We can bask in the bright radiant glow of the Full Supermoon in Aries – illuminating our strength, this Sunday night, November 13th. The Moon will reach its peak of fullness on Monday morning at 5:52am PST. This one is “super” because the Moon is making his closest approach to earth — since 1948! This full Moon gives an enormous opportunity to remember how powerful we really are!
With the full Moon in sidereal Aries it’s time to reconnect with our inherent strength and power. This lunar cycle has been a doozy so far, with a lot of intensity going on in the world at large. The cycle began on October 30th with both the Sun and the Moon in Libra, where Sun falls debilitated. With Sun in Libra we can tend to feel a shortage of vitality. We may lack strength or reach a point of exhaustion while we try to balance too many things at once. Relationships can take a toll on our sense of individuality, as we strive to connect with our identity through interaction and reflection. We can deplete ourselves by trying to create balance in the world around us.
We also began this cycle under a Kala Sarpa yoga, with all planets in the sky on one side of the Rahu-Ketu nodal axis. This setup can bring heavy times and raise a lot of shadow work. The Kala Sarpa reached completion just around the hours of the final outcome of the US election, during which emotional intensity was heightened across the globe.
As the full Moon of this cycle reaches peak illumination in Aries, the sign opposite from Libra, we are reminded our inherent strength. Aries is where we do feel like powerful, courageous individuals. It’s the a place where anything seems possible, and we have the strength to stand up and shine brightly in any situation. It’s the place of new beginnings, where we find the courage to forge ahead fearlessly (granted by its ruler, Mars).
We can anticipate some intensity around this full Moon because of Mars. The fiery warrior planet fuels and intensifies our emotions as he rules and aspects the Moon. The lower side of Mars can unfortunately incite anger, arguments and violence, so it is definitely possible that we may continue to see these elements across the country or the world. The higher side of Mars, however, is what helps us to find self-discipline and the courage to do what’s right. When we turn the fiery passion of Mars on ourselves, we can commit to becoming the strongest warriors of light that we can be.
There’s a great chance of tapping into this higher potential of Mars because he is transiting sidereal Capricorn, where he’s considered exalted. Here he gains the strength of exaltation triply right now through a trifold influence of Saturn:
- Saturn has rulership over Mars in Capricorn, where he is exalted.
- Saturn is aspecting Mars in Capricorn, from Scorpio.
- Saturn and Mars are exchanging signs (because Mars rules Scorpio), further facilitating cooperation between the two.
Saturn creates a positive influence on Mars, especially in this instance, because Saturn brings stability, patience, and an awareness of long-term goals to the planet of strength and action. Mars on his own can tend to be impetuous and act out, and can sometimes lead us into trouble when we follow our primal instincts without hesitation. He can draw us into arguing or feeling angry. Under Saturn’s influence in Capricorn, however, Mars finds more patience and perspective. The feminine, reflective nature of Capricorn helps us to turn Mars’ energy inward. We can channel his power into greater discipline, using our strength to fulfill our duties and responsibilities, and working courageously for the long-term good.
There is great potential to positively channel Mars’ elevated passion during this full Moon, as he casts his ruling aspect on the Moon in Aries. At the same time, Jupiter continues transiting Virgo, which gives us the opportunity to put our principles and beliefs into physical practices and routines that support them. If there’s something you believe in that you’re feeling passionate about, this whole year of Jupiter’s transit through Virgo is the time to create a physical rhythm to support it. Communicating about our principles is also key here.
This full Moon is also aligned with the Vedic nakshatra called Krittika, “the cutter.” This constellation’s symbols are a razor, an axe, or a flame, and our emotions may feel razor-sharp and fiery right now. This is in contrast to the dull sense of vitality many experienced earlier this month due to the Sun in Libra, and the heaviness of the Kala Sarpa yoga weighing on the mind. We need to stay committed to raising this vibration, because it definitely can lead to a destructive fire if not used wisely.
The full Moon in Krittika reminds us of all the fire and strength of the cosmos fueling our minds and hearts. The deities who rule here are Agni and Kartikeya, the embodied Lord of Fire and the warrior son of Shiva and Parvati. Like Kali, Krittika can help to cut away what is not serving us. Influenced by the purifying planetary power of the Sun, Krittika helps us to cut through illusion, negativity, and that which we don’t need.
Do it! The chance is here! Use the power of Krittika and the exalted Mars to cut away your own negativity or feelings of weakness. Let go of anger and channel the passion into positive acts of love. Allow the fire of discernment and purification to help you direct your energy into actions of lasting value. Remember that every low point is a jumping off point to pivot back to your strongest. The body may feel weak, but the mind and emotions know their own strength, as the fire rises inside of us. Give thanks for the courage and strength that we are reminded of on this Full Moon in Aries.
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