Full Moon in Libra — the article

On April 6th, at 12:34am EDT, the Full Moon becomes exact in 16 degrees of Libra. All Full Moons bring an opportunity for increased awareness and integration of the traits connected to the relevant Full Moon polarities, especially those that have been neglected or suppressed.

This Full Moon has heightened effects on us for several important reasons: first, it is the beginning of Eclipse Season — a time of uncertainty and change. A time that invites us to allow for a consciousness upgrade until the next Lunation that is no longer a Solar or Lunar Eclipse. In this case, Eclipse Season lasts until May 19th (until the New Moon in Taurus becomes exact).

So the questions here are: What am I aware of? What will I choose? Where will I focus my mind? My Heart? What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being in transition?

Then there are some powerful aspects in this Lunar chart:

• Mars, the ruler of Aries, is currently in Cancer and makes a wide Square aspect to the Full Moon polarity Libra-Aries!
• Pluto in Aquarius makes a close Square to the Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio
• The Moon in Libra opposes a Chiron/Sun/Jupiter alignment in Aries and quincunxes Uranus in Taurus
• A Kite aspect involving a Water Grand Trine with Mars-Saturn-South Node, and two Sextiles to the Mercury/North Node alignment in Taurus

There are some other aspects in this Full Moon chart, and we will address all of them in a moment — and if you are already a Member of my online community, feel free to also watch my Full Moon video here

On April 4th in the afternoon, the Moon enters Libra; this starts the energetic build-up towards this eventful Full Moon — and almost 43 hours later, the Sun in Aries opposes the Moon in Libra.

Ask yourself: How far have I come with the Intentions I set around March 21st’s New Moon? If I’m not where I’d like to be with those intentions, what new course might take me closer to my goals?

The Libra-Aries polarity highlights the spiritual dance between various polarities:

• individual drives/goals and one-on-one relationships
• masculine and feminine (in their ideal versions)
• independence and collaboration

Whether we are single or partnered up, we are all in relationship to someone — any one-on-one relationship counts here — business, personal, health-related, etc. For the next two weeks, we seek balance between…

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For the next two weeks, we seek balance between ourselves (symbolized by Aries) and others (Libra); it’s important here to realize that relationships are essential to our existence and play a crucial role both in defining and achieving our personal goals/desires.

We are also invited to look at the balance of feminine and masculine within ourselves, our relationships, and our world. Ask yourself: Where has feminine and masculine gone out of balance? What happens when there is too much of one? Of both? What about too little?

Aries symbolizes our requirement to be an individual who is free to explore and express themselves; Libra, on the other hand, represents our desire to feel connected, and see both sides of the coin by looking at contrast and comparison.

Ask yourself: Where in my life do I need to be more authentic? Assertive? Understanding and considerate? Who am I being in my relationships? Who am I being in the relationship between me and myself?

The Sun in Aries calls us to look at the roles that “assertion” and “independence” play in our lives. We’re called to find ways to develop a healthy sense of self — and total honesty is crucial here, with ourselves and with others.

The Moon in Libra emphasizes the need for collaboration, objectivity, consideration, equality, balance, justice, etc. But, as you can tell, the spotlight now swings over to our relationships…

Full Moons also illuminate the shadow side of each sign. Aries’s “denser/lower” vibrations can be rash, impulsive, insensitive, domineering, and (at worst) combative. Connecting with the highest vibration of Libra will help us stay away from the denser vibrations of Aries. 

As best as you can, allow the higher vibrations of Aries to shine through — these include courage, openness towards the new, directness, and a healthy sense of identity.

The shadow side of Libra is being insincere, people-pleasing, hesitant, indecisive, co-dependent, and reluctantly giving in to things without protest. Connecting with the highest vibration of Aries will help us stay away from the denser vibrations of Libra. 

Please note that the Shadow side of any sign is usually not as comfortable to look at or embrace, but it is an essential process to move into the lighter vibrations of any sign.

Let’s talk about what’s important in this particular Full Moon chart:

The Moon in Libra opposes a Chiron/Sun/Jupiter alignment in Aries and quincunxes Uranus in Taurus.

Let’s start with the opposition: When the Moon opposes a planetary Line-up in Aries, especially one that includes Chiron, we are invited to become more aware that nothing and no one is really separate. Consciously or unconsciously, we are always in relationships; as always, all relationships begin with our relationship with ourselves. 

