The New Moon in Libra arrives on October 10th, landing at 8° and pulling us into a reset moment. This is the darkest phase of the lunar cycle—the blank page before the narrative begins. The Sun and Moon sit together in the sign of balance and deliberation, asking us to pause before we act, to weigh what matters and what doesn't. Meanwhile, Mercury and Venus have already slipped into Scorpio, moving beneath the surface, asking harder questions. There is a seriousness in the air, a readiness to go deeper.
Mars in Leo and Jupiter in Leo are still locked in their dance of amplified boldness, still pushing for expression and expansion from the fire sign. But the New Moon's invitation is quieter, more introspective. This is not a day for grand announcements; it's a day for getting clear on what you actually want before you speak it aloud. The Libran New Moon wants you to know the difference between what looks good and what actually serves you. We are being called to make a real choice, not a convenient one.
The Sky Today
☀ Sun 16° Libra ☽ Moon Libra (new moon) ☿ Mercury 11° Scorpio ♀ Venus 7° Scorpio ♂ Mars 6° Leo ♃ Jupiter 21° Leo ♄ Saturn 10° Aries ♅ Uranus 5° Gemini ♆ Neptune 2° Aries ♇ Pluto 3° Aquarius
♈ Aries
March 21 – April 19
clarity through hardship
Saturn sits in your sign, asking you to get real with yourself about what you've been avoiding. The New Moon in Libra illuminates your relationship sector—the partnerships and mirrors that show you who you are. This is not soft energy. This is the moment when you stop pretending things are fine and admit what needs to change. What would it mean to stand in your own authority rather than seek permission from someone else?
Cosmic Homework: Name one relationship dynamic that has been draining you and decide whether you want to renegotiate it or release it.
♉ Taurus
April 20 – May 20
work and creation
The New Moon illuminates your sector of creative expression and daily work, asking you to plant a seed around what you want to make or do. Venus in Scorpio is in your sector of romance and pleasure, but she's asking you to get underneath the surface—to want something real, not something that looks good on the surface. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are pushing you to take up more space in your own life. Are you creating what you actually want, or what you think you should want?
Cosmic Homework: Outline one creative project or daily practice that would make you feel more alive, even if it seems small.
♊ Gemini
May 21 – June 20
heart and play
Uranus in your sign has been loosening the foundations of who you thought you were, and on this New Moon, you're invited to set an intention around self-expression that feels authentic to your new self. Venus and Mercury are both in Scorpio, in your sector of home and family—conversations here are going to get real, possibly uncomfortable. This is not a time for small talk or surface pleasantries. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are activating your foundation, asking you to build something stable. What do you want your inner world to look like?
Cosmic Homework: Have one conversation with someone you live with or are close to that you've been postponing, even if it feels awkward.
♋ Cancer
June 21 – July 22
words and witness
Mercury and Venus are both in Scorpio now, moving through your communication sector and asking you to speak with more depth and intention. The New Moon in Libra is lighting up this same territory—this is a moment to set intentions around how you want to express yourself, what you want to be known for. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are in your sector of short journeys and conversations, pushing you toward more boldness in how you show up. You are being asked to speak something true that you've kept quiet. Does your voice reflect what you actually believe?
Cosmic Homework: Write down one thing you've been thinking but haven't said, then decide whether and when to say it out loud.
♌ Leo
July 23 – August 22
resources and worth
Mars and Jupiter are both in your sign, amplifying your presence and your appetite for more—more recognition, more security, more of what matters to you. The New Moon in Libra is landing in your sector of resources and self-worth, asking you to plant a seed around what you deserve and what you're willing to accept. Venus in Scorpio is asking you to get honest about money, value, and what you actually want versus what you think looks good. This is a recalibration moment. What does real abundance look like for you, not for anyone else?
Cosmic Homework: List three things you value about yourself that have nothing to do with money, status, or what anyone else thinks.
♍ Virgo
August 23 – September 22
becoming and identity
The New Moon in Libra is landing in your sign, asking you to reset your sense of self. This is powerful—this is you getting to decide who you want to become. Mercury is in Scorpio, moving through your sector of creativity and self-expression, asking you to think deeper about what you want to put out into the world. Venus is there too, suggesting that what you want to express is tied to something you actually value, not something you think will impress people. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are lighting up your subconscious and private world. What version of yourself are you ready to step into?
Cosmic Homework: Describe yourself as you want to be known, then live according to that description for the next two weeks.
♎ Libra
September 23 – October 22
rest and integration
This New Moon is in your sign, but it's landing in your sector of rest, solitude, and integration. This is not a time to push outward; it's a time to retreat and process what's been happening. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are asking you to get quiet and honest about what you need. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are lighting up your friendship and community sector, suggesting that once you've gotten clear on your own inner world, you'll have something real to offer others. What do you need to let go of before you can move forward?
Cosmic Homework: Spend an hour alone doing something restorative, without your phone, and notice what comes up.
♏ Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
connection and vision
Mercury and Venus are both in your sign now, amplifying your presence and your ability to see clearly into situations. The New Moon in Libra is landing in your sector of friendships, community, and shared vision—this is a moment to plant a seed around what you want to build with others, what kind of circle you want to be part of. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are asking you to step into a more visible role, to lead rather than hide. You're being asked to speak your vision aloud. What would it mean to stop waiting for permission and start building what you actually want?
Cosmic Homework: Reach out to one person whose vision or values align with yours and propose a collaboration or deeper conversation.
♐ Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
ambition and visibility
The New Moon in Libra is landing in your sector of career, reputation, and public presence—this is a moment to set an intention around what you want to be known for, what impact you want to have. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are asking you to think strategically about how you present yourself, but with authenticity. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are still pushing you outward and upward, amplifying your hunger for achievement. But the New Moon is asking: what are you building this for? Is it aligned with what actually matters to you, or are you chasing something that looks impressive from the outside?
Cosmic Homework: Articulate one professional goal that reflects something you genuinely care about, not just something that looks good on paper.
♑ Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
learning and expansion
The New Moon in Libra is lighting up your sector of learning, travel, and expansion—this is a moment to set an intention around what you want to explore or understand more deeply. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are asking you to dig beneath the surface of what interests you; they want you to find the real questions, not the easy answers. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are still pushing you to take risks, to move beyond what feels familiar. What would it mean to pursue what genuinely fascinates you, even if you don't know where it leads?
Cosmic Homework: Choose one subject or skill you've been curious about and commit to learning something concrete about it this month.
♒ Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
depth and transformation
The New Moon in Libra is landing in your sector of intimacy, shared resources, and transformation—this is a potent moment for resetting what you want from your closest relationships and your sense of emotional security. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are asking you to go deep, to ask the hard questions, to want something real instead of something that just looks comfortable. Pluto in your sign continues its slow work of dismantling and rebuilding your sense of self. This is not a gentle season, but it's honest. What are you ready to transform?
Cosmic Homework: Have one vulnerable conversation with someone you trust about something you've been carrying alone.
♓ Pisces
February 19 – March 20
partnership and choice
The New Moon in Libra is landing in your sector of partnership and close relationships—this is a moment to set an intention around what you want from the people closest to you. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are moving through your sector of creativity and pleasure, asking you to connect with what you actually desire, not what you think you should want. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are pushing you to stand your ground, to assert what matters to you rather than always accommodating others. This is a reckoning moment. Are your relationships feeding you or draining you?
Cosmic Homework: Write down three non-negotiable needs you have in your closest relationships and share at least one with the person involved.
