New Moon in Libra

Libra’s evolutionary goal is to cultivate harmony and establish equilibrium. It is by immersing one’s self in beauty through creating or being in beautiful and serene spaces that Libra finds peace. Calm environments tend to calm the mind, and this is Libra’s aim.

However, being in serene spaces are not the only thing that can have a calming effect on us, people can too. We’ve all know that the people we surround ourselves with have an impact on us. When we’re with the right people, we feel calm and at ease. We breathe easier. For the sign of the lover, developing harmonious and balanced relationships is essential. 

With the sun and moon in the sign of the scales, the question of balance, harmony, and partnerships (romantic, platonic, business) are brought to the forefront. The new moon is opposite Jupiter in Aries; Aries symbolizes the self while Libra symbolizes the other

Jupiter, the planet of faith and expansion, asks us to ponder on where or how we have been settling for too little when it comes to our relationships and creative pursuits, as Libra is the archetype of the lover and artist. Jupiter is the part of us that knows we are worthy of receiving what it is we want, but it all starts with the belief that we are worthy of attaining what we desire.

Venus, the ruler of Libra, is currently in Virgo which asks us to reflect on where we may need to review or refine what we’re creating both relationally and creatively as Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, is currently retrograde. The new moon highlights where there is an opportunity (Jupiter) to infuse Libra’s Venusian touch of harmony beauty, and balance into these areas of life.

Reflections

  • Are you settling for too little when it comes to your relationship? Mutual respect, equality, support, appreciation, and affection are baseline in relationships.

  • Is there a sense of equalness in your relationships or do they feel one-sided? The shadow side of Libra is compromising the self to “keep the peace.”

  • When it comes to your creative pursuits, are you creating from a space of peace (Libra) or force (Aries)? What adjustments can be made to restore your sense of calmness as you create?

  • How can you begin to invite/create for beauty and serenity in your spaces, environments, and relationships?

Aspects: Opposing Jupiter, Conjunct Mercury & Venus

The Season of the Scales (Libra Season)

The Sun enters the sign of peacemaker, artist, and lover.

Ruled by Venus, the planet of arts, beauty, and love, this is a time to tend to our aesthetic sensitivity in order to cultivate outer and inner harmony. Exposing ourselves to art, beauty, and being in the company of those we love are all ways that can soothe us and help to develop serenity of spirit.

Libra’s evolutionary goal is to cultivate harmony and establish equilibrium as symbolized the scales. It is through curating and immersing oneself in beautiful and calming environments that Libra fosters a calm inner world. Outer harmony translates into inner harmony for Libra. Taking a moment to appreciate a glowing sunset or gaze at a beautiful painting are methods for the sign of the artist to feel calm.

Libra is associated with the seventh house (of marriage, equal relationships, and compromise) and is a cardinal sign which means that being in relationships (of all kinds) with those that we feel a sense of equalness with is essential for the sign of the peacemaker. Relationships with an openness to see one another’s point of view is a key ingredient for creating harmonious bonds; making peace with paradox is Libra’s aim.

Libra (season) is here to teach us that equality can be found among opposites, that love is a balancing act, and in order for relationships to bloom there must be mutual respect, acceptance, generosity and a willingness to compromise; harmony must be sustained through effort. Libra season also reminds us that sometimes all we need is to pause and appreciate the natural beauty around us to balance and calm our spirt.

