Spirit of the Mountain Astrology

The Fall Equinox has passed and the October Full Moon arrives October 5, 2017, at 11:40 a.m. PDT at 12 Degrees Aries 42′.  I have been full of gratitude as the cooler autumn days arrived, the smoke and ash from a summer of wildfires have dissipated and the Harvest Moon shines bright white once again.  Aries is an active, fire cardinal sign and this is the time when we begin our preparations for the colder winter months and evaluate any intentions you may have made at the Virgo New Moon.  What progress have you made?  Do you need to reassess your goals before they can manifest?  “Make it happen.  Shock everyone” Unknown

An Aries Moon, ruled by the planet Mars, is about “I am”.  Assertive, impulsive, aggressive, independent and passionate Mars is the planet of action and the God of war.  A powerful masculine energy:  The Warrior.  The time is ripe to develop independence, assertiveness, and self-awareness while acknowledging any aggression and intense passion your ego might be hiding in the deep, dark recesses of your mind.  Let this Full Moon shine a light on any aspects of your ego that needs to come into balance.  “Nothing is hidden that will not be made known; nothing is secret that will not come to light.”  Sibabalwe Sontundu

The Libra Sun, which opposes this Aries Full Moon, is an active, cardinal air sign, ruled by the planet Venus.  A social sign, Libra needs to relate to others and create harmony, balance, and companionship.  Libra is a charming, harmonizing, and diplomatic sign whose symbol is the Scales: I Balance. This Libra Sun opposite the Aries Full Moon gives us the opportunity to look at ourselves and our relationships.  Who we are is mirrored back to us in our relationships.  How do you spend your time?  Alone or with people?  How are your relationships?  Are you in balance?  “Working on myself, by myself, for myself.”  Unknown

There are several planetary aspects that make this a very powerful Full Moon.  One of which Mars, the warrior planet of “the self” conjoins with Venus, the loving planet of “others”.  Their conjunction in the astrological community is often referred to as “the sacred marriage” as it unites the feminine and the masculine.  Both of these planets rule Aries and Libra respectively.  This is a unique time to open your heart to how you relate to yourself and others.  Let this Aries Moon light its fire deep within you, showing you what needs to be brought to the surface.  Observe and acknowledge what is shown.  Bring into balance by either letting go of that which no longer serves you, or remedy the situation.  Make a commitment to yourself and pursue your course of action passionately and honorably:  Be impeccable.  You are responsible for your thoughts, your feelings, your actions, whether your relationships work or don’t work.  It’s your choice.  “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”  Jimmy Dean

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