The Aries Full Moon

On Thursday, October 17th, we have a Full Moon in Aries. The Sun, our conscious self, will be in Libra at 24 degrees. and the moon, our unconscious self, will be in Aries at 24 degrees. 

Full Moons are a time of release, letting go, purging of the old. It's the culmination of the lunar cycle. New Moons are when we set intentions and put in our manifestations, as it's the first phase of the lunar cycle and the sun and moon are in the same signs creating harmonious energy. With the Full Moon, the sun and the moon are in opposing signs, creating the notorious chaotic full moon energy. 

The Moon in Aries bring energy, optimism, action, courage, openness to change, as well as impulsiveness, impatience, a need for control/leadership, and being more easily agitated. The Moon is soft and passive, wanting to nurture our emotions and feel safe, but Aries is fiery, pioneering, and active. 

During this time we may feel our emotions strongly. We may feel on the high side energized, excited, and motivated. On the low side, we may need to be mindful of how we express our emotions (especially anger), as well as getting enough body movement/exercise, and finding healthy outlets for our emotions like creating art, writing, moving our bodies, journaling, breath-work, meditation, walking, shaking our body, spending time outside or however else feels best for you.

There are some additional energies playing into this Aries Full Moon.

To start, we have Chiron, the asteroid that is called the Wounded Healer, is conjunct the Moon by just a few degrees in Aries (conjunct means right next to each other, within 5-10 degrees - the closer together, the strong their energies amplify each others)

Chiron tells us where we need to bring love and healing. It's the areas that needs deep emotional healing and with that healing brings our greatest gifts. Chiron needs love to move towards it's growth. 

So with Chiron, our wounds and greatest gifts, conjunct the fiery Aries Moon, our unconscious, our emotions, our inner world, this tells us that this Aries Full Moon has the potential to bring up some deep emotional hurts that need our attention and our love.

But that's not all. There's also Pluto and Mars in opposition to each other, with Mars in Cancer at 27 degrees and Capricorn in Pluto at 29 degrees. 

Mars is about action, energy, drive, aggression, war, sexual nature, ambition. Pluto is about change, death and rebirth, destruction, regeneration, power, deep psychological and emotional transformation. 

Mars in Cancer, focuses on on our emotions, on caring for others, on feeling things first. Pluto in Capricorn, emphases the changes and transformations around our work, our success, the way we go after our goals, structure, tradition, societal rules and our relationship with authority. With these two planets in opposition, there is emotional and practical tension. 

This opposition in these two cardinal signs, creates a grand cardinal cross with the sun and moon being in opposition in the other two cardinal signs. 

The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. The Cardinal signs are the initiators, the starters, the do-ers, the visionaries. They start projects, get things going, create action and movement.

With the Aries Full Moon in a Grand Cardinal Cross, this emphasizes the action energy of Aries.

So we have Mars, which rules Aries, in Cancer, and the Moon, which rules Cancer, in Aries. These are uncomfortable positions for the Moon and Mars to be in, as Aries and Mars likes action, excitement, and impulsivity and the Moon and Cancer likes comfort, nurturing, and security. 

This Full Moon is about starting something, about changing the way you do things, about breaking down and purging the old and healing the wounds in order to start doing things in a way that is truly aligned with you. Although this time is about action, it's also about emotional healing and clarity. It's about finding new ways to confront things in a way that honors our feelings. With the Chiron Conjunction, and the Mars-Pluto Opposition, there is a strong need for emotional healing around deep-seated wounds, experiences, and mindsets.

You can look up your birth chart on astro.com and see where this Aries Full Moon falls in your birth chart. Read below to see where you might feel this the most based on where the Aries Moon falls in your chart.

Where you might feel this: 

1st House (House of Self, Identity, and Appearance)

• Themes: With the Aries Full Moon conjunct Chiron in the 1st house, this is a time of deep personal reflection and healing around your identity. You may feel emotional intensity around how you assert yourself or express your individuality. Chiron brings up wounds related to self-worth and confidence, asking you to heal these aspects of yourself.
• Lessons: How do you present yourself to the world? Are there wounds around self-expression or confidence that need attention? You may need to confront issues of self-image and how you’ve been hiding or downplaying your true self.
• Action: Focus on healing and asserting your identity. Release old limiting beliefs about yourself, and be courageous in standing up for who you are. The tension from the Grand Cross might push you to balance your needs with those of others (Libra) and confront power struggles (Pluto in Capricorn).

