On the evening of Wednesday, August 30th, at about 9:35 pm EDT, there is a full moon at 7 degrees of Pisces, opposite the sun in Virgo. It’s referred to as a blue moon because it’s the second full moon in the month. Usually there’s only one, as full moons occur about 29 days apart, so the rarity of a blue moon is why the saying “once in a blue moon” describes something that doesn’t happen often. It doesn’t really have any astrological impact, but because we measure time by months of the Gregorian calendar, it makes the month in which it occurs a little more eventful. (“Blue Moon” is also an excellent Beck song.)

Normally, a full moon in Pisces lends itself to big emotional releases. Crying. Letting it out. It’s the opportunity to take a break from the brass-tacks, to-do-list nature of Virgo season to just give in to our feelings and say “fuck it.” Turn on the waterworks.  

This full moon is happening close to Saturn, which is also in Pisces, where it’s been since March. With Saturn’s presence in the mix, we may find ourselves less able to just let go and dissolve into our emotions. 

Saturn is all about structures, boundaries, and responsibilities. So this could mean that you aren’t letting yourself really lean into your emotions and are setting boundaries for yourself, or it could mean that others are thwarting you. Maybe it’s that you really just can’t get motivated to work hard today, but your boss keeps asking you for stuff anyway. Or maybe you want to lock yourself in the bathroom for alone time and your kids are pounding on the door, demanding your attention.

If it’s others who are intruding on the time you need to just laze, gaze, or weep, use the Saturnian energy to say, “I need to step away from my desk for an hour to run an errand,” and then just do whatever, or “Children of mine, I need some alone time, go watch Bluey.” And if it is you that isn’t letting yourself take the time you need, keep in mind that this is a full moon. Full moons are our regular reminder to let go of the stuff we don’t need or don’t want to hang onto. Not that it’s now or never, but it’s a window of opportunity that we’d be wise not to pass up.

Of course, that’s easier said than done, but remember that you can take space for yourself at some point over the next couple days if you need to. Put on Sea Change and cry yourself dry.