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Aquarius Full Moon: The Aquarian Stands Apart

By Jessica Shepherd

There are only a few people I speak to consistently on a weekly basis: my husband and my therapist. My husband is a Leo, and my therapist is an Aquarian. As I interact with entirely different personalities, I receive very different gifts. Affection, play, fun-loving antics are the Leo’s specialty. An entertainer exemplar, he makes serious business of clowning around, and his generally sunny disposition makes him impossible to be down around. A human being like all of us, he can demonstrate those other, less attractive Leo qualities, too…and that’s where the Aquarian comes in.

The Aquarian has the mental clarity of a fresh spring. The Aquarian, who is innately at odds with collectively agreed upon reality, brings in different angles, tools and perspectives. Pulling on experiences the collective doesn’t or won’t acknowledge, she has over time won the hard-earned wisdom of a truthsayer. The Leo lights up a room on the wattage of pure charisma; an ordinary person will extraordinarily feel special around a self-secure Leo because their golden aura is all-encompassing. Yet when it comes to that rare intelligence, the detached objectivity of a thought surgeon who knows how to cut away the fat and arrive at the Truth with a capital “T”, the Aquarian sparkles.

These two signs are complements. I enjoy them for entirely different reasons. My life has been immeasurably improved by my partner’s irrepressible, sometimes mind-boggling levels of joy and well-being; I literally light up like the Sun when my man is around. Yet it takes a village. While it’s lovely to live in the center of your own Universe, it helps to occasionally step outside of it. The Aquarian reminds me just how much I love individuating: that delicate process of continually training myself to stand apart from husband, society, family, culture (everything), and evaluating what is true for me and me alone. To think for myself, to question the way things are, to risk ridicule or blame on behalf of my own authentic expression –there is no freedom like it.

If there’s a season to appreciate the joy of unadulterated spontaneous self-expression, to bask in the warm spotlight of affection, it’s Leo. Just ask the Sun: you don’t need a reason to shine! At Aquarius Full Moon “think for yourself” energy is in the air. The iconoclastic part of our self, who stands at the edge of the party instead of its center, wants our support. The Self who is at odds with “the way things are” is being called out, even as we stand in the limelight of self-expressive Leo Sun energy, as we create, play and love with abandon. Sun in Leo is strong and self-centered in its own domain. We can be, too. But fun is only truly fun if freedom of thought and action govern the center of our being. The same goes for love. We can love someone who doesn’t honor our authentic self, but it’s no fun.

Saturn in Scorpio squares both Sun and Moon. Saturn is the principle of limitation, responsibility and hard work; this Moon highlights the financial or psychological work we’ve yet to do. We may not have as much social, play time or freedom as we’d like. Maybe we’re too busy in therapy!

At this Full Moon, share the love, make time to create and play. Nurture The Questioner –that part of your self who needs to explore experiences and perspectives found outside consensual reality. Embrace the Saturn work of your life, whatever it may be. If you are caught in the snares of a “damned if I do, damned if I don’t dilemma”, seek alternative angles. And if you need help, be on the lookout for an Aquarian. Hint: The Aquarian always stands apart.

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About Jessica Shepherd

Jessica Shepherd is a writer, astrologer and health coach who has studied and practiced modern astrology since 1992. She is the author of A Love Alchemist’s Notebook: Magical Secrets For Drawing Your True Love Into Your Life (Llewellyn, 2010) and the books Venus Signs: Discover Your Erotic Gifts and Secret Desires Through Astrology
(Llewellyn, 2015) and Karmic Dates and Momentary Mates: The Astrology of the Fifth House (Moonkissd, 2014). In 2018, after living in California for twenty years, she relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii with her husband, dog, and cat. Find out more about Jessica at Moonkissd (www.moonkissd.com).

Comments

  1. luke phillips says

    Aug 10, 2014 at 5:16 am

    Wow, Jessica, Such a perceptive essay! Even tho I’m a Moon Child, I’m often thinking like ‘The Questioner’ you mentioned —I think now that that’s because of my Jupiter on the Midheaven in Aries. Thanks for helping me clarify this! I’ll continue consciously the process of individuation, thanks in part to you & Jung.

    Joy & Peace, Luke

    Reply
    • Jessica Shepherd says

      Aug 10, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Thanks, Luke! ~Jessica

      Reply
  2. Carolyn k Cornish says

    Aug 9, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Hello Jessica,

    Your description of your Aquarian therapist was spot on for mine, too!
    I don’t see her regularly, but when I feel “the need” even if I don’t know what that is she clarifies.

    I enjoy the way you express yourself.

    Carolyn k

    Reply
    • Jessica Shepherd says

      Aug 9, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Caroline, Ha! That detached Aquarian energy always comes in handy. Thanks for your kind words. ~Jessica

      Reply
  3. Jessica Shepherd says

    Aug 9, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Hi Sylvia, Thanks for your positive feedback 🙂 I offer Solar Return readings at my own website http://www.moonkissd.com under the “readings” tabs. ~Jessica

    Reply
  4. sylvia resnick says

    Aug 8, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    loved your comments that are easy to understand, none of the lofty stuff of the usual.

    Reply
  5. sylvia resnick says

    Aug 8, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    do you do solar returns.etc.

    Reply

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First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies a

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.