New Moon in Libra Ritual: Altar Creation & Visualization for Harmony & Balance
These rituals can help you align with the Libra energy of balance, justice, and harmony during the New Moon.
"Peace doesn’t come unless we are willing to lose the comforts that keep us from it."
~Chani Nicholas
In the times of the Libra new moon and accompanying solar eclipse on October 2nd, we are called to realign with harmony and balance in our lives. Creating an altar is a powerful way to honor this energy, serving as a sacred space to focus your intentions and visualize the equilibrium you wish to cultivate. Through this ritual, we’ll not only connect with the Libra essence of peace and beauty but also invoke the transformative power of the eclipse to bring lasting shifts in our inner and outer worlds.
Step 1: Gather Altar Items
To create a harmony and balance altar, choose items that symbolize peace, equilibrium, and connection. Consider incorporating the following:
- Candles: Two candles of equal size to symbolize balance. Choose calming colors like white, pale blue, or pink.
- Crystals: Rose quartz (for love and harmony), clear quartz (for clarity), amethyst (for spiritual balance), and selenite (for purification).
- Flowers: Fresh flowers like roses or lavender to represent beauty and serenity.
- Feathers or leaves: For lightness and the natural flow of life.
- Balance Symbols: A pair of scales, or items that come in pairs (like stones, small figurines) to represent balance and duality.
Arrange these items in a symmetrical layout on your altar, ensuring everything is evenly placed to reflect harmony.
Step 2: Set Your Intention
Before you begin the visualization, sit in front of your altar and close your eyes. Hold your hands over the altar and take a few deep breaths. Set a clear intention for your ritual—something like: “I invite balance and harmony into my life. May all aspects of my being align with peace, love, and equilibrium.”
Step 3: Visualization
Light the candles on your altar and close your eyes. Imagine standing at the center of your life, with all the areas—work, relationships, self-care, health—surrounding you in a perfect circle. Visualize a gentle beam of light coming from above, connecting all these areas in a harmonious flow.
As you breathe deeply, imagine each aspect of your life coming into balance, as if the light is adjusting any unevenness. Feel yourself becoming more centered and aligned with each breath.
Move your body in a way that brings you into balance or signifies balance within.
Picture your relationships, inner emotions, and external life finding equilibrium. Any tension or imbalance is gently smoothed out by the light.
Step 4: Closing the Ritual
Once you feel a sense of peace, open your eyes. Offer gratitude to the energy you’ve invited in and blow out your candles. Leave the altar as a reminder of the balance you’re cultivating.
You can revisit this altar and visualization whenever you seek harmony and balance in your life.
May this Libra New Moon and Solar Eclipse delight your being with peace, beauty, harmony, and balance.
