Modern life is inherently chaotic. We have access to more information and more choice. Work is possible 24/7, disrupting natural sleep cycles. The internet connects us to the thoughts and emotions of billions of people. And the pace of change keeps increasing. For these reasons, maintaining calm is challenging.
The New Moon at 15° Libra will provide an opportunity for us to reclaim our personal inner peace. Libra is the archetype of harmony, justice, equality, and diplomacy. It’s also the sign most concerned with relating to the other. This natural tendency towards external matters, sensitizes us to the chaotic outer world. But your own sense of peace cannot start there. You must continuously seek it inside yourself.
Lately it’s been hard to find.
You might be digging deep into past issues, throwing you off center. Or you’re expanding into a new life direction, while also feeling unsettled by it. Either way, relationship dynamics are bound to be disrupted too.
Libran qualities in all of us, allows for functional partnerships. Individual needs, balanced with needs of the other. As you change so will your current agreements within partnerships.
Venus (retrograde) square Mars in Aquarius.
Venus, the planet associated with Libra, is retrograde in Scorpio. Expect deep intense transformation around your values, relationships, money, and self-worth. This energy will place pressure on relationships even further. If possible, avoid making big decisions around these Venusian themes. Instead, review and reflect. Action can be taken after Venus goes direct on Nov. 16th.
During the New Moon, Venus will square Mars. In Aquarius, Mars is advocating for you to take action around your personal freedom while Venus is thoughtfully re-evaluating the attachments that are worth having and the ones she’s ready set herself free from. Whatever conflicts this brings, know it will have the underlying goal for greater balance and calm. Don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t look or feel that way from the get go.
New Moon square Pluto in Capricorn.
Reclaiming our personal peace will have an additional challenge. The New Moon will square Pluto in Capricorn. Pluto doesn’t care about peace. It’s concerned with power. While in Capricorn, it continues to dismantle existing power structures within institutions and governments. A messy process that will have ramifications for each of us personally.
We are called to participate in this process, so we end up with institutions that are more just for all. The first step is doing what we can to find our center again. Reclaiming your personal peace is a powerful act.
How to move towards more inner peace.
Reaching a state of peace is not a permanent destination. It requires regular practice. Below are a few activities that can help you reclaim inner peace. What connects these activities is the disconnection from the mental body. Try a few and see what happens.
Beauty and art. Bringing beauty and art into your life can be a major support in getting back to calm. When you take time to admire a painting or nature’s beauty, your body relaxes and your breathing slows. Same thing happens when you’re involved in creating art.
Slow deep breaths. Taking slow deep breaths is a simple yet powerful technique. It tells your body, “you’re okay”, when your fight or flight response is triggered.
Make a decision. Making a decision can be an anxiety increasing activity. But when you finally do decide, it calms the anxiety around not knowing what’s next. Even small decisions like what to eat for dinner can bring instant calm.
Physical activity. Going for a run or taking a yoga class will help you to utilize excess adrenaline in a productive way when your feel anxious.
Connection. Healthy connection can can take many forms. A smile, a hug, or just being listened to are all ways connection can support calm in your life. It helps us feel safe and loved.
Have a happy and peaceful Libra New Moon!
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