the new moon in libra lands on saturday, october 10, 2026, at 8:50 a.m. pt (11:50 a.m. et). a new moon is the quiet start of the moon's cycle. you don't have to manifest anything at it. you just clear a little room.

so i made it a menu. every zodiac sign gets two things: something to cook, and one small thing to let go of. twelve dishes, twelve tiny rituals, and every recipe has a scoop of Radiance stirred in.

why a dish and a let-go? libra is the sign of balance, and the balance that actually sticks is one good thing in and one small thing out. libra is also the partnership sign, so if you only cook one of these, cook it for someone.

one more thing the slides didn't have room for: a new moon lands in a different area of life for each sign. under every recipe below, i've added where this one lands for you, so you can see why your let-go fits.

jump to your sign: libra · scorpio · sagittarius · capricorn · aquarius · pisces · aries · taurus · gemini · cancer · leo · virgo

libra: honey roasted pear and whipped ricotta toast

sweet on one side, savory on the other, and somehow it works. like you.

where this new moon lands for you: your 1st house, which is you. it's your season and your new moon, so this one is a fresh start for you personally.

your let-go: let go of being on call. eat it slowly, somewhere pretty, texts unanswered.

serves 2

• 1 ripe pear, sliced
• 1 tbsp honey, plus more for drizzling
• cinnamon
• ½ cup ricotta
• 1 scoop Radiance
• 2 thick slices sourdough
• flaky salt

1. heat the oven to 400°F. toss the pear slices with the honey and a good shake of cinnamon, spread them on a lined pan, and roast for 15 minutes, until the edges turn golden.
2. whip the ricotta with the Radiance for about a minute, with a whisk or a small food processor, until it's fluffy.
3. toast the sourdough, swoop on the ricotta, pile on the warm pears, then finish with a drizzle of honey and a pinch of flaky salt.

notes and swaps: an apple works if your pear isn't ripe yet. greek yogurt can stand in for the ricotta. any good bread works, including gluten-free.

scorpio: miso ginger butternut squash soup

looks like plain squash soup. the miso is where it gets interesting.

where this new moon lands for you: your 12th house, which is rest, endings, and your inner world.

your let-go: let go of being needed. soup at the table, phone in another room, 20 minutes.

serves 4

• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves
• a drizzle of olive oil
• 3 cups broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp white miso
• 2 scoops Radiance
• pepitas, scallion, and chili oil to top

1. warm the oil in a big pot and cook the onion for 5 minutes. add the garlic and ginger for 1 more minute, then add the squash and broth. simmer for 20 minutes, until the squash is soft.
2. take the pot off the heat, add the coconut milk, and blend until smooth.
3. whisk the miso and Radiance into a ladle of the soup until smooth, then stir it back into the pot. top with pepitas, scallion, and a few drops of chili oil.

notes and swaps: the miso goes in last because boiling dulls its flavor. a bag of pre-cubed squash saves 15 minutes. it keeps 4 days in the fridge and freezes well.

sagittarius: chipotle sweet potato and black bean tacos

tacos, because you don't do sit-down dinners when there's a fire pit option.

where this new moon lands for you: your 11th house, which is friends, community, and future hopes.

your let-go: let go of "we should hang soon." make a double batch and text that friend. tonight.

makes 6 tacos

• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 corn tortillas
• ½ cup greek yogurt
• 1 lime
• 1 scoop Radiance
• pickled red onion, avocado, cotija, and cilantro to top

1. heat the oven to 425°F. toss the sweet potato with the oil, chipotle, and a pinch of salt, and roast for 25 minutes, until the edges brown.
2. stir the Radiance, the juice of half the lime, and a pinch of salt into the yogurt to make a crema. warm the beans in a small pot.
3. warm the tortillas in a dry pan, fill them with the sweet potato and beans, then top with crema, pickled onion, avocado, cotija, cilantro, and the rest of the lime.

notes and swaps: use less chipotle if you like it mild. no pickled onions? thinly slice a red onion and let it sit in lime juice while the potatoes roast.

capricorn: sheet pan honey dijon chicken with brussels sprouts and apple

one pan, no drama, done before everyone else.

where this new moon lands for you: your 10th house, which is career and being seen for your work.

your let-go: let go of "not done yet." while it roasts, write down one thing you're already proud of.

serves 4

• 6 chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp dijon
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 apple, cut into wedges
• a few sprigs of thyme
• 2 scoops Radiance

1. heat the oven to 425°F. whisk the dijon, honey, oil, Radiance, the thyme leaves, salt, and pepper into a glaze.
2. toss the chicken in half the glaze and the sprouts and apple in a little oil and salt, then spread everything on one sheet pan.
3. roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F inside. brush on the rest of the glaze for the last 5 minutes.

notes and swaps: bone-in thighs work too; give them 10 more minutes. pears are a good swap for the apple.

