The Libra New Moon Starts Your Relationship Reset

The first new moon of fall is here! And just like the beautiful, aesthetically pleasing season of autumn, this new moon is happening in a sign connected to beauty and love and harmony, Libra.

This new moon rises on October 10 in Libra, and it lights up all of our one-on-one connections. Romantic relationships, yes, but also friendships, business partners, collaborators, and even the relationship you have with yourself (which is kind of the foundation for all the others, right?). The ones you’re in, the ones you’ve outgrown, and the ones you’re ready to call in. Think of this new moon as a relationship reset.

We’re right in the middle of Libra season, the season of partnership, balance, and give-and-take. But there’s a twist… Venus, the planet that rules Libra (and rules love, money, and attraction), stationed retrograde in Scorpio on October 3. So the planet ruling this new moon is walking backward through the deepest, most truth-seeking sign of the zodiac. Which means this isn’t just a sweet, rose-colored new moon… It’s a new moon with some depth to it.

Venus Retrograde in Scorpio: Looking at Our Relationship Shadows

Venus retrograde is a time for review. A relationship audit, so to speak. Looking back at our relationships, our patterns, and what we believe we deserve when it comes to love. And in Scorpio? It isn’t subtle… It goes deep. It wants to know what’s beneath the surface.

So if you’ve noticed old feelings bubbling up, an ex popping into your mind or your DMs ;), or a friendship that suddenly feels a little off, that’s very Venus retrograde in Scorpio energy. It’s shining a light on the things we don’t always want to look at. The one-sided dynamics. The resentment swallowed to keep the peace. The showing up for people who don’t show up for us. Bringing to the surface the things that could feel uncomfortable to look at.

But even though this can be a difficult thing, it is also a good thing. Because you can’t set a clear intention for your relationships if you’re not being honest about them.

Libra Season: The Art of Giving and Receiving

Libra is the sign of the scales, and at its heart, Libra is about balance. Not perfection… balance. In relationships, that looks like reciprocity. Of course, there could be seasons where one person is going through something and so, in turn, someone is giving more in the relationship. But in general, the goal is reciprocity. Both people giving. Both people receiving. Both people feeling seen. Both people feeling loved.

So on this new moon, do some pondering. Which relationships feel balanced? Which ones feel heavy? Where are you over-giving, and where could you be letting someone in a little more? And this goes for all of our one-on-one relationships.

Setting Your Relationship Intentions

Here’s the good news… Even with Venus retrograde, this is still a new moon, a fresh start in the lunar cycle and a clean energetic slate. And Venus retrograde in Scorpio actually makes this a really powerful time to set intentions around love and connection, because you’re setting them from a place of honesty.

A few ways to work with this new moon:

Write down what you’re ready to release from your relationships. A pattern, a role you always end up playing, a dynamic that keeps repeating.

Then write down the kind of relationships you want to call in. How do you want to feel? What does reciprocity actually look like for you?

And then, possibly pick one small tangible way to honor that intention this week. Maybe it’s saying no to something. Maybe it’s getting more plans on the calendar with a friend who shows up for you.

And if this new moon feels more like a releasing one for you, that very much works too!! Sometimes making room for the relationships you want starts with thinking about if you need to let go of the ones that no longer fit.

Your New Moon in Libra Horoscope

Read for your rising sign first, since that connects most directly to your birth chart, and then read your sun sign to add to the insight. And as always, take what resonates and leave what doesn’t.

Aries

This new moon lands in your house of partnership and one-on-one relationships. With Venus retrograde in your house of intimacy, you might be getting some clarity on what you truly need from the people closest to you. This is a great time to set an intention for more balance in your partnerships… and yes, that means letting someone else take the lead sometimes ;).

Taurus

This new moon falls in your house of health, routines, and daily work. With your ruling planet Venus retrograde, you may be rethinking who and what gets your everyday energy. Notice the relationships at work and in your daily life that feel balanced, and the ones that feel like a lot of give with very little take. Small shifts in your routine can make a big difference right now.

Gemini

This new moon lights up your house of romance, creativity, and joy. This is a lovely time to set intentions around the kind of love and fun you want more of. What lights you up? Who makes you laugh? Make room for the people who feel like play.

Cancer

This new moon settles into your home and family sector. This could be a meaningful time to look at the relationships that make up your foundation, including family, chosen family, and the people you live with. What would make home feel more nurturing and more mutual? Your sweet heart deserves to be cared for as much as you care for everyone else.

Leo

This new moon touches your house of communication. This is a great window for the honest conversations you might have been putting off. Say what you need, clearly and kindly. And if you are feeling inclined to write or journal, put the pen to paper and pay attention to what flows. It may bring some insight in ways that could surprise you.

Virgo

This new moon lands in your house of money, values, and self-worth. Think about what you value in a relationship and whether you’ve been settling for less than that. This is your reminder that your time and energy are precious. Set an intention to invest them in the people who invest in you too.

Libra

It’s your season, Libra!! And this new moon lands in your sign and your first house of self and identity. With your ruling planet Venus retrograde, this is a beautiful time to look at how you show up in your relationships and how much of yourself you give away trying to keep the peace. Plant seeds for a version of you that is loved, balanced, and fully yourself. You are allowed to have your needs met.

Scorpio

This new moon falls in your house of rest, dreams, and the subconscious, while Venus is retrograde in your sign. That’s a lot of inner work happening at once! Allow yourself to slow down and sit with what’s coming up. Old feelings might be surfacing so you can finally release them before your season begins. And regardless of what old feelings may come up, just know that as always, you will rise from the ashes.

Sagittarius

This new moon transits your house of friendship, community, and networks. Consider it a gentle audit of your circle. Which friendships feel easy and mutual, and which ones feel one-sided? Set an intention to call in the kind of community that celebrates your adventurous spirit and brings you more laughter and joy.

Capricorn

This new moon lands in your career and public life sector. This is a great time to look at your professional relationships, the collaborators, mentors, and teammates on your path. Who supports your goals and who’s just along for the ride? Plant seeds for partnerships that help you build something you’re proud of.

Aquarius

This new moon touches your house of travel, higher learning, and philosophy. This is a good time to think about your beliefs around love and relationships. Are they still yours or did you pick them up somewhere along the way? Open your mind to new ways of connecting… and maybe even plan an adventure with someone whose company you enjoy.

Pisces

This new moon arrives in your house of transformation. Consider what needs to be released in your deepest connections. Emotional entanglements, energy you’ve been carrying for someone else, or a fear of being truly seen. Letting go here makes space for the kind of connections that actually feel good. And you are worthy of relationships like that.