August’s Full Moon in Aquarius
The Stats:
· When: August 9, 2025, 3:55 AM EDT
· Where: 17° Aquarius
· Why it matters: Resilience, clarity, innovation, spiritual release
· What to do: Reflect, release, reset, re-vision
IT’S FULL MOON TIME, BABYYYYYY!!! Let’s dig in.
The Full Sturgeon Moon is rising, and it’s bringing with it big Aquarian energy (not to pick faves but Aquarian energy is HIGHLY respected by me), deep emotional release, and some seriously spiritual fish vibes (yes, fishies).
Whether you’re new to full moon rituals or a seasoned Woowoo Bestie with a crystal collection in every room, this moment is potent AF. Let’s break down the magic.
Ok What is a Sturgeon?
The Sturgeon Moon is named after the prehistoric lake sturgeon, a giant, resilient fish that were once abundant in the Great Lakes region and a crucial food source for Indigenous peoples. Spiritually, the sturgeon represents:
· Endurance & Patience
· Ancient Wisdom
· Rising from the Deep
Much like the sturgeon emerging from the water’s depths, this moon invites us to bring up what’s been swimming beneath the surface (truths, emotions, ideas) and bring them up to consciousness.
Aquarius Moon Energy Meets Leo Season
This full moon falls in Aquarius, during the height of Leo season and that combo brings radical clarity and heart-centered innovation.
Aquarius is the sign of the visionary, the rebel, the humanitarian. Leo is your inner fire, self-expression, and creative courage. Together? They're the DREAM TEAM and match made in heaven for:
· Releasing what’s outdated
· Embracing your authentic voice
· Finding your people
· Planning bold next steps for your future
Bonus astrology: This moon is tangled up with Uranus (Aquarius’ ruler) and Saturn which means it’s time to break free from stuck patterns, but do it with structure and intention. Mercury is also retrograde (it’s fine, it’s fine nothing to worry about), so go easy on big declarations and tech stuff. Reflect before you react. This is a reminder to sloooooow down.
What This Moon Is Really About:
Themes to Work With:
· Radical Self-Honesty
· Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs
· Vision for the Collective
· Balancing Intellect (Aquarius) with Heart (Leo)
· Emotional Detachment for clarity, not avoidance
· Resilience in the face of change
This is a moon for alignment, not perfection. Let go of what’s holding you back, and get curious about what’s pulling you forward.
Rituals & Practices for the Sturgeon Moon
Here are some powerful, beginner-friendly and pro-deepening rituals you can use to work with this Full Moon’s energy:
1. Moonrise Gratitude Ritual (Aug 8 Evening)
Watch the moonrise, ideally with bare feet in the grass (or if you’re on the east coast PLEASE watch moonrise over the ocean). Reflect on what you’ve harvested so far this year (wins, growth, hard lessons). Speak (extra powerful since Aquarius is an air sign) or write a few words of thanks.
2. Burn + Release Letter
Write down limiting beliefs, outdated roles, or emotional baggage you’re ready to release. Safely burn it under the moonlight and visualize the smoke carrying that old energy away. You’re not just burning paper, you’re making energetic space for manifestations to come through.
Try this: Burn it on a bay leaf for added air magic, clarity, and intention. Bay is aligned with Aquarius's ruling element (air) and offers protection + mental focus.
3. Moon Water for Clarity
We love some good ‘ole moon water. Place a jar of water under the moon overnight with an intention written on the lid or taped to the jar. Use it later to:
· Fill your diffusers and, thus, your home
· Add extra magic to a ritual bath
· Anoint your third eye before meditation
4. Crystal Charging + Vision Journaling
Charge crystals like Amethyst (intuition), Labradorite (transformation), or Hematite (grounding). Hold them while journaling about:
· What your future self looks like
· What spiritual truths you’re stepping into
· Where you feel called to evolve
5. Moon Bath for Emotional Clearing
Draw a warm bath with:
· Sea Salt – for purification & grounding
· Chamomile and/or Lemon Balm – for calm, healing, and peace
· Peace & Calming oil or Frankincense – for nervous system reset & spiritual depth
Soak for 15 minutes, exhale what you’re energetically releasing, then journal anything that rises. Your body holds wisdom.
6. Energy Hygiene Audit
Aquarius energy asks: What’s draining you? What’s feeding you?
Audit your social feeds, group chats, relationships. Clean it up. Set boundaries. Mure people. This is sacred self-care, not shade.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Hold Back Your Light
This moon reminds you:
You don’t have to be who you’ve always been. You get to evolve.
Under this Sturgeon Moon, your power is in your patience. Your future self is already rooting for you. Let go, plug in, and ride this wave toward clarity, alignment, and deep energetic trust.
Going Deeper:
Journal prompts to find clarity around what you’re wanting to work on over the next few weeks.
· What outdated belief or story am I finally ready to release?
· What does my most authentic self look, sound, and feel like?
· Where am I being called to step up, speak out, or show up?
· How can I be more aligned with collective healing or innovation?
Mark Your Calendar:
Mercury goes direct just two days later on August 11—so this moon is a cosmic pre-cleanse. Let it all go now so your path clears for realignment, clarity, and next steps.
Aligned by Nature
Haven’t downloaded my free ebook + mini masterclass on plant consciousness, the importance of working in collaboration with plant oils, and how to build your own daily protocol based on your intuition and goals and desires for spiritual development? Get it here!
But due to multiple requests, here is a general protocol to use during the three days before and after the full moon to full harness the energy through the intelligence of plant oils.
Sturgeon Full Moon Ritual with Oils (Aquarius Energy-Aligned)
Use this 4-step spiritual oil ritual in the 3 days before and after the full moon to ground, clear, and align your energy with Aquarian themes of truth, vision, and liberation:
1. Grounding: Apply Roots to the soles of your feet to settle your energy and connect to the Earth.
2. Emotional Release: Use Forgiveness over the liver to support emotional clearing and authentic connection.
3. Courage + Confidence: Inhale Valor or apply to feet to embody your truth and speak your intentions.
4. Visioning: Rub Envision on your third eye to tune into intuition and future direction.
Want to create your own personalized ritual, full moon or not?
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Optional Add-Ons for Your Ritual:
• Crystals: Amethyst (intuition), Black Tourmaline (grounding), Clear Quartz (clarity)
• Herbs/Tea: Lemon balm (calming), Mugwort (intuition), Nettle (nourishment)
• Ritual Acts:
Write and burn a release letter
Take a salt bath with oils
Charge your tools or water under the moon
Journal on prompts like:
“Where am I called to break away from the norm?”
“What truth have I outgrown?”
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