October 21st, 8:25 AM EST

Each New Moon offers a doorway to begin again. Beginnings require us to clear the threshold first: releasing what's unfinished, untangling ourselves from what drains us. What you don't consciously release or integrate will show up uninvited in whatever you're trying to create.

Whatever intention you plant now will show at the Full Moon in Taurus in two weeks, where your relationship values will meet the test of real-world resources and practical implementation. But the real magic happens six months from now at the Full Moon in Libra, when your intention finally grows into its full power of authentic relating.

No one knows the exhaustion of being everyone's safe harbor while your own needs drift unanchored. No one knows how far you've come, or what your peace-keeping has cost you. What your endless accommodation has asked you to sacrifice. Success isn't always about what we build. Sometimes it's about what we stop tearing down within ourselves. Achievement isn't always harmony. Sometimes it's the courage to let things fall apart, so we can begin again.

Each of us needs to be loved for who we actually are, not who we become when we're trying not to be too much. To be recognized for our authentic voice, not just our ability to echo others back to themselves. It's human to want partnership that doesn't require you to shrink. It's our responsibility to stop negotiating our worth, to claim our space in every room we enter, to remember that real love can handle your edges. We are all deserving of relationships that celebrate our wholeness.

The New Moon in Libra occurs on Tuesday, October 21st at 8:25 AM EST. This New Moon forms a harmonious trine to Jupiter in Gemini, bringing expansion through communication and intellectual connection. Jupiter's influence encourages us to think bigger about what partnership can offer and brings luck to those brave enough to speak their truth in relationship. Venus, Libra's ruling planet, sits in Sagittarius, asking us to grow our vision of what partnership can hold and expand what we find beautiful about ourselves. Mars in Cancer forms a square to this New Moon, creating productive tension between our desire for harmony and our need to assert emotional boundaries. Pushing us to stop performing harmony and start creating it authentically.

This New Moon also initiates us into mature partnership. The kind that survives disagreement. The kind that grows stronger when both people show up fully, not just pleasantly. It asks us to release the stories that taught us love was conditional on our compliance. It asks us to be aware of where we've been trading authenticity for approval.

Under this New Moon, patterns that could limit future growth may surface. This can include saying "I'm fine" when you're drowning, agreeing to plans that drain you because saying no feels selfish, apologizing for having preferences, and scanning every room for approval before you speak. These patterns often come from families where your emotional safety depended on keeping everyone else comfortable, from cultural messages that taught you to be grateful for scraps of attention, from early relationships where your authenticity was met with withdrawal or punishment.

Your needs aren't negotiable anymore. Stop hiding the parts of you that don't fit neatly into other people's comfort zones. Plant seeds for relationships that can handle your full spectrum of human experience. With Venus in expansive Sagittarius, we're being asked to adventure beyond our comfort zones in love, to find beauty in our authentic expression rather than our performance of agreeability.

Not one of us is too much for the right connections. Not one of us is meant to love from a place of lack. Not one of us is here to be anyone's consolation prize. This world is deeply incomplete without your authentic voice. Incomplete without your specific way of bringing people together. Your diplomatic truth-telling. Your graceful resistance to injustice. Together we are a constellation of voices refusing to whisper anymore. A gallery of hearts choosing love that includes their full humanity. An orchestra of souls harmonizing without sacrificing their individual signature.

May we each find the courage to love and be loved as we actually are.

Libra New Moon Horoscopes

Aries / Aries Rising 

This New Moon is all about your relationships and partnerships. You might be noticing where you've been doing too much in your relationships or accepting less than you deserve just to avoid arguments. Right now, the stars are supporting you to communicate more honestly with people close to you, which could open up new opportunities for deeper connection. You might also find yourself wanting more freedom and adventure in your relationships. However, there's some tension between wanting to be independent and also craving emotional security with others. It's time to stop picking fights when you feel overwhelmed by closeness, stop choosing people who need to be "fixed" instead of equals, and release the idea that compromise always means you have to give in. When you let go of these patterns, you'll make room for relationships that energize rather than drain you. Your path forward is about showing others what partnership looks like, where both people can be themselves without making the other person smaller.

