A Portal to Balance - Libra Full Moon
Full Moon in Libra
April 12, 2025
A Portal to Balance
The full moon is a time of culmination and fulfillment of the intention we set at the new moon. Some of us set short-term intentions. Some of us use the new moon energy to adopt long-term intentions that we know won’t be accomplished in a single lunar cycle, but we leverage the energy of each new and full moon to support our vision and adjust the limiting beliefs that stand in the way of accomplishing our goals. So, it may be a time to renew or adjust our intentions based on what we have learned over the last two weeks. I invite us to think about:
What has supported our intentions?
What has hindered them?
Is it time for a reset or time to capitalize on the fulfillment of our goals?
Full Moon In Libra
The full moon in Libra carries the energy of harmony, balance, justice, peacemaking, diplomacy, and fairness. Its primary focus is on relationships. But we are called to find balance and harmony within ourselves and our world, too.
Libra is on an axis with Aries. Aries energy focuses on personal needs and on propelling oneself forward. Libra focuses on harmonizing relationships and on the needs of others. Aries energy is more masculine: It’s the energy of doing, setting goals, achieving them, and establishing structure and rules. Masculine energy tends to be more intellectual.
Though Libra is an intellectual air sign, the moon’s influence connects it more to insight rather than strictly rational thinking. A Libra full moon energy is more feminine: collaboration, connection, intuition, and flowing with the cycles of life characterize the energy. We are being called to bring these parts of ourselves into balance.
There are many ways that we can identify where we feel out of balance in our relationship with ourselves. We may be torn between social activity and solitude, the spiritual and the material, love and career, responsibility and freedom, collaboration and independence, rest and activity; and much more. I invite us to take some quiet time and reflect on where we feel like we’ve been riding a seesaw. Once we’ve identified an area where we feel out of balance, be curious about it. Is it all or nothing or can we have both?
Libra also carries the energies of fairness and justice. Is someone being unfair to us? Are we being fair to this person? Are we expecting what they aren’t able to give? How do we address this without anger? Is there injustice that we have the capacity to remedy? Are we hesitating? Why? Why not?
Our biggest challenge right now may be Libra’s energy of diplomacy and peacemaking. The energy of this full moon is available to support connection with those that have very different views than we do. This full moon may provide a conducive environment for finding common ground, as long as we tread carefully.
The full moon in Libra emphasizes harmony, balance, peace-making, justice, with a particular focus on relationships—both with others and within ourselves. The Libra full moon integrates Libra's “masculine” intellect and the “feminine” aspects of the moon. The Libra full moon's insightful and emotional energy, contrasts Aries’ masculine, goal-driven, and intellectual focus. This lunar event invites integration of both energies: the flowing and the structured, the emotional and the rational.
It's a time to reflect not just on interpersonal dynamics, but also on our internal balance. When we feel pushed or pulled in one direction or another, it’s time to pursue creating harmony between these aspects of our lives. Libra also calls attention to fairness in our personal relationships and justice in a larger setting.
This is a promising environment to bring the energy of diplomacy and peacemaking to relationships that are out of balance. We need to tread carefully and listen closely to where we can find common ground.
Ultimately, a Libra full moon is a portal for creating deeper inner and outer balance and harmony.
Influences from other planets
Chiron in Aries highlights past wounds related to identity and self-expression. This aspect offers an opportunity for healing by addressing unresolved issues and fostering self-acceptance.
Mars in Cancer may stir emotional tensions, potentially leading to impulsive reactions. When we feel ourselves start to react, we can pause and take a deep breath. From a more centered place, we can respond with patience and mindfulness during this period.
Jupiter in Gemini promotes optimism and opportunities for growth. This aspect supports the expansion of personal horizons.
In conclusion, the April 12th full moon in Libra invites introspection on how personal actions align with relational and internal dynamics, urging the cultivation of balance, fairness, peace-making, and authenticity in interactions.
Mindful Activity:
I invite you to gather three to five small stones. While focusing on the energy of balance, use the stones to build a small cairn by stacking and balancing one stone upon another. Cairns have served many purposes. They can be found on hiking trails. In that setting, they serve to guide and keep you on your path.
Note what comes up for you.