Today the Sun is conjunct Venus in Libra, opposing the Moon in Aries. In general, this full moon represents a peak moment toward manifesting one’s goals and dreams. The Aries moon is expressed by the impulse to turn a dream into reality, or start a new phase in life. Full moons often represent a completion or a critical point in a cycle, while the cardinal signs of Aries and Libra signify new beginnings. The Libra Sun conjunct Venus hints at a simultaneous focus on relationships, harmony, and peace-making. Can the need for self-motivated action coexist with the demands of one’s social and intimate connections? Is it possible to take care of oneself while supporting others, and the greater good?
The stars say Yes.
Today’s full moon is supported by Saturn, who is retrograde in Aquarius. In this position, he is in trine to the Sun, and in sextile to the Moon. These are both supportive aspects. Retrograde Saturn can represent backtracking, reflection, or review in regards to lengthy life lessons. It is likely that the efforts you desire to initiate are ideas that have been brewing for quite some time. Maybe you have already tried hard to make these ideas come to life, but they just couldn’t get any footing. Perhaps the inability to manifest such results has caused you frustration at least, or despair at worst. Such obstacles can feel brutal, but Father Time does come around, eventually.
Saturn is still in retrograde until October 23rd, which is not too far away. Now can be a potent time to lay more of the groundwork needed to achieve your long-term goals. Despite the Aries impulse to go fast as lightning, I suggest employing a Saturnian-Venusian approach: go slow, breathe, take a break, frolic in the flowers. Saturn work doesn’t turn into rewards overnight and Venus needs her play time. Honor the innate intelligence of divine timing. Tend to your relationships, as well as your work. Use your energy wisely. Be open to collaboration. Remember to give and receive.
With Saturn in Aquarius, there also exists the desire to benefit the greater good through individual action. More people are choosing to begin careers and projects doing what they love, in support of a healthy planet, love, pleasure, and higher consciousness. This full moon is an opportunity to latch onto the wavelength of those already successful people, and ride it to our own islands of fulfillment. Whether your actions take place in the workplace, in the home, or within your own psyche, use this time to comfort yourself: all the work you’ve already done is making a difference. You are closer now to your goal – it is more clear, direct, obvious. You know what to do, at least on some level. The results may still be quite a bit off, but that’s okay. Enjoy your efforts. Trust the process. Commune with tribe. Feel the support all around you.
Overall, today’s full moon can be a helpful one for finding a healthy interpersonal balance and a light-hearted attitude while putting in the work to achieve one’s goals. You may start to see the benefits of your devotion and inner work paying off. This is expressed by your ability to take clear and meaningful action. Have patience, however, sweet, speedy ram. Energy comes and goes, dreams manifest in their own timing. How you spend your time now will determine the outcome, but both work and play are essential to a balanced, meaningful life.
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