The Journal
Current Energies
Here we talk about New Moons, Full Moons, eclipses, retrogrades and other shifts in planetary energies that influence each of us.
New Moon in Libra 10*10*26
Saturday morning is the Libra New Moon, when the Sun and Moon meet at 17 degrees of Libra. Libra is the cardinal air sign. Air signs are focused on the mental realm. Their world is experienced through ideas and thoughts. For Libra, close relationships are the vehicle through which it best experiences its energy. They act as mirrors for Libra so it can better know itself. Libra prioritizes beauty, balance, and fairness, and relationships are well suited to explore these concepts. Libra energy wants everyone to feel heard and seen. And because it is so focused on its important others, it learns to be a master at compromise, negotiation, and diplomacy. Things need to look attractive for Libra to feel comfortable. Messy environments or clashing colors are disconcerting for Libra energy. They care about how things look. This isn't a superficial thing. It is part of creating the vibe of harmony and beauty that nourishes Libra's nervous system.
The shadow of Libra is self abandonment in the quest to have harmonious relationships.
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio/Libra Fall 2026
…Back to retrograde energy. When a planet appears to be moving backwards, it affects how we interact with that planet's energy. It is redirected inwards allowing us to review how we experience that planet's energy. All celestial bodies will appear to be retrograde from the point of Earth. The two exceptions are the Sun and Moon - our outer expression of who we came here to be and experience ourselves as, and our way of navigating our inner emotional landscapes, parts of which we usually are not fully aware of. The outer planets, Jupiter through Pluto, each spend months retrograde. That is why it takes them so long to move through a sign. They move forward, then retrace their steps, allowing for review and revision of whatever part of the longer term changes were put in motion. They tend to influence the larger currents we all swim in collectively.
The personal planets, Mercury, Venus and Mars, are more strongly felt when they retrograde because they are "personal" planets. Their energy is expressed more individually by us. And because they move faster than the outer planets, they are retrograde for shorter periods of time.
New Moon in Libra 10*21*25
The New Moon in Libra on Tuesday morning is the first of six consecutive New Moons falling at 28 degrees of their respective signs. While it is not uncommon to have lunations repeat degrees for three, four or even five months, six is a lot. Then again, most of the astrology of this year is "a lot". Looking back, the last time we had six New Moons at the same degree was five years ago in late 2020 into early 2021.
The Aries Full Moon on October 6 revealed something about your relationships. What came to light for you then? Have you been noticing and pondering your interactions with your important others? Have you paid attention to how you describe your relationships, both past and present? Are there stories that need a rewrite? You're the only one responsible for your story. If there is a victim narrative, it's time to lose it and embody your power.
Full Moon in Aries 10*6*25
Very late Monday night we have a Full Moon in Aries. This is the first lunation in two years along the Aries - Libra axis that is not an eclipse. The astrology here feels less intense compared to previous months. It feels like a much needed breather.
Full Moons happen when the Sun and Moon are directly opposite each other so the light of the Sun is illuminating the Moon. Monday night this occurs when the Sun is at 14 degrees of Libra and the Moon is at 14 degrees of Aries. All oppositions are a call to balance the complementary energies of the signs highlighted so they are in the sustainable sweet spot where the best qualities of both are expressed.
Full Moon in Libra 4*12*25
Saturday evening the Moon will be full at 23 degrees of Libra opposite the Sun at 23 degrees of Aries. They will both be squaring Mars at 27 degrees of Cancer, forming a T-square. T-squares are tense aspects that require an adjustment in how we express the energies of the planets involved as they are challenging each other. With this T-square, there is a need to accept what is not working and decide to act differently, not just consider alternatives.
The Full Moon in Libra requires we balance the emotional need for close relationships with the desire to be independent.
New Moon in Scorpio 11*1*24
November starts with a softer, but no less powerful New Moon at 9 degrees of Scorpio. Scorpio is an intense sign, but most of the focus is meant to be directed internally. In fact, when we approach Scorpio season with an eye towards other people, the vast opportunities for empowerment it offers are squandered.
The dilemma for Scorpio is that the defenses it puts up to avoid the discomfort of vulnerability undermine its need for intimacy in relationships with the important others in its life. Scorpio desires a soul connection; to be known completely by its important others. The challenge during Scorpio season is that level of intimacy requires one to stop hiding and come out of the shadows, to take the risk of being fully seen.
Full Moon in Aries 10*17*24
The Full Moon in Aries brings opportunities disguised as challenges. This Full Moon reveals emotions and behavior patterns we might not have been fully aware of. The question is are you willing to take the risk of being fully seen in your relationships? Can you also take responsibility for showing up as your best self? Will you choose to stop deflecting and instead contribute to relationships that are mutually beneficial and self-affirming for all parties involved?