Blue Moon August 31, 2023: What you need to know

The Blue Moon is an exciting and infrequent astronomical event of great importance in astrology. Contrary to popular belief, the Blue Moon is not actually blue. It is rare for there to be two Full Moons in one calendar month. Usually there is only one full moon per month, but every two to three years we can see a full moon twice a month. The second Full Moon is called the Blue Moon.

Supermoon August 2023

In the last month of summer, we will have a unique opportunity to observe two Full Moons in one month. The first will occur on August 1, 2023 in Aquarius, the second on August 31, 2023 in Pisces. Both the first and second Full Moons will be Super Moons, which means that they will be as close to perigee as possible, and the Moon itself will be larger and brighter than usual. The last Blue Moon occurred on October 31, 2020, on Halloween.

The appearance of the Super Full Moon draws attention to what needs to be released from our lives. They bring us awareness of everything that needs to be removed in order to evolve and progress.

Two Full Moons in the same month indicate an extremely strong desire to release, cleanse, let go and let go of everything that no longer resonates with our being. By the end of August, we will most likely find empty space, whether it be physical, emotional, or both.

The meaning of the Blue Moon in astrology

In astrology, the Moon is considered a powerful force that influences our emotions, behavior and general well-being. During a Blue Moon, this influence is heightened as the energies of the two Full Moons come together. This can lead to strong emotions and heightened intuition.

The Blue Moon is also seen as a time of manifestation and transformation. This is because the energy of the Full Moon is already strong, and when two Full Moons fall in the same month, it creates a window of opportunity for manifesting our desires and making positive changes in our lives.
Full Moon in Pisces

The full moon on August 31 falls in the water sign Pisces and is the perfect starting point for “freeing space”. It contains a healing vibration that helps us gently and lovingly prepare to let go of the things that make life difficult for us.

We are likely to feel strong healing vibrations this Full Moon, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. This heart-healing energy will intensify as Venus, the planet of love, goes retrograde.

We may find that painful emotions, broken hearts, sorrows and disappointments rise to the surface. We may feel especially emotional and sensitive, and while it can be intense, especially before the Full Moon, we will feel relieved when it passes.

As a carrier of water, the Piscean energy has the gift of accepting the mental chatter, emotions, and psychic debris (water) that circulate and transform them before returning them to earth. In this process, the mental waste returns to a state of zero point, a state of neutrality.

When this state is reached, the mind can think clearly, we can feel more attuned, and it is easier for us to find the right answers. The energy of Pisces can help us think intellectually, logically, to make the best decision for the future.