The Libra New Moon is Here—What Does That Mean?

It’s Libra season; air signs rejoice! With cardinal air sign Libra, moving into sun, Mars, Mercury, and moon positions, the October lunar event begins on October 6th at 7:05 a.m. EST is apt to bring in a sense of symmetry, calmness, opportunities for harmonization, and an insatiable need to seek beauty in whatever form earnestly speaks to you. Once the sun, earth, and moon perfectly align, the cosmos will create an energetic doorway for those seeking spiritual realignment or hoping to begin anew. Piggybacking on Libra, the season will aid us in quiet understanding—allowing us to seek more profound relationships with a sturdier sense of give-and-take. With Pluto Retrograde ending the same day, these past six months of inward contemplation will allow you to face the world with a greater understanding of your fundamental needs and desires.  If you’ve wanted to get closer to an acquaintance or reconnect with an old friend with a healthy, organized, and boundary-set mentality, this is the time to do it. 

Despite cosmic reprieve from a chaotic year—you should still be wary. This particular event comes with a host of uncontrollable variables from some troublemaker planets. Mars is coming in hot, and we will feel aggressive in seeking our desires, wanting them to come immediately. Instead, channel that energy in setting smaller goals that align with your sought harmony. Remember, good things come to those who wait...and those who make lists. To attain a goal, one must put in the work, and that the work itself can create satisfaction. This is an intense pairing, but balancing goal orientation and diplomacy can make these next few weeks incredibly fruitful. 

If you haven’t already heard, Mercury is yet again in retrograde. Sigh. Even with cooperative Libra overseeing our every move, the tumult of a Mercury retrograde will be ever-present. Factor that into the equation when plotting out your next move—maybe make some more chamomile tea than you are used to. Lean into Libra when you feel yourself irrationally wanting to cut people out of your life. Just know, violence is coming at you; you don’t need to choose it. Remember, you’re not a bitch; it’s just Mercury. It may not be a rational reason to call in sick for work, but frankly, it’s been a year.