Whatever is set in motion around a New Moon develops and comes under the spotlight with the following Full Moon. The Moon has passed through several phases of a cycle from 0° to 180° where it has now reached a crisis point, with the original New Moon issue somehow reflected back at us. This Full Moon in Aquarius conveys both a sense of social responsibility and the need for a breathe, according to Saturn and Uranus in the mix. Saturn is duty bound and keen on establishing rules and borders, with Uranus, more inclined towards breaking rules and making a bid for freedom.

This lunation also forms a t-square to Uranus in Taurus, giving Uranus the edge, if not the upper hand. The apex planet in a t-square tends to add a compulsive energy, which can work to drive a situation forward — for better or worse. Like it or not, Uranus is playing a big, disruptive role, which may seem slightly ironic given that the planet is in Taurus, with its associations of being peaceful until pushed too far. We now have the potential transition from placid grazer to raging bull, where the animal has been actively provoked. Depending on which side of this scenario we sit — metaphorically speaking — it could be that we suddenly experience some sort of imminent backlash; or that we act out ourselves, turning to face an aggressor and preparing to charge.

With outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto), we are not always so directly involved, but we see some fallout around us. So, alternatively, there may just be a bit of weird energy around, with random events that unsettle us. We are encouraged to embrace the unexpected, because there’s nothing else we can really do. Whatever happens, this t-square occurs in fixed signs, which makes a particular fate feel fixed, or at least gives it a “long-term” quality.

That said, note that Uranus will turn to apparent retrograde motion on August 15, so whatever this weird force may be, and however it presents, it very well could turn out to be simply “of the moment” — something temporary, with a peculiar appropriateness about it. With Taurus emphasized, it will almost certainly be related to security issues, and may tie in with concerns about money, possessions, and employment. The Aquarian focus also underlines fairness. From a societal perspective, this could indicate a move towards equalization between socioeconomic classes, with ordinary people securing more rights typically reserved for the privileged.

The strong Uranus/Aquarius signature in the t-square signals a concern with global and environmental issues, such as climate change — and the activities of related groups, such as “Extinction Rebellion,” who have felt a need to point out how the ongoing security of planet Earth is desperately at stake. Such groups have been urgently trying to awaken less concerned segments of the public, and may now deliver fresh lightning bolts that disrupt everyday activities. In terms of how we personally experience Uranus in Taurus, this could range from being the person calling out the message from the top of a commuter train, to being the recipient of the journalist’s story about it, which perhaps disrupts a cosy mealtime with the dramatic scene fleeting by on the news.

We ought not ignore Saturn’s involvement, though. With Saturn retrograde, clear boundaries may not be strong enough, or so stringent as to be suffocating, since there is often no happy medium with a retrograde planet acting “out of sorts.” Saturn in Capricorn forms an applying conjunction with Pluto, which is conjunct separating Jupiter. Far from being merely grouped together, these retrogradations show haphazard “comings and goings,” indicating how affiliations and developments may be changing. A project that had expansion or distance associated with it could need reining in. Many relationships are subject to U-turns.

Notably, all three of these planets — Saturn, Jupiter, and Pluto — are retrograde. So, although a review and adjustment may be necessary by all involved, an overall plan need not be lost forever. However, some characters may disappear and changes may merit a serious rethink based on new values.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer, written by Diana Collis.