New Moon in Libra
When: October 6th, 7AM EST
With the Sun in Libra, we are entering a new lunar cycle. This cycle begins with a new moon in Libra, and ends with a full moon in Aries. Each Zodiac season has these cycles, and each bring important lessons associated with that energy. New moons are associated with beginnings and setting intentions for what you’d like to achieve before the full moon. With Libra steering the energetic direction we can expect to feel more motivated to start new partnerships. These can be business partnerships, romantic, or platonic friendships. This would also be a great time to sit down and create your budget for October (or beyond!) to plot your upcoming expenses to prepare for the holiday season. Libra energy is often associated with indecisiveness, but that’s not the true nature of Libra. This energy can commit to decisions quite well actually, but their focus is on finding the best compromise to fit each situation. Compromise is the real goal in each decision they make. Ruled by Venus, Libra is very keen on how things present and feel. Which could have you paying extra attention to the quality and appearance of things on this day. You will likely find yourself deep in thought during this new moon, examining your own motivations for each path you can take. Try to flow with this energy, as it’s here to teach you to spend more time in the deliberating process. This is not a time to jump into a new commitment without weighing out your options. You may be presented with opportunities for new partnerships yes, but you’re meant to think them over during this time. Make sure they’re right, and fair, to you.
Here is what to expect from this new moon energy based on your moon sign:
♈Aries: Libra is your opposite sign, meaning this will feel quite intense for you. You may feel halted or stalled in your ambitions. This feels uncomfortable because you enjoy challenging yourself by jumping head first into new experiences. This time around you’ll be paused and focused on the possible outcomes for your choices. Do your best to slow down and flow with this energy. You don’t often get a break or breather from your active life. Because you’re so comfortable with taking leaps of faith others have come to expect this from you. Use this new moon as an opportunity to sit with yourself and rest. Think of what your next moves are and really plot out what you’ll do if things don’t go as planned.
♉Taurus: You’re no stranger to creating budgets and plans, but you are a tad resistant to changing your trajectory. This new moon will be pushing you to consider all of your options, including ones that lie outside of your personal interests. This is of course not a time to abandon ship or cancel anything. Just be willing and open to consider options that you wouldn’t normally entertain. This energy is very challenging for you, so give yourself space to sit with feelings of discomfort. Use this new moon to set intentions for being more open minded about how you achieve your goals.
♊Gemini: You share a lot in common with Libra when it comes to conflict resolution, so this energy feels familiar and comfortable. This new moon will be a reminder for you to actually thoroughly plot out your ideas and schedules. You’re skilled in multitasking yes, but you’re also incredibly forgetful. Don’t let good ideas slip away! Set aside time during this new moon to sit and plot out where you’d like to be, what you’d like to do, and what your expected outcomes are. Boring, I know, but necessary. You may even find that a lot of these ideas are worthy of pursuing at a later time and must be catalogued for future use.
♋Cancer: This energy feels very conflicting for you and may leave you feeling tired. You’re not as social as Libra, and don’t see the need for creating a large social group. You have close friends of course, but you keep your circle small to protect yourself. This new moon may present as being invited to a social gathering with people you don’t know very well. Or your current circle of friends asking you to attend many different events that have conflicting times. Choose what works best for you, but remember to first listen to what you want. You often neglect your own needs in order to comfort others. This new moon will push that dilemma on you so that you can see the importance of not self-compromising.
♌Leo: You and Libra have a lot in common actually. You both have a deeper understanding of the emotional reward that comes with partnerships. You lift others up because you know it feels good to be hyped. This new moon is going to call you to really spread the love. You could boost a friend’s confidence with some compliments or leave a generous tip to your server. Both would be wonderful ways to use the new moon’s energy. You’re also encouraged to devote some time to focus on your long-term goals, create a clear plan for how you’re going to create your vision.
♍Virgo: You share the ability to plan for the future with Libra. You both have the ability to dream a plan and see it through to completion. However, at times the friendly compromise part is rather difficult for you. Remember that although you have fantastic ideas for how others can improve, they may not always wish to be critiqued. This is where that friendly Libra energy comes in. They are able to hold in criticism when the other person is not seeking advice. Instead, use this new moon to have a look at your upcoming deadlines or goals to make some needed changes. You’ll have more energy to see where you can make things more efficient.
♎Libra: Your energy is being highlighted here, and all during Libra season actually. This is going to feel very intense for you, with a rush of energy to your emotions. You don’t typically divulge what’s going on in that enigmatic mind of yours, do you? Preferring to keep things light and friendly you may find that holding in your feelings to keep the peace does not always work. For this new moon allow yourself to address your feelings. You can tell a trusted friend or write them down in a journal. Then give yourself some time to write what you’d like to accomplish over the next few weeks. There’s going to be wonderful new opportunities for you!
♏Scorpio: You take Libra’s ability to hide their emotions to the next level. You prefer to keep most of your feelings locked away deep within, and when you do decide to share the depth of your true feelings can overwhelm others. Because your feelings are so intense you may find yourself on the defensive when beginning new partnerships. You’re not sure if they’re trustworthy just yet. Always trust your gut, but this new moon will present you an opportunity to begin a new friendship. You don’t have to jump in right away, but be willing to have fun interacting with a new person. Set intentions for allowing more playfulness into your life during this lunar cycle.
♐Sagittarius: You may not often weigh out your options before beginning a new project, but you are incredibly fun spirited like a Libra! You keep things lively and the way you speak your mind often garners the admiration of Libras around you. This new moon will give you an opportunity to practice speaking with more tact. Be deliberate with your words, and be mindful of how others react to what you say. This energy is offering you a new perspective in your interpersonal relationships. You’re strongly encouraged to embrace it! It can be eye-opening to play the diplomatic role of Libra.
♑Capricorn: You don’t share a whole lot in common with Libra, which can make this energy challenging for you. You hold compassion for others like they do but your main objective always comes first when dealing with others. You stick to objective facts in any argument, which is useful at times, but remember that the argument is had between people with complex emotions. This new moon will present you with opportunities to see many different perspectives of one single conflict. This will feel uncomfortable but is meant to teach you how to widen your idea of what is “fair”. You are also encouraged to set intentions for balancing your various responsibilities. Make sure you’re making time for activities that bring you joy.
♒Aquarius: You share a lot in common with Libra. You enjoy large social circles and working in teams to achieve shared goals. During this new moon you’ll be called to focus more on connecting with others on a deeper level. You have a lot of surface level connections, but make sure to set aside time to connect with your closer friends during this time. You’ll be presented with opportunities to open up to others emotionally, and you’re encouraged to do so. Remember that there is value in the way an emotion feels, not just why it occurs. Use this time to also set intentions for making more authentic connections in the future.
♓Pisces: Libra energy feels a tad uncomfortable for you because you think in more abstract modalities and they’re very material. You do share their ability to befriend anyone, though. This new moon will likely present you with opportunities to make important decisions. You may feel uncomfortable with this responsibility as you’ll also see the many different options that Libra is hyper aware of. When you make decisions, you usually go with what you feel is best because you trust your feelings. So, you’ll have a taste of Libra life where you are aware of how each option will affect the outcome. Use this new moon to set intentions to plan your decisions with more intention.