Since Oppositions can be acted out within relationships, we might get triggered by others and become defensive or touchy in the next two weeks.

Ask yourself: Could I acknowledge what is getting stirred up inside me by someone who cannot have equal relationships? How might I balance my need for equal connection and harmony with my desire for self-fulfillment and complete independence?

Resentments or frustrations can surface with this opposition — and someone may be poking at our wounds or pointing out our shortcomings, bringing up our insecurities or secret shame that is connected not only to what is happening at that moment but also to our past — especially our childhood.

If this happens, locate the original pain or wound as best as you can, and bring compassion, love, understanding, and forgiveness to yourself (particularly towards your younger Self). Healing can only occur if we embrace our limitations and love our most vulnerable places.

Ask yourself: How might we be able to support each other on our healing journeys? What if taking a compassionate approach to myself and my insecurities or triggers made for more fulfilling connections with others?

Could I allow others to engage with me in a way that facilitates a more holistic exploration of my “persona”? How about vice versa? Could I engage with others in a way that promotes a more holistic inquiry into their persona, identity, or personal goals?

The Moon’s Quincunx to Uranus in Taurus operates more internally; an unexpected turn of events could leave us uneasy or unsettled. This could also indicate some restlessness and energetic discomfort in our interactions.

Ask yourself: What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable, just for now? Or 5% more comfortable embracing uncertainty? How flexible could I be for the next two weeks if I worked at it?

Mars, the ruler of Aries, is currently in Cancer and makes a wide Square to the Full Moon polarity in Libra-Aries! This makes Mars the Focus Point of a T-square, inviting us to use our “inner masculine” responsibly. We may have feelings come up that are connected to past experiences, especially something connected to anger.

This T-Square does put a lot of stress on Mars in Cancer, so we may feel impatient or cranky — doing more for others is not necessarily better. Being realistic about what we can do without depleting our energy is most beneficial.

Since Mars represents the masculine energies within us (doing, going after our passions, penetrating, asserting our will and our desires, taking actions, using our physical strengths/ability and courage to get what we want, etc.), we are invited to act responsibly rather than react emotionally.

Ask yourself: Do I feel capable of providing for myself? And others? What is enough, and what is too much? Do I know how to create physical and emotional safety for myself and my loved ones?

What might a balance between home/family and career/long-term goals look like for me? How might a realistic approach to self-care or emotional self-alignment serve me at this time?

You might ask: What does “self-alignment” mean? If something resonates with you, it is aligned with your energy, so move toward what resonates and away from what does not.

Since the empty leg of this T-square lands in Capricorn, we are invited to take actions that serve us and our loved ones long-term. We are invited to bring a nurturing approach to the world.

Ask yourself: Could I work towards something long-term that aligns with my emotional well-being? My connection to my family or loved ones? My need to feel safe and cared for? What if a healthy sense of my authority and capabilities was the first step toward feeling emotionally and physically safe?

How might a mature and responsible approach support my ability to achieve my goals? My ability to connect to others? The world at large? How could I nurture myself to the point that I am at once connected to others and yet wholly independent?

Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is currently in its own sign and sextiles Neptune in Pisces. With this aspect, we are more attuned to the subtleties of human interaction, especially over the next two weeks (after April 6th). We tend to “feel” each other energetically now; a sensitive approach is recommended.

Ask yourself: When I use my imagination, what or whom would I like to touch? How would I want that to feel? What might a “hug for humanity” look like at this time? How could a more sensitive approach towards others and myself support my collaborative efforts?

How might meditation or mindfulness- being present in the now-moment to all the energies inside and around me- support my personal resources and what I value in others or myself? What might transpire if I brought 5% more trust and intuitive flow toward my physical reality?

Pluto in Aquarius makes a close Square to the Moon Nodes in Scorpio-Taurus. As a result, we get a significant opportunity to stretch and grow in our collective and individual Soul’s Journey! As Pluto squares this powerful polarity, we want to break free from the past and anything that no longer empowers us.

With Pluto involved, this could increase emotionality or feelings of being out of control (and therefore wanting control); given the Moon Nodes are also involved here, it could foster more significant shifts in consciousness (individually and collectively speaking).

Ask yourself: What am I most scared about regarding my future? Do I have concerns about my connection with like-minded people? Am I allowing myself to hear the deepest calling of my Soul?

