New Moon at 8'15° Libra, Saturday 1st October ~~1:11am (UK time)

The New Moon in Libra will take place at 1:11am on 1^st October; satiating fans of binary and those who deem series’ of 1s to be fortuitous.  Indeed, this New Moon does bring a ‘breath of fresh air’ kind of feeling with it.

During the two weeks which have elapsed since the recent lunar eclipse, many positive astrological changes have occurred.  Mercury and Pluto are no longer retrograde and bring with their direct motion, the feeling of possibility and accomplishment; clearer communications, more open expression passion and drive and the ability to glean clarity after a rather confusing Spring/Summer 2016. 

Jupiter has also moved into Libra and brings with it a sense of possibility and compromise, it will remain here until November 2017 and so anybody born in the sign of Libra, or with planets here will feel the uplift when Jupiter reaches them.  Jupiter is given more of its explorative and optimistic scope in fair, peace-loving Libra and people will be more inclined to compromise and appease one another for the next year.  Having experienced a year of Jupiter in more discerning and critical Virgo, I think this easier energy will bring relief to most of us.

 Another positive change is that Mars is now in Capricorn; having had a 3 month retrograde period during late Spring/Summer 2016.  Mars had spent an inexorably long period of time in Sagittarius, moving back and forth, and only taking a little sojourn into Scorpio during May and June.  Mars energy is splayed and distracted when in Sagittarius; seeking experience and exploration but accomplishing little in the more constructive sense. 

With Mars now in Capricorn (as of last Tuesday 27^th September) where it is said to be exalted, the energy and drive of Mars is refined and directive, in a sign which is concerned largely with implementing energy in a resourceful and well-planned way.  We’ll all have our most decisive, goaty, sure-stepping capabilities at the forefront during the next 6 weeks. 

The New Moon itself takes place at 8’15°  Libra and is less than 4° from Jupiter, allowing it to encapsulate all of the above, along with the exuberant conviviality that we naturally associate with the Jupiterian energy.  It sends a week sextile (60° angle to Saturn), along with quincunx (150° angle) to Neptune, bringing this Saturn-Neptune square briefly into focus again, as they finally begin to move in their separate ways.

This Saturn-Neptune square has been a profoundly dominant feature since November 2015 and has caused a great deal of confusion, dishonesty and misinformation.  This alone has been the main perpetrator behind the political upheavals and inappropriacies of the previous year, with Mars’ retrograde ensuring that clarity be kept well below the surface throughout the majority of the year. 

This New Moon gives a nudge to these two, as if to say, “what have you learned,” and to ask us to review our lives over the previous months and consider whether we have made any mistakes we can learn from.  For those of you with planets around 9° of the mutable signs; Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, this aspect’s dissipation will be a great relief! 

There will be a period from 10^th to 14^th October where this aspect is triggered once more, by Mars and any industrious efforts we’re making at this time will be thwarted and tested.  This week is not a good week to begin any new projects and will lead to a very powerful Full Moon, which I will write about closer to the time.

This really does promise to be a great Autumn/Winter and so much of what has made 2016 a complicated and stressful year for so many, will begin to come right.  For those who have sailed through 2016 easily, things will probably improve further. 

Saturn picks up a good deal of pace going forwards so those with mid-Sagittarius planets will feel the effects of this and likely be either more serious, or feel a little pressure to achieve or put more effort into things (which will depend upon the house in our chart this falls in).

October will overall be a grounding month and whilst there will be no instance results, but things will start to fall into place and make more sense again.  This is a New Moon to celebrate, falling; as it does in the middle of the weekend and providing the perfect opportunity to spend some time doing things you enjoy, without the need for worries or concerns.

This is also the beginning of a more creative time and Venus-ruled Libra will enhance the arts and encourage us to be more expressive with our aesthetic sensibility, musical or artists sides.  Also, for the first time in a while the conditions are good for romance and beginning new relationships.  Traditionally New Moons are a great time to meet somebody, begin a relationship, fall in love, but with 2016 being filled with retrogrades and dominated by a confusing, energy-sapping Saturn-Neptune square; this has not been the case for a while.  In fact the reverse has been occurring, as people at their most disgruntled have been inclined to dissolve relationships which require time and effort they don't feel they have the resource for.  

For those of you who would like to know a little more about your direction in life, or when and how your love life is likely to improve, I can now offer astrology and tarot readings via Skype; with prices starting at £20.  I often use tarot to answer questions and astrology to provide detailed insights on timings and changes in life.  

Face-to-face readings are also available for locally based folks. ♥

Wishing you all a healthy, happy, uplifting and healing New Moon weekend.

Shalom~~~~~~

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