It’s kinda hard to stop and smell the roses when you’re in the midst of a vigorous Mars-ruled season, but there’s a Pink Moon headed our way and its Venusian mystique will make itself known, so be sure to read on if you’re wondering how the full Pink Moon in Libra of April 2023 will affect each zodiac sign. If astrology isn’t real, why is Libra’s full moon referred to as the Pink Moon? Unfortunately, this has absolutely nothing to do with the actual color of the moon, as its name derives from April’s blooming season, and the native Phlox wildflower, which happens to be pink. Still very appropriate nonetheless.

As for the full moon forecast, let’s take a closer look at the significance of this lunar phase, before we unravel the different layers of this lunation. Often referred to as an emotional climax and period of revelation, the moon reaches its peak of fullness once every month, while sitting directly across from the sun. This is precisely when the moon becomes 100 percent illuminated by the sun’s light, but the general opposition occurring between both of these luminaries can be emotionally triggering in the process. After all, if the moon is a symbol of our inner world and emotional foundation, and the sun represents our physical reality and primal expression, this lunar phase can bring light to what is out of balance in our personal lives. It’s no wonder many are often intimidated by the full moon effects; the gravitational pull occurring between the sun and the moon has the power to awaken the ocean of emotion within and around us.

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With all of that being said, it’s important to consider the essence of Aries and Libra’s zodiac archetypes, along with the polarity of these two cardinal signs, as these same energies will be activated in our individual birth charts. For reference, the full moon will take place on April 6 at exactly 12:32 a.m. ET via 16 degrees of harmony-seeking Libra. Venus rules this cardinal air sign, and it is currently transiting through its other sign of rulership, Taurus, where it is equally as sensuous as it is security-seeking. This brings emphasis to the stability of our finances as well as that of our relationships, especially when referring to April’s full moon. Something else to keep in mind is, the sun will be sitting alongside the wounded healer, Chiron, highlighting an area of vulnerability when in regards to your self-autonomy, and how this could potentially be influencing the dynamic of your connections.

The Pink Moon takes place on April 6 at exactly 12:32 a.m. ET via 16 degrees of Libra.

Look at it this way: If the sun, Jupiter and Chiron in Aries are currently activating our carnal desires, and bringing awareness to matters of the “self,” the full moon in Libra is urging us to step away from the masculinity of Aries’ cardinal fires, in order to step into balance and harness the divine feminine energy of Venus. More importantly, with Mars currently swimming through Cancer—where it is prone to defensive and indirect behavior—impatience can quickly turn into irritability, and/or an emotional outburst. Again, Aries likes to assert itself and take the lead, but we’re being called to look at something from a different point of view, and stay neutral. Fortunately, Mars will be making a harmonious trine to taskmaster Saturn, which is both supportive and intuitively validating.

If your sun sign, moon sign or rising sign falls under any of the following zodiac signs, here’s how the upcoming full moon will bring you back into balance: