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Well, there is a lot going on during this Full Moon, that’s for sure, with a huge amount of planetary energy swirling around! In fact, there is so much going on that it is hard to know where to start with it all! Interestingly, Venus and Mars, the rulers of Libra and Aries, are key players in the cosmic line up. This Moon is very much bringing our relationships into focus, partly because that is the nature of a Full Moon, and partly because Libra is the sign of relationship. Retrograde Venus has also been very present in the past week, joining forces with Saturn to bring about a moment of reckoning and a rather big reality check in the realm of relationships, self-worth and money. She will also be stationary during this Moon, making her energy even stronger.
The Sun is still in independent, enthusiastic, direct and forthright Aries, sitting directly opposite the Moon in fair minded, diplomatic, peace-loving Libra. Full Moons call for us to find a way to integrate and balance the energy of the two signs, rather than veering too far one way or the other. Aries can help us to be direct, open and honest in our dealings with others and to express our needs, but in the extreme can mean that we are overly assertive and overlook the other person’s needs. Libra can help us to think of others needs, as it seeks balance, peace, fairness and equality, but in the extreme can lead to people pleasing, co-dependency and losing sight of our own needs. In the middle is the answer, whereby we can listen to what the other person needs without losing sight of our own needs, and can assert ourselves in a peaceful, kind, fair, loving yet direct manner.
Chiron the Wounded Healer is incredibly strong during this Moon, sitting in the very same degree as the Sun, in Aries. This could be incredibly healing, as we have a chance to address any wounds around our right to exist and our identity, as well as any shame around who we are and what we have done. “You are enough!” cries Chiron in Aries. We could be called to stand up for ourselves and express what is in our hearts, getting things out into the open, even at the risk of rocking the boat. The Libra part of us would rather turn a blind eye and keep the peace, but the healing could come from owning whatever is coming up for us and expressing it, even at the risk of upsetting the apple cart.
Mars, the ruler of Aries, is in Cancer, squaring this Full Moon, which could bring childhood wounds and sensitivities to the surface for us to deal with. However, it can also enable us to be sensitive and nurturing, and to approach matters with a certain degree of emotional intelligence, which helps! We certainly could get triggered, as our sore spots may be activated, making us a bit defensive, more easily angered and reactionary. However, it could be helpful to have a long hard look at whatever comes up during this time, because it might reveal what is still unhealed within us and in need of some loving attention, forgiveness and acceptance.
It is important to be aware that we could be more sensitive and easily hurt than usual, especially those of us with personal planets and angles close to 23° of a sign. The cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will feel the energy of Mars (26° Cancer) and the Sun/Chiron conjunction the most acutely. We could become very aware of how we dim our light, or try not to take up too much space, or keep quiet to keep the peace, or hold back from asserting ourselves because we are afraid of losing love. We are being called to be bold and brave, while also being kind and loving to ourselves and others. Instead of running away from the wound or disowning it, we are invited to turn towards it and give it our full attention, and a very big hug!
Saturn is a very big player during this Moon, forming a nagging inconjunct to the Moon herself and also sitting right next to the North Node, Mercury and Venus, the ruler of Libra. This is a very sobering influence, bringing about a massive reality check and moment of stark clarity in the realm of relationships and finances. We are being called to see things as they really are, not how our fanciful imaginations would like them to be. Are our relationships rooted in reality, commitment, devotion, mutual responsibility and willingness to do the work, or is that merely our hope and fantasy? We could be called to wake up from the dream of how things could be and face what is actually possible. Reality can be a tough pill to swallow, but it is better than the alternative, which includes delusion and denial.
Some deep fear could come up around our relationships and finances, making us feel quite cautious and unwilling to take risks. However, it is important not to dwell in fear, as it only blocks the free flow of energy. This is easier said than done, however! With Venus retrograde, sitting with Saturn on top of the Pisces North Node, this could be the end of a karmic cycle in our relationships, calling for us to stop repeating the same unhelpful patterns, over and over again, hoping that there will be a different outcome. We are being given the opportunity to see beyond what we hope to be true, so that we can grasp what is really going on and make the necessary adjustments. Some relationships will be stronger and more solid for the test, while some will simply need to be released with love and gratitude for all that we have learned from them.
