A Cosmic Clean Slate: The Libra New Moon

Once a month, the cosmos offers us a divine reset button: the New Moon, a.k.a the universe’s invitation to start fresh.

The Celestial Mechanics: What is a New Moon?

Astronomically, a New Moon occurs when the Moon, in its 28-day orbit around the Earth, lines up between the Earth and the Sun. From our perspective, the Sun illuminates the "far side" of the Moon, leaving the side we see in complete shadow. It is, in effect, an invisible Moon.

Astrologically, this is a Sun-Moon conjunction. The Sun (our consciousness, ego, and vitality) and the Moon (our emotions, instincts, and inner world) are together at the exact same degree of the same zodiac sign. Their energies merge completely. This alignment wipes the slate clean, marking the beginning of a new emotional and energetic cycle.

If the Full Moon is a time of climax and release, the New Moon is the fertile void. Harnessing this energy is about intention, not intense action. You are planting a seed, not harvesting the crop.

This Week’s Main Event: The New Moon at 28° Libra

For the past two years, Libra New Moons have coincided with dramatic Solar Eclipses, tied to the karmic South Node. Eclipses are cosmic agents of chaos and fate; they rip things out of our lives and force sudden, fated changes. They are anything but gentle, particularly for those with sensitive natal chart placements in their path.

Earlier today, October 21, the moon became New at 28 degrees of Libra. This is the one we’ve been waiting for: the first "clean" New Moon in Libra we've experienced since September 25, 2022. Since that time, the South Node of karma and release completed its somewhat rare (happens every ~18.5 years) tour of Libra, having moved on to Virgo this past January. This means the universe is finally handing the pen back to us. Rather than being forced to change, we are being invited to build.

This New Moon is a powerful, conscious, and divinely supported opportunity to redefine our relationships. It's time to set intentions for the partnerships we deserve, free from the karmic baggage of the past. The key is to do so while honoring our individual wounds and resisting the pull of mere emotional comfort, aiming instead for genuine, balanced growth.

The Ruler: Venus in Libra 

This New Moon is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and harmony. And Venus is currently in Libra, her home sign, where she strong, harmonious, and magnetic. This New Moon is supercharged with grace, diplomacy, and a powerful desire for beauty and partnership. It’s a blessed new beginning for love, art, self-worth, and finance.

Opposite Chiron Rx in Aries

The "we" of this New Moon (the fact it is taking place in Libra, which is hardwired to pursue balance and compromise) is staring down a "me" of sorts, which is Aries. More than that, Chiron – the wounded healer of the zodiac – is in close opposition to the New Moon itself. Chiron in Aries represents the wound of identity, of feeling like we have to fight to exist, or that our needs are invalid. One question that comes to mind: "How can I be a good partner without losing myself?"

Square Jupiter in Cancer

There is a creative tension with Jupiter, the planet of expansion, in the nurturing sign of Cancer. This square creates a pull between our desire for a beautiful, balanced new relationship (Libra) and our comfortable emotional habits or family loyalties (Cancer). Jupiter in Cancer wants more comfort, more security. This aspect warns against emotional indulgence or over-promising just to keep the peace. The invitation is to grow beyond our old emotional patterns to build healthier, more balanced connections.

Your New Moon Horoscope: An Intention for Each Sign

Aries (7th House of Partnership) A brand-new chapter in your one-on-one relationships is here. This is for setting intentions for a new partnership (business or romance) or a new level of harmony with an existing one.

Your intention: "I build relationships that are a team of equals, where my strength is an asset, not a threat."

Taurus (6th House of Daily Rituals) This is a reset for your health, wellness, and work-life. Time to design a daily routine that brings you beauty and peace, not just efficiency. 

Your intention: "I create daily habits that nourish my body, mind, and spirit."

Gemini (5th House of Pleasure & Creativity) A new spark of joy, a new creative project, or a new romance is on the table. This is your green light to pursue what (and/or who) you love. 

Your intention: "I am a clear channel for creativity and joy, and I attract playful, inspiring connections."

Cancer (4th House of Home & Family) A fresh start for your foundations. This could be a new home, a new family dynamic, or a renewed senset of inner peace. 

Your intention: "I build a home environment and inner world founded on balance, beauty, and emotional security."

Leo (3rd House of Communication) Your words have new power. This is the time to start a new writing project, launch a podcast, or simply change the way you speak to others (and yourself). 

Your intention: "I communicate with clarity, grace, and diplomacy, building bridges with my words."

Virgo (2nd House of Value & Income) This is a major reset for your finances and self-worth. Plant seeds for a new income stream or a new budget that reflects what you truly value. 

Your intention: "I attract abundance and build financial stability that honors my true worth."

Libra (1st House of Self & Identity) This is your New Moon, and it’s a total rebrand. A new look, a new personal project, a new way of presenting yourself to the world. Focus on you. 

Your intention: "I emerge as my most authentic, graceful, and balanced self, leading with confidence."

Scorpio (12th House of the Subconscious) A deep spiritual reset. This is your time to release old ghosts, patterns, and self-sabotage. Your intuition is your superpower now. 

Your intention: "I release all that is not in my highest good and surrender to my inner wisdom."

Sagittarius (11th House of Community) New friends, new networks, new long-term dreams. This is about finding your people and visualizing the future you truly want to build. 

Your intention: "I call in my soul-tribe and align my actions with my most expansive future vision."

Capricorn (10th House of Career & Public Life) A new beginning in your career. This is the moment to plant seeds for a promotion, a new job, or a new public reputation. Your intention: "I build a career and public legacy that is balanced, respected, and authentically mine."

Aquarius (9th House of Wisdom & Expansion) A new belief system, travel plan, or course of study. Your mind is expanding. It’s time to define what you believe in and what you want to learn. 

Your intention: "I open my mind to new philosophies and horizons, and I embrace expansive growth."

Pisces (8th House of Transformation & Intimacy) This is a deep one. A new level of intimacy, a reset on shared finances, or a profound psychological breakthrough. It’s time to be vulnerable. 

Your intention: "I embrace deep, transformative healing and cultivate true intimacy with myself and others."