The Astrology Behind March's Full Moon Lunar Eclipse + 3 Full Moon Rituals 

While we may be a few months into the calendar year, the astrological new year just took place with the spring equinox and the start of Aries season.

And that means the upcoming Libra full moon is the first full moon of the astrological year, giving us a chance to regroup and focus on balance as spring gets underway.

This month's full moon in Libra is set to peak on Monday, March 25, at 3:00 a.m. EDT, and it also happens to be a partial lunar eclipse, amplifying this moon's energy even more.

As it arrives just a week after the astrological new year, astrology expert and author of Astrology SOS, Imani Quinn, tells mindbodygreen, this is marking a "major shift" that will continue throughout the upcoming eclipse season on the Aries-Libra axis.

"With this full moon in Libra and lunar eclipse, we can expect the unexpected, because eclipse seasons push our destiny, our purpose, and our higher timelines into alignment," she explains, adding, "So it's not typically a time to manifest—it's a time to surrender and release and let the universe take charge."

While this can feel chaotic, know that eclipses serve our highest good, and full moons are a time to release. "With the full moon being in Libra, it's a time where things are coming into their own natural balance, so you don't have to force it," Quinn says.

In fact, forcing anything right now might actually make matters worse, so if you're feeling Libra's tendency towards indecisiveness, that's OK. "

In terms of the other planets at play under this moon, keep in mind that we're in the pre-shadow period for Mercury's upcoming retrograde period starting April 1. And according to Quinn, we might already feel some strain in our communication with others.

You read that right! Cleaning can be a ritual, when done with mindfulness and the intention to refresh the energy of your home. As Quinn tells mindbodygreen, with the arrival of spring and the astrological new year, this is a great chance to clean house.

With Mercury retrograde's shadow period looming and eclipse season revving up, this full moon isn't the time for striving or controlling, it's a time to let go and trust that your path is unfolding as it's meant to. Happy full moon!