You learned early that love might disappear if you showed too much of yourself, so you either hold back completely or push people away first. When someone gets close, you might feel like you can't breathe, get irritated over small things, or suddenly find major flaws in them. This month, when you feel the urge to start an argument or pull away, pause and ask yourself what you're really worried about. Usually it's not about the dishes in the sink or their tone of voice. It's about feeling vulnerable. Practice saying something like "I'm feeling overwhelmed by how much I care about you" instead of "You never listen to me." Start small conversations about what you need rather than what they're doing wrong. The right person can handle both your passion and your fears.

Taurus / Taurus Rising 

This New Moon focuses on your daily life, health routines, and how you help others. You might be seeing where trying to be perfect and always saying yes to people has hurt your well-being. The universe is supporting you to learn new ways of taking care of yourself and being productive that feel more natural to you. Your values around work and helping others are also expanding beyond what you were taught was "normal." You might feel some emotional resistance to changing routines that aren't working anymore. It's time to stop saying yes to every request because you're scared people will think you're selfish, stop waiting for the perfect plan before making any changes, and release the belief that you only deserve rest after you've proven how hard you work. When you let go of these patterns, you'll discover that you can help others better when you're not running on empty. Your path forward is about showing others that taking care of yourself is part of being productive, giving others permission to value their own well-being too.

You probably feel guilty every time you consider saying no to someone, even when you're already overwhelmed. Your shoulders might tense up when someone asks for help because part of you wants to say yes and part of you knows you can't handle one more thing. This month, practice this phrase: "Let me check my schedule and get back to you." This buys you time to think about whether you can genuinely help without resenting it later. Notice how your body feels when you're truly tired versus when you feel like you should be tired. Real fatigue shows up as heavy limbs, brain fog, or getting sick often. Start with one small boundary: maybe you don't answer work emails after 8pm, or you take a real lunch break instead of eating at your desk. People who care about you want you to be honest about your limits, not quietly burning out while helping everyone else.

Gemini / Gemini Rising 

This New Moon lights up your creativity, self-expression, and what brings you joy. You might be realizing where you've been creating things just to impress others rather than because you genuinely feel inspired. The stars are expanding your natural gift for communication into new creative areas, and your artistic expression is seeking deeper meaning. You might feel emotionally blocked around being seen or judged for your real creative voice. It's time to stop only creating what you think others will like, stop needing everything to be perfect before you share it, and release the fear that your ideas aren't smart enough to matter. When you let go of these limitations, your real voice will come through and inspire others to be honest in their own expression. Your path forward is about using your communication gifts to help others feel more creative and confident, showing them that the creative process matters just as much as the finished product.

You're probably really good at being clever and entertaining, but when someone asks what you really think or feel about something, you might freeze up or deflect with humor. This month, try sharing something you're genuinely curious about but don't have figured out yet. Write a terrible first draft of something, draw something that doesn't look right, or tell someone about an idea that's still half formed. The fear that you're not smart enough is usually just fear of being ordinary or boring. Your authentic curiosity is way more interesting than your polished performance. Try this exercise: spend 10 minutes exploring something you know nothing about, whether that's painting, poetry, or a random Wikipedia topic. Let yourself be completely amateur. The goal isn't to be good at it; it's to remember what it feels like to learn something just because you want to.

Cancer / Cancer Rising 

This New Moon affects your home, family, and emotional foundation. You might be seeing where you've been managing everyone else's feelings while ignoring your own. The stars are bringing new ways to communicate with family that create understanding instead of resentment, and your idea of what "home" means is expanding beyond traditional family structures. Your protective instincts are heightened, but so is your courage to set emotional boundaries. It's time to stop being the family therapist who soaks up everyone's drama, release guilt about wanting privacy or space from family duties, and let go of the belief that loving someone means never disappointing them. When you let go of these caretaking patterns, you create space for intimacy based on choice rather than guilt. Your path forward is about teaching others that feeling emotionally safe includes honoring your own feelings, not just managing everyone else's.

