Full Moon in Libra

“This Libra Full Moon encourages reflection on our relationships, both romantic and platonic by ultimately inviting us back to the most important relationship … with oneself.”

This Full Moon in Libra represents a time of balancing personal needs with the needs of others, especially in relationships. Libra, an air sign ruled by Venus, is associated with harmony, diplomacy, and fairness, so this Full Moon may highlight themes of partnership, compromise, and social harmony.

When

On April 13th when the sun is in Aries, the full moon will enter the opposite sign of Libra, also known as a Pink Moon. The Aries-Libra axis represents relationships, with Aries symbolizing "self" and Libra representing "other." Aries is about self-assertion, while Libra focuses on compromise, inviting a continuation of harmony and balance with ourselves and others this cycle. This is a time of culmination, marking the fulfillment of something that began at the New Moon. Themes of heightened emotions, romance, fertilization, relationship challenges, and epiphanies come to light.

Inviting Balance 

Under the Libra Moon, we become acutely aware of our needs within our existing relationships and the effort required to maintain them—compromise, negotiation, forgiveness, and balance. This Full Moon encourages us to find a balance between fulfilling our own needs and tending to the needs of significant others. This is a gentle reminder that to authentically be in relationship with others sustainably you must be giving from an overflowing cup. How can you fill your own cup first before you start pouring into another? 

Journaling prompts 

• What is currently inspiring you?

• What drains your energy? 

• What are ways you can fill your own cup? 

• What do you need to feel your best? 

• Are there any areas in your life you are currently not feeling your needs are being met? If so, what do you need? 

Solitude

This is a crucial moment to embrace your solitude, recognizing that by prioritising your own needs, you ultimately strengthen and nurture your relationships.

• Tend to your hobbies & practices or explore a new one

• Daily rituals of introspection that allow practices of being rather than doing e.g. journaling, morning walks, meditation

• Set boundaries if you feel you haven’t had enough time for yourself 

Practice

Self-love mirror ritual 

“Be the change you want to see in the world”, Gandhi, the implication is clear. Because we are all part of the whole, when we heal something in ourselves, we heal it for the world.

Love and romance yourself as if you were meeting and connecting with another 

• Put on anything that makes you feel good in your body, whether it’s a favourite piece of clothing, a red lip or music.

• Awaken your sensuality through the senses e.g. candles, incense, self massage, dance.

• Write a love letter to yourself.

• Sitting in front of a mirror, read your letter to yourself, practicing the embodiment of gratitude for your body, mind and spirit. 

• Allow all the emotions to naturally come through and trust in the wisdom of the moon to guide you. Notice was this an easy practice or was there resistance?

This ritual may initially feel overwhelming, as practicing intimacy with ourselves is something we often forget. When was the last time you truly looked yourself in the eyes or treated yourself with the same love and care you so freely offer others? The Full Moon in Libra invites us to reconnect with our relationship with ourselves and nurture that inner garden. Embrace the relationship epiphanies that may come, as they bring you one step closer to your true self.