Enchanting Discovery

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How beautiful this first Full Moon of the New Year reflecting a robust lunar glow enchanting us to discover the beauty and grace of being alive. From an astrological perspective the New Year begins at the Vernal Equinox with the seasonal birthing of Spring and not surprising that the first lunar illumination of the New Year always reflects a peaceful gazing of a Libra Moon. Libra is that aspect in each of us seeking an idealized beauty that pricks first our mind and than our heart. Libra is an air sign giving breath to that aspect in each of us that is mentally alive, conceptually vital, and aesthetically aroused. Libra is the archetype of the artist creating beauty out of conflict and harmony out of discord. At the deepest rooting of our being a Libra Moon mindfully reflects our intrinsic need to share our inner beauty with others.

Each Full Moon illuminates a new aspect of our inner-self and the Aries Full Moon is reflecting our inner need to create peaceful and harmonious relationships that are based upon self-honesty. The inherent tension between an Aries Sun and a Libra Moon is the discordant relationship we create from independent actions that focus only on our needs. Libra is that aspect in each of us sensitive to inclusive actions that consider the needs of ourself and others. However, the shadow face of Libra reflects a dishonesty that we dress in the guise of peace and harmony. Aries is our impulse to be who we are without pretense or rouse, which if used in equal measure with Libra’s commitment to balance discordant relationships, we have a wonderful opportunity to create a beauty in our relationship with one another that mirrors our shared equality.

Venus, the ruling deity of Libra, is the archetype of grace, beauty, and harmony,  while Mars, the ruling deity of Aries, is the archetype of war, adventure, and exploration. Together they ignite our passionate desire to discover what is beautiful within ourself, as well as, within others. At this Aries Full Moon Venus radiant in the sign of Aries and Mars dazzling in the sign of Leo inflamed our desire to creatively express who we are. Leo is that aspect in each of us that sees ourself in what we create and when Mars is in Leo it is time for us to act creatively and explore our desires in a new way.

Venus in Aries sextile Neptune in Aquarius conjures our romance for the unusual and the unconventional. It seems that the after- glow of this Full Moon is beckoning us to break free from the conventional entrapment of our past so that we can deepen our relationship with one another in the present. Mercury is in Aries and it may be necessary for us to shift our perspective, think  independently, and step outside the box of expectations if we are to genuinely create  balance and harmony in our relationship with others.  As we journey through a new cycle of growth  it is worth remembering that using equal measure Mars is providing the courage and Venus the harmony to courageously create a beauty in our life and in the life of others that is fresh and alive.

The Aries Full Moon ::  March 30 2010 @ 3:26:00 AM GMT