If you’ve been hoping for a cosmic nudge to create more harmony and balance around you, the New Moon in Libra is it! New Moons in general are a great time to reflect on what’s working (and what’s not) in your world and to set intentions for how you want to move forward.
But the Libra New Moon on September 25th packs an extra punch in that regard because in astrology, it’s ruled by the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus. How can you not call on her to conjur up some lovely, peaceful lunar magic this month?
Libra New Moon qualities
With Venus as it’s ruler, you know Libra is all about peace, love, and partnership. Libra energy is charming, sociable, and accommodating, but she’s no wimp either. Libra’s symbol – the scales – captures her passionate commitment to justice and balance. Yes, Libras can be great diplomats, but if you offend their sense of fairness, you’ll hear about it!
One of my astrology teachers years ago described Libra as the “fist beneath the silk handkerchief” – she’s friendly to all and wants to make everyone happy but isn’t shy about defending those principles and people she holds dear.
Venus also infuses a love of beauty into Libra’s energy. During the Libra season (which runs from September 22nd to October 23rd this year), you may be drawn to more artistic activities, to re-decorate your home, or simple enjoy some fine wine in a sophisticated setting. In other words, you’ve got permission to be a little more elegant and refined, as long as you maintain that charming Libra vibe, too – no snootiness allowed here.
Personally, I have to say I’m a big fan of Libra – both my Moon (emotions) and Rising Sign (also known as the Ascendant, it indicates what energy you project to the world) are in Libra. And my husband Peter has a Libra Sun and Ascendant as well… no surprise we’ve been together 40+ years!
So how can you bring all of these powerful, harmonious qualities together to add more balance to your life?
The first step is to look at some of the elements associated with Libra energy:
Elemental energy – Air (honoring the intellect and communication)
Colors – pastel pink and blue
Gemstones – diamonds, quartz
Flowers – pastel-colored roses; hydrangeas
Essential Oils – basil, bergamot, frankincense
Music – wind instruments; mellow love songs
Food/Drink – fine wine, chocolate/sweets
If you want to tap in the air-y, mental energy of this New Moon, you could do some additional research to explore Libra-themed movies, books, clothes, animals, places in nature… the list is endless, depending on what you and your partner are drawn to explore.
When to create your Libra lunar magic
if you really want to work with the intention-setting, “planting seeds” energy of the New Moon itself, it’s best to do it on the actual date, September 25th, or sometime during the 3 days before and after. But as I mentioned earlier, the Sun is in Libra until October 23rd, so you can tap into it to a lesser degree between now and then, too.
The other thing to keep in mind is that if you’re a Libra by birth, or if your moon is in Libra, you’ll get a nice double dose of Libra New Moon energy whatever you decide to do!
Conjuring up some loving, well-balanced Libra New Moon activities
OK… now you’re ready to pull together all of the pieces and create a little Libra lunar magic!
Here are 4 ideas to get you started…
1. Treat yourselves to a night out at a fabulous restaurant.
There are actually lots of fun ways you can tap into Libra’s love of balance in a special dinner out, either on your own or with a friend or partner. Try a little tapa-hopping and stop into a few fabulous wine bars to sample their appetizers. Or stay in one elegant restaurant and creatively order a bunch of small dishes to share. By the end of the night, you’ll have had a wonderfully “well-balanced” meal!
2. Go to the ballet or take some lessons yourself.
What a perfect combination of grace, beauty and balance! You could also just go dancing yourself, but just be sure it’s the mellow, harmonious kind, not a loud, crazy nightclub. Or, if you’ve got a willing partner, you could add dancing to your lovely dinner experience, too, since many restaurants have dance bands or orchestras, and there are ballroom dancing venues that promote special events as well.
3. Identify a few of your most important relationships and do a “weather report”.
What’s working? What’s not? Where has your communication gotten out of whack and what might you do to bring it back into balance? It might be as simple as just reconnecting by phone or setting time aside for a leisurely walk or meal together. Those conversations can be tricky even in the best of times, but tapping into the peaceful, diplomatic energy of the Libra New Moon (and adding some chocolate, another Libra favorite!) can definitely help make it a little easier.
4. Bring more beauty into your home.
It doesn’t take much to make your inner Venus happy – for instance, a beautiful hydrangea flower arrangement captures Libra’s thoughtful and gentle energy. And as Teleflora points out, “hydrangeas also personify the balance of opposites with their strong wooden stems and lacey, star-shaped pom-poms.”
Then look around and see what needs sprucing and add some interesting artwork, a snazzy window treatment, maybe even a paint job or new furniture.
Making a commitment to draw on the powerful energy of the New Moon each month gives you added support to initiate activities and conversations that can only enhance your life. And if your intention is also to bring in more peace and harmony, then the New Moon in Libra on September 25th is, hands down, the absolute best time to start!