ASTRO NEW MICRO MOON ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE IN LIBRA
2-3 OCTOBER 2024 @ 19:49 GMT
All Hail & welcome to Astro: New Moon in Libra. We have a wonderfully sweet energy around us at this moment in time, after Equinox harvest as we enter into the darker months & the deeper recesses of ourselves & our relationships with others in our lives. To each of us personally this can be an easy or tough time as we dig deep into our hidden energies, emotions and fears. We can call on our benevolent ancestors & guides right now & we will be surrounded by love & the incessant energy to push through the mists of time, false veils of lies & deceit in our lives. This New Moon is the halfway mark of the astrological year & is the shift in our energies. It can be a stressful time, upsetting or out of sorts energies. Know that the universe provides all we need when we need it. Focus is on finding balance & being open to gently extend harmonies which allow us to vibrate along the same lines as our truest self. This New Moon is a micro moon, where it is at its apogee, furthest point away from the Earth. In addition, It is an annular solar eclipse, where the moon moves in front of the sun, between Sun & Earth, but is too far away to completely cover the face of the sun, thus leaving a circle of light around its darkened celestial body.
The New Moon is a time of balance, when we have reached the end of one 28 day cycle & begin another cycle of moon phasing. The new moon in astronomical terms is when there is no moon & the skies are dark. In astrological terms, this moon is the dark, balsamic moon, where we rest or release & banish the final purge of unwanted, dysfunctional, outdated & unproductive from our lives in order to make space for the new, seeds of hopes & desires. The exciting intentions we have in store for ourselves are planted at new moon when the sliver of silver is in the sky and the light of the moon is returning from the darkness. In order to make space for the new we must first cleanse & release old, outdated functionalities. This can sometimes come in the form of emotional traumas, relationships, careers, ways of thinking & being, need to be detached from us to enable the space we need for something good, new & exciting. It’s a bit like an upgrade, out with the old & in with the new!
New Moon is a time of transitioning from the wisdom of the crone to the maiden’s winter-spring.
A solar eclipse takes place as the sun & moon conjunct in Libra. Solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the Earth & the Sun, thus on the Lunar ecliptic (Moon's orbit). This means at the same time as new Moon the luminaries are in aligned with one of the lunar nodes & can give us a right royal kick up the bum! A solar eclipse occurs when the South node is in the same sign as the luminaries. The south node is all about areas of greatest insecurity. As all 3 are conjunct in Libra, this highlights our relationship & love insecurities. There could be a conjunction of new ideas in business, a relationship may need attention or perhaps healing, a new perspective on how to manage relationship problems may arise, new coalitions, unions, agreements to keep the peace. Libra encourages us to find peace & balance, to apply this to all areas of our lives, in particular the areas which have been highlighted during eclipse & new Moon. One thing to watch for is the darker side of eclipse & how energies can fly off on their own tangent. Find balance & acknowledge where things feel out of kilter. That way we can prevent any damage. Solar eclipse energies will last up to a few months, so be mindful whilst finding independence, assertiveness & mindful negotiations.
This Solar eclipse is the 5th in a series, from 20/04/23 – 29/03/25, along the Aries – Libra axis relating to connections & relationships. This one will be very powerful. We have been delving into our own independence & self- confidence over this series. This Eclipse is asking us to think along the lines of how we deal with our connections & relationships, whether that is in a healthy or unhealthy way & how our actions can affect an outcome. Its in the way in which we process things, how our actions make us or others feel. How we can produce a satisfactory end result without offending our own principles or needs or that of others. The pause before thought or action. This potent energy can help us in many ways; to make our peace with people, find our balance, have some order from what may have been chaos, create an environment of harmony & an understanding the value of our relationships.
The Sun & Moon are conjunct (in the same sign) in Libra. The Sun represents the now, our identification, that bit of ourselves which we show the world, our consciousness, self esteem, ego & expression, our present.
The Moon is our emotions, intuition, unconscious, inner personality, feelings, nurturing & our past.
Libra is the sign of the scales of justice, with balance a key factor. Ruled by Venus, beauty, love & money. This cardinal Air sign gets actions moving, concerning relationships, business contracts & marriage. This is a good time to commit to personal goals & find the negotiator within to bring our relationships into balance. We are being encouraged to recalibrate our relationships in such a way that our partners are once again our allies, we’ll be given chances to make those all-important life changes as a team. Libra shows us to make peace & create equilibrious environments in which we can value that which we have in our lives & loves. A reminder that our relationship to home also needs to be recalibrated to encourage equilibrium. Maybe that Autumn clear out can help any feelings of stagnation & could possibly help as a side-line to create more financial flow into life, a very Venus & Libra point. One person’s clear out can address another person’s need & want for a better environment.
