While the Sun's radiance warms us with grace during Libra season, it also stirs intense emotions that demand our active attention. The brilliance of the Super Full Moon in Aries illuminates our deeply rooted wounds, challenging us to courageously reconcile our need for self-assertion with the desire to avoid unnecessary conflict in our relationships and lives.
Aries, ruled by Mars, is the first sign in the zodiac. Independent, swift, and fiery, Aries seeks courage by conquering fears. Libra, an air sign, reminds us of our interconnectedness in the world. Refined Libra, ruled by Venus, seeks peace, personal connection, and fairness. While Aries focuses on self-action, Libra is oriented toward "we." This opposition prompts a need for balance in relationships, where compromise doesn't equate to weakness and claiming ourselves isn't selfish.
Chiron, the "Wounded Healer," plays a significant role during this Moon, representing our wounds and offering the keys to healing. Chiron is a celestial body that orbits between Saturn and Uranus, named after the centaur healer and teacher from Greek mythology. Chiron has been retrograde in the sign of Aries since July 26th of this year, relating to our courage, autonomy, and personal sense of identity. As the Moon approaches a retrograde Chiron, raw emotions urge us to examine and rewrite the narrative surrounding our pain, transforming it from a source of sorrow or shame into a testament of strength that honors our selfhood. Chiron in Aries teaches that healing is not passive; it requires bravery, the choice to continually show up, with visible wounds and open hearts, ready to fight for our right to be ourselves.
Pluto in Capricorn and Mars in Cancer both add compelling layers of emotional complexity to this lunar phase. Mars, the planet of passion, action, and drive, becomes more empathetic, nurturing, and self-protective, challenging the Moon in Aries' need for directness. Pluto, the planet of transformation, urges us to confront our shadows, particularly those connected to our personal power, inner authority, and meaningful career ambitions.
This lunar phase is a potent initiator, bringing to the surface painful issues that have been simmering beneath the surface and can no longer be ignored or repressed. Emotions may be volatile and challenging to manage, so be mindful of the potential for emotional breakdowns or breakthroughs. Avoid lashing out defensively or shutting down as a protective measure. During serious and honest conversations, strive to remain open-minded, speak from your heart, and wield your power with fortitude, integrity, and sensitivity. Consider your desired outcome and remember compassion for all as you delve deep into your emotions and mind, confronting difficult truths and old demons. While navigating this deeply layered Moon phase, the Sun in Libra reminds us to find our inner balance and serenity.
This Super Moon in Aries calls us to step into the fire and confront our wounds, release our fears, and embrace all of who we are—including the parts of ourselves that have been diminished, given away, feel inadequate, or unlovable. Recognizing that embracing these very aspects can transform and heal us, we realize that they are what make us uniquely, authentically whole.
This Full Moon in Aries occurs on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 7:26 AM EDT.
This week's moon magic was written by our contributor, Deborah Sipple, Evolutionary Astrologer
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