“Course Correction: From Petulance to Persistence and Patience”

On April Fools Day, the Libra Full Moon finds us reckoning with a desire for more joy and play and the feedback received where immaturity has led to frustration.

The Tarot Majors associated with this New Moon include Justice (Libra), The Empress (Venus rules Libra), The Emperor (Aries), The Tower (Mars rules Aries), The World (Saturn rules Libra’s 2nd decan), and The Sun (Sun rules Aries’ 2nd decan). The decans also hold the daring, bold and clear-sighted Queens of Wands/Swords and the longing for momentum energy of the 3s of Wands/Swords. Together, the Tarot speaks to an aching desire for a better future that requires a delicate balance of fun and maturity.

The Moon sits in the Light-heartedness Sabian expression in Libra 13, while the Sun occupies the Honour expression in Aries 13. Themes of childlike, playful imagination are juxtaposed against the frustration of failed immature action meant to cause permanent change. These symbols ask us to live in the moment, embrace imaginative creations and temporary joys while we re-evaluate how we handle conflict.

The I Ching activations are in the 4th lines of Hexagram 48 (The Well) and Hexagram 21 (Biting Through) which also evoke themes of necessary maturity for handling difficult situations. Persevering through a hardship can require extreme persistence but also preparation and patience. Finding the right balance is key.

This Full Moon in Libra, which is also hosting Saturn and Chiron, is an opportunity to mature, course correct, and make adjustments without losing our drive, tenacity, joy and creative spirit.