MONTH OF October
Hang on tight, Capricorn! October offers opportunities for major transformation amidst powerful Pluto’s grand finale transit through your sign. For baseball fans, this month is akin to the bottom of the ninth in the World Series—the last half-inning of a rare cosmic cycle you’ve been navigating for the past 16 years. The bases are loaded, and it’s time for a personal and professional home run.
The month opens up with a Libra new moon and annular solar eclipse on October 2, the second in a two-part eclipse series that began on September 17. This “ring of fire” eclipse activates your tenth house of career and long-term ambitions, bringing surprising developments and beginnings in your professional world. Expect a surge of energy that could propel you towards a new leadership role or a fresh direction in your career.
A week later, on October 9, Jupiter turns retrograde in Gemini, pulling attention to your wellness zone. This is your cosmic cue to slow down and reassess your work-life balance. Ever since Jupiter entered curious Gemini in May, you’ve been drinking from a fire house, professionally speaking, saying yes to every work project or volunteer opportunity in sight. We know you’re built tough, Capricorn, but have you been pushing yourself too hard? Jupiter’s four-month retrograde offers you a chance to adjust your work habits and reprioritize your existing set of responsibilities.
On October 11, Pluto officially ends its five-month retrograde and powers forward in YOUR sign, reigniting your personal drive. By the time the Sun shifts gears into Scorpio and your future-focused eleventh house on October 22, you’ll be ready to assemble your dream team with an eye to the future. Leave room in your calendar to network and gather with friends. You’re not wasting time by hanging out—remind yourself of that as often as necessary.
October begins with the Sun flitting through social Libra and your ambitious tenth house, shining the cosmic spotlight on your career and social status for the first three weeks of the month. Get to work, Capricorn! You should truly feel “in the zone,” ready to take last month’s lofty ideas and put them into concrete action.
Your ambitions receive an extra cosmic boost with the Libra new moon and annular solar eclipse on October 2. This “ring of fire” eclipse sparks a major turning point in your professional aspirations. Whether you’re getting promoted, seeking better career opportunities or launching your own business, this is your moment to make a big move. Your professional charm is at its peak, so network and connect with influential people in your field!
This eclipse features a rare alignment of six celestial bodies—the Sun, moon, Mercury, Jupiter, the karmic south node and Black Moon Lilith —in Libra and your professional zone.
What lights you up…and what frustrates you? Black Moon Lilith represents suppressed rage and resentment, and she’s making an exact meetup with the Sun and moon. This influence adds intensity around matters of power and control, reflecting the shadow side of your emotions. If you’ve been holding back in your career or dealing with frustrating authority figures at work, this eclipse may bring those feelings to the surface. Speak your truth and set clear boundaries—this is your chance to claim the leadership role or promotion you deserve. If you needed a green light to forge ahead with big plans, this is it.
After a dynamic first week in October, Jupiter begins its retrograde through Gemini on October 9, slowing down momentum in your sixth house of work and health. Since May, Jupiter has expanded your responsibilities and stuffed your routines to the brim. With Jupiter now retrograde until February 4, 2025, it’s time to reassess if the current routines are working for you. Are you giving yourself enough time to rest and recharge? Over the next four months, this retrograde can help you adjust your schedule and create healthier patterns that can sustain you in the long term.
Best bet is to move your body gently and regularly, doing restorative exercises and activities like taking daily walks and getting acupuncture and health-boosting massages. The sixth house also rules employees and helpful people. You might lessen stress by delegating or outsourcing a few tasks that have been sitting on your to-do list for far too long. Jupiter’s retrograde is also an ideal period to reach out to old mentors for guidance if you’re unsure about your current trajectory.
On October 11, Pluto ends its five-month retrograde and powers forward in Capricorn, bringing some much-needed clarity and empowerment to your identity and self-expression. You’re back in the driver’s seat, Sea Goat! Since March 2023, Pluto has been dancing between Aquarius and Capricorn, sparking deep transformations around your personal authority and identity, offering glimpses of a past and future self amidst your metamorphosis.
You’re nearly at the finish line of Pluto’s 16-year journey through Capricorn that began in 2008. Through hard-won and soul-testing experiences, you’ve learned to step into your power and make decisive moves in your life. Pluto will complete its climb up Mount Capricorn on November 19, never to return to your sign in this lifetime. (A “graduation” ritual would not be out of order!)
With Pluto direct, you’ll be able to better value your resources and talents and move forward with confidence. Advocate for that raise! Fight for that promotion! This is your moment to claim your power. A personal project could speed up, especially if you’ve been blocked by a few obstacles or resistant people who seemed to be undermining your efforts. Have you been considering a style revamp or a major life change? The soul-searching you’ve done since May (whether you realized it or not) could now pay off, inspiring you to make decisive moves.
On October 17, the Aries full supermoon activates your domestic fourth home. Full moons often mark turning points, and this one could bring a decision or realization about your home life, family dynamics or living situation. With la luna shining her moonbeams in your fourth house of home and family, some Goats could be moving to a bigger place (could there be a kid on the way?), finishing up a massive renovation project or resolving an issue with your inner circle or kin.
The supermoon also features a loose grand cardinal cross (involving the Sun, moon, Mars and Pluto), dialing up the intensity. With ambitious Mars and power-hungry Pluto in the mix, your usual level-headed demeanor might struggle to keep your temper at bay. Some career chaos could erupt on October 22, when the passionate Sun clashes in a stressful square with shadowy Pluto in Capricorn. Your own vision could be at odds with the group’s, or you may lock into a power struggle with an authority figure.
