The Full Sturgeon Moon is on the rise, folks — peaking on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at 3:55 am EDT AT 16°59 of Aquarius.
Symbolized by the water bearer, Aquarius is ruled by both Saturn, lord of restriction and challenge, and Uranus, lightning-riding agent of change.
In kind, this moon is a summons to add structure to our strange, a cause to our rebellion, and a beating heart to our lofty causes.
“This full moon is named for the large number of sturgeon fish historically caught during this time in North America’s Great Lakes. Thus, this lunation is linked to harvesting and abundance, the element of water, and themes of flow and life cycles,” author and tarot reader Kerry Ward told The Post.
This full moon rises during the lion heart of Leo season, and here the axis of Leo/Aquarius is individual expression versus collective consciousness.
Therefore, this moon is an excellent opportunity to reflect on your relationships with others, your authenticity, and your unique role within your community. Are you in flow with those around you?”
Below, Ward illuminates what lies ahead and within for each zodiac sign under the light of this ever-loving lunation.
To book a personal tarot reading with Ward, click here. All cards are from her Card of the Day Tarot book available here.
Fire signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
The Fool
“You are the fire starter! You activate new beginnings, fresh ideas, clean slates, different ways of doing things, and totally radical and innovative plans,” said Ward.
She reminds flame folk that fire transforms everything it touches, and they, too, possess that power to blaze up and carry on.
“You radiate that energy naturally, and you have a knack for inspiring others to turn the page and write a new chapter, and that is your gift for your inner circle this Full Moon!”
Earth signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Queen of Cups
“You are a soothing balm, a comfort, a calming presence, and a loving energy for those around you!,” said Ward.
She imparts that the people of the blessed dirt are charged with holding space and listening closely, offering counsel if they have it and the empathy of company if not.
“People lean on you because you’re strong, stoic, knowing, loving, and kind. You always see the way ahead.”
Air signs – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
The Magician
Air signs operate at the divine spark and the hallowed hype man during the Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius.
“Your role is to bring the creativity, add the flair, sprinkle the sorcery, and generally HYPE up everyday life so that it is fun and enchanting, whimsical and playful.”
Ward shares that your arrival is a sign that good times are on the way, and at best, your enthusiasm acts as a live contagion.
“Leave people with good ideas, true insights, uplifted moods, and the confidence to carry on being magic even when you’re not there.”
Water signs – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Page of Cups
According to Ward, as the emotional tuning forks of the zodiac, you water signs fulfill the role of the ‘Group Unicorn’.
“If anyone is going to initiate something unexpected, it’s going to be you. People rely on you for left-field thinking and doing. In fact, they yearn for it because life is hard, grey, ruthless, and dogged. We all need the fairy dust, the startling kindness and affection without expectation, and you deliver all for all.”
Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
