MONTH OF October
What lies beneath? October is a month of deep transformations and surprising developments, Cancer, especially in your most personal spaces. The month kicks off with a powerful annular solar eclipse in Libra on October 2, the second in a pair of fall eclipses (the first was on September 17). This “ring of fire” will spotlight your fourth house of home, family and emotional security, sparking sudden changes and new beginnings in these areas. Whether you’re considering a move, addressing family dynamics or refreshing your living space, this eclipse is set to bring unexpected developments that realign your emotional foundations.
Adding to the cosmic shifts, Jupiter turns retrograde on October 9 in Gemini, slowing down activity in your twelfth house of healing and closure. With all outer planets now retrograde, the universe is giving you a chance to reflect, retreat and let go of old baggage. Reconnect with your spiritual practices and prioritize healing as Jupiter’s retrograde lasts until February 4, 2025.
As if that weren’t enough, Pluto ends its five-month retrograde on October 11, moving forward in Capricorn and your seventh house of partnerships. Since May, you’ve been doing some deep work around your relationships—perhaps revisiting old power struggles or deconstructing the dynamics in your closest connections. With Pluto back in forward motion, get ready to evolve in all of your interactions.
Does your nest feel more stressed than blessed? For the first three weeks of October, with the Sun in Libra until October 22, the focus is on your domestic sphere. You’re naturally in your element here as Libra rules your homey fourth house (aka the “Cancer house”). As the cozy fall vibes settle in, use this time to tackle home-improvement projects, spruce up your living space or reconnect with your roots. Libra’s balanced energy can restore harmony in your closest relationships, especially with family. After an active summer, anchor yourself by spending more time in your personal sanctuary.
But don’t get too cozy there! Change is afoot right out of the gate, thanks to an October 2 new moon and annular solar eclipse in Libra, which could spark some sudden and unexpected changes in your personal life. As this transformative eclipse sweeps through your fourth house of home, family and emotional security, things at Chateau Crab pivot fast.
That could look like a literal change of address or a shifting cast of characters under your roof. Maybe a relative asks to live with you for a couple months or a friend recovering from a recent breakup becomes a roommate. In the market for a property purchase? You could hear news of a real estate listing too good to pass up, or, if you’re a homeowner looking to sell, the eclipse could bring a strong candidate. If you’ve been putting off a home repair, the eclipse gives you a not-so-subtle nudge to take action.
What makes this eclipse especially potent is a rare alignment of six planets in air signs: the Sun, moon, Mercury, Jupiter, the karmic south node and Lilith. This cosmic lineup enhances communication and collaboration, particularly within your family and home life. Conversations around emotional needs, shared responsibilities and domestic matters are likely to bubble to the surface, and with this much air energy, you’re encouraged to be open and honest. Family discussions, even difficult ones, could bring clarity and healing. Mercury’s presence invites thoughtful and balanced dialogue while Jupiter expands your perspective, allowing you to see the bigger picture in your family dynamics or living arrangements. Be prepared for new ideas and solutions to flow in around how you live and who you live with.
Adding to the intensity, Black Moon Lilith is in the mix, joining the Sun and moon at the exact same degree during this eclipse. Black Moon Lilith in astrology represents your shadow side—often the part of you that feels anger or frustration when boundaries are crossed. This alignment may bring hidden emotions to the surface, especially if you’ve been suppressing your needs to care for others. If you’ve felt overlooked or unappreciated within your family or household, this eclipse could bring those feelings to a head, forcing you to acknowledge what’s been bothering you. It’s an opportunity to speak up, advocate for yourself and set healthier boundaries without guilt. With Lilith’s influence, don’t be surprised if unresolved family tensions arise, allowing you to finally confront issues that have been simmering beneath the surface.
This is the final Libra eclipse in a transformative Aries-Libra series that began in July 2023, which has been pushing you to balance your emotional independence with your close relationships. Over the next six months, you’ll continue to work on integrating your personal needs with the responsibilities you hold within your family. It’s a delicate dance between nurturing others and ensuring you have the space to care for yourself as well. Use this eclipse as a turning point to create a home life that feels both supportive and liberating.
On October 9, Jupiter begins its retrograde journey in Gemini, retreating through your twelfth house of healing, closure and the subconscious until February 4, 2025. Since Jupiter first entered this part of your chart in May, you’ve been called to release old emotional baggage, reflect on past decisions and tap into your inner wisdom. Now with Jupiter turning retrograde, the universe is encouraging you to slow down and dive deeper into these themes. It’s a time for quiet reflection, spiritual growth and letting go of anything that no longer serves you.
