With springtime and Aries season in full swing, you could be feeling a playful, even fiery sense of anticipation and surge of self-focus. That’s the effect of the sign of the Ram, which, as the first of the 12 zodiac signs, is associated with the first house of self. Whether you’ve been inspired to refresh your spring wardrobe, clean out and organize your beauty supplies, or makeover your approach to wellness, this is an astrological moment wired for renewal and tending to your needs. But as the moon sits opposite from the sun, setting up springtime’s first full moon, you’ll be compelled to reflect more on your one-on-one bonds with others.
On Saturday, April 12 at 8:22 p.m. ET/5:22 p.m. PT, this partnership-focused lunar event is happening in Libra, the cardinal air sign ruled by Venus, the planet of pleasure, beauty, romance, and values. In turn, the days around this full moon are geared toward grand finales tied to those themes. For example, it may be time to get back in the dating game by hitting up a book bar or overhaul your personal style with a warm weather refresh. You could be crossing the finish line on a financial agreement or hitting a magical milestone in a long-term relationship. And because this full moon forms a tense, albeit activating, square to dynamic Mars, the planet of action, energy and aggression, you could be tempted to act impulsively, or even get into a fiery conflict, in order to make your dreams a reality. Here’s what to know as you move into this potentially dramatic and romantic event.
What the Libra Full Moon Brings
Libra full moons happen at least once—more rarely, twice—a year during Aries season. Full moons— which happen when the confident sun exactly opposes the emotion-centric moon—always present a monthly opportunity to wrap up projects you started six months or even two weeks prior. They’re culmination points, breaking points, and a chance to let go of anything that’s no longer serving you. And with April’s full moon falling in balance-prioritizing Libra, you’ll find that in the days around this full moon, you’re more diplomatic, tuned into and concerned with beauty, and interested in smoothing over ongoing (or acute) conflicts. This is also a lunar event that lends itself to wrapping up projects you’ve begun with a S.O., dear friend, or colleague, given that the sign of the scales is associated with the seventh house of partnership.
It’s also completely fair to anticipate epiphanies and the formation of core memories within your closest bonds now. Libra full moons were made for defining the relationship and taking partnerships of all kinds to the next level, whether that’s starting a new biz with your best friend or moving in with your S.O. But because Venus is also the planet that rules art, beauty, and money, you could be crossing the finish line on a massive creative undertaking or reworking your approach to budgeting and investments.
It may test your relationships, but ultimately strengthen them.
In general, Libra full moons promote compromise, negotiation, balance, and all of the work you generally need to do to keep your relationships—especially your partnerships—healthy and happy. But because this year, the Libra full moon squares off against Mars, the planet of sex, anger and energy, spotlighting your most burning desires. You’ll be amped up to go to bat and even fight for your needs, especially in relationships—potentially with a significant other or, likely, with family members, because Mars is currently in family-oriented water sign Cancer. This dynamic could be challenging to navigate, because Libran energy tends to encourage us to avoid conflict at all costs. But with the full moon cranking up the volume on your emotions and passions, brushing discord under the rug just won’t fly. You’re better off handling whatever is coming up head-on now.
Harmony is on the horizon as Venus ends its retrograde.
This spring has been particularly rocky for relationships, in part because since March 1, we’ve all been nudged to take a step back and reflect on our bonds, values and perception of beauty and pleasure, especially as they relate to our sense of self and spiritual well-being, thanks to Venus being retrograde in pioneering Aries and mystical Pisces. But less than an hour after the full moon is exact, Venus’s retrograde will come to a close, and the planet of romance will move forward once again. (And you can breathe a sigh of relief that it won’t go retrograde again until 2027!) In turn, you’ll find it’ll be easier to get in sync and bolster harmony within your connections, whether romantic, platonic, or professional.
Here, how this Libra full moon will affect you, based on your sign. (Pro-tip: Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign, if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it on your natal chart or via this CafeAstrology calculator.)
What it Means for Each Zodiac Sign
Aries
It might be Aries season and the time of year when you’re apt to go all in on celebrating your sense of self, but with the full moon in your seventh house of partnership, you’re reflecting how your needs are being supported by your bonds as well as how you’re showing up for others. Your ruling planet Mars’ presence in your fourth house of home life could stir you to make a courageous move to defend your loved ones and nurture your inner, emotional world.
