Full Moon in Aries - A Time for Action - 20 October, 2021

Can you feel the momentum building?

There’s a big gear change in the cosmos this week with huge potential for positive shifts to take place.

Firstly, Jupiter the planet of abundance and opportunities started moving forwards yesterday (Tuesday 18th) after being retrograde since March.  Meanwhile Mercury, the planet of communication will be moving forwards today (Wednesday 20th).

All this forward motion coincides with today’s firecracker of a Full Moon in Aries, the sign of the self.  During the past two weeks, whilst many of the planets have been in Libra the sign of relationships, we may have found ourselves getting caught up in other peoples’ stuff and losing ourselves in the process. With the Full Moon in Aires and two major planets going forward, now is the time to retrieve our energy and get back in touch with our own needs and desires.

This week’s cosmic shift in gear is encouraging us to get things moving again and put some of our plans into action.

However, there is a caveat. Aries, ruled by Mars the planet of action is fast, passionate and impulsive. Although it’s a good time to act, we need to resist the temptation of charging ahead all guns blazing without properly thinking things through.

Furthermore, the purging energy of this Aries Full Moon is intensified by its challenging square aspect to Pluto, the planet of power, detoxification and transformation.  This may well bring some unresolved material to the surface.    If uncomfortable feelings do start to emerge, we need to allow them to be there without over-reacting or judging ourselves.

Keeping in mind Carl Jung’s famous expression, ‘whatever you resist persists,’ could be very helpful.  The great news is there’s huge potential for shifting old energy patterns right now and achieving a sense of empowerment and self-renewal in the process.

A good way of channelling this powerful Martian energy is to get moving.  Mars governs our energy, our muscles and physical exercise in general. Dancing, running, drumming, any form of physical exercise will be a great way of letting go.

Helpfully, the Sun and Mars in diplomatic Libra are making a supportive trine aspect to optimistic and collaborative Jupiter in Aquarius. This encourages co-operation, a detached higher perspective and a desire to find solutions which will benefit everybody concerned.

Whilst there may well be tension in the air and emotions could be running, there’s an overall feeling that a lot of things are finally starting to come together.  

Keep the faith!

A QUICKENING

This Aries Full Moon is helping to speed everything up.  As we hurtle towards the end of the year things are going to start moving even more quickly.

A transformative New Moon in Scorpio on 4th November, will be intensified by its opposition to Uranus, the planet of revolutionary change and great awakenings.  Expect more mind-blowing disclosures, revelations and light bulb moments during this time!

And that’s just for starters! The Scorpio New Moon will also initiate our winter Eclipse Season. Remember Eclipses are like New Moons and Full Moons on steroids and they only happen twice a year.  Eclipse seasons really are the crème de la crème of evolutionary growth, providing a window of opportunity for transmuting and healing the parts of ourselves that are stuck. 

ECLIPSE DATES

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, 19th November - 27 degrees Taurus

Total New Moon Solar Eclipse, 4th December - 12 degrees Sagittarius

THE BIGGER PICTURE

We’ll experience a massive acceleration in our personal and collective evolution over the coming months.  As the world continues to unravel, we have to hold our nerve.  There’s no turning back. Rather than living in fear of what’s around the corner we need to embrace this liberating energy with optimistic anticipation and an open heart.  Above all we need to find ways of staying grounded.

As the first sign of the zodiac Aries symbolises birth and new beginnings.  We can draw on the courage and inspirational energy of this powerful Aries Full Moon to bring in an exciting and positive new cycle.