5 Ways To Bring Yourself Back Into Balance This Libra Season

Every 30 days or so, the Sun visits a new zodiac sign. During that "season," you will feel the energy of the prevailing astrological vibe—no matter what your Sun sign.

Each year, the start of Libra season coincides with the autumnal equinox. That's when a day of nearly equal light and dark is honored as the northern hemisphere continues to tilt away from the Sun. Fittingly, Libra is symbolized by the scales, which are constantly in a state of balancing.

Peaceful, harmonizing Libra is the second of the zodiac's three air signs. It's also one of the "cardinal" (or triplicity) quality signs. The word cardinal comes from the Latin word cardo, which means "hinge." Along with the zodiac's other cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn, Libra marks the beginning or "hinge" between one season and the next.

As a cardinal sign, Libras will certainly use their mental gifts (and nearly irresistible charm) to win just about any argument they enter. But Libras also love pleasure and communal approaches—making them perhaps the easiest of the cardinal signs to join forces with. While the sign of the heavenly harmonizer influences the world, we can think of ourselves as peaceful warriors, who are part of the universal "justice league."

Libra is the sign of interpersonal relationships, and its alluring solar spell puts your closest ties front and center. When was the last time you were truly "as one" with another human being, engaged in an energetic, back-and-forth dance? It's no simple feat. In our era of smartphones and constant connectivity, it's as though relationship-building is widely regarded as an inefficient task. It's easier to swipe right, friend, like, or follow than it is to do the awkward IRL getting-to-know-you routine or deal with people's real-world idiosyncrasies. Yet, our screen-to-screen approach removes the soul and beauty of a true Libra-inspired union.

Embrace the divine feminine energy—both within yourself and in your surrounding environment. One easy way to start? Simply slow down. Take time putting together beautifully plated meals and sartorially inspired outfits. Adorn your workspace with a vase of cut flowers. Make a ritual of getting ready for bed, waking up, or savoring a morning routine. Even a tiny adjustment to the usual, mindless rushing can make a huge difference during this decadent Libran phase.

Marianne Williamson, presidential candidate and author of A Return to Love (Libra season recommended reading!), put it so perfectly: "The biggest problem today isn't just that hate is speaking so loudly; it's that love is speaking too softly."