During a New Moon, a solar eclipse is the most powerful opportunity to set your intentions for manifesting your desires. These solar eclipses occur twice a year, in spring and fall. Occasionally, there are total eclipses, where the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth, casting the darkest part of its shadow (the umbra) on the Earth. The peak moment of a total solar eclipse is regarded as the most influential of all new moons for establishing your intentions, particularly in regions where the eclipse is visible. Each New Moon begins a new lunar cycle, known as a lunation. In astrology, a conjunction signifies a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. This is an ideal moment to articulate your deepest desires for manifestation, which you can nurture as the moon waxes. By the time of the quarter waxing moon, approximately one week after the new moon, you may identify any obstacles or adjustments needed to achieve your intentions and desires.
The annual Libra New Moon presents a chance to foster more excellent diplomacy and embark on new beginnings in your relationships. Whether you're excited to start a new romance or negotiate a fresh business contract, the Libra New Moon signifies a renewal period in our connections and promotes harmony on Earth. The scales of Lady Justice represent the Libra zodiac sign. Under the influence of Venus, the planet linked to love, beauty, and wealth, this new cycle in Libra will deepen your art appreciation and cultivate a more sophisticated sensibility. The current astrological conditions are especially conducive to healing past conflicts. By embracing the opportunities available now, you can anticipate positive changes in your relationships and agreements over the next six months. During this time, you will express a stronger sense of self-worth and seek relationships that provide healthy reflection and support. Your tolerance for anything that fails to meet your emotional needs for love—symbolized by the Libra Moon—will be notably low during this period.
Under the Libra New Moon, there is an increased emphasis on finding harmony and balance in personal relationships and the wider world. This phase often leads to a transition toward more mature and satisfying connections. It inspires a desire for beauty, grace, and creative endeavors while highlighting the importance of achieving justice on a global level. Each year, the Libra New Moon offers a chance to nurture and celebrate relationships, whether they are professional or emotional.
This is a perfect moment to negotiate and finalize agreements that benefit everyone involved. The New Moon encourages you to harness your power in personal and professional realms, bringing forth revolutionary and transformative energies. It's an excellent time to initiate new projects and ventures or enhance current relationships. You might even celebrate this period with an engagement or wedding.
Libra Personality
Libra is symbolized by Lady Justice, depicted as a blindfolded figure holding the scales of justice. As a cardinal air sign, Libra's dynamic air element interacts with the Moon's fluid nature; however, these two elements often struggle to connect, as air cannot hold water.
The Zodiac, Cancer, and Libra are naturally at odds due to their square relationship. Conflicts that resonate with Libra's characteristics can arise when the Moon's functions disturb interpersonal harmony. Libras often measure against others or idealized standards, creating potential strains and disputes with lunar influences.
Qualities Positive & Negative
Emotionally attuned to the needs of others, this individual embodies a light and peaceful demeanor. However, their emotions can be significantly influenced by external moods, the reactions of those around them, and a lack of emotional motivation, leading to distress when harmony is disrupted.
Their actions are primarily guided by consideration of others' needs, and their behavior aims to maintain comfort and harmony in social settings and relationships. A reluctance to offend can sometimes result in inaction, causing indecisiveness. The desire for connection may heavily influence their choices, leading to discomfort in solitude.
Influenced by family, particularly a mother figure, a child may long for balance and harmony, cultivate social skills, and focus on interpersonal family relationships. An overly assertive mother who prioritizes social appearances and imposes family expectations for order might suppress emotions.
Transcendental
Harmony is deeply intertwined with your emotions; you are naturally led toward balance and fairness. However, seeking balance and fairness in the external world may lead to frustration, so it's wise to turn your gaze inward. Achieving emotional balance requires letting go of past conditioning and resolving issues related to your family, heritage, or lingering past experiences. Understanding that true harmony comes from within will grant you peace, which you can express through cultivating nurturing relationships.
LibraAries Axis
With the Aries/Libra axis eclipses upon us, we can release immature, ego-driven desires. It's a moment for personal growth! Eclipses bring to light areas that need transformation. We can let go of outdated patterns and begin journeys filled with more significant potential and promising futures. Although the changes initiated by eclipses may start subtly, they often lead to substantial disruptions in our paths. Following these shifts, an adjustment period usually lasts six months or even longer.
Libra governs the seventh house of the zodiac, which is under the influence of Venus and symbolizes contracts and agreements. While this house can signify marriage, it typically focuses on the legal aspects associated with it.
Codependency often defines Libra; if you've found yourself in one-sided, toxic relationships, take advantage of this Libra New Moon for a chance at revelation and healing. A new opportunity is on the horizon—while past situations may not have unfolded as you hoped, now is the moment to let go and establish a fresh beginning.
Let go of what no longer benefits you; doing so will create space for something far better and more fitting to come into your life. Steer clear of drama; remain open to possibilities and welcome adaptability.
8th House New Moon
The New Moon or solar eclipse in your 8th House, known as your house of Sex and Shared Finances, emphasizes the focus on Other people's money and how it intertwines with your financial situation. An eighth-house Moon significantly focuses on marital or partnership finances and economic interactions with others, including jointly owned funds and property, insurance, alimony, tax issues, resources, and savings. This also encompasses private transactions, surgeries, undisclosed talents, legacies, inheritances, debts, collections, and mortgages.
