From the Other Side: New Moon in Libra 2026

New Moon @ 17 degrees Libra 22’
October 10, 2026
8:50 AM PDT
11:50 AM EDT

October’s New Moon in tropical Libra occurs during the early phase of Venus’ retrograde cycle and a Mars-Venus square. With a wide opposition from the New Moon to Saturn, this depicts a challenging integration, but also a powerful opening to clear and clarify stagnant relational or unconscious issues.

Venus’ retrograde cycle through Scorpio may not be the most auspicious face of Venus, especially as she backtracks into a hard square aspect with classical Scorpio ruler Mars. Venus in Scorpio is not comfortable territory, and a recent station here may have amplified problems that have been brewing in the background for some time.

Both Venusian and Scorpionic archetypes are powerful emotional energies, and life can take on this shadowy emotional tint right now for many reasons. There are also likely deeper layers of ourselves, relationships, and current experiences that “feel off” or even threatening. But much insight and clarity about ourselves and others can emerge from all of this, with positive benefits in the future.

Conflicts or incongruencies in our interactions are likely, but so are powerful changes of heart. In considering Mercury’s upcoming retrograde cycle (beginning October 24th), and Venus’ current retrograde (until November 13), this is not a time for hasty decisions. Think deeply about what's coming up right now, especially as it relates to key relationships, the flow of creative/sexual energy, and current ambitions or objectives.

It is best to let ourselves feel and experience more now, and take more critical action once we have a clearer sense of what’s been going on (think late November and into December). This can be a powerful transitional time for many of us, even serendipitous and potentially life-changing. Still, there’s also a lot we need to feel, reflect on, and ruminate over. Aside from serious, critical matters we shouldn’t ignore, it might be wise to let the dust settle and watch the larger unfolding process more carefully.