Sign Ruler: Mars Decan Rulers: Aries II Sun and SunKeywords from Wild Way Oracle: Sovereignty, Personal power, and Shaping your world
Tarot Correspondence: 3 of Wands
The Burning Question: How will you step into authentic leadership and shape the world you wish to live in?
Aries - Cardinal Fire
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. Ruled by the warrior planet Mars, it brings us the fiery, initiatory spark that begins the astrological year and represents the start of spring and of life itself. Mars, the planet of action, courage and conflict, shares rulership with the exaltation ruler, the Sun, the constant source of heat and light for us, the giver of life. This combination gives Aries a forceful, direct quality, one that initiates movement and seeks to express itself fully.
A cardinal fire sign, Aries also offers masculine or yang energy, meaning it is outward-facing, fast, impulsive, intuitive, active, and focused on creating change in the external world. Its nature is pioneering, urgent, and restless. This is the sign of the trailblazer, the pioneer and the warrior, willing to step forward where others might hesitate. To explore and find the hard edges and extremes.
We experienced two years of eclipses from 2023 to 2025 along the Aries-Libra axis, as we learned more about the opposition of our personal needs and those of others around us and how it fits into our astrological charts, and our lives. This is the first lunation which isn’t eclipsed since those years, our first chance to see more clearly and integrate those changes into our lives.
The Nature of a Full Moon
Every Full Moon can be a moment of culmination, illumination or revelation. The Moon, bright and opposite the Sun, reflecting the fullest of the Sun’s light, symbolically reveals what has grown from the seeds sown at the New Moon 2 weeks ago (the Solar Eclipse in Virgo 21st September). It can also tie in with the previous New Moon in Aries, 6 months ago, the Solar Eclipse on 29th March, 2025.
Astrologically, the Full Moon can often bring matters to a head. Symbolically, it is a time of clarity, confrontation, and release, and may not always be a comfortable time for this reason. Emotions often swell as lunar light reflects what we may have hidden, even, or especially, from ourselves. The Aries Full Moon asks us to witness our own desires, instincts, and willpower with raw honesty.
Moon Families – A Story Arc Across Time
Dietrich Pessin, in Lunar Shadows III, introduces their concept of Moon Families. Each lunation connects to others about nine months apart, forming a four-part story. This Full Moon belongs to the Moon Family that began with the fiery New Moon solar eclipse in Aries on 8 April 2024. The first quarter arrived on 6 January 2025 at 16° Aries, and now we meet the Full Moon on 7 October 2025. The final chapter will be told at the last quarter on 7 July 2026 at 15° Aries.
For those with planets or angles within 12–22° of the Cardinal signs Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn, this is more likely to be impactful. Make a note of the dates, or check back in your journal or photos to see if the New Moon and first Quarter Moon dates tell you the first parts of the story.
Themes that began around April 2024, perhaps with sudden clarity or disruption due to the eclipse, are now reaching visibility. Something seeded then is ripening, and you may be at a turning or pivot point. Once you reach July 2026, the consequences and integration will be clear as you prepare to release what you no longer wish to carry forwards.
Also, those with prominent Mars and Sun, for example, as their Lord of the year or ruler of their Solar Return ascendant, or if you have planets or angles in the Fire trilogy at those degrees, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius may be able to indentify this story unfolding.
You may now feel the urge to review decisions or pivot toward a goal initiated in April 2024. Do you know what house Aries is in for your Natal (Birth) chart? This will tell you more about what themes might arise. An astrologer or Astro Coach can help you explore this further. You can book a reading with me here.
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The Decan of Aries II – The Crown
This Full Moon falls in the second decan of Aries, ruled by the Sun in both the Chaldean and triplicity systems. This is a place of radiance, as the Sun rises higher in the sky, where questions of authority, recognition, and sovereignty arise.
Austin Coppock names this decan The Crown, he writes that “the focal point of this decan is the world which emanates from an individual”, and that it “results from the qualities which they choose to embody”. His guidance is that if we can be conscious and intentional in our words and actions, in this place, we have an opportunity to create something truly beautiful and beneficial.
Kira Ryberg calls it Elevation and discusses how “yes” men often materialise around a strong leader. This makes it important to be fully aware of the true value of an idea or vision born in this decan. Both astrologers point to themes of rulership, power, and the responsibility that follows achievement.
The Wild Way Oracle card for this decan is titled “Take the Lead”. Its keywords are Sovereignty, Personal power, and Shaping your world. In the card we see a bear in the woods, sitting comfortably on his rocky throne and wearing a crown.
The Bear has won and claimed its territory. The question now is, how will you govern it? Will you lead with integrity and vision, or will you dominate without care for consequence? Where are you facing these questions and decisions in your life?
The Sun’s rulership here insists that we shine authentically, but also wisely, being accountable and responsible for what we are creating.
The Bear guides us “It is time to tap into the authentic power that lives inside and create a world of your making!”
Tarot – Three of Wands
The tarot card linked to Aries II is the Three of Wands. The Rider Waite version of the card shows a richly dressed figure standing on high ground, their body is turned away from us, looking out on a body of water where ships come and go.
This card speaks of the responsibility of the leader, foresight, vision, and expansion. The figure has taken the first steps, now they look to the horizon with expectation. T Susan Chang writes “if one acts in good faith, one can hope that faith will be reciprocated”. She notes that tyrannical and unjust leaders may also be found here, as well as the benevolent, thoughtful and visionary.
