ASTRO: FULL BUCK MOON IN AQUARIUS
- Sheela Adhar
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ASTRO FULL MOON IN AQUARIUS JULY 2026
29-30/07/26 @ 15:35 BST
Hail & welcome to this month’s Astro: Full Moon article. All well-meaning cosmic travellers & the curious are welcome in this space. Welcome aboard the intergalactic journeying portal I embark upon each New & Full lunar phase. Please make yourselves comfortable, park your broom, pick a toadstool or rock to be seated upon, set your curiosity to eyes & arms wide open to receive the goodness that this journey offers you all in perfect love & perfect trust. We are looking toward the Sirius Portal of Lionsgate 8/8, where many will receive spiritual downloads & manifestations, realisations & the birthing of new concepts, adding to our previous knowledge, in addition to an en-masse awakening energy which shifts our evolution on track to authenticity & acceptance of these new energies. It sounds rather ‘out there’ & to some extent it is! My personal experiences have been truly organic & very personal revelations. How about you?
This Full phase is buzzing with expectant energy from this inner & intergalactic transitioning. In addition to what we already know about Full phase & all its abundance, we will take a look at what the aspecting planets have in store for us. Plenty of that weaving later. For now, let us embark on our journeying through naming of our beautiful celestial being throughout the globe. My blessings to you all & happy journeying…
Naming the Moons
Naming the full moon each month is an olde phenomenon indicating the changing seasons, agricultural and ecological events during the year. Given geographical variants these names differ dependant on geographical region. The Native American names for July’s full moon are Hay Moon, Summer Moon, Thunder Moon & Buck Moon. Buck Moon is named such because it is at this time of year that bucks gain their horns. The Montana tribes named this moon the Red Berries Moon. The Northern Canadian Inuit name for this moon is Dry Moon. Across the continents and the Chinese name for this moon is the Hungry Ghost Moon. A time where the veils of the worlds are considered thin and where familial ghosts may return to where they were happiest. In India it is the month of Asdha until July 30th when this changes to the lunar month of Svanana. In Britain, the ancient Celtic Medieval names are Claiming Moon, Wyrt / herb Moon, Mead Moon. The Druidic calendar suggests that we are in the month of Holly, Tinne, from 8th July to 4th August. This is a feminine moon known as the Moon of Encirclement or the Moon of Polarity, with aspects of protection, Magick for animals and sex magick.
Astrology
Full Moon is the pinnacle of all that was set in motion around New Moon. By now there should be sure signs that whatever underlying energies we were experiencing at New Moon are coming back into focus or coming to some sort of ending/ fruition. We may find we enter a phase of closure for these matters, where we may have to make those all- important decisions, the need to release that which is not serving our highest good. We will notice these aspects in our lives more at this time & we are more likely to act on release impulse toward something which has been prevalent or persistent in our lives over the time between these moons.
Sun in Leo is bold & individualistic. A fixed Fire sign of the regal lion who is ruled by the sun, so is really in its element right now. Abundant self- expression & assertiveness may need to be reined in a little, until a more logical expression has been found for ideas & personal will. We don’t wish to seem over-zealous with our passion & arrogant with our confidence. Leo is the drama queen of the zodiac, so it is a good idea to think before we act out. This sign is mostly about the ‘me’ in us all & as such can be a little too over enthusiastic in leading, rather than being part of a joint venture in which the group takes the credit. We need to be mindful of where we step if we take on exciting group ventures.
