This is a busy week in the cosmos, one that might have us craving freedom pretty big time all week and then culminating at the fiery Aries full moon on Sunday.
Sun Square Saturn
We begin the week with the sun in Libra squaring Saturn in Capricorn, while at the same time, a brief t-square between Mercury, Uranus, and the moon. On Monday, the Sun's square to Saturn can have us acutely aware of how much responsibility we are carrying. At the same, Mercury in Scorpio is oppose Uranus in Taurus. This could have us craving, perhaps even awakening, to some deeper desires for freedom. Early Monday morning, the moon in Aquarius gets involved creating a very brief t-square between these planets and bringing our emotions into the picture. These energies combined could have us feeling a bit irrational and insensitive, saying things we might later regret. My advice for Monday is, check yourself before you wreck yourself. This energy can feel like a lot today and you can hurt someone, or yourself, through words if you are not careful.
Venus Enter Scorpio
Then on Tuesday October 8th we'll see Venus moving into Scorpio. This is not Venus' favorite place in the zodiac as Scorpio energy is quite heavy and intense for Venus. Her transit here could have us feeling a bit possessive and/or obsessive, even manipulative with regard to our love life or finances. Scorpio represents our shadow stuff and Venus represents our values. Anytime she transits Scorpio we must look deeper at our self worth, our wants and our needs, and how we are going about getting what we want. We must also look at our relationships and ask if they measuring up. Now, what's interesting about this is Venus is currently going over the same territory where she went retrograde in 2018. Collectively, we learned deep lessons in self-love in 2018 and I think it left some scars. I feel like her pass through Scorpio this time around is going to be a bit of a review. What were you going through this time last year with regard to relationships, including your relationship with yourself? Just make note of it. She won't be cutting into you the same way this time around, but she will be reminding you of your wounds. On the up side, Venus in Scorpio can have us craving intimacy with another. With Mercury here too, this could be intimacy on not only a heart level, but a mental level, as well. How well do you connect, or wish to connect, with your partner mentally? Be mindful of it and try to utilize this energy to communicate and connect in positive ways.
Aries Full Moon
Finally, this week we will see our Aries full moon on Sunday October 14, at 20° of Aries. To add a little (or a lot) of fuel to its fire, this moon is also exactly square Pluto in Capricorn. This Aries full moon is going to bring culmination to our freedom theme this week. Aries wants independence of the spirit more than anything and it goes about getting it no matter the obstacles. Aries rules our animal instincts. It acts first, then later responds to the consequences. This can mean a bit of learning the hard way, but I don't see this as a bad thing at all. In fact, I see this as a rather good thing, despite living in a world where we are either told what to do all the time or taught to think things through to the point of anxiety. We have instincts for a reason and sometimes we have to not think and just act, just do, just go. This is how we feel out the world and learn to trust ourselves. All the books in the world can't teach you what you learn through experience. That's Aries. Aries is extremely resilient energy so an Aries landing on its face from a mistake doesn't leave the same mark it would leave for say, a Pisces. Aries just gets right back up and goes again. It is quick learning energy, inspired, self-respecting, and highly attuned to the intelligence of the physical body. I offer tips below for how to best utilize the Aries energy to your advantage.
The thing I love best (and that scares me most lol) about an Aries full moon is that it is unpredictable! It can feel like a ticking bomb, but then turn out to be the best time or best thing that's ever happened to you. Either way it's certainly always palpable, and if you allow yourself to tune into the body, you will feel the fire in the air this week.
I call my astrology blog Illumined and Ephemeral. I do so because astrological influences are literally lit up (illumined) one minute and gone the next (ephemeral.) However, there are certain energies in astrology that are especially intense and that move especially quick. Aries one of them, the moon is another. These two combined is a double whammy of quick high intensity. Keep this in mind at this full moon because I will say this, I have noticed a stronger feeling of impatience, even aggression and self-centeredness when the moon is in Aries. Normal daily things, such as driving in the car, feels considerably less safe. Our interactions with others feel particularly high energy as people seem to be hyped up, yet tunnel visioned and focused soley on their own agenda during an Aries moon. The shadow of Aries is selfishness so be cognizant of these things in yourself and others at this time. We can't change others, but we can at least be mindful of ourselves and our own actions. I made myself a cup of Yogi tea to sip as I write this today and the advice on the teabag was "act, don't react." I found this very apropos advice for harnessing the light side of Aries energy and this fiery full moon.
Practical Tips for an Aries Full Moon:
Enjoy the beautiful moon at night while you have a fire in your firepit
Candle/flame meditation. Fire is deeply cleansing and transformative when used in meditation
Exercise! Burn off your steam. Aries energy loves, and thrives most, when moving the body.
Do something you like to do by yourself.
Connect with your pet and/or the energy of your animal totem.
Take charge! Remember where you thrive as a leader and do that thing!
Get creative! Aries is extremely creative energy, but best to work on short projects that can be finished quickly.
Burn safe things, like candles or a list of old, stale beliefs you’d like to let go.
Go for a hike in a new place and don't use your phone. Allow yourself to get in touch with your instincts in nature.
Try new foods or restaurants.
Rearrange your living space.
Get up and watch the sun rise
Switch up your routine; be daring and spontaneous!
As always, i believe astrology is very personal. To understand how this moon might play out more tangibly for you, look to 20° of Aries and the Cardinal signs in your chart. If you would like a personal chart consultation for this moon I'm happy to look at your chart for a small donation to my Venmo (suggested $5 per question, account linked below) to pay for my time.
I hope you have found this helpful and I hope you enjoy this wild full moon in Aries.🌚♈🌚
🙏Namaste🙏
✨Stephanie✨
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Artwork: “Aries” by Stephanie Weiss