2nd House (House of Money, Values, and Self-Worth)

• Themes: In the 2nd house, the Full Moon illuminates your relationship with money, material resources, and your sense of value. Chiron’s influence may bring up wounds around worthiness or self-esteem, especially if you’ve been defining your value through possessions or financial success.
• Lessons: Are you valuing yourself based on external measures, like money or possessions, rather than intrinsic worth? This Full Moon asks you to heal any insecurities around self-worth and re-evaluate how your financial decisions reflect your true values.
• Action: Reflect on how you handle finances and material possessions. Let go of any fears of scarcity or feelings of inadequacy related to wealth. The Grand Cross will bring tension between your personal resources (Aries) and shared resources or power dynamics (Pluto in Capricorn).

3rd House (House of Communication, Learning, and Siblings)

• Themes: In the 3rd house, the Aries Full Moon shines a light on how you communicate, learn, and connect with your immediate environment, including siblings. Chiron's presence suggests there may be past wounds in how you’ve expressed yourself or been heard by others.
• Lessons: Are there unresolved issues in your communication patterns? This Full Moon asks you to heal wounds related to speaking your truth or feeling misunderstood by others. You may also need to reflect on how you approach learning and intellectual growth.
• Action: Work on healing your communication style. Be mindful of any past trauma that affects how you speak or listen, particularly in close relationships like siblings or neighbors. The Grand Cross could create tension between balancing personal expression (Aries) and broader life philosophies or beliefs (Pluto in Capricorn).

4th House (House of Home, Family, and Emotional Foundations)

• Themes: The Full Moon in your 4th house highlights issues related to home, family, and your emotional foundations. Chiron's conjunction brings up deep emotional wounds, likely stemming from your upbringing, family dynamics, or early emotional experiences.
• Lessons: Are there unresolved issues within your family or your sense of security that need healing? This is a time to address emotional patterns that affect your home life and inner world. You may need to confront painful memories or ancestral patterns that have impacted your sense of safety.
• Action: Focus on healing emotional wounds related to your home and family life. Consider how you can create a more nurturing environment for yourself. The Grand Cross could bring up tension between your inner emotional world (Aries) and career or public responsibilities (Pluto in Capricorn).

5th House (House of Creativity, Romance, and Children)

• Themes: With the Full Moon in the 5th house, you are called to reflect on your creativity, romantic life, and how you experience joy and pleasure. Chiron may bring up wounds around your self-expression, perhaps related to feeling stifled in creative endeavors or unappreciated in romantic relationships.
• Lessons: Have you been holding back creatively or romantically out of fear of rejection or failure? This is a time to heal those wounds and reclaim your joy. If there are unresolved issues related to children or parenting, they may surface now as well.
• Action: Let go of past hurts related to love, creativity, or joy. Be courageous in expressing yourself, whether that’s through art, romance, or play. The Grand Cross could create tension between personal pleasure (Aries) and social expectations or long-term goals (Pluto in Capricorn).

6th House (House of Health, Work, and Daily Routines)

• Themes: In the 6th house, the Aries Full Moon brings focus to your health, daily routines, and work life. Chiron here suggests that past wounds around service, health, or feeling unappreciated in your work environment may come to the surface.
• Lessons: Are you taking care of your health and well-being, or have you been neglecting yourself? This Full Moon asks you to heal old patterns of overwork, neglect, or self-sacrifice. There may also be a need to reconsider your daily routines and how they contribute to your overall wellness.
• Action: Focus on healing your relationship with work and health. Create a balanced routine that supports both your physical and emotional well-being. The Grand Cross may create tension between personal health (Aries) and work obligations or career pressure (Pluto in Capricorn).

