Full Moon - 12:31 GMT - 15 August

The full moon this month coincides with Venus being conjunct with the Sun, so that's in opposition to the Moon's position of course.  Alongside the Moon we have Icarus and Achilles, so an interesting combination of energies.

Mars will be moving through gate 29, the abyss.  This I Ching hexagram is water, over water, and the energy is all about the deluge, the flood, the art is to allow yourself to flow with what you are encountering neither clinging to the side for dear life nor being inundated and drowning.  In Human Design this energy is often associated with a 'yes', it's that impulse to agree to anything that will relieve the pressure, the unknown.  Mars represents our action in the world, traditionally seen as the yang and masculine parts of ourselves.  So be very aware of a potential to agree to something you may later regret. Sometimes it's better to tread-water, however uncomfortable that may feel in the moment.

Venus and the Sun will be in 4 line 4 ... this is a very particular moment, 4 is an ajna gate, so we are dealing with mental energy, it looks for answers and is often linked to out of the box thinking and novel solutions.  Chetan has this to say:

4.4 Justifying:  A busy mind that somehow is going to find an answer for everything.  (The Sun has a special line for this position ...) You find mental formulas, realistic or not, for every conceivable life situation.

Hold that second sentence in mind, when combined with the urge to agree to anything to reduce the pressure this Full Moon could be very tricky to negotiate.  Make sure any decision you need to make truly feels right for you around this time.

And there are other warning signs for you ... conjunct the Moon will be Icarus, he flew too close to the Sun and Achilles, the one with the vulnerable point - are in gate 49, the revolution.  Definitely not a day for going against your inner knowing.  If you feel overwhelmed to make a decision take 24 hours and see how it feels Thursday, if you have to make a choice take some time alone to really tune into what you are feeling, and trust it.

And for the Runic energy ... Gebo.  This one is about the exchange, the gift, it's about the bonds made between people as they give and receive - it's also associated with contracts too.  It's interesting this one should step forward as the moment of Full Moon happens in line 4 which is all about our networks, where we give and receive.  When I journeyed to this Rune during my apprenticeship I was shown the importance of standing at the mid point to achieve balance, neither giving too much nor receiving too little.  Odin says in the Havamal that one should not receive  more than one is prepared to give in return.

I forgot to give you the half months for August ... we have just finished Thurisaz which was giants and difficulties, but having the tools to overcome them.  From 13th we are working with Ansuz, this is Odin's rune and about answers and communications.

Enjoy the rest of August.