ARIES FULL MOON:
BREAKING FREE
Emil Bisttram, Cosmic Egg Series no. 1 (Creative Forces)
October 15, 2016 — Today is a Full Moon in Aries, bringing about powerful energy as it conjuncts Uranus—planet of shock, awe, lightning bolts, and sudden change. The Universe seems to be asking us how much electricity we can handle, with the purpose of jolting us out of our stagnation—within ourselves, our lives, and our relationships. If we've been complacent about anything that is out of alignment with integrity and true purpose, we are now being called upon now to step up and move on.
For those of us who have trouble grounding, these energies could feel particularly manic. We might consider stopping whatever we are doing to touch the earth, and feel our connection to stillness and gravity. For those of us quick to anger or defensiveness, we might try to bring conscious attention to our breath, feeling into our places of tension, and relaxing them. Luckily, Jupiter in Libra is supporting balance right now, gently returning us to center while offering respite from this blast of overpowering masculine energy and change.
In fact, we are reexamining masculinity itself right now. The imbalanced aspects of male energy—entitlement, aggression, hubris—are boiling up to be purified. As a collective, we are beginning to ask: How can we support masculinity so it can show up in its enlightened form? How can we embrace the protector qualities of the male archetype that exist in us all—the noble knight, for example, who offers strength to the vulnerable and downtrodden? Conversely, how can the feminine feel more empowered to express a sincere emotional perspective, without fear of judgment or feeling unworthy?
The beauty of this revolutionary, forceful energy is that it helps us make use of our discontent, to see it as a divine indicator of where we've gone wrong and what we need to adjust. Do we want to call in love that vibrates on a higher spiritual level? A community of friends with similar interests? Do we want to live in a place that brings more inspiration, knocking us out of our painful monotony?
With Aries in charge—and his ruler Mars colliding with Pluto until October 19—revolution and transformation are truly possible. Pluto strips away anything that is not genuine, causing these aspects of ourselves to die and be reborn. It may feel overwhelming, but these planets are helping us to strip away whatever is obscuring our awakened hearts. If we can look at our depression, fear, and shame with gentleness, then make necessary adjustments without falling into self-loathing, we can finally step into our power, inspiration, and fullest expression of love.
To best harness these energies, we must straighten our spines, open our hearts, and fearlessly embody the totality of our being. Looking honestly at our strengths and weaknesses, we could begin to accept ourselves fully—with love and appreciation. In doing so, we are creating environments of sanity and joy, encouraging anyone in our orbits to discover the same in themselves.
We are banding together in our collective awakening, helping each other remove the elusive veils that separate us from relaxation, celebration, and opening.
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