On September 22nd at 3:21pm, the Sun shifts out of Virgo and into the Libra, marking the official end of Summer with the Fall Equinox. It’s during this time we start really noticing the Sun setting earlier and the heat of the summer begins to dissipate into cool evenings. When the Sun is in Libra, it’s thought to be in it’s “fall”, or generally uncomfortable, and has to work harder to do it’s ~solar thing~. When we think about this time of year, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun begins to lose it’s staying power, the leaves begin to turn, and we begin to witness the beauty in change and letting go. Archetypally, Libra is all about balance, harmony, justice, and beauty. Represented by the scales, there is an innate need for Libra to bring balance (and justice) to all that it touches. Amplifying Libra Season this year, we have a Mercury Retrograde in Libra, beginning on September 27th at 1:10 am. While this Mercury Retrograde will impact everyone differently, we all want to pay attention to the themes in our lives that have come up between September 6th and September 27th, as they will likely be revisited, reviewed, or reconsidered during Mercury’s Retrograde journey. On October 9th, Mercury will be purified by the Sun, bringing about clarity to what may have once been confusing or reconsidered. While this phenomenon, called Cazimi, always happens during the Retrograde cycle, what makes this one more interesting is that it’s happening in tandem with Mars. Due to Mars’ influence and conjunction with both Mercury and the Sun, this level of clarity can come with sharp, direct, and/or passionate communication and mental processing.
Aside from Mercury’s Retrograde, on October 6th, we have our first lunation of Libra Season: the Libra New Moon, occurring at 13°25’. New Moons are wonderful times to set new intentions and prepare for the next Lunar Cycle, boding the question: what are you looking to manifest? What are you looking to grow in your life? Where are you seeking to add beauty or find balance? Because this New Moon is positioned close to Mars, the planet of passion and severance, you’re also given the opportunity to cut out that which does not fuel or serve you. Then, on October 20th, we get our second lunation of Libra Season: the Aries Full Moon, occurring at 27°26’. Contrastingly, Full Moon’s are a time of cultivation and letting go. The seeds of intention that we’ve planted have now bloomed and it’s time for harvesting. The Moon in Aries is hot, passionate, and bold; and given Mars is once again playing into the lunation, you’re able to cut off any last bits of dead weight that may be holding you back. Pluto, the planet of power and transformation, also plays into this Full Moon by way of a square aspect. Squares can be challenging because they require an action, but ultimately they can help relieve tension or light a fire for us to get something started. This Full Moon is p o w e r f u l. Embrace it.
For more information on how this month’s astro-weather will play out for you, read on! (Hint: read for both your Sun sign AND Rising sign!)
Aries
Aries, we both know you love to dive headfirst into things, but this Libra Season is all about finding balance and reconsidering before acting. For you, Libra Season brings your friendships, relationships, and partnerships into focus, so there is no better time than now to bring some balance, harmony, and newfound energy to these spaces! As Mercury stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re asked to review and reflect upon your friendships and partnerships. For more insight on your Mercury Retrograde story, think back to what was happening in your life between September 6th and September 27th. In true Retrograde fashion, whatever has come up is bound to rear its head again! On October 9th, you’ll likely have some clarity and passion behind your relationships and partnerships, and this story will wrap up on October 18th. However, there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. Additionally, the New Moon on October 6th provides you with a foundation to really determine if the relationships and partnerships in your life are bringing love, beauty, and harmony to your life. Given this New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you are given the opportunity to cut off what (or who) no longer fuels the partnerships you are striving to cultivate. Then, the Full Moon on October 20th asks you to look at how you play into your relationships and partnerships. This Full Moon is a powerful one, harboring energy from both Mars and Pluto, so know that you have the power to energize and balance the friendships, partnerships, and connections in your life.