Our feelings will be very intense. We can mimic the mother Earth at this time of year, putting on a show of colour & extravagant movement to obtain a deeper soul depth & understanding of ourselves & those we share our lives with. We may find ourselves enjoying company more, negotiating with friends or professionals for career development & future social activity; we may plan new adventures, gain innovative perspectives, find a new creative outlet, share work & knowledge, find excitement & new experiences.
However, we may feel the pull of reflection. Some pain may arise, tiredness may affect us adding to any uncertainty or confusion present. This moon will highlight areas which are out of balance & those areas we have had no time to attend to. It will reveal where and to whom we have been giving ourselves, possibly to our detriment, and will bring us back in line with ourselves. The Libran New Moon is very special in that it will bring us back to a place of self & show us a new way of being which is more beneficial. This is a time to step away from the blame game and aside from feelings of guilt, shame, inadequacy & focus on giving back to yourself & the community. A vessel half full cannot overflow to another. Only one which is full to the brim can give unconditionally of itself. A reminder to book annual check ups as a self-care priority.
Themes to consider for this phase & the next 2 weeks, until Full moon, are our relationship with; our sovereign self; nature, community; others regarding relationships or connections; business & current events; our surroundings & self-belief. There may be some internal conflict arise, but harnessed correctly can open doors for our growth.
The key is balance.
Relationship issues are a big theme this new moon & will continue to be ,over the next few months. Things may come to a point which will need patience, understanding & reflection in answer to what occurs.
With Libra ruled by Venus, this highlights the physical, sexual & loving relationships we are part of & how we can traverse heated waters by being present. Libra wants balance & this also indicates the flow of reciprocity in our lives & relationships. This New Moon in Libra wants for us to find balance within our relationships, in how we give, receive, how we collaborate & what we have learned thus far. We are being asked to re-evaluate all relationships. Libra season & Equinox is a rewarding time to work in the area of connections. Relationships often form our greatest life teachings in which we learn, comprehend & grow.
Ask yourself:
Do I act differently around certain people?
Do I like who I am when we are in their company?
Which relationships bring out my best & which the worst in me?
Which relationships keep me moving in the direction of growth & which trigger me into old patterns of thinking & acting?
Which relationships remind me of fun?
Which relationships are hard work & often one sided?
As this is new Moon, we could be setting our intentions to embrace new connections, create equilibrium in our present relationships. It is a good time to hear someone out, by listening & not judging to those who may have experiences which have differed from our own. We can set personal & relationship boundaries. We can also give ourselves permission to be confident in our collaborative endeavours. In addition, we are being asked to show patience & use the knowledge that we are made of precious energetic resources. We must think about where we are placing that energy & what it does to us. Know that we always have a choice in that which we choose to shine & dazzle. It’s time to simplify the way in which we think!
Ask:
How is my energy used to its greatest potential?
Where is my energy at its best?
How & where am I of greatest service?
Know your worth! Know that your energy is a precious commodity to which not everyone is entitled to. Remember if you are feeling out of sorts, self-care is your friend. In fact, we are being encouraged to prioritize self-care, health & well-being.
Planetary influences
Mercury conjunct Moon & Sun – Here we get a chance to discuss our new ideas, new beginnings, at great length & depth. A deep dive into the thought process of the what & how’s surrounding an idea. However, as this is an eclipse, it may not all be clear at once & it may take time to see the complete complexities of this new start.
Mars & Saturn Trine – This Trine can give us the grounding we need, preventing us from flying off with our ideas into the realms of fantasy. It will give us the stamina we need to take methodical steps which graduate toward our goals, rather than racing on blindly.
Venus Trine Mars & Saturn - As Venus is also part of this Trine, we can feel a harmonious vibration thrumming through all that connects with this aspect.
Mars Square Eclipse – Ah the humdinger! There’s always a test. With a Mars square bringing the difficult aspect to this set up, we can expect that we will want to jump to complete some things that may need more thinking out before action or response. Be aware of this energy. It also brings with it many obstacles, which we could avoid. This is a lesson-oriented aspect in which we may find our paths temporarily blocked to create a lesson learning situation. The lesson is in the patience we see in the previous aspect planetary Trine. Beware of stress levels as this will be Mars acting out to get you going, so think before you act or respond to anything. Especially be on the look out for those whose energy is crisis oriented, as they can drag you into their chaos needlessly.
And so, we come to the end of this Astro: New Moon article. Thank you for joining me on this cosmically guided adventure. I will be discussing astrology & astronomical events for the months ahead in the next Astro: Full Moon article. Please join me on our around 17 – 18 October for Astro: Full Hunter’s Moon in Aries, where we will be discussing the dynamic of Libra Sun opposite Aries Moon. I look forward to you joining me. Until then, Enjoy the journeying.
In gratitude, love, light & all betwixt
Sheela
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