🌙 August 2025 Moon Phases & Ritual Guide
August is a month of fiery courage and deep inner work — Leo season sets the stage for big, bold intentions, while the Scorpio Moon makes sure we don’t gloss over the shadow stuff. Whether you’re manifesting, releasing, or just trying to keep your energy balanced, these lunar moments are your guideposts.
(And yes — if you’re celebrating the first harvest festival, don’t miss our Lughnasadh guide and the full August Witch’s Almanac.)
🌓 First Quarter – 1 August | Scorpio
Theme: Dig deep & get real.
Scorpio doesn’t do surface-level — this quarter Moon is about acting with emotional honesty. You’ve been dreaming big; now, what action actually scares you a little? That’s where the magic is.
Ritual: Write down what you’re ready to face (habits, fears, conversations). Burn it safely and scatter the ashes outdoors.
Shadow Questions:
- What truth am I avoiding because it feels uncomfortable?
- How do I self-sabotage when I get close to real change?
- Where do I need to practice emotional bravery?
(If you’re new to shadow work, grab our Shadow Work Starter Journal — it’s built for this.)
🌕 Full Moon – 9 August | Aquarius
Theme: Liberation & perspective.
This airy full Moon wants you to break free from patterns, rules, and expectations that aren’t yours. Aquarius says: “Your weird is your power. Own it.”
Ritual: Make a list of external pressures you’re done carrying. Tear it into tiny pieces and release them into the wind.
Shadow Questions:
- Where am I dimming myself to fit in?
- What outdated rules am I still following?
- How do I feel about my relationship to community?
🌗 Last Quarter – 16 August | Taurus
Theme: Grounded reflection.
This is a slow-down moment. Taurus invites you to anchor your energy, enjoy simple pleasures, and get honest about what’s worth keeping in your life.
Ritual: Brew a cup of herbal tea (rosemary or peppermint), sip slowly, and journal about what’s been draining you.
Shadow Questions:
- Where do I cling to comfort over growth?
- What am I holding on to that no longer serves me?
- What does true stability look like for me?
🌑 New Moon – 23 August | Virgo
Theme: Fresh structure.
Virgo loves a plan — but don’t make this about overthinking. Use this new Moon to set practical, grounded intentions for your health, work, or daily life.
Ritual: Write one small, manageable change you can commit to for the next 30 days. Keep it on your altar.
Shadow Questions:
- Where am I using “perfection” as an excuse not to start?
- What daily habits would make my life flow better?
- How can I show up for myself with more compassion?
🌓 First Quarter – 31 August | Scorpio
Theme: Transformation round two.
Yep, Scorpio’s back. Take this as a second chance to act with courage, shed emotional baggage, and step into your power.
Ritual: Light a black candle and focus on what needs to be fully released. Visualise the cords dissolving.
Shadow Questions:
- What am I still holding onto from earlier this month?
- Where am I avoiding my own transformation?
- What does empowerment look like in practice?
Work with the Moon All Month
Want to go deeper?
- Grab our 2025 Lunar Journal for prompts & tracking.
- Keep the 2025 Moon Phase Calendar on your altar for easy planning.
