Libra represents the part of the soul’s evolution where the focus is on outward manifestation for the last time before turning to introspection. Libra is a turning point where achievements are measured -- but not in the way that we normally think of.
It’s more likened to the human heart being weighed upon the scales of the goddess Ma’at at the end of our lives. She weighs our heart against a sacred feather, if the heart is not lighter than the feather, we are not allowed to pass on to the next life. This asks of us to measure our achievements in the grand scheme of the universe, rather than the small, societal ideals of the time.
When we are in alignment with ourselves and with the earth then we become more powerful.
In my Reiki classes I teach that when you start to notice yourself losing power it can be beneficial to look around and see what might be draining you of your life-force. Is it an unequal relationship? Is it giving yourself to a job that doesn’t value you? Is it a belief that you think things should be different than they are?
It can be nuanced but this is the time of year that we can really start to look around and see what we want to keep nourishing and what needs to fall away. I want to emphasize this because there are many ideas in our society that are holding us back from feeling fulfilled, happy, and content. Maybe we don’t need to manifest more money, maybe we actually need more social support from our community and government. Maybe we don’t need to have more things, maybe we would just like more time. Maybe we are working extra hard at a job that is not suited to our skills, interests, and talents.
Our manifesting should be holistic and helping us to get free, not trapping us further.
Mabon asks us to find the things that actually give us soul-nourishment and to see where we can continue to cultivate those areas of our life. If your witchcraft or manifestation practice is making you feel more unsettled and anxious, it may be worth it to see if there are new beliefs to manifest within yourself. ones that make you feel contented and whole.