Libra New Moon on October 8, 2018--Don't Give Up Now

  

Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize

I produced a separate podcast which you can find on my YouTube channel, Astrologer Patricia. I will cover some of the same chart features for this article and then I will give a rundown on what themes you can expect depending on which of your Natal Houses the Libra New Moon lands.

The most important aspect for me are the planets at mid degrees or just past the mid degrees. This includes the New Moon and the Sun at 15 Libra, Neptune at 14 degrees Pisces, and Pluto at 18 degrees which I still consider mid-range.

Now, the problems with mid-range degrees is that it's like we're halfway through running a marathon. We lack the initial energy that we experienced at the beginning of the race and our athletic prowess and focus wanes. We're far from the finish line and we feel like throwing in the towel and giving up. Or we have grown bored because the middle part of the race lacks the excitment that we feel at the start and at the end of the race.

And as I mentioned in my podcast, Neptune doesn't move out of Pisces until 2025 and Pluto doesn't change signs until 2024. So, we still have a ways to go. Meanwhile, Pluto has brought relentless transformation and has brought on the Dark Night of the Soul on the repeat mode, especially to people with many planets in Capricorn, Aries, Libra, and Cancer. So, who among these folks doesn't want to give up the fight? Enough already, right?

And yet, we must keep our eyes on the prize, a saying once used by the African-American solidarity movement. And that prize is Neptunian as it is Plutonian. That prize is a transformed planet where peace and justice reigns. And where we practice compassion, forgiveness and understanding. It's a vision of Unity Consciousness, but first we must expose the underbelly or the darkness operating on the planet that has worn a mask to hide its abusive behaviors.


And that mask is one of the most powerful and the most wealthy men (and women) on the planet. Oh, how we admire these folks at the altar of money and wealth.

Meanwhile, Mars is at 9 degrees Aquarius at the time of the Libra New Moon. Nine is the endpoint number in numerology and it represents completing a cycle. Pluto is at 18 degrees which also adds up to 9. And then, we have Uranus and Saturn in the early degrees so this energy is merely introducing itself. Saturn will remain in Capricorn for another year and eight months since it stays in a sign for 2 1/2 years and it entered Capricorn December of 2017. And Uranus will remain in Taurus until April 26, 2026. But first, it transits back into Aries in November and back into Taurus March of 2019.

However, the energy for the Libra New Moon is to find balance in our personal lives so that we find harmony on the global stage. And how do we find harmony in a world where injustice seems to take place in every industry and practice? By waking up our consciousness and refusing to partake in exchanges with companies and people who pedal suffering on the planet or use divisiveness to reach their bottom lines.

And this is easier than we think because new economic models are waiting on the sidelines as are other innovations that will allow us to step outside of the matrix if we choose. And well, that's another story. Yet, Libra does ask us to take a hard look at our values and whether or not we walk our talk. And Libra asks us to stop behaving in a passive-aggressive manner because people have less tolerance for indirect communication these days. So, it's time to heal our wounds that are underneath passive-aggressive behaviors. Because, really, who wants to hang out with a person who mistakes barbs for wit?

This chart also contains a Grand Fixed Square even if the orbs are wider than I would normally like. And I believe that this is the last or one of the last Grand Fixed Squares in a series we've experienced with the North Node in Leo, Mars in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus. This is because Mars will move into Pisces in November, the North Node will move into Cancer in November, and Uranus will move back into Aries in November--which is only one month away from the Libra New Moon.

So, we have reached a culmination point of the fixed square between Mars and Uranus as well as, the Moon nodes. And on January 21, 2019, we will experience the last of the Leo-Aquarius cycle eclipses with the Lunar Eclipse at 0 degrees Leo. This means that we must hone the lessons and themes brought up by the fixed squares that took place between May and November of 2018. This revolves around justice and injustice, grassroots causes, revolutions, innovative thinking versus tradition, etc...And we will witness more youth rising up against injustice which Mars in Aquarius ignites and then Uranus returning to Aries in November will force us to reach a win-win conclusion to this chapter (between November 2018 and March 2019).

