What the Super Rare 2023 Blue Moon Means for Your Zodiac Sign What on earth is the blue supermoon?
Full moon and supermoon astrology are a little bit like regular astrology on steroids. But to understand why the occurrence is so special, you’ll need a little background on what a supermoon even is. See, it happens only when the moon is full during the closest point in its orbit around the big blue marble: earth. Supermoons have a larger, brighter, more magical appearance, and one is capping off the month of August this year.
Now add to that the fact that there are two full moons in the month, a phenomenon known as a blue moon (though it’s not actually blue). The second full moon in the month, appearing at its closest point to the earth? That’s what we call a blue supermoon.
Think of this blue supermoon as opening night. You have been rehearsing for a play all summer, and now it’s showtime, folks! This particular blue supermoon will be in the most emotional sign of the zodiac: Pisces. As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces is all about compassion. It has learned the lessons of the previous signs and can empathize with their experiences. With dreamy Pisces at the helm, you may even feel a bit swoony, making zodiac sign compatibility something to pay close attention to, along with your summer romance forecast.
When is the 2023 blue supermoon?
You still have time to catch this rare celestial event. The blue supermoon will reach its peak at 9:36 p.m. ET on Aug. 30, 2023. If you miss that, you’ll have to wait until 2032, when the next blue supermoon will appear.
How will the blue supermoon affect you?
Full moon and supermoon astrology are important to pay attention to because they are closely aligned with your emotional life. You are likely to feel your emotions most deeply in the few days before the lunar event. As a longtime astrologer, I have seen clients make grand statements during these transits, only to walk it back a little the next week when things calm down. I have also seen clients truly follow their hearts and commit to life changes.
The best approach to using full moon and supermoon astrology is to listen to your heart and be true to it. That said, you don’t necessarily have to post all over social media about it!
Looking at the big picture is important when dealing with full moon and supermoon astrology, so you don’t want to get caught in the weeds by small distractions. Remember to focus on using your sign’s unique good luck to maximize good fortune. A few days after the full moon, energy starts to come down, so factor in some downtime the following week. Then it’s time to gear up for working with the fall equinox zodiac!
Curious what the supermoon has in store for you? Read on to find out.
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Aries (March 21–April 19)
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and Pisces is the last. But they live right next to each other. And that’s significant with a blue supermoon in Pisces this August. It’s a great time for hotheaded Aries folks to cool off. Get in touch with your sense of innocence and vulnerability. Aries is the “baby” of the zodiac and Pisces the “elder,” so let your inner grandparent take care of you.
For once, you don’t need to be the boss. Let others take care of themselves a bit so you can nurture your own heart. Your loved ones will be pleased with the more soft-spoken version of you, and you may end up No. 1 on the list of the most polite zodiac signs! Time spent under the radar will do you good—you are sure to come out of it with more energy than ever.
