On Saturday, October 14th, 2023 (10:55 AM PDT and 1:55 PM EDT), the Moon begins a new cycle in the airy and connecting sign of Libra. It also happens to coincide with a Solar Eclipse that will be visible in parts of North, Central, and South America. This is the second Eclipse we’re experiencing in the Aries/Libra cycle which will continue to highlight themes of self vs other, codependency vs independence, and compromise vs self -assertion.

Eclipses are unique. They stir up the intensity and they amplify whatever needs that extra touch. They tend to emphasize fated events and are catalysts for significant breakthroughs. They usher in new beginnings through shake-ups that can be disruptive, and also life-changing. They create endings and you’ll find that some situations will take an unexpected turn. The energy during an eclipse can feel a little more chaotic and unstable, so be prepared to experience emotional highs and lows at both the personal and collective level. Keep in mind that a solar eclipse is similar to new moon energy in that it presents us with new beginnings that we could see evolve over the next six months.

To identify where you’ll experience these types of changes, you’ll want to locate the house for Aries and Libra in your chart. The house that contains Aries is the place where you’ll be bold, fight for your autonomy, and where you’ll need to gain courage to work with your fears. The house that contains Libra is where you’ll find yourself more willing to compromise, people please, as well as where you’ll experience committed relational dynamics.

With the South Node currently moving through Libra, and huddled up close to this New Moon, you’ll likely feel something from the past resurfacing. It will highlight lessons or places where you’ve become stuck, the shadowy parts of your relationships, partnerships, people pleasing, compromise, and even commitments that no longer resonate with your soul. Use this time to reflect on how you share your energy with others and see what has become out of balance in your partnerships. With the North Node in Aries until 2025 we must lean into the self, our own autonomy, and be willing to fight for what we believe.

Think back to what was happening in 2014-2015 in regards to your relationships, and it will likely resonate or align with your current situation. This is because the nodes were being activated in the same Aries/Libra axis, but back then, the South Node was in Aries and the North Node was in Libra. What have you discovered about yourself and the role you play in relationships over the past decade? How has your perception with self vs other evolved?

Since the New Moon is in Libra, it’s a fantastic opportunity to see what has fallen out of balance in your interpersonal relationships. With Venus, the ruler of Libra, in Virgo, you may want to consider these questions: Where have I sacrificed myself too much for the relationship? Where have I given too much or not enough? Where have I dismissed my own needs? Where do I need to receive more? To take it a step further what is the reason I feel the need to withhold or over give/sacrifice? What am I afraid will happen if I don’t respond this way?

If there’s a certain relationship that’s been on your mind lately, it’s the perfect time to reassess your interactions and commitments with this person. Pay close attention to where the relationship feels skewed and if there’s anything that needs to be resolved. Do you need to speak your truth? Are you struggling to let go of a relationship that’s run its course? Have you over compromised and now pretend that everything is okay out of fear of losing them?

Mercury, the messenger of the gods, is also greatly involved in this lunation and is in an intense dynamic with Pluto and Chiron. Pluto tends to bring up our wounds and has us look at where we are not claiming or feeling empowered. It’s possible with Pluto’s presence that you’ll experience some power struggles within some key relationships, but this can also be felt from within parts of yourself. Chiron, the wounded healer, can trigger areas of vulnerability and insecurity. If we want to see healing, then we’ll need to face these wounds. It will be important for you to engage in difficult conversations, notice if there are any unexpressed thoughts and feelings that need to be shared. Pay attention to conversations, messages, and any insights that come through at this time. Consider how you would like to redefine your connections, implement new boundaries, and renew your relationships. You are being asked to reflect on your decisions and to rebalance what has been out of alignment.

While we all might feel relationships become highlighted in one way or another, we will each experience this lunar energy differently depending on where Libra is located in your chart or if you have a natal planet associated with it. If you’re interested in a more personalized reading, I’d love to set up a session with you. 

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