You probably know everyone's problems better than your own feelings. When family drama happens, you automatically go into fix it mode, but afterward you feel drained and maybe a little resentful. This month, try this: when someone starts telling you their problems, take a breath and notice what you're feeling before you respond. Are you worried, annoyed, sad, or something else? Practice saying things like "That sounds really hard" instead of immediately offering solutions. Give yourself permission to have feelings about other people's situations without being responsible for fixing them. If someone gets upset when you don't want to talk about their problems, that's information about them, not about you being a bad person. Start spending five minutes a day checking in with yourself: What do I need right now? How am I feeling? What would make me feel more at home in my own life?

Leo / Leo Rising 

This New Moon focuses on your communication, learning, and local community. You might be noticing where you've been dimming your natural brightness to fit in or avoid standing out too much. The stars are giving your voice more reach and influence in your immediate environment, and your communication style is becoming more adventurous and philosophical. You might feel emotionally vulnerable about being truly seen and heard. It's time to stop downplaying your insights to make others comfortable, stop agreeing with opinions that don't match your values, and release the fear that speaking your truth will make your community reject you. When you let go of these self-diminishing patterns, your authentic voice becomes a magnet that attracts your real people. Your path forward is about using your natural charisma to lift up conversations and inspire others to speak their truth, giving others permission to shine by being courageously authentic in everyday interactions.

You've probably been called "too much" at some point, so now you automatically dial yourself down in groups. You might notice yourself agreeing with opinions you don't share or staying quiet when you have something interesting to say. This month, practice speaking up once per day in casual conversation about something you genuinely care about. It doesn't have to be deep or controversial; maybe you really love a certain type of coffee or you have thoughts about a movie everyone else thought was okay. Notice what happens in your body right before you want to share something authentic. Do you feel excited? Nervous? Pay attention to whether you're scanning people's faces for approval after you speak. The right people will be drawn to your genuine enthusiasm, not put off by it. If someone seems uncomfortable with your energy, that's data about compatibility, not a sign that you need to dim your fire.

Virgo / Virgo Rising 

This New Moon illuminates your values, money, and self-worth. You might be seeing where perfectionism has become a prison that keeps you from receiving good things in life. The stars are bringing new opportunities to make money from your knowledge and analytical skills, and your relationship with money and possessions is evolving toward more freedom. Old emotional patterns around not having enough or not being worthy enough are being challenged. It's time to stop undercharging for your services because you don't feel ready or expert enough, release the belief that you must earn love and abundance by being flawless, and let go of fear about wanting nice things or financial security. When you let go of these scarcity patterns, you align with abundance that flows naturally from your inherent worth. Your path forward is about showing others that practical skills and attention to detail are valuable and deserve fair payment, helping others recognize their own value by honoring yours.

You probably feel uncomfortable asking for money, charging what you're worth, or even wanting nice things because some part of you thinks you haven't earned it yet. This month, practice charging appropriately for your time and skills. If you freelance, raise your rates. If you're employed, research what you should be making and consider asking for a raise. If you feel guilty about wanting financial security or nice things, remind yourself that money is just a tool that gives you options and reduces stress. Notice the stories that come up when you think about having more money: "I don't deserve it," "Others need it more," "I should be grateful for what I have." These thoughts aren't necessarily true. Start by doing one thing that feels financially nurturing for yourself; maybe it's buying higher quality food, investing in something that saves you time, or setting aside money for something you enjoy. Your skills and attention to detail have real value in the world.

Libra / Libra Rising 

This New Moon is happening in your sign, affecting your identity and self-expression. You might be seeing where you've been shape-shifting to please others instead of developing who you really are. The stars are expanding your personality in exciting new directions, and your sense of beauty and harmony is becoming more adventurous and inclusive. There's tension between wanting peace and needing to assert your individual needs. It's time to stop automatically copying others' energy to get approval, release the exhausting habit of being what you think people want you to be, and let go of the fear that having strong preferences makes you difficult. When you let go of these people-pleasing patterns, you discover a real self that attracts genuine connections. Your path forward is about showing others what balanced authenticity looks like, demonstrating that you can be true to yourself while still being considerate of others.

