, you’re bound to sense the seasonal shift of the fall equinox more deeply than others, says Crysler.
For you, embracing the balanced energy of Libra season looks like understanding what you’re carrying that’s truly yours versus what burden you might be carrying for others. “What are you holding onto that’s creating needless suffering or keeping you in fear of moving forward?” Crysler suggests asking yourself., you can tap into that logic-focused energy to do some self-analysis, Crysler adds. “Look for the roots of any emotions that are keeping you from taking action in your life,” she says.
The result? You may feel yourself withdrawing from the things you love or “self-extinguishing your own light,” says Marmanides. In order to better navigate this energy, she suggests focusing on how you might continue to be direct about your needs and center your self-care, while also “respecting other people’s autonomy with diplomacy.”feel the effects of the fall equinox, as it kicks off your season.
This is a big opportunity for you to remind yourself of your own personal desires and priorities, as opposed to focusing on how to please others in your sphere, as you’re wont to do, says Crysler. “Consider reflecting on how pleasing others may have created suffering and repression of your own needs and ideas,” she says, “and how the projections of others, like your parents, may have influenced the way you’ve pursued your goals thus far.
When Venus, your planetary ruler, shifts into your sign on September 29, you’ll feel an even greater push to center your personal self-expression. “Think about how you might use the rest of the year to recommit to yourself, while still honoring your inclination to caretake others,” says Marmanides.