Full Moon in August
Next August Full Moon
in Aquarius, 24°12′
August Full Moon Dates, 2026–2029
Times are in your time zone, or in US Eastern Time if your time zone cannot be read. Years and months follow US Eastern Time; where your date differs, the Eastern date is in parentheses.
| Year | Date and time | Sign | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pisces 4°54′ | Sturgeon Moon | |
| 2027 | Aquarius 24°12′ | Sturgeon Moon | |
| 2028 | Aquarius 13°24′ | Sturgeon Moon | |
| 2029 | Pisces 1°12′ | Sturgeon Moon |
Full Moon in Aquarius
Independence and community take the spotlight when the Full Moon rises in Aquarius, opposite the Sun in Leo. It falls between late July and late August, in high summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This lunation brings questions about friendship, freedom and your place in the group to a head, often with surprising insights.
The Aquarius and Leo axis
Personal pride and collective ideals face each other on this axis. The Sun in Leo represents self-expression, creativity, romance and the wish to be seen, while the Moon in Aquarius represents friendship, community, innovation and detachment. This Full Moon asks how you balance your own need for recognition with your commitments to friends, causes and the wider world.
In traditional astrology Saturn rules Aquarius; modern astrology adds Uranus, the planet of sudden change. Both signs on this axis are fixed, so positions can harden quickly, yet this Full Moon also has a talent for breakthroughs and unexpected realizations. Expect the unexpected, and stay open to it.
Space, distance and new ideas
Emotional distance can feel stronger than usual. Many people want space to think and may prefer group activities or online communities to intimate conversations. Some feel liberated and full of new ideas; others feel lonely or misunderstood, as if they do not quite fit in. Both feelings pass, and both teach something.
Rebellion and stubbornness flare quickly. The urge to break free can lead to sudden decisions, and detachment can hurt people who want warmth. If you feel the need for independence, express it clearly instead of withdrawing without explanation. Warmth and freedom can coexist, and the people who love you can usually make room for both.
What it brings into view
Friendships and group commitments often come into clear view now. You may see which connections truly support you, which communities share your values, or where you have been conforming to fit in. A sudden insight about your future can also arrive, sometimes from an unexpected source.
Celebrate friendships, contribute to a cause, finish collaborative projects and embrace what makes you different. Gatherings with friends are a natural place to notice who your people are. Cutting ties abruptly in a moment of frustration is the mistake to avoid; give the insight a few days to settle.
Rituals
Write down the friendships and groups that support you, and thank at least one of them this week.
Spend an evening doing something unusual that reflects who you really are.
Contribute time or money to a cause that matters to you.
Describe your vision for the future in writing as if it were already real, then read it aloud.
Journal prompts
Where am I hiding my true self to fit in?
Which friendships help me grow, and which hold me back?
How can I balance my need for recognition with my care for others?
What surprising insight has arrived recently, and what will I do with it?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the August full moon?
The date moves from year to year. The next August full moon is shown at the top of this page, and the table lists every August full moon through 2029, all in your time zone. If the page cannot read your time zone, times appear in US Eastern Time (EST or EDT). Years and months follow US Eastern Time, so where your date differs, the Eastern date is added in parentheses. In a year with two full moons in August, both dates are listed.
What zodiac sign is the August full moon in?
A full moon happens when the Moon stands opposite the Sun, so it always falls in the sign opposite the Sun. The Sun moves into the next sign partway through every month, so a August full moon lands in one of two signs depending on the year. The sign for each year is in the table on this page.
What does the full moon mean in astrology?
The full moon is the peak of the lunar cycle. The Moon is fully lit, and astrologers read these days as a time when feelings run high, results become visible and it is easier to see what to keep and what to let go of. The sign of the full moon colors which part of life comes into focus.