Full Moon in Aries

Today we have a full moon at 24° Aries that carries very initiative, fiery and combative energy! The Full moon’s ruler, Mars, the planet of taking action, drive, passion and fighting is at 22° Cancer and is making a square to the Moon and Sun, adding a layer of discomfort as it’s in a sign that doesn’t feel comfortable in as are the Sun and the Moon. And to top that off, the Moon is conjunct Chiron, the wounded healer and we have a Cardinal Grand Cross as Pluto in Capricorn is opposing Mars and squaring the Sun and the Moon. This brings quite some tension in the air! But let’s dive into the details!

A Cardinal Grand Cross involving the Sun in Libra, Moon in Aries, Mars in Cancer, and Pluto in Capricorn creates a tense and transformative energy that pushes for decisive action and change. Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) are known for initiating movement, but with this configuration, the energy can feel like being pulled in multiple directions at once! You may feel a strong internal conflict between your personal needs, relationships, and long-term goals. The Full Moon in Aries amplifies the emotional intensity, urging you to assert yourself and take action, but the oppositions and squares from Mars and Pluto bring external challenges, power struggles, or deep emotional triggers that make it hard to move forward smoothly. It's a time when frustrations or suppressed emotions could bubble up, forcing you to confront unresolved issues or imbalances in your life.

Being honest and direct might be lacking in some people and situations making it difficult to have clarity and get to the heart of a problem while others might be pushing the gas and being overly confrontational.

This Grand Cross demands balance and strategy. The pressure from all sides can create a feeling of being stuck or overwhelmed, but it also brings opportunities for growth and transformation. To navigate this, you need to be mindful of reacting impulsively or getting caught up in confrontations. Instead, focus on how you can harness this energy to restructure areas of your life that feel out of alignment, particularly where control, power dynamics, or emotional security are concerned. It’s a time of crisis and breakthrough—a chance to break free from old patterns, heal past wounds, and create a stronger foundation moving forward. Embrace the challenge by finding a balance between assertiveness and patience, and be willing to let go of what no longer serves your highest purpose.

In addition, the Moon in Aries is conjunct Chiron in this Cardinal Grand Cross so emotional wounds related to independence, self-worth, or assertiveness are likely to surface. This adds a layer of vulnerability, pushing you to confront deep-seated insecurities or past hurts. However, it also brings a powerful opportunity for healing and self-empowerment. By embracing these wounds and facing them head-on, you can release old emotional baggage and emerge stronger, more authentic, and more in tune with your true needs and desires.

FULL MOON meaning

Full moons are a time of culmination, illumination and celebration, of harvesting the crops that we planted about 6 months ago, around 8th April, when we had the New Moon (Solar Eclipse) in Aries. This is the first Aries lunation in almost 2 years that is not an eclipse! So go back in time and check if there was anything particular that was initiated around this time. Maybe it was an idea or event that later developed into a project with a bigger vision or a wish that materialized.

Take some time to connect to yourself and celebrate your success and how far you’ve come. Take account of all the things you’ve learned the last 6 months and give yourself the space to be proud and happy with your accomplishments and accept yourself no matter what is happening.

RECOMMENDED PRACTICES:

A few practices for this Full Moon:

Meditation is always a great practice which helps us to calm down our minds when the energies of the full moon are usually quite high and often overwhelming.

Gratitude - take some paper and write at least 10 things that you are grateful for - notice the small and big things that you have in life and don’t take anything for granted. Feel the gratitude in your body and how it shifts your energy.

Forgiveness - take another piece of paper and create a forgiveness list - journal about all the things you forgive yourself and approach this with lots of love and compassion. Then write about other people who have wronged you. If you feel resistance, try as much as you can and promise yourself to continue the process throughout the moon cycles.

Choose to burn or keep the lists and proceed with another grounding meditation.

Enjoy this full moon!