This retrograde invites you to get comfortable with solitude and retreat. Have you been carrying emotional weight that needs releasing? Jupiter’s backward motion will help you surrender those burdens and find peace. If you’ve been running on empty or feeling overwhelmed, this retrograde gives you the opportunity to recharge, reconnect with your intuition and heal from within. It’s also a great time to explore deeper spiritual practices, whether that’s meditation, journaling or even revisiting a place that holds special meaning for you. This is an inner journey, preparing you for a powerful rebirth once Jupiter enters your sign in June 2025.
On October 11, Pluto ends its five-month retrograde and moves forward in Capricorn, sparking major shifts in your seventh house of partnerships. Pluto’s retrograde, which began on May 2, has seen the planet moving between your eighth and seventh houses, digging up deep issues around your closest relationships and commitments. You may have found yourself reassessing power dynamics or exploring unresolved tension with a significant other, business partner or close ally. Pluto’s backward journey has likely uncovered buried feelings or exposed parts of your relationships that need transformation.
Now as Pluto moves direct, you’ll feel a surge of empowerment and increased clarity in how you approach partnerships. If there’s been hesitation around committing, signing contracts or resolving conflicts, progress can finally be made now. Pluto’s final lap through Capricorn, which lasts until November 19, brings closure to a 16-year cycle of intense lessons in your relationships. You’ve had to face your fears, redefine boundaries and transform the way you relate to others. As Pluto moves forward, you’re stepping into a more evolved, empowered version of yourself in partnerships—ready to engage with others from a place of confidence and self-awareness.
On October 17, the Aries full supermoon shines a spotlight on your tenth house of career, ambition and public image. Full moons are moments of culmination, and this supermoon could mark a major turning point in your professional life. Something you’ve been working toward over the past six months may finally come to fruition—perhaps a promotion, leadership role or recognition for your hard work. If you’ve been feeling uncertain about your career direction, this supermoon brings clarity and may even open the door to a new opportunity. The full moon’s intense energy, combined with a loose grand cardinal cross involving the Sun, moon, Mars and Pluto, pushes you to take bold action and fight for what you truly deserve. You might need to step up and take charge, but with these powerful lunar beams, your efforts won’t go unnoticed.
Look back to the Aries new moon on April 8 for clues about what’s coming full circle now. Have you been laying the groundwork for a big project or goal? This is your moment to see results. And if you’ve been contemplating a major career shift or a step into the spotlight, this supermoon could be the final nudge you need to go for it. Be ready for breakthroughs, but also expect the pressure to build—there’s no time to play small under these powerful lunar rays!
As the energy shifts on October 22, the Sun moves into Scorpio, heating up your fifth house of creativity, romance and passion. After a month of tending to home and family matters during Libra season, you’re ready to let loose and embrace some fun. Scorpio season brings a surge of intensity to your love life and creative projects, making this a time for deep connection and authentic self-expression. Whether you’re diving into an artistic endeavor or rekindling the flames in your relationship, Scorpio’s transformative energy urges you to pursue what sets your heart on fire.
This is a great time to indulge in activities that bring you joy and allow you to express yourself creatively. Passion is key, whether it’s in your personal relationships or the projects you’re working on. Scorpio season also heightens your romantic energy, so if you’re single, don’t be surprised if sparks fly. If you’re in a relationship, this is your chance to deepen your bond and reignite the passion. Scorpio’s influence encourages you to be bold, fearless and unapologetically you.
On October 28, the Mars-Neptune trine creates a dreamy, harmonious flow between your first house of self and your ninth house of expansion, adventure and learning. Mars in Cancer has been motivating you to assert your personal goals and take action on what’s most important to you, while Neptune in Pisces casts a visionary, idealistic glow over your future plans. This trine is the perfect blend of drive and inspiration, making it an ideal day to pursue activities that expand your mind and fuel your personal growth. Whether you’re diving into a new area of study, planning a big adventure or seeking spiritual enlightenment, this cosmic connection helps you align your ambitions with your dreams.
It’s a great time to set intentions for personal growth, especially if you’ve been feeling a bit unclear about your next steps. Neptune’s influence adds a touch of magic and intuition, helping you trust the process even if you don’t have all the details figured out yet. Take advantage of this supportive energy to move toward your higher purpose with confidence and creativity.
