Moon Magic – Full Moon and New Moon Tarot insights for August 2025
Welcome and step into the moonlight with me. Each month, the moon guides us through cycles of release and renewal—and when we listen closely, her energy speaks to our soul.
Come explore the intuitive tarot wisdom focused on both the Full Moon and New Moon energies. These readings can offer you inspiration, gentle guidance, and thoughtful journaling tips to help you manifest, reflect, and realign.
August invites us into the visionary Full Moon in Aquarius and the practical New Moon in Virgo; this energy calls us to dream big and lay the foundations to support those dreams. Let’s dive into the magic, intention, and messages waiting for you this month…
Full Moon in Aquarius – August 9, 2025
Aquarius is an air sign, associated with the Star card in tarot, and it embodies the energy of innovative thinkers with humanitarian hearts. Regardless of your sun sign, this full moon encourages you to envision a future aligned with your highest ideals. It’s a time to embrace your uniqueness and contribute to the collective good.
The Full Moon marks the peak of the lunar cycle, where energy is at its highest and everything is illuminated. It’s a time of release as well as completion. It’s also the ideal moment to release what no longer serves you—old patterns, limiting beliefs, emotional clutter—so you can make room for what’s next. Think of it as an energetic exhale before the reset.
Tarot Spread:
Card #1 – How to release limitations and think bigger.
The Sun – Celebrate your life. This is a perfect moment to reflect on all the times in your life when things worked out. By recognizing all the progress you’ve made, you’ll also realize that anything is possible. It starts with believing in yourself.
Card #2 – How to help the world right now.
Queen of Pentacles – Be kind and supportive to those in need, but also recognize that you cannot offer support if you’re exhausted. Set boundaries that lift yourself and your needs up so that you can, in turn, have the energy to offer a hand to others.
Card #3 – How to be more authentic.
The Fool – Stop worrying about what other people think is best for you, and take a leap of faith for something you believe in. Release your desire to people-please and take a step forward boldly. It’s not time to worry about whether you fall. What if you fly?
Affirmation:
“I shine my unique light, contributing to the collective harmony.”
Journaling Prompt:
In what ways can I align my personal goals with the needs of my community?
New Moon in Virgo – August 23, 2025
Virgo is an earth sign, associated with The Hermit card in tarot. This Virgo energy is very analytical and detail-oriented, and it embodies innovative thinkers with humanitarian hearts. With the new moon in meticulous Virgo, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your routines and habits. Seek clarity on new goals that will bring enlightenment and fulfillment.
The New Moon is a time of stillness, darkness, and deep potential for new beginnings and fresh intentions. Just like planting seeds in the soil, setting intentions during the New Moon allows your desires to grow and take form over the lunar cycle. This phase invites reflection, planning, and reconnecting with your soul’s desires.
Tarot Spread:
Card #1 – How to better nourish yourself.
The Magician – This card is a reminder that you create your reality. If you need to manifest better health or more money, now is the time. Focus your energy on your objective, and you’ll see positive changes rapidly.
Card #2 – Where to best focus your planning energy.
The Chariot – Victory is yours if you’re willing to take action. This card can also relate to movement from one place to another, so if you’ve been considering changing jobs or moving to a new home, this is a good time for that.
Card #3 – Which area of my life needs clarity?
Death – This card isn’t referring to a literal passing. It’s about closing a chapter and stepping into a new one. This is a good time to finish projects or evolve into something new. Transformation is at hand. Clarity will be yours when you decide to close a metaphorical door and step through a new one.
Affirmation:
“I create space for growth by embracing simplicity and order.“
Journaling Prompt:
What new daily practices can I implement to support my physical and mental health?
As August’s lunar cycle moves from the visionary Full Moon in Aquarius (an Air sign) to the grounded New Moon in Virgo (an Earth sign), we’re reminded to balance dreams with action, ideas with embodiment. Air lifts our thoughts and opens us to inspiration, while Earth anchors us in the present and invites practical steps forward.
Tarot is a powerful bridge between these realms, helping you translate intuitive whispers into tangible insight. Whether you’re releasing under the Full Moon or planting seeds with the New Moon, your cards can be a mirror for your soul, guiding you to deeper clarity and alignment with each lunar phase.
Let the moonlight guide you, and may your path be lit with purpose, magic, and meaning.
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