{"id":1366,"date":"2014-08-09T23:01:13","date_gmt":"2014-08-09T23:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/areasontosmile\/?p=1366"},"modified":"2014-08-09T23:01:13","modified_gmt":"2014-08-09T23:01:13","slug":"how-to-use-the-august-super-moon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/areasontosmile\/2014\/08\/how-to-use-the-august-super-moon.html","title":{"rendered":"How to use the August Super Moon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting August 10, we\u2019ll be experiencing one of the three \u2018super moons\u2019 of the summer, where the Moon is physically closer to the<\/p>\n

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Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter in the sky.\u00a0 This also means it will have greater influence on us than usual; there are going to be some BIG challenges to be aware of, but once you see them coming you can use to them to your advantage!<\/p>\n

The full moon will be in the sign of Aquarius, which means this weekend and the early days of next week are excellent time for creative projects, and making changes.\u00a0 The sign of Aquarius is generally associated with creativity, imagination, leadership, and change, so this energy can help you come up with new ideas, or start projects you\u2019ve been putting off.\u00a0 It also may cause some painful changes that are long overdue to finally happen as well, so keep your eyes open!<\/p>\n

As for the other planets, the Moon and Mercury will be opposite each other, so there may be conflicts between your mind and your emotions, or at least being able to clearly say how you feel.\u00a0 If you find friends or significant others are moody or acting strangely, this is why.\u00a0 You might also notice children go a bit extra crazy, breaking rules left and right that they normally understand.\u00a0 Just remember it\u2019s the planets messing with them, and keep a cool head!<\/p>\n

The Moon will be square to Saturn, which is a push to grow up and put on our big girl or boy undies!\u00a0 But combined with the high emotional energy, it\u2019s easy to get caught up between putting on a brave face and feeling very sad or vulnerable inside.\u00a0 Combined with the difficulties making logical sense of our emotions, this can result in some needless arguments if we aren\u2019t careful.\u00a0 Just realize you don\u2019t have<\/em> to put on a brave face if you don\u2019t want to, and you don\u2019t have to bury your emotions.\u00a0 Also realize if you KNOW someone is hiding something or not being open\u2026let them hold on to it.\u00a0 They\u2019ll open up soon enough.<\/p>\n

The Sun will be Conjunct with Mercury, which could cause us to feel ignored, and act out in childish ways to get attention.\u00a0 Are you sensing a theme here?\u00a0 Drama, drama, drama!\u00a0 If someone is brooding and explodes in a temper tantrum, this is why.\u00a0 Again, realize everyone\u2019s emotions are out of whack (including yours!) and don\u2019t take anything anyone says or does personally.<\/p>\n

This might seem like it\u2019s all bad news, but really it\u2019s nothing of the sort.\u00a0 The lesson of this full Moon is a call to look inward<\/em>.\u00a0 You can make some substantial inner progress if you are properly directing your focus.\u00a0 Pay attention to what is bubbling up inside of you, and just allow it; even if it doesn\u2019t make sense at the time.\u00a0 ESPECIALLY if it doesn\u2019t make sense, since it probably won\u2019t!\u00a0 Don\u2019t lash out or allow yourself to be provoked, or to get overly emotional because of anyone else\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n

Take some time to pamper yourself; read, write, and reflect.\u00a0 Start something new; a hobby, a project, or even a book or television series you\u2019ve been meaning to pick up.\u00a0 This will be one of the best times of the year to do some soul tending, so be sure to make the most of it!<\/p>\n

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