Dancing in the Moonlight is August’s Full Moon Anthem

Ah, August. That golden, glowing stretch of summer where the air hangs heavy with possibility, and the moon shows up big and bold like she’s got something to say.

Enter: “Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest. A vibey slice of 1972 magic that is the full moon in musical form. If the moon hosted a roller rink under the stars, this would be track one on the neon playlist.

This song isn’t just about dancing. It’s about being lifted above the stress, above the noise, into that dream-state only the full moon can bring. It’s a community, a connection, a celebration. It’s soft breezes and open windows. It’s laughter echoing across the lawn while citronella candles flicker and someone’s blasting the boombox.

“Everybody here is out of sight / They don't bark and they don't bite.”

The August full moon is often called the Sturgeon Moon, which brings a glow of harvest, harmony, and heat. It’s a moon for gathering. For grooving. For letting go.

“We like our fun and we never fight / You can't dance and stay uptight.”

This full moon invites you to move your body, release your worries, and remember the joy of just being. No pressure. No perfect choreography. Just you, the music, and the moonlight. Like the best slow dance at the end of a high school mixer. Or a midnight swim at summer camp.

So crank it up. Step outside barefoot. Spin slowly. Laugh loud.

This moon? She wants you to feel good.
And this track? It’s her soundtrack.
Just imagine the cassette tape clicking into place.

Full Moon Journal Prompts

• Where am I ready to let joy lead?

• What does freedom feel like in my body?

• If I threw a moonlit garden party for my inner child, what would be on the playlist, the table, and the guest list?