October 2021: New moon in Libra
Tarot spread, journaling questions, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the the Sabian symbol of this new moon.
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The October 2021 new moon falls in the sign of Libra. The Libra archetype is closely associated with justice and maintaining balance in social interactions and within the self. They are the true diplomats among the zodiac archetypes, and focus on fair dealings in all their relationships.
Spiritually, the Libra archetype teaches the principle of intimate balance, of the ability to remain centered and true to yourself no matter what may be going on around you. This is a skill that can be particularly helpful for those of us who turn up our noses at societal expectations as we dance to the tune of our own drum beat. Being able to remain centered is also an important skill to have if you’re surrounded by toxic people – and in these times, even toxic politics! One of the easiest ways to remain centered is through the breath, and by being able to distinguish between the things that are in your control, and those that aren’t.
This new moon also asks us to examine the relationships we are in — with people, places, things, and ideas. How are our relationships serving us? Where are our relationships out of whack? How can we make them more balanced? These are some of the questions that this new moon can help us address.
To throw some more light on the astrology of the new moon in Libra, let’s take a look at the astro-tarot influences of this lunation. The Libra new moon falls in decan 2, which is represented by the 3 of Swords. This is to be interpreted in conjunction with Justice, which is associated with Libra.