I once read that the New Moon in Libra is a good time to find new love and that this was an excellent time to cast a spell for a new relationship. I have no clue to whether or not this is true, but it sounds fun. The New Moon in Libra on the 27th of September also squares Pluto and so perhaps a bit of black magic may not fail at this time. However, they do say love spells are quite manipulative (Pluto) and it is against a person’s free will (Uranus) so beware of forcefully trying to steal someone's love and affection. I doubt love spells really work, but it would be nice to attract someone that balances out your own energy and is right for you under this New Moon.

When the New Moon is in Libra and aspecting Pluto then relationships may contain some jealousy; we might have a stormier time, and feelings are more profound and intense around matters of equality and relating to the opposite sex, especially within the house the New Moon falls in our horoscope. All New Moons pertain to beginnings, and this period will also indicate a new phase in an already existing relationship which may begin with some difficulty. This cycle will continue until the Full Moon when this lunar energy reaches its full potential and maximum power in Aries. We need to work with both natal houses when interpreting a New-Moon and Full Moon cycle as they always work in pairs and as an axis. The house of the New Moon is the background theme for this period, and all New Moons have an Aries flavour to them, they act wilfully, plant new seeds and begin a brand new cycle.

The New Moon's square to Pluto, describes partnerships and dealings with the opposite sex being dominated by endings, wiping the slate clean and beginning anew on fresh ground. The whole destruction and beginning again process, colouring this New Moon is also opposing Uranus (liberating), and so there is a rush of electricity, sudden emotional changes, and personal shocks. The New Moon will show our unconscious needs unfolding in relationships; something is born and will evolve over the next couple of weeks. With Uranus and Pluto in the mix there is a lot of electrical magnetism in the air, and we will need to take others into consideration during these phases and see opposite points of view, but this will balance itself out.

The usual Libra issues may come into new focus like justice and equality. Saudi’ Arabia’s King, after much deliberation, has just announced that Saudi women will be allowed to vote and stand for election, so maybe this New Moon in Libra has already brought in empowerment (Pluto) and reform (Uranus) for the nations women, and it has been described as a giant leap forward. Uranus’ transit through Aries correlates to freedom for individuals, especially those that have been repressed. I see this as a positive movement in the collective, and on a personal level we may look to see whether our relationships are evenly balanced in the give and take department. Libra understands both sides of it, and the New Moon initiates cooperation, and it’s good for showing the other side of any person or situation.

Here is New Moon in Libra song. “Let’s’ bring it back to ‘You and Me, it’s just the two of us…and if it all falls down nothing else matters, I am not giving up on us, I am not giving up on love.” A lovely song by the classy, Ms Bextor (Sun in Aries), about Not Giving Up on Love - even through a storm.