October's New Moon arrives on Tuesday 21st. It will disappear from the sky at exactly 11:25pm AEDT, clearing the path for us to enter a new Moon Cycle. At this moment we see the Moon align with the Sun in Libra, bringing a sense of inner emotional harmony. But externally, things are more complex, especially in your relationships. Here's what you need to know.

What does the New Moon represent in astrology?

Think of the Moon's energy like a cyclical bell curve. At the crest of the bell curve it the Full Moon, the energetic high point. But at the trench, is the New Moon. This is considered a reset, a time to feel renewed and clear yourself ahead of the opening of the new Moon Cycle.

Where Full Moons can be chaotic, high-energy and deeply emotional, comparatively New Moons are cleansing. They provide a point to emotionally take stock of your position, plant seeds of intention, and set yourself up for the weeks ahead. The Moon rules our inner selves and our emotional worlds and, as such, this is a period that we experience and deal with internally.

New Moons are considered the best point in the Moon Cycle to engage in manifestations. So, this is the time to keep your desires top of mind. Keep a journal, speak allowed and be clear – whatever you need to do to make it happen.

What to expect from the October New Moon in Libra?

Expect this New Moon to be emotionally freeing but interpersonally tense.

A Moon in Libra is typically a recipe for harmony. It is internally balancing and imbues our emotional selves with charm and allure. Libra is an adaptable and highly social sign, so this is a placement that is allows us to emotionally weather all storms. It is something we will need to all draw on, as the rest of the planetary placements at this time aren't as soothing.

In this moment, the planets are clustered in Water or Air signs – the energies aren't as balanced and matched as they could be. The Moon Jupiter square brings momentum and lightness. It is a jovial aspect, one that encourages us to forgive and forget, and it's also great for manifestation. But this is at odds with the Mars and Mercury placements in Scorpio that encourage us to keep our boundaries up, and meet any challenge with a sting. Throw in a Moon Pluto square which heightens the potential for over reactions and the projection of one's own issues onto another, and you have a recipe for some challenging moments with the people around you. It might be best to leave small disputes and broader discussions (especially with your significant other) for another, more astrologically balanced time.

This point also reveals a rare five planet yod, with Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all quincunxing the Sun and Moon. When seen in a natal chart, this placement suggests the person may have a karmic mission and greater purpose that can be met with tension. In this instance, Saturn in Pisces ask us to think beyond the conventional ways of doing things to meet our responsibilities and Uranus in Gemini is calling for a radical change. Anyone with these particular placement in their birth charts will feel this the most intensely. It's a volatile mix but not a negative one. It heralds that transformation lies ahead, the kind that wants to guide you toward your true life's objective; and your end-game partner. Try not to fight this, even if it means you have to sacrifice another relationship to reach the end goal.

Ultimately, our New Moon in Libra offers us a position of mental clarity as we look to navigate the potential pitfalls around us. If you have heavy Water and Air placements in your chart, you may find yourself more susceptible to the traps around you. But our Fire and Earth signs aren't immune; as these modalities are have more of a "no-fuss" attitude, they're at a higher risk of offending the people around them. Now, is certainly not the right time to find yourself caught up in meaningless squabbles. Instead, this is a time to clear house and prepare for what lies ahead as we're guided into the next phase.

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