7th House (House of Partnerships, Marriage, and Contracts)

• Themes: In the 7th house, the Full Moon highlights your close relationships and partnerships. Chiron here brings up wounds related to how you connect with others, especially in one-on-one relationships. This could involve romantic partners, business partners, or even open enemies.
• Lessons: Are there unresolved relationship wounds that need to be addressed? This Full Moon asks you to heal any old hurts related to abandonment, rejection, or imbalance in your relationships. It’s also about finding a balance between asserting your own needs and compromising with others.
• Action: Focus on healing your partnerships. Have honest conversations and confront any imbalances or unresolved pain. The Grand Cross could create tension between your personal needs (Aries) and relationship dynamics (Pluto in Capricorn).

8th House (House of Shared Resources, Intimacy, and Transformation)

• Themes: In the 8th house, the Aries Full Moon focuses on issues of shared resources, power, and intimacy. Chiron may bring up old wounds related to trust, vulnerability, and emotional depth in your close relationships or financial partnerships.
• Lessons: Are there unresolved issues around intimacy or power dynamics in your relationships? This is a time to heal deep emotional wounds, especially those tied to trust, shared resources, or transformative life events like loss or trauma.
• Action: Let go of any fears around vulnerability and trust. Focus on healing power struggles in your relationships and transforming old wounds into sources of strength. The Grand Cross may highlight tension between personal transformation (Aries) and external power structures (Pluto in Capricorn).

9th House (House of Higher Learning, Travel, and Belief Systems)

• Themes: The Full Moon in the 9th house highlights issues related to your belief systems, education, and long-term vision. Chiron’s influence suggests that wounds related to faith, higher learning, or your worldview may come up for healing.
• Lessons: Are there outdated beliefs or limiting worldviews that are holding you back? This Full Moon asks you to confront these limiting beliefs and open yourself up to new perspectives. You may also need to address past hurts related to travel, education, or spirituality.
• Action: Focus on expanding your horizons by healing old wounds related to your beliefs. The Grand Cross could create tension between personal growth (Aries) and societal expectations or responsibilities (Pluto in Capricorn).

10th House (House of Career, Public Life, and Reputation)

• Themes: In the 10th house, the Full Moon focuses on your career, reputation, and public life. Chiron’s influence here suggests that past wounds related to your professional life or public image may come to the surface.
• Lessons: Are there unresolved issues in your career or public standing that need healing? This is a time to reflect on how your professional life aligns with your true self and heal any wounds related to authority, recognition, or failure.
• Action: Heal any professional wounds and focus on aligning your career with your authentic self. The Grand Cross could create tension between personal ambition (Aries) and societal structures or power dynamics (Pluto in Capricorn).

11th House (House of Friendships, Social Networks, and Aspirations)

• Themes: With the Full Moon in the 11th house, the focus is on friendships, social groups, and your long-term goals. Chiron suggests that old wounds related to belonging, social rejection, or feeling misunderstood within your groups may arise.
• Lessons: Are there unresolved issues around friendship or community? This Full Moon asks you to heal wounds related to feeling excluded or not fitting in. It also challenges you to re-evaluate your goals and aspirations.
• Action: Focus on healing your relationship with your social circles and aligning your goals with your true self. The Grand Cross could highlight tension between personal fulfillment (Aries) and societal structures or group dynamics (Pluto in Capricorn).

12th House (House of the Subconscious, Spirituality, and Hidden Matters)

• Themes: In the 12th house, the Aries Full Moon brings focus to your subconscious mind, spirituality, and hidden matters. Chiron’s influence suggests that past emotional or spiritual wounds may surface, especially those related to isolation or feeling disconnected from the divine.
• Lessons: Are there unresolved issues in your subconscious that need healing? This Full Moon asks you to confront hidden fears, traumas, or spiritual crises. It’s a time for deep emotional healing and releasing old baggage.
• Action: Engage in spiritual healing, meditation, or therapy to confront and release subconscious fears. The Grand Cross could create tension between personal healing (Aries) and external responsibilities or societal pressures (Pluto in Capricorn).

 With Love, Tara Grace