Astro Iris Inspired by the lyrics of a song, these words come to life.
9th of August. The first decan of August brings a Full Moon moment 🌕 at 17 degrees in Aquarius ♒️, peaking at 10:54 AM for Romania.
Alongside it, the sky hosts a Kite configuration—a lucky cosmic setup that can nudge us toward setting a direction perfectly tailored to each of us. This Kite is joined by a shy Mystic Rectangle and five retrogrades, two of which are right in Leo and Aquarius.
The Ascendant of this moment sits in Libra ♎️, lighting up the relational sphere in all its forms. From family to strangers, we’ll forge connections that are utterly unique, deep, and healing. Some may be fleeting, but even those brief encounters can spark incredible transformation. We’re seeking balance between standing out as individuals and belonging to groups, relationships, or teams.
This Full Moon activates the love axis 🤍 of Leo ♌️ and Aquarius ♒️, flipped in an unexpected way. We’re talking about love in its broadest, most universal sense. To grasp it, we’re reminded that selfishness, arrogance, or showboating risks dimming our creativity, joy, and place in the world.
This Full Moon has a profound, transformative effect—an opportunity to embrace our vulnerabilities as a source of strength or to recognize arrogance as a lack of grace and humility.
The Moon’s light will shine on what’s been lurking in our shadows, illuminating what we’d rather ignore so brightly that our only hope is to accept those parts and genuinely release the fear they carry. Transformation will come as a helping hand when we least expect it or as a forceful push when we’re not looking.
Expect shifts in our social circles, creative spaces, love affairs, relationships with children, and how we spend our leisure time. We’ll start measuring our independence, ingenuity, and ability to envision and plan for the future—what we can do, with what, and when.
The current planetary patterns and this Full Moon form a supportive alliance, whispering to each of us: “Tone it down a bit.” The focus is on letting go of flashy behaviors that breed personal and collective frustration.
So, swap
- arrogance for nobility,
- stubbornness for random smiles,
- anger for joy,
- revenge for friendship,
- malice for kindness,
- fear for courage,
- dependency for independence,
- and the need to shine solo for the desire to glow alongside others.
Let go of life’s distrust and let it guide you where you’ve resisted going.
We’re gearing up to experience the future in an innovative, independent way, but with an emphasis on leaving our personal mark within groups and communities. It’s about the unique imprint each of us brings to the collectives we’re part of.
The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon 🌕 speaks of “A watchdog stands guard, protecting his master and his possessions”. It is our responsibility to protect our values, personal space, or community, but with a balance between defense and openness. It may also point to a moment when you’re called to be mindful of your responsibilities toward others or a greater purpose, while maintaining an attitude of confidence and stability.
Shine light on my darkness!
Whatever that darkness is in your life’s context:
Light up my mind!
Light up my path!
Light up my home, my body, my soul!
Light up my future!
Now’s the time to learn to see and live life in vibrant color. To love without hesitation or conditions. To reinvent ourselves as a privilege for the gift of life. To let whispers reach our ears and truly hear them. To let life fill us with light and let it shine through us.
