October 20th — This full moon in Aries is hemmed between the two outer planets, Uranus and Neptune, both in retrograde. Because the signs they occupy represent the beginning of the zodiac, and therefore related closely to our personal daily lives, we will feel an immense desire to care for ourselves in sharp contrast to relating with, connecting to or comforting other people (Libra).
Neptune in Pisces, on the other hand, isn’t a sign of beginning, nor is it the sign of self, but it is the final sign of release, undoing of karmic bonds and the liberation from the material side of life. It occurs right before reemerging or reincarnating into the energized, inspired sign of Aries (one’s self).
The first sign of Aries is often associated with the spring season and has little to do with our connection to larger social structures. Although these will be a key theme during the full moon, due to the influence of the larger outer-body planets. Societal themes are more so represented by the latter-signs of the zodiac (eg: Capricorn or Aquarius). These signs are around the fall and the winter, a time when we must collaborate, restrain and restrict ourselves in order to survive the harsh elements.
Aries has far more to do with who we define ourselves to be and what we want to initiate or create in the world.
The Moon is the individual consciousness and how we feel in a day to day sense.
Our emotional awareness of who we are and what we desire as an individualized personality is put into the context of two great universal forces that trap or contain us. These make us feel as if our lives are beyond our individual control. Something else is acting upon us and we are just along “for the ride.”
Neptune and Uranus are very much the “higher forces.” Our emotions (Moon) get put into a dimension of rediscovering our unique selves; yet it is within the context of rediscovering spiritual meaning/connection and embracing original ways of finding material security.
Uranus in Taurus in the 2nd Sign from the Full Moon
Our collective security and structure is being reworked and rewired into something greater than what we’ve known before. Many people have quit their jobs to pursue their dream careers in a freelance method (very Uranian), be it by choice or forced circumstance (being let go).
It’s not really traditional ways of earning income that work right now, but more progressive, unorthodox and original techniques that must be employed to withstand the larger cultural and social changes. Embracing originality now will help support our individual path and the expression of who we feel ourselves to be (Aries).
Neptune in the 12th sign from the moon shows us our subconscious states, dreams and the often hard-to-define psychological predilections that make us either feel very lost in regards to who we wish to be as individuals (Aries, once again) or gives us greater inner-guidance to where we wish to apply our inspiration and energy.
The lord of Aries is Mars (in detriment), sitting with the Sun (in debilitation) in Libra. Because our passions and desires are being somewhat “burnt out” via combustion (even with a weaker Sun’s rays), we may feel like stepping out of our power, and moving back into compromising and selling ourselves short for others’ approval (Libra). This puts us further away from who we want to be and breeds resentment or anger (Mars).
Acting on our passion in life does require emotional energy/courage. We may not have enough at the moment. We could shy away from actualizing our personal desires (Aries) because an authority (Sun) has placed too many demands upon us to conform. Despite the combustion of Mars, these planets are creating a lot of heat, fire and intense do-or-die passion in the realm of relationships.
Moon, a soft and soothing planet associated with bodies of water and doting mother figures, is transiting in an action-oriented fire sign.
This is THE time to ACT on desires and start moving towards them. Initiate. Use the energy of this Aries full moon to start something important to you.
But before you do…ask yourself if you’re making too many concessions with others or not being diplomatic enough with them.
Mars and Sun are agitated by Venus (often indicating too much people pleasing, instead of building a life for yourself). The luminaries are red hot on this full moon. It’s still a very passionate time to engage on a romantic level, but it does not lend to any long-term stability at the moment (no aspects from Saturn/fixed signs).
Pluto Square Moon: Intense Emotional Activity
It should also be noted that the dwarf planet Pluto is in a T-square aspecting within 3 degrees of the full moon, gazing from the 10th sign (which indicates karmic activity). We might feel very emotionally powerless (or powerful) in our lives due to external forces “doing things to us” (eg: inflation, public policy, neighbors, friends or family etc.). Or, we could draw into our lives very obsessed underworld-type personalities.
Shadow work is needed. That part of us will awaken during this time. Pluto is the underworld and the shadow. It’s at odds with our emotional self and our kingdom (Sun).
It is important to face the self (deep-rooted emotion/feeling) and sit with it — to stay with one’s self. This is the best way to navigate through Pluto harshly aspecting the Moon.
This is also a powerful time of reclaiming personal identity through transforming our self-concept (which is often strictly defined through what we do/career/Capricorn — though, it doesn’t need to be) and working through the pain (Chiron in Aries). We may have not acknowledged the sounds in our ego or identity (imposter syndrome, not being good enough etc.).
There are some pains that have built up through too much people-pleasing (Libra trait) and too little attention to our own needs or wants (Mars in detriment away from his home does that).
