THE RUNDOWN:
- The 2025 August Sturgeon Full Moon reaches its peak on Friday, August 9, at 5:55pm AEST
- The best time to see the moon is around sunset, as it begins to rise over the horizon
- The 2025 August Sturgeon Moon is taking place in the sign of Aquarius
August’s full moon is on the rise, reaching its peak on August 9—and stirring something deep within. Set in visionary Aquarius, it sharpens your sense of what’s ahead. Paired with a New Moon in purposeful Virgo, this lunar duo invites clarity, reflection, and quiet transformation.
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If the Lion’s Gate Portal marked a moment of personal evolution, now is the time to turn outward, reconnecting with others and aligning with causes greater than yourself. Ahead, discover what this month’s lunar phases mean for you.
When Is The 2025 Aquarius Full Moon?
Whether it rises into a dusky sky or casts its glow deep into the night, the exact timing of the Full Moon depends on your location and time zone. In Australia, August’s Full Moon—known as the Sturgeon Moon—reaches its peak on Friday, 9 August.
For those on AEST (including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and Hobart), it will appear at its fullest at 5:55pm. In Adelaide and Darwin, expect it at 5:25pm, while in Perth, it peaks earlier at 3:55pm.
Your best chance to witness this lunar moment? Around sunset, as the Moon begins to rise over the horizon (if the weather plays along).
Melbourne and Darwin are in luck, with clear skies expected to offer the best view. Sydney and Hobart may catch glimpses through patchy clouds, while Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, and Adelaide are more likely to be clouded out by rain.
Fingers crossed the skies clear in time for your moonlit moment.
What Is A Sturgeon Moon?
Each full moon has a name steeped in tradition, and August’s is no exception. Known as the Sturgeon Moon, it takes its name from the abundance of sturgeon fish once found in North America’s Great Lakes at this time of year. This lunation invites you to go metaphorically fishing, diving into deep emotional waters to uncover truths about your personal ambitions and collective goals.
The lake sturgeon, the region’s most common variety, is nothing short of extraordinary. Males can live up to 55 years, while females have been known to reach an astonishing 150. These ancient fish, some stretching over two metres and weighing more than 90 kilos, were vital to Native American communities and remain the oldest and largest native species in the Great Lakes, the world’s largest surface freshwater system.
This lunar name is a nod to endurance, resilience, and the wisdom found in ancient waters—making the Sturgeon Full Moon an ideal moment to reflect, go deep, and honour your own emotional longevity.
What Does The Sturgeon Moon Mean Astrologically?
Arriving just after the Lion’s Gate Portal peaks, August’s Full Moon in Aquarius invites clarity, connection, and collective growth. Known for its forward-thinking energy, Aquarius is the zodiac’s innovator, detached yet deeply humanitarian.
This moon illuminates hidden truths, encourages mental breakthroughs, and urges us to align with purpose beyond the self. While Leo season champions self-expression, Aquarius shifts the focus outward: think community, shared values, and meaningful contribution.
Emotions may run high, but with Aquarius’ cool objectivity, you’re better equipped to see things clearly and act accordingly. Now is the time to ask: Are your connections still aligned with who you’re becoming? What can you do to support others? Altruistic activities may be more powerful than you realise.
What Does It Mean For Your Star Sign?
Water Sign:
This Aquarius Full Moon offers water signs a moment of emotional clarity and grounded connection. New relationships—romantic, professional, or platonic—may emerge, offering balance and mutual growth. Just don’t rush to merge; honour your boundaries and let connections unfold naturally.
You’re also being called to get practical: clear your to-do list, journal, or pick up a new skill. Even small steps can lead to meaningful progress. Your social sphere may expand with fresh energy and like-minded souls. Lean into community, collaboration, and purposeful routines; this is your time to reconnect with others, and with yourself.
Air Sign:
This full moon invites air signs to clear space, mentally, emotionally, and physically. For Gemini, that starts at home: refresh your surroundings to reflect where you are now, not where you’ve been. Libra, it’s time to simplify your finances, commitments, and emotional load.
Let go of excess and make room for abundance. Aquarius, clarity is your theme. Release mental clutter, honour your own needs, and reconnect with quiet thinking. This lunation helps you realign with purpose and make smarter decisions. Whether you’re creating calm at home or within, this is your moment to reset, reframe, and move forward with focus.
Earth Sign:
The Aquarius Full Moon encourages earth signs to step into growth. Capricorn, explore new ideas through travel or study and share your knowledge with confidence. Virgo, it’s time to prioritise yourself and set clear goals that align with your worth.
Taurus, embrace creativity and connection by letting go of self-doubt. This lunation invites all Earth signs to release control, welcome change and trust that small shifts now can lead to lasting transformation in the months ahead.
Fire Sign:
This full moon brings grounded momentum for fire signs. Aries, refresh your daily routines and commit to habits that support your well-being. Leo, it’s time to get smart with your finances. Budgeting, saving and giving back will bring lasting rewards.
Sagittarius, your career path comes into focus. Whether you mentor or seek guidance, align your ambitions with purpose. This lunar moment helps Fire signs channel their energy into structure, long-term growth and the kind of progress that actually sticks.
When Is The Next Full Moon?
The next full moon takes place on September 8, 2o25, doubling as a lunar eclipse in Pisces.
