On Tuesday, October 17, 2028, the Moon is in its New Moon phase at 2% illumination in the zodiac sign Libra (air). This is the void before creation. Set intentions in the dark — they don't need light yet. Write down what you want to call in. Be still. Listen.
New Moon
Tuesday, October 17, 2028
The seed beneath the soil
Hunter's Moon Month — New Moon (dark sky)
Sky Data
Lunar Guidance
This is the void before creation. Set intentions in the dark — they don't need light yet. Write down what you want to call in. Be still. Listen.
Ritual: Intention Setting
Light a single candle in a dark room. Write your intentions for this cycle on paper. Fold it and place it somewhere you'll see daily. The new moon asks: what are you ready to begin?
Garden Almanac
Tend flowers, harvest blooms, and seed ornamentals
Air sign moons favor flowering plants and pollination. Good days for cutting flowers, deadheading, and applying natural pest deterrents.
Phase Action: Plan and prepare
Rest the garden. Plan what to plant. Prepare beds, clean tools, and set intentions for the cycle. A quiet day for the soil.
Avoid: Avoid heavy watering — air signs prefer lighter moisture.
Zodiac Season: ♎ Libra
The harmonizer — seeking balance at the autumn equinox
The autumn equinox restores balance — equal day and night. Libra season is about harmony, relationship, and aesthetic awareness. As leaves turn, there's a bittersweet beauty to the world. Partnership and justice take center stage.
Arrives with the autumn equinox — light and dark in balance. Brain imaging studies show working memory peaks near this equinox, suggesting a cognitive sharpening as winter approaches.
The Hunter's Moon
With fields cleared after harvest, hunters could easily spot deer and foxes fattening for winter. The Cree watched leaves fall and began storing food. Ashwin Purnima marks Sharad Purnima, celebrating the moon's cooling autumn light.