Aries Full Moon
On October 17th, we'll experience a powerful full moon in Aries, conjunct Chiron, the Wounded Healer. Full moons invite us to reflect on what's coming to completion, what we're ready to release, and what we’re prepared to harvest. With Aries' directness and courage, this full moon, amplified by Chiron's influence, invites us to explore how our wants and needs are intertwined with our wounds.
Chiron's story embodies deep suffering that transforms into profound wisdom. He mastered medicine, herbs, music, and prophecy, representing the archetype of the teacher-healer. With Chiron in Aries, we are also called to confront wounds related to our sense of self, desires, and perhaps our instincts to take action. This can manifest as the wounded warrior archetype—the part of us that was once fierce and bold, ready to take initiative, but that has now taken a backseat due to past hurts.
We may often feel pressured to pathologize these wounds, rushing to fix them. However, this full moon invites us to consider: What if we let our wounds simply be? What if we allowed them to inform us about our humanity, humility, and the gifts found in vulnerability?
As Daniel Deardorff beautifully expresses:
"I recognized myself in the mirror of the stories—and only then did it become clear to me how to negotiate the quandary of my life. And so the stories—more than just food, more than just nourishment—are medicine. Not specifically to heal, because we have a fantasy of healing, which is that the wounds and the scars will be gone, and we'll be just as we were before the affliction ever landed on us. But to heal, as I mean it, is to make the wound a source—a generous and generative source—of what you have to give and bring into the world.”
This insight speaks to the heart of our experience with Chiron and our wounds. Our pain can indeed become a source of nourishment, wisdom, and meaning as we navigate our lives.
The reflection of this full moon is amplified by the Grand Square involving the moon, Pluto, Mars, and the sun. Pluto in Capricorn signals the dismantling of outdated systems, often upheld by unseen forces or powers. Pluto's energy challenges us to confront the hidden structures within ourselves or society that no longer serve us, clearing the way for transformation. Meanwhile, Mars in Cancer urges us to go deeper into our emotional roots, connected to home, ancestry, and the past. Mars in Cancer also represents a protectiveness for those feminine qualities that our society tends to undervalue, including nurturing, sensitivity, and vulnerability.
The Sabian symbol for Aries 25° aligns beautifully with these themes. The symbol, "A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings," suggests that what appears to be on the surface may reveal itself to be something else entirely. It emphasizes the importance of discerning the true meaning behind our desires, understanding that what may seem appealing on the outside could have deeper implications. This resonates with the Chiron archetype—our wounds may initially seem like burdens, but beneath the surface, they hold the potential to deepen our understanding of self and bring us closer to our true path.
This full moon in Aries encourages us to claim our wounds as integral parts of our story. Our pain can inform what we choose to protect and give meaning to our lives. As we navigate this Grand Square, we are invited to reflect on how our wounds have influenced our desires. Are our wants stemming from a sense of lack, or do they arise from a deeper understanding of our humanness?
This is a profound time to reflect on our relationship with pain, healing, and desire. It calls us to stop fighting our wounds and instead honor them as part of our journey. By recognizing how our wounds have shaped our desires, we can transform them into pathways for greater healing and understanding, much like Chiron.
As we navigate the tension of this full moon and Grand Square, let's remember that transformation can sometimes be messy, yet it's always moving us closer to truth, alignment, and wholeness. The Sabian symbol reminds us to trust in the process of life—What may feel like a setback could ultimately reveal itself as a hidden blessing.
Thanks for being here,
MEL
