New Moon in Libra September 28, 2019; 11:26am PDT
A New Moon always brings a new beginning and this one is extra powerful because it’s the third of three SuperMoons in a row. This New Moon falls at 5º Libra and with Venus, the traditional ruler of Libra, in its own sign, there is a strong emphasis on relationships at this time. The relationships that may come into focus now can be intimate relationships, business-type relationships, or our relationship to our self. Tolerating, putting up with, carrying the majority of weight in a relationship, behaving in a certain way because we were taught it’s necessary and required, downplaying personal needs or expression to keep a connection in place will no longer work. We feel it, we know it, but making a change is difficult, if not almost impossible. And, of the three types, the most important relationship to develop is our relationship to self. How can we support and nurture another if we are disconnected from ourselves? This is a time to truly work on getting in touch with who we are at the core and making the changes necessary to evolve into who we want to be.
Venus is in a strong and positive aspect to Jupiter during the New Moon. When these two planets get together, finances can improve and there is even the potential for a major windfall. But even if money doesn’t fall from the sky for you, this is still a positive time and optimism is likely to be the primary response to the energy. This energy is also very artistic so if you feel compelled to create, go for it. This can manifest in actual ‘art’ or just in living life in a more creative manner. I will be using this energy as the catalyst to launch my newest book. More to come on that at the end of this newsletter.
If you know where Libra lies in your chart, you can make the most of the manifesting potential of this New Moon. At this time, we have a major energy shift from Mutable (adaptable) energy to having six planets and the asteroid, Chiron, in Cardinal (assertive) signs. This, along with Saturn and Jupiter now in direct motion brings a profound change in the type of energy we will experience. Cardinal energy is all about initiation and assertiveness, so we can expect to see a lot more happening personally and globally. It’s a time to go after what we really want.
This New Moon is directly across from Chiron in Aries. Because Chiron, The Wounded Healer, symbolizes the suppressed wounding that exists within us all there is the potential that this opposition can reconnect us with prior relationship hurts. There is also the possibility of a polarization between ‘me’ vs ‘us’ and issues about support, power, and control. While the Libra influence of the New Moon is generally positive, be prepared that you may feel a bit snarky. The beauty of an opposition like this is that we all have the choice of whether to wallow in old pain or take advantage of the opportunity that Chiron gives us to heal our wounds. Just a cautionary word, if you’re feeling like you want to break free of a current relationship, hold off on making permanent decisions until after this energy passes. You may feel differently in a few weeks.
The shift to cardinal energy combined with the forward motion of Saturn and Jupiter ramps up the awareness of change. As we draw closer to the conjunction of these two planets with powerhouse, Pluto, we have the opportunity to create our own reality. You may be getting tired of me talking about manifesting, but do you really want to miss this amazing chance? The end of 2019 and all of 2020 are rife with strong astrological energy to create real change. The old ways are collapsing around us, let’s fill that space with a new and positive paradigm. A British astrologer I admire, Pam Gregory, says “Energy follows attention, and we are co-creating with divine intelligence in every minute. The more we can make that process conscious, the better the outcome will be.” With this shifting of energy, we can create whatever we want in our lives and where this conjunction occurs in our charts, provides our strongest opportunity. Around the New Moon spend time thinking about what you want to change or add to your life. It’s possible that you don’t really know the ‘what’ but you may know how you want to ‘feel’. Focus on that and the rest will eventually emerge.
Woo-woo folks talk of the vibrational shift that is happening on Earth, allowing us to shift to higher levels of awareness. Some people are consciously aware of this change and some are not, but EVERYONE is being affected by it. We get to see a ‘real’ manifestation of this around September 27/28 when we will experience a strong geomagnetic storm. This stream of highly charged photons can affect electronics, but more importantly, it messes with our own personal energy fields. If, during this time, you’re feeling a bit wonky get plenty of rest, stay well hydrated, stay away from toxins, and spend time grounded in nature. This will help you integrate the new ‘downloads’ coming.
— Beth Lauderdale, Evolutionary Astrology
