The October Full Moon in Aries delivers a jolt of courage, passion, and motivation, empowering you to take bold action to go after what you want. Expect this one to draw out deep feelings, bring hidden information to light, and drive you toward greater authenticity.
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. Embracing these very aspects allow transformation and healing.
This Moon is the first of three consecutive Supermoons. Not only do Supermoons appear larger in the sky because of their proximity to Earth, we feel the gravitational pull of the Moon more strongly. Supermoons are also known for helping to bring in abundance, clarifying ideas, and the accomplishment of projects.
This is the first Full Moon after Eclipse season, it may feel like a veil has been lifted and you're better able to understand any insight or lessons that have been floating to the surface. When it comes to a Full Moon, nothing is a coincidence.
Just as the brightness of the Full Moon illuminates the night sky, symbolic illumination occurs within our own lives. What energy has been building inside you? What has made you feel powerful lately? What has been draining you? The Full Moon acts as a catalyst for emotional release for any feelings that can no longer be contained.
This Full Moon in Aries occurs on Monday, October 6th, 2025, at 11:47 pm ET/ 8:47 pm PT
Aries: Be the Warrior
To understand this Aries Full Moon, we turn to its ruler, Mars. Mars is the planet of action, drive, and assertiveness and right now, it's touring the watery sign of Scorpio. Don't let the water fool you: Mars loves being here. This placement empowers us to stop looking at what we do and start intensely examining why we do it, digging into our fundamental desires and the energetic forces that truly move us. We may also find ourselves trying to break free from anything that has been making us feel stuck, limited, or unworthy. Let go of anything that's been too heavy to carry.
Aries carries powerful warrior energy. It is the creator and destroyer; knowing what needs to be burned in order for higher harmony and authenticity to flow. Be mindful of your emotions and any anger that arises around this Full Moon. Destruction must happen for things to be reborn but not at the cost of overexertion. If you are a naturally fiery personality, this would be something to keep in mind. But if you are more passive, embrace this fire and use it to assert what you need.
When Aries & Libra Collide
The Aries-Libra axis is a dynamic blend of diplomacy and decisive action, focusing on balancing relationships and personal goals. The Libra Sun seeks harmony, fairness, and connection, while the Aries Moon provides courage, initiative, and direct action for self-purpose. This Full Moon invites us to find a balance between these two energies. Here we can create an ambiance that is socially graceful yet independently courageous, able to inspire cooperation while also sparking the nature of your inner leader. Where Aries offers the drive and motivation to seek out your passions and focus, Libra provides the balance to support it in your everyday life.
Full Moon in Aries Fire Ritual
Nothing screams Aries like a good ol' fashion burning ritual. During a Full Moon we have an opportunity to feed our power. In Aries, that power is your own inner fire yearning to be stoked. Fire magic is often used to set goals in motion or burn away what no longer serves us. Fire creates heat, heat creations motion, motion manifests as action to blaze the path to our desired journey.
The Full Moon in Aries illuminates the tension between self (Aries) and other (Libra). We release the baggage that prevents us from being our authentic, independent self, which in turn, allows us to build harmonious relationships. For this ritual, you will be using fire magic to connect with your own energy and emotions that have been building up inside you that are in need of release. If any part of this ritual doesn't resonate with you, I invite you to make your own substitutions that align with your goals.
What you'll need:
- FIRE or anything that can product a flame. This can be as simple as a candle or as big as a bonfire. If the weather permits and you have access to one, I always recommend a bonfire for a Full Moon ritual. It gets you outside and physically closer to the Moon.
- Pen and paper to write down your intentions
- A fire-safe container if you're not doing a bonfire, like a ceramic bowl or cauldron
- Music. Nothing helps you raise your energy faster than a good playlist (spooky season vibes encouraged). Pick songs that ignite your inner fire.
Journal Prompts for reflection:
- What am I being too agreeable or passive about?
- What old habit, limiting belief, or fear is actively preventing me from taking the next bold step?
- What resentment or anger am I still carrying that drains my energy and distracts me from my potential?
- What has my energy been focused on lately? Is it taking too much of my energy or is it exactly where it needs to be?
The Ritual:
- Prep your ritual space. Get everything ready and organized so when the ritual starts your focus can be solely on your intentions. If you're going the bonfire route, start the fire first. Have everything you need nearby so you don't need to break your concentration or flow after you've begun.
- Sit comfortably under the light of the Full Moon. Face the sky and take three deep, slow breaths to center yourself. The intention here is to ground and clear the mind. It's very hard to direct your energy with a busy brain. Getting in a meditative state allows for any thoughts or insights to come to the surface. Reflect on the journal prompts above. Take as much time as you need here.
- On strips of paper, write down your answers to the above journal prompts. Feel free to add anything else that you wish to let go of. Be direct and specific.
- Hold the stack of papers in your hands. Feel the weight of these burdens. Then, declare the following:
“By the power of the Aries flame and the wisdom of the Libra scale, I choose my sovereignty. I release this weight back to the universe, trusting that I am whole without it.”
- Carefully and intentionally, light each strip of paper from the candle and place it into your fire-safe container. As each piece burns, visualize the belief or burden dissolving into ash, transforming into the fiery energy of pure potential. Feel the weight lessening as you let go of each piece of paper.
- Dance. There's no better Moon to let your inner fire out and move freely with it than an Aries Full Moon. Dance has always been a form of medicine when it comes to releasing pent up emotions or anger. Let whatever your feeling flow through you as you let go of what needs to be left behind.
- Affirm your renewed potential by speaking any affirmations that resonate with you out loud. "I courageously step into my power and boldly initiate the life I desire" "I am ready to use my full, untamed potential. And so it is"
- Allow the candle to safely burn out, or gently extinguish the flame. Scatter the ashes outside, returning the transformed energy to the Earth. If you're doing a bonfire, let it die out on its own.
About the Writer
Kendra is the creator of Luna Lifted, an eclectic witch with a passion for sharing her craft and knowledge of magick with the world. When she's not designing and creating new things for Luna Lifted, you can find her reading a fantasy novel, gardening, gaming, or indulging in a long bath. Kendra resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her three cats: Tunechi, Rumi, and Marceline.
