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 just want to have fun, Aquarius! Libra season puts you in an outgoing and adventurous mood, and you feel like your glass is half-full. You’re full of ideas and inspiration. Over the next few weeks, you may decide to book some travel, go back to school, or focus on a writing project. You’ll also find yourself in a philosophical mood, reflecting on your world view and personal beliefs.
The month kicks off with a New Moon solar eclipse in Libra on October 2, which brings fated conversations your way. You may learn information that rattles you and alters your life path! While this can kick up uncertainty and fear as you venture down an unknown path, there is also a tinge of excitement about what lies ahead. You’re ready to embark on your next adventure.
You’re feeling romantic when Venus in Scorpio mingles with Mars in Cancer on October 8. You might feel swept off your feet with little gestures from someone special. You can find romance in even the most mundane of tasks. You could also find love at work or focus on a creative project. Jupiter, the planet of abundance and growth, goes retrograde on October 9, encouraging you to reflect on the ways you experience pleasure in your life. You might return to an old creative project—like a TikTok you started but abandoned or a hobby you used to enjoy. You could also learn some lucky news or have a revelation about which passion project you want to prioritize next. Mercury, the planet of the mind, enters Scorpio on October 13, bringing attention to your long-term goals and career. Discussions about raises and promotions may be on the horizon.
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The Sun in Libra clashes into Mars in Cancer on October 14 and you’re ready to say how you really feel. You could face off with others or simply feel called to exert a boundary or two. Your day will also likely be jam-packed with chores, appointments, and meetings, and it can leave you feeling exhausted. On the same day, Venus in Scorpio stares down Uranus in Taurus, bringing surprises to your professional life. Maybe a CEO quits unexpectedly, you learn about a unexpected raise, or a contract wraps up early. Whatever it is, there are some shocking career developments today.
The Full Moon in Aries on October 17 reconnects you with your voice. You might share your feelings with a loved one, have an important conversation that changes your perspective, or reach a new level of proficiency with something you’re learning. This is an exciting time to plan travel or to decide to go back to school. On the same day, Venus, the planet of relationships, enters Sagittarius, and you’re ready to have a good time! Singles have a higher chance of meeting a lover through friends, a networking event, or online dating. Couples are craving more outings and group dates. This is a lovely time to talk to your partner about what type of date nights each of you would love to go on, and then make them happen! You may also make important allies over the next few weeks—people who can influence your goals and dreams and help bring them to life.
Don’t be too hard on yourself on October 22 when the Sun in Libra rams into Pluto in Capricorn. It’s easy to let your fears and insecurities run the show. Today, you’re engaging in power struggles with your own mind and while this can be difficult, it has the potential to help you break limiting beliefs and unhealthy thought patterns.
Later in the day, the Sun enters Scorpio and over the next few weeks, you’re gaining attention and standing out in your field. This Scorpio season, you could be up for a raise or promotion, or maybe you’re pursuing an opportunity that feels major and exciting. This also bodes well for all types of personal goals, like taking the next step with a partner, adopting a pet, or signing up for a class you’re interested in. You’re ready to commit to pursuing your dreams. Soak up the spotlight and take up space!
There’s some tension in your social life when Venus in Sagittarius bumps into Saturn in Pisces on October 28. You may learn some disappointing news from a friend, plans could fall through last minute, or you realize there’s someone in your life you don’t want to invest as much of your time and energy into. If you’re working toward a goal and seeking investments from others, you could hit a temporary setback. Don’t give up just yet! Shocking news arrive on October 30 when Mercury in Scorpio sits across the sky from Uranus in Taurus. you might have a profound revelation regarding your past or learn some particularly juicy gossip about someone at work. What you choose to share today can catch other people off guard, but you’re standing in your truth and embodying your most authentic self in the process.
The month winds down with Mercury in Scorpio connecting with Neptune in Pisces on October 31, inspiring calm and healing conversations. You may learn some news regarding your job that puts you at ease. You could also use your intuition or creativity to solve problems today. If you’re an artist of any sort, this is a lucky day to share your craft and talents with the world—go wild with your jack o’lantern design!
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.
