As a fire sign, you’re like a firework on the Fourth of July. Sometimes, you’re a bottle rocket aiming forward and making noise! Often, you’re like the sparkler – the handheld stick with exciting starbursts of light that spray out and disappear. Your sparkle is contagious. Let your light shine this month.

With the Aries Full Moon on October 6, your emotions may run high, shining a light on desires you’ve kept simmering below the surface. This lunation is your cue to release stale expectations and live more authentically. Mercury also moves into Scorpio that day, inviting you to go beneath the surface in your conversations and face truths you’ve been avoiding.

Venus enters Libra on October 13, turning your attention to love. Relationships may take center stage, asking you to soften sharp edges and see things through another’s perspective. If you feel tension with a partner, friend, or collaborator, aim to negotiate win-win outcomes.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 highlights partnership themes again, but this time with a greater emphasis on the way score-keeping can be a barrier in your relationships. You may notice that when you limit the expression of love or withhold it, Love is a resource in constant supply for you. Generosity begets generosity.

Neptune re-enters Pisces on October 22, the same day the Sun slips into Scorpio. This shift offers a wave of physical and emotional healing. You may feel more connected to your dreams and spiritual practices.

Because Mars stands in a power position, you may feel more alive – more fiery this month. By the time Mercury enters Sagittarius on October 29, you’ll crave adventure and have the courage to set your sights on a new horizon.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

A musician must spend hours playing scales before they’re ready to step on stage and perform a symphony. Consider that metaphor this month as you focus on refining your skills and having the patience to take the necessary steps forward. The Aries Full Moon on October 6 shines a beam on the moments of stillness in which you can attune to your heart’s calling. It is a time to pause, reflect, and release fear. Mercury’s entrance into Scorpio that same day turns your attention to deep, probing dialogues that reveal hidden truths or help you see another perspective.

Venus, your ruling planet, enters Libra on October 13, reminding you to be aware of the beauty in everyday life. It’s a great time to create art that blends nature and design. Make your world more inspiring and breathe new life into the objects in your surroundings by rearranging or cleaning them.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 asks you to balance productivity with self-care. If you’ve been doomscrolling or stuck behind a computer for long hours, this lunation invites you to move your body and prioritize well-being.

When Neptune re-enters Pisces on October 22, along with the Sun’s move into Scorpio, you may feel a pull toward a group project that stirs your inner rebel or revolutionary. Friendships can take on a deeper, more soulful presence in your life, and you may be drawn to helping others.

Mercury enters Sagittarius on October 29, bringing financial matters into focus. It is a great time to review investments, set clear agreements, or have heartfelt money conversations with your partner. You’re more in tune with your goals and better prepared for the bigger moves ahead.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

October is a time when the veil between the worlds is said to be thin, according to some spiritual traditions. For you, this month begins with Libra season, a time for parties, fall festivals, and otherworldly delights. Let your imagination run wild! Invite wonder as you gain greater access to the invisible realms and integrate spiritual knowledge into communal gathering spaces. You have permission to be magical.

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 illuminates your social sector, sparking invitations, reunions, and opportunities to expand your social network. With Mercury entering Scorpio that same day, you’ll crave depth and meaning in your work. You may be motivated to revamp your schedule or dive into a project that requires intense focus.

When Venus enters Libra on October 13, love, romance, and creativity claim your attention. It is an excellent time for expressing yourself through art, music, or writing. If you’ve been holding back joy, let it out. Venus says, “You deserve to be the truest expression of yourself without reservations.”

The Libra New Moon on October 21 highlights your inner child. How are they asking you to play? Who do they need you to be? Responding to these questions shows you how to be as the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22.

Neptune re-enters Pisces on October 22, softening your professional goals and helping you grasp an intuitive sense of your place. The Sun also moves into Scorpio that day, inviting you to ground yourself through dedicated spiritual practices.

When Mercury enters Sagittarius on October 29, relationships and partnerships come into sharper focus. Decisions may feel urgent or even fated, but trust that time is on your side. You can relax—the pieces will fall into place when they’re meant to.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

October’s astrology invites us to consider life’s mysteries. What paranormal experiences do you long to understand? What psychic awareness would you like to hone? Exploring the invisible realms will help you navigate some of the significant life decisions you face right now.

