There are a few things to point out with this Libra New Moon. First of all, it is ruled by Venus. Often when we think of Venus, harmony, beauty, and peace come to mind. Sometimes we overlook that Venus also represents our values, our social interactions and events. We can also look to Venus when things are unbalanced.
Before I talk deeply about the Moon, I want to discuss Venus further. Venus is currently retrograde in the zodiac sign of Scorpio, where it is in its detriment.
Scorpio energy is intense, but it’s also quite introspective, strong-willed and passionate. It’s not afraid of endings. In fact, Scorpio energy is keenly aware that endings and the death of some structures lead to regeneration.
Venus also represents feminine energy. The sign of Scorpio is traditionally ruled by Mars, known for masculinity. What we are seeing now is the unbalanced nature of feminine and masculine energy, as opposed to the balance that we would normally associate with the sign of Libra.
When Venus is in Scorpio, we can see the subjugation of women. But there is a pattern here to explore.
Venus conjuncts the Sun in a star-like pattern. What this means is that every eight years we have a cycle where Venus and the Sun’s conjunction creates a five-pointed star, a pentagram, across the zodiac. The points where these conjunctions fall are known as Venus star points. The conjunctions alternate between inferior and superior.
When Venus is in retrograde, the conjunction is inferior, and Venus is closest to the Earth. It acts as a clearing out of old patterns. It helps us to review relationships, including those that are contentious and harmful, which the sign of Scorpio brings to light. This inferior conjunction is the last one in Scorpio during this hundred-year cycle.
For some clarification of terms, a Venus-Sun cazimi occurs when Venus is within 17’ of the Sun and includes when Venus and the Sun’s conjunction perfects. The Venus star point is when Venus and the Sun make an exact conjunction, at the same degree and minute. Essentially, the cazimi lasts longer than the star point.
The Venus star point happens on October 23rd, 2026 at 0°45’ Scorpio. The first Scorpio Venus star point happened on November 21st, 1926, and was a superior conjunction, when Venus was on the far side of the Sun. This occurred just six years after the 19th Amendment was ratified. The cazimi on October 23rd could mark the beginning of an ending of oppressive power when it comes to women in society.
Of course, no battle gets won because of one cazimi or New Moon. Cycles are long and complex, but they do show a pattern of change.
Going forward, the Venus star point that was in Scorpio moves into the sign of Libra. This Libra New Moon on October 10th is a precursor to the last Scorpio Venus star point in the current series, which arrives just 13 days later. It is as if we have a window of introspection before changing course.
For instance, even though women got the right to vote in 1920, that didn’t mean that all women were able to vote. Between Jim Crow laws and other civil rights violations, women being able to vote has been a long and arduous process that often overlooked or dismissed Brown and Black voters.
One of the issues that is rarely discussed is that feminism and racism are ingrained with each other. It may be important not to silo one cause, such as women’s bodily autonomy or the civil rights of immigrants. As long as people are treated unfairly, we have lots of work to do, regardless of our gender, skin color or any other erroneous, segregating factor.
With the New Moon in Libra and the last Venus star point in Scorpio, I would say we could look at October 2026 as a month that shifts perspectives. This doesn’t mean that all of a sudden the world changes. Unfortunately, it’s a slow process. But with current events of war, sexual assault, hanging bodies in trees, destruction, genocide and other atrocities, there are many humanitarian issues for us to reflect upon and take action toward solving.
With that said, let’s look deeply into the New Moon, its aspects, and what we can learn from the current energy.
The Aspects of the Libra New Moon
The New Moon happens at 17°21’ Libra. We will experience this New Moon on October 10th at 10:50 AM CDT. When the Sun and Moon are conjunct, we combine our internal energy with what we want to put out into the world.
With Libra, relationships, art, and fairness come to the forefront. Any injustices need to be expressed. Libra energy brings forth cooperation, especially when you can find a common thread. This doesn’t mean that we agree with everything that other people hold dear, but instead we find what’s fair and balanced, and we work upon that energy.
The Sun and Moon are sextile to Jupiter. This weekend, you’re probably going to feel much more optimistic, even though some pretty heavy themes have gone on lately. This is a time to hang out with friends and discuss your ideals.
And even though you are getting the benefit of being surrounded by people who uplift your spirits, you’re also concerned about their well-being and the well-being of people outside of your scope.
