Upgrade your perspective and open to new avenues of possibility.
The Aquarius Full Moon is this Friday night/Saturday morning: August 9, 2025, 3:55AM EST.
This is a powerful cosmic moment for clearing blocks, shifting your mindset, and opening the door to unexpected blessings. This air sign thrives on innovation, liberation, and sudden insight—making this lunation the ideal time to break out of old patterns and create space for something beautifully new.
While all full moons support releasing, manifesting, and energetic realignment, the Aquarius Full Moon brings a unique opportunity to dismantle limiting beliefs and upgrade your perspective. Its forward-thinking vibe encourages us to tap into our higher intelligence, open our hearts to radical clarity, and trust the magic of the unconventional.
And of course, there’s even more happening in the sky.
With Chiron retrograde in Aries, you may be noticing old wounds surfacing—especially around identity, independence, or the sense that you’re somehow “too much” or “not enough.” (Or maybe both!) These emotional echoes aren’t here to torment you—they’re here to be seen, healed, and transformed.
Meanwhile, Mars in Libra reminds us that true strength can be graceful, diplomatic, and balanced. It’s not about pushing harder—it’s about harmonizing with what you truly want, and taking aligned action from that space.
In short: this moon wants to help you see things differently. And once you do, those internal shifts will naturally lead to new avenues of possibility in your outer world.
Here’s a ritual to help you work with this liberating lunar energy. You can do it on Friday the 8th or Saturday the 9th.
✦ Aquarius Full Moon Ritual: Shift Energy and Attract Your Desires
Step 1: Set the Space
Begin by switching your phone to “do not disturb.” Create an ambient, sacred atmosphere—dim the lights, light one or more candles, and perhaps burn some incense (safely) if that feels right to you. Whether you do this indoors or out, the goal is to create a space that feels soothing, magical, and receptive. Also make sure you have a little room to move.
Step 2: Clarify Your Intentions
On a piece of paper or in a journal, write down 1 to 5 goals, desires, or intentions. Write them in the present tense, as if they’re already true. For example:
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I am in a loving, joyful relationship with someone I adore.
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I live in a beautiful home that supports me on every level.
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I feel confident, clear, and aligned in my purpose.
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I always attract money from both expected and unexpected sources.
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I know exactly what I want to do about ______.
Step 3: Create a Vibe-Driven Playlist
Sit comfortably. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and center yourself. Then, tune into the energy of the first intention you wrote down. Choose one song that reflects how you’ll feel when that desire is fully manifested.
Repeat until you have a song for each intention on your playlist.
Don’t overthink it—go with your instincts. Let the process be intuitive, spontaneous, and fun. Think of it like choosing theme songs for your future reality.
Step 4: Let the Music Move You
Put your playlist on—either in order or on shuffle—and let yourself move.
Feel the music enter your body. Let it vibrate through you. You don’t need to dance in any particular way. You might be in the mood to stretch on the floor, roll your shoulders, sway gently, or dance in a wild, joyful expression. Whatever feels natural is perfect.
Remember! This is not a performance. It’s a meditation.
As you move, feel yourself expanding into your intentions. Imagine your desires are already yours. Ask yourself: How does this feel? Then let your body dance the answer.
The key here is embodiment. You’re aligning your whole body’s energy with the vibration of what you want—because when you become a match for something, it can’t help but move toward you.
✦ Why This Works
Music is sacred geometry in motion. It’s an energetic tool that moves through your mind, body, and spirit to shake loose stagnant energy and create room for what you’re calling in. When you combine music with intention—especially under a visionary Aquarius moon—you’re amplifying your manifestation power.
And with Chiron retrograde supporting deep inner healing, and Mars in Libra helping you act with harmony and grace, this ritual can help you release what’s holding you back and call in what truly lights you up.
Did you try this Aquarius Full Moon ritual? Or are you planning to add a twist to make it your own? Is there a song you already know you want to add to your playlist? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
You might also like this post about How to Work Magic with the Full Moon.
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I’ve been having some self limiting feelings recently and this post is a great reminder to take action and work with the cosmos to grow through it. Thanks, Tess.
What a beautiful ritual. Song taps into older parts of the brain, really activating us further. Thank you for sharing!