Moon in Aquarius – July’s Full Moon is in the sign of the water bearer which is quite deceiving if taken at face value as this is actually a fixed Air sign. This is the sign of healing & transition. Aquarian energy is going to strongly suggest things we may have been hiding or avoiding facing up to. We may be able to transform dense damaging energies into hope & love by being present & fully aware. This is a good time to realise our own uniqueness & intelligence, sharing them with others when apt. It is also a good time to honour our intuition & to act on it accordingly. We each have gifts which we enjoy & now is a great time to share them with others who may benefit from them. Furthermore, Aquarius is ruled by both Saturn & Uranus, we’ll look at whether they are in play later. So in as much as Aquarian energies of humanitarianism, intuition, science & innovation are all possible, there are also the more rebellious, extremist aspects to this sign we need to consider. Try to avoid people who are damaging to us; impulsive & extreme behaviour will also not benefit us at this time. Aquarius is group oriented & Moon in Aquarius is ultra- modern, experimental & friendly. As a sincere humanitarian Aquarius, we may find our emotions lead to helping others at this time.
Sun opposite moon - opposing forces are in play whenever we have a full moon. As the Sun in Leo sits opposite Moon in Aquarius, we may see these polarities play out in our lives. Our home & family lives are brought into the spotlight together with our close relationships. We may feel tension act out in how individualistic we can be compared to our community spirit. Our values may come into focus & we may have to address these issues to be able to move forward in a more positive manner. These issues will concentrate around how we feel, our attitude & circumstance. So, what is already prominent in our lives will come to the fore for examination such as home & work, need & want, individualism & community, independence & co-dependence. With all of the dominant Aquarian energies available to us, we will have a cornucopia of help, healing & being part of something which could heal us & others around us. We may also find closure, a final decision or we may reach an intuitively guided point in our journey where we finally realise which direction we ought to be travelling in to get to where we need to be in life. For this we need to sit within our open heartspace & act from a place of love & compassion, giving this full moon permission to hold us in that space, so that we emanate grace, love & wisdom into our decisions & beam out the same such energy in everything we do.
Planetary influences
Sun conjunct Jupiter – growth, expansion, fulfilment, speculation & good luck in daily life. Sun ego, outer personality, presence. Both planets are acting together as one but can cause you to lose perspective or offer us confidence & optimism. Find the balance.
Moon conjunct Pluto – power, transformation, rebirth, control, hidden depth. Moon of past, emotions, inner voice & intuition. An emotional rebirth or transformative space in time for healing inner child or an overwhelming emotional response to a situation. Watch for feelings leading to primal outbursts.
Moon Trine Uranus is harmonious in its connection. Uranus of being unique & individual, innovations, unexpected, freedom, groups working together. Own your feelings, you are entitled to feel what you feel. It’s how you are going to present your emotions during this full phase that matters. Emotional freedom & willingness to embrace change are all in the stars.
Moon Sextile Neptune – much like a Trine but with more ‘oomph’! communicative & relationship friendly aspect between emotions, past & nurture, inner feelings & collective consciousness, transcendence, dissolution & imagination. Emotional sensitivity & a desire to be creative & help others is highlighted.
With this planetary line up as it is,
What we believe in may become a precursor for change. We may feel necessity to move forward by evolving. Ethics & Fear/ suspicions could become an issue. Watch out for gossips!
Issues surrounding authority & control are highlighted, but if we can tap into our creative energies, we may be able to ways to move forward creatively.
Our highlighted problems may become more prominent. We may need more impetus to continue with plans we have made. Generosity is highlighted.
In addition, love, affection & our personal requirements become fully highlighted. Our relationships are also highlighted. Desire, joy & growth can be found. These can be an incentive for us to move forward with other plans. When we are happy at home or in our relationships, everything else seems to fall into place.
Astronomical events occurring in August
12 -13th August is the most activated time in the sky
12 August - Total solar eclipse, where the moon will cover the sun totally for a few minutes.
12-13 - Perseids meteor shower peaks. Bright meteors can be seen, 50 -100 per hour at its peak. Best to view from midnight to dawn. Can be seen all over the sky.
And that’s all for July’s ASTRO articles. Please join me again for ASTRO: New Moon on or around 12th August for a deep dive into the last of Leo energy.
For now, my gratitude for joining another cosmic adventure. I wish you well on your journeying over the next 2 weeks. Enjoy the downloads!
In gratitude, love, light & all betwixt
Sheela
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