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
Happy birthday, Libra! It’s still your season, and over the next few weeks, you’re feeling empowered to prioritize your needs and desires. Your season can bring exciting new beginnings in your life—maybe you’re setting fresh goals for yourself or new relationships are entering your life. You’re feeling a boost of confidence and having fun playing around with your style and self-expression. Enjoy!
The month kicks off with a New Moon solar eclipse in your sign on October 2, bringing fated changes to your relationships and contracts. Remember: As one connection fades or an opportunity comes to a close, new possibilities are just around the corner. You’re feeling grateful and encouraged about your financial situation when Venus in Scorpio links up with Mars in Cancer on October 8. Your creative mind is an asset today, especially at work. You might move forward on a new work project or maybe realize you have an office crush! Jupiter, the planet of expansion and growth, goes retrograde on October 9, encouraging you to reconsider some of your beliefs and perceptions. You may feel like returning to an old subject you’ve wanted to study or to picking up a language you studied in high school.
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Mercury, the planet of the mind, enters Scorpio on October 13. The next few weeks are a busy time for your budget. Maybe you’re sending thoughtful gifts to friends to show you care or purchasing something you’ve wanted for a while. This transit can bring new work opportunities your way and it’s a powerful time to advocate for your worth. So ask for that raise! The Sun in Libra slams into Mars in Cancer on October 14, stirring up tension in your personal life. If you’ve been hanging onto any resentment, it can bubble up to the surface now. You may push back against authority figures or others who are trying to discourage you from chasing after your dreams. On the same day, Venus in Scorpio stares down Uranus in Taurus, bringing financial surprises your way. Maybe you win the lotto, land a big contract, or realize you’ve got to get back on track with your budget. This isn’t the best day to make major purchases, if you can avoid it.
The Full Moon in Aries on October 17 puts a spotlight on your relationships of all kinds. Maybe you’re moving in with your best friend, getting engaged to your partner, or finding a creative collaborator. Some may choose to take the next step or address issues that have been ignored in their partnerships, while others may choose to walk away once and for all. On the same day, Venus, the planet of connection, enters Sagittarius, putting you in a social mood. When it comes to love, you want someone who makes you think, someone you can learn from. Singles could meet someone in a class, around the neighborhood walking their dog, or even while commuting. You also have a little extra charm when it comes to asking for what you want. Speak your mind freely and let the blessings roll in.
Your past might feel like it’s haunting you when the Sun in your sign slams into Pluto in Capricorn on October 22. Don’t worry: This is the last time these two planets will collide in this part of your chart in your lifetime! This makes the moment all the more powerful for ending cycles, generational patterns, and releasing the past. You may need to call out unhealthy patterns or behaviors with family members or address a skeleton that’s been ignored and kept stored away for far too long.
Later in the day, the Sun enters Scorpio, and your focus turns to your sense of security. This Scorpio season, you could learn about a new work opportunity that will help pad your savings account. Your work is gaining attention and recognition, which also gives you a boost of confidence. This is an aligned time to take inventory of your possessions—what’s collecting dust in your house and which of your belongings are truly necessary?
There’s some disappointment in the air when Venus in Sagittarius bumps into Saturn in Pisces on October 28. You might have to cancel some fun social plans to take care of a responsibility. Conversations feel heavy and you could learn news that puts you in a somber mood. Setting boundaries around your time may also be necessary—especially if someone is trying to add more to your plate. Mercury in Scorpio locks eyes with Uranus in Taurus on October 30 and new, shocking information is revealed! You could receive a check or payment in the mail unexpectedly. The month wraps up with Mercury in Scorpio mingling with Neptune in Pisces on October 31, inspiring healing conversations. You’re feeling grateful for the life you’ve created for yourself. Working with your creative side today can be healing. Go ahead and DIY that Halloween costume!
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.Â