"Sometimes it is said that the signs of Libra and Aquarius have little connection with nature and the world of plants, but this is not quite right. On days when the moon is in Libra or Aquarius, it is important to consciously grant nature some rest. Avoid the watering of indoor plants, for example. But all flowers and flowering plants indoors and outdoors may now be planted and cultivated. This is a good time to remove wilted leaves, dead shoots, and weeds." ~ Sabine Heideweg

"Not too long ago I would have laughed at anyone who said facials were a necessity. But especially on a Libra moon, we must remember we are not machines. We need to treat our bodies like the gods and goddesses they truly are." Our Libra moon lover asks that you meet her at the spa today. Reclining on a massage table, her face painted in a lovely scented treatment, her head wrapped in towels, her voice is as soothing as the music playing in the background. "During Libra's moon any beauty treatments will be more noticeable and last longer. Plant a rosebush on this moon and its roses will be unrivalled for their beauty. If you get a sudden decorating inspiration, you should act on it! Oh, and drink lots of water: Libra rules the bladder and kidneys. Cleansing them is especially healing today." As the facial artist settles you back, your moon-loving friend begins talking. "We should think of the goddess Themis today. Her gifts are Libra’s too—equanimity, justice, and common sense. The gods turned to Themis whenever the peace of Mt. Olympus was broken. Persephone and Aphrodite got in a terrific cat fight once. They had both mothered Adonis, but when he became a handsome young man, they fought over him. Themis weighed the matter carefully, put herself in each person’s shoes, then delivered a marvelously balanced solution: Adonis would spend a third of the year with one mother, a third with the other, and a third of the year on his own. Peace was restored, and Zeus created the constellation of Libra—the balanced scales—in gratitude to Themis. It’s said the air itself remembers Themis on Libra moon days—being light, balanced, neutral. Can you sense it? I always try to let this peaceful grace soak in." And now so can you.