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 activates your career sector. Like a guiding light, it shines, pulling you one step closer to a financial breakthrough. You might feel seen for your talents and either celebrated for them or challenged to grow. Mercury enters Scorpio that same day, stirring your creative inspiration and helping you express yourself with passion and precision.

When Venus enters Libra on October 13, the draw to beauty awakens your senses. You can zhoosh up your space, host loved ones or add to your collection of houseplants. Venus’s move into her own suggests you can have moments of enjoyment and relaxation. The stressors of your life may not feel as unnerving as they did last month.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 compels you into self-reflection. Where do you feel truly at home? What changes do you need to make to cultivate more peace within your space? The answers to these questions offer guiding insights to help you create the centred experiences you need for nurturance.

Neptune re-enters Pisces on October 22, along with the Sun’s move into Scorpio, inspiring you to reconnect with your spiritual practices. Your intuition speaks louder than a whisper right now, helping you solve those mysteries referenced above. When Mercury enters Sagittarius on October 29, your mind considers a rich panoply of possibilities. Keep your mind attuned to the bigger picture.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 shines a favourable light on you, inviting you to take a quantum leap and embrace the unknown. This invitation could involve booking a trip, signing up for a class, or embarking on a research project that expands your worldview. Mercury enters Scorpio the same day, helping deepen the experiences of your everyday life. No matter what you do, be deliberate about it. Own your choices.

The Sun shines in Libra until October 22, making it a month to beautify your surroundings and treat yourself to a day of pampering. Do what delights your heart. When Venus enters Libra on October 13, conversations flow more easily, and your charm is magnetic. This transit guides you into 3 weeks full of opportunities to network, write, speak, and share your ideas.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 marks a significant breakthrough in communication. Conversations with siblings and friends could feel fated, invigorating you for whatever ideas flow from those encounters. Your mind is more agile at the end of the month, making it an exciting time to embark on a new project or utilize your mental energy for tasks that require extra focus.

Neptune re-enters Pisces on October 22, along with the Sun’s shift into Scorpio. These influences suggest the breaking of an emotional dam, allowing stifled feelings to break free and express themselves fully. The Sun challenges Pluto that day, suggesting it’s a time for dredging up past sorrows and composting them into a substance more useful. Hope? Determination? Perhaps

Mercury enters Sagittarius on October 29, lighting up your creativity and sense of play. The last days of the month are about joy and engaging in activities that bring enjoyment.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

October is a month to slow down and steady yourself after last month’s wild ride with the eclipses activating your sign. We have a break from some of the intense emotions and spontaneous breakthroughs, though you may still be reeling from the profound self-discoveries you made. If so, ease into October with care to honour your need for relaxation. Pad your schedule with breathing room.

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 shines on your finances, asking you to release fear, control, or penny-pinching restraint, so you can embrace the goodness the universe longs to share with you. Mercury, your guardian planet, moves into Scorpio the same day, helping you speak with more emotional depth from the heart. Mythological Mercury could venture into the Underworld and remain unscathed. So, too, transiting Mercury can help you unlock mysteries about your subconscious drives and unconscious beliefs. Pay attention to the clues.

When Venus enters Libra on October 13, it helps you magnetize opportunities that support your newfound sense of purpose. You may be releasing fears of global uncertainty or unknowns and reclaiming faith in your ability to shape your destiny.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 helps strengthen self-worth by showing you how to set boundaries. It is an ideal time to commit to long-term plans that nurture your root chakra and enhance your sense of security.

Neptune re-enters Pisces on October 22, along with the Sun’s shift into Scorpio, shedding light on relationships. Some dynamics may feel foggy, but this can be an opportunity to lean into trust rather than trying to control outcomes. Until the end of the month, you’ll gain new insights about September’s truth-telling missions, uncovering secrets and making sense of family dynamics.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Let’s talk Libra-to-Libra. This birthday season will be spectacular! We have had glimpses of the outer-planet activity that will help us redefine our lives next year. From now to February, we can move at the speed of light if we want. We can thank the planetary helpers, Uranus and Pluto, as well as our planetary challengers, Neptune and Saturn, for the exponential growth. As you step into birthday season, you face a choice: to proclaim that this solar year will be your year… or stay in a sad holding pattern. With the Sun moving through your sign most of the month, you’re reawakening your strength, and you’ll need it to activate your inner warrior, reinforce boundaries, and stand tall in your decisions. It is a month to remember that self-determination is one of your superpowers.

