Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- October 2: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra
- October 9: Jupiter Retrograde begins in Gemini
- October 11: Pluto goes direct in Capricorn
- October 13: Mercury enters Scorpio
- October 17: Full Moon in Aries
- October 17: Venus enters Sagittarius
- October 22: Scorpio season begins
You’re focused on the important people in your life right now, Aries. Libra season always shines a spotlight on your close relationships, whether it’s with a romantic partner, a BFF, or a family member. For the next few weeks, you’re craving more one-on-one time with the people you love and nurturing those bonds. This can also be a busy time for client and contract work: Others want to collaborate with you!
The month begins with a New Moon solar eclipse in Libra on October 2, which brings dramatic endings and beginnings to your closest ties. Some couples may call it quits while others choose to tie the knot. Connections you form over the next week feel karmic in some way. Trust and vulnerability are on your mind when Venus in Scorpio links up with Mars in Cancer on October 8. You feel safe to open up to your chosen family and share some of your past, your fears, and everything in between. You may also have a hard time leaving your lover and your bed—the skies are passionate and sexy today!
Jupiter, the planet of expansion and growth, goes retrograde in Gemini on October 9. New realizations arrive, or maybe you’re reconsidering an idea. Old subjects you’ve studied may also call out to you—you have a desire to gain more knowledge. Conversations can be stalled or delayed over the next few months. Consider this a moment for finding new approaches and ideas, and don’t give up or feel discouraged.
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Mercury, the planet of the mind, enters Scorpio on October 13, and you may notice your thoughts veering into deeper reflections over the next few weeks. This can be a productive time for healing work and confronting feelings you’ve avoided. Some of your fears, anxieties, or insecurities may resurface, but learning to hold and accept all versions of yourself will set you free. Practically, this can be a significant time to return to conversations regarding shared resources and finances. You could also learn about new work opportunities. The Sun in Libra slams into Mars in Cancer on October 14, and there’s drama in your personal life! Maybe you’re fighting with your partner or playing mediator between your family and your partner. Feelings you’ve buried can resurface with a vengeance. Confrontations may take place, but don’t feel guilty for defending yourself.
On the same day, Venus in Scorpio locks eyes with Uranus in Taurus, shaking up your private life and finances. You could receive a windfall or pay off some debt, but this isn’t the best day to make big, splashy purchases or major financial decisions. You may also experience a sudden breakthrough regarding your past.
The Full Moon in Aries on October 17 is your time to shine! This is your cosmic green light to put your own wants and needs first. This can mark an exciting moment of manifestation—maybe you reach a personal goal or feel a boost of confidence to show up more authentically. News you learn today also affects you in a more personal way, and you’re feeling more tender. Be gentle with yourself.
Venus, the planet of relationships, enters Sagittarius later on the same day, and you’re craving adventure when it comes to love! Singles can meet people with potential while traveling or in school. Your words, writing, and any speaking projects can bring you attention over the next few weeks. Lucky news will also find you! There’s more tension in the sky when the Sun in Libra rams into Pluto in Capricorn on October 22. Look out for clashing egos and people who want to control you. It may be necessary to set a boundary or push past fears of putting yourself first.
The Sun enters Scorpio later in the day, and you’re in a more reflective mood. This Scorpio season puts a spotlight on the concept of reciprocity in your relationships. Who shows up for you when you need them most? Who can you rely on, and who takes more than they ever give back in return? This is an aligned time for engaging in healing work and for increased self-awareness, too. You may also be more focused on your finances, paying down debt, or negotiating new contracts. Disappointing news arrives when Venus in Sagittarius bumps into Saturn in Pisces on October 28. You might feel discouraged about an idea you want to pursue or a class you want to take. Conversations feel discouraging and you’re also worn out and a bit exhausted. Don’t push yourself or force yourself to find a solution today. This energy will clear in a few days.
Surprising news shows up when Mercury in Scorpio stares down Uranus in Taurus on October 30. This brings you back to October 14 when Venus met with Uranus. More information is revealed and adds a new layer to whatever storylines were unfolding earlier this month. You could learn shocking news about your finances, resources, a job, or even a surprising secret from someone. The month wraps up on a gentle note with Mercury in Scorpio mingling with Neptune in Pisces on October 31. This heightens your intuition, promotes healing, and helps you connect with the Otherside. Ask you Ancestors for guidance and support, they’re eager to send messages and show up for you. Conversations today can also help you let go and make amends, setting you free in the process.
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She’s studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.
