Astrologer Laura Craig

Full Moon in Aquarius

Image from the 1988 John Waters film “Hairspray”

They say the higher the hair, the closer to God, and the Sun, enjoying a last hurrah in Leo, will concur. So this weekend, while the Moon is fully reflecting our star’s golden glow, grab your glitter, your glam and your hairspray, and go big. But while this one is about volume, it is not about the tease: it is in service to authenticity, and to your realest self. And it’s here (I’m here) to give us all a pep talk.

In the early morning sky on Saturday, the Sun and Moon will lock eyes and do their dance in the final degrees of their signs, while Jupiter, conjunct the Moon, hypes up the crowd, and amplifies the last of the Leo lessons; namely: how we take up our god-given space in this world, and our relationship to being seen and heard. Like it or not and to some degree, we will all take turns in life watching and being watched, influencing and being influenced, inspiring and being inspired. So when we turn the camera lens on ourselves, let’s aspire to like what we see, because our individual star power originates from within.

The particular polarities of this pair of signs create the following caveats to bear in mind: that confidence and humility are two sides of the coin of leadership; that specialness and weirdness are two sides to the coin of uniqueness; that individuality and community are two sides of the coin of Self. Aquarius teaches us that, in life (to quote Ram Dass), we are all just walking each other home, so let’s have a care for each other and remember our common humanity. And—says Leo—in the end, what matters more is not what others think of us but how we feel about ourselves. 

This is a time to think consciously about where and how you direct your energy. It is also validation that self-love isn’t selfish, and fun isn’t frivolous. It’s vital! So go toward your best light—meaning, find your niche, play to your strengths, and follow your heart. Dance your own steps—meaning, allow yourself to innovate, and to play. “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose” under these Friday night lights. It may sound like a paradox, but being true to yourself is your gift to the world.

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