Harvest Moon Horoscopes

The full moon in the sky on October 5 is in the fiery sign of Aries.  Aries is a fire sign, and is represented by the image of matches being lit.  It’s also the Harvest Moon and you may get to see a big moon with a warm orange glow. 

So, where are your striking the match in your own life?  This is a moon of action.  Check your sign below to get an idea of where your vibration is strong until the new moon in Libra in two weeks, the next 30 days until the full moon in Taurus, and for the next nine months for the third quarter moon in Aries on July 5, 2018 that ends a two-and-a-half-year cycle.  This cycle began on the Aries new moon 18 months ago on April 6, 2106, and was furthered nine months ago on the first quarter Aries moon on January 4, 2017, the match strikes with the full moon season starting today, and finally fully ignites on July 5, 2018 (think of it as your own personal Independence Day).

Aries Moon Cycle for Today’s Full Moon:

Aries new moon: April 6, 2016

Aries quarter moon: January 4, 2017

Aries full moon: October 5, 2017   

Aries waning moon July 5, 2018

If you want to get a fuller idea about what the moon is bringing you read your ascendant sign’s horoscope as well! 

On to the horoscopes!  Happy Harvest Moon!

Aries: Really get quiet about what brings you true comfort.  What makes your worries evaporate and brings you to a place of calm?  This may be difficult for you fiery Aries, but it will benefit you in the end.  You’re a trailblazer and it’s important to rest your mind, body, and spirit with all the energy it takes being a maverick.  It’s easier to regroup and get back on the trail when you innately know what brings you comfort.  With Neptune in Pisces try not to fall back on addictive habits, instead make a date for a twilight hike.  Maybe you’ll meet a mysterious and sexy stranger on the trail.  While hiking, contemplate the relationships that bring sunshine to your life, and fully support you when you try new things.  Also take note of the relationships that shame you for trying a different way.  You don’t need those people in your life anymore.

Taurus: You’ve been spending this month really taking care of your body.  You’ve also been changing your workspace.  Now it’s time to look at the underlying factors for all these changes.  Go see your therapist, or read a Jungian text.  Ask yourself why the institutions you work for, or study under are no longer working for you.  If you were in charge, how would things be different?  Well, you’re in charge of your life so go fourth with your proposed ideas.  Next month during the Taurus full moon the fruits of your inner work will materialize in your outside world.  With all this change, which can be hard for the solid Taurus remember to have some fun this weekend.  Keep it playful.  You’re good at coming up with whimsical ideas- miniature golf in 1950’s themed attire, or a homemade dinner date served under twinkle lights anyone?

Gemini: Has a certain hobby sparked your interest and now you need someone to talk to about it?  Been thinking about joining a new group or club?  This is the month to do it!  The month of Halloween is a great time to join a group that studies the occult arts.  Tarot or astrology anyone?  Tell your story, and it will draw others to you and your interests. Still unsure of where your posse is at?  Get involved in giving to any one of the numerous charity groups who are helping people who’ve been affected by a natural disaster or violence.  Again, think of your own story and how it resonates with what’s going on in the world.  Use this as your starting point for inspired giving.  Looking for a date? Invite that club you just joined over to your house for a meeting.  See who appreciates your neat space.  Already got a date? It’s a popcorn and old movies kind of weekend.

Cancer: It’s time to strike the match on that new job you’ve been dreaming about since the beginning of this year, the one that was a whisper in your soul during spring of last year and has just gotten louder and louder.  Take the next two weeks to talk to people who understand your vision, send out your message to places that feel like home to you.  Once you’ve done that, try to forget about the longing, the answers will come at the right time.  Don’t get caught up in if your dream will work or not, remember any action you take toward personal freedom is progress.  Rest on that vibration.  Any action you take in getting your home, health, and money in order will only help with your later abundance.  This also applies if the new job you’re going for is becoming a parent.  Date night, or looking for love?  Take a little road trip to the beach.  Get cozy by the bonfire. 

