Full Moon in Sagittarius | Guru Purnima | Purva Ashadha Nakshatra

The full moon of July 10, 2025, rises with the energy of Guru Purnima, a sacred time to honor our teachers, guides, mentors, and those who have illuminated our path. Guru means “dispeller of darkness”—and this moon invites us to reflect on all who have helped us find the light during times of uncertainty. It’s a time to bow to the wisdom that has nourished us, and to honor not just external teachers, but also the inner guru—the compass within that continually guides us toward truth.

This moon falls in Purva Ashadha nakshatra, the invincible star, carrying the expansive energy of Jupiter—who is also casting a direct glance into Sagittarius at this time. The cosmic waters of Apas, the goddess of purification, are active now, dissolving distortions and clarifying what is real.

This is a moon of purification and clarity—a time to examine what you’ve built your life around, the “altars” you’ve tended, and whether they still nourish your soul.
What roles, identities, or performances are ready to dissolve—not because they’re wrong, but because they are complete?
Where have you over-identified with appearances or projections?
This is a time of reckoning. Let only the real remain.

Purity does not mean perfection—it means essence. Sagittarius brings the fire of truth and vision; it reminds us that truth doesn’t need to be loud to be heard, it needs to be clear. As Jupiter supports this full moon, we are invited to recalibrate our internal circuitry and pivot from old ideas or illusions into a place of essential clarity.

Saturn stations retrograde just two days after this moon, conjunct Neptune in Pisces. This planetary alignment adds weight to the water element—both emotionally and literally. Watch for emotional tides rising and for the way reality itself feels slippery. Saturn tests alignment, not achievement. Its retrograde slows us down to sharpen our discernment.

There’s a message here: You are exactly on time. There’s no rush to be somewhere else or someone else. The slow pace helps refine your tone so it’s your own, no longer masked by false tones or projections from others.

Also important to note:

• The water element is strong and unstable now—take extra care with water-related travel or activities.
• Mercury retrogrades July 17 through August 11, 2025, in watery Cancer, affecting communication, travel, and technology. Be patient with delays and miscommunications.
• Mars and Ketu conjunct on July 20, beginning the breakdown of the Kala Sarpa Yoga that has gripped us for months. This can stir volatility and potential conflict globally and individually. It’s a powerful time to pray for peace and stay centered in your own soul’s rhythm.

This full moon is auspicious, even amid these challenging energies. It is a time to honor your teachers—offer flowers, fruits, prayers, or acts of gratitude to those who’ve shaped you.

It is also a time to become your own teacher.
What truth are you no longer willing to hide?
What voice within you is ready to lead—even if no one applauds?
What flame is real enough to endure?

Let what is no longer true burn away. Let your field clear so that your essence can emerge.

This is sacred leadership.
This is purity and truth.
This is honoring the rhythm of your soul.

Love,
Michelle