Libra – Contemplating Polarities, Choosing – a Turning Point
During Libra (Sun), we contemplate and assess what we know, don’t know and need to know to make choices. Libra distributes intelligence (emerald green Ray 3 from a star in the Big Dipper) into the minds of humanity. With intelligence we recognize the two paths Libra offers, we think and are able to make choices.
Libra prepares us for the great tests in Scorpio. In Libra we learn the nature of polarized energies (this side or that, light/dark) and we learn more about ourselves through relations and interactions with others. Libra’s Ray 3 asks us to become more adaptable and skillful and to teach each other what we are skilled in.
We are presently in a great reconstructive shift –from industrial growth to a more life-sustaining civilization; from a society of centralized corporate control to a society of re-localization and sharing. Esoterically this is referred to as the new materialism – a reorientation (Scorpio process) toward a cooperative sharing society to unfold in the Age of Aquarius.
The transformation needed entails a change of thinking and realization of ways and means and purpose. Examples – shifting from… materialism to spiritual holism, self-interest to altruism, profit motive to social needs, instinctual competition to intentional collaboration, separative and divisive to inclusive, investor needs to consumer/humanity’s needs, labor as commodity to labor as partner and co-producer. The time to contemplate reconstruction is from Libra new moon ‘til Winter Solstice.
And so, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, is the Libra new moon (28 degrees, 7:25 a.m., CDT). Libra’s seed thoughts to contemplate at the new moon, “Let choice be made.” And “I choose the path that leads between the two great lines of force.” The “middle path” is the perspective of the Soul. We discern two paths and make a choice.
The “middle path” is not pacifism or non-action. The middle path asks that we choose a side. There are two directions available. Will we return to matter (Virgo) to continue to develop our personality? Or do we choose the call to Discipleship and enter into Scorpio with its Nine Tests? How do we make Right Choice, we ask? Right choice is made when we align with the Will to Good. Can we discern what that is? These are the deep and qualifying questions posed in Libra. Libra is the turning point.
ARIES: Your talents, abilities and gifts are seen and embraced by those around you. You can be inspiring, having the ability to mentor and thus transform others. You are to progress out into the world of humanity through sharing what you know and through teaching. Extend your aura of Goodwill and Right Relations along with love – a radiance from your heart to all hearts. Visualize this. It simply needs your awareness and a context/place wherein you can teach. You are, of course, the leader.
TAURUS: As you become more sensitive to alternative healing methods, there’s a call to teach others. This will be a great service to many, for few understand the workings of the body and even less how to bring right and adequate nutrition into one’s daily life. Taurus is the illumined mind. Therefore, think on how to illumine others, with the healing information you’ve gathered. The first step, however, is how you can better serve yourself. This is most important. Later, all of humanity through right and clear information on food, vitamins, minerals and color light therapy.
GEMINI: It’s a gift to know how to play and have fun, understanding that in life there’s pleasure (amidst suffering). It’s good to have a hobby and to choose exercise, sports, swimming, recreation during times of stress. Knowing these things allows you freedom from stress and anxiety. Leaders know this. Children especially love your ability to play, which strengthens your heart and affection for everyone. Can you teach playfulness?
CANCER: Gardening is an intrinsic talent and gift you possess. You are the nurturer of new life and carry the seeds of creation. In the womb of your awareness, things grow and green, bloom and flower. Tending to all those around you, from young ones to elders and also to your environments, home, family and community, brings you a sense of purpose and success. Each sign fosters a gift. Your gift is foundational to life itself. When we first came to the planet, we came through the Gate of Cancer.
LEO: It can be transformative to take long walks in your neighborhood, acquainting yourself with its flora and fauna, the animal and plant kingdoms, neighbors, too and to map the flows of traffic. It’s also good to make contact with family, friends and relatives, to study your relationships with them, share your life, make amends, send forgiveness and nurture a steady state of Goodwill. In these ways you show others your combined mental and heartfelt capacities to make contact which releases Love and wisdom.
VIRGO: Pisces looks at your extraordinary abilities of orderliness and organization, detail and discrimination as something they deeply need. Actually these are needed by all of humanity, for many of us were not taught these skills when young. Our parents were working with different thinking and energies. Virgo’s skills are highly effective in building a sense of empowerment that leads to success in terms of practical and daily living. Think on your skills. Recognize, praise and radiate them toward humanity. We then learn from you.
LIBRA: The Sun in Libra offers Librans a new identity especially when we seek to learn new skills. Therefore, the idea of being accomplished in many areas of life is very important. It creates a dynamic energy that can mentor into the art of Right Human Relations. Also into new ways to handle money. Before the Aquarian Teacher can reappear, humanity needs Goodwill and the art of Right Relations. These lead to the process of new and ongoing peace. Your heart understands these words.
SCORPIO: A crossroad appears, you see two paths, you conjure yourself walking both, then remember the story of Arjuna and realize you must choose one path and do this very soon. Walking the middle path is only for the purpose of understanding polarities. Each path presents us with different ways of life. Which path is best for you? Which has value and leads you to more than a state of personality happiness? Which leads you to service and joy? Which is the Path of Light, the Path of the Soul?
SAGITTARIUS: Are you making deep transformational and unusual contacts and connections with others? Are you seeking a teacher, wanting to be a teacher, asking questions about your path ahead? Are you sensing a closeness with others different than before? All social contacts contain an opportunity for radiating Goodwill. This (Goodwill) creates a magnet in your life and in turn your hopes, dreams and wishes begin to come true. Ponder upon what you do that’s benevolent. Have benevolence as your goal.
CAPRICORN: The world may want to recognize and honor your presence and work and sense of service and the loving responsibility you offer to others. Should someone stand in your shadow or shift the deserving light away from you, relocate yourself to another sunbeam. You always show others your compassion and understanding, a skill you continue to cultivate. Nothing you ever do goes unnoticed. Everything you do is noticed. Honor elders and superiors with loving intention. Someday you will be one. You already are one.
AQUARIUS: It is an excellent time to create long range plans and agendas, contact future clients, begin the process of approval needed for expansion, make travel arrangements and within all of these, listen to what others have to say. In your planning do not argue or cause resistance. Move more slowly, tend and respond to all communications. In this way, the future flows into the present with speed, discovery and harmony. And you stand at the very center, a friend to all of life’s creatures.
PISCES: You actually have a great ability with money and resources. Perhaps you don’t think so. Pisces is often seen as someone unable to tend to practical matters. However, you are very able and capable, although your processes are very different than most. The important issues facing you now are money, resources, gold and silver, precious metals, banking – all things financial. Some Pisces also may need a new car. Ask for help. Then others learn what is needed and step forward with help. Help is good. It’s like a hug.
Risa – writer, editor, educator, teacher, psychological-spiritual counselor, mentor, astrologer & esotericist, home chef. Founder & Director of The Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute/College, a contemporary Wisdom School (center for spiritual discourse & study) for the Ageless Wisdom teachings. Foundations of the Teachings are the study & application of exoteric & esoteric Astrology, the Seven Rays, Theosophy, Esotericism, all religions, art, science & Raja Yoga meditation. risagoodwill@gmail.com nightlightnews.org