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 highlights relationships. You may feel pulled between your own needs and what others expect of you. Rather than retreating into indecision or people-pleasing, Mars in Scorpio authorizes you to make choices that Honor your heart’s desire.

Venus enters Libra on October 13, emphasizing love, beauty, and connection. The glow of Venus makes it a beautiful time to heal relationships and call in support for your big visions. The Libra New Moon on October 21 is a lovely reset button for your year ahead. Set intentions that align with who you’re becoming.

After the Sun moves into Scorpio on October 22, your focus shifts to finances and resources. New opportunities could open, especially if you’ve been advocating for yourself or renegotiating agreements. Then, on October 29, Mercury enters Sagittarius, opening your mind and strengthening your voice. Your words carry weight—share your ideas, tell your story, and trust that people are listening.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

This month, your task is to embrace endings as preludes to new beginnings. You’re standing at the threshold of a new solar year, Scorpio. With the Sun entering your sign on October 22, the focus turns to your desires, your voice, your power – to you. But before that shift, the month begins with a reflective tone. You may feel like you’re tying up loose ends from the past twelve months, reviewing lessons learned, and acknowledging how much you’ve grown.

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 highlights your routines, health, and work-life balance. Notice where you’ve been overextending yourself and where boundaries could protect your energy. Mars—the planet of action—encourages you to take charge of your schedule and reclaim your time.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 is your invitation to slow down and reset. Pay attention to dreams, intuition, and synchronicities. This lunation lights up your inner world. It’s a decisive moment for healing any lingering disappointments in relationships or partnerships.

Love gets a boost as Venus enters Libra on October 13, stirring up your romantic imagination. Old connections may resurface, or you may feel called to resolve unfinished business. If you’re in a partnership, use this energy to clear the air and deepen intimacy.

Once the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, you’ll feel more alive, magnetic, and ready to step into the spotlight. With Mars traveling through your sign, your ruling planet fuels your drive, courage, and intensity. You won’t shy away from challenges but instead meet them head-on. Mars reminds you of your resilience and awakens your inner warrior, helping you cut through doubt and take decisive action. It is your moment to pursue goals with precision and passion.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Life offers plenty of distractions, but this month invites you to slow down, centre yourself, and focus on what truly matters. The distance between your current reality and your biggest dreams isn’t as vast as it sometimes feels. The key is concentration – committing to one thing at a time, resisting the urge to scatter your energy in different directions.

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 lights up possibilities for joy, romance, and creativity. Inspiration may come in a rush, or you may feel drawn to passionate projects. Love could melt your heart if you allow yourself the experience of surrender. Take note of what lights you up and weave that fire into your daily life.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 highlights the importance of friendships and community. It is an excellent time to set intentions around collaboration, networking, or joining forces with others who share your vision. With Venus entering Libra on October 13, love and social connections feel more harmonious most of the month. You may even reconnect with someone from your past or meet new allies who support who you’re growing to become.

Once the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, your focus turns inward, making it a season of rest and release before your birthday month. Mars in Scorpio amplifies this energy, asking you to confront what you’ve avoided, ancient fears or patterns lingering in your subconscious. It’s a time of quiet strength—clearing space so that when the Sun enters your sign next month, you’ll be ready to move forward with power and clarity.

Finally, on October 29, Mercury enters Sagittarius, reenergizing your mind. Your words flow easily, and you’ll be ready to speak your truth with conviction. Conversations and connections could accelerate, and opportunities may arrive through your network.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

If you’ve been diligently pursuing a dream, your dedication is about to pay off. This month could bring the support you need for that final push, whether in your career, relationships, or personal goals. Recognition is on the horizon but first comes reflection: life has a way of cycling familiar themes back into focus, offering you the chance to make wiser choices than before.

