The first supermoon of 2025 will appear Monday, and astrologer Julie Simmons has some advice for navigating this particular lunar moment.
Simmons said while it’s important to appreciate the moon for its beauty, it’s also important to consider its power.
“We should honour the fact that the moon is not a street lamp. It’s a real thing up in the sky,” said Simmons. Astrologers believe it may impact our lives and interactions with one another here on the ground.
According to Simmons, the moon today is in Aries, while the sun is in Libra. These two astrological signs represent negotiation and challenge — but they can also be argumentative. Aries is a self-determining sign that wants to be “the master of its own journey.” This time under an Aries moon is about who we are with other people, and the difficult give-and-take that comes with relationships.
Simmons has practiced astrology for over fifty years, starting in New York, then Oregon. She is now based in Toronto.
Avoid confrontation
Simmons said we should steer clear of confrontation during this time by reflecting on what we want the outcome of our actions to be before we act.
“What’s motivating our actions? If you’re a Blue Jay, you want to win — there’s no negotiation. So we must consider what field you’re in. But a lot of times, we bring too much ammunition to something that’s really just a conversation that needs to happen between two people.”
This moon is asking us to find a way to determine our intentions and assert our existence. As we do so, Simmons suggested we avoid aggression during this time, and consider how it differs from assertiveness.
Sign-specific advice
If you’re a Cancer or Capricorn, you should pay special attention to what your relationships are going through. For fire signs like Aries, Sagittarius and Leo, this moon could be very energizing. Air signs like Libra and Aquarius could also find opportunity during this time for self-assertion. If you’re a Pisces, this advice may not apply to you.
But astrology is complex — in fact, each person has an astrological chart based on their birth time and other factors, which include a list of different signs.
“If you feel that some part of your life is at high tide right now, pay attention to it. That’s the full moon.”
The next supermoons are on Nov. 5 and Dec. 4.
