Libra Full Moon

The following article was written sometime ago, before the global pandemic. It does reflect some of the energies we are dealing with however.

The Libra Full Moon places us on an emotional or even physical bridge, working to seek a balance between our own needs and the requirements and requests of others. It is worth reminding ourselves that the Moon reflects the Sun and is only visible because of the Sun’s light. With the Sun in Aries, we may need to honor the leader, either internally or in relation to another person. Trying to keep the Ram amidst the flock may not be easy! (The combative side of Aries is not always easy to get along with; although Aries may represent leadership, its energy can be raw, demanding, or abrasive, too.) We can see this symbolism as reflecting the need to hear the loudest voice and attend to the strongest and most immediate set of requirements. In a way, though, this may make life easier. All we need do is put our attention on the neediest source.

Since the Aries Sun is ruled by Mars, it could feel a little like putting out fires under the push–pull momentum of this Sun–Moon opposition. On the plus side, Aries can be physically energetic and active beyond the usual levels of many people, whilst Libra often comes up with great ideas for how to coordinate people and situations so that all runs smoothly and in a calm and orderly way. These two energies can, therefore, work just fine, once each person or situation’s strengths and limitations are understood.

In fairness, it may take some time and effort to ascertain how the power balance can settle harmoniously, not least because of a Full Moon t-square, with Pluto, and Jupiter. This planetary powerhouse has a dramatic, grandiose quality with its Jupiter component, which may be underpinned by the compulsivity and obsession that often go with Pluto’s presence. All three of these cosmic bodies are in the sign of Capricorn, which, at its best, is famously reserved, sensible, and measured. Capricorn represents the benefit of pacing ourselves, sticking to the job in hand, and getting solid results over time. So, if the Aries Sun demands more impetuous, Mars-style action than is ideal, there will likely be an army of forces to rein this in. But where any fiery energy is productive and contributes to overall (Libra) needs, it can be harnessed towards the good of all.

This is a cardinal t-square, which suggests that action and leadership are, indeed, favored, and great strides can be achieved, under the right conditions and arrangements. There is every reason to be optimistic, even if there are moments when Pluto and Jupiter, in square to the Full Moon, highlight extreme, emotional, or situational fluctuations. We just need to ride through the storm, as it were, knowing there will be some safe, common ground eventually.

The intensity and insistence of Pluto, Jupiter, and the Aries Sun may be nicely counterbalanced through the escape-route scenario offered by the air element. At the very least, this can assist us with extra objectivity with others’ ideas, who we sense have an interest in win–win outcomes.

It is interesting to note that Venus trines both Mars and Saturn in Aquarius, again strengthening the air element. Aquarius has a reputation for sometimes being stubborn, especially around principles, which has a lot to do with its being a fixed sign. Yet this fixity could be a bonus, with the amount of options that Gemini and Libra planets may be juggling; there is a balance to be found, after all! Someone may need to draw a line in the sand, showing where a boundary begins and ends — and be prepared to defend that boundary as events unfold.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer, written by Diana Collis.