Happy birthday, Libra! This is your moment to take up space and soak up the spotlight as the Sun moves through your sign at the start of the month. It’s all about you and you can make a lot of progress on personal goals and just feel more confident to show up fully as yourself. New important connections and opportunities can also enter your life. This can also be a fun time to play around with your sense of style - test out a new haircut or get that bold tattoo! You’re making important decisions about your finances once Mercury moves into Scorpio on 6 October. Maybe you’re treating yourself with something you’ve had your eye on for a while or perhaps you’re ready to ask for a pay rise. This can be a great time to rework your budget, apply to jobs, or engage in any type of negotiations.
A Full Moon in Aries, also on 6 October, rattles your relationships. You might take the next step with a lover or learn an important development about a friend or family member. This can coincide with relationship milestones, a moment of conflict resolution, or making a decision to walk away from a commitment, personal or professional. A few days later, Venus, the planet of beauty and love, moves into your sign on 13 October. You’re turning heads left and right! You might feel a boost in confidence, and this is a lovely time to play around with your sense of style, self-expression, and to show up authentically. You’re making progress on personal goals, new people can enter your life, and you might feel like you have some extra luck on your side over the coming weeks.
You’re facing any fears you have around your pleasure and desire when Pluto goes direct in Aquarius on 13 October. This is an opportunity to get vulnerable and honest in your romantic relationships about what really turns you on. You’re feeling ready to experiment! You might also find a hobby that feels healing or transformational in some way! Pay attention to any work drama starting on 21 October when Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow period. You’re getting a sneak peek into your upcoming Mercury retrograde story, and it may involve issues at work or delayed payments. If you’re applying for a new job or asking for a raise just know the process might take a little longer than normal.
You’re ready to hit refresh under the New Moon, in your sign, also on 21 October. This is your yearly reset. You’re saying goodbye to anyone or anything that no longer serves you so you can fully embrace your authentic self and desires. This is a great time to set new goals for yourself and it can also help you ask for what you need in your close relationships. If you’ve gotten into the habit of making too many sacrifices for others that are leaving you overwhelmed and exhausted, once Neptune retrograde re-enters Pisces on 22 October, it’s time to make some changes. You’re tasked with paying closer attention to your relationship with boundaries and who in your life tests or doesn’t respect those boundaries.
Once the Sun enters Scorpio, also on 22 October, you’re gaining some extra recognition at work. You’re standing out amongst the crowd and your talents and skills are not going unnoticed. This can be a great time to ask for a raise or to launch a side project or hustle. The month wraps up with Mercury, the planet of communication, moving into Sagittarius on 29 October, bringing important news your way. The next few weeks are busy with socialising, travel, and learning new things. You’re also more connected with your voice and ready to share your ideas, feeling, and beliefs with others.
Add these dates to your calendar:
- 6th October: Mercury enters Scorpio
- 6th October: Full Moon in Aries
- 13th October: Venus enters Libra
- 13th October: Pluto Stations Direct in Aquarius
- 21st October: Mercury Pre-Retrograde Shadow Period in Scorpio
- 21st October: New Moon in Libra
- 22nd October: Neptune Retrograde Re-enters Pisces
- 22nd October: Sun enters Scorpio
- 29th October: Mercury enters Sagittarius
