Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- October 4: Mercury enters Libra
- October 8: Venus enters Virgo
- October 11: Mars enters Scorpio
- October 14: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra
- October 21: Mercury enters Scorpio
- October 23: Sun enters Scorpio
- October 28: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus
Aries, your close relationships are top of mind as we move through Libra season. You’re focusing on finding balance and may be putting more effort into collaborative projects. When Scorpio season kicks off mid-month, you may find yourself in a more introspective mood. Processing any big feelings can lead to a cathartic transformation.
The month starts off on October 4 with important news or information headed your way as Mercury enters Libra. Contracts and collaborative opportunities may arrive, and this is also an aligned time to have important conversations in your relationships. Drama takes over the skies on October 8 when Mars in Libra squares off with Pluto in Capricorn. This energy is intense and reactive. Ego battles at work or within your close partnerships may unfold. This can stir up a ruthless atmosphere, and people may be acting on some of their fears rather than acting rationally. These two powerhouse planets are supportive for making immense progress and you may find yourself putting your willpower to the test.
On the same day, Venus, the planet of love and finances, enters Virgo. As Venus moves through the maiden’s sign, you may find yourself reconnecting with the little pleasures in life and recognizing that self-care should be incorporated into your daily routine. Singles can find love going about their daily routine—at the gym, while grocery shopping, and running errands. Small acts of service become more significant.
A few days alter, Mars, the planet of action and anger, enters the watery terrains of Scorpio on October 11—one of its favorite signs! The God of War gets a boost when it moves through this sign, so you're feeling more calculated and determined. This is a cathartic time to make peace with the past and clear out what no longer serves you—especially if you find yourself feeling any jealousy, envy, fixations, shame, or guilt. Remember to invest in your mental health and extend yourself compassion. Practically speaking, you may be focused on paying down debt or facing unexpected costs.
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A New Moon solar eclipse in Libra takes place on October 14—the first solar eclipse in Libra since 2004! This eclipse marks a fresh, fated chapter in your close relationships. Singles may meet a special someone who they feel a karmic connection with, and couples may be taking an important next step. It’s also possible a new contract or collaboration is proposed or begins. A few days later on October 19, the Sun and Mercury meet at the same point in the sky in the sign of Libra. An important conversation or realization regarding your relationships—romantic, platonic, familial, or business—takes place. This can bring clarity on your next steps.
A sweet gift arrives from the cosmos on October 21 when Venus in Virgo shares a kiss with Jupiter in Taurus, creating a harmonious and expansive energy. This is productive energy for receiving support, feeling financially stable, or even asking for a raise. On the same day, Mercury, the planet of communication and the mind, enters Scorpio, amplifying your intuition. You may also be having more discussions regarding shared resources, debt, and finances. This is a great time to redo your budget and come up with a plan.
The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23, officially ushering in Scorpio season *and* spooky season! With the largest illuminator in the solar system now in Scorpio, there's more of an emphasis to themes of shared resources, increasing your intuition, and exploring your own psyche. Spend the next month looking inward.
A Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus lights up the sky on October 28 and marks the final eclipse we will experience in Taurus until 2031. This eclipse wraps up a chapter that started back in November 2021. Lunar eclipses bring moments of culmination, endings, and release, and this one will bring up themes related to your financial security, livelihood, and resources. You may be leaving a job, accepting a promotion, making changes to your spending habits, or changing the way you support yourself. This will also bring up themes from November 8, 2022, the last time we had a lunar eclipse in Taurus. Think back to what was unfolding in your life around this time for clues as to how this eclipse's energy will manifest.
A fresh strategic cycle begins on October 29 when Mercury and Mars meet in Scorpio. You may feel more decisive today, especially regarding your finances or paying down debt. Emotionally, this is a powerful time to sever ties with the past. You’re wiping the slate clean. The month ends with a hint of excitement on October 31 when Venus in Virgo mingles with Uranus in Taurus. A new revenue stream could become available, or perhaps you’re making an exciting upgrade to your daily work routine. Breakthroughs, support, and solutions arrive.
