3 Zodiacs Who Should Seek Creative Catharsis Under The Full Moon In Aquarius (8/19)

Though full moons follow a very regular schedule and occur every month, they are nonetheless potent times. People go feral, your pets act up, nobody gets enough sleep, and nurses work overtime as hospitals fill up with random accident victims.

The full moon casts light on what has been hidden, culminating a six-month cycle that began during the new moon in the same sign. In this case, that was February 9, so cast your memory back to what you were doing in the middle of Aquarius season for some hints at what is to come this Monday, when the full moon in Aquarius takes place at 27°.

Full moons are obviously the most visually stunning late at night, when they cast a soft and ethereal glow upon your backyard or illuminate your bedroom. But if you’re in North America, it will be late morning or mid-afternoon on August 19 that the full moon in Aquarius technically occurs. At 2:26 PM EST, the madness will reach its peak.

You can anticipate lingering effects for at least two days after, and even for a few days earlier. Lunar events are too powerful to contain to a specific window of time, unfolding like a mysterious map over a period of half a year to test us after our cosmic performance review.

If you’ve been feeling stagnant in your creative life since Aquarius season, the full bloom of summer—Leo season—is the ideal time to harness your inner courage, take a step out into the unknown, and enter a new era of unrestricted artistic freedom. You must give yourself permission to design your own path.

It’s also important to note one seriously powerful aspect the full moon is making: a very tight square with Uranus in Taurus at exactly 27°. Squares can be challenging, even disruptive, and with Uranus in the mix, you can be certain of some major shocks to the system, especially geopolitically, culturally, technologically, and yes, artistically.

On a personal level, you could experience unexpected chaos in your life that inspires you to take charge of your creative destiny, or you could have a sudden moment of clarity and insight that helps you kickstart your revolutionary new project or invention.

Who’s about to undergo a creative transformation under the moonlight? The following three rising signs can expect the most powerful shifts in their perception.

Leo.

With the full moon in your seventh house, a relationship over the past six months has reached the end of its honeymoon phase. Whether you’ve been growing to hate your business partner or planning to break up with your summer fling, you’re feeling the momentum dying, and this in turn is going to help you create better art. The tension between the full moon and Uranus in your tenth house, which form a square, will cause very public drama about your relationship. You won’t be able to avoid the prying eyes and questions. Go on silent mode and lock yourself in a screen-free space to avoid reading the hate; instead, find catharsis through creation. Write a poem, record a song, or throw paint at the garage wall until your emotions are settled.

Libra.

The full moon in your fifth house provides the best possible conditions under which to complete a new passion project you’ve been keeping close to your chest for the past six months. It’s been near and dear to you, almost too precious to allow others access to. You’ve likely felt close to finishing but for some crucial missing element. The full moon’s tight square to Uranus in your eighth house brings revelations about how you’ve been choosing to express yourself: likely, you’ve been self-censoring too much, and these next few days will allow you to tap into your darker side. Don’t be afraid to make dangerous art. Formulaic content is boring; the risqué and daring will stand the test of time.

Capricorn.

You’ve been working diligently for the past six months, and now the full moon is aligned with your launch day—congratulations! You’re likely to earn big bucks off your artistic vision, thanks to the full moon illuminating your second house. However, with the moon making a tense square to your fifth house, at the last second you could experience some sudden technological disruptions—or a flash of insight that forces you to drop everything and re-evaluate. If you have to push the release back, it’s not the end of the world. It will give you some more time to go over the details.