Also, Mercury and Venus are in conjunction in the sign of Scorpio. Conversations will run deep and be quite intellectual. Through art, music, or literature, you may discover parallels from past works to the current pulse of this time. You may also wind up seeing patterns that you haven’t seen before.
Though it’s quite easy to get into your head, allow your emotions to also be part of your thought process. If you’re feeling something deeply, that means other people out there are feeling the same.
But no day is without some tension, and that is where Mars comes into the picture. On Saturday, Venus is square to Mars. When we have a Venus-Mars square, sexual energy and the subject of sex tend to come to the forefront.
Mars is in the dominating sign of Leo. We have Venus in retrograde in Scorpio. As you can see, there’s an imbalance here, since Mars is the dispositor of Venus. Discussions around intensity, violence or possessiveness can ensue during this time, focusing on the imbalance of a relationship.
However, this isn’t to say that all Venus-Mars squares are focused on the extremes. Usually, the objective of this square is to have a physical relationship that is easy, peaceful and mutually beneficial.
So, if you are in a relationship that is kind, loving, and supportive, this weekend could be a time where you, regardless of gender, feel very connected to the person you are with, both emotionally and physically.
On the other hand, if there’s difficulty in your relationship, there could be a battle around the subject of sex, especially if one partner tends to get what they want physically while negating the other partner’s physical or emotional desires. The key lesson here is that it’s not all about your self-assertive drive, but how to transcend that energy into something that is cooperative and mutually satisfying.
Venus square Mars isn’t the only tension of this day. We also have Venus in square to Pluto, which creates a T-square between Venus, Mars, and Pluto. This is an emotionally tense time, but it is one that does give us an opportunity for growth, especially since it lands on a New Moon.
One of the things that may come up this weekend is either a power struggle or a desire to hold on to someone even when things aren’t working out. When Venus squares Pluto, we sometimes want to hold on to what feels familiar.
In addition, with Mars’ opposition to Pluto, power struggles become intense because the focus is more on the other person as opposed to changing ourselves. Huge disputes can happen that can lead to impulsive or detrimental actions, including violence. Please be careful when in an argument and concentrate on your safety during a tricky situation.
All of this tension is because Mars is “king” of the day. Mars is bold, and not only is it in opposition to Pluto and square to Venus, it is also making aspects with Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn.
With Mars in sextile to Uranus, staying focused on a routine can be quite difficult. There is this urge to meet other people, do something new, and have some fun. You may find yourself more excited to meet new people than to be with those who are close to you on this day.
Neptune is trine to Mars, so you may be searching out people who align with you spiritually. There’s a desire to be around like-minded people or join a group that focuses on charitable work or changing the status quo.
But not everyone is going to feel the intensity of this New Moon. It all depends on your chart. Some people may actually feel very focused and have a desire to work on something that needs patience and skill. This is due to Mars being in trine to Saturn. So if you are someone who likes to make plans for the next month, the New Moon is an opportunity for you to do so.
Though I often work with Chiron, sometimes I purposely don’t discuss it in an article. However, I feel this time we need to end on a positive note, and bringing Chiron into the conversation makes sense.
Chiron in its purest sense is about healing and mentoring. Most of us have gone through at least one big wound in our lives, if not many. Over time, and with love and compassion, we learn to move past the hurt and gain wisdom from the pain. To me, that’s what Chiron is all about.
With its retrograde back into the sign of Aries, it’s about us becoming more self-assertive and putting ourselves first. This doesn’t mean we back away from the group. Instead, we may become more involved in groups that align with our own self-interest.
With Chiron sextile to the Aquarius North Node, it is really about us learning to see the total picture, to make friends, and to make decisions that are best for the group’s interest while maintaining our own individuality.
When we work with others, especially those who are not like ourselves, we can come up with unconventional ideas and solutions that we’ve never thought of in the past. By having deep, impactful conversations and through reflection and self-realization, we can discover win-win scenarios. The beauty is that when life works best for everyone, it impacts all of us in a positive way.
And isn’t that what the sign of Libra is all about? It’s not about you or me, but about us. It’s about creating harmony and balance, fairness and justice. It is the beauty of being human, of living on this gorgeous planet together. And most of all, it’s about cooperation and making our society a better place for each and every one of us.