Libra Season themes for your rising sign:

Aries (7th house): intimacy, equal relationships, compromise

Taurus (6th house): service, meaningful work, health & daily routines

Gemini (5th house): creativity, pleasure/joy, romance

Cancer (4th house):  inner self, home, family/roots

Leo (3rd house): communication, voice, learning

Virgo (2nd house): personal resources, money, self-worth

Libra (1st house): self-actualization, personal style, autonomy

Scorpio (12th house): spirituality, solitude, transcendence

Sagittarius (11th house): dreams, goals, alliances

Capricorn (10th house):  career, mission, community

Aquarius (9th house): higher education, travel, belief systems

Pisces (8th house): instinctual bonding, transformation, shared resources

Transits

September 23: Mercury Rx enters Virgo

September 25: New Moon in Libra

September 29: Venus enters Libra

October 2: Mercury direct in Virgo

October 9: Pluto direct in Capricorn

October 9: Full Moon in Aries

October 10: Mercury enters Libra

October 22: Saturn direct in Aquarius

October 23: Venus enters Scorpio

The Season of the Perfectionist (Virgo Season)

The Sun enters the sign of the analyst, mentor, and perfectionist Ruled by Mercury, which symbolizes our cognition, this is a time to refine and polish our skills and put them into practice.

Virgo is associated with the sixth house (house of service, skills, daily routines) and is mutable sign which means that self-growth, the hunger to improve, and becoming competent at something is what drives the sign of the purist.

Virgo’s evolutionary goal is to self-transform and aim for perfection (their highest potential). Developing a set of skills which one can be of service through is Virgo’s pathway for achieving this. However, the focus isn’t solely to serve but the expression of self through service. Finding meaningful work that matters and makes a positive impact in the lives of others is essential for the sign of the mentor.

Virgo (season) is here to teach us that self-transformation is realized through daily effort, focus, and self-discipline. Brining our visions to life requires this as well as accurate self-assessment. To reach our true potential, we must first allow ourselves to be beginners, find the right mentors, diligently practice our craft, and remember to exercise self-compassion along the way. This is the wisdom that Virgo imparts on us.

Virgo season themes for your rising sign:

Aries (6th house): service, meaningful work, health & daily routines

Taurus (5th house): creativity, pleasure/joy, romance

Gemini (4rd house): inner self, home, family/roots

Cancer (3rd house):  communication, voice, learning

Leo (2nd house): personal resources, money, self-worth

Virgo (1st house): self-actualization, personal style, autonomy

Libra (12th house): spirituality, solitude, transcendence

Scorpio (11th house): dreams, goals, alliances

Sagittarius (10th house): career, mission, community

Capricorn (9th house): higher education, travel, belief systems

Aquarius (8th house): instinctual bonding, transformation, shared resources

Pisces (7th house): intimacy, equal relationships, compromise

Transits:

August 24: Uranus retrograde in Taurus

August 25: Mercury enters Libra

August 27: New Moon in Virgo

September 4: Venus enters Virgo

September 9: Mercury retrograde in Libra

September 10: Full Moon in Pisces


Full Moon in Aquarius

Aquarius’ evolutionary goal is to develop their individuality, question authority, and resist the pressure to conform to cultural and societal expectations.

The full moon is opposite the Sun in Leo; the common ground between these two signs is being true to your authentic self.

For Aquarius, the pathway to being true to their authentic self lies in figuring out who we are beyond what we have been conditioned to think we are. Becoming aware of how the external world has shaped you begins the process of unraveling the layers that are not authentic to your true nature. In doing so, you begin to break free from (social, cultural and familial) expectations and pressures that stifle any part of your true expression and how you want so show up in the world. To get this process right, it requires that you follow your inner guidance regardless of how “strange” or “unconventional” you may look to others.

The Aquarius full moon makes aspects to both of its rulers — Saturn (traditional ruler) and Uranus (modern ruler); Saturn makes the rules while Uranus breaks them. This poses the question: what rules do you need to break free from?

Reflections:

  • Where do you feel restricted/constrained (Saturn) in your life and how can you create more freedom (Uranus) there? Or where are you feeling instability (Uranus) and how can you create supportive structures (Saturn)?

  • Are there any societal expectations that you’ve been conditioned by that are restricting or stifling your true expression and how you want to show up in your community?

  • Can you let those expectations fall away, stand in your authenticity, and continue to walk in the direction your inner guidance is leading you even if your choices may seem unconventional to others?