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 spotlights home and family matters. You may feel a tug-of-war between private life and professional obligations. Use this lunation to check in with yourself about where you feel rooted and how to create more balance. With Venus entering Libra on October 13, relationship misunderstandings at work may smooth over, or you could strengthen connections with colleagues. This transit also indicates opportunities for recognition. Make it a month for beautifying your workspace, too. Fresh flowers on your desk will uplift your work experience and make the most of Venus’s influence.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 marks an influential moment for your career and public image. New opportunities could emerge, and this lunation encourages you to set intentions around your professional growth.

After the Sun moves into Scorpio on October 22, your attention shifts to your political aspirations within your community. Mars in Scorpio energizes this part of your chart all month, helping you rally allies and collaborators. You may feel called to step into a leadership role within a group or to push forward a collective goal. Mars sharpens your instincts about who has your back—and who doesn’t, allowing you to learn lessons in trust.

On October 29, Mercury enters Sagittarius, pulling you inward. Pay attention to dreams, intuition, and subtle cues. They’re guiding you toward more profound self-awareness.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

When you sense truth deep in your bones, faith comes naturally. But sometimes you have to walk through the fog of doubt before clarity comes. This month, uncertainty may arise, but your task is to trust in the larger mystery unfolding around you. Pay attention to synchronicities and subtle signs. They’re pointing you toward your next step. Here’s a pep talk: you’ve got this! Keep going!

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 sparks mental activity and a heightened drive to express what’s on your mind. News, conversations, or short trips could bring unexpected opportunities. It’s a time to share your ideas with others. Your vision shines a guiding light for others to see, and the way you express that vision could inspire groups of people throughout the month.

The Sun shines in Libra until October 22, and Venus enters Libra on October 13. Libra is an air sign, like Aquarius, making it a month of dreaming what’s possible and connecting with others to collaborate in realizing those desires.

Adventure calls at the Libra New Moon on October 21. You may feel inspired to plan a journey, start a course, or dive into a new subject that expands your worldview.

Once the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, it shines a light on career opportunities, though it also spotlights any woes you feel about the direction of your professional life. Mars in Scorpio fuels ambition, helping you step in to lead a project or rally a team. Recognition and visibility are possible, especially if you’ve been working behind the scenes.

On October 29, Mercury enters Sagittarius, adjusting your philosophy in light of current events. What’s real? Tune in to your inner wisdom for guidance and then share the insights you gain.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

This month, with even a little faith in yourself, anything is possible. In moments of doubt or emotional intensity, you may feel tempted to retreat into your own world. Your challenge is to remain grounded in your truth, even as you sense the energies of those around you. Walk that fine line between independence and intimacy, and you won’t need to hide your heart or withdraw from love.

The Aries Full Moon on October 6 illuminates your finances, ushering in breakthroughs or inspiring you to make a practical decision. You may have had shocking realizations (or resignations) about money concerns this year. The North Node in Pisces highlights all matters related to life purpose, and finances are intricately tied to self-worth. This month’s Libra Sun (until October 22) punctuates those concepts for you.

The Libra New Moon on October 21 brings awareness about the ways you unite with others or, conversely, any fears you have about those partnerships. If you share finances with a partner, conversations about long-term financial goals could arise. At the same time, this lunation awakens optimism for a greater experience of love. The clouds are parting, letting the Sunshine through.

Once the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, your perspective expands to consider a new worldview. Lean into your curiosity. Mars in Scorpio supports this exploration, fuelling your courage to step beyond the familiar. Whether through study, a new philosophy, or an actual journey, you’re invited to broaden your horizons and reclaim a sense of purpose.

On October 29, Mercury enters Sagittarius, making your inner narrator sound more like a motivational speaker! You can do anything you set your mind to! If you imagine it, it will come! Envision cheering yourself on through the rest of the year!

Rachel Lang is the author of Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to Realize Your Power and Shape Your Life (Hardie Grant) and As Above, So Below. She’s also a regular contributor to astrology columns and media platforms. She hosts The Rachel Lang Show, where conversations on astrology, intuition, magic, and collective healing meet real-world transformation.  For more information : https://rachellangastrologer.com/

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