Get ready, there is a full moon in Aries in the early morning hours (5:58 EDT) on September 29th. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, a cardinal fire sign, and opposite air sign Libra, where the sun is now. This full moon, the first of autumn, is the Harvest Moon. 

With the Aries/Libra axis, there is a push-pull between me and we, between selfishness and sacrifice, between assertiveness and diplomacy. The moon in Aries is ruled by Mars, which is also in Libra now. With Mars in Libra, there’s a tendency toward passive aggression, so that may be a big vibe this full moon. Better to release your anger in a cathartic, productive way than to try to keep a lid on it, waiting for it to boil over. In the days leading up to the full moon, open the release valve here and there. Have a good cry to Neil Young’s “It’s a Dream.” Journal furiously . 

Mars is about physicality, so when the full moon comes, because it’s ruled by Mars, it’s a good time for a physical release. That can be dancing, working out, kickboxing, or primal screaming.

This is the last lunation before the eclipses start, so it’s going to feel a little wild because it’s sort of like a sneak preview of eclipse season. 

If you’re an Aries or Libra rising or sun, this opposition is in your first and seventh houses, so it will highlight themes of self vs. partnership, and you may see some strife, culmination, or the fulfillment of a commitment made in your relationships. However, there could be tension between what is best for you and what’s best for your relationship or another partnership or friendship. 

If you’re a Taurus or Scorpio rising or sun, this full moon will likely bring up some tension or some change as it relates to your need for solitude vs. what you have to do every day. You may be feeling intense emotions about just having to go to work every day or the stuff you do on a daily basis to care for others. This is a good full moon to reevaluate how much time you allow for yourself. 

If you’re a Gemini or a Sagittarius rising or sun, the Aries full moon illuminates the dynamic between your joy and creativity and your community or friend groups. Your friends may be providing the inspiration or motivation you need for a new venture. Try to hang out with people who you have fun with and get out on the weekend. Socializing and/or focusing on artistic pursuits will provide much-needed release.

If you’re a Cancer or Capricorn rising or sun, this full moon will occur on your 10th house and 4th house axis, which encompasses your public, professional life, and your roots and family. There’s a push and pull between your career/public life and back home. You may have to deal with some family stuff that puts a wrench in your professional plans, or maybe you’re wrapping up something in one of these areas that allows you more time for the other. Libra is all about balance, so this is a time for trying to strike a balance between the two. 

If you’re a Leo or Aquarius rising or sun, there’s a balance you may need to find between what you’re learning, your spiritual pursuits, and/or desire and plans to travel and the busy-ness and demands of daily life. You may be feeling crushed under the weight of your calendar, when all you want to do is read a book or get away. It’s OK to cancel meetings and reschedule plans if you need to. 

If you’re a Virgo or Pisces rising or sun, there may be some flux or movement in money matters, either your own resources or that of your partner. Maybe you’re paying off a loan or you’re finally filing your taxes after getting a couple extensions or your refund is finally coming through. There will be some illumination of themes related to finances or resources, those of your own and those you share with others. 

If your sun, moon, ascendant, Mercury, Venus, Mars, or your midheaven are around 6 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn, you’ll be feeling this new moon with some extra intensity. But even if not, it’s likely going to be pretty potent for all of us, so hang in there, and try to let go of whatever is holding you back or driving you nuts. Keep on rockin’ in the free world. 

(Astrology is for entertainment purposes only, so please take these full moon interpretations with a grain of salt!)