Libra 23 September – 22 October

That fresh New Moon in Virgo, sitting cosily with the Sun at 18 degrees, is spotlighting your routines, health, and how you serve others, dear Libra. It's a prime moment for a reset, especially regarding those daily habits that might be draining your energy. But let's spill a bit of tea, shall we? With your ruling planet, Venus, having just tipped into early Scorpio at 0 degrees, squaring off with retrograde Pluto in early Aquarius, there's a deep undercurrent stirring in your relationships and shared resources. You’re usually all about fairness and harmony, but this aspect is calling out where you might be bending over backwards to keep the peace, potentially at your own expense.

Mercury just entered your own sign at 0 degrees Libra, giving you a beautiful boost in communication and helping you articulate your thoughts with your characteristic charm and diplomacy. This is fantastic for initiating those conversations you’ve been sitting on, perhaps regarding a tricky work dynamic or a personal boundary that needs setting. However, Mercury is also opposing retrograde Neptune in early Aries, which can make things a tad foggy when it comes to understanding others' true intentions, or even your own. Be wary of falling into old patterns of people-pleasing, thinking you're being fair when you're actually just avoiding discomfort. Your Cardinal Air nature loves to initiate, but sometimes that initiation turns into endless deliberation.

The retrograde planets, including Saturn in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius, are urging you to revisit and revise how you stand up for yourself and your values within your connections. Jupiter in the middle degrees of Leo, trining retrograde Saturn, offers a bit of a saving grace, providing opportunities for growth through responsible action. It's time to realise that true harmony often requires a bit of honest discord first. Later today, with the Moon also in Virgo, sextiling Mars in Cancer, you’ll find the emotional clarity to act on your insights. Don't shy away from that difficult conversation – your balanced, Venus-ruled perspective is precisely what’s needed to find a solution that works for everyone, especially for you.