Your Aries Full Moon Horoscope: Big Changes and Fiery Energy Await on October 17
Aries full moon is here! Discover how October 17’s energy will inspire bold, empowered steps
In the middle of October, when the leaves in North America reach their peak vibrant colorfulness, the breeze is increasingly brisk and twilight sets in noticeably earlier, it’s clear that busy, cozy autumn is in full swing. And this year, in the middle of the month, we’re met with an emotional, transformative full moon in dynamic, fiery Aries, which sits opposite Libra, the zodiac sign the sun is moving through until October 22. While Aries is known for its speedy, driven, competitive, self-focused and assertive nature, Libra is perpetually pursuing peace, balance and partnership while steering clear of conflict at all costs.
Tension between these two opposing energies comes into focus on Thursday, October 17 at 7:26 a.m. ET/4:26 a.m. PT, when the full moon falls in the cardinal air sign ruled by Mars, the planet of action, energy, sex and aggression. The go-getter fire sign can fuel your courage, independence and drive, making this a full moon that can support your ability to step into your power as the CEO of your life. Here, all you need to know about this bold, initiative-taking and emotional lunar event so you can take advantage of it.
What does a full moon mean?
Full moons occur once — less frequently, twice — per month when the moon and the sun are positioned opposite one another in the sky and in the zodiac. Because they’re sitting opposite one another, the sun’s blinding light reflects off of the moon, leading to a gasp-worthy spectacle in the night sky. During a full moon, the moon lights the sky up brighter than any other time in the lunar cycle. For that reason, astrologically speaking, it is a time during which it feels like your most intense, passionate emotions have been cranked up to the nth degree. And as the sun opposite moon dynamic also mirrors an amplified focus on partnerships, full moons are made for reflecting — and taking action — on matters of the heart.
You can work with this energy for four days before and after the event occurs. In astrology, the moon rules our emotions, intuition and nurturing style. And when it’s full, all of those aspects of our inner life are heightened. You could feel particularly sensitive, empathic, fired up or even burned out if an emotional situation has become exhausting. Full moons also present the chance to see how far you’ve come since planting seeds during the new moon that occurred either two weeks or six months prior (in this case, that’s the October 2, 2024 solar eclipse and new moon in Libra and April 8, 2024 new moon and solar eclipse in Aries).
What is the full moon in Aries?
Every full moon sets the stage for self-reflection, acknowledgment and processing of deep-rooted emotions and releasing what’s no longer serving you. Because this full moon — aka the Full Hunter’s Moon, named for a season-long dedicated to hunting and storing provisions for the colder months ahead — falls in energetic, assertive fire sign Aries, you’ll be more apt to tune into your needs and connect with your most motivated, passionate and even impulsive side. It also bears noting that this full moon is ruled by Mars, the planet which, in astrology, oversees internal drive and how we take action and pursue our greatest ambitions and desires.
That said, this lunar event is an opportunity to tune into what you really want in your heart of hearts and go to bat for it. Or perhaps, given that full moons are wired for releasing what no longer serves you, you could be ready to cut ties with anything that’s holding you back from fully realizing your most fiercely held aspirations. And because Aries is associated with the First House of Self, you might also notice that your focus turns to themes such as your self-image, physical being and appearance, identity and how you present yourself in the world.
The full moon in Aries could teach you important lessons through fiery power struggles
Because the full moon sits at 24 degrees of Aries, and Pluto, the planet of power, control and regeneration, is at 29 degrees of Capricorn, a fellow cardinal sign, the two meet in a tense square aspect, spurring control issues, jealousy, manipulation and head-butting around who has the upper hand. You can think of it this way: Pluto is the planet that sheds light on the dark, shadow side of life and hidden truths, while full moons illuminate whatever they’re connecting with. And in this case, the connection is a challenging one, which amplifies the potential for conflict. This might sound daunting, to be sure, but the key takeaway is to look for opportunities to purge toxic behaviors and perspectives in order to transform your relationships.
During the Aries full moon, you could connect on an even deeper, more spiritual level with someone special
Just after the full moon, romantic Venus, currently moving through intimacy-seeking Scorpio, forms a friendly sextile to Pluto, cranking up cravings for intensity within your connections, particularly romantic or sexual bonds. Surface-level conversations just won’t cut it, and you’ll want to feel like you’re fully engaged and present, even uncovering secrets with a significant other or loved one. This energy could tune you into a crucial relationship dynamic and even heighten self-awareness about how you’re showing up within your deepest bonds.
The full moon in Aries could set the stage for outbursts
The full moon also squares off against go-getter Mars in sentimental Cancer, which can make you even more laser-focused on fulfilling your needs and fighting for your goals. This celestial clash is tinder for irritation that could build up and manifest as an angry outburst, which might be called for in order to come out on the other side of this lunar event free of anything that’s been holding you back. And given Aries’ innate impulsivity and the fact that the moon’s square to Mars can also increase the likelihood of risk-taking and accidents, consider striving for a measured approach and looking before you leap.
