Like all new Moons, this new Moon in Libra (Exact on October 11th, at 1:01 a.m. EDT) is a moment of potential. Libra is symbolized by the Scales, and moves assertively toward ideals of balance, fairness and harmonious relating. As a masculine, cardinal sign, Libra initiates change by raising awareness through words, ideas and tons of charm.
At its best, Libra has a gift for synthesizing many ideas to an optimal point, and pushing the end result agressively out into the world. Far from being a namby pamby sign, Libra can be forceful in its peacemaking. This new Moon is an ideal time to be bold in the pursuit of harmony, whether it's in your relationships or for world peace.
With his Aries rising, Libran John Lennon was a forceful catalyst with his music, words and persona. On what would've been his 67th birthday, October 9th, there will be an unveiling of the Imagine Peace Tower in Reykjavik, Iceland. Yoko Ono has gathered a half million peace wishes from around the world. You can tune into the live unveiling at 3:45 p.m. EDT or send a peace wish at the Imagine Peace website.
This new Moon opens the door to re-establishing the subtle balance of give and take that exists in all one-on-one relationships. From the detached Libran perspective, love becomes a verb that shows up through actions that say, "this is a relationship based on respect and balance." It might mean big, romantic gestures, but can just as easily come through in little acts of consideration throughout the day.
Libra rules the 7th house, and that includes all significant relationships, even enemies. This new Moon in Libra makes a trine to Neptune, casting a dreamy, spiritual air. It's also making a harmonious sextile to Jupiter, and this puts a joyful spin on encounters. Which of your relationships seem off-kilter? This is a good time to take action that brings it into equilibrium.
There's a significant grand trine in water between Mars, Mercury and the North Node, putting emotions close to the surface. With vulnerability and speaking from the heart, the door opens for big shifts of healing in relationships. This water grand trine also allows the heart to be taken into account, when measuring out fairness, and wrongs done. Stay tuned for strong actions taken to balance out the hurts that lie out of sight, in the deepest places of the heart.
This new Moon is ideal for calling out to Spirit for a soul mate. Often our own baggage clouds our judgement, and your new Moon intention may be a desire to get "clear" of old psychic debris. Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is your ally in the mission of deep inner probing, if you are ready to take that journey.
Setting an intention for a partner may include writing down qualities that represent your ideal. Take note to see if these change over time. On the next full Moon, in the sign of earthy, sensual Taurus, reward yourself in some tangible way that demonstrates self-love, like scheduling a massage.
