Aries Full Moon
- Lori Barnes
- Oct 6
- 5 min read
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Aries Full Moon Dates and Time
Monday, October 6 (October 7 in Europe)
11:47 PM, Eastern
16 Degrees Aries
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Aries Full Moon Introduction
Running a business often means juggling ideas, responsibilities, and being in constant motion. The Full Moon every month is a time of heightened energy and illumination, much like how its pull moves the ocean tides and subtly stirs the water within us.
Each Full Moon offers perspective on what’s working, what needs adjustment, and where to direct your next effort.
In this series, you’ll find astrology written for business owners, creative professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to align their planning with lunar timing. Each post explores the symbolism of the Moon, key planetary influences, and a short ritual you can use to stay focused and inspired.
What’s Inside:
Aries Full Moon and Libra Sun
Aries Full Moon and Libra Sun
One of the easiest ways to understand a sign is to contrast it with its opposite sign. A full moon always involves a pair of signs opposite to each other.
The Aries Full Moon highlights the balance between independence and connection. Aries expresses itself through courage, action, and self-direction. It thrives when challenged, taking initiative and moving decisively toward what inspires it. Libra, on the opposite side, seeks harmony and fairness. It approaches life through collaboration and diplomacy, creating balance between differing views.
Aries is self-focused, driven by personal instinct and the freedom to act. Libra is other-focused, guided by relationships, mutual understanding, and shared experiences. Where Aries leads with boldness and drive, Libra leads with diplomacy and reason. Together, they remind us that progress comes from assertion and cooperation.
The Full Moon forms a loose T-square to Jupiter in Cancer, expanding the emotional charge that typically comes with a full moon. This alignment can magnify contrasts between personal goals and the needs of others, particularly in areas such as work-life balance. Growth comes from recognizing both sides of the scale, acting with confidence while keeping harmony at the center of your decisions.
Aries Full Moon
Aries is a cardinal fire sign, combining initiative with vitality. As a fire sign, it operates through instinct, enthusiasm, and direct experience. Fire fuels passion and drive, bringing courage to take risks and start new ventures. It acts first and learns through action, often inspiring others through innovation and willingness to take risks.
Its cardinal modality adds leadership and decisiveness. Cardinal signs mark the beginning of new cycles and inspire change. In Aries, this is reflected in the courage to step forward, assert independence, and tackle challenges with confidence. The lesson lies in pacing, channeling enthusiasm into sustained effort rather than burning out in the first rush of excitement.
Mars: Aries Full Moon Ruler
Mars rules Aries, giving this Full Moon its direct, assertive tone. As the planet of action, Mars represents how we pursue goals and use physical and emotional energy to make things happen. With Mars traveling through its own sign, Scorpio, the emotional intensity of this lunation runs deep. Mars in Scorpio acts with focus and determination, bringing persistence to what Aries initiates.
Together, Aries and Scorpio express Mars through instinct and strategy. Under this Full Moon, you may feel called to take action on something, confront what has been avoided, or release pent-up frustration so new energy can move freely.
Aries Shadow
When Aries energy is strong, assertiveness, courage, and independence dominate the atmosphere. This can inspire taking action and breakthroughs, but it can also lead to impatience, impulsiveness, or the urge to act without thinking things through.
Unchecked, this fiery energy can lead to conflict, burnout, or the need to win at any cost. What begins as enthusiasm can turn into frustration when results don’t come quickly enough. The challenge is learning to pause, consider timing, and channel passion into productive movement rather than reaction.
This Aries Full Moon, reflect on how you express drive and independence.
Are you taking initiative in ways that serve your long-term goals?
Do you push forward too quickly without considering how others are affected?
Aries Full Moon Symbol: The Ram
The Ram represents courage, instinct, and the drive to move forward. The Ram climbs steep terrain with determination, rarely backing down from a challenge, embodying the essence of Aries: to act, lead, and pioneer new paths.
Here are three ways this symbol reflects the energy of the Aries Full Moon:
Courage and Initiative: The Ram charges ahead, trusting its instincts. This symbolizes the call to act with confidence and take steps toward goals that require bravery or a fresh start.
Focus and Endurance: Though quick to move, the Ram’s strength lies in perseverance. This Full Moon highlights the importance of sustained effort, not just initial momentum.
Individual Path: The Ram leads from the front. It reminds you that progress often begins when you trust your own direction rather than waiting for consensus.
Under this Aries Full Moon, consider where you feel ready to take action and where patience would serve you best.
What new path calls for your courage?
Where might steady progress be more effective than a quick rush forward?
Check out the October Business Outlook for the full list of planetary transits this month.
Aries Full Moon Ritual: Light Your Next Step
This short ritual fits the busy schedule of a business owner. Use a candle or an electric candle if an open flame is not practical.
Face south if you are in the Northern Hemisphere, or north if you are in the Southern Hemisphere. You can easily find directions using a compass app on your phone if you’re unsure. Place your candle in that direction.
Take a moment to center yourself, and name one step you will take in your business this week.
As you focus on the light, say quietly or aloud: ‘I move forward with courage and confidence.’ Pause, breathe, and feel your commitment. You can repeat this ritual anytime you want a symbolic reboost for taking action.
Aries Full Moon Words of Wisdom
‘Action is the foundational key to all success.’ — Pablo Picasso
Wrap-Up: Full Moon in Aries
The Aries Full Moon reminds us that growth begins with action. Use this time to trust your instincts and take the next step toward building what you want.
This blog focuses on the Aries Full Moon itself, but there is much more happening in the sky this month. For a full look at the planetary movements, major aspects, and current retrogrades, read the October Business Outlook on my blog, where I cover the broader astrological weather and how it influences timing and direction.
