Libra Symbolizes Balance, Fairness and Justice

THE SUN ENTERED LIBRA on September 22, heralding the Autumnal Equinox, a time when the days and nights are equal in length, balanced. The symbol for Libra is a person holding the scales of justice, achieving a tenuous balance that must continually make slight adjustments to maintain the balance. Ruled by the planet Venus, Libra symbolizes the human need and desire for beauty, harmony, fairness, and love.

Loveable Libra People Are Very Fond Of Leisure, Beauty and Romance

People born with the sun, moon, or rising sign in Libra are relationship-oriented. Romantic, charming and naturally likeable, Libra’s often have a wide social network, and can bring together the most disparate groups of individuals with their friendly, outgoing nature. If caught off-balance, or if their good nature is being taken for granted, however, one can see the other side of their nature, Libra’s can become quite ill-tempered. Libra’s are fond of leisure, and are sometimes considered lazy by others who do not understand their need for ease and beauty.

Relationship and Other Issues Surface For Debate; Resolution

We just had a new moon in Libra on September 29 that began a four-week cycle of inquiry into the nature of our relationships and the true value of the things we hold dear. Punctuated by the fact that Mercury, also in Libra, is retrograde (apparent backwards motion) for the first half of October, we can expect to be putting more attention than usual on the quality of communication in our relationships. With Mars also in Libra and conjunct Mercury, we may experience a dynamic surge of interest in debating issues that are of concern. Mystical Neptune potentially adds a harmonizing tone to the debate, offering a “loftier” view by adding spiritual insight.

Full Moon Illuminates Values and Brings Creative Solutions

On October 14, we have a full moon in Aries, opposite the sun in Libra, which highlights the issues of the month. We will see that some values are simply no longer relevant, that we need to begin a different relationship with our personal and global resources, and that only through raising our consciousness can we solve today’s problems. Whether we are addressing our own life or are concerned with humanity as a whole, as we let go of fear, creative and innovative solutions become available. The planet of communication, Mercury, returns to direct motion on October 15. If we have completed the relationship concerns of the past three weeks, we will be free to move forward with new plans.

Scorpio Brings Transformation That Has Global Significance

The sun completes its journey through Libra when the sun enters Scorpio on October 22. On a personal level, Scorpio takes us deeply into our psyche for healing, transformation and greater awareness. On a global level, we enter the “eye of the storm” with an aspect that has been building all year, Saturn in Virgo opposite Uranus in Pisces. Saturn brings our most compelling life-lessons and Uranus shakes us out of our comfort zone, awakening us to higher states of reality. Serendipitously, this aspect reaches its exact apex on the day of the USA elections, November 4. Perhaps it will inspire us to rise above differences and heal our nation and world.

B E S T   D A Y S

The very best days to further your life or start new projects or relationships, acquire new clients, launch a creative project, apply for a new job, list your house for sale, and generally start anything new (PDT).

While there are no excellent days this month, there are several very good ones:

• October 26-29 and 31

The following days still have Mercury retrograde, so one is cautioned against starting a new business or getting married, but are still very good days to expect positive outcomes:

• October 7, 9, 11 and 13

You can also expect reasonably good results on:

• October 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14.

Use the very best days to start anything new. Use the very good days to further important projects, businesses, and relationships, and avoid making any new starts on the remaining days.

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	The mid-month full moon in your sign brings to light the realizations that come from a deep review of your relationships. Since September 24, issues that have needed to be discussed and clarified have come to the surface. Allow your higher guidance to inspire your future choices, and you will have mutually satisfying outcomes.
	Around the full moon on October 14, inner spiritual inquiry yields understanding about changes needed in your daily life routines. Old values give way to new understanding; after reviewing the state of your health and over-all well-being, you are inspired to live more in balance. Making positive changes opens the way for new opportunities.
	You have been experiencing a career or life-purpose revolution for some time now, and this month, you come to important realizations that help you to move forward. Since September 24, you have been reviewing your relationship to children or your creative activities, finding what is currently working for you or not. Creative inspiration comes around the October 14 full moon, igniting your future goals.
	A deep exploration of inner spiritual truths has been underway for some time now, leading you to a point of clarity that will arrive this month or next. Since September 24, you have been reviewing your home and family life, clearing up any miscommunications, completing projects, and strengthening your foundation. Along with inner spiritual inspiration, the mid-month full moon highlights a renewed sense of purpose and career direction.
	Since September 24, you have been reviewing the quality of your communications, seeing the impact of the intention behind your words, and completing unfinished projects involving communication. The mid-month full moon brings to fruition a spiritual understanding that has been bubbling under the surface, one that inspires you to discard old beliefs. Changes in your values bring expansive possibilities.
	You have been in a necessary review of your financial status, and perhaps questioning your beliefs about money and your values. This review continues until mid month, when, on September 14, the full moon highlights new decisions made with partners that are a more reflective of your core values. This month, or early next month, long-standing issues with a loved one or partner come to a focused point of realization. Allow your heart to guide you in making important decisions.
	The new moon in your sign September 29 brings the possibility of increased interactions for the purpose of clarifying past communications. Watch a tendency to exaggerate and make more of an issue than need be. Letting go of unrealistic expectations of others will free your heart, allowing misunderstandings to be easily cleared. The mid-month full moon opposite your sign illuminates easy and creative solutions that balance your relationships.
	October begins with a review of your spiritual knowledge and development. The more you let go, surrendering to your higher guidance, the clearer you become. To manifest your intentions, you will need to bring your body into alignment with a change in health routine that supports greater vitality. Letting go of expectations will allow you to take your romantic love relationships to a higher frequency of expression.
	Your efforts to bring a more grounded and practical approach to your work or profession are beginning to bear fruit. Highlighted by the mid-month full moon, you find yourself in a creative season of expansion. You have been reviewing your social life, friendships, and group associations to get clear about which connections truly serve you into the future. The mid-month full moon brings clarity.
	With Mercury retrograde since September 24, you have been questioning your current career direction and your long term goals have been up for review in the light of changing circumstances. The mid-month full moon highlights your work or career life, bringing resolution to questions about how and where to focus your energy. Friendships and group interactions provide the proving ground for a new, higher frequency of expression to unfold.
	Since September 24, you have been reviewing your philosophical beliefs and ideals, testing them to see which of your inner truths hold up to deep inquiry. The full moon on October 14 brings awareness and realization of your highest ideals. Old values must transform to make way for intuitive wisdom to guide you in fulfilling your life purpose.
	If you have built a strong foundation in your most personal relationships, your shared goals will manifest. Since September 24, you have been reviewing partnership goals and objectives, and by mid-month will have a clearer picture of where to invest your mutual energy and resources. Once your intention is clear, letting go to trust your inner guidance is essential to realizing your dreams.

© Carola Eastwood, 2008

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carola Eastwood is a professional astrological consultant, counselor, and teacher with over 22 years experience providing insight and guidance for clients throughout the world. Carola has appeared on national TV, hosted radio shows, spoken at national conventions, and presented classes and workshops to numerous audiences.

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