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New Moon in Libra – the article | Astrologer Coach Sonja Francis

On Oct. 6th at 7:05am EDT, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 13.5 degrees of Libra, beginning a new Moon cycle.

New Moons are introverted times, when we go within to learn what we wish to align ourselves with for the next 28 days; with this New Moon in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, this will likely be win-win situations, fair exchanges, and harmony (within our relationships and with our general environment). Check out my New Moon video to learn more about this.

Even though we have four planets in Libra at the time of this New Moon (the Sun, the Moon, Mars, and Mercury), harmony and balance is not something that is easily achieved with this lunation. In fact, we have plenty of challenging aspects in this New Moon chart that might keep us off-balance — to say nothing of the Pluto Station Direct phase that has been intensifying since Sept. 29th and that will come to a complete halt on Oct. 6th, only 7.5 hours after the New Moon becomes exact — and of course, we also have Mercury still in its Retrograde phase in Libra until Oct. 18th.

More about all those details in a moment: first, let’s talk about the New Moon — and specifically, the Libra component of this New Moon chart…

All relationships begin with our relationship to ourselves — everything “out there” is a reflection of “in here”… Ideally speaking, interacting with another person is a co-creative, equal exchange — we must be centered within ourselves, yet also tuned into each other, all the while responding to the rhythm of life.

Here are some useful questions to ask yourself for this new Moon cycle: What does an “equal relationship” look like? Where is the balance point? What comes up for me when I hear the phrase “the art of relationship”?

As the seventh sign in the zodiac, Libra represents a major turning point, one that invites us to investigate ourselves through the lens of “the other” (by relating on a one-on-one level).

Anything we haven’t mastered from the six signs that precede Libra, we bring to all of our relationships, attracting people who mirror back to us our relationship with ourselves: Libra thus invites us to see all of our issues, resolve them, and become whole.

Ask yourself: What if harmony and peace were mine to create within me first?  The Libra energy encourages us to…

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The Libra energy encourages us to see both sides of a situation and find the middle path (or better yet, a win-win). If we are to reconcile opposite energies, we need to seek the highest and best outcome for everyone involved — in other words, we need to see everyone as equally deserving… including ourselves!

Ask yourself: What does “treating others fairly” mean to me? What does “being treated fairly” mean to me? If I could envision the “ideal” relationship, what would that look like to me? Could I give myself permission to drop my expectations and my “shoulds” around relationships just for right now?

What might be a first step towards relationships that honor both parties equally? How might honoring myself contribute to that? What might be possible if I gave myself permission to approve of myself, right here, right now — for no particular reason — “just because”?  What if I balanced and integrated my inner masculine and feminine?

Let’s talk about some of the other planets and signs involved in this Lunation:

Jupiter in Aquarius will start to feel more exalted by Oct. 8th, as it will slow down (station), but Pluto and Saturn are both exalted at the time of the New Moon due to their Station phase and their influence will be particularly strong, given they both change directions and end their respective Retrograde phases within 4 days of the New Moon being exact (in the case of Pluto, within 7.5 hours).

Once these three planets end their Retrograde phases and “go direct”, we will be able to move forward in the areas of our lives that have been subjected to self-examination over the preceding 4-5 months.

I just want to mention quickly the webinar I recorded on Sept. 17th — we discussed the Pluto & Saturn Station Direct phase in Capricorn and Aquarius, and how all of this looks in relation to our own Birth charts.

If you want to know how these planetary movements are impacting you personally, click here and
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Let’s talk about Saturn and Pluto, since they play a crucial part in their New Moon chart:

Saturn brings up a desire to focus on our various networks and communities (both in-person and online), taking things one step at a time, while Pluto is urging us to build something solid, lasting, and emotionally empowering to us and future generations.

Ask yourself: Are there any rigid attitudes or limitations on my part that might be interfering with my ability to connect with others? What if I could stay true to myself while taking other people’s needs and limitations into account?

We are also being asked to take a realistic and mature approach to our long-term aspirations, one that also feels emotionally empowering to us, and is aligned with our Soul’s Purpose.

Ask yourself: Is it time to live life in moderation? How could I best manage my frustrations? My obsessions? Where could I slow down for a moment and catch my breath? What commitments and responsibilities are calling me out of my comfort zone? How could I maintain a direct and courageous approach even if life puts up roadblocks or throws me some curveballs?

What if I simply knew that I could handle whatever shows up? What if I just decided to bring maturity and self-responsibility to my passions and goals, no matter what? What if I made a daily practice of tapping into the power of the love within?

Since everyone is going through this, humanity is going through a tremendous transformational process, and each one of us needs to take a look at how we personally want to contribute to that transformation in a meaningful way.

