Refresh and rewire your relationships starting October 21 when the new moon arrives in diplomatic Libra. Be ready to increase the peace and understanding in your most cherished connections. This Libra new moon horoscope tells you how.

Libra new moon: October 21, 2025 (8:25AM; 28°22’)

The year’s only new moon in Libra revs up romance on Tuesday, October 21, serving important lessons in chemistry. Under this pink-hued glow, it’s easy to fall in love with people’s potential but we won’t be so gifted at spotting red flags. Even the “greatest person on the planet” is prone to human flaws. This new moon encourages a balanced perspective in all realms.

With Jupiter in Cancer squaring la luna, your inner circle may have some pretty strong opinions about your partnership choices. Similarly, you could find yourself getting overly involved in other people’s love lives. Keep the focus on your own desires and close the opinion polls. Your heart wants what it wants and unless they are personally affected by your choices, you don’t owe the bystanders an explanation.

Couples may have those important talks about supporting each other’s independence without feeling threatened. Autonomy and togetherness can coexist beautifully, but it takes some finesse!

How to work with the new moon in Libra

A six-month window opens that will inspire you to refresh and rewire your relationships. Each year, the new moon in graceful, committed Libra provides a universal launch pad for relationships to take flight. The work you begin now could really pay off by the corresponding Libra full moon on April 1, 2026.

Go ahead, don your rose-colored glasses! Libra is ruled by the planet Venus, the goddess of amour herself. While the new moon in Libra tickles us all pink, it drops a rose-colored filter over the lens. During this new moon, you’ll view people in the best possible light. But are you glossing over the whole picture? Everyone has a human side, which, of course, is why marriage vows include the “for worse” clause. So even if your hormones are firing on all cylinders, take time to learn the full spectrum of any fascinating new characters who come into your life.

Find a better balance between “mine” and “ours.” Healthy relationships include room for autonomy, as well as togetherness. During the Libra new moon, couples can begin important conversations about supporting each other’s independent interests—without getting triggered or threatened.

Your social game gets a lift. If you’re feeling lonely or isolated, the Libra new moon beckons you out to socialize again. Since Libra is an artsy air sign ruled by beauty planet Venus, a night at the museum or a live show can lift your spirits. Or join a book club, a junk journaling event or a sound bowl meditation circle. Anything that opens your mind is on brand for intellectual Libra.

Already have a full social calendar? Strive for greater mutuality with the people in your life (think: interdependence, not codependence). Whether you’ve united for business, a creative collaboration or a breathtakingly romantic affair, don’t water down your individuality. Instead, bring it to the table and see how well it blends with someone else’s enchanting traits.

Slow it down. While you may create a hit combination, there’s no need to rush to the signing table (or gallop to the altar). For one thing, Libra is a sign that LOVES to luxuriate. New moons are like cosmic starting blocks, setting off a half-year cycle that you can harvest six months later when the full moon shines in Libra (on April 1, 2026). Slow down and vet your potential “other half” wisely. If the new moon in Libra has anything to say about it, you’ll be making beautiful music together for years to come!

Libra new moon horoscopes

Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for the Libra new moon on Tuesday, October 21 (8:25AM ET; 28°22’). You may read for your Sun sign or Rising sign.

Fresh start, anyone? The October Libra new moon and your seventh house of relationships helps you turn to a clean page in a relationship with a long (and storied) history. It IS possible to let bygones be bygones if you can agree to leave a well-worn subject off the table for good. Begin to rebuild by focusing on common ground. New partnerships emerge as well and you could find yourself swooning for an attractive opposite. Whether for business, pleasure or a combo platter of both, keep your mind wide open to new types. Aries horoscopes, read more!

Taurus (Apr 19-May 20)

Lace up those sporty sprinters and scoop some collagen into your coffee. October’s Libra new moon in your sixth house of healthy living reminds you that feeling grounded and centered is a must for your earthy sign. Physical exercise and good nutrition (plus enough sleep) restores your balance and natural glow. Since new moons are times for fresh starts, get yourself into an actual routine and regimen. Over the next six months, you’ll see breathtaking results. Your work life gets a boost and this new moon could bring a job offer or a new assignment within your current company. Taurus horoscopes, read more!

Gemini (May 20-Jun 20)

Cuffing season gets a cosmic boost from October’s Libra new moon and your fifth house of romance. Currently flying solo? You could meet a promising prospect for the role of your soul twin or at least a few fun dates. Meet in real-time instead of endlessly DM-ing. If you’re in a relationship, this new moon restores your passionate, playful nature. Focus on fun instead of all the heavy aspects of life. Ready for the limelight? The fifth house rules fame and image and you could spend more time in the public eye. Book that salon appointment and give your look a refresher. Gemini horoscopes, read more!

