Hi there, beauties.
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If you’re someone who follows astrology, you might know that we’re coming up to a new moon in Libra this weekend… as well as a Solar Eclipse.

***Dun dun dunnnnn.... cue every astrology meme about eclipses f*cking sh*t up, ever.

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And just to keep things extra interesting, we’re ending October with a full moon Eclipse too. Needless to say, the energy this month is BIG… but that doesn’t mean it has to be ‘bad,’ or that there's anything we need to hold fear around.
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Let's explore further.

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This eclipse season will take us from Libra season and into Scorpio season - symbolism we personally are really, really loving.

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Here’s why:

We're now a few weeks into the lovely & graceful seasonal energy of Libra... a time where we’re called to invite balance into all areas of our lives, and reflect upon where we can give or take a little so that balance can permeate itself into the fabric of our very existence.

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Libra is symbolised by the scales, and it's actually the only sign in the Zodiac to be represented by an inanimate object – all 11 other signs are symbolized by living creatures!
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Libra season also begins in alignment with the Equinox (Spring/ Vernal equinox for us down under, Autumnal equinox for our Northern Hemi friends), a 24 hour period of perfect balance between night and day. Ahhh... the season of balance is initiated by balance. There is such beautiful symmetry found in nature, no?

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☀️ So what about this Solar Eclipse + New Moon combo this weekend? Here’s our recommendation for navigating these big, beautiful energies at play:

We generally share rituals that mirror the energies of the New + Full Moons, but during Eclipse season we recommend tuning into how your body feels, and from that place exploring what feels right for you to do. After all, Eclipses can be an incredibly potent time to rest, recalibrate, and get super in tune with what we want in our lives.

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Maybe you feel like resting and doing nothing at all. Maybe you’re feeling called to try out some radical new self care practices. Maybe you want to be surrounded by crystals and all things metaphysical, maybe you feel allergic to this right now. Maybe you honestly just feel like everything is totally normal, and you’d like to go about your days as such.

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The point is, everyone’s body will respond differently to what’s happening above us in the stars. You get to be the expert in how you feel, and therefore, in how you respond.
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Our best advice ahead of this New Moon + Solar Eclipse? Do what feels right and nourishing for you. Nothing more, nothing less.
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This is what reaching true balance looks like. This is the beauty that Libra invites us to explore.

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Sent with love,

the mindful collective