As Halloween night rolls in, the atmosphere takes on a mystical tone with a balsamic moon in Scorpio, illuminating your sixth house of health, habits and organization. This lunar phase, just before the new moon, is all about release—encouraging you to let go of anything that’s been weighing you down. Whether it’s unhealthy habits, clutter in your space or stress from your routine, now is the time to clear it out. Channel the witchy vibes of Halloween and cast out what no longer serves you. Maybe that means purging your old to-do lists, resetting your wellness goals or finally letting go of those tasks that have been haunting you.
With Scorpio’s transformative energy, this is a powerful night for reflection and renewal. You might feel inspired to embrace some spooky self-care rituals—whether it’s a moonlit meditation or a calming bath with candles and crystals. This magical night invites you to release the old and make space for the new. Halloween, after all, is a fitting night to clear out those skeletons! And with a new moon tomorrow, you’ll be happy you started fresh.
If you were a tiger in September, October turns you into another kind of jungle cat—a regal, passionate Lion! Venus slinks through the Scorpio and the sexy savannah of your fifth house, the zodiac zone associated with new love. Whether you’re feeling feral for someone new or reigniting the fires with your long-term love, make sure you elevate every experience while Venus hovers here until October 17.
The solar eclipse in Libra and your foundational fourth house on October 2 heats up your fourth house of home, family and tender feelings. You’ll be more thin-skinned and sensitive than usual. It’s time to get clear on what you need or feel resentful about, before you let any hair-trigger reactions hijack your better judgment.
With red-hot Mars spending all month in Cancer and your first house of self-advocacy, your assertiveness could tip into combativeness at moments. But if you can regulate your stress, this six-month cycle also brings a strong surge of heart-centered energy.
On October 4, mature Saturn in Pisces will form a harmonious trine to affectionate Venus in Scorpio, offering cosmic support around family planning or materializing a long-awaited relationship milestone. A budding romance could tip into more serious waters. Newish couples might make plans to meet each other’s families over the holidays or initiate talks about moving in together.
On October 17, Venus settles into Sagittarius and your systematic sixth house. The fun you had in the first part of the month? Take it from a boil to a simmer. Then, think: How can you keep those vibes going for the long-run, but at a pace that doesn’t burn through your cash or your adrenaline reserves? Open up the shared calendar and de-randomize the process. If your date nighs are lacking creativity, get experimental: Fetish Fridays, Mystery Mondays or whatever adds the right amount of spice for you.
Since the sixth house rules health and routine, pay attention to the wellbeing of your relationships and the processes you follow, whether that’s in your dating habits (coffee date to picking out baby names might NOT be the sequence you want to keep using) or maintaining your self-care while in a relationship. Single? By getting back in touch with YOU, you’ll be more open and giving when you do meet someone, perhaps through healthy pursuits or volunteer work. Couples may be inspired to get in shape together or bond on a deeper level over a home project that blends both of your tastes and talents. Minding the details can bring even more integrity to your relationship.
Home, profitable home? With a powerful new moon and annular solar eclipse in Libra kicking off the month and the confident sun in Libra until October 22, your domestic fourth house is a hot spot! Got a room or space you can Airbnb? Consider supplementing your income with some extra rental cash, especially near the domestic-powered Libra new moon on October 2.
If you work remotely, this is a prime month to get your home office set up for maximum productivity or start a #MomTok side hustle like your your own brand of organic sugar-free soda a la The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Even if you report to an offsite location, you’ll still want to bring the sharp edges back to your home, doing a deep clean and purging your file cabinets, for example, or investing in some decor upgrades.
A peak professional moment arrives at the October 17 Aries full supermoon, which floods your tenth house of career and success with its manifesting beams. Ready to throw in the towel on an unfulfilling job and try a new path? Poised for a promotion or to pitch a profitable prospective client? This is your moment to go for it.
With Pluto recently turning direct in Capricorn and your seventh house of partnerships (October 11), you’ve not only got the confidence to ask for what you’re worth, but you’re likely to score an official contract. Bring on the deals! If you’ve been on the fence about a job or role, it’s a great time to talk to the key players or decision makers and hash out a new, more fulfilling position for yourself.
Love Days: 4, 10
Money Days: 16, 24
Luck Days: 22, 14
Off Days: 20, 7, 12
