Add These Dates to your G-Cal:
- October 6: Mercury enters Scorpio
- October 6: Full Moon in Aries
- October 13: Venus enters Libra
- October 13: Pluto Stations Direct in Aquarius
- October 21: Mercury Pre-Retrograde Shadow Period in Scorpio
- October 21: New Moon in Libra
- October 22: Neptune Retrograde Re-enters Pisces
- October 22: Sun enters Scorpio
- October 29: Mercury enters Sagittarius
Your personal life is busier than ever, Cancer! You might be focused on your home—like rearranging your room to create more comfort in your life, doing a deep closet purge, or even moving or finding new roommates. Your relationship to family—both your primary caregivers and chosen family—are also highlighted over the next few weeks. You could experience shifts in some personal dynamics, confront an issue from the past, or learn something important that’s unfolding in their lives.
Here comes the lucky news you’ve been waiting for when Mercury moves into Scorpio on October 6. New, exciting ideas can also show up and give you the courage to act on your creative desires. This is also a lucky time for dating and romance, so go after who and what you want!
A Full Moon in Aries, also on October 6, brings attention to your career. A job could end or maybe you’re ready to stand up for what you’re worth and ask for a raise. For some, this could look like reaching a lifelong milestone, closing an important personal chapter in their lives, or pursuing another professional path or personal goal that feels more meaningful.
Home is where you find your comfort when Venus moves into Libra on October 13. If there’s been drama with relatives, roommates, or a landlord that all begins to ease up. You’re enjoying time at home and with your chosen family. Positive developments regarding your living situation may also unfold.
Unexpressed feelings of jealousy and envy can surface when Pluto goes direct in Aquarius, also on October 13. If there are any hidden power dynamics in your relationships, especially one that involves finances, it might be time to address it. This is also an opportunity for you to be more vulnerable and lead with an open and honest heart, no matter what anyone else thinks.
Look out for exes popping back up in your life when Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow period on October 21. Old relationships, flames, and patterns might resurface. You’re getting a preview into your upcoming Mercury retrograde story that will unfold next month. You might also simply want to return to old hobbies you enjoy or consider doing some conscious inner child healing.
You’re ready to hit control-alt-delete on your past thanks to the New Moon in Libra, also on October 21. Situations, memories, and patterns that keep you stuck are on the chopping block. This can also coincide with important family developments or changes in your personal life—or even a decision to move or changes something in your home or living environment.
You’re feeling idealistic about the future when Neptune retrograde re-enters Pisces on October 22. This can give you the creativity to dream up new ideas and solutions for your problems and even issues on a global scale. You’re plugged into the collective and concerned about what not only affects you, but everyone else, as well. This is a profound time for your beliefs to shift, as well as your understanding of the world around you.
Also on October 22, the Sun enters Scorpio, making you more magnetic than normal. It might feel like you’re in the right place at the right time over the coming weeks. This is a great time for exploring your sexuality, trying out new hobbies, and expressing yourself authentically. You have a little extra luck on your side and it’s a great time to take risks. You’re also feeling grateful and connected to the present moment.
The month wraps up with Mercury, the communication planet, moving into Sagittarius on October 29. Your daily schedule becomes a bit more hectic as you’re juggling more in both your personal and professional lives. You’re also working hard on specific project or work assignment. Drama with coworkers can pop up and this can serve as any opportunity to push back against any micromanagers or haters in your life!
