This October 2 marks the annual new moon in partnership-powered Libra—and it happens to be a “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse.

This week see many special celestial sights, from a bright comet and a solar eclipse to a bright Venus and the possibility of aurora. There's even a new "mini" moon.

Pluto acts like a chef, observing what people are hungry for and quietly shaping the experience. At 29 degrees during this eclipse, Pluto pushes us to be thoughtful about what we bring to the table. If you have the chance to share your perspective, I encourage you to do so. But remember that most communication happens without words.

There may be some rough waters you need to navigate or issues you need to confront in your important social circles.

The new moon in Libra will occur on October 2, 2024. “This new moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle – and with it being in the sign of Libra, it focuses heavily on themes related to balance, relationships, and harmony,” says Fire + Alchemy astrologist, Erika O’Connor.

Eclipse season is in full force as October rolls around, as the second of this fall’s two back-to-back eclipses serves as the month’s opening act. The new moon solar eclipse in Libra rises on Oct. 2,

Then, seek out solitude as communication-ruling Mercury squares aggressive Mars on the weekend.