Full Moon in Libra: Meeting our Tender Truth
“The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air.”
- Galadriel, The Fellowship of the Ring
What do you believe to be true? A little unsure these days? You’re not alone. This is a time of collective questioning. The din of distraction has been turned down so low that we can no longer hide from our own inner knowing. The scales are off balance, and have collected dust. Something has been wrong for a long time, and we’re now having to face it. But even when isolated, we are not alone. In fact, no other recent time has been so unified. We can use this moment to empower ourselves, and each other.
If you don't yet feel comfortable receiving, then slow down on giving. Reciprocity means balance, and far too many of us have relied on our generosity towards everyone but ourselves. Many sweet and tender people love to give, but aren't so good at completing the circle. This causes spiritual leakage, and you'll deplete your sweet self fast. This leads to all kinds of challenges, from base discomforts, lowkey resentment, to full blown illness. Libra comes with this very poignant message: if you feel deep down that your giving/receiving scales are off balance, begin to adjust your approach. Perhaps you love to be of help to others but haven’t called your parents or grandparents in a long while. Challenge what it means to give. In the same breath, see what happens if you begin to consciously receive. Even if you are living in solitude, you must make space for your own needs. This can look like pausing the productivity if you are tired, asking for emotional help from a distance through prayer, intention or spellwork, or for financial support if you are finding yourself in an unforeseeable bind. Release the weight of shame that holds you back from first being honest with yourself, and with others. There is no way to have your needs met without honesty.
Another wildly important thing to remember at this time is the power of self-love. Make new firm commitments to support your own life so that you have it to give back when the time comes. Often this imbalance comes from conditioning. It makes itself comfortable within us - the only place to start unlearning what harms us, and begin to heal. What do you love about yourself? If this is new, start small. Make a list. If you love your eyes, tell them. If you love your ears, whisper some words their way. If your sense of humor or your sensitivity are things you like, let them know. Let all of you know. What you give to yourself you give to the whole, and now is the time to plant healthy seeds. You are, without a sliver of doubt, so worthy of love.
Pink Moon Self Love Letter
Finding magic in tenderness
Write yourself a letter as if you were writing to a lover. Tell yourself everything you are grateful for, what leaves you in awe, and what amazes you. What fascinates you about this person you are? Fill a page, at least. Once you are done, sit in front of a mirror. Wipe it down with a clean cloth, and ground. Meet your gaze, and read the letter out loud. If you do not have private space, you can simply read it silently while breaking between lines to meet your own perfect gaze for a moment of clarity. Once complete, roll your letter up and submerge in a bowl of water with any gemstones or jewelry you’d like cleared under the full moon. This letter of self-love is a spell unto itself, and will be imbued into the water which you can use in the morning to water plants, or add to a ritual bath or soak.
