Lunatic October Fest: Full Moon In Aries & New Moon In Libra

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 is anything but subtle. Are you ready for the heat? (www.horoscope.com)

Am I ready for this full moon? Yes! As an Aries sun (and Libra rising), I've already been feeling its effects. The full moon is actually on the 7th of October, where I am. This morning in meditation, I felt a surge of energy, thoughts, and reflections that took me by surprise, because of the force with which they came through, because of their nature, and the strong desire to act on those reflections. Again, as an Aries sun, I am very familiar with that type of energy and the demand for action :D. But this feels different; there is a much stronger sense of urgency attached to the thoughts and emotions that are arising. Then I remembered the October full moon in Aries; a harvest supermoon at that.

Seeing the moon in the daytime and rainbows are two things that make my heart sing.

I mentioned in another post that this year I have become more and more interested in the planets and the sky in general, and how their cycles influence my emotions and state of being. It has been fascinating to notice how a big part of my actions and my path in life have been influenced – if not shaped to be honest – by the position of certain planets and their transits. I've never been the type of person who looks to astrology or other similar mediums in an attempt to determine or shape my future; as challenging as it can be at times, I like the uncertainty of life. You never know what is around the corner, and that is part of the twisted fun – for me at least. I have been in dark places enough times to understand that, to some people, astrology (I'm not talking about reading your horoscope in some magazine here) or the tarot, etc, can provide some support or clarity when the going gets really fucking tough. Being in the dark can feel pretty unsettling and uncomfortable at times, but I think it reinforces the faith I have in myself and in the universe, and sharpens my intuition in the process because when I am faced with the unknown – and we always are – my intuition becomes a superpower.

New Moon in Libra 2025: The Light of the Heart. This event can open doors to profound relational healing, empowering us to release patterns of control, fear, or avoidance, and to step into more conscious ways of relating (https://www.moonomens.com)

Being in the dark and intuition are the domain of the new moon, that's for sure. I am writing the second part of this blog on October 23rd, two days after the new moon in Libra. I was not aware of the meaning of this new moon until the day before it took place, but while I read about it, I realised that I had already stepped into her energy days before. I have been feeling this need to isolate, to spend time in silence, and keep looking within; not to become a hermit :), no, rather to show up in the world with a wholesome and bright energy. Despite sensing that I need time alone, I have also been feeling this inner force wanting to expand outwards; It's hard to explain. October has been strangely unsettling and uplifting at the same time, and I am here for it :D.

New moons are times of introspection, marking the beginning of a new lunar cycle. In the last seven days, I felt called to do exactly that: to recalibrate before whatever comes next comes.

I've never shied away from the darkness or the silence, even when it feels uncomfortable. Just like the dark side of the moon, our shadow is an integral part of who we are. We cannot run away from it, although many of us go to great lengths to avoid it. My experience is that the more curious I have become about exploring my shadow side, the lighter I have become. Running away from or ignoring something takes a lot more energy than facing it head-on and dealing with it; that is one of my philosophies in life. But I also know that stepping out of our comfort zone can be somewhat daunting, and yet so exhilarating. This new moon in Libra feels a little like that: it (or I?) is asking for change and harmony, and it is bringing up things about myself and my relationships with others that are not easy to confront; yet, I feel deeply in my soul that it is a process I need to go through and that what awaits on the other side of that will be magical (is already magical).

This year, I learned that any lunation is much more than just the day itself: the impact of full moons and new moons on our state of mind and being can potentially be felt days and weeks before the event itself and weeks and months after. I am no astrology expert, but some astrologers believe that intentions set during lunations can take up to six months to completion. Personally, I do believe the sky influences who we are and how we behave to a certain extent. I found out a lot more about my natal chart in the last couple of months, which led me to that conclusion. I think the subject is fascinating, and has fascinated millions of people for centuries, and that there is a reason for that. Ultimately, I believe in keeping my heart open, listening to it attentively, and trusting in my intuition. They both continue to be the mightiest of companions and trustworthy guides in this crazy journey.

Portugal, October 2025