On Thursday, October 1st, 2020 (2:05 PM PDT and 5:05 PM EDT) the Full Moon shines in the fiery and passionate sign of Aries. The sign that thirsts for life, is full of energy, and has the heart of the warrior. Her greatest strength is her determination. When she’s told “no,” she only hears “find another way.” Aries knows what it means to push through and she certainly knows how to keep moving. She’s wired for battle and rightly so, because instinctually she knows, she’s either going to be the hunter or the prey. And so what she’s really here to develop is a large dose of courage. Now since she’s always armed for battle, her shadow can creep in if she doesn’t use her energy in a constructive or helpful manner. You’ll immediately know, because she’ll appear like a loose cannon. In other words, she’s always on the attack and anyone who comes along her path will likely feel the need to defend his or herself. Does that sound a bit intense? Well, newsflash: she is. 

So what does this mean for this Full Moon? 

 As you know, the Full Moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Moon and the Sun. Right now the Sun falls in Libra, the sign that wants peace and balance, and is wired for relationship, while the Moon, as we already discussed, is set ablaze in the bold and daring sign of Aries. So on the one hand, we can feel Libra calling for fairness, compromise, and the needs of the “other”, while Aries is ready to claim what she wants for herself without any compromise. Can you feel the tension? It’s certainly building both internally and externally, and is spilling out onto the world’s stage. It seems that in order to move through all the shifts and changes, we will need to lean into Libra’s energy of compromise and connectivity. Hint: When you feel the tension rising, instead of seeing it as a problem, engage with it as an invitation to know what both the “I” and the “we” need right now. 

I’d also like to add that Chiron, the comet connected to the wounded healer archetype, is cozied up really close to the Moon and pushes us to feel into our wounds, to the places where we’ve been hurt, and all the places that leave us feeling vulnerable. So don’t be surprised if some of your past hurts come more into the light right now.The good news is that Chiron wants us to break open from those tender spots within, and when we tend to them, it becomes a place where we can help others heal, too. If you feel extra sensitive or more exposed during this Full Moon, try not to react to external situations. Instead, turn inward, and see how you can gently and kindly respond to your vulnerabilities. 

I should also mention that Mars, the ruler of Aries, is retrograde and making a difficult alignment to both Pluto, the planet of transformation and regeneration, and to Saturn, the planet of limitations and restrictions. So while Aries energy usually propels us forward, you might feel like you have the weight of your world tied around your neck or pulling you down due to all the restrictions, limitations, and responsibilities that surround you. Or maybe you’re experiencing friction with authority figures or maybe there are some places or people that you need to break free from. Whatever it is, there’s a good chance that this energy will carry on throughout the month of October. So do your best to understand what wants to transform within and around you by facing these limitations. 

Keep in mind that sometimes clashes are necessary and the friction can be a tool to helps us find exactly what it is that we need. So take some time and consider: What are these restrictions and limitations teaching you? What is holding you back? Where are you maturing? What is the tension you feel within?Where is your energy pulling you? What do you feel you need the courage to face and conquer? What’s the anger about? What does your frustration need?How do you tend to uncomfortable emotions when they come to the surface? Where have you felt most vulnerable recently? How might you tend to your wound? 

 We will all feel the tension during this Full Moon between the intense fiery energy of Aries, who is ready to claim what’s hers, in contrast with the peaceful and other focused energy of Libra that is asking us to consider the other. Each of us will experience this lunar energy differently depending on where Aries is located in your chart or if you have a natal planet associated with it. If you would be interested in a more personalized reading, I’d love to set up a session with you. 

>>>play on<<<

[*Note* The ABOVE contains a personification of the sign Aries. The sign is not gendered and the SHE could just as easily be used as HE.]