Taurus
As a steady and stable Taurus, you don’t necessarily love changing up your habits, routines, and rituals, but this Libra Season brings light to this area of your life, inviting you to bring some love, beauty, and harmony to the mundane. Perhaps this looks like investing in a new skincare routine, morning/night ritual, or physical practice, such as yoga or dance. As Mercury stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re invited to review, reflect, and revise your habits and routines, including the way in which you communicate and process information. Really take the time to reflect upon what has come up in your life between September 6th and September 27th, as in true Retrograde fashion, it is bound to come up again! On October 9th, you’ll likely have some clarity and passion to fuel any new habits or routines you are looking to establish, and this story will wrap up on October 18th. However, there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. Additionally, the New Moon on October 6th provides you with the foundation to really determine if what you’ve been doing on the daily supports who who are and where you want to be. Given this New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you are given the opportunity to cut out any bad habits that you don’t want to take with you moving forward. Then, the Full Moon on October 20th invites you to look at how your subconscious mind plays a role into your daily functioning. If there is a subconscious voice fueling a negative inner narrative, this Full Moon provides you with the power to cut that voice out. The mind and body are powerful tools when working together; how can you find synthesis, balance, and harmony between the two?
Gemini
We both know that sitting still or stagnant is not your forte, Gemini -- luckily for you, this Libra Season is all about your creativity, pleasure, and self-expression! All work and no play can certainly be boring, so you’re invited to find some balance and lean into your fun, playful self. As Mercury stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re invited to reflect and revise the ways in which you seek pleasure and creativity. Perhaps you try something again that you wrote off the first time, or get creative with beauty and fashion by trying a new makeup look or outfit! This Mercury Retrograde provides you with the space to reconsider the ways in which you have communicated your creative self to the world; specifically pay attention to what has come up between September 6th and September 27th, as it will certainly come up again! On October 9th, you will likely have some clarity and passion behind your creative, playful efforts, and this story begins to wrap up on October 18th. However, there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. Additionally, the New Moon on October 6th provides you with the foundation to really determine if the ways in which you have been seeking pleasure and play bring harmony and balance to your life. Given this New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you have the ability to cut out that which does not bring you joy. Then, the Full Moon on October 20th shines a light on your social circles and peer groups, boding the question: are these people in my life fueling or hindering my self-expression and creativity? Harboring power from both Mars and Pluto, you’re given the power and passion to bring balance into these social spaces, but it’s up to you to determine how you harness the energy.
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Go Libra, it’s your birthday! Happy, happy Solar Return to you; it is your season and there is a lot to celebrate! Throughout Virgo Season you may have been feeling a little low on energy, but now that the Sun has re-entered your sign, expect some air under your wings. As Mercury stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re asked to review and reflect upon who you are, who you want to be, and how you communicate it with the world. Specifically, pay attention to what has come up between September 6th and September 27th, as these themes will certainly come up again! On October 9th, you will likely have some clarity around who you are and who you want to be throughout this next revolution around the Sun. While this story begins to wrap up on October 18th, there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. With the New Moon on October 6th, you’re provided with the foundation to really bring love, beauty, and harmony to the intentions you want to set for yourself. Given this New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you’re also given the space to cut off anything that no longer serves you and where you want to be. Come the Full Moon on October 20th, you’re then asked to look at how you relate to the relationships in your life. Harboring power from both Mars and Pluto, this Full Moon is potent -- where can you fuel the relationships in your life while also fueling your own independence? Cheers, Libra, to another trip around the Sun!
Scorpio
Scorpio, we know you love to get deep and emotionally connected -- this Libra Season is all about bringing harmony and balance to the depths of your subconscious mind. This can look like inner reflection via meditation, journaling, or yoga, and there will be a deeper emphasis on this facet of your life due to Mercury’s Retrograde. As Mercury Stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re asked to review your subconscious mind, how you isolate, and how you self-undo. Be sure to really pay attention to what comes up between September 6th and September 27th, as it’s bound to come up again. On October 9th, you’ll likely gain some mental clarity and this story wraps up on October 18th. However, there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. On October 6th, the New Moon provides you with a foundation to set intentions related to the way in which you turn inwards and focus on your subconscious mind. Given this New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you also have the opportunity to cut off what no longer serves or fuels you. With the Full Moon on October 20th, you’re then invited to look at the balance between your mental health and subconscious mind compared to your physical health and daily habits. As a reminder, the mind and body are powerful tools when working together; this Full Moon invites you to tap into your power and passion, and synthesize the harmony of your mind and body.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius, we both know how much you love to bring expansiveness and fire to the spaces you occupy, but this Libra season is all about bringing harmony and balance to your social networks and friend groups. Instead of being the one to ignite conversation and connectedness in these spaces, perhaps you take a moment to pause and reconsider what type of energy you’re bringing into a space and why. As Mercury stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re asked to review and reflect upon your social network; specifically, pay attention to what has come up between September 6th and September 27th, as it will certainly come up again. On October 9th, you will likely have some clarity within this space, and this story wraps up on October 18th. However, there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. With the New Moon on October 6th, you’re given the foundation to set intentions related to what you want your social circles and peer groups to look like. Given this New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you also have the opportunity to cut out who (or what) no longer serves or fuels you. With the Full Moon on October 20th, you’re given the opportunity to find the balance between connecting with others and leaning into your own personal self-expression. Harboring power from Mars and Pluto, this Full Moon is a powerful one; really take the time to empower yourself to release, let go, and tap into the harmony of creating with like-minded folks.
