Dark Moon at 17 degrees Libra 10 October 2026

Excerpt from The Perennial Wheel

This lunation has both luminaries at 17 degrees masculine cardinal air sign of Libra, this could suggest a somewhat extroverted initiative of considered ideas, that is somewhat weakened of motivation with the Sun in fall in Libra.

The ruling planet of this lunation is Venus retrograde, in detriment in Scorpio, obscuring her loving expression. Scorpio is traditionally a Mars ruled sign, Mars is in Leo, a hot planet in a fiery sign and in a clashing square to sensitive Venus, who is separating from quick tongued Mercury in a 5 degree orb, heartfelt needs now being expressed less. The dispositor of Mars is the warm Sun again suggesting a generally weaken initiative at this time.

Venus retrograde and Mercury square both Mars in Leo and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, who are opposing each other. We may see intense emotional arguments or conflicts within relationships. There maybe some deep seated and uncomfortable transformations with the potential for accident and injury.

The Dark Moon is in a wide opposition to Saturn retrograde in Aries, this could give the impression that someone is opposing development, stifling motivation and encouraging unwanted discipline and patience.

Moon, Herbs and Ritual

• Dark Moons are good for rest days and used for preparation work. Preparing pots, pot labels, soil, seed organisation and planting. Avoid harvesting until the Moon is visible in 1-2 days’ time. Though a good time to specifically plant or harvest roots.
• A cardinal air Moon thus moist and semi fertile
• Useful to support the kidneys and skin
• Herbs could include Nettle seed, Urtica urens
• A simple Dark/New Moon ritual is to detox in a magnesium salt rich bath or foot bath, with added fragrant herbs, essential oils or flower essences.

‘Thou shalt do nothing without the assistance of the moon,’ Agrippa.

‘The stars incline, they do not compel, a trinity of testimonial’s is needed for certainty. With foresight and preparation, a certainty can be prepared for, helping to either enhance or negate, as needed.’

These transits may affect you personally, if you are predisposed, this can be seen within your natal and other related charts, usually by what is termed a Trinity of Testimonial’s, though otherwise they are general.

If you are likely to be susceptible to this influence, making preparations of meditation and prayer, practicing forms of psychic self-defence maybe necessary. The best psychic self-defence is considered to be from those of your personal ancestral roots and not of foreign belief systems. Creating and maintaining a strong ancestral veneration practice is seen to strengthen against malicious forces.

The safe use of herbs and other remedies will always depend upon your unique health situation, and you should always take into consideration any possible contraindications; pregnancy and lactation, children’s doses, herb/drug combinations, allergic reactions and up and coming surgery, seek advice from your trusted health professional if not 100% sure.

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