Interestingly, Uranus is also in the picture, helping us to liberate ourselves from unhealthy patterns, programming, relationships and situations that are not serving growth. Uranus and Saturn are forming a Yod, a Finger of God formation, with the finger pointing at the Libra Moon. This could mean that we feel a bit unsettled and agitated but can also bring tremendous insight and clarity around what needs to change, especially in the realm of our emotional life and relationships. We are going through a period when old, outworn structures and value systems are breaking down so that we can break through to something fresh, new and more aligned with this New World that is being born. However, this process can be acutely uncomfortable and could bring up a lot of fear and resistance as we enter unfamiliar territory.
We are being called to truly understand what it means to have faith and trust, and to surrender to the flow of life rather than clinging onto the illusion of being in control. We are called to release whatever is quite obviously not working and allow space for whatever is waiting to come in. It is hard to let go and be in a state of surrender and deep trust, but that is what we are being called to do right now. Fear only blocks the flow and brings feelings of contraction, while taking a deep breath, letting go and opening ourselves up to whatever is waiting to come in, even if it feels strange and unfamiliar, brings feelings of wonder, excitement and expansion. Where are we being led right now? What seems to be unfolding naturally rather than having to force it? What feels easy, effortless and joyful, versus stuck, heavy, scared and blocked? Follow the path of least resistance!
Neptune is now in Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, which is fresh, enthusiastic, open, pioneering energy. This brings the potential for inspired, compassionate action, whereby we are able to act on our inner guidance and make brave, bold leaps from a place of faith, trust and intuition. This combination can help us to make our moves when the time feels “right”, rather than pushing against the current. Neptune in Pisces is good at dreaming but equally good at procrastinating, while Neptune in Aries can channel divine inspiration into making things happen. It is much more energetic, active and enthusiastic, and so we are invited to see where the creative flow takes us!
The Sabian Symbol for this Moon, at 24° Libra, is an intriguing one to contemplate: A butterfly with a third wing on its left side”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The ability to develop, for inner strengthening, new modes of response to basic life situations. The butterfly is the ancient and traditional symbol of the results of the process of spiritual rebirth. If the butterfly has three wings instead of two, a special development of an aspect of the spiritual life is shown. Three is a symbol of fulfilment. Some power has been added to the normal spiritual life of the individual person. The left side usually refers to the instinctual field of the consciousness, but it is also the heart’s side. A new strength is shown, perhaps as yet unrealised. This usually refers to some kind of technique or technical achievement. What is implied here is that the contact with the revivifying Life-force can result in the appearance of a new faculty, the use of which may not as yet be consciously evaluated. Indeed, it is the establishment of such a contact which constitutes a technique for ORIGINAL MUTATION.”
It will be interesting to see what is being born in us as we come out of the collective chrysalis! Even though it is Aries season, Mercury and Venus are still in sleepy, sensitive Pisces and while Mercury is now direct, we are still waiting for Venus to turn direct on the 14 April, the day after this Full Moon. Mercury re-enters Aries on 17 April, and Venus follows on 30 April, after meeting up with Saturn for one last reality check on 25 April. It could be “full charge ahead” after that!
Maybe we still have some looking back to do for us to gain more understanding of ourselves and our relationships. Maybe there is some important healing to be done during this Moon that can help matters along. Maybe we need to forgive and accept past versions of ourselves that we have rejected, abandoned and turned our back on out of shame. Maybe we need to accept reality and work with it, rather than hoping for what is simply not possible anymore. Maybe we are being called to surrender to what is, rather than trying to force things to be the way we think they should be. One thing is sure, fear is not helpful. It is imperative that we develop and embrace that third wing and tap into our heart’s wisdom to show us the way.
