Aries Full Moon: Courageously shedding ballast to get on course
Full Moon: September 26, 2026 · 6:49 PM Zurich · 3°37′ Libra/Aries
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This fiery, charged full moon takes place on the Aries-Libra axis.
As is typical during a full moon, the sun and moon are in opposition, creating maximum tension. This tension is particularly noticeable in the days leading up to the full moon. Emotions can run high quickly.
Why was this "established" once a month? These processes illuminate inconsistencies, untidy and unresolved issues (emotional baggage) within us, so that we can become aware of them and let them go.
Sometimes the full moon signifies a visible fruit or something achieved. In my experience, however, it's more often about us being preoccupied with letting go, processing emotional baggage, and forgiveness in the days surrounding the full moon. A cleansing, so that we can create space for something new.
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The sun in Libra, the moon in Aries
With the equinox on September 23rd, the sun moved into the diplomatic sign of Libra. Libra is associated with Venus, hence its harmonious, gentle, and aesthetic qualities. Librans are strongly focused on relationships and balance. Sometimes they keep their own point of view to themselves to avoid conflict.
The opposite sign, Aries, is quite different, characterized by impulsiveness, impatience, and swift action. Aries is ruled by Mars , and its purpose is to act on instinct. A birth is rarely a gentle affair. It's about a breakthrough, a new beginning, whatever the cost. Things can get raw and brutal.
Where have we recently lost our balance?
This full moon raises the question of where we lost sight of balance (the scales).
For astro-nerds: As always, the detailed interpretation and classification depend heavily on one's own birth chart. For example, if the Aries full moon falls in the fourth house, it's conceivable that home and family demands were too much and that one's own life goals (10th house) need more attention to achieve balance.
It's definitely an emotionally charged full moon, as Aries is a fiery and deeply personal sign. Perhaps we're not so aware of these emotional turmoil because the moon is closely conjunct Neptune , which casts a veil of mist over the seething inner turmoil.
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A strong chironic undertone
What also resonates around the full moon these days is the waxing square between Mars (ruler of this full moon) and Chiron (the wounded healer), which has recently moved back into Aries. Our vulnerability and sensitivity regarding our bodies, our place in this world, our right to birth and life, is activated one last time by Chiron. And with this Mars square, it is enormously intensified.
Emotional ups and downs and increased sensitivity to both beautiful and difficult things are appropriate these days.
There's nothing wrong with us or within us if we experience it this way. Far more important than nurturing self-doubt during emotional fluctuations is to examine why something is triggered and affected, and to allow the feelings to surface. Yes, even to see the beauty in being able to experience and feel in such a nuanced way.
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This full moon marks a high point at the beginning of an intense period of tidying up and introspection in October!
If we think that the full moon marks the end of the exhausting process of processing and letting go, we might be mistaken. Wow. When I reviewed the astrological chart for October, I was quite astonished. We, and especially our Venus-related themes—relationships and finances—are being put to the test.
Here are a few recommendations for these days: 🌿✨
Exercise, exercise, exercise – preferably outdoors in nature: walks, sports
Grounding: walking barefoot across the damp meadow in the morning (10 minutes daily)
Drink plenty of fluids, good water, teas
Careful, deep breathing – pay attention to your breathing every now and then: Am I breathing shallowly? Too quickly?
Showering is also grounding; a cold shower is particularly refreshing and invigorating.
Flirting and having fun – also corresponds to the Aries/Venus axis (Mars/Venus) 😊
Before we dive into October, here's an overview of the special features of this full moon:
Overview of the special features of this full moon
The full moon is in very close conjunction with Neptune: The moon influences our vision (Neptune), illuminating what needs to be cleared away or what impurities are weighing down our vision. It's also possible that this will be an intensely emotional full moon, during which we almost lose ourselves and dissolve. Please see my recommendations for further information.
For astro-nerds: The Moon/Neptune conjunction forms the tip of a beautiful dragon figure. With this full moon, we polish our goals and our vision to a high shine. ✨
Mars, the ruler of this full moon, is in the last degree of Cancer and forms an exact square with Chiron. This square will be exact on Sunday afternoon, September 27th (around 2 pm). Old wounds could play a role (depending on its position in your birth chart). Chiron moves into Taurus on April 14, 2027, and will remain there until July 2033.
Perhaps we aren't even aware of how much is churning and struggling within us: the forces that refuse to let go are clashing with the extremely inflamed, agitated Aries forces. We may be under immense pressure right now, like a steaming pot on a boil.