Here’s the question: What if there was a way to honor my desire for a passionate, exciting new beginning on a personal level, while also expanding my perspectives around the longer game for society?

What if all this could also be combined with my quest for a socially responsible way of life? And what if that way of life could feel exciting and effortlessly sustainable for all?

Remember, Pluto is an emotional empowerment process; if something is “killing us slowly”, we will surely become aware of it during a Pluto Station.

We also are more aware of how and when we give our power away to others. For example, we do so every time we make someone else responsible for how we feel or react, rather than focusing where we have control or influence, and then doing what feels most empowering and nurturing to ourselves — acknowledging our own feelings and taking care of them is a big part of that.

The power always lies within ourselves and we can experience that power when we focus on making a choice that empowers us. And of course, with Pluto in Capricorn, what empowers us most is self-responsibility — for both our shadow and our light — and making sure that our “inner baby” feels safe and nurtured.

With such a strong and exalted Pluto in Capricorn, it is essential that we nurture our feeling body, and stay open to receiving support from familiar, trusted people — as best as we can, of course.

Ask yourself: How might a tight and sustained focus on my emotional wellbeing support me with my long-term goals and relationships (including the “relationship” I have with myself)? Just for this moment, right now, could I see if a nurturing approach feels empowering? Or perhaps helps me step outside my comfort zone? If any of that might be so, what modest daily practice might best provide that nurturing?

With this in mind, I want to call on anyone who needs emotional, spiritual, or mental support right now to do a Coaching-Healing session with me. They are very powerful and very gentle at the same time, as they allow you to let go of any stress or uncomfortable feelings, and provide a chance to reconnect with the inner peace and calm that is always available to you underneath all of the turmoil or stress.

If this sounds appealing, please reach out to: info@AstrologerCoach.com

Now let’s take a look at some of the aspects in this New Moon chart: The New Moon aligns tightly with Mars, and also with Mercury in Libra (Mercury is Retrograde at the time of the New Moon); the New Moon/Mars alignment opposes Chiron in Aries, trines Saturn in Aquarius, and quincunxes Uranus in Taurus. So let’s unpack all of that:

The alignment to Mars and Mercury in Libra asks us to go after something we feel passionate about — and use all the energy and enthusiasm we have access to right now to get lots done in our one-on-one relationships or partnerships. As best as you can, be yourself, without offending others.

Ask yourself: What is worth fighting for in my various one-on-one relationships or partnerships? What would a win-win look like? How can I move towards that? What actions might bring me closer to experiencing inner and outer balance?

What if I decided to move towards fair and just interactions with others, even when it feels impossible? How might carefully listening to my intuitive self and others support me on that path?

With Mercury Retrograde until Oct. 18th, we get a chance to explore our inner relationship between masculine and the feminine, the amount of approval we seek from others or from ourselves, our ability to create balance in our lives, and “just” collaborations.

For the next two weeks, we are invited to go within, and start looking at how much we value ourselves and our one-on-one relationships.

This will help us learn where we need to make space for peaceful collaboration and artful communication. We may also get to reorganize partnerships that we started after Sept. 6th (when Mercury started its pre-Shadow phase).

Ask yourself: How can I bring a more balanced approach to life? What might I want to address from the past that felt imbalanced or disharmonious? What is ready to be cleared? Is there anything that has felt unjust or misaligned with my thinking, that now needs rethinking, retooling, and releasing?

Now, let’s talk about the New Moon/Mars alignment opposing Chiron in Aries: Oppositions can be acted out within relationships — given this, we may get triggered by others and become defensive or touchy.

Resentments or frustrations can surface with this aspect — and someone may be poking at our wounds or pointing out our shortcomings, bringing up our insecurities or secret shame that is connected not only to what is happening at that moment, but also to our past — especially our childhood.

If this happens, as best as you can, locate the original pain or wound, and bring compassion, love, understanding and forgiveness to yourself (and in particular towards your younger Self). Healing can only take place if we are willing to embrace our limitations and love our most vulnerable places.

Ask yourself: How might we be able to support each other on our individual healing journeys? What if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and my goals actually made for more harmonious interactions with others?

Could I allow others to engage with me in a way that facilitates a more holistic exploration of my “persona”? How about vice versa? Could I engage with others in a way that facilitates a more holistic exploration of someone else’s persona, identity, or personal goals?

Now, let’s talk about the New Moon/Mars alignment trining Saturn in Aquarius: Here, we are able to take responsibility for what is durable and sustainable in our communities and collaborations.

The connections we are making over the next four weeks are more likely to be for the long-term. We can bring honesty and realism to the world, see what works and what doesn’t work for us, and are more likely to approach things with integrity.