Pluto in square to Mars can turn violent and have someone take EXTREME, often disproportionate action; but it also gives regenerative capabilities, creative potency and a strong willpower to endure the long haul, especially within the space of relationships and partnerships to other, more difficult personalities. This is a time to be brave and face the fact that things aren’t fair or balanced in the world.
Depending on where this transit falls into your chart, it will create a different set of lessons to be learned from. Pluto makes one feel powerless and can destroy the house it is in (only to make it stronger and better than before); Moon will create a psychological awakening and focus on a particular house, and Mars/Sun will make one very active and driven to improve upon the house it transits.
It all comes back to archetypes and how they are applied. The Sun is the king or ruler and Mars is the general or engineer.
Aries
Pluto in your 10th house, Moon in your Ascendant and Mars/Sun in your Descendant.
You’ll feel awakened to a sense of purpose and direction with your identity. This is an intense period for relationships and discovering what you want. But a lot of change has to occur in how you relate with others to ensure there is a balance between being on your own and sharing your life with someone. You’ll find whether not work duties are overpowering you and taking time away from either relationships or private time. Pluto in your 10th has been pretty intense with regards to getting along with bosses and having the right career.
Taurus
Pluto in your 9th house, Moon in your 12th house and Mars/Sun in your 6th house.
You might want to retire into your private inner-world during this time and reconsider where you are putting your energy in life, in the form of time, attention and activity. You’ll be called to find balance between the beliefs you hold which drive you forward in life and the mentally stimulating activities you engage in during the day to day.
Gemini
Pluto in your 8th house, Moon in your 11th house and Mars/Sun in your 5th house.
You’ll need to make some extreme decisions when it comes to your friends and to your individual expression, being who you are versus fitting into a mold/structure in social settings. This will be a good time to initiate more connections with friends and reinvigorate your drive for whatever goals you’ve been planning.
Cancer
Pluto in your 7th house, Moon in your 10th house and Mars/Sun in your 4th house
You’re used to relationships having an intensity about them. But with the luminaries in a professional and private house, in tension, this is decision time. You’ll want to make big decisions about your home and what you want to improve. On the other hand, you’re pulled to think about the next major step in your career and your purpose in the world. Finding a balance at home and initiating career changes will be necessary.
Leo
Pluto in your 6th house, Moon in your 9th house and Mars/Sun in your 3rd house.
The intensity of the day-to-day grind and responsibilities might give you doubt to whether you can achieve what you want, which is to expand yourself through long-distance travels and bravely express yourself or apply your skills in the immediate environment.
Virgo
Pluto in your 5th house, Moon in your 8th house and Mars/Sun in your 2nd house
You’ll really start to think deeply on trust in your intimate relationships, as well as how much you bring to the table too, what your worth is. This is a sensitive time to attune to how active you want to be in your intimate relationships or joint financial accounts. You may wish to take more control and be in charge at this time.
Libra
Pluto in your 4th house, Moon in your 7th house and Mars/Sun in your 1sthouse
You may need to emotionally clean house, since some darker stuff might come up that rocks your relationships and brings out a more domineering side to your personality. You’ll be pushed to the edge to change yourself and your relationships. Since your foundation has been undergoing some tumultuous change.
Scorpio
Pluto in your 3rd house, Moon in your 6th house and Mars/Sun in your 12th house.
Your mind might obsess over all of the problems, past mistakes and obstacles of life, while becoming very aware of the subconscious fears and anxieties that linger just beneath the surface. It’s vital to face with bravery in order to grow. Whatever you need to work on will be brought to the surface at this time.
Sagittarius
Pluto in your 2nd house, Moon in your 5th house and Mars/Sun in you 11th house
You’ll be forced to rethink your value system (how you earn money and what you spend it on) and think about whether or not you are living in accordance with your passions and interests. You’ll start considering your goals and desires for the future. What do you wish would happen yet hasn’t yet.
Capricorn
Pluto in your 1st house, Moon in your 4th house and Mars/Sun in your 10th house
This is an active time of rediscovering what you want out of your career and whether or not you want to change your life path by dedicating more time towards emotional independence and securing a home better home life or private life. You might feel a bit burned out from pressures and battles in your public life.
Aquarius
Pluto in your 12th house, Moon in your 3rd house and Mars/Sun in your 9th house
Any emotional baggage from the past might come up front and center in your mind and force you to act on changing your path. You might rediscover a new hobby or passion and have a strong urge to pursue more education in some avenue, be it personal or formal. It’s part of the need to overcome past hurts related to how you expressed yourself and expand your identity through learning or traveling.
Pisces
Pluto in your 11th house, Moon in your 2nd house and Mars/Sun in your 8th house
You’ll find a new awakening with regards to what you value in life and what’s important to for you to keep. This might be a transformation of your friendships or social network structures that forces you to begin being more financially independent and stop relying too much on others, if that has been the case before.
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