The Full Moon in Pisces is at 1 degree on August 24th, 2010.

We have reached a peak phase of the Lunar cycle. Where things that are hidden from view or understanding are brought into the light. The Full Moon in Pisces will feel ultra sensitive. We may be feeling the suffering of loved ones or of humanity. Let the feelings flow, and emotions wash away old stuff. Now is the time to let go, move on and be compassionate where ever its needed. Soften the hard edges of past experiences by being tender and accepting so you can free yourself and grow out of the old shell.

Few things are happening now. To begin with the Pisces Full Moon is very close to Chiron and Neptune retrograde in Aquarius. This adds or rather heightens the subtle nuances of the mystical Piscean energy but in a way where we are mixing in Aquarian energy too. It’s a mix mash of something unusual. Dreamtime symbolism may be interesting to observe now.

Next up on the Celestial Dish is Venus/Mars in Libra ohh so dreamy and close that under a Pisces Full Moon “romance” and the sweetness of love is filling the air and hearts of many. We may be drifting in and out of desiring to love and be loved whether single or in a committed relationship. Love permeates the air now and softens the most stern of hearts. It’s possible tears flow, as those who are single or are undergoing changes in relationship feel lost at sea of emotions. Open your heart to love from the Universe and you will connect to the Source of All that Is instead of a limited supply. Saturn in Libra reminds us to mature to the next phase when it comes to one to one relationships. Let yourself be realistic with the choices you make and actions you take now. We can work with finding a greater ‘balance’ within right now.

Also, Pluto retrograde in Capricorn makes a favorable aspect to the Sun in Virgo, what a wonderful time to be grounded and get things accomplished in our daily life. This realistic energy helps support keeping our feet upon the earth and accepting what is while enjoying the ultra sensitive Full Moon in Pisces. Jupiter/Uranus and the Sun in Virgo all together symbolize that “adjustments” have to be made in choices or how to execute the ideas. Be patient and do your best to not lose your cool.

Finally, This Full Moon in Pisces happens to be inside of the current Mercury Retrograde phase in Virgo. We may be revisiting old issues and themes. It’s even possible that we may have to rehash painful situations. Take it as a good thing because we still have the symbolic energy fuel from the Cardinal T-Square configuration to make the changes and healing that is needed. A little tweaking and revising may help the flow of life and energy for the long-term.

Full Moon Ceremony:

Get a bowl full of water and a flower blossom. Let the flower blossom float upon the water. Light a small white candle and quiet down into a relaxing space within. Simply breathe and be. Bask in the stillness and feel with the heart center and entire being. Allow yourself to float, flow with the water like the flower blossom in the water.

Now, choose one situation you wish to forgive (let go of) and practice letting go from the heart and not the mind. It is an exercise to be fluid like water. Water does not cling or remain attached to.. it flows over, around and past. Water can replenish and renew. Now feel the tenderness, the rich feeling(s) and emotions well up, let the release happen. Clarity will emerge.

Don’t miss this chance to view your life objectively. During the three days around the Full Moon, you can see where you need to make changes in an important relationship. Once aware of your interaction, how can you best adjust your approach so that you can make your dreams come true? It’s time for reevaluation.

This is the opportunity inherent in the FULL MOON. People often react emotionally during the days of the Full Moon due to a feeling of helplessness. They become aware of the distance between the way they want their life to be, and the way it currently is. Often, when they see this gap, they become upset.

The reflection from your environment shows you ‘what is’ – and this may be in stark contrast to the way you would like things to be. The empowerment is that once aware, you have the chance to change things successfully.

Because this FULL MOON occurs in the sign of PISCES, the emotional energy stirred in the atmosphere is quite psychic and perhaps even a bit fearful. There is an over-sensitive awareness of how current circumstances may not be supporting your vision or private dream.

This is a powerful time (8/23-8/26) for reevaluating the new beginnings you made during the New Moon earlier this month. Re-read your wish list and notice how where you are now is either closer to – or further away from – the dreams in your heart that you would like to manifest in your life.

Given that this FULL MOON is in the sign of PISCES, you are likely to be more aware than usual of your own needs for alone time and creative daydreaming in directing your life. What adjustments can you make in handling important relationships so that they become more supportive of your needs for alone time?

The Full Moon in PISCES opposes the Sun in Virgo. What is likely to trigger emotional upset is a form of emotional free-floating anxiety. People may become more defensive than you would have expected. Simply bring them into the present moment by showing them the details of what is going on to calm them. Your best bet is to adopt a more sensible approach to reaching your aims.

