celestial cosmos

You also have an enhanced need to feel respected and cherished today. Emotional hubris could become apparent if you perceive that your ego needs are not being met. When you simply give love and feel love, your warm and generous instincts rule.

as the bright sun journeys through the zodiac over the course of the year, it illuminates different life areas-the zodiac signs.

the sun shines a spotlight on the themes of your essential self development. the moon moves through our sky much more rapidly, mimicking the rapid ab and flow of the title waves of our emotions.

emotions are the language of manifestation. what you feel, you will manifest more in your life. by changing your thoughts, you can change your emotions. (neuroplasticity)

using a journal alongside the moon cycle will help you choose the thoughts and feelings that you would like to have, so that you can manifest the life you desire.

with Sun in Libra, and especially in the beginning of this period at the Fall Equinox, the focus shifts to collaboration, both business and personal.

the maximal sunlight is beginning to withdraw and the concept of partnership with others balances the concept of the single individual just as Night balances Day.

this is a time when we will all be naturally concerned and involved with others around us, pulling together to make it through the difficult seasons.

(Personally, I’m a Libra, so I’m really feeling like this…)

An instinctive desire to socialize is likely to present itself. You will want to be out and about, expressing a charming and graceful demeanor, and you have a dominating need to be appreciated and to be perceived as who you are by others. It's possible you will have a difficult time deciding whether your feelings are actually "correct." It pays to honor your feelings; if you are feeling them, then of course they are valid. You also might feel today as though you make more gains as part of a partnership than independently.

New Moon phase info: ☽

In this phase, the Moon and Sun are conjunct and in the same sign. This phase represents the very beginning of the planting cycle, when the seed sends forth its tender shoot while still underground. This is a tentative moment, with the outcome still very much in doubt. This phase also corresponds to the Winter Solstice in the cycle of the seasons.

With Sun in Virgo, and especially in the beginning of this period, the harvest with its symbolism of organization and service becomes the norm for everyone's behavior. Along with nature herself, we are starting to pull back from the plentitude of the growing season, cataloging and storing up our nuts for the winter. We are moving into a more collective mode, and are quieter and more serious as befits a more sober weather outlook.

With the Moon in Virgo, a demanding and organized emotional nature emerges. Today you and everyone around you will likely be feeling an instinct for purification and flawlessness. You might encounter an extraordinary need to be right. This will lead you toward efficiency, although you might be a bit too hard on yourself in the process. It helps to consider that although your instinct to be useful may be immense, you don't have to be everything to everyone in order to satisfy this need.

(Astrology terms)

Conjunction (Major aspect)

The conjunction - or 0 degrees - implies that the planets, whether transiting or natal, occupy approximately the same position in the chart. This is considered the strongest blend of energies represented by the two planets.

Opposition (Major aspect)

The opposition - or 180 degrees - reflects planets on opposite points of the Zodiac, or approximately 180 degrees apart. This is considered a dynamic, or difficult, aspect. The planetary energies are polarized; outer events stimulate their interaction; integration is the challenge.

Trine (Major aspect)

The trine - or 120 degrees - reflects planets in harmonious alignment with each other. This is considered flowing, or relatively easy to handle. The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is beneficial.

Square (Major aspect)

The square - or 90 degrees - is a considered a dynamic or difficult aspect. The planetary energies conflict; internal and creative tensions bring rich rewards through effort over time.

Sextile (Major aspect)

The sextile - or 60 degrees - represents one sixth of the circle, and is a flowing alignment. The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

Inconjunct (Minor aspect)

The Inconjunct of 150 degrees, which is also called a quincunx, represents an uneasy relationship between the planets. The planetary energies do not flow smoothly, one or the other predominates; discrimination must be employed.

Quintile (Minor aspect)

The quintile - of 72 degrees - or one fifth of the circle, is subtle, mystical and esoteric. The planetary energies are positively linked and spiritual in dimension.

Semi-sextile (Minor aspect)

The semi-sextile - or 30 degrees - is considered an uneasy alignment, another form of inconjunction. The planetary energies attract each other, require effort, allow entry of new information.

Semi-square (Minor aspect)

The semi-square - of 45 degrees - is a minor dynamic alignment. The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; calmness is required.

Sesquiquadrate (Minor aspect)

The sesquiquadrate - or 135 degrees - is a minor dynamic alignment. The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; control is required.

Bi-quintile (Minor aspect)

The bi-quintile - of 144 degrees - is double the quintile, or two fifths of the circle, and similar to the quintile is a minor flowing alignment. The planetary energies are positively linked, subtle, and spiritual in dimension.

Septile (Minor aspect)