Equanimity and balance at the tipping point We met yesterday as the Moon entering Capricorn squared the Sun in Libra, less than a day after the Autumnal Equinox. The Equinox – or “equal night” – is the day when the Sun reaches 0 degree of Libra, and days and nights are of equal length. This moment of balance is the tipping point into the progressively shorter days and greater darkness through the autumn. On the planetary front, we looked at a ‘T-square’ arrangement between Mercury in Libra opposite Mars in Aries and both squared by Saturn in Capricorn. With three of four cardinal signs activated, we are missing the soothing presence of Cancer. The three planets in their angles to each other seem to me like a challenge to put our perceptions to the test, perhaps even showing us places where we are overly critical, especially of ourselves. Libra, signified by the only object in the Zodiac – the scales – represents balance and harmony. A wonderful descriptor for this sign comes to us from the Yoga Sutras as well as Buddhist teachings: equanimity. Equanimity, from two root words meaning “evenness” and “mind” or “Spirit” is one of the divine qualities (Brahmaviharas). Each of these qualities has a ‘near enemy’, or toxic mimic, and a ‘far enemy’ which is its opposite. In the case of equanimity, the near enemy is indifference or detachment. Rather than not caring, equanimity is the state of staying centered even in pain or difficulty. Its far enemy is grasping and judgment, and trying to hold onto what we like while pushing away what we don’t like. Our prompt for the short writing session was this: List some joys of autumn! Our longer writing period began with these prompts: How do you find equanimity and balance? or Start with “when I reach my tipping point…” Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Published by kristineeb2013 Astrologer, teacher, healer, embodiment ally. Reclaim your natural wisdom. View all posts by kristineeb2013