Welcome to Libra Season
Embracing the harmonious, beautiful, and balanced energy of Libra season.
As the balance of day and night equalizes, we enter Libra season. Running this year from September 22 to October 22, Libra is the cardinal air sign of the zodiac, leading us into autumn with its energy of harmony, beauty, and balance.
During this time, the vibrant colors of fall begin to emerge, the air turns crisp, and nature begins to slow down from summer’s intensity. It’s perhaps the time when the idyllic “fall vibes” feel most prominent. There’s a noticeable shift in the rhythm of life, as we start craving cozy evenings and reflective moments, hearty foods and warm drinks. The autumn equinox marks this seasonal balance, as it’s the day where light and dark are in perfect harmony, much like the energy of Libra itself.
Libra, symbolized by the scales, encourages us to seek equilibrium in our lives. It calls for us to assess where we might be out of balance - whether in our relationships, work, or inner world - and to find ways to restore harmony in our lives. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, Libra season also inspires us to appreciate the aesthetics of life, to focus on relationships, and to create beauty in our surroundings.
When it comes to embracing the energy of Libra season, here are a few simple ways to do so:
Create balance in your relationships. Libra season is the perfect time to reflect on how you engage with others. Are your relationships balanced, or is there an imbalance in giving and receiving? Take some time to connect with loved ones and have open, honest conversations. Focus on cultivating mutual respect and understanding (within your boundaries, of course). Reflect on how these conversations made you feel and whether you noticed any shifts in your connections.
Engage in activities that bring you peace and harmony. Whether taking mindful walks in nature, cooking a new seasonally inspired recipe or reading a book under a cozy blanket, focus on activities that help you feel centered and grounded. Libra season encourages us to find balance within ourselves. Reflect on how these practices affected your inner calm and any insights you gained into your personal sense of equilibrium.
Beautify your surroundings. Libra, ruled by Venus, has an innate connection to beauty. Take this time to refresh your living space, adding elements that bring joy and peace into your home. Rearrange furniture, bring in seasonal flowers and foraged finds, or decorate with soft textures and warm hues. Reflect on how these changes made you feel and whether they brought a sense of harmony into your environment.
Focus on fairness and diplomacy. Libra season invites us to look at where we can bring more fairness into our lives. Whether in personal relationships or professional environments, think about how you can approach situations with fairness, compromise, and diplomacy. Reflect on how practicing fairness impacted your relationships and any newfound sense of harmony.
As you take time to explore the essence of Libra season, harness its energy of balance, beauty, and connection to enhance your life. Strengthen relationships, create a peaceful environment, and seek inner equilibrium, as this time of year offers a unique opportunity to bring harmony into all areas of life.
As we move through the season and the days get shorter, ake time to reflect on how these activities affected your sense of balance and whether they deepened your connection to Libra’s graceful and harmonious energy.
Here’s to beauty, peace and diplomacy, friends… enjoy Libra season.
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