Where are YOU feeling trapped by rules, roles and responsibilities? Your soul might be longing for some freedom of expression, yet crushing demands and deadlines are thwarting that. Instead of having a meltdown (if that’s avoidable), use this jarring, come-to-the-light moment to STOP doing things that sabotage you personally and professionally. Saying no to what doesn’t work might be the simplest first step. You don’t have to carry the weight of the whole world, Capricorn (even if you can).
The Sun moves into Scorpio later that day (October 22), officially shifting your focus to your eleventh house of community, friendships and long-term goals. Scorpio season brings a social yet intense energy, encouraging you to connect with like-minded people who support your ambitions. Step away from your desk and go mingle. You’ll accomplish more when you focus on “who you know” rather than “what you do.” Since the eleventh house also rules technology, a splashy digital launch could grab hold of public attention!
On October 28, a harmonious Mars-Neptune trine activates your relationship and expressive sectors of your chart. This trine is the perfect blend of inspiration and communication, making it an ideal day for heartfelt conversations and exploring new ideas with loved ones. Whether you’re diving into a passionate creative project (think: a DIY Joker and Harley Quinn couples’ Halloween costume), having a witchy date night at the local haunted house or simply catching up with friends before the year is over, this cosmic energy helps foster a deeper emotional connection with your loved ones that can quell any tension that might have arisen over the last week and a half.
This year’s Halloween also features a balsamic (almost-new) Scorpio moon that can help you let go of any lingering social tensions, outdated friendships or stagnant goals that feel more like tricks than treats. Whether you’re out enjoying spooky festivities or opting for a more introspective night, Scorpio’s transformative energy invites you to clear away any lingering emotional cobwebs. You’ll be primed for a fresh new start when the Scorpio new moon arrives the next day.
You’ve got the future on your mind (when don’t you?), and it’s hard to stay focused on the present this month. Not that you should ignore those burning #couplegoals or anything, Capricorn. But here’s a gentle reminder that we’re not promised tomorrow, so please DO enjoy today.
It’s all happening because the confident Sun is traveling through Libra and your tenth house of social status through October 22 while Venus spends time in Scorpio and your eleventh house of long-term priorities until October 17. You’re looking for a partner that can match your ambition, intensity and independence—can this situationship or relationship go the distance?
A powerful Libra solar eclipse kicks off the month on October 2, marking the final Libra eclipse in this series that began July 17, 2023 (which will come to a full completion on March 29, 2025). The next six months are a pivotal time to rebalance the scales and sort out the right proportions of “me” and “we.” Mercury (communication and preferences) and the Black Moon Lilith “point” (deep desires and primal instincts) are featured in this eclipse lineup, fueling your ability to vocalize your needs.
Assertive Mars will be in tender Cancer and your seventh house of partnerships all month long, turning up the dial on your emotions and sensitivity. Gracefully initiate those heart-to-hearts—and be sure to set the right mood so these talks remain creative and inspiring rather than contentious. As transformational powerhouse Pluto wakes up from a five-month retrograde in YOUR sign on October 11, you’ll be able to tap into your intensity and inner authority to better advocate for yourself. If you’ve been hiding out or dimming your lights, Pluto’s course correction shines the spotlight on you again.
From October 22 on, the Sun will be in Scorpio and your eleventh house of friends, networking and technology. Lighten up a little and go mingle at those fall parties, football games and other group events. Single Caps could find luck on the dating apps, or you might meet someone intriguing through mutual friends.
Libra season brings its annual wave of motivation to your career, but even if you haven’t hit a bull’s-eye yet, don’t give up till you do! As the natural ruler of that realm, Capricorns should truly feel “in the zone,” ready to take last month’s lofty ideas and turn them into concrete goals. From now until October 22, you’re plugged into a solar power source, but as your patient sign knows, good things are worth waiting (and working) for!
You might not have to wait too long as a powerful Libra new moon and annular solar eclipse opens the month on October 2,laying the groundwork for you to make some serious career moves. La luna could bring an exciting opportunity at a dream company or a more aligned team. RSVP yes to any networking invites in the days surrounding this eclipse—especially with Venus in Scorpio and your eleventh house of strategic alliances through October 17. You could meet a key person (or group of people) who can play a surprisingly pivotal role in events that unfold over the next six months.
On October 9, confident Jupiter turns retrograde (backward) in Gemini and your sixth house of work and service providers. Between now and February 4, 2025, you could find yourself reconsidering your existing place of work or role within your team. Since the sixth house rules responsibilities, Jupiter’s reversal can help you assess if you’re being staffed on the right projects or whether you might have bitten off more than you can chew over the last few months.
With ambitious Mars spending all month in Cancer, your seventh house of relationships and business arrangements is a heat zone. Got a passive-aggressive teammate in the mix (or is the passive-aggressive teammate you)? That quiet resentment building up is alerting you to where you might have previously gotten steamrolled or disproportionately shouldered the responsibilities. As Mars rules the proverbial blade, it’s time to snip the cord on old patterns of people-pleasing behavior. If you’ve been stuck playing the “mom” role at work, cleaning up after everyone else, that ends now!
Once powerhouse Pluto ends a five-month retrograde on October 11 and moves forward in YOUR sign, it will be that much easier to wield your influence and get through to those decision makers. A work project could speed up, especially if you’ve been blocked by a few obstacles or resistant people who seemed to be undermining your efforts.
Some career chaos could erupt on October 22, when the Sun, which is in its last innings of Libra and your professional tenth house, challenges powerhouse Pluto in Capricorn in your first house of self-advocacy. Your own vision could be at odds with the group’s, or you may lock into a power struggle with a person in a position of authority. Instead of having a meltdown (if that’s avoidable), use this jarring come-to-the-light moment to STOP doing things that sabotage you personally and professionally.
Love Days: 18, 22
Money Days: 2, 12
Luck Days: 26, 10
Off Days: 20, 24, 7