It is a moment of leadership, of considering how to extend influence and build upon what has already begun. The card asks us, what future are you envisioning, and how will you prepare for it?
T. Susan Chang develops this further in Dreaming the Decans:
“One green limb, steps from its seed.Who, I ask, is fit to lead?…Make the world you wish to live in.”
The poetry of this decan reminds us that leadership requires both planning and responsibility. It is not only about who wears the crown, but about wearing it well.
The Astrological Conversation
The Moon is ruled by Mars, who is feeling strong and fully resourced in Scorpio, its home sign. Mars has full dignity here, just having entered the Scorpio second decan of the Sun, acting with intensity, clarity, precision and depth. Mars has no direct line of sight to assist the Moon with direct rays of light. However, as both the Moon and Mars are in Mars ruled signs, Scorpio and Aries, through Like-Engerding, there is support for mutual goals from the ruler Mars.
Mars is co-present with Mercury, the warrior and protector of the realm now joins forces with the messenger, sharpening words and strategies. The Moon is also co-present with Neptune, adding a layer of mystery, confusion, idealism, or illusion. This can blur clarity, but also open pathways to inspiration and compassion. Chiron is also in Aries, reminding us of the wounds we may have faced when we previously travelled our own path. The difficulties of owning our inner warrior, and our own pull for freedom and exploration. You may be reminded of these wounds, or offered an opportunity to help others experiencing similar difficulties at this time.
The Luminaries, the Sun and Moon are forming a T-square with Jupiter in Cancer. Jupiter exalts in Cancer, and is in the Moon’s Decan as well as being ruled by the Moon. So, all of Jupiter’s normal significations are lit in a Lunar landscape. This suggests that wisdom and generosity can also inform the fiery drive of this Aries lunation as Jupiter transits Cancer. The t-square demands we take action to create a balance between personal desires and needs, partnerships and the needs of others, and our need to protect and grow.
Meanwhile, the Sun opposes the Moon from Libra, the sign of the Sun’s fall. The solar light is dimmed as its resources struggle with issues of harmony, fairness, and connection. In addition to this, ruler of Libra, Venus is in the previous sign of Virgo, also in fall and preoccupied with her own struggles, unable to assist.
The exaltation ruler of Libra, Saturn, has returned to Pisces and is also unable to cast any helpful rays of light. However, future Aries and Libra lunations, for the next 3 years will find, once Saturn returns to Aries in early 2026, that Saturn’s heaviness will tinge the lunation with either a co presence or an opposition. For now, the luminaries’ opposition is sharpened by Jupiter’s involvement, making this Full Moon a crossroads between self-assertion and connection.
By whole sign sextile, the Moon is separating from both Uranus and Pluto. These outer planets whisper of revolution and transformation. Astrologer Dan Waites talks about Uranus bringing change from above and Pluto from below. Uranus brings awakenings, sudden shifts, and disruptions, while Pluto reminds us of the deep undercurrents of power and renewal. The Moon carries their influence, so what comes to light may both shake us out of our comfort zones and remake us.
Journal Prompts
* Where in my life am I being asked to take the lead? Does this align with the Aries part of my chart, or maybe where Mars is placed?
* What kind of sovereign role do I, or would I take? Am I comfortable commanding, delegating, or more collaborative, visionary, or protective?
* What has grown since April 2024, and how do I see it now at this point of illumination?
* Am I acting from authentic power, or from fear of losing control?
Astro-Coaching and Ritual Suggestions
* Astro-Coaching: Reflect on the tension between Aries and Libra. Is there anywhere you are you over-prioritising self at the expense of relationships? Alternatively, is there anywhere you are giving away too much of yourself in order to keep the peace? What would it look like for you to align bold action with fairness and respect?
* Ritual: Light a candle at dawn or dusk, honouring the Sun’s rulership of this decan. As you sit in the shifting of the Sun’s light, with the flame a constant, write a declaration of your personal sovereignty - include, what you stand for, how you wish to lead, and what values you refuse to compromise. When you have finished, visualise the paper glowing brighter and brighter with the Sun’ s light. Finally, place it somewhere visible as a daily reminder for the next two weeks, or more.
* Embodiment: Have you tried a moving meditation? This is a very simple and short one -
Stand tall, bring your attention to your breathing, place an imaginary crown on your head with your hands, then take three deliberate steps forward as you breathe in deeply with each step forward. Imagine claiming your space and sovereignty with each step. Visualise your path ahead opening up before you. Release all fear as you breathe out.
And finally….
This Aries Full Moon is a call to claim your crown and choose your path of leadership. The burning question it asks - How will you shape the world you wish to live in? The decan, tarot, and planetary story all converge on themes of sovereignty, vision, and responsibility. Step into your authentic power, but remember that the mark of true leadership is not how brightly you shine, but how you inspire others to shine with you.
“Straighten up, friend, and fly right….Make the world you wish to live in.” – T. Susan Chang
Travel well friends,
Sonia
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Authentic Leadership Under the Aries Full Moon
03:00 The Energetics of Aries: Pioneering Change
06:07 The Deccan of Aries II: Authority and Responsibility
09:03 Navigating the T-Square: Balancing Self and Others
11:51 Journal Prompts and Rituals for Empowerment
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References:
Bernadette Brady Star and Planet Combinations
AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and Applications
Dietrich Pessin Lunar Families III
KiraRyberg.com The 36 Decans
T Susan Chang Dreaming the Decans
The Wild Way Oracle deck and Oracle Book by Nicola Allan