You can anticipate an opportunity to bring freshness to your finances or sex life.
Wish for greater financial abundance, Better sex, to conquer a fear.
Imagine What You Would Do With Extra Cash: Take a moment to visualize how you would utilize additional funds. What possibilities would open up for you?
Consider this critical idea: Now is the perfect moment to evaluate your cash setup and assess how comfortable you feel. Are you confident you're on the right path? Can you cover the upcoming bills you anticipate? If not, is there anything you can do now to address that?
Now is an excellent opportunity to seek financial guidance or attend a weekend business seminar to enhance your understanding of economic fundamentals. The area of your chart that's currently activated also relates to deep, complex, and perhaps even adventurous aspects of intimacy. If you recognize any intimacy issues that require attention, make it a priority to address them this month.
Things to Consider:
Pay off an existing loan (or consider taking one out).
Open a savings account and make your initial deposit.
Cancel a credit card that you know you can't maintain.
Request a pay increase (but only if you feel confident about it!).
Refinance your mortgage if it aligns with your needs.
Spice up your relationship by talking intimately with your partner.
Explore a new sexual position for the first time.
Affirmation:
Repeat one or all three affirmations each day during this New Moon and throughout the next four weeks:
“I am supported in my material needs.”
“All my financial requirements are being fulfilled.”
‘My sex life is so wonderfully healthy.’
Take A Look At Your Chart
The Libra New Moon impacts everyone in one or more aspects of their chart. Below are several areas where you may notice the influence of the Libra New Moon:
Where is the Libra New Moon positioned in your astrology chart? This location will reveal where you will feel the most decisive influence during the Libra Solar Eclipse.
Consider the placement of Venus in your chart, both at birth and by transit. As the ruler of Libra, Venus governs the 7th house (Libra) and the 2nd house (Taurus). This may signal an opportunity for a recharge, renewal, and resurgence of your love energies. If your planets connect harmoniously to your natal Venus, you will likely feel more supported during this period. Embrace the energy these positive aspects represent to your natal Venus for additional support.
What planets occupy your 7th and 2nd houses at birth and by transit? Are there any smooth or challenging aspects to these houses from your planets? The harmonious aspects enhance your self-esteem and recognition, while challenging aspects may intensify your difficulties.
You might experience heightened intensity and emotion during the Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse. There could be a sense of urgency or desperation for transformation in your love life. It's wise to allow your emotions to settle before taking action. Always take your time when facing challenges, and let yourself be guided toward the best path forward.
Since we are in the fall eclipse, the timing of unfolding events may not be entirely under your control. What is meant to change will do so at the right moment.
This is a powerful opportunity to take charge of your love life and seek mutual rather than one-sided connections.
The moon travels swiftly through each sign and house, so while events may leave a lasting impression on your psyche, the emotions will be fleeting.
Organs influenced by Libra Moon Sign: Organs: Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin as an organ of touch, pancreas, insulin, glucagon.
These organs have become more sensitive, so additional care is essential.
Surgical operations:
No - Surgical operations are not recommended during the New Moon.
Moon Aspects
10° 3' Libra New Moon Wednesday, October 2, 6:49 pm ET
10° 02' Annular Solar Eclipse October 2, 6:46 pm ET
Moon (Libra) Conjunct Sun Conjunct Mercury
Square Mars (Cancer)
Moon (Libra) Trine Jupiter Rx (Gemini)
Venus (Scorpio) Trine Saturn R (Pisces)
Jupiter (Gemini) Stationary Retrograde (exact October 9, 2023)
A New Moon in Libra will occur on October 2nd, coinciding with a solar eclipse that aligns with Mercury and the South Node in Libra while forming a square with Mars in Cancer. Venus in Scorpio will create a trine with Mars and Saturn, resulting in a grand water trine, whereas Mars will square Chiron. Jupiter will square both Saturn and Neptune and sextile Chiron. Chiron will square Pluto, Uranus will sextile Neptune and trine Pluto, while Neptune will sextile Pluto.
This lunar phase underscores the significance of relationships and finances, highlighting the need to balance your needs with others while maintaining fair and open communication. With the South Node lingering near the Libra stellium, it's a time to reflect on past relationships, identities, and thought patterns that may obstruct your authenticity and creativity. This eclipse could signify an old chapter's end or a new path's emergence. The ongoing square from Mars may generate tension and conflicts, prompting a reassessment of your goals based on new insights from the eclipse.
Be prepared for shifts in how you perceive your actions. Adapting your goals to align with these changes is essential. You might be experiencing a powerful desire for balance and harmony right now. You may lean towards preserving a pleasant environment rather than addressing the crucial questions that resonate with you, all to keep others at ease. Learning to express both your positive and negative emotions is essential. Embrace your authentic self, irrespective of what others think. You're on a journey to uncover new ways to connect with people and establish common ground. The decision regarding how to orchestrate the music of the celestial spheres at this moment is entirely yours. What will your choice be?
