Pour yourself a cup of tea, dears…or something stronger if the week (month!?) has already been a long one. October’s Full Moon in Aries has arrived, burning bright in the autumn sky. Known as the Harvest Moon, this lunation shines its light on both gratitude and grit. It’s the perfect time to ask:
What burns brightest in me right now? And what am I ready to gather before the darker season settles in?

Aries Fire, Harvest Wisdom

Aries energy is pure fire! It’s the first spark of the zodiac, and is bold, daring, and ready to leap before it looks. Under this moon, we feel that same restlessness: a tug to act, to create, to move forward already. But the Harvest Moon reminds us to pause and take stock before rushing into the next thing.

Keep in mind the Harvest season. It’s not time to start something brand new, but instead, honor what has already been built, grown, and ready to come to fruition. It’s time to gather your harvest and appreciate how far you’ve come. Passion is still part of the story, but so is patience. Fire without fuel burns out too quickly.

The Emperor’s Lesson

In the tarot, Aries is ruled by The Emperor, a figure of leadership, stability, and self-mastery. Picture the stone throne carved with ram heads, the armor just visible beneath flowing robes, the mountains rising behind. The Emperor’s power is quiet, rooted, and deeply intentional. It’s the opposite of what has been projected as “power” to be (loud, aggressive, and relentless).

That’s the lesson this moon brings: you don’t have to be loud to lead.
This quiet confidence builds respect. Steady action builds trust. And sustainable leadership, whether in your work, your art, or your personal life, prevents burnout long before it begins.

So if your inner fire has been blazing too hot, this is your moment to tend it, not extinguish it. Stoke those embers. Slowly feed the flame. Be comfortable in your own authority.

🌾 A Simple Moon Ritual

1. Light a candle and sit somewhere calm.
2. Reflect on one thing you’ve built this year that you’re proud of.
3. Then write down one habit, pattern, or thought you’re ready to release — anything that keeps your fire from burning steadily.
4. Safely burn or bury the paper as you say:
   “I honor what I’ve grown. I release what I no longer need. My fire is steady and strong.”

Tarot Spread: The Courage to Harvest

1️⃣ The Flame Within – What burns brightest in me right now?
2️⃣ The Shadow of Impulse – Where am I being called to pause before leaping?
3️⃣ The Harvest – What lesson or reward is ready to be claimed?
4️⃣ The Ember to Release – What must I let go to keep my fire from consuming me?
5️⃣ The New Flame – What bold step will keep my spirit alive into the next cycle?

---

The Full Moon in Aries is a time to celebrate the quiet courage that keeps showing up. The kind that knows when to act, and when to rest. The kind that honors both the spark and the soil.

So go on, darling — tend your fire wisely. You’ve built more than you realize, and the harvest is already in your hands.

Don’t forget to check out my Etsy shop for tarot tools, spreads, and custom readings like the full moon reading.