Exploring the Aquarius Full Moon Energies with Taylor Swift “You Need to Calm Down”
The Sun in Leo is all about courageous and creative self expression that is led from the heart. It wants playfulness and fun and to take the personal pride from the development of our skills,talents and gifts and find a way to join with the collective and gather together for the greater good. The moon in Aquarius is asking where we find belonging or possibly asking us to look at the ways in which we self-sabotage and hide in the shadows because of a fear of not being accepted for our individuality and uniqueness.
“ And I ain't trying to mess with your self-expression
But I've learned the lesson that stressin'
And obsessin' 'bout somebody else is no fun”
Now is not the time to get caught up in what other people are doing. With the North Node recently having entered Aries this is about how we stand out and assert ourselves through our creative self expression. This may be the beginning of a longer road, but this moon is giving us the first steps to finding our way.
“You need to calm down
You're being too loud”
With Jupiter in a square to the sun and moon, there could be a tendency towards excess right now. This may show up as overindulgence, and we may have to take ourselves down a notch. Alternatively this energy could be experienced as getting a closer look at our inner critic. The one that hides our self-expression because it’s threatened by the need for belonging.
“Sunshine on the street at the parade
But you would rather be in the dark ages”
Aquarius is the sign of the collective. It wants inclusion and to seek innovative solutions for the greater good of the whole. It’s about how we come together to revolutionize the future. With the full moon shedding light on our place in the collective, Now is not the time to hide away in your own darkness. While we all may get caught there sometimes, this is the time to excavate our gifts from deep within us and find ways to make offerings to the collective. What creative ideas and visions do you have that can support humanity's evolution to a better future?
Leo is the sign of our ego, it's prideful and confident in a positive and joyful fun way. On the flip side, in its shadow it tears others down for its own triumph.
“And we see you over there on the internet
Comparing all the girls who are killing it”
Comparison robs us of our joy- it makes us hide or act out in ways that divide, when the truth is we are stronger when we are able to confide in and rely on each other.
“But we figured you out
We all know now, we all got crowns”
In the recognition of our inherent worth, and that of those around us we are able to honor the unique creative gifts and playful expressions that make each of us who we are as individuals.
The realization that we are all worthy is the remedy. It allows us to find belonging through union and collaboration with others where we are not threatened by that which we do not have, but rather inspired about the creative potential that is available when we join forces with people who have different gifts then we do.
This is the higher octave of energy the moon presents us with. An opportunity to let it all hang out, howl at the moon and let your freak flag fly. Know that in your truest expression you will find your tribe. Trust that your authentic expression will not scare them, but rather it will be an inspiration.
“Like, can you just not step on his gown?
You need to calm down”
With Venus in retrograde in the background, we are called to review our values and beliefs about love, and relationships. Can we as a collective reach a consensus where love reigns regardless of the appearance of its expression?
