🌕 Aquarius Full Moon: Through the Lion’s Gate, We Rise!
- Elise Hicks
- Aug 8
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 8
We’re stepping into a rare sequence of celestial doors opening one after another—each one echoing the last, all of them pointing in the same direction: liberation, re-patterning, and luminous new beginnings!
The Weekend Arc (why this window is so potent)
8/8 – Lion’s Gate: the numerological portal of abundance, courage, and manifestation.
8/9 · 12:55 am PDT – Full Moon @ 17° Aquarius: illumination for the collective; revelations that help us release outworn patterns.
8/11 – Mercury Direct (12:30 am PDT): the mind shifts from review to forward motion—clarity returns, but give him a couple of days to gain speed before you take that action you've been wanting to.
All weekend... culminating on 8/11: Saturn in Aries sextile Uranus in Gemini: Their only sextile when they are in Aries & Gemini—A rare space between structure and innovation.
And the 8/11 - 8/12 dawns bring a gift: Venus & Jupiter with Sirius during the star’s first pre-sunrise appearance (heliacal rise)—a symbol of blessing, beauty, and benevolent expansion.
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What “Lion’s Gate” really is...
Around this time each year, Sirius (the brightest star) returns to visibility before sunrise—its heliacal rise.
For the ancients, it heralded abundance and renewed life. Spiritually, we experience it as a doorway where courage (Leo) and purpose meet.
Think of it as Sirius rising to announce: “It’s time.” Not a Sun–Sirius conjunction, but a dawn appearance—symbolically powerful, heart-forward, and very much a begin again moment.
This year, the symbolism is amplified by Venus and Jupiter sharing that eastern horizon—beauty and blessing accompanying the brightest star. A gorgeous omen.
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The Aquarius Full Moon: release the old pattern, choose the new
Aquarius widens our lens. It says, “This isn’t only about you; it’s about all of us.” Full Moons reveal what’s ready to be seen—and released.
Here, the invitation is to let go of tired, top-down, fear-based scripts so we can co-create new, life-honoring systems.
The sky’s choreography (translated)
Fast Air Grand Trine (Mars in Libra • Uranus in Gemini • Pluto in Aquarius): ideas move quickly; conversations catalyze change; truth wants fresh air. It’s momentum with meaning.
Mars in Libra opposing Saturn & Neptune in Aries: a turning point for how we use will and power. In simple terms:
Mars = action and drive (now learning cooperation in Libra)
Saturn = maturity and boundaries (testing new forms in fiery Aries)
Neptune = vision and compassion (refining the “why” in Aries)
Their face-off asks: Can we act bravely without domination? Can we build structures that are strong and kind?
This is where old patriarchal patterns can be released—assertion becomes aligned action; control gives way to integrity.
Saturn–Uranus sextile (Aries–Gemini): steady innovation. We can actually build the new—clean, agile, humane.
How to work with this portal
On 8/8 (Lion’s Gate):
Light a candle. Place a hand on your heart. Speak one brave intention aloud—not ten, one. Ask for the exact kind of courage to carry it forward.
On 8/9 (Full Moon):
Write down the patterns you’re done carrying—especially around power, obligation, or “doing it the old way.” Safely burn or bury the list.
Say:
“I release this with gratitude. I make room for truth and freedom.”
At dawn on 8/11 (or your earliest clear morning):
Step outside before sunrise. Watch the eastern sky for that bright star (Sirius) and the two luminous planets (Venus & Jupiter).
Whisper:
“I welcome benevolent growth. May beauty and wisdom guide my steps.”
On 8/11 Mercury stations direct:
Capture the downloads. Sketch the plan... but please wait a few days to send the email, etc. (on days when Mercury is stopped in the sky, things can be a bit extra... give him time to start moving).
Bonus activation:
If you have planets/points at 0°–4° Sagittarius, you help “complete” the weekend’s sacred geometry—expect extra lift-off!
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🌕 Aquarius Full Moon — By Rising Sign
(Read for your Rising; you can also read your Sun/Moon as a secondary lens.)
Aries Rising — 11th House (Community & Vision)
Release stale group dynamics; call in aligned collaborators and future-facing projects. Let friendship be a force for good.
Taurus Rising — 10th House (Career & Calling)
Shed old titles or expectations; claim authentic leadership. Shape a public path that serves both purpose and peace.
Gemini Rising — 9th House (Truth & Expansion)
Retire limiting beliefs; say yes to study, teaching, or a soul-led adventure. Let curiosity be your compass.
Cancer Rising — 8th House (Depth & Shared Resources)
Release fear around intimacy, money, or change; invite clean agreements and regenerative power. Transform to grow.
Leo Rising — 7th House (Partnerships & Mirrors)
Let go of outdated relating patterns; welcome brave, balanced unions. Practice “power with,” not “power over.”
Virgo Rising — 6th House (Rhythm & Devotion)
Clear the clutter—habits, schedules, and service. Build a daily flow that honors your body and your brilliance.
Libra Rising — 5th House (Creativity & Joy)
Retire performative sparkle; reclaim true play. Share your art, love boldly, and create for the collective good.
Scorpio Rising — 4th House (Home & Belonging)
Release ancestral scripts about safety or control; root into a sanctuary that actually nourishes your nervous system.
Sagittarius Rising — 3rd House (Voice & Connection)
Let go of scattered chatter; refine your message. Write it, say it, share it—fresh air for your ideas.
Capricorn Rising — 2nd House (Worth & Resources)
Retire scarcity vows; invest in what’s truly valuable. Let self-trust be the currency that multiplies.
Aquarius Rising — 1st House (Identity & Presence)
Shed an old skin; step into your next octave. Your authenticity catalyzes change—own the room by being you.
Pisces Rising — 12th House (Soul & Surrender)
Release hidden drains; restore sacred rest. Listen for the dream that wants to be born through you.
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Reflection prompts
Where am I ready to stop performing strength and start embodying integrity?
What does “power with” (not “power over”) look like in my life and work?
Which conversation, collaboration, or offering wants fresh air right now?
If beauty and blessing led the way, what would I choose next?
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A gentle note on myth vs. magic
You may see claims that Lion’s Gate is a Sun–Sirius–Earth alignment. It isn’t. The magic is in the heliacal rise—Sirius returning to dawn visibility (depending on your Latitude, the date can vary from July 24th up to August 27th).
The numerology of 8/8 and this weekend’s rare supportive geometry. The symbol is still exquisite. The invitation is just as real.
With love and lunar clarity,
Elise
Quantum Astrologer & Sacred Alchemist
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