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
Painting: Acceptance, by Jaspreet
Well, there is a lot going on during this Full Moon, that’s for sure, with a huge amount of planetary energy swirling around! In fact, there is so much going on that it is hard to know where to start with it all! Interestingly, Venus and Mars, the rulers of Libra and Aries, are key players in the cosmic line up. This Moon is very much bringing our relationships into focus, partly because that is the nature of a Full Moon, and partly because Libra is the sign of relationship. Retrograde Venus has also been very present in the past week, joining forces with Saturn to bring about a moment of reckoning and a rather big reality check in the realm of relationships, self-worth and money. She will also be stationary during this Moon, making her energy even stronger.
The Sun is still in independent, enthusiastic, direct and forthright Aries, sitting directly opposite the Moon in fair minded, diplomatic, peace-loving Libra. Full Moons call for us to find a way to integrate and balance the energy of the two signs, rather than veering too far one way or the other. Aries can help us to be direct, open and honest in our dealings with others and to express our needs, but in the extreme can mean that we are overly assertive and overlook the other person’s needs. Libra can help us to think of others needs, as it seeks balance, peace, fairness and equality, but in the extreme can lead to people pleasing, co-dependency and losing sight of our own needs. In the middle is the answer, whereby we can listen to what the other person needs without losing sight of our own needs, and can assert ourselves in a peaceful, kind, fair, loving yet direct manner.
Chiron the Wounded Healer is incredibly strong during this Moon, sitting in the very same degree as the Sun, in Aries. This could be incredibly healing, as we have a chance to address any wounds around our right to exist and our identity, as well as any shame around who we are and what we have done. “You are enough!” cries Chiron in Aries. We could be called to stand up for ourselves and express what is in our hearts, getting things out into the open, even at the risk of rocking the boat. The Libra part of us would rather turn a blind eye and keep the peace, but the healing could come from owning whatever is coming up for us and expressing it, even at the risk of upsetting the apple cart.
Mars, the ruler of Aries, is in Cancer, squaring this Full Moon, which could bring childhood wounds and sensitivities to the surface for us to deal with. However, it can also enable us to be sensitive and nurturing, and to approach matters with a certain degree of emotional intelligence, which helps! We certainly could get triggered, as our sore spots may be activated, making us a bit defensive, more easily angered and reactionary. However, it could be helpful to have a long hard look at whatever comes up during this time, because it might reveal what is still unhealed within us and in need of some loving attention, forgiveness and acceptance.
It is important to be aware that we could be more sensitive and easily hurt than usual, especially those of us with personal planets and angles close to 23° of a sign. The cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will feel the energy of Mars (26° Cancer) and the Sun/Chiron conjunction the most acutely. We could become very aware of how we dim our light, or try not to take up too much space, or keep quiet to keep the peace, or hold back from asserting ourselves because we are afraid of losing love. We are being called to be bold and brave, while also being kind and loving to ourselves and others. Instead of running away from the wound or disowning it, we are invited to turn towards it and give it our full attention, and a very big hug!
Saturn is a very big player during this Moon, forming a nagging inconjunct to the Moon herself and also sitting right next to the North Node, Mercury and Venus, the ruler of Libra. This is a very sobering influence, bringing about a massive reality check and moment of stark clarity in the realm of relationships and finances. We are being called to see things as they really are, not how our fanciful imaginations would like them to be. Are our relationships rooted in reality, commitment, devotion, mutual responsibility and willingness to do the work, or is that merely our hope and fantasy? We could be called to wake up from the dream of how things could be and face what is actually possible. Reality can be a tough pill to swallow, but it is better than the alternative, which includes delusion and denial.
Some deep fear could come up around our relationships and finances, making us feel quite cautious and unwilling to take risks. However, it is important not to dwell in fear, as it only blocks the free flow of energy. This is easier said than done, however! With Venus retrograde, sitting with Saturn on top of the Pisces North Node, this could be the end of a karmic cycle in our relationships, calling for us to stop repeating the same unhelpful patterns, over and over again, hoping that there will be a different outcome. We are being given the opportunity to see beyond what we hope to be true, so that we can grasp what is really going on and make the necessary adjustments. Some relationships will be stronger and more solid for the test, while some will simply need to be released with love and gratitude for all that we have learned from them.
