Sunday the 17th of April, we have a Full Moon rising in the sign of Libra. The Libran Full Moon is also knowns as the Pink Moon and is the opening of the Eclipse Gateway. The first of two Eclipses occurs in 2 weeks later on April 30th during the New Moon Solar Eclipse.
There is a lot of strong energy building up to the Full Moon and during this Lunation. There is a lot of tension in the astrological air right now. It seems that wherever there has been tension, whatever has been pulled too tightly, is going to snap back, forcing us to make changes and to find a new way to harmony.
The Libran Full Moon is shining the light on indecision and scattered energy in our lives. It may be showing us where we have been on the fence when it comes to choices we need to make or that we keep changing our minds back and forth. It can be frustrating as we feel all over the place, pulled in multiple directions, and perhaps that we don’t have all the information needed in order to make a decision.
As Libra rules over how we connect with others, our relationships may also come into the spotlight under this Full Moon.
Keep in mind that most of the people we encounter in this life can be mirrors, reflecting back to us the things that we need to work on or celebrate within ourselves, however, due to the cosmic forces surrounding this Full Moon, there is a strong need for us to assert ourselves, set firm boundaries, and ensure that the flow of giving and receiving is equal when it comes to our relationships.
Whatever may come up we need to keep the idea of harmony in our mind. Knowing that anything that falls apart, any “disharmony” that presents itself, is simply an opportunity to smooth the flow of energy in and out of our lives.
The chart surrounding the Libran Full Moon is quite complex with plenty of things going on.
La Luna makes positive aspects to Mars and Saturn, and challenging aspects to Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. There are also two very positive fixed stars that align with this Full Moon and we have the conjunction of Jupiter & Neptune energy at play here to.. But the one planet that stands out the most in the chart is Pluto, dwarf planet Eris comes in strong to.
Pluto’s influence here can lead to compulsive and destructive behavior as deeply buried feelings are exposed. Things may rise to the surface that we are completely unaware of, feelings and wounds deeply buried.
Emotional power struggles are possible and may become quite ruthless. Jealousy, manipulation, guilt-tripping, bullying, sexual abuse, or domestic violence may be involved.
Such intense emotions and reactions may become difficult to control and lead to a personal crisis. This aspect is also associated with spying and other invasions of privacy. Confronting family secrets may be revealed, or your own secrets or embarrassing habits may be exposed.
Although sometimes very painful, gaining awareness of destructive Pluto influences can be healing, with opportunities to transform and evolve. The Moon trine Mars and Saturn make this easier. It also makes this a good Full Moon to eliminate prejudice, racism, fears and phobias, addiction, sexual problems, and unhealthy relationships.
The positive influences combined will help to reduce the challenging influence of Pluto. It gives us the chance to let go of bad habits, obsessions, and compulsions. This will lead to healing from a positive transformation of our emotions and relationships.
Along with Pluto, Eris is very active under the Libran Full Moon. Eris is known as the Goddess of Discord and Strife. Eris is a powerful warrior that moves from her feminine instincts, not her masculine ones. Her warrior-like nature comes from her heart. She is the mother that can lift a car in order to save her baby. She is the witch that is strong and confident in her magic. She is the woman that owns her sexuality and knows she is desirable. Her energy can be in some way likened to Black Moon Lilith.
Dark feminine qualities can include things like jealousy, possessiveness, and manipulation, but it can also include transformation, magic, alchemy, healthy sexual expression, and feeling self-assured.
No matter our gender expression, when we work consciously with the energy of Eris, it helps us to embrace our darker feminine side, the side that is shunned by society the most.
When we embrace our dark feminine, it allows us to balance the light feminine qualities, so we are not just agreeable and nurturing towards others all the time, but we can also stand in our power and own all of who we are.
Wherever Eris creates discord and strife, is often where we need to stand up and embrace our shadow feminine side. Sometimes this embrace requires us to clear things that are not serving our highest good, and other times, this embrace requires us to step into our power more.
While Eris may be stirring things under this Full Moon, whatever destruction she leaves in her path is a call for us to find a new way to harmony. Libra is all about creating harmony and balance, so know this is a cosmic force that is on our side.
As always, Full Moons are powerful moments of release and endings. We can tap into the Libran Full Moon energy to bring closure to anything in our lives that no longer brings us harmony. Trust the wisdom that lives within us when it comes to any decisions that need to be made.
There is a duality to this Full Moon which advises us to be strong in what needs to be done but soft and allowing in the way that it can be done.
Love and Blessings ♥♥♥
