The Sun and Moon both sit in Libra on October 11th, 2026, and they are so close they are nearly one—a New Moon in the sign of balance and choice. This is the moment of zero visibility, when the Moon blocks the Sun's light and we stand in the dark together, preparing for something. Mercury has already crossed into Scorpio's deeper waters, pulling conversation down beneath the surface, asking harder questions. Venus follows Mercury into Scorpio as well, shifting our desires from lightness toward intensity, from the intellectual toward the emotional. We are being pulled inward, and the softness of Libra's first half is giving way to something more probing.
Mars and Jupiter both burn in Leo, creating a fire that wants to expand, to move, to prove itself—but this energy sits across the wheel from the New Moon's introspective pull, creating a real tension in the day. You might feel the urge to act clash with the urge to pause and think. Saturn in Aries and Neptune also in Aries are asking what structures need to be rebuilt, what illusions need to dissolve before you can move forward with any real clarity. The moment is asking you to decide: Will you move from habit, or will you move from truth?
The Sky Today
☀ Sun 17° Libra ☽ Moon Libra (new moon) ☿ Mercury 12° Scorpio ♀ Venus 7° Scorpio ♂ Mars 7° Leo ♃ Jupiter 21° Leo ♄ Saturn 10° Aries ♅ Uranus 5° Gemini ♆ Neptune 2° Aries ♇ Pluto 3° Aquarius
♈ Aries
March 21 – April 19
foundation shifting
Saturn and Neptune are both moving through your sign right now, which means the ground beneath you is being tested and softened at the same time. Saturn asks what needs to be real, what needs to hold firm. Neptune asks what you need to release, what old stories no longer serve you. The New Moon in Libra is illuminating your relationships and partnerships—this is a moment to see clearly who and what matters, and to be honest about what doesn't work anymore.
Cosmic Homework: Name one relationship or commitment in your life that has been confusing you, and write down three honest questions about what you actually need from it.
♉ Taurus
April 20 – May 20
creation and risk
Mars and Jupiter are blazing through Leo, your sector of creativity, romance, and self-expression—two planets saying yes, move forward, take up space. But Mercury and Venus have moved into Scorpio, which rules your daily life and practical work. You're being pulled between the desire to dream big and the need to attend to the details, to do the mundane work that actually holds things together. The New Moon in Libra is asking you to think about your collaborations and creative partnerships right now.
Cosmic Homework: Identify one creative project or personal goal that has been sitting dormant, and commit to one small concrete action you will take this week.
♊ Gemini
May 21 – June 20
home and heart
Uranus is in your sign right now, which means you are the experiment, you are the one being rewired and remade. The New Moon in Libra is happening in your sector of home, family, and emotional foundation—this is about what you're building or rebuilding at the center of your life. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are pushing you to expand your sense of safety and belonging, to claim more space for yourself in your own home. Meanwhile, Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are shifting how you communicate with the people closest to you, asking for more depth, more honesty.
Cosmic Homework: Have one difficult conversation this week with someone in your home or family about something you have been avoiding.
♋ Cancer
June 21 – July 22
words and clarity
Mercury has moved into Scorpio, your sector of communication and siblings, and Venus is right behind it—these are planets that want to say something real, something that matters. The New Moon in Libra is right on your communication axis, which means this is a powerful moment for writing, speaking, teaching, or having a conversation that changes something. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are supporting the effort, giving you courage and amplification. This is the moment to say what you've been thinking.
Cosmic Homework: Send a message or schedule a call with someone whose perspective you need to hear, or whose ear you need to reach.
♌ Leo
July 23 – August 22
value and worth
Mars and Jupiter are in your sign right now, which is your superpower moment—you have momentum, resources, and the guts to ask for more. But Venus and Mercury have moved into Scorpio, your money and value sector, and they are asking you to look honestly at what you're worth and what you're receiving. The New Moon in Libra is illuminating your sense of self-worth and what you bring to the world. This is not a moment to settle or play small—it's a moment to know your value and price accordingly.