Am I ready for some profound changes in my life? Where am I looking to create more empowerment in my life? What about the lives of others? What needs to happen so I can shift my current situation? What role does “trust” play in all of this?

Where do I feel “out of control”? Where am I trying too hard to self-protect or control an outcome? What if I surrendered all my fears and trusted the divine power within me?

Pluto always invites us to integrate the opposite sign it’s in for balance and true empowerment. While in Aquarius, that balance comes from courageously hearty-centered and self-expressed Leo.

Ask yourself: What does my heart desire? What does my heart want to express? How might a self-expressed and courageously heartfelt approach serve my communities and foster better collaborations?

I also want to mention that we will be covering Pluto’s journey through Aquarius and the upcoming Eclipses season in my next Forecasting Forum — so feel free to join us live on April 7th at 5pm ET/2pm PT/10pm (London time)!

If you want to ask a question, please email me by April 7th at 3pm ET — and if I don’t have it yet, send me a copy of your Birth Chart.

And of course, if you don’t have a birth chart yet, please watch my free class on “How to read my Birth chart”. At the end of that class, I give you tips on how to get your birth chart for free online.

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If you are reading this after April 7th, it might be too late to join live; however, you can still get the mp4-video recording of the “Pluto in Aquarius & Eclipse Season” — webinar here.

The next aspect I want to discuss is a Kite aspect involving a Grand Water Trine with Mars in Cancer, Saturn in Pisces, the South Node in Scorpio, and two Sextiles to the Mercury/North Node alignment in Taurus.

The Grand Water Trine shows us our ability to allow feelings to move through responsibly and supports us further in bringing love and acceptance to past experiences or traumas. Our ability to take responsibility for our energy body and when we need to rest, let go, and nurture ourselves is enhanced.

It also helps us to release any unhealthy attachments to the past, making it easier to trust and therefore to allow ourselves to stretch outside of our comfort zone and invite in “the new”.

Ask yourself: Could I slow down for just a moment and take in what is truly happening inside and around me? Could I allow what is simply to “be”, exactly as it is — and exactly as it isn’t?

Could I trust that everyone is exactly where they need to be? Including myself? How can I be 5% more gentle with myself, especially concerning past traumas or fears?

We also might be able to receive new support from others, so ask yourself: What if I let myself receive 5% more kindness from others? Not because I need it, but just because it is available to me?

When a planet makes two Sextiles to two other planets that are part of a Grand Trine, we call this a “Kite” in astrology. The planet connected to the Sextiles becomes the “lead planet” for this Kite configuration. This “lead planet” points to our opportunity for forward movement and growth — in this case, that would be Mercury in Taurus.

Since Mercury is also aligned with the North Node, we are invited to increase our efforts toward physical and material security and stability. Honoring ourselves and the value we bring to our relationships is crucial.

Since Mercury in Taurus is the lead planet, we are invited to communicate and share our value with others rather than allowing disempowerment and trauma signatures from the past or emotional processes to take away our voice or value.

Ask yourself: What needs to be said? What might honest communication achieve? What if I allowed my intuitive body to guide me with what needs to be said? Could I inspire others by having candid heart-to-heart talks?

What do I know to be true about myself? My value in the world? About my talents?

How might a simple, truthful approach support my career goals and personal projects at this time? What might I discover about myself and my desires if I truly listened?

To sum it all up: This Full Moon highlights the need to balance initiative, courage, and self-reliance with teamwork, consideration, and fairness.

With the beginning of Eclipse Season, the coming months could offer some tailwinds that carry us to significant breakthroughs; we are invited to learn how to be conscious creators, mindful of how our thinking and choices affect our personal and collective experiences.

For the next two weeks, it’s essential to take a caring and holistic approach towards ourselves and others; this means kindness and compassion on a mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual level!

Ask yourself: Where am I in or out of balance? Is it possible that when something sounds good but doesn’t feel right, it’s either not “right” for me at this time or not “right” at all?

Our problems won’t be defeated by fighting them, but by understanding them and changing the conditions that gave birth to them. So, as best as you can, talk about what ails you and share your pain without stepping into victim behaviors. And always remember: Love empowers, fear paralyzes.

If you would like more details on this complex Full Moon, you can click here and watch my video on the subject.
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 14-18 degrees of Libra, Aries, Capricorn, or Cancer? If so, you may feel the effects of this Full Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

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