Your Cosmic Guide To Libra Season, 2019
The Sun’s Shift Into Libra Is A Notable Turning Point In The Year As We Transition Into Autumn
The Sun transitions into Libra on September 23, remaining there until October 22. The transition from the focused and determined Virgo season into sociable and diplomatic Libra season is one of pleasure and a gentle nudge to unleash our inner artist and social butterfly. Coinciding with the Autumn Equinox (the first day of fall), beautiful Libra season calls for a personal transformation and focus on collaboration and connection in equal and balanced unions. Libra is a thoughtful air sign – and seventh archetype in the zodiac – ruled by Venus, the planet of love, attraction, artistry, and values. The Venusian qualities of this season are what make it a popular choice for weddings, networking, and romance. Your finer taste and eye for aesthetic perfection sharpen during Libra season, encouraging you to pay attention to the glory around you and also the beauty within yourself. Take care of yourself, and in divine reflection, you’ll attract people and experiences that suit your standards.
New Moon In Cancer
The Moon moves quickly through the zodiac, spending only a couple of days in each sign. There are two significant lunar transits during Libra season. A New Moon in Cancer will appear on 28th September and a Full Moon in Aries on October 13th. The Moon is the ruling planet of Cancer, meaning this season the New Moon is in its natal positioning. However, this month's full Moon takes residence in Aries, the opposite sign of the Moon's natal positioning. When situated in Cancer, the Moon exudes sensitivity and a motherly sense of nurturing. During this time, we may feel greatly sensitive and subjective. We are more inclined to respond and react to others in a highly emotional way. We yearn to be nurtured and may be keen on doing the same for others. Simultaneously, the urge to retreat or become defensive is heightened if we aren't receiving such care, or feel hurt. The Moon in Cancer is delicate, imaginative, and creative. Using this time to focus on projects that require an open and expansive mind would be greatly rewarding during this time.
Full Moon In Aries
In complete contrast, a Full Moon in Aries is bold, independent, and assertive. In a whirlwind of Venusian and Arian energies, we shouldn't hold back from being straightforward with our romantic intentions. Our Cancer-fuelled response to react with sensitivity is traded for a need to react impulsively. Both Lunar transits are greatly expressive, meaning there is still a risk of becoming defensive in our attempts to protect ourselves. A full Moon in Aries during Libra season encourages us to be confident and courageous. Libra season definitely kicks up during its second half. It's certainly not the time to sit back and relax, but the perfect time to re-energize ourselves and reach out for our greatest social and sensual desires.
Mars Enters Libra
After spending a large portion of Virgo Season in Virgo, Mars enters Libra on October 4th (a horoscope for this planetary positioning can be viewed here). When Mars shifts into Libra, it's opposite its natal positioning in Aries. Whilst Martian energy typically exudes passion and drive with an impulsive and dominating nature, Mars in Libra is patient and diplomatic. Calculated and passive. This could cause a strain on decision-making in a bid to please the majority. This in turn, paired with an incessant need to find balance and harmony, could provoke others who seek answers quickly. This Libra season, there's a focus on stability. We may get so caught up trying to make the right decisions regarding our work and responsibilities, that we end up making the worst decision for us. Or worse, no decision at all. Avoid giving into urges to sacrifice your own ego for the satisfaction of others and the urge to manipulate in order to see harmony.
Venus Enters Scorpio
Venus rules our platonic and romantic relationships as well as beauty, aesthetics, emotions, harmony, and artistic flair. We start off Libra season with Venus in Libra (its natal positioning), before transiting into the intuitive and intense Scorpio on 8th October. Venus in Libra offers the chance for an attractive romance. It's dynamic, romantic, and definitely aesthetically pleasing. When Venus transits Libra, it's just as important for relationships to feel good for you, as it is for it to look good to others. The most applicable love language for this season would be receiving gifts. This is not so much about materialism, but a tangible display of love that is sure to have everyone in awe.
As Venus transitions and enters Scorpio, the Venusian energies shift from calm, overt romance to inquisitive and addictive love. Venus in Scorpio brings along opportunities for a passionate, consuming love of the body, mind, and soul, that can often cause us to act out. It's likely that you or your partner (with both platonic and romantic relationships) may become more secretive during this time. Problems and insecurities that already had an underlying presence will be brought forward with full intensity. This period could be challenging, but it should be viewed as an opportunity for growth, transformation, and a reality check.
Mercury Enters Scorpio
Mercury governs the mind, communication, and intellect and when it resides in Libra, communication is polite and charming. The Libran energies encourage us to be more tolerant of others. Our patience and ability to problem solve is heightened. Examples of this increased tolerance can be seen in the form of processing our emotions before saying anything or responding to others. We may take more time to consider how we're feeling before expressing ourselves in order to maintain harmony. This is a good time for open-mindedness. With Mercury in Libra, communication between partners, friends and colleagues is often passive and stable. This is an opportunity to build bridges and have tough conversations, as the probability of a positive outcome is increased.
When Mercury leaves Libra and transitions into Scorpio on October 3rd, communication centers around expressing emotions in a direct and uncompromising way. In contrast to the harmonizing Libra, Mercury in Scorpio isn't so stable. There is a greater chance here for verbal conflict and disagreements. During this time, sensitivity, directness, and brutal honesty are key themes. Your tongue may become as sharp as your intuition. However, Scorpio is very inquisitive, meaning there will be an increase in your curiosity regarding intellect and the minds of others. To channel this Mercurial energy, it's important to trust your gut feeling due to Scorpio's heightened intuition and deep emotional intellect. Be sincere with your straightforwardness. Be logical and precise.
