The signs most affected by this eclipse are Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn. These signs, known as the ‘cardinals’, will need to rebalance to ensure their ambitious goals and career missions are in sync with their personal relationships and that they haven’t over-invested their energy on the opposite end of the scale.

According to Fire + Alchemy astrologist Erika O’Connor, other key themes of the Libra new moon include:

New beginnings in relationships: Libra is the sign of partnerships, so this new moon provides an excellent opportunity to set intentions around your relationships, whether romantic, professional or social. It’s a time for fresh starts and new approaches around how you connect with others.

Seeking balance and harmony: Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty, love and harmony. This new moon encourages you to find balance in your life, whether that means balancing work and personal life, inner peace with outer obligations or finding a fair compromise in relationships.

Diplomacy and fairness: Libra energy is diplomatic and values fairness. This new moon is ideal for resolving conflicts, making peace and addressing areas where justice or equality is needed, whether in personal matters or within larger societal contexts.

Focus on aesthetics and creativity: with Venus as Libra’s ruling planet, this new moon is an excellent time to pursue beauty and creativity. You might feel inspired to redecorate, start a creative project or simply enjoy the arts more deeply.

Reflection on social connections: since Libra governs one-on-one relationships, this new moon might prompt you to evaluate the people you surround yourself with. Are your connections balanced or do you give more than you receive?

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