Capricorn
Determined, reliable, and realistic, you’re always ready to hunker down and put in the w o r k. Well, Capricorn, it’s time to let your work shine for you-- this Libra Season is all about stepping into the spotlight and being seen. If you’ve been hiding behind the curtain, putting in the work, it’s time for you to take center stage and take a bow! As Mercury stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re asked to reflect upon and reconsider how you’ve communicated your accomplishments and public recognition. Pay special attention to what has come up between September 6th and September 27th, as these themes will certainly come up again. This story wraps up on October 28th, but there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. With the New Moon on October 6th, you’re invited to set intentions related to your goals, career, and aspirations. Given the New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you also have the opportunity to cut out that which no longer serves or fuels you. With the Full Moon on October 20th, you’re given the opportunity to find the balance between your private and public life. Harboring power from both Mars and Pluto, this Full Moon is a powerful one, allowing you to take the reins and determine what balance looks like for you.
Aquarius
For you, Aquarius, this Libra Season is all about tapping into your values, philosophies, personal expansion, and growth. Being too detached can cause you to be closed-minded and being too expansive can cause you to be all over the place-- the key, here, is finding the balance between the two. As Mercury stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re asked to reflect, review, and reconsider the way in which you have communicated your values and philosophies, and how that has contributed to your growth. Specifically pay attention to what has come up between September 6th and September 27th, as it is bound to come up again. On October 9th, you’ll likely gain some clarity around this area of your life, and the story wraps up on October 18th. However, there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. On October 6th, the New Moon provides you with the space to set new intentions related to your personal growth and development. This could look like starting a new meditation practice, reading a new book, or daydreaming about a future trip abroad. Given this New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you’re also able to cut out that which no longer fuels or serves you. Come the Full Moon on October 20th, you’re given the opportunity to look at the balance (or lack thereof) between what it is you know to be true and what it is you believe. Harboring power from both Mars and Pluto, this Full Moon is powerful, so really take the time to tap into your personal power and find the balance between fact and faith.
Pisces
Dear Pisces, this Libra Season is all about finding the delicate balance and harmony within accepting help from others. There is beauty in vulnerability, and sometimes it takes being vulnerable to know when it’s time to ask for help or use other people’s resources. As Mercury stations Retrograde on September 27th, you’re asked to reflect, review, and reconsider the way in which you have relied on other people’s resources in the past. Specifically, pay attention to what has come up between September 6th and September 27th, as it is bound to come up again. On October 9th, you will likely have a bit more clarity around this area of your life, and this story will begin to wrap up on October 18th. However, there may be some loose ends that need to be tied up through November 2nd. On October 6th, the New Moon echoes many of these sentiments, allowing you to reset and set new intentions around your relationship to other people’s resources and accepting help. Given this New Moon’s proximity to Mars, the planet of passion and separation, you’re also able to cut out that which no longer fuels or serves you. With the Full Moon on October 20th, you’re then given the opportunity to look at the balance, or lack thereof, between your values and resources and what you have to offer to others. This Full Moon, amplified by Mars and Pluto, is a powerful one. Remember, you have the power to add as much value to other’s lives as they do to yours.
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