✨ Essence of this full moon ✨
Moon/Neptune form the tip of a dragon: Courageous emotional resolution and processing of old burdens is the task in order to achieve inner balance and polish our vision (Neptune) to a high gloss.
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ritual
A ritual to create space for new things and to see one's own vision more clearly again ✨
From my perspective, we can move perfectly in step with the times even without rituals :-). The experiences meant for us will come to us. However, a ritual can help to capture the quality of the moment, accelerate the process, and intensify it.
Those who wish to do so can perform the ritual on Friday evening, September 25th, or on Saturday before the full moon.
Directions:
Review the past few days and write down everything that was difficult and still needs to be resolved (forgiveness). This might include painful memories that have recently resurfaced, or unbalanced patterns of behavior and habits (e.g., always giving way to the more assertive person or being too forward ourselves) that hinder a harmonious, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
Go into the present moment with gratitude, recalling beautiful, precious moments experienced (this raises your vibration). Then, inwardly "accept" the written topics, situations, and people, reconcile with them, and thank them for having been a part of you and for having served an important purpose for a time.
Transform the notes , i.e., safely surrender them to the light (FIRE)! 🔥The ashes can be sprinkled with WATER. 💧 And if you have a meadow nearby, you can return them to the EARTH. 🌿
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Venus goes retrograde! Relationships, values, and finances are put to the test ♀
Venus, the planet for relationships, values and finances, will be retrograde from October 3rd to November 14th , moving from Scorpio back into Libra – a total of 42 days .
Basically, retrograde Venus is about reviewing, checking, correcting, or tidying up outstanding matters concerning values, finances, and relationships.
Beauty issues are also intensified - however, a radical visual change is not recommended during this time.
The possible themes in more detail - what is activated for you depends on your birth chart:
Examining your values, returning to your values, self-worth under scrutiny
Review your relationships (what do you need?), perhaps former partners will contact you or you think about them more often.
Financial matters may arise now; perhaps you'll need to reallocate some funds or review your budget.
Venus is also the planet of beauty and taste; during its retrograde motion, I would astrologically advise against any radical makeover or any visual change that cannot be easily reversed. I would also be cautious with cosmetic procedures during this time; recurring treatments are a different matter.
Anything related to renewal, repair, inspection and patching in the aforementioned areas fits very well with the quality of the times.
Key data:
Venus is retrograde from October 3rd to November 14th, moving back from Scorpio to Libra.
Pre-shadow: since August 31 (22°52′ Libra): The topics to be addressed are presenting themselves .
Aftershadow: until December 15 (8°29′ Scorpio): Final touches, last changes and twists can now be completed.
If you have planets or important points between approximately 23° Libra and 8° Scorpio – or at the corresponding degrees in Aries/Taurus, Cancer/Leo and Capricorn/Aquarius – this retrograde motion may affect you more.
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Intense Scorpio detective work in the first days of October
Interior tidying up🔎✨
Even before the actual Scorpio season, a surprisingly strong Scorpio influence builds up:
Mercury moves into Scorpio on September 30th and wants to look beneath the surface. Superficial answers are no longer sufficient – it's about truly understanding things and uncovering what has been repressed or unresolved.
On October 3rd, everything intensifies dramatically: Venus goes retrograde, and at the same time, strong tensions arise between Mars, Pluto, and Mercury. This can feel like inner pressure—with a need to gain clarity, to look honestly at things, and to get to the bottom of things.
Tensions will remain high on October 4th and 5th . It could become clearer where things are stuck, where limits are becoming apparent, or where we can no longer simply continue as before. 🌑 ✧ ♏︎ ✧ 🔥 ✧ ♇
And then things get particularly interesting: On the night of Tuesday, October 6th, to Wednesday, October 7th, Mercury and retrograde Venus meet in Scorpio. Thoughts, conversations, relationships, and values can now delve very deeply. Issues that have been simmering in the background for some time may want to be examined, discussed, or re-evaluated.
A perfect moment for deep introspection.
The evening hours of Tuesday, October 6th , are suitable for a deep introspection on one's own values:
What do I no longer need?
What am I willing to let go of?
Who or what do I need to let go of?
Honest conversations or journaling can work small miracles in October. ✍️✨
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A little side note 🙂
Since the fixed signs are quite strongly emphasized in October, it's important not to stubbornly cling to one's own views. There's a tendency towards tunnel vision or to fixate on something or a particular opinion.
Simply knowing when enough is enough could be a little magical moment in October.
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Happy Full Moon and see you soon!
Your astrologer Barbara
Kissing the Stars
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