This week’s Aries Full Moon (11:25pm Wed 20 Oct AWST/ 1:25am Thurs 21 Oct AEST) is traditionally known as the Hunter’s Moon and it feels profoundly apt. As Sun-Moon oppositions, Full Moons amplify tensions between opposing energies that require integration, in both psyche and society, and signify moments of culmination and adjustment. But in Aries, the sign associated with the primal energetic push into new life, this Full Moon is also charged with with the energy to begin again.
The Aries Full Moon is ruled by Mars, the planet associated with the principles of action and assertion, the desires and passions that drive us, warrior energy and the impulse to react without thinking through consequences and it comes with warnings on the packet. Both the Full Moon and Mars are also squaring Pluto, planet of death, destruction, transformation, power and the processes of total breakdown that lead to renewal.
There are some excellent mitigating factors. Both Mercury, planet of the mind, magic and perception and the Greater Benefic, Jupiter, planet of growth, optimism and generosity have stationed direct this week, signalling a change in speed and direction after months of obstacles and challenges that have fuelled inward reflection. The speed could feel dizzying over coming week/s. Many people here in Narrm are already experiencing the strange anxiety of re-opening after so long in isolation. Under the current astrology, it looks wise to proceed gently, considering our steps until we find our own feet.
Mars and the Sun are making positive aspects to Jupiter, planet of wisdom, tolerance and openness in Aquarius, sign of social innovations and friendship networks. In forward motion the Greater Benefic is better able to express optimism and deliver opportunity, and Venus, planet of friendship, fairness and harmonious agreement, brings a love of illumination to the picture too. As Venus moves through Jupiter’s sign, Sagittarius, she also makes a positive aspect to the Greater Benefic. As ruler of Libra her influence lends inspiration to Mercury, Mars and the Sun as they move through the last difficult degrees of her sign to grow towards what they know to be true.
One of Libra’s key challenges is to find the courage to speak the truths that are essential for relationships to evolve and thrive although they may bring temporary disharmony. The challenge of Aries is naturally the opposite, to pause in self-reflection before reacting to triggers with aggression. Which brings us to the exquisite balancing act and opportunity of this Hunter’s Full Moon. Mercury, now direct in Libra, is also opposing wise Chiron, healer and teacher of heroes, at the exact degree of the Aries Full Moon 2020. This suggests a profound opportunity for integrating the wounds of self that have been triggered over the last year in our relationships through writing, contemplation and conversation. Mercury, the Psychopomp, guide of souls, has facilitated a deep review of old dynamics over recent weeks and as the Sun moves out and Mars moves into square now with Pluto, the insights emerge like a crowning birth. Births are never easy but they profoundly express divine possibility within embodied form.
We’ve all been changed irrevocably over the last 19 months. We’re still changing. Still need to change. The messages we each receive on and around this Aries Moon are purpose built for awareness stimulation. Observe your life with an eagle eye. The view is utterly remarkable. Remember ‘yes, and’. This week’s events give us what we need so that we can learn how to assert ourselves authentically in a spirit of expansive connection and possibility.
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