August Planetary Forecast

August 01, Sunday. The actual solar cross quarter is August 7 when the Sun reaches the midpoint between Summer Solstice and Autumnal Equinox.
August 02, Monday. The Taurus Last quarter Moon (10 Taurus 47) is exact at 10:00 pm. Retrograde Jupiter (3 Aries 14) is rising around mid-night within 3 degrees of Uranus (0 Aries 17).
August 03, Tuesday. Retrograde Jupiter squares retrograde Pluto just after mid-night and Mars (3 Libra) opposes retrograde Jupiter (3 Aries) at 9:20 pm, then squares retrograde Pluto (3 Capricorn 12)
August 06, Thursday. Venus moves into Libra at 8:47 pm, in her steady approach toward Saturn and Mars, now a little more than 1 degree away.
August 07, Saturday. Venus (0 Libra 10) opposes Uranus (0 Aries 10) at 1:00 am. Venus (01 Libra 10), Mars (5 Libra 37), and Saturn (1 Libra 30) are visible in about a 5 degree circle of diameter.
August 08, Sunday. Venus conjuncts Saturn (1 Libra 37) at 10:24 am - visible in the evening sky.
August 09, Monday. The New Moon (17 Leo 25) is exact at 8:08 pm.
August 10, Tuesday. Venus (3 Libra) square Pluto (3 Capricorn) exact late last night or early this morning depending on your time zone.
August 12, Thursday. The Moon is visible approaching Venus and Mars with their exact conjunctions tomorrow. This is the best night for viewing the Perseid Meteor showers…look NE after midnight.
August 13, Friday. This is the only Friday the 13th of the year. The Moon conjuncts Venus (6 Libra 20) at 1:58 am, and Mars (9 Libra 01) at 6:21 am. Tonight the Moon is still visible close to the Venus/Mars/Saturn group. Retrograde Uranus returns to Pisces at 8:31 pm retrograding back to (26 Pisces 40) before station direct on December 5.
August 14, Saturday. The Moon moves into Scorpio at 5:26 pm about 20 degrees from the Venus/Mars/Saturn trio. Saturn sets first around 9:02 pm, Venus sets 5 minutes later, Mars sets about 10 minutes after that and then the Moon sets around 10 pm.
August 15, Sunday. Retrograde Jupiter is opposite Saturn exact tomorrow.
August 16, Monday. First Quarter Moon (23 Scorpio 47) at 11:14 am. Right at sunset, Mercury may be visible about 14 degrees W of Saturn (2 Libra 24) and the Jupiter (2 Aries 24) Saturn (2 Libra 24) opposition is exact.
August 18, Wednesday. Venus (11 Libra) is visible about 2 degrees SW of Mars (12 Libra). The exact conjunction will occur on the morning of the 20th.
August 19, Thursday. The Moon conjuncts retrograde Pluto (2 Capricorn 57)
August 20, Friday. Mercury (19 Virgo 04) stations retrograde at 12:58 pm. Neptune (27 Aquarius) opposes Sun (27 Leo). Plus Venus and Mars (13 Libra) make their exact conjunction.
August 21, Saturday. Saturn (2 Libra 56) squares Pluto (2 Capricorn 56) at 3:16 am. Sun (28 Leo 30) opposes Chiron (28 Aquarius 30) at 8:53 am.
August 22, Sunday. Sun moves into Virgo at 10:27 pm.
August 23, Monday. Moon passes Neptune (27 Aquarius 11) at 1:29 am tomorrow morning.
August 24, Tuesday. The Pisces Full Moon (01 Pisces 26) is exact at 10:04 am.
August 25, Wednesday. Sun trines Pluto signaling the upcoming station direct of Pluto on September 13 or 14 depending on your time zone.
August 26, Thursday. Moon conjuncts Uranus (29 Pisces) at 7 pm and moves into Aries at 7:49 pm passing Jupiter (1 Aries 35) at 10:51pm.
August 27, Friday. Neptune (27 Aquarius 06) and Chiron (28 Aquarius 11) are moving within one degree by August 31 and will station within about a degree of each other around November 6.
August 28, Saturday. The day begins with Moon at 14 Aries and ends with Moon at 25 Aries still amplifying retrograde Jupiter at 1 Aries 210 and the rest of the t-square with retrograde Pluto at 2 Capricorn 51 and Saturn at 3 Libra 36
August 29, Sunday. The Moon moves into Taurus at 7:35 am.
August 31, Tuesday. Just after sunset the closest planet/star trio is visible with Venus (23 Libra) and Mars (20 Libra) near Spica (24 Libra) in a circle diameter of just slightly more than 4 degrees.