We have a New Moon in Libra on October 6, 2010 at 18:44 UTC (2:44 pm EDT 11:44 am PDT ).
Every month the Sun and Moon come together in the heavens creating a wonderfully brilliant sliver of light that is the New Moon. New Moons represent new beginnings -- rebirths -- a clean slate -- the start of a fresh cycle.
When the dual forces of the Sun and Moon join hands in their monthly cosmic dance, they create an ebb and flow of opposites. New Moons are about balance of these opposing forces -- both in our individual selves and in the universe. Every month we get an opportunity to evaluate what we have accomplished during the month and set new goals.
The fast-moving Moon moves through the 12 signs of the zodiac every 28 days. Each New Moon falls in a different house in your chart which tells you which specific area of your life is getting this lunar boost of energy and enlightenment.
This New Moon in Libra will be especially potent for relationships. Libra -- the sign of balance and harmony is ruled by Venus, which is currently in conjunction with Mars in Scorpio. The focus is on relationships of all kinds -- intimate, platonic, business, family, and even those with our enemies, especially with Venus going retrograde in Scorpio within hours of the New Moon.
With Saturn and Mercury both in Libra and with Mars and Venus conjunct in Scorpio, this is a perfect opportunity to let bygones be bygones. Forget what has not worked for you in the past and resolve to build better partnerships for the future. The Scorpio energy will also see that the commitments made during this time will have a lasting quality about it.
To start you out in the right direction and help you can maximize the lunar energies, Astrology.com proudly announces the brand new Lunar Forecast, authored by celebrated astrologer Marjorie Orr. This is an Astrology.com exclusive!
The Moon rules our emotions -- it represents our unconscious. It controls how we react -- spontaneously and instinctively. It shows how we express our deepest personal needs. Our mood swings, our instincts, how we feel about things and how our feelings affect others are all influenced by the Moon. Our emotions are also the glue that connects us to each other. The key to better relationships as well as our ability to enjoy happiness, pleasure, good health and success is our ability to recognize, manage and deal with our emotions.
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