Full Moon October 2019 – Opportunity From Crisis

The full moon on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 20° Aries brings intense and challenging emotions from a testing square aspect to Pluto. But a beneficial trine aspect to lucky Jupiter makes the full moon October 2019 astrology more positive, overall.

The October 2019 full moon may trigger a personal or relationship crisis but also opportunities to transform, grow and find happiness. There are especially good signs for lovers who are going through rough times. The full moon in Constellation Andromeda promotes love and reconciliation, while the previous new moon continues to bring love and good fortune.

Full Moon Meaning

Sun opposite Moon brings your home, family and intimate relationships into sharper focus for the following two weeks of this moon phase. Opposing forces such as work versus home, or what you need versus what you want, create inner tension and external pressures. This can lead to conflict and crises that drain your energy.

The lunar qualities of emotions and instincts reach their peak at a full moon. So use your increased emotional strength and intuition to overcome any relationship challenges. Subconscious awareness allows for an impartial and balanced look at your personal relationships. You will clearly see any relationship dynamics or negative feelings causing disharmony.

Full Moon October 2019 Astrology

The October 13 full moon at 20°13′ Aries makes two planetary aspects that are very strong, both under half a degree orb. The chart below shows Moon square Pluto in red which creates challenges, while the blue trine to Jupiter creates opportunity.

This full moon does not align with any major fixed stars but does gain some helpful astrological influence form minor stars in Constellation Andromeda.

Full Moon October 2019 Astrology

Full Moon Crisis

Full Moon square Pluto (0°25′) can lead to compulsive and destructive behavior as deeply buried feeling are exposed. These may include bigotry, racism, fears and phobias, addiction and sexual problems. Such intense emotions and reactions may become difficult to control and lead to a personal crisis.

Emotional power struggles may become quite ruthless and cause a relationship crisis. Jealousy, manipulation, guilt-tripping, bullying, sexual abuse or domestic violence may be involved. Family secrets may be revealed which may be confronting, or your own secrets or embarrassing habits may be exposed in public.

Full Moon Opportunity

Full Moon trine Jupiter (0°06′) optimism and open-mindedness makes it easier to gain conscious awareness of your intense emotions and share them with loved ones. Any relationship crisis caused by the full moon square Pluto can be turned into an opportunity to transform and evolve. Bad habits or behaviors can also be eliminated from your subconscious through the positive transformation of your emotions

Intimate relationships will benefit from your openness and honesty. Mutual respect and understanding can lead to very successful personal and business partnerships. New and influential friendships are possible and lucky breaks can lead to opportunities to increase your material wealth and level of happiness.

Jupiter semisextile Pluto (0°32′) gives and urge to make positive changes, reform and transform. Increased power and influence facilitate spiritual and personal growth, wealth creation and professional advancement.

Subtle but powerful forces are working behind the scenes to promote you to a higher level. Success is made possible by taking full advantage of the opportunities that open up in front of you. A person of power and influence could have a profound influence on your direction in life.

Although a semisextile is classed as a minor aspect, this is an important influence on full moon October 2019 because it links the two directly aspected planets. It is also applying (getting closer to exactness on October 17) which gives it extra strength.

Full Moon Stars

The October 13 full moon in the Sign of Aries but actually gets is astrological influence from Constellation Andromeda:

18 ♈ 33 – Lambda Andromedae
20 ♈ 13 – Full Moon October 2019
20 ♈ 40 – Sigma Andromedae

Constellation Andromeda the Chained Woman gives purity of thought, virtue, honor, and dignity, but causes battle with chimerical fears and a tendency to become easily discouraged. It gives love between husband and wife and reconciles adulterers.

The 14th Chinese Lunar Mansion (09 ♈ 26 to 22 ♈ 38) is a lucky mansion associated with archives of some sort, or a treasury. The mansion of exalted virtue, it presides over literature, the fine arts, and scholarship, but also lies and slander. Good for digging or extensions on buildings. Opening doors will bring great wealth to one’s family.

By respecting one’s ancestors, one can gain riches and official recognition. Children born on this day will be very accomplished and will bring honor to their parents. If you get married now, the education of your children will bring good fortune.

Full Moon October 2019 Summary

The October 13 full moon certainly has its challenges because of Moon square Pluto but overall, this is a generous full moon. A trine to Jupiter is the most fortunate of aspects and at only 0°06′ orb is much stronger than the Pluto square.

So while relationship and other crises are possible, there will be plenty of opportunities to make progress and resolve problems once and for all. The most long term influence is Jupiter semisextile Pluto which is also helpful. While it may be subtle, it keeps pushing you to improve things, gradually but relentlessly. Andromeda also has a positive influence, especially on strained relationships.

A full moon has a relationship to the previous new moon. The September 28 new moon brought love, enjoyment and good fortune. So this is yet another positive influence on full moon October 2019. The October 13 full moon lasts for two weeks up to the October 27 new moon.If the full moon directly impacts your horoscope decan you can read about it in your monthly horoscope. For more detail about how it affects your natal chart see full moon transits.