FULL MOON at 6°00' ARIES
September 29, 2023 • 5:59 AM EDT
This month's full moon is saturated with the independence of the Ram, but with its only aspect being an opposition to the partnership-oriented Libra Sun, the Moon's need for independence in relationships rings loud and clear.
Although it lacks direct support from any other planet, the Aries Moon's battle cry for for independence seems to echoed by transiting Venus (relationships and the ruler of the Libra Sun), which is only minutes away from being in an exact square (challenge) to Uranus (freedom).
However, when you look further into the chart, you see that the Mars (which rules the Aries Moon) is in Libra, the sign of its detriment. When a planet is in its detriment (its opposite sign), it's not comfortable playing by the other sign's rules, and in this case, self-reliant Mars is not at ease in the sign of togetherness.
In true Aries fashion, the purpose of this full moon is a straightforward one. It's purpose is to shed light on where you need more independence and the action you need to take to achieve it. For many of you, it will be connected to a relationship.
To that point, it's important to remember that personal relationships include spouses, life partners, lovers, friends and family. As for adversaries and competitors, they can be personal or professional.
There are many possible ways this can manifest in one's life.
For example, if the economy has kept at home with your parents, this full moon is likely to show you where you need to be more independent. Perhaps they still treat you like a child in some way. If so, this energy will likely coincide with a situation that forces you to address it. Depending on your personal horoscope, it could turn out to be as simple as establishing a new set of boundaries, or it could be time for you to find a roommate and leave the nest.
Likewise, this full moon could find you at your wit's end with a clingy friend or a romantic partner who tries to monopolize your time, a supervisor who micromanages your workday or a spouse or life partner who insists on too much togetherness for your taste.
In reality, it could turn out to be that someone will ask you for more freedom.
Either way, the result will be illumination, and even if it's a testy situation, the air will be cleared.
That said, it's very important that you remain mindful of the Venus-Uranus square, because this influence often coincides with separations and/or a sudden change in your finances.
When it comes to relationships, everyone should guard against knee-jerk reactions, because they're more likely to have long-lasting consequences under this full moon.
Although Uranus is celebrated for its brilliance (and deservedly so), it has a defiant, extreme and impulsive nature. When it's involved in a challenging aspect, it can be quick to cut ties with whatever (or whoever) offends it, at which time it goes on its merry way and never looks back.
While that might work for Uranus, it doesn't work for most people, who usually regret taking such an extreme action and try to repair the damage.
Sometimes they can, and sometimes it's too late.
Since separations that occur at the time of a full moon are usually final, if you end a relationship at this time and live to regret it, you're likely to find yourself in the latter group.
So, should you find yourself gripped by the urge to sever a relationship, do yourself a favor and exercise self-restraint. Once the sense of urgency has passed, you can make your decision with a clear head.
In terms of finances, everyone should keep an eye on their finances at this time, especially if you're invested in crypto or the stock market. Looking at the bigger picture, there could be news related to the banking industry (a merger, a bank run or even a failure).
And should you succumb to the temptation of purchasing a big ticket item that you feel you simply must have, be sure to keep the receipt in case you change your mind when you get the credit card bill.
Getting Personal
So which areas are being targeted for illumination, fruition or an ending in your life? And in particular, which life area might you be needing more independence?
They're revealed by the house in your horoscope that's receiving the full moon.
If you don't know which house holds 6°00' Aries in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where the new moon falls according to your rising sign (if you know it). If you don't know your rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (sun-sign based) horoscope.
If your Rising Sign or Sun sign is:
Aries, it falls in your 1st house (your physical body, your attitude and approach to life).
Taurus, it falls in your 12th house (spirituality, creativity, mental health, addictions).
Gemini, it falls in your 11th house (groups, associations, hopes, wishes, casual friends, colleagues).
Cancer, it falls in your 10th house (career, fame, status, reputation).
Leo, it falls in your 9th house (education, law, religion, foreign travel, publishing).
Virgo, it falls in your 8th house (intimacy, shared resources, other people's support, birth, death, estate matters).
Libra, it falls in your 7th house (marriage and all one-to-one relationships including best friends, adversaries, business partners and clients).
Scorpio, it falls in your 6th house (health, work, pets, diet, nutrition).
Sagittarius, it falls in your 5th house (romance, children, creativity, self-expression, entertainment).
Capricorn, it falls in your 4th house (home, family, real estate, parents).
Aquarius, it falls in your solar 3rd house (siblings, neighbors, short trips, cars, contracts, negotiations.).
Pisces, it falls in your 2nd house (income, spending, personal values, self-esteem, tangible assets).
Releasing with the Aries Full Moon
You can release anything under any full moon, but when it's saturated in the energy of the Ram, it's especially helpful for releasing:
Negative beliefs or fears related to your physical body, energy, passion, ambition, self-reliance, resourcefulness or leadership ability.
Traits or tendencies to be impatient, impulsive, reckless, egotistical, selfish, hotheaded or a bully.