Here, how the 2024 Aries full moon will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
Falling in your sign, this full moon could drudge up intense, challenging emotions about how much you’ve been doing for others versus for yourself recently. In particular, thanks to the moon squaring off against your ruler, go-getter Mars in your home zone, you could be resentful of how much you’ve been giving to loved ones without feeling as though you’ve been receiving as much support in return. This lunar event was wired for reflecting on what you can actually control and taking ownership of your own behaviors. Setting aside downtime for self-care could also be a productive use of this fiery energy.
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Taurus
With the full moon falling in your spirituality zone, you could find you need to carve out more solo time to rest. Your dreams could also be more intense and vivid — encouraging you to tune into your intuition and inner voice. What you discover could help you take stock of your spiritual well-being and gain clarity around where you need to go from here. What’s more, working with the full moon in this way can also set you up for a bolstered sense of centeredness and balance within your day-to-day routine.
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Gemini
This full moon impacts your networking and long-term wishes zone, amplifying your desire to feel connected with a community or group of teammates or friends. You could find that the activities you enjoy the most feel even more fulfilling when you’re engaging in them alongside other members of a group. In turn, consider finding ways to connect with people who are likeminded and might even be on the same page in terms of shared goals. And because this full moon squares off against Pluto in your intimacy zone, you’ll also do well to keep an eye out for power struggles that arise with your closest connections.
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Cancer
The full moon activates your career and public image zone, encouraging you to step into the spotlight or a leadership position. You could be receiving recognition for putting your nose to the grindstone over the past two weeks to six months and, as a result, feeling even more connected to your inner sense of authority. This can be an incredibly beneficial moment for going to bat for your most ambitious goals, but because the moon squares off against go-getter Mars in your sign, watch out for impulsivity, risk-taking or the tendency to hit the gas harder than the moment calls for.
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Leo
This full moon impacts your adventure and higher learning sector, which could call you to question your philosophies, world view, beliefs or perspective. You’ll want to tune into your gut over your head in order to discover what you need the most now. Chances are you’d be most satisfied by getting out of your comfort zone and infusing the moment with a bit more liveliness, fun and horizon-broadening. Striking out against your tried-and-true agenda could benefit your emotional well-being.
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Virgo
This full moon occurs in your emotional bonds zone, shedding light on dynamics within your closest relationships and comfort level within these connections. This is also the sector of joint resources, so you could be at the culmination point of an investment, savings or budgeting endeavor, particularly one that you’ve been working on alongside a loved one. You could be more tempted than usual to wrap up whatever you’re working on quickly so you can move onto the next chapter, but you’ll do best to take the time to process how far you’ve come and where you want to go from here.
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Libra
The full moon falls in your partnership zone, bolstering your awareness of what you as well as a special someone, loved one, friend or colleague need the most from your one-on-one bond. This lunar event is all about striking a balance between companionship and independence and gaining clarity around reciprocity. Because the moon also squares off against go-getter Mars in your career zone and transformative Pluto in your home zone, any imbalances within your work and family lives come into focus now in a major way.
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Scorpio
With the full moon falling in your routine zone, you might have an eye-opening epiphany about what you need to change, ideally on a day-to-day basis, to feel even more vital and aligned with your health and wellness goals. Know that there could be a sense of feeling rather frustrated with where you are right now, but this moment was made for breakthroughs and renewed motivation that can set you up for success. You’ll do well to think outside of typical solutions and bandaids you’ve relied on in the past; learning new skills or adopting a new philosophy could be especially helpful, given the moon’s square to Mars in your higher learning zone.
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Sagittarius
This full moon falls in your romance and self-expression sector, bolstering your focus on fun, spontaneity and creativity. You’ll be more fired up than usual to hit pause on putting your nose to the grindstone in order to infuse your life with more joy — something that you might feel has been lacking from your day-to-day recently. Getting in tune with your artistic impulses can also feel quite satisfying. And doing so might even set the stage for you to bolster intimacy with a significant other or loved one, thanks to the moon’s square to sexy Mars in your emotional bonds zone.
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Capricorn
This full moon occurs in your home zone, causing it to bring emotional issues and potential conflict with family members front and center. Because the moon squares off against transformative Pluto in your sign, your self-image, identity and confidence could all be on your mind as you navigate challenges with loved ones. Think about who you want to be during and after you’ve butted heads and worked to find a resolution. This might require a little bit of extra self-reflection and self-work that feels rather daunting in the moment but can ultimately speed healing and inner peace.
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Aquarius
You could feel stretched a bit too thin, thanks to this full moon occurring in your communication zone. Your agenda could be bursting with to-dos, errands, meetings and meet-ups with friends, and while you tend to enjoy being busy and on-the-go, your aggravation could begin to surge as a result of feeling like you should have said “no” more. You might also realize that this is an ongoing issue that needs resolving for your psychological well-being, given that the moon squares go-getter Mars in your daily routine zone and transformative Pluto in your spirituality zone. That said, focusing on streamlining your schedule can have a resoundingly positive effect.
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Pisces
With the confident sun in your joint resources zone now, you’ve been thinking mostly about financial matters that you’ve been managing alongside a loved one or significant other. Now, because this full moon activates your income zone, and you could be reflecting on how you’ve been bringing your skills to the table at your job as well how your own relationship with money is reflected within a close bond. Now could be a wonderful moment for nurturing your self-worth and considering whether your earning strategy reflects your truest values.
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