What Libra Season 2023 Means For Your Zodiac Sign
From September 23 to October 23, 2023, the sun will travel through soft and subtle Libra, opening the door to a realm beyond everyday experience.
After a sweltering summer, the winds of change bring a much-needed seasonal shift to the skies. The focused and organized vibes of Virgo season forced you to get your act together despite a wicked cosmic hangover. Now, Libra season wants you to settle into this cozy new life you're creating for yourself. Over the next few weeks, the stars align in favor of healing and harmony. You're being rewarded for walking away from the people that didn't value you. You shift the dynamic with each step you take in a new direction.
Libra season will be filled with plenty of exciting opportunities and new connections. This is a time of major blessings and manifestations unfolding. And the most profound changes are happening on a spiritual level. Libra season is a time to observe and celebrate the changes that are happening in your life. You're learning to leave the past in the past as the stars guide to toward something bigger. The events that unfold during Libra season are designed for your pleasure and success. Ready to tip the cosmic scales in your favor?
Keep reading to see what Libra season 2023 has in store for your zodiac sign, plus all the important dates you’ll want to mark on your calendar.
What to Expect During Libra Season 2023
Libra season begins when the sun moves into Libra on September 23, 2023, and lasts until October 23, 2023, when it moves into Scorpio. During this time, you'll feel more closely aligned with the energy and traits that charming and optimistic Libra is famous for. Libra season begins on the same day as the Autumnal equinox, ushering in a new era. As one astrological season moves into the next, it marks a time of transformation in a person's spiritual evolution. Virgo season was all about streamlining your life. Now, Libra season is giving you a glimpse into how these changes will reward and enrich your life.
Full Moon in Aries
September's full moon is called the Harvest Moon, and it reaches its peak on September 29, 2023, at 5:58 AM ET. In astrology, a full moon occurs when the sun and moon are in opposing zodiac signs. Full moons are cycles of reflection, release, and rebirth. When the luminary that rules the ego (sun) is at odds with your emotional center (moon), you're bound to feel impassioned. This month, the full moon occurs in the sign of Aries, the driven fire sign with a zest for life. You're ending a cycle where you settled for less than you deserved. And you’re finding new ways to balance responsibility and pleasure.
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Mercury in Libra
Mercury enters Libra on October 4, 2023, where to will stay until October 21, 2023. This is a short and sweet transit that will see common interests and shared goals bring people together. Mercury is about communication, technology, reasoning, rationale, and self-expression in all forms. When Mercury spends time in a sign like Libra, astrologers say it's a good time to get out and socialize. The minor frustrations and petty arguments that were holding you back during Mercury retrograde are no longer an issue. Now, you're trying to find common ground again. This is your chance to make important connections and create tangible new beginnings. So, put your pride aside and play nice!
Venus in Virgo
On October 8, 2023, Venus will make its move into Virgo, where it stays until November 8, 2023. Venus is the planet of love, romance, passion, and money. After an extended stay in Leo, Venus is entering the practical sign of Virgo. Over the next four weeks, you're slowing down and focusing on finding beauty in the little things. Venus is in "detriment” in Virgo, placing it in a challenging position. This is a good time to tighten things up, avoid frivolous spending, and get back on track in relationships. Venus in Virgo can bring out your inner critic, so try to tune out the negativity and focus on the positive. When you're attentive to your own needs, you can be more empathetic to the people around you.
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Pluto direct in Capricorn
On October 11, 2023, Pluto ends its five-month retrograde when it stations direct in the sign of Capricorn. In astrology, Pluto represents the dark and taboo topics society avoids. Power, death, reconstruction, metamorphosis, and rebirth are linked to this icy outer planet. And on October 11, 2023, Pluto will turn forward once more and usher in a new age. This planetary backspin forced you to make some sacrifices in order to align with your truth. You are going a radical change; now is a good time for tending to your spiritual needs and mental health. During the final months before Pluto enters Aquarius, the stars are alchemizing your guilt and shame into a powerful tool for transformation
Mars in Scorpio
On October 12, 2023, Mars enters Scorpio where it stays until November 24, 2023. Mars is the planet of action, confidence, motivation, and drive. Every two months, Mars enters the territory of a new zodiac sign, changing the energy. Mars is in rulership in Scorpio, placing it in a strengthened position. This transit wants you to quiet your mind and listen to the whispers of the Universe you've been ignoring. This is a quiet revolution in the making. You're digging deeper into complex issues, confronting your shadow side, and cultivating change in your life. And with the final eclipse in the Taurus-Scorpio cycle coming up at the end of October, now's the time to secure your future plans.
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New Moon Eclipse in Libra
Speaking of eclipses, the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse in Libra will be visible to millions of people across North, Central, and South America on October 14, 2023. Every month, the lunar cycle moves from the new moon to the full moon and back again. These lunar phases carry a unique energy that can help you align your life with the stars. Eclipses are astronomical events that represent sudden, unexpected changes in the world. Solar eclipses are associated with self-exploration, and when la luna casts her shadow on the sun, it's a sign to let go of people-pleasing and toxic relationships. Release your need for control, reflect on your values, and strive for independence.
Note: It’s unsafe to look directly at a solar eclipse, as it can permanently damage your eyes, so review the official NASA viewing safety guidelines to prepare for the solar eclipse.
Mercury in Scorpio
Finally, as Libra season winds to a close, Mercury will make one final move as it shifts into Scorpio on October 21, 2023. This transit is bringing a sense of calm and stillness ahead of the final eclipse in the Taurus-Scorpio axis. Communication takes on a deeper meaning when Mercury joins Mars in the calculating waters of Scorpio. For the next two and a half weeks, the truth is being revealed. You're making decisions using your intuition. Mars in Scorpio wants you to be creative and be consistent. This water sign moves with purpose, researching every angle before taking the next step. Gaze into the void; what do you see?
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