Cosmic Homework: Write down three things you do well and one thing you have been undercharging for, either financially or emotionally.
♍ Virgo
August 23 – September 22
renewal and rest
The New Moon in Libra is happening in your sector of completion and rest—this is a dark moment, a pause, a threshold before something new begins. Saturn and Neptune in Aries are asking you to look at what narratives you're ready to outgrow, what old identities no longer fit. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are in your sector of self, of who you are becoming. This is a moment to be quiet, to journal, to sit with yourself and ask what you want to create in the next cycle.
Cosmic Homework: Spend time alone this week doing something restorative—walk, rest, sit still—without a plan or destination.
♎ Libra
September 23 – October 22
connection and intention
The New Moon is in your sign, which is the most potent moment of your entire year for setting intention and planting seeds. This is your personal reset, your moment to declare who you want to become. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are asking you to connect more deeply with your community, your friendships, and your shared vision of the future. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are amplifying your visibility—this is not a time to hide. What do you want to be known for? This is the moment to say it out loud.
Cosmic Homework: Write down one thing you want to create or become between now and the next New Moon in Libra, and tell one person about it.
♏ Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
legacy and visibility
Mercury and Venus have just moved into your sign, which is your moment to speak and to be heard—you have magnetism and clarity right now. The New Moon in Libra is illuminating your sector of reputation and public presence, which means this is a powerful moment for thinking about what you want to be known for, what mark you want to leave. Saturn and Neptune in Aries are asking you to examine your relationship with ambition and success. Are you building something real, or something built on illusion? Mars and Jupiter in Leo are supporting your efforts from behind the scenes.
Cosmic Homework: Update your professional bio or describe yourself in one sentence the way you actually want to be seen in the world.
♐ Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
expansion and truth
The New Moon in Libra is happening in your sector of travel, higher learning, and meaning—this is a moment to ask what you believe, what truth you're seeking, where you need to go. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are asking deeper questions about your relationship to freedom and expansion. Do you believe the stories you've been telling yourself about possibility? Mars and Jupiter are in your sector of community and friendship, asking you to reach out, to build, to create something with others. This is a moment of real intellectual and spiritual hunger.
Cosmic Homework: Sign up for a class, plan a trip, or commit to reading one book on a subject that fascinates you.
♑ Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
intimacy and merger
The New Moon in Libra is in your sector of shared resources, intimacy, and transformation—this is about what you're building with others, what you're willing to merge with and trust. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are both in this same sector, which means you're being asked to have deeper conversations about money, commitment, and vulnerability. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are in your sector of career and public achievement, pushing you toward visibility and leadership. You're being asked to build something together, even as you're stepping into more personal power.
Cosmic Homework: Have one conversation this week about money, resources, or commitment with someone you share life or work with.
♒ Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
partnership and reflection
Pluto is in your sign, which means you are in a years-long process of transformation and self-reinvention. The New Moon in Libra is in your sector of partnerships and marriage—this is about what you're building with others, what you want your closest relationships to be. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are asking you to be honest about what you need emotionally and what you're willing to compromise on. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are in your sector of higher learning and meaning, pushing you to expand your horizons and think bigger about your future.
Cosmic Homework: Write down one thing you want to be true in your closest relationship, and one thing you need to let go of.
♓ Pisces
February 19 – March 20
work and wellness
The New Moon in Libra is in your sector of daily life, health, and service—this is about the small routines and structures that actually hold your life together. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio are asking you to look at what you're creating with your hands and mind, what work actually matters to you. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are in your sector of intimacy and shared resources, pushing you toward deeper connection and trust. This is a moment to reset your daily practices and ask what serves your wellbeing and what doesn't.
Cosmic Homework: Change one daily habit or routine this week in a way that actually serves your health or peace of mind.
