Your Angel Message For August’s Full Sturgeon Moon (Music + Tarot)
Every Full Moon is a powerful time for the collective, when emotions, intuition, and energy are amplified. August’s Full Moon is also called the Sturgeon Moon, because of the abundance of sturgeon fish during this time of year, making them easier to catch. What’s swimming up for you on this lunar event? Choose the song and lyrics below that resonate to discover your special angel message for August 9th, the Sturgeon Full Moon.
Song 1: “August” by Taylor Swift
Lyrics: “But I can see us lost in the memory, August slipped away into a moment in time, ’cause it was never mine. And I can see us twisted in bedsheets, August sipped away like a bottle of wine, ’cause you were never mine.”
Your Cards: 6 of Cups, 3 of Cups, 4 of Pentacles (reversed)
The 6 of Cups tells me that recently, in the period leading up to August’s Full Moon, you’ve been feeling wistful and nostalgic. You’ve been reflecting on pleasant memories, and a part of you wishes you could go back there. You may be longing for a simpler, happier time.
The 3 of Cups is a message from your angels to spend this Full Moon with friends! It’s a time of joy and celebration for you, and it will bring up some of the happy, uncomplicated feelings from the past that you’ve been dreaming about lately. Connecting with friends and loved ones fills your cup with glee – it’s a reminder that you can make new happy memories right now, and all good things aren’t just in the past.
The 4 of Pentacles, reversed, indicates that you will take this lesson to heart. You’re learning to let go of fear, scarcity mindset, and the need for control. When you embrace new opportunities (including new human connections) instead of clinging tightly to the past, doors open up for you. Your angels are reminding you of all the love and joy you have in your life right now, and that there are more great things to come in the future!
Song 2: “Stuck in the August Rain” by Jethro Tull
Lyrics: “Brings jasmine tea on a painted tray, and bends to kiss my frown away. But I’m still still stuck in the August rain, stuck out in the cloudburst once again.”
Your Cards: 9 of Swords, 2 of Swords, Queen of Cups
The 9 of Cups tells me that you’ve been plagued by anxiety, overwhelm, and sleeplessness lately. Yes, the problems troubling you may be very real – but this tarot card suggests that you are magnifying them in your head, dreaming up worst-case scenarios and assuming things will go wrong. It’s unlikely that what you’re afraid of will actually come to fruition, and the truth is that any difficult situation you’re in now will pass.
The 2 of Swords indicates that you are desperate to move past this mindset, to the point that you’re on the verge of making a reckless decision around the Full Moon. This makes sense, since our emotions are intensified during this lunar event – your feelings of anxiety or sadness are stronger than ever. Or, you might be so overwhelmed that you feel stuck and unable to move forward. Your angels are warning you not to do anything rash right now – this is not the time to make big decisions or to overindulge in unhealthy comforts like spending, gambling, or drugs and alcohol. Keep reminding yourself that feelings aren’t facts, and that this rough period will pass.
The Queen of Cups promises a brighter future for you. She is highly intuitive, in touch with her own emotions, compassionate, and empathetic. Although she feels deeply, her emotions are balanced and stable. You are on your way to embodying this tarot card – you WILL become the Queen of Cups. You’re going to feel much better; you just need to survive this difficult season you’re in. Your angels want you to practice gentle self-care and connect with others to build yourself up again. Is there anyone in your life who makes you think of the Queen of Cups now? Connecting with this person will help heal you, although ultimately you hold all the healing power you need within yourself.
Song 3: “August Moon” by Sara Bareilles
Lyrics: “Her eyes, they shine on you, while I stay under the August moon, and I pray sleep comes soon. Why did I come here? Look what you’ve undone, dear, once two, now one here.”
Your Cards: 6 of Cups, Knight of Wands (reversed), Knight of Cups
The same card rarely appears twice in these readings, and the 6 of Cups already came up in Reading 1. This tells me that there is a lot of nostalgic energy swirling in the air around this Full Moon, and you’re not the only one experiencing it. You (and others) are feeling very sentimental and dreamy, reflecting on pleasant memories and wistfully wishing you could return to a simpler, more carefree time. You also may be yearning for a particular person from the past.
In its reversed position, the Knight of Wands suggests that August’s Full Moon has you feeling restless and impulsive. You might be itching to reach out to that person from your past, because you think they will bring those happy feelings you’ve been reflecting on back into your life. Or you’re tempted to start a big project just to get you out of a rut. Your angels want you to avoid making any hasty decisions or commitments you might regret. If it doesn’t feel quite right, or you’re pushing yourself to do it quickly otherwise you’ll lose your nerve, don’t do it. Think carefully about the consequences of your actions before moving forward; it’s probably best to stay still for now, or channel your restless energy into meticulous planning.
The Knight of Cups reveals that love and fulfillment are in your future. There’s a romantic opportunity or an emotional journey coming up for you – this will be a pleasant, positive experience. Whether it’s a new lover or the big project you’ve been dreaming of, you will get the chance to move forward soon. Your angels are telling you to stay grounded in reality for now, accept the slow period you’re in currently, and look forward to the blessings that are coming soon!