The moon starts her new cycle today in Libra at 3:31pm. Moonth in Libra Circle is at 7pm The New Moon energy is potent October 16th 3:31pm - 18th Each NEW MOON offers an opportunity to take charge of our lives by harnessing the potent power in the atmosphere to solidify our intentions/wishes. Get your tarot/oracle cards and journal ready I suggest you get use a specific journal for your moonthly intentions and tarot spreads. This makes it easier for you to refer to in the future. Here are some details about Libra energy Key Phrase: My need to cooperate with others and to create beauty, balance, and harmony. Sun in Libra Dates: September 23rd - October 22nd Libra Moonth Dates: October 16th - November 14th Element: Air Planetary Ruler: Venus symbolizes beauty, leisure, and how cash is spent Quality: Cardinal Yang Mental and Social Initiating Action Motto: I Relate, I Balance Astrological House: 7th Partnerships: romantic ,business, and close friends. How you approach and care in relationships. Lawsuits, legal issues, conflicts, contracts. Skillful Application: Agreeable, Charming, Tasteful, Fun Unskillful Application: Indecisive, Passive -Aggressive, Idle, Manipulative North Node Birth Dates: Jun 17, 1958 – Dec 15, 1959 Jan 8, 1977 – Jul 5, 1978 Aug 1, 1995 – Jan 25, 1997 Things to do: Put into practice things conjured up in Virgo. Reach out to pitch an idea that requires people skills and open minds. Have a party. Our sense of aesthetics is heightened - make design descions, go shopping, redecorate, get a new hair cut. Put together a new outfit with old clothes. Tarot Cards associated with Libra For potent results make your intentions/wishes AFTER the exact time of the New Moon 3:31pm . Make a list of 10 intentions or less for most potency. Libra Rules Over: Partnerships: Marriage, Agreements, Sharing, Interdependence Fairness: Balance, Equality, Negotiation, Counseling Harmony: Peace, Beauty, Art, Decorations Teamwork: Collaboration, Cooperation, Team Identity, Supportive Relationships Sociability: Tact, Diplomacy, Affinity for Others, Getting Along Refinement: Luxury, Elegance, Pampering, Good Taste, Grace Loss of Self-Identity: Co-dependency, Appeasing Behaviors, Indecision Health: Adrenal Glands, Buttocks, Diabetes, Kidneys Libra Sample Wishes/Intentions: These are ideas please modify to fit your life style I want/intend to easily attract and begin a happy, committed relationship with a partner with whom I experience mutual _______ (support, respect, appreciation, love, passion, etc.) I want to be fully receptive to and appreciative of being pampered by others I want to easily find myself filled with the energy of grace and elegance as I move through my daily life I want to naturally find myself attracted to purchasing items that are in good taste at a price I can easily afford I want to easily find myself fully appreciating the luxury that is in my life I want to easily find myself graciously accepting gifts from others in a happy, healthy way For potent results make your intentions/wishes AFTER the exact time of the New Moon 3:31pm . Make a list of 10 intentions or less for most potency. Libra Moonth Spread What is the seed (foundation) of the Moonth in Libra? What begins to grow as the moon waxes in Aquarius? What peaks as the moon becomes full in Taurus? What do I let go of as the moon wanes Leo? What is the seed (foundation) of the next moonth in Scorpio? (use this card as card number 1 next moonth). Pro Tip: Take a picture of your spread and notes to keep on your phone for quick reference Share your spread online with the hashtag #moonthlyspread Libra Moonth Cycle Next up in the Libra Moonth Cyle is the 1st Qtr Waxing Moon in Aquarius on Friday October 23rd at 9:23am.

