August Full Moon / The Aquarian Super Moon
“Under the Aquarian Full Moon, we awaken to the truth that we are not separate but instead the threads in a vast, intelligent tapestry. This lunar light calls us to rise beyond the self, to dream for the collective, and to build communities rooted in vision, compassion, and radical connections”
The Aquarian Super Moon shines a light on the power of community and collective energy as pathways to reconnect with our highest potential. It encourages us not just to dream in new ways, but to shift how we think altogether.
Images by Kate Baasch Photography
On August 9th, we’ll witness a powerful Super Full Moon in Aquarius, also known as the Sturgeon Moon. Named after the sturgeon fish, this moon symbolizes abundance, resilience, and the hard-earned rewards that come from persistence.
Although we’re currently in Leo season, a time that highlights individuality and self-expression. The energy of Aquarius offers a contrasting perspective. It invites us to shift our focus from personal ambitions to collective wellbeing, encouraging a move from ego to empathy, and from convention to innovation.
Be the contrarian
Aquarius is often known as the rebel, outsider, or visionary of the zodiac but at its core, it’s really the contrarian, the one who questions what everyone else accepts, challenges groupthink, and thrives outside the lines. With Aquarius energy guiding you, now is the time to explore which parts of your life are ready for change, challenge, or reinvention, so you can align more fully with your highest self.
Connect with like minded people
Aquarius thrives in shared spaces of vision and idea exchange. Ways to find your community is by living authentically and doing the things that nourish your heart
- Join a circle
- Attend a workshop
- Reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with that you feel called to
Embrace change
Trust that Everything Happens for a Reason
Even when change feels uncomfortable or unexpected, remind yourself that it’s part of a bigger plan. Every ending, challenge, or detour is guiding you toward growth and new opportunities, even if you can’t see it yet.
See “No” as Divine Protection, Not Rejection
When doors close or plans shift, view it not as failure but as a loving redirection. A “no” is often the universe’s way of protecting you from what isn’t right, making space for what truly serves your highest good.
Stay Open to New Possibilities
Change often brings fresh perspectives and unexpected blessings. Approach transitions with curiosity and a willingness to explore the unknown rather than resisting it.
Practice Patience and Self-Compassion
Allow yourself to feel all the emotions that come with change, without judgment. Growth takes time, and trusting the process means being gentle with yourself as you navigate it.
Aquarius rules technology, digital spaces, and the mind but during a full moon (especially a Supermoon), all that stimulation can tip into mental burnout, emotional detachment, or digital addiction. By detoxing from tech, you create sacred space for genuine connection (with self + others), emotional clarity, creative breakthroughs, mental and spiritual alignment.
24hr Digital Detox Ritual
Best done: From the evening before to the evening of the Aquarius Full Moon (Aug 8–9, 2025).
Theme: Detachment, insight, freedom from noise.
Length: 24 hours (or adapt to what’s possible for you)
When: Night of August 8th
1. Preparation (Evening Before the Detox)
- Let people know you’ll be offline for 24 hours
- Turn off notifications, set an auto-reply if needed
- Delete or hide distracting apps
- Place your phone in a drawer, box, or another room
- Set intentions
2. Morning Ritual (Start of Detox Day - Aug 9)
- Wake up slowly. Don’t reach for your phone
- Burn incense, sage, or light a candle to break the habit of going to your phone
- Stretch or move intuitively
- Write & reflect on
“What do I need to detach from?”
“What mental noise or digital clutter is taking up too much space?”
“What does freedom mean to me right now?
3. Connect With the Physical World (During the day)
Aquarius energy thrives in visionary thought, but it needs grounding to activate.
Choose 1–3 of the following:
- Take a silent nature walk
- Tend to your plants or space
- Do breathwork, yoga, or free movement
- Cook something nourishing from scratch
- Read something inspiring (offline!)
- Sketch, collage, or brainstorm ideas just for you
4. Release + Breakthrough Ritual (Evening of the Full Moon)
- Light a candle or sit under the moonlight
- Write down anything you’re ready to let go of: old identities, toxic ties, mental clutter, group dynamics that no longer fit
- Speak this out loud:
“I release what no longer reflects my truth. I trust my own path forward.”
- Burn or bury the paper safely as a symbolic release
This 24-hour Digital Detox, aligned with the Aquarius Full Moon, is more than just a break from screens. It’s a powerful act of reclaiming your inner space. In detaching from digital noise, you create room for clarity, insight, and authentic connection with yourself and the world around you. Aquarius invites us to see beyond the surface, to step back from the constant input, and to reimagine what freedom, presence, and purpose feel like in our lives.
As you close this ritual, carry forward what you’ve uncovered, whether it's a renewed sense of focus, creative inspiration, or simply the peace of a quieter mind. Let this be a reset that reminds you: you can always unplug to reconnect with what truly matters.