Interestingly, Uranus is also in the picture, helping us to liberate ourselves from unhealthy patterns, programming, relationships and situations that are not serving growth. Uranus and Saturn are forming a Yod, a Finger of God formation, with the finger pointing at the Libra Moon. This could mean that we feel a bit unsettled and agitated but can also bring tremendous insight and clarity around what needs to change, especially in the realm of our emotional life and relationships. We are going through a period when old, outworn structures and value systems are breaking down so that we can break through to something fresh, new and more aligned with this New World that is being born. However, this process can be acutely uncomfortable and could bring up a lot of fear and resistance as we enter unfamiliar territory.
We are being called to truly understand what it means to have faith and trust, and to surrender to the flow of life rather than clinging onto the illusion of being in control. We are called to release whatever is quite obviously not working and allow space for whatever is waiting to come in. It is hard to let go and be in a state of surrender and deep trust, but that is what we are being called to do right now. Fear only blocks the flow and brings feelings of contraction, while taking a deep breath, letting go and opening ourselves up to whatever is waiting to come in, even if it feels strange and unfamiliar, brings feelings of wonder, excitement and expansion. Where are we being led right now? What seems to be unfolding naturally rather than having to force it? What feels easy, effortless and joyful, versus stuck, heavy, scared and blocked? Follow the path of least resistance!
Neptune is now in Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, which is fresh, enthusiastic, open, pioneering energy. This brings the potential for inspired, compassionate action, whereby we are able to act on our inner guidance and make brave, bold leaps from a place of faith, trust and intuition. This combination can help us to make our moves when the time feels “right”, rather than pushing against the current. Neptune in Pisces is good at dreaming but equally good at procrastinating, while Neptune in Aries can channel divine inspiration into making things happen. It is much more energetic, active and enthusiastic, and so we are invited to see where the creative flow takes us!
The Sabian Symbol for this Moon, at 24° Libra, is an intriguing one to contemplate: A butterfly with a third wing on its left side”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The ability to develop, for inner strengthening, new modes of response to basic life situations. The butterfly is the ancient and traditional symbol of the results of the process of spiritual rebirth. If the butterfly has three wings instead of two, a special development of an aspect of the spiritual life is shown. Three is a symbol of fulfilment. Some power has been added to the normal spiritual life of the individual person. The left side usually refers to the instinctual field of the consciousness, but it is also the heart’s side. A new strength is shown, perhaps as yet unrealised. This usually refers to some kind of technique or technical achievement. What is implied here is that the contact with the revivifying Life-force can result in the appearance of a new faculty, the use of which may not as yet be consciously evaluated. Indeed, it is the establishment of such a contact which constitutes a technique for ORIGINAL MUTATION.”
It will be interesting to see what is being born in us as we come out of the collective chrysalis! Even though it is Aries season, Mercury and Venus are still in sleepy, sensitive Pisces and while Mercury is now direct, we are still waiting for Venus to turn direct on the 14 April, the day after this Full Moon. Mercury re-enters Aries on 17 April, and Venus follows on 30 April, after meeting up with Saturn for one last reality check on 25 April. It could be “full charge ahead” after that!
Maybe we still have some looking back to do for us to gain more understanding of ourselves and our relationships. Maybe there is some important healing to be done during this Moon that can help matters along. Maybe we need to forgive and accept past versions of ourselves that we have rejected, abandoned and turned our back on out of shame. Maybe we need to accept reality and work with it, rather than hoping for what is simply not possible anymore. Maybe we are being called to surrender to what is, rather than trying to force things to be the way we think they should be. One thing is sure, fear is not helpful. It is imperative that we develop and embrace that third wing and tap into our heart’s wisdom to show us the way.
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
Painting: Acceptance, by Jaspreet
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