Ask yourself: If the world needed something from me over the next four weeks, what might that be? What might be possible if I met people half-way? What if it were possible for me to take responsibility for my interactions no matter what shows up?

Now, last but not least, let’s talk about the New Moon/Mars alignment quincunxing Uranus in Taurus: this aspect calls for flexibility, and we might feel some internal discomfort.

Ask yourself: Am I driven by personal resistance and rebellion, or by a desire to positively impact humanity? What might become possible if I could get 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable?

How might a greater awareness of my own inner balance and harmony (or the lack thereof) create more peace in my interactions with others? What if it led to me being more fully myself and brought others closer?

Venus (the ruler of Libra) is currently in a late degree of Scorpio, and makes a close alignment with the South Node in an early degree of Sagittarius; Venus in Scorpio asks us to find more meaningful and trust-filled connections to others.

With the South Node in Sagittarius, we tend to get attached to our belief systems and the stories we tell ourselves about life — and therefore might also become self-righteous, perhaps even persecute those who differ in their point of view.

Venus is connected to our values and preferences. Therefore, with Venus on the South Node, we are invited to take a look at our values and preferences with greater discernment or awareness and, as always, release anything that is toxic or self-destructive.

Ask yourself: How can I best apply my wisdom in my trusted relationships at this time? What stories am I telling myself about my intimate relationships? My financial collaborations?

What would help me stay open-minded when it comes to values — my own and other people’s? What if I were 5% more willing to incorporate new information that comes my way? What difference might connecting and listening 5% more deeply make?

How could I show my tolerance towards others? Towards life itself? Might a teaspoon of faith support me at this time?

Venus in Scorpio also sextiles Pluto in Capricorn: This aspect brings an opportunity for deeper insights into our relationships and the social structures we want to transform.

Ask yourself: What is my relationship to power? Do I distinguish between power that comes from within, versus power that is connected to external components?

Do I feel empowered in my chosen contributions to society and the world at large? Do I feel comfortable with the social structures that are currently in place — and with the limitations they bring? Could it perhaps be useful to release any fears of scarcity and resulting distrust? Could I put my trust where it is worth putting?

As I mentioned already, Pluto is still Stationing, and therefore very exalted — and this can sometimes cause discomfort. Rather than pushing into that discomfort and creating more of it, or pulling away from it to create more ease, we are being asked to simply “be with it” or “hang out with it”, until the planet picks up speed again around Oct. 21st.

To sum it all up for this New Moon: Life sometimes forces us into dark and difficult experiences, and whenever this happens, we need to keep in mind that the “gold” in any such experience lies with how we evolve as a result.

Ask yourself: Where do I experience major tests around integrity? Boundaries? Social propriety (in other words, the standards that are deemed socially acceptable or appropriate)? Where do I need to take more responsibility? Where do I need to draw the line and say “enough is enough”?

As best as you can, remember you’re always accomplishing things and making progress — even if it’s not visible yet. Self-care is a very important component in this — in fact, without it, we can’t accomplish much, as we’re always behind the eight-ball. Ask yourself: What role does rest and recreation play in my ability to achieve my highest potential? Or in my playing a meaningful part in society?

This New Moon reminds us that all of life is in essence about relationship — our relationship to ourselves, to others, the Earth, and the Universe.

For the next four weeks, do your best to seek empowering relationships without compromising your essential self, values, and future visions — and in turn, empower others to be themselves, and allow them to honor their differences.
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Here is a quote that fits really well with this New Moon:

“There’s been a coup underway for awhile now, a quiet coup happening under the radar, one that’s never reported by the media, one that is far more radical and world-changing than anything history has ever seen. This isn’t a coup that simply overthrows governmental systems or the people in power, but a coup that overturns our very perception of reality. This coup is the overthrow of an idea that led us down this path of suffering and brought us to the brink of ecological catastrophe, an idea that set the stage for every imaginable injustice: the idea of “separateness”… Despite how frightening our present circumstances appear, they are lending immense momentum to this quiet coup that is preparing the way for a new world to arise, a world that reflects the inviolable truth of Love.” — Patricia Pearce

Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 11-16 degrees of Libra, Aries, Capricorn or Cancer? If so, you may feel the effects of this Super New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer).

The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best set soon after the New Moon becomes exact, and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase — so this month, the best time to set intentions would be any time between 7:05am on Oct. 6th, and 1:03am on Oct. 7th, or between 10:22am on Oct. 7th, and 7:05am, on Oct. 8th (New York-Time).

If you live outside the EDT timezone (i.e. US East Coast time), I recommend you join my Facebook Fan-page or follow me on Twitter; I will be posting reminders to let you know when it is time to set your intentions 😉


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