Retribution or Resolution? Libra New Moon (Sep 21)

The New Moon on Saturday 21 falls at 28Libra, when the Sun and Moon conjoin together as they do each month.

This month, however, they're sandwiched between the two 'love planets' of Mars and Venus, which should be fascinating since Love, Relationship, Harmony, Compromise & Balance is the theme of this lunar phase.

New Moons essentially ask us to plant new seeds. To begin anew in a special area of life (which is discovered by finding out where the New Moon falls in your Astrology Chart this month, which house and so forth).

Libra New Moons put the emphasis on our people skills. How harmonious are your relationships? Is the peace and quiet really the calm before the storm; would a face-to-face clear the air. Storms create the freshest air afterwards, and the magic we're seeking could be found at the tail end of conflict. It seems that with peace-loving Libra, it always, somehow, somewhere, comes down to conflict. Peace-War. War-Peace. And in today's world, the themes are likely to be clear, obvious and ridiculously predictable.

The New Moon in Libra says Play Fair. Without that the game is lopsided it's over before it's begun. No one wins any karmic points by cheating (and I don't mean in the relationship sense). Politeness and civility are necessary tools to 'getting by' on Earth. We're all animals looking for food if we don't follow one simple Law - treat people as you treat yourself.

Hmm...but hang on, could this be why we have relationship problems still? If we don't respect or even like ourselves how can we like someone else? What we see in others this new moon is a clear indication of ourselves - as partners (business and personal) reflect issues we ourselves are tackling. Remember - it's not"why are they doing this or not doing that", that is the problem, it's 'why have I brought this into my life and why am I fighting this battle?'

Singles: It's a fantastic time to work out what you need to balance out in yourself. Calm, quiet and stable? Throw some crazy energy into your life. Reverse it. Turn it on its head. Extroverts spend more time analyzing your own feelings and asking for opinions and guidance. Introverts, get out and connect with more people, or just be around them. Balance out depression with a daily dose of humor. Balance out time-wasting superficiality with some serious study.

Couples: Time to renew vows, or celebrate your togetherness by seeing how far you have come, and planting new seeds for new directions to grow together. What new bonds can you create? Any projects, plans, ideas you can work on as a team? Stop fighting against each other and work together. Is it time to let others into your world or keep them at bay and salvage some alone-time together.
Relationship questions abound at this New Moon - is so-and-so staying with Mike. Is Sheila breaking up with Matt? How do Tom and Tyler remain so committed after all these years? Weddings, divorces, engagements, mergers, deal-makes-and-breaks are all headline news this weekend and for the couple of weeks following. Celebrity land I am sure will be abuzz as always at this time.

New rules in your current connections are also likely to pop up - what are your relationship terms, your business working partnership contract terms? Who does what, gets what and wants what? It's time to negotiate.

The deeper questions are: are you seeking someone to fulfil something in your life that's "missing". If so, you'll keep on chasing your tail - or bring someone in who seems to fulfill your every need, until you discover they are only playing a role in your life that you cast them in "strong, supportive savior" or "fun and feel-good firecracker". Roles are roles - and unauthentic.

This Libra New Moon:

Reach an agreement
Charm your way ahead with sincere smiles and genuine flattery
Don't underestimate the Power of Appearances
Enjoy a dash of vanity
Bring more beauty in - whatever that means to you
Calm down - peace begins when you let go of conflict (inner and outer)
Agree to disagree
Find common ground, build bridges
Team up with people you resonate with instead of forcing others into boxes of your creation
Weigh up the pros and cons
Mediate - when faced with two options, create or choose a third
Refuse to take sides For or Against.
Fence Sit for a while
Start a new relationship - go on a date, agree to a business deal, handshake, merger, joint effort
Remember it takes two to tango - so dance or sit it out
Find a partner - to go to the gym with, go dancing/shopping/sitting/thinking with
Enjoy company anywhere, anytime
Flirt - everyone loves a Lover
Beautify at least one part of your life - your kitchen, bedroom, your office desk, a wall, your closet, yourself ( can we say 'makeover'?).
Use symmetry, balance, harmony in all your work and in all you do
Refuse to bow to others pressure, anger or aggression
Watch out for unnecessary people-pleasing - if need be, smile and draw a line

Now - this New Moon is special since it's flanked on each side with an Angel and Devil. Which is which. Both are both (what else would you expect under a New Moon in the sign of the Yin Yang Balance.

Venus is in Libra Angel: playing peacemaker and mediator. Wanting nothing more than for everyone to get along. Artistic creations are amazing. Everyone has their own personal taste right out there for us to see. Relationships are smooth, because we value others input and we aren't being pushy. Everyone wins because people care about the other party, so deals shine, and each piece of common ground creates a vast terrain of new fertile soil for greater profits and personal satisfaction. Sharing wins us more every time.

Venus in Libra Devil: Vanity overrides everything so that what began as compromise, becomes a resentment that personal needs aren't being met. Why don't they love me? Selfishness creeps in - are we doing things for a personal thanks? If so, it's conditional and it's not a heartfelt gift. Our taste becomes a little insipid of gaudy depending on how far we go. People blast their car music forcing everyone to hear it even if it is bad (in my opinion of course) rap. Relationships become about fulfilling personal needs and not about sharing equally. Overspending.
Mars in Libra Angel: We can define our territory without offending anyone because of the way we speak and move. We're non-threatening because we know how to use charm, tact, diplomacy and grace. This isn't a race and who wants to be first anyway? There are plenty of options and something for everyone.

Mars in Libra Devil: In the bid for peace people lose sight of it in the conflict that ensues to establish it. Selfish motives appear to be for the good of others but they are not, they are selfish, plain and simple. Or people are too busy sidestepping the nasty stuff it inevitably snowballs into something messy. Nothing is always nice. Not even Nature. We don't need all out war unless we're repressing something. Solve conflicts before they escalate.

The possibilities for Peace now are endless. It starts with each individual on the planet resolving their own internal battles. This Saturday the New Moon says, 'drop whatever you're fighting and back off'. You can always resume it, picking up where you left off, but for a moment, for a day at least, all weapons are to be discarded. And all players return to their corners of the ring.

In the days following this New Moon you may just have another perspective on your conflicts. They're only as strong as you make them. Fueling the fire only helps them burn stronger.

Peace isn't an eternal principle - all is in flux, but it a more achievable constant, when we remain constant - in honoring our feelings in any given moment. Libra thrives on beauty - and often the most 'ugliest' (in the eyes of the majority) is in so many ways the most beautiful. The regular guy or girl we pass on the street who beams confidence and humility, and the magazine model who treats others like scum. Suddenly, what's classed as typically beautiful, is anything but.

By focusing on finding, creating and being the Beauty we are so drawn to, we suddenly find there is little space for conflict. Perhaps in the wisdom of Astrology (and its polar opposite signs) we can remember the simple truth that we can finally bring an end to war (Aries) through the magic of focusing on the beauty (Libra) that surrounds us.

This New Moon:
You're invited to the Be Beautiful Ball.
Be sexy, Be stylish. Be seen.
Dress Code: As you Are.

Love,
Neil