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Full Moon @ 9 degrees Aries 8’
October 1, 2020
2:06 PM PDT
5:06 PM EDT
This month's Full Moon occurs at the start of October in the tropical sign of Aries. It is the first of three lunations within October's challenging astrological landscape. The Sun's ingress into Libra will gradually create a t-square dynamic between Mars retrograde, Saturn, Pluto, and Jupiter. This is a critical month where tension is building to channel into dynamic shifts and changes. And Libra's emphasis requires some degree of compromise, receptiveness, and diplomacy.
As with any Full Moon, culminations, breakthroughs, resolutions, or crises are erupting, however significant or subtle. The sign of Aries is under immense developmental tension the latter half of this year due to Mars' retrograde cycle. This area of our chart will light up with this Full Moon, highlighting themes of self-assertion, risk-taking, and trailblazing in some specific arena. And as this Moon culminates, there is a collective surge of boldness, audacity, and potential conflict.
Chiron's conjunction with this Full Moon also highlights areas of woundedness, vulnerability, or blockages that seemingly prevent a healthy balance between self-interest and relational demands. However, where Chiron presents us with defects and pain, it also reveals how those places can be sources of power. While sensitive areas can become inflamed alongside this Full Moon, there is also the potential to resolve and heal on several levels through a powerful shift in perspective.
The Full Moon ruler, Mars, is currently retrograde and squaring a recently directed Saturn. While the thrust of Aries seeks proactive mobilization, there can be a feeling of just slogging along or feeling restrained by too many responsibilities or limitations. Action and progress may appear to be slow going not only in the moment but also likely over the remainder of October. Mercury's retrograde cycle also enters a square with Saturn (Oct. 13-Nov. 03), giving us time to step back and refocus.
Consider this month a time to build strength, momentum, and consider new tactics and approaches. Reframe delays, setbacks, and obstacles as potential opportunities to sharpen your focus and clarify your position. While you may feel rushed, there may be more time than you think to make revisions and consider second opinions over the next few weeks.
While Chiron's conjunction to this Full Moon may not feel comfortable, it can help clarify what stands in the way of greater freedom, directness, courage, and personal power. Sometimes, it is a fear of that power or a fear of the vulnerability that comes with claiming our space and taking a stand that keeps us hiding or in submission. And on the flip side, unchecked confidence and boldness might require active listening and adjusting from feedback—check-in with where you stand on that spectrum.