You're probably exhausted from constantly adjusting to other people's energy and preferences. You might find yourself automatically agreeing to restaurant choices you don't want or nodding along with opinions that don't feel right to you. This month, practice expressing one authentic preference per day. Start small; maybe you choose the movie, suggest a different restaurant, or share an opinion about something low-stakes. Notice how your body feels when you're about to say what you really think. You might feel anxious or worry about creating conflict. Remind yourself that having preferences doesn't make you difficult; it makes you human. Pay attention to how people respond when you're authentic. The right people will appreciate knowing what you want instead of having to guess. If someone gets upset when you express preferences, that tells you something important about whether they want to know the real you or just want you to be agreeable.

Scorpio / Scorpio Rising 

This New Moon affects your spirituality, hidden patterns, and what you need to release. You might be discovering unconscious relationship patterns that have been sabotaging your connections without you realizing it. The stars are bringing insights about your psychological patterns that can create healing and understanding, and your spiritual understanding of love is expanding beyond possession and control. Deep emotions are being stirred up, bringing buried feelings to the surface. It's time to stop testing people's loyalty through emotional intensity or pulling away, release the belief that being vulnerable equals being weak or manipulative, and let go of the fear that being truly known will lead to abandonment. When you let go of these protective patterns, you create space for relationships based on trust rather than control. Your path forward is about using your gift for transformation to help others heal their own relationship wounds, becoming a guide for those ready to break family patterns by doing your own deep work.

You probably have sophisticated ways of protecting yourself that you might not even notice. Like sharing deep secrets too quickly to create artificial intimacy, or pulling away when someone gets too close to seeing the real you. This month, pay attention to your patterns in relationships. Do you test people to see if they'll stick around? Do you share your insights about their psychology as a way of staying in control? Try this: share something vulnerable without analyzing it, giving advice about it, or using it to understand someone else better. Just let it be what it is. Practice asking for help with something small, or admitting you don't know something. Notice how your body reacts when someone sees you without your usual emotional armor. You might feel exposed or want to retreat. The people worth keeping can handle your whole emotional range, including the parts you're most afraid of showing.

Sagittarius / Sagittarius Rising 

This New Moon focuses on your friendships, groups, and future vision. You might be seeing where you've been compromising your authentic vision to belong to groups that don't really match your values. The stars are expanding your network through authentic communication and shared learning, and your approach to friendship is becoming more adventurous and aligned with your beliefs. You might feel emotionally attached to old friendships that no longer support your growth. It's time to stop staying in social circles that require you to be less adventurous or curious, release the fear that following your vision will leave you isolated, and stop dimming your enthusiasm to match others' energy levels. When you let go of these conformity patterns, you attract friends and collaborators who celebrate your expansive nature. Your path forward is about gathering people around visions that inspire collective growth and adventure, helping create communities based on shared higher purpose.

You might find yourself feeling restless or bored in social situations where you have to pretend to be interested in small talk or conventional topics. This month, practice bringing up subjects you're genuinely curious about, even if they seem too philosophical or weird for the group. Share something you're excited about learning or a perspective that's important to you. Notice how different groups respond to your authentic interests. Some people will light up and want to explore ideas with you; others might seem uncomfortable or change the subject. This gives you valuable information about where you belong. It's normal to feel worried about being left out if you stop conforming, but staying in groups that require you to be smaller than you are is a different kind of loneliness. Trust that your enthusiasm and curiosity will attract the right people; you just have to be brave enough to let them see who you really are.

