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 the star of the show, Capricorn! Libra season puts a spotlight on your long-term goals, talents, and career. You’ve worked hard, and it’s about to pay off. Maybe you’re up for a promotion, receive an exciting invitation, or make progress on one of your dreams. You’re also reflecting on your life path and direction. Do your current goals still feel fulfilling and in alignment with your values? Perhaps you’d like to pursue another calling.
The New Moon solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 brings fated beginnings and endings to your professional life. You can experience major shifts regarding your job, your living situation, and your relationships. Let fate take over and trust that as some things come to a close, new opportunities are blossoming all around you.
There’s cooperation and creativity in your friendships when Venus in Scorpio teams up with Mars in Cancer on October 8. Maybe a friend approaches you with a collaborative idea or puts you in touch with a contact who can help move along some of your goals. You may also meet someone charming through a friend or while out with friends. Jupiter, the planet of expansion and growth, goes retrograde in Gemini on October 9. You’re invited to reflect on your boundaries, daily commitments, and behaviors. If there is a project or obligation you’ve been working toward daily, ask yourself if it still feels worth pursuing. You’re ready to streamline your habits and responsibilities so you can reach your goals in the most efficient way possible.
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Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, enters Scorpio on October 13, bringing lucky news your way. You could make new friends or find a community where you feel a strong sense of belonging. You want to spend time with people who make you feel seen and appreciated. This is a busy time to come up with ideas about some of your aspirations and goals. If you have an elevator pitch, well, find the right person and get pitching! Others are curious about your ideas and want to help you bring them to life. The Sun in Libra clashes with Mars in Cancer on October 14, which brings disruptions to your one-on-one relationships. If you’re collaborating on a project, you can wind up disagreeing or in a conflict. You may need to set boundaries in your personal and professional lives too. Try to look at this as an opportunity to stand up for yourself and get back on the same page as the important people in your life.
On the same day, Venus in Scorpio locks eyes with Uranus in Taurus and you could have some unexpected hot sex! Or maybe you’re getting wild in a strange place—like while on a secluded hike or in a parked car in a discreet location. This can bring old friends or acquaintances back into your life or leave you with a sudden burst of creative inspiration. You may have awkward and unexpected interactions with friends today, too.
The Full Moon in Aries on October 17 puts a spotlight on your private life. You’re focused on your chosen family—maybe you learn something important about a loved one or experience a shift in your relationship. This is powerful energy for acknowledging and releasing the past. You may also reach a turning point regarding a decision to move or in your professional life, too.
On the same day, Venus, the planet of connection, enters Sagittarius, and you’re craving more solitude. You’re starting to notice that when you spend time alone and quiet your mind, interesting ideas emerge. This helps you feel back on track with your daily routine. You may also want to spend time committing to a spiritual practice from your ancestry, engaging in evening meditations, or working with a dream journal. Your intuition is loud over the next few weeks.
You’re facing your fears of showing up fully and authentically when the Sun in Libra slams into Pluto in Capricorn on October 22. If you’ve felt a need to hide part of yourself today, you’re pushing past that resistance. You may choose to share something personal and private with an important person in your life, which can feel cathartic, transformative, and triggering at the same time. You’re diving deep and willing to confront what’s been left unsaid.
Later in the day, the Sun enters Scorpio, and you’re making progress on some of your dreams. This Scorpio season, other people are interested in collaborating with you. They can’t get enough of your ideas! Over the next few weeks, spending time with friends will also feel recharging, and you may find new community by engaging in hobbies that light you up.
You could learn news that feels disappointing when Venus in Sagittarius rams into Saturn in Pisces on October 28. This isn’t the best day to profess your feelings or rely on others for support. People are feeling grumpy and consumed with their own dramas. You may simply feel worn down and need to catch up on rest. If you set some boundaries, make sure you stick with them!
Mercury in Scorpio stares down Uranus in Taurus on October 30, and you could hear from someone surprising or learn news that feels lucky, inspiring, or perplexing! The month wraps up with Mercury in Scorpio connecting gently with Neptune in Pisces on October 31. This brings good luck your way; maybe a mentor or influential person notices you and offers to lend their. Think treats, not tricks!
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.