Cancer (Jun 20-Jul 22)

Bring on the warm-fuzzies! The new moon in your homespun fourth house turns your attention to your nearest and dearest. As a sentimental Cancer, close friends and family are everything to you. So you’ll be happy to hear that la luna opens up a fresh chapter of bonding with the ones you adore. Send out the invites, fluff the guest room. You could soon be hosting a dear relative or a childhood pal. If your nest is not up to snuff, this new moon could inspire you to redecorate or completely relocate. Whether you need a fresh coat of paint or a new zip code, start comparing sofa styles or checking out open houses. Cancer horoscopes, read more!

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22)

Dream globally, act locally as the October 21 Libra new moon heats up your third house of hometown happenings. You might think you’ve seen it all, Leo, but guess again. This could be your opening to connect to an area business: Would hosting an ongoing event (indie film nights, open-mics, karaoke) help the owner drum up sales? This could be a win-win for you both. La luna also lights the way to your kindred spirits. Explore cultural activities and untapped venues to reboot your social life but don’t overlook the obvious ones like a cool coworker or an interesting person living right in your very own apartment building. Leo horoscopes, read more!

Virgo (Aug 22-Sep 22)

Are you burning faster than you’re earning? October’s Libra new moon kickstarts a six-month economic stimulus plan. People will be searching your name, so polish up your profiles and make it easy for people to understand what you have to offer. Is it time to circulate your resume or call the recruiters? Get on that! And let your social network be your search party in your hunt for more rewarding employment. If you’re happily humming along at your current gig, your job description could change in the days ahead. Freelancing Virgos could land a dream client before the day wraps or make a killer contact at an evening soiree. Virgo horoscopes, read more!

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Happy cosmic New Year! The October 21 Libra new moon hits the refresh button on your internal browser and clears away history. You only get one new moon in your sign per year, so this is kind of a big deal, Libra. Spend time writing out wishes, ones that you want to manifest in the coming six months. How would you like to grow by the middle of 2026? You may notice a theme that stretches across every category of life. Invest in your own self-development, be it a life-changing class, sessions with a supercoach or a spiritual pilgrimage that nourishes your soul. Maybe you simply want more serenity—and that’s fine too! Libra horoscopes, read more!

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

The softer side of Scorpio is peeking through! October’s new moon in your soulful, compassionate twelfth house tugs on the old heartstrings. Drop your guard and let the feelings flow. The intuitive hits you get could make you feel like a walking psychic hotline. Alas, you may realize that it’s time to cut your losses and leave a situation that’s slowing your progress. While you don’t want to leave people in the lurch, remember that sometimes a quick, clean break heals the fastest. Can’t do it? Start putting out feelers for new opportunities while gently retreating from the outmoded circumstances. Scorpio horoscopes, read more!

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Are you feeling the love, Sagittarius? October’s Libra new moon in your eleventh house of community sends your popularity skyward. This could be the nudge you need to join an extracurricular group or host a Halloween party to bring together your diverse group of friends. Got an idea for an online venture, blog or mobile app? Dial up the developers! Your profitable plan could go viral over the coming six months. Collaborations are favored by this new moon, so start putting together a dream team for one of your big ideas. Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Goals! Goals! Goals! A few of a Capricorn’s favorite things indeed. October’s Libra new moon sets your ambitious tenth house on fire. Your professional ascent is pointed north but if you’re worried you might be lonely at the top, enlist a mentor or career coach who can hold your hand as you get comfortable in your inevitable rise to the top. Still a rookie? Volunteer some hours alongside the industry VIPs to earn your loyalty points. This insider’s glimpse is priceless training—never mind the connections you’ll make as you wow with your work ethic! Capricorn horoscopes, read more!

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)

If you forgot that the world is your oyster, Aquarius, October’s Libra new moon and your nomadic ninth house arrives bearing a fresh-water pearl. Time to get serious about planning your next global adventure by pinging your pals and seeing who would host you in their guest room. A cross-cultural connection heats up close to home as this new moon helps you diversify your friend portfolio. Entrepreneurship is rewarded by these moonbeams. Get rolling on that start-up venture or carve out a more independent niche at your 9-to-5. Need to polish up your skills? Start perusing university catalogs and checking out certifications you can do online. Aquarius horoscopes, read more!

Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 20)

What’s going on behind those aviators, Pisces? You’ll probably never tell. But wouldn’t it be nice if someone out there could actually see—and understand—your beautiful complexities? October’s Libra new moon strikes your eighth house of seduction, intimacy and permanent bonds. Keep your air of mystery but consider this: When you allow yourself to be transparent and vulnerable, you might just become MORE magnetic to a mate. An existing relationship could ratchet up a notch—or evolve to new milestones. Think: ring shopping, opening bank accounts or shopping for a love nest. Pisces horoscopes, read more!

When is the next new moon?

The next new moon is on Scorpio on November 20, 2025

The next full moon in Libra is on April 2, 2026

Read even more about new moons

Read even more about new moons: New moons reset the monthly lunar cycle. Astrologers treat these occurrences as ultra-powerful moments to set intentions, start fresh and begin projects anew. Learn more about new moons in astrology and about all the 2025 New Moons, the 2025 Supermoons and the 2025 Eclipses.

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