Astro: New Moon Libra
06/10/2021 @ 12:05 GMT
All Hail & welcome to Astro: New Moon in Libra. We have a wonderfully strong energy around us at this moment in time, as we enter into the darker months & the deeper recesses of ourselves. The veil between the worlds is thinning and will continue to do so until Dia de los Muertos ( day of the Dead) November 2nd. We have the ability to dig deep into our primal energy & realise ourselves for who we really are. We have the connection to the ancestors stronger than at any other time of the year, making this the most powerful portal of time & space . To each of us personally this can be an easy or tough time as we dig deep into our shadow and work with our hidden energies, emotions and fears. As we call on our benevolent ancestors & guides right now we find we are surrounded by love & the incessant energy to push through the mists of time and false veils of lies & deceit in our lives.
The Libra New Moon is a time of balance, when we have reached the end of one 28 day cycle and 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this moon is the dark, balsamic moon, where we rest or release & banish the final purge of unwanted, dysfunctional, outdated & unproductive from our lives in order to make space for the new, seeds of hopes & desires.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 In order to make space for the new we must first cleanse & release old, outdated functionalities.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. Its 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.
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.
The Moon is our emotions, intuition, unconscious, inner personality, feelings & nurturing.
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.
Themes to consider for this phase & the next 2 weeks, until Full moon, are our relationship with; our sovereign self ; our personal relationships; nature, community; others regarding relationships; business & current events; self beliefs. There may be some internal conflict arise, but harnessed correctly can open doors for our growth. The key is balance.
Our feelings will be very intense, feeling the pull to go inward, as we mimic the mother Earth at this time of year, partially or wholly, deeper to soul depth. Pain will arise, tiredness may affect us which will add to any uncertainty or confusion already present. This moon will highlight areas which are out of balance. 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. A vessel half full cannot overflow to another. Only one which is full to the brim can give unconditionally of itself.
Relationship issues are a big theme this new moon. Things may come to a point which will need patience, understanding & reflection in answer to what occurs. With Mars on the scene, this looks to be a time of relationships heating up. With Libra ruled by Venus, this highlights the physical, sexual & loving relationships we are part of. Mars & Mercury retrogrades will heighten these feelings. There may be miscommunication, so be aware of this and act accordingly. Look for anchors which are stalwart in life. Go to them, do them, spend time near them to find balance in this situation.
In addition, there is a very strong awakening vibration happening at this time. We may find we are experiencing flashes of intuition, inspiration & find that connection to divine source, angels, guides & ancestors is extremely strong & easier at this time. Libra new moon wants us to align with heartspace as it is the best place to be in at this important time. Focusing on love creates self awareness, kindness & compassion. Creative projects will aid in keeping us in a place of love. Do the things which make your soul sing, that which nourishes & soothes you.
Furthermore, the theme of connection to your deepest soul level is prevalent. As we reconnect to the darker months, we are encouraged to go within. This is shadow work season commencing! Libra new moon is asking us to delve deep into our personal connection to the Mother Earth & to ourselves. Our life force, ever beating to the grandmother drum, connected to everything. We are being told to nourish this connection. No matter how disconnected we feel, this connection is unbreakable. We are encouraged to stand in our authenticity & emanate love into our world. We are being asked to look through the veils of insecurity to the root cause & to recognise our own power in this fear based world. When we work from the heartspace & love it is far easier to see through artifice & man-made hurdles, because we are filled with compassion & wisdom.
As we enter into the darker months we are encouraged to feel into our more primal self. To face our darkness & name it once and for all, rather than run, hide or live in fear of it. Once we delve deeper into our psyche & shadow we will notice emotions that we are not in tune with this rise. Look deeply into it with loving eyes & open heart. Open to it & embrace it lovingly. Sink into it without attempting to reason. Find its core, its beginnings. This enables us to name the darkness within. From here we can work on a deeper level with it & cohabit, co-create, rather than let it simmer over & occasionally spill over hurting us & others. It is part of us & we need to find the way through it in love. If we do not approach our shadow work, we will be made to! The universe has a way of giving us a shove into doing that which we feel uncomfortable doing, as a means to creating necessary change in our lives because out of the darkness we step into light. There is equilibrium in balancing the dark & light in our lives which brings with it a great clearing & breakthroughs which we may have longed for. It may come in the most unexpected way, but if we allow the process it will bring us to a place of truth.
Ultimately, this Libran new moon regards our connection to the Mother Earth, our primal self, our authenticity & surety of knowledge of self & this world in which we live. It encourages us to stand in heartspace & emanate love into all we do, touch, see, speak hear & offer. We are one part of the whole circle, we are not the whole circle. With ripples of love sent out, we are making the change we need in this world.
As with any Moon phase, there are planetary aspects which we must consider & will have an effect on this phase. It is a good idea to have an awareness of the consequences these influences have on us, so we can recognise & work with the energies which uplift or eliminate energies which bring out the not so great in us. There are 4 cosmic influences to this equation; Moon, Sun, Mars rx & Mercury rx ( Rx = Retrograde), all in Libra.
Sun Conjunct Moon - a conjunction indicates both entities working together harmoniously. Sun represents our outer being, personality & ego. Moon represents our emotional selves, our past & intuition. These aspects of ourselves will find balance at the time of New Moon under the sign of Libra, the scales of justice, ruled by Venus of love & money.
Mars Rx in Libra - the more malefic Mars makes an appearance. Libra & Mars bring out the passive aggressive in even the most placid people. Mars in Libra will have us using our charms as a tool to get to the bottom of issues. However, as Libra helps us to see the many facets of a situation, in this instance we may become tentative in our responses & how we react. We may seek debate to reach conclusion. We don’t want the blame for forcing an issue. Libra is about finding the balance. Mars is in the driving seat with action, confidence, energy & drive to get what we want. This is an extremely motivated energy which will help us deal with facing fear. Having said that, Mars can also fire up emotions & this will certainly bring to the fore the areas in life in which we feel we are giving too much of ourselves. Find the balance! It is in our nature to want equilibrium, which often escapes us in this life. Examine the areas in which you give freely of yourself & balance these with time out or self care! Know that you can give & receive equally as much & know your worth in these instances. Although New Moon encourages initiative, please be more mindful of the approach taken in jumping into something feet first. Think before taking action!
In addition, be aware of the fiery nature of Mars which on one hand, Airy Libra will fan to create a spectacle if we are not very careful & on the other may ignite a surprising reaction in our closest relationships.
New Moon Quincunx (5 signs away, 150°, hard aspect opposite elemental signs)
Quincunx is a hard aspect in which both signs concerned cannot fathom the other. Elementally, they are opposites, which makes for difficulties. This combination can make for nervous tension & anxiety. It may be more difficult to relax because our senses are informing us of change in the air & possible inflamed moods. Our best bet, if we notice this arise, is to be as resilient as possible. Take caution over risk taking as ramifications could be irreversible.
Mars Quincunx Uranus - makes for losing patience & acting rashly. In turn this could reverberate into having to start over somewhere in life. Try to keep busy with creative or sporting endeavours, which ultimately help our mood.
Pluto stations Direct hours after New Moon - A good time to reflect on transformation in our lives. Honour the dead & those who have gone before. Honour rebirths in ours & others lives. Prepare for inner work!
Thank you for journeying with me to the end of my forecast for the new moon. Join me again for another cosmic journeying for Astro Full Blue Hunter’s Moon in Aries which will be available for you to read around 20th October 2021.
New Moon blessings to you all. Enjoy this time as much as you can, in perfect love & trust.
In gratitude, love, light & all betwixt
Sheela
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