Okay, so now, let's take a look at how the Libra New Moon will impact each of the 12 Zodiac Houses. Take a look at your chart and look for the Libra symbol on a cusp. That's the house where the themes of the New Moon take center stage for you.

First House: You care deeply about your personal rights. And you are willing and ready to give people their walking papers if they don't honor your boundaries and pay heed to your demands. Tone it down a bit because you can reach a win-win conclusion if you employ diplomacy and a little charm goes a long way. Also, pay attention to any health concerns you might have with blood sugar and you kidneys. You could also suffer from headaches if you repress your anger and don't find a healthy outlet to express your needs.

Second House: Your concern is negotiating fair contracts with people and companies that help you get your talents and skills out in the world. Your life falls out of balance if you don't walk your talk. Know your values and live and breathe them for best results. A flow of money is possible if you play fair in the sandbox while also advocating for your side of the bargain.

Third House: You especially must watch for any passive-aggressive tendencies, especially with siblings, neighbors, and in short-distance communication. Otherwise, this is a wonderful time to send correspondence, take a short trip, or to get involved with K-12 education. You could however, run into communication difficulties with a cousin or sibling. Remember to speak softly and to carry a stick which just means to set boundaries in how other people communicate with you.

Fourth House: It's time to renovate your home or to clear up miscommunication with your mother. A cluttered home equals a cluttered mind, so clear out any clutter from your home to liberate your mind. This is also a time to negotiate a good deal on a new house or to sell a home. Create harmony in your home.

Fifth House: Throw a dinner party where you can pair off single friends and colleagues. You want to play matchmaker or you want to delve into the performing arts. Perhaps, you feel like taking risks, or dating someone new. And this is a good time to meet new people who become friends.

Sixth House: Protect yourself from low blood sugar, obsesity, and diabetes by drinking plenty of water and cutting back, if not cutting out sugar. Get your health in balance by getting your daily routine in balance. This is also a good time to settle any disagreements you have with people that work for you. And take care of the health of your pets too.

Seventh House: This is the Libra House and when the New Moon falls in the 7th House it's a wonderful time to work on your partnerships. It's also a good time to meet potential partners through dating and if you've been dating a while, why not get engaged? Settle legal disputes. And sign new contracts on the day of the New Moon and after it. This is also a good day to tie the knot.

Eight House: If you find that the people holding the purse strings are also your abusers, then end those partnerships or arrangements around the time of the New Moon. This is also a time to protect yourself with sexual partners if you don't want to bring babies into the world. It is also time to settle tax bills or disputes. And if you are signing any new contracts, read the fine print because there's  a good chance that the contract is in favor of the other party and not you. Negotiate.

Ninth House: Sign publishing or other legal contracts now. You might also embark on a journey of higher education by enrolling at a university. This is a wonderful time for cultural exchange because you are at your charming best. Long-distance travel and long-distance communication go well. And you could meet the love of your life overseas or you meet someone from overseas and fall in love. The Libra New Moon in the 9th goes well for diplomats.

Tenth House: Start a new job now or take your career to a new level. You do this best when you redefinine your image through new clothing, a new hairstyle, and by smoothing out your communication skills. If you are job-seeking, then now is a good time to take professionals out to coffee and network. When the Sun and Moon transit through the 10th House, you are in the spotlight.

Eleventh House: If you are an advocate or an activist then use Libra diplomacy to educate the public about your cause. Go on speaking tours or advocate through online media. Join a cause or network with likeminded people. Networking in general goes well. I see legal situations with large corporations settling on the side of the people or the public.

Twelfth House: If you feel invisible like no one is even listening to you, then use this time to slip behind the veil and get involved with spiritual groups and classes. Or if you want to go it alone, hone your intuition, channel higher spirits, or take a yoga class. Invisibility has its perks. Lay low and get some rest to recharge your batteries. Meditate. Buddhists are favored with this transit.

What's your hero's quest. Sign up for a personal astrology reading and find out. I also give channel and coaching sessions as well as, card readings. It will get busier during the fall months so sign up soon. Prepare for the changes in the wind in November.