The New Moon in Libra
Autumn’s premiere New Moon occurs on October 10 at 8:50 a.m. Pacific Time and 11:50 a.m. Eastern Time. The universe is trying to bring mediation, compromise, and serenity — but it'll be hard to harbor these emotions because the other planets in the sky are causing chaos.
Jupiter in Leo sprinkles its restlessness and drive on the New Moon, pushing us to expand our horizons. The caveat is that Saturn retrograde in Aries forms a wide opposition to the New Moon, prompting us to question our aspirations and goals. We may feel Saturn's restrictive force and get irritated when matters don't move forward promptly. Counteract this sentiment with positive reinforcements and affirmations.
The fixed star Seginus links up with the New Moon. At first, it will seem like we're on a long streak and things are going our way; however, the tide will turn shortly after because of the nature of the fixed star. So we shouldn't show off our wins, because things will change and we will be back to square one. To have a better run with a lunar sentiment, it's best not to share any details until they are signed, sealed, and delivered; that way, we can be in a state of relative success rather than frustration. The lesson is to balance out our scales to have a harmonious gain.
Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Mars in Leo share a punchy astrological aspect. The tense connection will bring to the surface passions and frustrations that have been buried for some time as they intensify and resurface. Conversely, it might be a moment to build a bridge with others we've recently had conflicts with. Doing so takes effort, but we might be open to admitting our wrongs and apologizing. In this case, it's best to proceed with caution because the cosmic temperature is heightening and causing friction. Listen before reacting, and take time to commit to a decision before impulsively and recklessly declaring your point of view.
It's vital to keep our communication concise and clear because Mercury in Scorpio entered the pre-retrograde zone on October 4. These waters will be extremely confusing and ambiguous because information will be left out of conversations and discussions. Also, it will be difficult to articulate our thoughts. Simultaneously, Venus retrograde in Scorpio, which began on October 3, is going to have an immense impact on the New Moon, being that the planetary ruler of Libra is Venus. The retrograde might leave us unsure how to act; maybe we should contemplate and process how we want to move forward, but stay put in the interim.
The numerological significance of a New Moon on October 10 (10/0) denotes that a new chapter is coming as one closes. 10 translates to 1 + 0 = 1. The quadruple digits emphasize that we are releasing the past and starting anew; as long as we focus on the road ahead, it will be golden. Think about what you want to achieve and hold it close to your heart. The vision may require changes down the road, due to the retrogrades, but the foundation of the dream is promising.
Join me tomorrow evening, Saturday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET for our Libra New Moon ritual. We’ll gather for tarot, and journaling, with time to put what we want into words and work with those intentions together.
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