From the Globe and Compass of Urania

Precarious Balance - New Moon in Libra

10/15/12

Mindfully speaking, Libra energy is about finding life in the middle. Use the balancing scales of Libra energy to practice not living in the past, not living in the future but, live in the balance of the present.  
Stay in the present moment with each individual. Avoid conversing about relived past wounds or daydreaming of future encounters, or engaging in conversations of hearsay. Stay open and present. Esoteric astrology calls this, ‘right relationship’. 

There are other balancing challenges in life as well. Finding balance between material and spiritual needs is not always easy. Strive to maintain a balanced quality (not quantity) of life. In this way you strengthen what you sincerely have to offer your relationships. Relationship is also what Libra is about.

The planet Saturn is infusing this New Moon in Libra with pragmatism and no time for fluff. This cycle has its challenges and gifts for you to practice living life in the middle of the present. The Sun sweeps over Saturn in Scorpio with a conjunction 10/25/12, to energize karmic debt or reward, serious commitments, and eliminations. 

Mercury in Scorpio is conjunct the North Node on 10/25/12 to deliver the news. Make decisions or travel plans before the Full Moon on 10/29/12. After that, you can expect changes of thought and plans so, be flexible and stay in balance. Mercury, will be in its shadow after the Full Moon and preparing to turn retrograde on 11/6/12 through 11/26/12. During this period, the Sun will be conjunct Mercury retrograde 11/17/12, in the emotional water sign of Scorpio. 

This conjunction day will override the retrograde to show you the backwater in your life and begin to give you the information to do something about it. This day is a crack in the mental brick wall that will allow you to see the light of new information you will need to go forward.   

Health wise, Libra rules the kidneys that maintain the acid and alkaline balance in your body. Nourish your body with plenty of water and alkalizing foods at this time (sugar is not alkalizing-sorry). Living an unbalanced life creates an acidic body. Parsley tea is nourishing to the kidneys and helps to break down crystalized acids. Fresh air and breathing exercises (go for a brisk walk) help to alkalize the blood.  

Overall, this cycle is about the practice of right relationship. Remember that everyone in your life is a mirror of some sort to your own strengths or fur balls. Be present. Maintain balance. Play nice. After the Full Moon, double check your documents, ideas and communications. Be patient with delays and practice living your life in balance, in body, mind, and spirit.

 Namaste.

Stellar Highlights

10/15/12 New Moon in Libra
10/22/12 Sun enters Scorpio
10/25/12 Sun conjunct Saturn in Scorpio. Mercury in Scorpio is conjunct the North Node.
10/28/12 Venus enters Libra
10/29/12 Mercury enters Sagittarius
10/29/12 Scorpio Sun and Taurus Full Moon
11/6/12 Mercury retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius until it stations direct 11/26/12
11/13/12 New Moon in Scorpio.  See you then.