The Three Faces of Libra

Saturn, Venus, and Mars have an important meeting in the sign of Libra, this summer, and each has its own voice and its own role to play. They’re asking us to take a look at how we are doing in our relationships. Saturn entered Libra on July 21, 2010 and will continue its sojourn through Libra until October 2012. On August 7, 2010, Saturn, Venus, and Mars fill out the Libra portion of the Cardinal Grand Cross (see June blog post). Because Venus and Mars travel more quickly than Saturn, these two will adjourn their Libra meeting in September of this year. Let’s hear what these planets have to say about how we do relationships…

Venus in Libra (Aug. 6-Sept. 7) is sweet and genteel. She’ll invite you in to share a cup of tea and pleasant conversation and send you home with a bouquet of flowers. If you’re having troubles with your mate, Venus in Libra will try to help you work it out. She delights us with beauty and soothes us with peace, harmony, and balance. She wants to bring us closer to friends and loved ones and encourages us to communicate with respect and civility.

Mars in Libra (July 29-Sept. 14) is passionate about relationships and can be fierce when things are not fair. He is a warrior for peace and justice. Mars in Libra stands up for what is right. He motivates us to assert our needs and respect the needs of others. He knows that in healthy, stable relationships power and responsibility are shared equally. He calls for a balance between autonomy and togetherness.


Saturn in Libra takes a serious and realistic look at our relationships…
not just intimate relationships, but all kinds of relationships. Saturn asks: Is the relationship harmonious? Is there an equal balance of power? Are both people getting their needs met? Is the communication assertive rather than aggressive? Are both partners cooperating? Does the relationship have a firm foundation? What is the purpose of the relationship? Does the relationship call for more commitment? Do certain areas of the relationship need to be renegotiated? Is it time to complete the relationship?

With Saturn in Libra for the next two years, we will have many opportunities to evaluate our relationships. The old relationship paradigms are being broken down, and we’re experimenting with new ways of relating. The old ways of power plays, abusive relationships, co-dependence, male domination, and “don’t rock the boat” just don’t work. Relationships that aren’t balanced may tumble and break. Relationships that are harmonious, peaceful, and loving will be seen as worth an even stronger commitment.

Mars, Venus, and Saturn have different voices and different approaches, but while dancing through Libra, they will work together to rebalance our relationships. May they weave more harmony, equality, peace, and love through all of our relationships. May we have the strength to say “No”, the pleasure of saying “Yes!” and the clarity to know what brings us peace.
-Sajit Greene, MA, LPC

ARIES NEW MOON

Happy New Year…well, kind of. The New Moon, and Aries, both concern beginnings. Though the spring equinox is when the astrological year is renewed, the New Moon in Aries launches the first of twelve lunar cycles. It is the optimal time to launch new projects or to actively declare one’s intentions. Whatever is put into motion now will be growing on some trajectory towards its realization. Having passion, decisiveness and clarity are the keys to manifestation.
Maintaining this level of empowerment is crucial as there are plenty of challenges in the current astrological climate. With Saturn exactly opposed Uranus, structures are destabilizing in order to reform. New realities are becoming concretized; tensions between conservative and progressive are heightened. The old guard needs to make room for new innovations. Those who are able to light the way forward must summon the courage to lead. If not, we may feel anxious, disempowered, and find ourselves wondering what is going to collapse next. The wave of earthquakes happening around the globe reminds us that the ground is indeed shifting. We can approach it with strength or fear.
The North Node of the Moon tells us what we need to be striving for. As it currently resides in Capricorn, we are being called to get serious about creating new structures and to mature from emotional patterns that inhibit effectiveness. With Saturn in Virgo, this is a time to be focused, steadfast and specialized with honing new skills and potential contributions. Then, we can each play a part in creating more sustainable and conscious ways to live on this planet. If not, we may fear that it’s too late, we’re passing the tipping point, and only consequences and hardships await us.
With Pluto in Capricorn, the status quo of operations is ready to be completely transformed. This time frame will usher in complete facelifts to the dominant power structure. Outmoded methods, paradigms and even institutions will be collapsing. The question being asked is, "What do we want to build?" At this New Moon in Aries, the onus of responsibility is on every individual to play a role. What’s yours?
The times will be a’changin in a big way these next several years. At this moment in the process, we can meet these challenges with will, direction and power. It’s time to work hard and ultimately be satisfied with our efforts, or clamor in anxiety as the earthquakes continue to rumble the ground. Soul Vision is available to assist you in finding clarity of purpose in these most uncertain times.
Blessings,
Eric & Sajit