New Moon in Libra: luck and learning in love

By Rachelle Hicks
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exact new moon: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 8:23 a.m. eastern time
Sunat 28° Libra |Moonat 28° Libra

Today’s New Moon in Libra invites us to review our relationships. The energy of this lunation may focus on relational dynamics, especially as all the planets, from the Sun to Mars, move through the relationship-oriented signs of Libra and Scorpio. This New Moon also occurs on the cusp between Libra and Scorpio seasons, amplifying the theme of transition.

Libra and Scorpio each offer different approaches to relationships.
As a sign of air, Pound values objectivity, justice, balance and the art of compromise.
As a water sign, Scorpion takes us to emotional depth, intimacy and transformation, inviting us to explore the difference between a you and I and a us.

Other graphics dynamics

This New Moon is especially powerful as it forms the apex of a T-square with Jupiter in Cancer and Pluto in early Aquarius. Although slightly off, this dynamic still demands attention. T-squares are catalysts for growth: they can generate tensions that often cannot be ignored.

Both Jupiter and Pluto carry expansive and intense energies. In the context of relationships, this could manifest as Great hopes and deep feelings.or, on the contrary, Power struggles and control dynamics..

Since it is a New Moon in Libra, the invitation is to approach these experiences with balance and curiosity. If you notice that you are fixating on your own perspective, try opening yourself to another way of seeing things.

While the T-square requires awareness and adjustment, there is also a harmony Grand trine link Jupiter in Cancer, Mercury conjunct Mars in Scorpioand the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction. This combination brings both a healthy challenge and a flow of support, a reminder that thriving relationships need both friction and ease.

Too much harmony can lead to stagnation; Too much tension can lead to chaos. The magic is in the balance. This combination of aspects creates fertile ground for reflection and for planting seeds of intention about how you would like your relationships to grow and evolve over time.

Ideas for the New Moon in Libra

Important astrological days often bring their own opportunities, even without our conscious planning. Still, setting aside time for ritual or reflection can help you intentionally address issues that arise.

New moons mark moments of lower visibility: moments of introspection and renewal. The ideas available now may not be obvious at first. You might consider checking in with yourself throughout the day to see what topics arise naturally.

Here is a simple structure to help you consciously interact with today’s energies:

The setup (tomorrow) Start your day with opening. Set the intention to remain curious about what wants to be revealed.

Awareness (mid-morning) Look at your experiences so far. How have your interactions felt? What is your internal dialogue like?

Pattern Recognition (noon) Are certain themes or emotions repeated? What threads are starting to emerge?

Insight (late) Reflect on a key lesson or accomplishment of the day. If the day has been calm, notice what’s going well: something you’re proud of, grateful for, or ready to celebrate.

Gratitude (before bed) Close the day by saying thank you for the lessons, challenges, and blessings that have appeared.

Final thought

This New Moon in Libra reminds us that love is both an art and a practice. Through balance, curiosity and awareness, we learn not only to relate, but also to evolve through our relationships.