Libra New Moon Essential Oils
Signature Essential Oil to Use:
Ylang Ylang oil ignites passion and encourages sharing emotions, fostering connections, and meeting minds. Ylang-ylang oil enhances emotional flow and joy. It's beneficial in alleviating the urge to overexert yourself and calming your mind. With a relaxed and receptive mind, you'll naturally experience reduced anxiety and increased self-confidence.
8st House New Moon Essential Oils
Myrrh helps us become open to receiving gifts. As you use it, confirm that you’re ready to receive it. Myrrh oil is excellent for restoring dry, cracked, and mature skin cells. Its soothing, restorative, and astringent action makes it helpful in relieving various skin conditions, including acne and sensitive, mature, oily, dry, wrinkled, chapped, or cracked skin.
Combined with helichrysum oil, myrrh oil is highly effective in smoothing out lines, reducing scars, and addressing other adhesions.
Libra New Moon Essential Oil Blend
Make the most of your Libra New Moon energy with this blend
Ylang Ylang- 40 drops
Rose - 40 drops
Clary Sage - 20 drops
Add your essential oils to a 5ml (approximately 100 drops of oil) colored glass euro-dropper bottle. Cap the bottle tightly and shake vigorously to blend the oils thoroughly. Allow the oils to synergize for 12 hours or longer before using.
Healing Gemstones & Crystals
Blue Sapphire: This gemstone acts as a protective barrier against life's challenges. Renowned for its communication-enhancing properties, it supports self-expression and nurtures interpersonal relationships. It enhances intuition and sharpens mental clarity. By illuminating the Hara Line, Blue Sapphire promotes better communication and heightened awareness of spirit guides, angels, the Goddess, and the Light. It aids in developing and activating the Light Body, purifies the soul and mental framework, and helps manifest and align with one's life purpose. Sapphire encourages a focused intent on achieving life goals and fulfilling karmic agreements, fostering ascension and soul growth, and ushering in joy, prosperity, inner peace, and beauty. It's important to note that while many Sapphires are now lab-created, they still possess the healing attributes of their natural counterparts.
Libra New Moon Meditation
Perform your meditation anytime from the New Moon in Leo until the First Quarter Waxing Moon in Sagittarius on August 24th at 7:06 pm Eastern Time.
What you will need:
A white candle
Essential oil or blend - use one of the recommended oils above or a combination.
Ensure you are in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.
Light your white candle and inhale the scent of your essential oil.
You can also scent your space before your meditation using an aroma diffuser.
Gaze into the candle flame as you breathe fully and deeply and exhale any tension. The candle flame reflects your Divine heart center.
Continue inhaling the scent of your oil and releasing any tension for 1-5 minutes.
This New Moon is a good time for nurturing and enjoyment. Take a break, be grateful for all the joys, lessons, and big and small changes, and begin to visualize your new life.
Replace worry with gratitude; this new moon is a moment to expand your mind and make magical connections with humans and spirit guides, with the possibility of waking up to a new and different experience. Imagine what you would like your life to be like in a few years and get very detailed. Visualize where you work, where you want to live, who you spend your time with, and most importantly, really feel it.
Living your life to your truth is nurturing, empowering, giving, and receiving. Do your visualizations daily—enjoy them and make your life happen.
New Moon Wishing:
Sample wishes for Libra are related to:
Marriage
Negotiation skills
Harmony
Teamwork
Sociability/ Diplomacy
Refinement
Healing codependency
LIBRA'S INFLUENCE ON MARRIAGE INCLUDES:
Partnerships
Agreements
Sharing
Interdependence
Sample Heartfelt Wishes to Spark Joy in Marriage
"I seek to effortlessly attract and cultivate a joyful, monogamous, and committed relationship with a man (woman) where we share mutual support, respect, appreciation, love, passion, and more."
"I desire to be inspired with the right ideas that guide me toward the best possible relationship between us."
"I wish for the exchange of love, support, and connection to return to my marriage."
LIBRA RULES HARMONY, INCLUDING:
Peace
Beauty
Art
Decorations
Sample Wishes to Foster Harmony
"I aspire to effortlessly incorporate decorative elements into my surroundings that evoke a sense of peace, joy, and tranquility."
"I aim to actively embrace a life filled with peace and harmony."
"I wish to comfortably immerse myself in the grace of my beauty as a (woman/man)."
"I desire to naturally express my true self in a manner that is harmonious for others while bringing me happiness."
Comment below for other New Moon spells, wishes, and intentions.
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References:
— Moonology: Working with the Magic of Lunar Cycles by Yasmin Boland
— Moon Magic: A Handbook of Lunar Cycles, Lore, and Mystical Energies (Mystical Handbook) by Aurora Kane
— Moon Power: Empowerment through cyclical living (A Conscious Guide) by Merilyn Keskulabh
— The Essential Oils Complete Reference Guide: Over 250 Recipes for Natural Wholesome Aromatherapy by KG Stiles
— Depth Astrology: An Astrological Handbook: Volume 2: Planets in Signs by Gargatholil
— New Moon Astrology: The Secret of Astrological Timing to Make All Your Dreams Come True by Jan Spiller
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