Whenever we approach an eclipse season, we have the opportunity to align with powerful universal forces to both release unwanted energies and strengthen our manifesting powers to create desired outcomes for the future.
Whereas the Full Moon allows us to create lasting change through endings and completion, the New Moon enables us to activate change through new beginnings and positive intentions.
In Libra, this New Moon Solar Eclipse reminds us to be conscious of our relationships and our relating abilities. It's about tolerance, acceptance, and understanding – even when our views oppose those of others. We want to be thinking, “How can I build bridges, create more peace, and establish equality, fairness, and justice?”
Collectively and individually, we can all focus our attention now on how to be more loving, gracious, and considerate of others. These are just some of Libra's values that help us navigate the New Moon energy and direct our thoughts toward choices that will bring more peace and harmony into our lives and those of future generations.
Here are some ideas for what to wish for with the New Moon in Libra:
-Love
-Companionship
-Understanding
-Tolerance
-Acceptance
-Patience
-The ability to accept paradox
-The ability to stand for peace even amongst opposing views
-A heightened appreciation for beauty
-The embracement of any activity that soothes your nerves and releases tension.
-The expression of your artistic abilities
-Acting upon behaviors that increase serenity in your life
-Acting upon behaviors that bring more love into your life
-Acting upon behaviors that bring more balance and equilibrium to your life (and yourself - body, mind, and spirit)
*Additionally, if you know what house (area of life) this New Moon Solar Eclipse is occurring in for you, you can add the corresponding behaviors and actions from this house to your wish list (more will be spoken about this topic below). The important point to remember here is that the more you align your personal wishes to the universal energies (Libra), the easier it will be to manifest your desires.
Since Libra rules partnerships and agreements, you may also want to wish for relationships with people who can help you evolve in some way. Examples may include career partnerships, romantic partnerships, or spiritual partnerships. For agreements, you may state something like, “I see myself entering into agreements that work out for my highest good and best personal, financial, or spiritual interests now.”
It has been said that intentions set over the New Moon Eclipse have powerful reverberating effects for months to years down the road… so be intentional! You may also want to revisit these wishes each month to simply put your focus on them and remind yourself why you asked for them in the first place.
Free Will and Using Your Manifesting Powers Wisely
Everything in astrology is what you choose to make it. You can make anything have a negative connotation just as you can make anything have a positive one. It is up to you to direct your life’s intention. It is up to you to determine your attitude regardless of life's circumstances.
For those who want to dive deeper into how to use this eclipse most effectively (on a personal level) to enhance evolutionary growth, read on…
Please note: this will be more technical astrological information that may not interest everyone. If that is the case, I encourage you to stop here, get your journal out, and start writing down all the things you wish to intend for the next six months. To get the most out of this exercise, do it over a span of days, because you usually get your best ideas in the shower, while exercising, or when you are not consciously thinking about them. So, take a notepad with you wherever you go and jot down ideas as they come.
Creating Personalized New Moon Solar Eclipse Wishes
What you are about to read is a suggestion based off your natal chart to help you personalize your wishes – not just according to the Moon’s sign (which is a collective idea) or the fact that this is a Solar Eclipse. Thus, this exercise can be used over any New Moon.
To begin, have the following charts handy: your natal chart and a transit chart for the date and time of the eclipse/New Moon.
*Note: You will need some kind of computerized astrology software or app to do this exercise. I have mine set to Placidus but you may prefer another house system.
Step One:
Looking at your natal chart in the first wheel, create a bi-wheel with the transit chart just outside of the natal chart. The chart layout should look like my example below.
*Make sure the transit chart date is accurate for your time zone and for the moment of this eclipse (or any chosen New Moon).
Step Two:
Begin by analyzing the charts together to see exactly what houses (areas of life) are being activated for you. In my case, the eclipse is occurring in my 12th house, but it’s also conjunct my Ascendant, which means my outward personality and the way people view me will be evolving.
The 12th house is about completion, endings, the unconscious mind, nighttime dreams, and spirituality – amongst other things. So, with the Ascendant and the 12th house involved, there are major endings and beginnings underway.
*If you need a refresher on chart fundamentals to better understand this wheel, click here.
Step Three:
Next, we want to consider the aspects (particularly squares, oppositions, and conjunctions) that may be occurring with this eclipse. For a review of the aspects click here. For me, the eclipse is making a conjunction to my Ascendant, a square aspect to my Midheaven, and a square aspect to my natal Mercury on the IC (imum coeli – “bottom of the chart”).
Thus, I want to take into consideration the importance of Mercury (the planet of communication), the Midheaven (professional life), and the Ascendant (self-identity) when I come up with my wishes. The reason being is that I want my intentions to align with the areas of life and personality qualities that are “up for development” in me.
Whenever you examine a transit chart against your natal chart you receive real-time information about how and where the eclipse is affecting you. This is why understanding astrology on a deeper level than just your Sun sign can really guide you effectively in your life.
Once you know how to interpret the information in your charts, you can compare what is currently occurring in your life to what your present desires are. The closer you can align your wishes to what the Universe is telling you to focus on (through your charts), the easier it will be to manifest what is truly for your highest best.
*If you would like a personalized interpretation of your charts, please click here.
Example of How You Can Use Your Chart to Make Effective New Moon Wishes
Say you have a wish for love and harmonious companionship. And say the New Moon Solar Eclipse is happening in your seventh house of marriage and partnerships. This would be an ideal time to wish for love and companionship because the energies are ripe for development!
But if the Solar Eclipse is happening in your 10th house of career (suggesting possible new beginnings there) and all you wish for is a romantic relationship, you may be disappointed. So, knowing how to read your chart and direct your energy allows you to be your own guide and see what “evolutionary lessons” are up for you.
In Evolutionary Astrology we care about the evolution of your Soul. Through this exercise, you can become increasingly aware of where you are on your journey of personal growth. Living in alignment with universal rhythms is a wonderful way to approach life and can help you feel more empowered and confident as you make the best decisions for yourself.
I hope this blog helped you see how you can access your own higher wisdom through astrological chart analysis. If you would like to learn more about Evolutionary Astrology, check out all my free educational blogs here.
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