𝓔𝓷𝓿𝔂𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓪'𝓼 𝓫𝓵𝓸𝓰

cr. amycharlette

In the evening of October 6, we'll be greeted by October's New Moon, the third last New Moon for 2021. And, owing to the currently placement of the rest of the planets in the sky, the effects will be felt in the lead up and days after.

On this day, the Moon will join the Sun, and also Mercury and Mars - who are all stewing away in Libra. Since the Moon rules our inner selves and the Sun rules our outward personality, expect to feel the effects of Libra on both sides of yourself. Likewise, with Mars, the planet of aggression and passion, and Mercury, the messenger planet, you should also feel Libra influencing your passionate emotions and also your communications. And with Mercury currently in retrograde, this celestial moment makes for an unusual astrological combination.

What to expect?

New Moons are the close of the previous lunation (or Moon Cycle) and the opening of a new one. Where Full Moons are the energetic peak - the crest of the bell curve - New Moons are the energetic low point. A time of closure, renewals and rebirth, this is the time to rid yourself of the bad juju of the past weeks and only take what serves you in the future. It is also the time to set yourself up for success. Your manifestations will be more powerful at this time. Writing down and visualising what you want to achieve will work most potently at this time.

So how does Libra come into play? Well, a Libran influence is typically one of balance and peacekeeping. It is the sign represented by a set of scales after all. If you've found yourself struggling with a work/life balance, or with setting boundaries amongst your relationships, this New Moon marks a point of reset that will help you recalibrate. It will push you to weigh up the value in the things and people around you and find a better alignment in your own life. Think of this New Moon as a real opportunity to set out a healthier and more balanced end to the year for yourself.

Libra is known for being laidback - but don't let this Moon make you too laidback. Stressing less is always a good idea, but don't get to the point where you're ignoring deadlines completely. It's not something that will win you any friends.With so many significant planets in one sign and seven planets currently in retrograde - all except Venus and Mars - all signs will be experiencing an array of energies around this time.

While it might seem natural for Libras to be relatively unaffected by such a heavy weighting in their own sign, the reality is that Mercury in retrograde is in your first house, the house of self, all the way until October 18. It means that communication, which is normally so natural for you, may feel difficult. Especially right around the New Moon.

What signs are most affected?

For Cancers, the New Moon will be a rather aggressive speed bump in their smooth sailing. The New Moon makes a conjunct with Mars, which is likely to trigger emotional outbursts more so than normal. Try to keep yourself preoccupied during this time as a source for distraction - and don't stew in sadness.

Pisces will be having a witchy month ahead. The placement of the planets in your houses is the perfect recipe for heightened intuition, spirituality and transformation.

cr. craftingwitch

Visualization and scripting are the most effective attributes of manifesting. There is no need in doing every single one of the things listed above. For example, if you have great imagination, use visualization; if you love journaling, script about it.

From personal experience, letting go is the hardest. And - surprise, surprise - the most important. By holding onto the past, you're not able to move on and grow. Letting go of your past mistakes, your past self, habits, feelings is extremely difficult, but if you do your best and believe, you'll do it eventually!

Lastly, have patience. Patience, dedication and consistency are all keys for opening the locks. 🔑

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cr. craftintwitch

I remember thinking that I must be grateful only for global things like my life, my family, etc., and I always ended up running out of things to write in my journal. Being grateful for the little things is vital, it makes you notice the little things in life and be thankful for them. It makes life much more interesting and you start noticing so much more + finding good in everything. 💟

cr. spiritdaughtercollective

Mercury Retrograde September 2021

What to expect?

From September 27 to October 18, Mercury will retrograde through the diplomatic and partnerships-oriented sign of Libra. As the sign that rules over balance, socializing, and partnerships, we should look out for drama and miscommunications within our closest relationships. If there are unresolved issues between you and your partner, boss, or close friend, expect that to come up now for review. While it'll be easy to misinterpret words, social cues, and nuances when interacting with our inner-circle, we should challenge ourselves to see conflict from all sides. Balancing our emotions with the perspective of the other people involved will help you come to a resolution should Mercury retrograde chaos rock your relationships.