Leo: Hit the publish button.  It’s time to get your ideas out into the world.  It’s okay that these are new, fresh thoughts, it’s what we need.  It’s also what you need to feed your soul.  Write, communicate, act on what’s been bubbling up inside of you since last spring.  Find fun in the commitment to yourself.  You’re in charge of making your own star shine.  An added bonus, with Mars and Venus getting together in your second house of money and self-worth creative actions place you on a frequency to welcome monetary comfort and personal peace.  Date ideas? Garden picnic or that new farm to table restaurant everyone’s been talking about.  Make sure to get reservation.  Mars and Venus’s current Virgo energy love attention to detail.  Let the fresh food feed your body and soul.

Virgo: Romance is in the air, and by romance, I mean a really hot date.  As a reward for having such discerning taste, as Virgos always do, you get to receive your desires with pure abandon this weekend.  You feel hot (you look hotter), and with Mars and Venus getting it on in your first house, you’re also ready to make your fantasies a reality.  Embrace any naughty inclinations you’ve been having, it’s not bad, it’s what makes you a whole person.  Whole people are interesting people.  Trust your wise Virgo gut (pull a few Tarot cards if you’re feeling a little shaky with all the sexy going on), rock your independence, and have fun! 

Libra: The full moon of your birthday season is your time to shine.  Get dressed up in something sparkly and throw a birthday party for yourself, invite all your friends old and new.  Let them bring friends and maybe by the end of the night you’ll be slow dancing with one of them to Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon”.  If you already have the person you want to dance with in your life, there may be a new direction in your relationship.  Love ignites!  If this is a more solitary full moon for you, court yourself with great detail (still wear something sparkly).  There’s nothing more sacred than letting the male and female energies inside you rev each other up, inspiring you about how you want your relationships to look in your outer life.

Scorpio: With your love of all things spooky and a little inappropriate now is the time to start getting ready for Halloween.  Through your preparations and celebration, you may get some insight on other things in your life that truly scare you.  Lose yourself in the celebration.  Let it be cathartic.  Feed your body with seasonal food that allows your soul to sing.  When your body feels good your soul glows and guides you.  Looking for a date to the Halloween party? Join a group you’ve been wanting to get in on, and your love just might be at the next gathering.  Already got a date?  Party with a group of fellow witches and warlocks.  Tis the season of double dates and spell circles.

Sagittarius: I’ll be blunt, this is a good moon for baby making, so prepare accordingly.  It’s also a good weekend to indulge in fun things from your childhood.  Did you or someone in your group snag an SNES Classic? Throw a nostalgia video game party so everyone can get in on the fun.  Wear scrunchies.  Find comfort in something creative.  This may be tied to the direction you want your career to go.  Now’s a good time to take action on that (don’t overextend yourself, take sustainable action). Get in contact with groups that will help foster these dreams.  Maybe run it by a few of the guests at that party you’re going to throw.

Capricorn: Transformation in the home is what this full moon is about for you.  What are some spaces (physical and mental) that feel like home to you?  This month you’ve been concentrating on your career.  Take this full moon to slow down and find comfort in your home.  How does nesting help you in the sphere of your career?  They connect, and as always, you’re up for the challenge to figure out how!  If you’re looking for a date this weekend, hang out at the library, maybe a good conversation leads to coffee?  Maybe a little make-out session in the stacks?  Or forget the quest for outside love and find the answers you’ve been seeking in your own personal read-a-thon.  Cuddle up and fall into a good book that blows your perception about the way things are supposed to be.

Aquarius: Get away for a spontaneous long weekend. Bring along someone and/or something that ignites your desires and brings you pleasure.  You’ve been having lots of philosophical revelations lately and maybe it’s time to get away and let your mind be quiet.  When you return prepare your new ideas for publishing, or even just good conversation with someone who understands.  A good time for said discussions is later in the month around the new moon.  The way your outlook is changing may be scary at first, but is necessary and will bring comfort to yourself and others in big ways.

Pisces: Follow your creative desires and that’s where the treasure lies.  It brings abundance to your sense of self and to your pockets.  With Mars and Venus in the marriage house there may be real or metaphorical wedding bells in one shape or another.  It’s all very exciting, but remember the importance of marrying yourself, the epic romance that is your life’s journey, and being your own champion.  Going outside your comfort zone and seeking companionship in new groups will also prove prosperous to your second house of self and monetary value.