New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Libra.

2024. October 2. 21:45 min. The new moon in the zodiac sign of Libra and the solar eclipse close the gates of the eclipse corridor. Solar eclipses occur during new moons, but not every one of them eclipses the Sun. Although the Sun's diameter is 400 times larger than the Moon, from the Earth it is the same number of times further away than the Moon, so due to the different distances of these celestial bodies we can see the Sun being covered by the Moon's shadow.

In ancient times, people were afraid of the eclipse of the celestial body, as it was a disruption of the natural order. In the myths and customs of world cultures, this phenomenon was interpreted differently. For example, in China, a celestial dragon would attack and swallow the Sun. People would save the Sun by beating drums and making loud noises. Similarly, in Indonesia, it is said that the dragon would eat the Sun, but after burning its tongue, it would spit it out. In one of the African tribes, a legend was told about the mutual anger and fights between people, which spilled over into the sky, where the Sun and the Moon began to fight among themselves and went into an eclipse. Therefore, during eclipses, people go to apologize, make peace, and people gather for peaceful gatherings to promote peace among the celestial bodies. In a Polynesian myth, it is said that during an eclipse, celestial bodies would merge and thus stars were born that illuminate life.

The energy of this New Moon is somewhat different from a regular New Moon due to the power of the eclipse and its retrospective nature: we can see not only potential, but also decline, mistakes, endings, as well as one or another “untying of knots”, ghosts or angels of the past. Eclipses have their own cyclicity, so it is useful to review the period of life from October 2004 to October 2005. Also the period since the eclipse in April 2024. Let's recognize trends, what events are happening, the beginnings of new beginnings or initiatives, or perhaps the beginning of the formation of endings or endings? Eclipse cycles allow us to recognize manifestations of cooperation between our personality and soul.

The new moon in the Libra zodiac sign is related to relationships. Through the prism of relationships, we have to look at ourselves and at communication with others, at friendships, at partnership topics. We measure the levels of life balance or the extent of imbalance; the balance of honest exchange, giving and receiving. We are looking for the well-being of life, harmony, peace, justice. At this time, these themes may manifest themselves more acutely, we may feel a strict demand for life change or internal transformation. If once we could "slip" unnoticed, not pay attention or remain silent about the above topics, now, most likely, no toxic pattern of action will be justified. At this time, we can also feel the activation of thoughts, ideas, reason, mental energy. It is good if our thoughts are supportive and seek constructive solutions where they are needed. Otherwise, let's remember or look for something that will help us return to our sanctuary of peace.

The key to this new moon is moderation, beauty, harmony. Could we accept that whatever happens during this period is the most necessary and right option? Whatever happens, could we allow ourselves to build bridges of love and certainty in our relationships? Could we rediscover the beauty of life and breathe lightness.

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Recommendations for the eclipse period:
https://manomenulis.lt/blogs/naujienos/rekomendacijos-uztemimu-laikotarpiui

Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Astrology:
https://manomenulis.lt/blogs/naujienos/saules-ir-menulio-uztemimai-astrologijoje

Have a bright and harmonious new moon cycle!
Astrologer Ieva Visockienė