The Full Moon for August is upon us - this month, we are approaching the Sturgeon Moon. This month, the Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius will take place on 2024-08-19T18:25:00Z EST. To check the exact time of the Full Moon in your area, you can use the moon calendar from Astro Seek (click here).
In this post, we will take a moment to explore what a Full Moon is and how the sign of Aquarius might affect the energy of this moon. As usual, there will be links, ideas, and inspiration for spells, rituals, and meditations!
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What is a Full Moon?
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A full moon happens when the moon is directly opposite the sun from the Earth. This means that the side of the moon facing Earth is fully illuminated by the sun, making it appear as a complete circle of light in the night sky.
As with anything in witchcraft, there are many different beliefs on what type of magick should be done during a Full Moon. Some witches believe banishing should be done. Others believe intentions should be set for manifestations. Still, others (such as myself) believe that the Full Moon is the best time for literally any spell you want because the energy is at its highest.
During the Full Moon, the Triple Goddess becomes the Mother of all beings. Itās a great time to work on intuition, spells of love, and prosperity. The Power of all Magic is truly at its peak, this lunar phase is key to either accept or reject projects, transformations, and manifestations that we initiated during the New Moon. - Spells and Things To Do on a Full Moon | Spells8
The Sturgeon Moon
In the Northern Hemisphere, this Full Moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon. This is because it was believed the sturgeon in The Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were best caught during this time of the year. Though they are found elsewhere, these are the most common places to find this fish.
If this name does not suit your practice, thatās okay! There are some alternatives to the major name for this Full Moon including Black Cherries Moon, Corn Moon, or Mountains Shadow Moon. Of course, if those donāt work either, feel free to create a Full Moon name that suits your practice and region!
For those in the Southern Hemisphere, your Full Moon name is going to be different! While it is not uncommon to use the Full Moon name of the opposite Northern Hemisphere moon, it is perfectly acceptable to use the Full Moon name that makes sense for your region. Some common Full Moon names for Augustās Full Moon in the Southern Hemisphere are Snow Moon, Storm Moon, Hunger Moon, and Wolf Moon.
The Sign of Aquarius
In astrology, Aquarius is a fixed air sign ruled by Uranus. Aquarius is a free-spirited sign, preferring independence over structure. They are a sign of equality and will often choose to treat everyone the same regardless of, well, anything!
This sign is associated with big ideas and harmony. Their desire for knowledge and their propensity for daydreaming can make them unpredictable, often changing their minds at a whim when the next wave of inspiration hits. On the shadow side, Aquarians can seem detached from reality since they spend so much time with their head in the clouds, so to speak. They take longer to trust than usual, fearing rejection for their out-of-this-world ideas and personality.
Learn more about Aquarius ā Beginner Astrology - Guide to the Signs by @Cosmic_Curiosity
Magick for the Aquarius Sturgeon Moon
The Full Moon in Aquarius can be a time of intellectual clarity and social consciousness. Because of the Aquarian propensity of innovation, you may even feel a push toward personal and collective evolution. Coupled with the Sturgeon Moon, a moon related to releasing old habits and ideas that belong in the past, we can utilize this Full Moon for massive periods of self-development and growth. We can also turn our energy outward, helping our communities, families, and friends through whatever growth is necessary there, too.
Activities for the Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius
There are many things you can do for the full moon, but these activities will be enhanced by the specific energy of this Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius!
Spread Friendship Blessings
The creativity and inspiration with this Full Moon is a great time to share the love. Bless your friends and family with this simple Wiccan ritual blessing. Complete with a video, gather your ingredients and extend your blessings to those around you.
Distance Healing for All
Thanks to @marsha anyone can utilize the gift of distance healing. In this post, she shares the ten steps you can take to send healing energy to people from afar. This can be used for individuals, communities, places, spirits, and so much more! The wonderful thing about these steps is that no ingredients are necessary - just your energy, intention, and helping spirits!
Banish Bad Habits
@Shine created this wonderful spell jar to help banish bad habits. The ingredients are fairly simple to use or substitute - make this spell jar your own and use the power of the Sturgeon Moon to relinquish your bad habits and leave them in the past!
ā Banishing Bad Habits Spell Jar ā
Remember, the energy of the Full Moon isnāt just for the one day that it reaches its peak. Personally, I give myself a three-day window for the Full Moon: the day before, the day of, and the day after. This works well for my practice and it may work for yours, too!
Do you plan to work with this Full Moon? What are your favorite ways to work with a Full Moon?
Letās hear about it!
magick again, Iām so often early to bed 
or the weather is too poor 
to do magick outside during a full moon. Iām grateful things worked out so that the storms passed and was called to spellwork. 
often, Iām in bed or exhausted by the time night comes around that I forget or donāt have the energy to do anything.
