Full Moon July 31 2015 - Blue Moon Blues

The full moon on July 31 2015 is the second of the calendar month making it a rare blue moon. At 7 degrees Aquarius it falls within Aquarius decan 1. The full moon astrology is depressing to say the least, especially when it comes to maintaining harmony in close relationships.

Though not as complicated or intense as recent moon phases, it does emphasize the current theme of struggle against adversity and squabbling. The major players creating fear and anxiety are Jupiter and Venus square Saturn. This configuration gives hope of love and happiness yet makes it frustratingly difficult to achieve.

Full Moon Meaning

Like all full moons, the major planetary aspect is Sun opposite M oon. Along with the conjunction, this is the most important of all aspects in astrology. A full moon focuses our attention on relationships of all kind. A full moon itself has a relationship to the previous new moon. Projects you started during the previous moon phase two weeks ago can now be fine-tuned or completed, it is harvest time.

As the lunar qualities of emotions and instincts reach their peak at a full moon, you can take an objective and balanced look at your personal relationships. Being in touch with your own needs and intentions, and those of others, you can clearly see any relationships imbalances causing disharmony.

Blue Moon July 2015 Astrology

As mentioned above, this full moon adds to the theme of the previous new moon on July 15. The battle lines were drawn two weeks ago between partner or groups, with people going to any lengths necessary to win. A full moon does in itself places emphasis on intimate relationships, so it is the area of your close one to one relationships where the recent tensions will manifest.

Our blue moon chart is less complicates than previous moon phases, with fewer planetary aspects and no major fixed star lining up with the moon. The chart below shows that the major influence is the Venus Jupiter alignment square Saturn. Because both Venus and Saturn are retrograde, this is a long-lasting influence and I have talked about it in recent posts.

July 2015 Blue Moon Blues

Jupiter square Saturn is the most difficult major planetary aspect for the next six months. It points to trouble brewing in love relationships which are already experiencing disharmony. Hopes and dreams for the future may differ to such an extent that compromise may be difficult to achieve. A difference in opinions or beliefs may be the cause of contention, or squabbles may arise over finances and shared responsibilities.

Saturn stationary retrograde about to turn direct is at one of its most critical points. It complicates relationships, deepening fears and anxieties, plus adds a dimension of karmic guilt or payback. Saturn aligns with the generally positive fixed star Toliman. However, this star can spoil relationships with women due to exceptional circumstances. This is obviously pertinent due to Saturn square Venus and Jupiter.

The beautiful Venus Jupiter conjunction is of course very fortunate, promising love and abundance, riches and happiness. Venus retrograde does cause some complications, with interference from previous lovers or distance within love relationships. Venus on the major fixed star Regulus is not a good omen for romance and brings disappointments.

More troubling is Venus square Saturn because it is one of the most challenging of all aspects for love and happiness. The result can be poor self-esteem, isolation, loneliness and even depression. Because of retrograde motion, this aspect stays within 5 degrees orb from July 4 to August 14, covering all of this moon phase.

Mars square Uranus is widening in orb at 4 degrees but will still be felt as impatience and irritability. Tempers could get out of control and risky behavior could lead to accidents and other unwanted happenings.

Given this two-week full moon phase falls under the influence of the stressful April 2015 lunar eclipse, it would appear that piles of crap are to be heaped upon piles of crap when it comes to maintaining harmony in relationships. Fortunately, the August 14 new moon looks a lot more promising for love relationships