aquarius: apple nachos with maple tahini drizzle

the only sign who looked at apples and thought: nachos.

where this new moon lands for you: your 9th house, which is learning, travel, and big-picture ideas.

your let-go: let go of knowing how it ends. eat them while watching something you know nothing about.

serves 2

• 2 crisp apples, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 scoop Radiance
• a splash of warm water
• chopped pistachios
• mini dark chocolate chips
• cinnamon

1. slice the apples thin and fan them out on a plate, overlapping like chips.
2. whisk the tahini, maple, and Radiance, adding warm water a little at a time until it drizzles off the spoon.
3. drizzle it over the apples, then scatter on the pistachios, chocolate chips, and a dusting of cinnamon.

notes and swaps: a squeeze of lemon on the slices keeps them from browning if you're making it ahead. almond butter works in place of the tahini.

pisces: cardamom coconut rice pudding with honey roasted figs

rice pudding for dinner is a mood, and you've decided it's allowed.

where this new moon lands for you: your 8th house, which is trust, closeness, and letting someone in.

your let-go: let go of keeping it to yourself. make it for one person and tell them the thing.

serves 4

• ¾ cup arborio rice
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1½ cups milk of choice
• 2 tbsp honey, plus more for the figs
• ½ tsp cardamom
• 2 scoops Radiance
• 6 figs, halved
• chopped pistachios

1. simmer the rice, coconut milk, milk, honey, cardamom, and a pinch of salt over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is tender and creamy.
2. while it cooks, set the figs cut side up on a lined pan, drizzle with honey, and roast at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
3. take the pudding off the heat, whisk the Radiance into a splash of warm milk, and stir it in. spoon into bowls and top with the figs and pistachios.

notes and swaps: figs are still around in october; if your store is out, roasted pears work the same way. it thickens as it cools, so loosen leftovers with a little milk.

aries: gochujang turkey lettuce wraps

ready in ten minutes because you weren't going to wait longer.

where this new moon lands for you: your 7th house, which is partnerships and your one-on-one relationships.

your let-go: let go of "that's not how i do it." let someone else build the wraps. don't fix it.

serves 4

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 scoops Radiance
• butter lettuce leaves
• cucumber, shredded carrot, scallion, and sesame seeds to top

1. whisk the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and Radiance into a sauce.
2. heat the sesame oil in a skillet, cook the garlic for 30 seconds, then brown the turkey for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. toss the turkey with the sauce for 1 minute, spoon it into lettuce cups, and top with cucumber, carrot, scallion, and sesame seeds.

notes and swaps: ground chicken works the same way. gochujang brands vary in heat, so start with less if you're unsure.

taurus: creamy pumpkin pasta with cottage cheese sauce

the one who makes a weeknight feel like a treat.

where this new moon lands for you: your 6th house, which is daily routines and habits.

your let-go: let go of "i'll start monday." eat it at the same time tomorrow too. that's how a habit starts.

serves 4

• 12 oz rigatoni
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup parmesan
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 2 scoops Radiance
• fresh sage
• pepitas

1. cook the rigatoni in salted water and save 1 cup of the pasta water before you drain it.
2. blend the pumpkin, cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic, nutmeg, Radiance, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth.
3. toss the pasta and sauce over low heat with a splash of pasta water until glossy. crisp the sage leaves in a little olive oil and scatter them on top with the pepitas.

notes and swaps: blending the cottage cheese is what makes it silky, so don't skip it. if raw garlic is too sharp for you, soften it in the pan for a minute first.

gemini: the two-dip snack board

couldn't pick one dip. didn't have to.

where this new moon lands for you: your 5th house, which is fun, play, and creativity.

your let-go: let go of earning the fun. put something on that makes you laugh and eat standing at the counter.

serves 4

• 1 cup hummus
• 1 small cooked beet
• 1 cup feta
• ½ cup greek yogurt
• hot honey
• 1 scoop Radiance
• cucumber, carrots, radishes, apple, seeded crackers, and marcona almonds for dipping

1. blend the hummus with the beet until it turns bright pink. that's dip one.
2. blend the feta, yogurt, and Radiance until whipped and smooth, spoon it into a bowl, and drizzle with hot honey. that's dip two.
3. set both bowls on a board and pile everything else around them.

notes and swaps: vacuum-packed cooked beets save a step. regular honey with a pinch of chili flakes works if you don't have hot honey.

cancer: ginger chicken congee

makes it for you, then checks that you've eaten.

where this new moon lands for you: your 4th house, which is home, family, and feeling safe.

your let-go: let go of taking care of everyone first. light a candle, eat on the couch, let home be the easy part again.

serves 4

• ¾ cup jasmine rice, rinsed
• 6 cups chicken broth
• a 2 inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 2 chicken breasts
• 2 scoops Radiance
• soft boiled eggs
• scallion, ginger matchsticks, chili crisp, and sesame oil to top

