Everything You Need To Know About Tonight's Libra New Moon
Pause, reflect, rebalance—and prepare for liftoff! On Thursday, October 19, 2017, the new moon in Libra will electrify the skies, setting up a launchpad for relationships to take flight.
As the star sign associated with commitment and partnership, Libra's softer vibe is gentle yet diplomatic. We could all find ourselves seeking a little extra harmony in our relationships during Libra season. Make it your personal mission to compromise, since the Libra new moon could initiate pleasant negotiations or sweet heart-to-hearts. Find a win-win: These harmonious moonbeams will help keep discussions diplomatic.
It’s a time for looking back at what has recently come to pass but also to look ahead.
The new moon in Libra could mark one of 2017's best days for harmony in our relationships. If you thought you were better off alone, think again! The urge to merge is strong all week long—for business, creative coupling and romantic affairs. Let the negotiations begin! Remember that new moons are starting blocks, so there's no need to rush to the signing table or straight to the altar, either, so choose your other half wisely! The seeds that get planted this week will be harvested under the corresponding full moon in six months' time.
The Libra new moon also marks the halfway point of the annual horoscope cycle, since Libra, the star sign of beauty and balance, is also the zodiac’s midpoint sign. It’s a time for looking back at what has recently come to pass but also to look ahead. As the seventh sign symbolized by the Scales, we ought to measure our progress using the Libran gift of judgment to craft a thoughtful and balanced plan going forward.
Libra is more than just balancing two opposing forces: It’s taking the time to weigh options, to step back from "doing" mode, and observe the whole vista ahead before making a move. Libras get a bad rap as procrastinators, yet the refusal to rush lets Libra savor the moment—a skill we’ve largely forgotten in today's fast-paced world that's always on the go.
The Libra new moon sounds a wake-up call to take a more considerate approach—to strive for greater mutuality with the people in your life (think interdependence, not codependence). So spread a little of that good old-fashioned Libra peace, love, and harmony, sprinkling more beauty on every facet of your life.
Here are seven practical rituals to bring more balance and beauty to your life at the 2017 Libra new moon:
1. Take inventory of your progress.
Libra is the first autumnal zodiac sign, marking the start of fall and harvest season. Take stock of what you’ve been working on and of where you’ve put your energy since the spring. Do you like what’s growing in your metaphorical garden? If you were hoping for apples and you got squash, retrace your steps. Yep, it was you who planted those squash seeds, wasn’t it? Identify where the U-turn happened, deal with it, and then course-correct. If you’ve kept a calendar, go back to see where you’ve been spending your time and energy. That can be incredibly telling.
For instance: If you wanted more money in the bank and it’s just not there or you hoped to move but you’re still staring at the same cracked walls, look at where you've been directing your attention. Did you get consumed by menial tasks or sidetracked by personal drama? Untangle yourself from anything that doesn’t bear the fruit you’re craving to cultivate. Then be super-intentional about what you take on from here as you move forward.
2. Just say, "Maybe!"
Feeling pressured to make a decision? Refuse to cave. At the Libra new moon, it’s OK to wait and see. If you’re applying the heat to someone else, simmer down. "No" simply means, "no...for now." Sometimes, when a no is heard and honored, it can turn into a yes down the line. Let go of all agendas today.
3. Choose your go-to look.
Style can be stressful when you're busy, and dressing up can even feel like another part-time job. That extra hour of matching, accessorizing, makeup application, and blow-drying can be a real weight on an already overloaded schedule.
Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of art, beauty, and sensuality. The Libra new moon reminds us that taking time to adorn yourself can be pleasurable, even a ritual escape from all the intense, achievement-focused energy of the day. It may seem frivolous when you’re driving kids to practice, cramming for finals, or hammering away at a massive deadline. But this Libra new moon insists that you’re worth the extra time!
But are time challenges making you style-strained? Our friend and life coach Lois Barth suggests creating a "uniform"—a simple, go-to combo—to cut down stress when you face your closet. Like: structured top, skinny jeans, boots…GO! Or: scoop-neck shirt, leggings, flats, colorful bag, DONE.
At the Libra new moon, give yourself a little style overhaul. Enlist a fashion-savvy friend to help. What can you toss or donate? If need be, pull your whole wardrobe out, lay it on the bed, and assess. Libra knows best: When you look good, you feel good. You carry yourself with more confidence and your energy attracts opportunity. You communicate your personality to the world through your style.
The Libra new moon brings a cosmic reboot to the realm of relationships.
4. Embrace diplomacy.
Libra rules the zodiac’s seventh house of committed partnerships. It’s all about balancing between "me" and "we" and finding terms that work for everyone. The Libra new moon gifts us with diplomacy, so we can truly step in the other person’s shoes to understand his/her needs.
This week, we need to hash things out, be great listeners, and create a win-win wherever we can. There are your needs, the other person’s needs, and also the greater needs of the relationship, which is like a third entity. Lay those all out on the table and assess. Just know your limits. Sometimes, trying to please everyone can mean pleasing no one in the end.
5. Revamp your relationships.
The Libra new moon brings a cosmic reboot to the realm of relationships. Even the single-and-loving-it types may feel a sudden urge to merge or at least to find a little more companionship in their lives. Couples: Lay down your swords and put a stop to the lovers’ quarrels. This new moon helps us compromise, cooperate, and co-create. This may require some outside support like a mediator, coach, or couple's therapist, but finding that middle ground is the name of the game. Are we effectively sending out signals when we want our partners to pay attention to us?
John Gottman, author of The Relationship Cure, did extensive research on what he calls "bids for connection," the verbal and nonverbal cues we send out to our partners in a desire to connect and keep the relationship flowing along. Our ability to communicate our desires and needs in a loving way is essential to a healthy relationship. According to Gottman, happy couples will place their "bids" up to 100 times in a 10-minute span. Take his quiz to find out where you lie on the bidding spectrum and where you might need to make some adjustments.
6. Beautify your world.
Venus, the ultimate love goddess and aesthete, rules the skies this week. Beautify something, even if it’s the tiniest touch. Buy flowers for your dining room table. Invest in the nicer bottle of wine. Buy that turquoise ring from a street vendor. Paint an accent wall in your home. Arrange an eye-pleasing tablescape on your desk.
7. Strike mind-body balance.
When your mind is all over the map, use your body to bring back the balance. Do a few sun salutations or head to a class where you can work it all out on the mat and use yoga to calm down.
Head over to our love horoscope hub to find out what astrology says about your relationships, and take a more in-depth look at Libra energy here.
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