Moon in Aquarius Lunar Zodiac Series
Eleventh Sign of the Zodiac: Aquarius the Water-bearer
Element: Air
Modality: Fixed (holds in place)
Guardian Planet: Saturn (same as Capricorn) and Uranus
Polarity: Yang
Seasonal Connection: Sign after Winter Solstice
Harvest Cycle Stage: Choosing Seeds
Core Question: What are you envisioning and seeding?
The Lunar Zodiac Series follows the moon through all 12 signs of the tropical zodiac over the course of one lunation. It is an exploration of the The Hermetic Principle of Correspondence “As above so below” which speaks to the connection of inner and outer worlds, and the interplay between the cosmos and earth where the microcosm reflects the macrocosm and vice versa.
Knowing what sign the moon is in provides a way to connect with the astrological mood of the day as well as the shifting terrain of your own inner landscape.
The moon doesn’t “make” you feel something, but when you are in resonance with the energy of each sign, it can assist you in accessing a dimension of the archetypal energy within yourself. It can help weave more magic and meaning into your experience of reality.
Listen to the original transmission:
the mood of the Moon in aquarius
Aquarius is a fixed air sign and is committed to unconventional, out-of-the-box thinking. It is symbolized by a water bearer who pours out knowledge, in the form of water, to reach the collective.
The energy of Aquarius can have us asking: What’s wrong with this picture? and…
Where do I belong?
In a more intimate sense, Aquarius is the sign of friendship and the quest to learn how we can appreciate each other's differences and find common ground in order to become better versions of ourselves. This mutual appreciation for celebrating uniqueness is what can form your crew, your squad, your ride-or-die friendships that accept you and your sometimes eccentric self-expression.
So how does this relate to when the Moon moves through this sign? Aquarius can help you tune into your own frequency. Your own quirky self! To know and feel your truth from a place of authenticity and the inner authority that was cultivated in Capricorn.
Aquarius can help with resisting the need to conform to be liked or accepted.
See how being yourself gives others the permission to do the same. This is one dimension of freedom that can open a path towards unity through diversity.
Air signs tend to relate more through the mind and intellect. To “think” feelings, so when the moon is in Aquarius see if you can be a bit more objective about your feelings. Make a little space to see them from a distance. Unless you are already feeling too detached. Air signs are also relational and Aquarius invites connection through friendship and social networks.
Aquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac and is directly across from the fixed fire sign of Leo. They both are known to attract attention, but unlike Leo, Aquarius is not interested in performance, entertainment or applause.
Aquarius is interested in liberation and the undeniable truth that will set us all free; without compromise, without catering to or seeking to please others, but to be an agent for change for the good of all.
In Aquarius, there can be an electricity, a visionary genius, a looking to the future, and questioning authority, and at times feeling like an outsider. One of the challenges then is to be in community with like-minded people since the lessons of Aquarius are to be true to yourself and not think like others. In fact, the energy of this sign often has an allergic reaction to being told what to do or how to think.
This permission to experiment and be a free thinker comes from the modern ruler of Uranus. This slower moving planet has been known to spark the revolutionary spirit to generate new ideas for social change. It is the disrupter and the great awakener. The influence of Uranus brings unexpected bolts of lightning and inspires sudden flashes of insight!
With Aquarius, there can be a willingness to stand outside of societal norms and live unconventionally without concern for the status quo. To be future forward, perhaps misunderstood, and ahead of the crowd. It may tend to go for shock value.
Since the moon invites us to take care of ourselves, you might think about what form of self-care to practice during this time. In medical astrology, all the signs of the zodiac are related to parts and systems in the body. Any idea of what Aquarius is connected to? If you’ve ever had an acupuncture treatment, you may have had the chance to feel an unexpected jolt of electricity in your body.
Aquarius rules the circulatory system, and the energy channels in the body. I will often schedule my routine acupuncture appointments when the moon is in Aquarius as a way to honor this connection and keep the channels open.
Some questions to ask with the Moon in Aquarius are: What do I need to feel safe to be myself? What parts of myself feel too weird that I now may be open to embracing? What groups can I belong to that help nurture and foster my authenticity?
Perhaps that group doesn't exist yet and it’s time to form a new one!!
When the moon is in Aquarius see if you can tap into your own creative quirky genius.
Self-Study Noticings
One experiment you can do when the moon is in Aquarius is to feel into the collective airways. Try out your telepathic skills.
Describe the mood of the days with the moon in Aquarius.
Did you observe any themes related to this sign show up in your life?
Were there synchronicities that caught your attention?
Notice what is true for you through self-study in relationship with cycles.
As you track lunar astrology, a relationship with each sign begins to deepen over time. You many begin to notice patterns related to how you are integrating the lessons of the sign and how this archetypal energy shows up in your life.
Aquarius wants to know: What are you envisioning and seeding?
tools for transformation
Attuning to lunar time is a way to be more present with all the seasons and stages of our lives. It’s a form of meditation.
Practicing lunar tracking and following lunar astrology adds a layer of meaning to the elements and archetypal energy.
The Lunar Wall Calendar is designed with a color-coded zodiac wheel by element to make it easy to know what sign phase the moon is in each day. This is exactly the tool that would have helped me when I was first learning to follow the moon and lunar astrology! If you want to track the moon in a simple and beautiful way, order yours in the shop.