1. bring the rice, broth, ginger, and whole chicken breasts to a simmer. after 20 minutes, lift out the chicken and shred it.
2. keep simmering the rice, stirring now and then, for another 40 to 50 minutes, until it's silky and porridge-thick. add water if it gets too thick, and fish out the ginger slices.
3. off the heat, whisk the Radiance into a ladle of the congee and stir it back in, then add the chicken. top each bowl with a soft boiled egg (6½ minutes in boiling water), scallion, ginger, chili crisp, and a few drops of sesame oil.

notes and swaps: it's a slow simmer, not a hard one, so it's mostly hands-off. it thickens in the fridge; loosen it with broth when you reheat.

leo: golden spiced shakshuka with herby yogurt

the pan goes straight to the table. of course it does.

where this new moon lands for you: your 3rd house, which is conversations and your everyday circle.

your let-go: let go of just thinking it. serve it from the pan and say the compliment out loud.

serves 4

• a drizzle of olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup greek yogurt
• 1 scoop Radiance
• parsley and cilantro

1. cook the onion and pepper in the oil for 6 minutes, add the garlic and spices for 1 minute, then pour in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. make 4 wells in the sauce, crack an egg into each, cover, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft.
3. stir the Radiance and a handful of chopped herbs into the yogurt, spoon it over the top, and scatter on the rest of the herbs. serve it from the pan.

notes and swaps: crusty bread for dipping is the whole point. add a pinch of chili flakes with the spices if you like heat.

virgo: lemony lentil and roasted carrot meal prep bowls

already portioned for the week before anyone asked.

where this new moon lands for you: your 2nd house, which is self-worth and what you value.

your let-go: let go of saving the good stuff. plate it like someone's paying. use the nice bowl.

makes 4 bowls

• 1 cup green lentils
• 1 lb carrots, sliced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 scoop Radiance
• parsley, dill, and toasted almonds

1. heat the oven to 425°F and roast the carrots with 1 tbsp of the oil, the cumin, and salt for 25 minutes. simmer the lentils in salted water for 20 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
2. drain the lentils and toss them with the rest of the oil, the lemon juice, salt, and most of the herbs. stir the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, Radiance, and a pinch of salt into a sauce.
3. divide the lentils and carrots into 4 containers, add a spoonful of the sauce to each, and top with almonds and the rest of the herbs.

notes and swaps: keeps 4 days in the fridge. keep the sauce in its own little container if you like the bowls warmed up. french green lentils hold their shape best.

how to do your let-go

you don't need candles, a journal prompt, or a perfect moment. the let-go happens while dinner does.

1. read yours before you start cooking. let it sit in the back of your mind while you chop.
2. say it once. out loud to yourself, in your notes app, or to the person you're feeding. "this month i'm letting go of being on call" is the whole ritual.
3. do the small action that comes with it. phone in another room, the nice bowl, the text to your friend. the action is what makes it real.

the new moon is saturday morning, but any night this weekend counts. if you want a fuller version, my new moon ritual post walks through the fresh page method step by step.

✨ glow tip: every recipe here works without Radiance. if you have it, "1 scoop" means the scoop that comes in your tub, and here's the trick for smooth results: whisk it into something wet first (a ladle of soup, the yogurt, a splash of warm milk) instead of sprinkling it straight into the pot. it's unflavored, so nothing tastes like anything but the food.

new moon in libra questions, answered

when is the new moon in libra in 2026?

saturday, october 10, 2026, at 8:50 a.m. pacific time (11:50 a.m. eastern). it's the first new moon of libra season.

what does a new moon in libra mean?

libra is the sign of balance, fairness, and partnership. a libra new moon is traditionally a time to rebalance give-and-take: what you're carrying for other people, what you're making room for, and the relationships that matter most.

what should i cook on a new moon?

anything that makes you slow down long enough to notice the moment. above, every zodiac sign has its own new moon recipe, matched to the sign's personality and to the area of life where this new moon lands for it.

should i use my sun sign or my rising sign?

start with your sun sign. if you know your rising sign, read that one too; many people find their rising sign fits a new moon just as well. it's your call which one feels more like you.

do i need collagen for these recipes?

no. every recipe works without it. if you have Radiance, it stirs in at the end without changing the taste, since it's unflavored.

so, what did you get?

mine is the miso squash soup (scorpio sun), and the let-go hit a little close: being needed. it's going on the table this weekend with my phone in another room. i'm aquarius rising, so the apple nachos are also mine. i don't make the rules.

tell me yours. send me your sign on Instagram at @theglowgirlwellness and i'll tell you which dish to make for your person. i read every message.

i'm Stepha, by the way, creator of Glow Girl Wellness from Southern California, where the cosmos meets self-care.

xo, stepha 💖

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