What zodiac signs will be affected the most?

cr. stormy's spellbook

Tea is not just good to drink, but it is also good for the body and mind. It is a panacea for our health: it favours digestion and is very good for keeping us looking younger. It also helps us achieve peace of mind and spiritual well-being whilst maintaining mental and physical balance. Drinking tea is a ritual of purification, an attention to one's soul, an opportunity to stop, reflect and start again.

cr. weronika salach

What you need to know about the upcoming Harvest Moon in September 🌙✨🍁🍂

September 20-21st

Harvest Moon and the autumn equinox

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we call the full moon closest to the autumn equinox the Harvest Moon. In 2021, the Northern Hemisphere autumn equinox comes on September 22. The full moon falls less than two days earlier, on September 20. Thus, for the Northern Hemisphere, this upcoming full moon – the full moon closest to our autumn equinox – is our Harvest Moon.

How did the Harvest Moon get its name?

The shorter-than-usual lag time between moonrises around the full Harvest Moon means no long period of darkness between sunset and moonrise for days in succession.

In the days before tractor lights, the lamp of the Harvest Moon helped farmers gather their crops despite the diminishing daylight hours. As the sun’s light faded in the west, the moon would soon rise in the east to illuminate the fields throughout the night.

What to do on a Harvest Moon?

1. Make some preserves 🍯

Visit the farmer’s market and buy some local produce. You don’t need to be an expert to make a simple jam or apple sauce that will keep you eating healthy through the winter. Putting away some of the summer harvest is intensely satisfying and so easy to do.

2. Stargaze 🌌

If the sky will be clear where you are, make a cozy space outside where you can watch the moon rise. If you’re with your family, a blanket fort that the kids can enjoy is perfect. With your partner? Make it a romantic night out with a picnic and a bottle of something special. By yourself? Get all your favorite foods, some great tunes and watch that big old beautiful moon rise.

3. Sort out the unusable fruit 🪵🌾

It’s time to weed out the bad apples – take stock. What is no longer working for you in your life? What lessons have you learned this summer? What do you need? What gives you joy? What do you need to let go of? While you’re out enjoying your garden picnic (or at the window in a comfy chair) decide what deadwood you are letting go of as the seasons change. A good pruning will help you flourish.

(tip: write the answers to those questions in your journal!)

4. Celebrate the bounty ☕🍁🍂

Gather your nearest and dearest! Cook a feast to share, have a bonfire or meet in the park for coffee. Celebrate all the fun you had this summer and everything you accomplished. Make sure to eat lots of delicious, homemade food and dance by the light of the moon. These are the last warm evenings for a while.

5. Organize your "cave" 🧹

It’s natural to lament the coming of the cold, but you can also find ways to look forward to snuggling in for the winter. Get your knitting out, dig up the cozy blankets and wool sweaters. How about some new tea blends and slow cooker recipes? Make a list of fall books to read and movies to watch. Making your "cave" cozy will leave you comfortable and looking forward to the change.

6. Give thanks 🙏💛

Having an attitude of gratitude will leave you focusing on all that you’ve accomplished this summer, instead of dreading the ending of it. This is a wonderful time to get back to your morning meditation practice, taking daily walks and stretching! No more procrastinating!

7. Set new intentions 😌🌿🦋

The full moon is prime time for letting go and beginning anew. Lay out under the stars and dream/script about what you’d like to manifest this winter. Summer isn’t the end of fun, it’s the start of something new. Learning to play a new instrument? Writing a book? Whatever it is, let your mind wonder to wild and wonderful places.

cr. millenial-grind

❀ remember that manifesting is not just thinking about it and waiting for things to come to you, action is required!