The First Quarter Waxing Moon moon is entering Aquarius today at 9:23am. Aquarius energy is Innovative, Original, and looks to Create Social Change. It harnesses the power of the intellect like a flash of lightning. The energy is fixed. It is ruled by Saturn which has a capacity to create order, form, and discipline in life. It is a good time to stand back and be philosophical about our lives, consider if we are going in the right direction or if a U-turn is needed. The tarot cards associated with Aquarius are: The Star which is ruled by Aquarius symbolizing hope, wonder, peace, gratitude, and inspiration. The Fool ruled by Uranus planet of freedom, revolution, rebellion, and reform. The King of Swords, Air of Air, is powerful, authoritative, and makes decisions based on logic and intellect. Ruled by Aquarius he is a forward thinker and socially conscious. Take a look at the astrology wheel below and consider how the moon has traveled through Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, and is now in Aquarius, did you notice the different energies? Take out your journal and tarot/oracle cards It is a good time to revisit your New Moon Spread and see how the seeds planted (your intentions) are beginning to grow. What does the card of this time say to you now? Does your initial impression still stand? Has anything changed? Any new insight? It is also a good time to shuffle your deck (or use your intuition) and ask: How do I respond to and address the issues illuminated by this lunation? How can I play a positive role in my community? What are my values? Do they match my actions? What step can I take to make a difference in my home, my family, my work, my life, the world? Next up in the Full Moon in Taurus on Halloween, October 31st at 10:49am.

The moon is Full in Taurus today at 10:49am ET. Happy Halloween and Samhain (pronounced sow-in). It is the time of the year when the veil between the worlds of the seen and unseen is at its thinnest. It is a great time to honor the dead in your life. Perhaps by setting up an altar with their pictures or lighting a candle in their name. As for the Full moon, it is the second full moon this month making it a Blue Moon. Taurus energy is stabilizing and grounded. It is strong, earthy, and friendly with the capacity to harness the power of manifestation, values, prosperity, and security. Taurus is ruled by Venus who graces everything she touches with warmth, comfort, and enjoyment. Be sure to check out my Venus - Empress Herbcraft below. The cards associated with Taurus are: The Hierophant ruled by Taurus is a traditionalist who values faithfulness, stability, and convention. In the Gaian Tarot the Hierophant is known as The Teacher and I resonate more with Teacher as it is more about learning instead of following. The Empress ruled by Venus is all about enjoyment, beauty, and artistic pleasures. King of Pentacles, Air of Earth, a steady and reliable monarch who is determined and practical. Take a look at the astrology wheel below and consider how the moon has traveled through Pisces, Aries, and is now in Taurus, did you notice the different energies? Take out your journal and tarot/oracle cards It is a good time to revisit your New Moon Spread and reevaluate the intentions you made during the new moon. Are they taking root into your daily life? What does the card of this time say to you now? Does your initial impression still stand? Has anything changed? Any new insight in hindsight? It is also a good time to shuffle your deck (or use your intuition) and ask: What is the challenge being illuminated by this lunation? What makes me feel grounded and at ease? How can you balance your time better between relationship obligations and activities that bring you comfort and appreciation of life? Are your own needs for money, sensual enjoyment, and feeling in touch with the earth being met? What adjustments can you make in handling important relationships so that others recognize and support your needs? Carolyn Cushing of Soul Path Sanctuary and I had a talk about this blue moon in Taurus and its connection to Venus, remember the new Moon, which was in Libra is also ruled by Venus. This led us to discuss the Empress energy which is ruled by Venus and in the Herbcrafter's Tarot the Empress is Rose. Here is a breakdown of whats in the video. We start with some lines from poet Frederico Garcia Lorca in the original Spanish and the translated English. At 3:50 mins - Influences, card correspondences, and subtle patterns of this moonth (10/16-11/14). At 10:15 mins - Herb Craft Yesbelt leads us through creating a Rose Elixir—inspired by The Herbcrafter Tarot’s association of The Empress to Rose— as well as suggestions for heart opening and stress reducing teas. At 22:30 mins - Intro to Full Moon card correspondences and energies with the Shining Tribe Tarot as our guide. At 29:00 minutes - Meditation to encounter healing spirits like those in the Shining Tribe’s Five of Stones begins (last about 20 minutes). Next up in the is the 3rd Qtr Waning Moon in Leo on Sunday November 8th at 8:46 am.