This Full Moon is the second full moon in Leo. Having 2 full moons in this sign emphasizes the energy of Leo, the sign symbolized by the lion.  Leos often claim the spotlight whether as a politician or a performer of one of the arts. It’s a fire sign and Leo is good at shining its light, of setting the crowd on fire-so to speak. The moon is in Aquarius, the sign opposite Leo. This is the sign connected with friendship and humanitarianism. Aquarians are also rebels. They don’t try to woo the crowd but rather do their own thing. The expression relating to an Aquarius is, “she (or he) marches to the tune of a different drummer”. At this time as in the last full moon, we need to balance the energies of self-expression and being a good friend. Of course, this is particularly relevant to people born in one of these signs or having them on the Ascendant or as their Moon sign.

At this time there is a grand trine in air signs. This aspect is between Venus, goddess of love, in Libra, the sign symbolizing relationships and diplomacy. She is in harmony with Saturn, the planet connected to boundaries and organization and both are in trine with the north node of the Moon in Gemini, the sign of communication. So-this is a perfect time for clear, precise communications in relationships whether personal, governmental or business.

There is a challenging square aspect between Saturn and Uranus indicating unexpected changes and upsets if one’s plans are too rigid. Another challenge is the Yod aspect (sometimes called “finger of God”) between Pluto, Neptune and the Sun. This could indicate an upset of a performance or creative project. However, this could result in personal reevaluation leading to transformation and spiritual growth.

The chart is done for Washington, D.C. and the Ascendant is 17 degrees of Virgo, the sign of work and service. Mars, the planet of self-assertion and Mercury, the planet of communication are both aligned with the Ascendant. Uranus indicating sudden, unexpected disruption is in a positive aspect. We’re seeing this now with all the communication happening between government officials starting with the president communicating and defending the decision to leave Afghanistan and all the chaos that has ensued. It seems from this chart that he will ultimately be successful in getting his point across that it was important for our government to withdraw at this time.