Taurus
Falling into your sixth house of wellness, this full moon boosts your awareness of an imbalance in your everyday life that you’re ready to address. Trade notes with a loved one, best friend, or S.O., as one-on-one support is even more within reach now. Thanks to the moon’s square to go-getter Mars in your third house of communication, you can hit the gas on researching whatever route feels like your best bet.
Gemini
The full moon falls in your fifth house of self-expression and romance, which can have you feeling ready to hit pause on putting your nose to the grindstone in order to embrace more spontaneity and to prioritize fun. Pouring your emotions into a beloved creative outlet can also be especially fulfilling now, and because the moon is clashing with dynamic Mars in your money zone, tapping into your artistic impulses could actually benefit your bottom line.
Cancer
With the full moon falling in your fourth house of home life, you’ll be working on processing your feelings around your current work-life balance. It could be that you’ve been allocating too much of your bandwidth to one or the other, and now’s an emotionally-charged chance to tip the scale. With the moon squaring off against Mars in your sign, you’ll face an intense sense of urgency to act boldly.
Leo
You could be feeling spread way too thin, because this full moon is in your third house of communication, a super-cerebral and socially active zone of your chart. You want to pick up new skills, learn, exchange information with friends and colleagues, and say yes to all of the invitations you receive, but you’re reminded that there are only so many hours in the day. With the moon squaring off against go-getter Mars in your twelfth house of spirituality, setting boundaries might be a wise move to make to care for your mental and emotional well-being.
Virgo
The full moon falls in your second house of income, which means you’re probably crossing the finish line on a financial endeavor. Give yourself plenty of credit for all the hard work you’ve put in so far before committing an ambitious new goal, perhaps related to joint finances with a loved one, S.O., or colleague. And thanks to the moon’s square to fiery Mars in your eleventh house of long-term wishes, your imagination will also be running wild as you contemplate new ways to pursue long held aspirations.
Libra
The full moon falls in your sign, cranking up the intensity of your emotions and the focus on your heart’s desires. You tend to shy away from stating exactly what you want for fear of rocking the boat, but being as direct as you are diplomatic now can make for the best results. And with the moon squaring Mars in your tenth house of career, tapping into your inner fighter could lead to an opportunity to step into the professional spotlight.
Scorpio
This full moon in your spirituality sector signals that you’re in need of a time-out, rest, and recharge. In turn, you could feel more in tune with your intuition and also be all about decoding your dreams now. Plotting a thrilling adventure that requires getting out of your comfort zone may also be a must with the moon clashing with your co-ruler, go-getter Mars, in your ninth house of higher learning.
Sagittarius
Falling in your eleventh house of networking and friendships, this full moon will make you even more pumped to pursue a long-term dream. But you’ll do best not to go after it all by yourself. Joining forces with colleagues, friends, or other members of your community can amplify your success. And with the moon squaring off against Mars in your eighth house of joint resources, you’ll be motivated by shared financial goals, as well.
Capricorn
The full moon falls in your tenth house of career, making this a game-changing, eye-opening moment for your professional path. Being in tune with any difficult emotions that are coming up now and committing to self-work can ultimately lead to the recognition you’re aiming for. You may also find you benefit from a friend, loved one, or colleague’s loving support with dynamic Mars in your seventh house of partnership.
Aquarius
With the full moon falling in your ninth house of adventure and higher learning, you’ll be less inclined to listen to your head and more interested in trusting your gut. You want to break free of the mundane must-dos and take a leap of faith that reflects how you really feel at your core. And as you move through this intense moment, you’ll be holding your everyday routine and health in mind, given that the moon squares Mars in your sixth house of wellness.
Pisces
You could be feeling vulnerable and sensitive, especially while connecting with your S.O. or someone special with whom you share an intimate bond, because the full moon falls in your eighth house of intimacy. Now’s a sweet opportunity to open up about how you wish to be seen and what makes you comfortable. You’ll be passionate about owning your voice and articulating your needs with the moon squaring off against dynamic Mars in your fifth house of self-expression.
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