Capricorn / Capricorn Rising 

This New Moon affects your career and public reputation. You might be seeing where you've been building success through strategies that compromise your values. The stars are expanding your professional communication and opportunities, and your definition of success is evolving beyond traditional status symbols. There's emotional tension between needing security and wanting to express your authentic self in your career. It's time to stop pursuing achievements that look impressive but feel empty, release the belief that success requires sacrificing your personal values or relationships, and let go of the fear that being authentic will hurt your professional credibility. When you let go of these compromise patterns, you build a career that feels sustainable and meaningful. Your path forward is about showing others that true leadership includes integrity and emotional intelligence, proving that lasting achievement doesn't require selling your soul.

You've probably built success by being reliable, competent, and professional, but you might feel like you're wearing a mask at work that doesn't match who you really are. This month, try bringing one authentic aspect of yourself into your professional life. Maybe that means sharing a value you care about in a meeting, setting a boundary that protects your well-being, or pursuing an opportunity that genuinely excites you rather than one that just looks good on your resume. Notice the fear that comes up around being seen as too emotional, unprofessional, or unreliable. These fears often come from old messages about what successful people are supposed to be like. The truth is, people want to work with humans, not robots. Your personal values and emotional intelligence are professional strengths, not weaknesses. Start small; maybe you mention something you care about outside of work, or you speak up about a decision that doesn't sit right with you.

Aquarius / Aquarius Rising 

This New Moon focuses on your beliefs, higher learning, and expansion. You might be seeing where you've been thinking about relationships instead of feeling emotional connection. The stars are expanding your philosophical understanding of relationships through diverse perspectives, and your approach to love and beauty is becoming more experimental and inclusive. You might feel emotional resistance to deepening intimacy beyond intellectual connection. It's time to stop using analysis and advice-giving to avoid emotional vulnerability, release the belief that feelings are less valuable than thoughts and ideas, and let go of the fear that emotional intimacy will compromise your independence. When you let go of these detachment patterns, you discover that emotional connection enhances rather than threatens your freedom. Your path forward is about bridging the gap between emotional wisdom and intellectual understanding, helping others heal the false divide between thinking and feeling.

You're probably really good at understanding relationships intellectually, but when someone wants to talk about feelings, you might automatically start analyzing the situation or giving advice. This month, practice just being present with emotions, yours and other people's, without trying to fix, understand, or solve anything. Notice how you feel when conversations get emotionally intense. Do you want to change the subject, make a joke, or find a logical solution? Try sitting with the discomfort of not knowing what to do. Emotions don't always need to be solved; sometimes they just need to be witnessed. This doesn't mean you have to give up your independence or stop using your brilliant mind. It means adding emotional wisdom to your intellectual toolkit.

Pisces / Pisces Rising 

This New Moon affects your intimacy, transformation, and shared resources. You might be seeing where you've been giving your power away in close relationships by being overly adaptable. The stars are transforming your closest relationships through clear communication about boundaries and needs, and your understanding of intimate connection is expanding beyond sacrifice and losing yourself in others. You might feel emotional resistance to claiming your power in partnerships. It's time to stop absorbing others' emotions and problems as if they were your own, release the belief that love requires losing yourself in another person, and let go of the fear that having boundaries will push people away. When you let go of these merging patterns, you discover that healthy interdependence is more intimate than losing yourself. Your path forward is about teaching others that true intimacy includes keeping your individual essence while sharing deep connection, helping heal collective patterns around love and power.

You probably take on other people's moods and problems without even realizing it. After spending time with someone who's stressed, you might feel anxious for hours. When someone you care about has a problem, you feel responsible for fixing it. This month, practice noticing the difference between caring about someone and carrying their emotions. Before you spend time with people, check in with how you're feeling. Afterward, notice if your mood has shifted to match theirs. When someone shares a problem with you, try saying "I care about you and I trust you to figure this out" instead of jumping in with solutions. Practice one small boundary per week; maybe you don't answer texts immediately, you leave social gatherings when you're tired, or you say no to requests that feel draining. The people who truly love you want you to maintain your beautiful sensitivity while taking care of yourself, not disappear into their needs.