Full Moon in Libra-Aries Friday October 6, 2006

The next Full Moon peaks on Friday, October 6th at 8:13 PM PDT at 14 degrees of Libra-Aries. Libra, symbolized by The Scales, represents the quest for balance and equality, partnership and peace. Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is the energy of initiative and courage. This Full Moon shines a spotlight on where the Scales of Justice and relationships have become uneven. What is out of balance? What's not fair? Where are we giving or getting more than our share? What agreements need to be clarified or renegotiated?

Full Moons bring light to the shadows; the dark side of Libra is codependency and indecisiveness; Aries' shadow is selfishness and impetuosity. Venus, the mythic Goddess of Love and Beauty, and Mars, the God of War, are both in Libra and only five degrees each from the Sun, promoting collaboration and reconciliation. Opportunities for amorous encounters as well as artistic inspiration continue as Venus and Mars remain within a few degrees of each other for the rest of the month. Neptune, the higher octave of Venus, trines the Sun, Venus, and Mars, further stirring hearts and muses. If you're looking for a relationship, check out If the Buddha Dated by Charlotte Kasl. If you're already in a partnership, read her second book, If the Buddha Married, for helpful tips and tools.

On October 6, 2006, during the peak of the Full Moon, a Native American healing ceremony for the Earth will be conducted by Donald Loock/Gray Hawk: "The ceremony will be 15 minutes in duration. Any individual, world wide, may participate by going outdoors and think about what you personally can do to protect nature from the harm mankind has imposed. If for some reason you are unable to physically go outdoors, have someone obtain something from nature such as a stone, a stick, or some dirt or sand to hold in your hand. The timing, of 11:00 PM EDT is very important; therefore, make sure your area corresponds with the time in the United States." For more details on the ceremony, please visit:

http://www.regp.com/nativeamerican/index.html


Take some time around this Full Moon to create more balance in your life, in whatever way you feel called. Use the tools you have to stay centered. listen to your heart, and remember: "To go out of our minds at least once a day is tremendously important. By going out of your mind you come to your senses! When you come out of the conditioned, limited and unaware mind the center of gravity naturally shifts to the heart."--Alan Watts

Namaste,
Stephanie Austin

astrology

full moon

The sun once glimpsed God's true nature

The sun once glimpsed God's true nature
And has never been the same.

Thus that radiant sphere
Constantly pours its energy
Upon this earth
As does He from behind
The veil.

With a wonderful God like that
Why isn't everyone a screaming drunk?

Hafiz's guess is this:

Any thought that you are better or less
Than another

Quickly
Breaks the wine
Glass.

The GIFT
Poems By HAFIZ
The Great Sufi Master
Translations By Danile Ladinsky