Moon in Libra Today

The Moon sails through the middle and late degrees of Libra today, sharing her charm and diplomacy as she seeks harmony and balance.

Libra is the sign of the Other, opposite Aries, sign of the newly emerging self, on the wheel of the zodiac. Ruled by Venus, Libra naturally rules the Seventh House, the first House above the horizon, the first emerging into the public sphere. This is the sign where we are keenly aware we're not alone in the cosmos.

I suppose this awareness of others is the source of Libra's supposed shadow quality of being wishy-washy ... according to the little white books of astrology, Libra can't make up her mind. My Sun's in Libra, and knowing my own mind has never been an issue, so indecisiveness is not a given. I suspect Libra, which after all is the cardinal Air sign, usually knows her own mind quite well.

When Libra looks indecisive, other things might be going on: As an Air sign, Libra enjoys the play of ideas. Couple that with a strong sense of the Other, and you have an energy that easily entertains multiple viewpoints without getting overly attached to any of them. This contributes to Libra's skill in diplomacy.

Sometimes, Libra emphasizes her sense of fairness and plays devil's advocate, taking a completely new perspective and arguing for it persuasively. Libra can be an excellent debater.

At times, Libra values others to the point of losing the self, and defers her own needs and feelings to keep the peace. This is a tricky one ... Libra can be knocked off balance in environments marked by discord, tension and inequity, so working toward balance meets a real Libran need. And yet we each have needs of our own, and giving away too many of those creates imbalances within.

Today's only significant aspect is a trine between the Libra Moon and Mercury in Gemini at 2:44pm EDT, a flow of energy supporting clear thinking and communication. Try bringing awareness to how you think about yourself and others. How do you communicate who you are? How do you balance your needs and the needs of others?

As we approach the Summer Solstice, one of the balance points of the solar year, we can ask, where is my balance point? Where can I find a still point, and dance?