What the new moon on October 10 means for each zodiac sign

To say the days leading up to the new moon on October 10 have felt like a rollercoaster is an understatement. They’ve been like a merry-go-round with unforeseen twists and turns—only we can get off the ride and seek respite. The scales of balance are wobbly and calling for stability, amplified by the spontaneity of Jupiter in Leo.

Earlier in the day, Venus retrograde in Scorpio squares Mars in Leo. The intersection of these fixed energies will bring underlying issues in partnerships to light. This planetary clash delivers a reckoning: confrontations may spin in circles if we refuse to admit our part. We might want the last word, but sometimes cutting the cord with quiet composure is the better flex, showing poise in the face of friction.

Venus retrograde in Scorpio (which began on October 3) invites us to look beneath the surface of our bonds. Because Libra is ruled by Venus, we’ll feel this retrograde in a deeply tangible way during the lunation. Meanwhile, Mercury—slowing down in its pre-retrograde zone since October 4—delays the planet of communication and intellect. We are viewing situations from an entirely different angle, so pay close attention to what surfaces.

The 10/10 portal is also in effect, marking the end of one cycle and the start of another. Numerologically, the number 10 represents both completion and fresh beginnings: 1 + 0 = 1, and the double tens amplify that energy. We are standing at a turning point that ushers in a fertile new chapter if we are willing to leave past baggage behind. We are on the verge of radical transformation.

Lindsay Mack, intuitive tarot reader and author of Tarot for the Wild Soul: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Growth, Healing, and Grounding in the Present Moment, says: “This new moon in Libra coinciding with the 10/10 portal is a truly powerful clarion call for our relationships, especially those that have been rooted in unfair, unsustainable or inequitable dynamics. When we think of the energy of the new moon in Libra, we want to open to the medicine of the Justice and Two of Swords cards in the Tarot. Justice invites us to first see things as they are (as opposed to how we wish or feel they should be), and Two of Swords calls on us to get quiet, go inward, and assess what we need, as opposed to what others are expecting of us.”

Read your new moon horoscope below:

Aries

The new moon has you reflecting on past connections that came undone, which you may hope to reconcile. This lunation encourages you to acknowledge that you didn’t fail; you learned invaluable lessons about yourself along the way. While the urge to rewrite history can be strong, consider whether it’s genuinely healthy to reopen old wounds without a clear path forward.

Taurus

It’s poor energetic hygiene to give everyone access to you. To protect your peace, you don’t need to respond to every person seeking your attention—reserve your energy for those who truly reciprocate it. Don’t let users and manipulators drain your emotional reserves; sidestep their drama by keeping healthy boundaries firmly in place.

Gemini

At this juncture, you are craving playful pursuits that speak to your curious personality. Rather than settling into the daily grind, lean into endeavours that ignite your sense of fun and mischief. You’re in high spirits and ready to invite possibilities that spark joy, magic and ingenuity—all of which will do wonders for your well-being and vitality.

Cancer

When dealing with family dynamics, you’ll be called on to find middle ground and resolve tensions constructively, fostering trust and reinforcing the foundation you’ve built. Your natural diplomacy and emotional sensitivity can bridge divides across your inner circle, helping everyone get along—even if some are still struggling with grudges.