If you can’t believe it’s October already, you’re not alone.
The light is officially waning and the veil is thinning; spooky season is here! An iconic month full of mysteries and frights deserves astrology that can match the mood. Buckle up for four weeks of powerful and transformative movement in the sky, but don’t forget that the only truly scary thing you should worry about this month is your Halloween costume.
Follow along as I look to the skies for the month’s major astrological moments, and make sure to check out the tarot card I pulled for my readers! How will October’s magic impact you specifically? Booking a reading is one of the best ways to find out. ;)
Major Moments in October
Saturday, 10/1 - Venus in Libra opposes Jupiter RX in Aries
When the two benefic planets clash in the sky, the sparks are beautiful. The oppositional alignment of these two prompt celebration (potentially too much of it) and keep the good vibes flowing. A beautiful way to start the month, right? Let inspiration take you where you want to go, just make sure you’re not breaking the bank.
Sunday, 10/2 - Mercury stations direct in Virgo
The dreaded Mercury retrograde is over (but don’t forget its shadow that ends 10/22. 👀) As Mercury starts to move forward again, remember that today is a bit like the moment when you break a sprint to change directions. Just because Mercury is marching forward again doesn’t mean it’s going to feel like it. Be patient with your brain as Mercury corrects its course.
Saturday, 10/8 - Pluto stations direct in Capricorn
You may have noticed that many of the major moments this month are about retrograde/direct stations, and you’re probably going to feel it. When transformative Pluto pivots the will to break and rebuild becomes stronger. What parts of your life could use this approach? Use caution when necessary, but allow space for a new way of doing things.
Sunday, 10/9 - Full Moon in Aries
This month’s full moon occurs in fiery Aries, where passion and motivation take center stage. Aligning with both Saturn and Chiron, this full moon is about more than just celebration however. Fire can be both healing and destructive. It can cauterize a wound, and burn down a home. How do you channel your inner flames? Pay attention to where Aries falls in your chart for more insight.
Monday, 10/10 - Mercury enters Libra
Mercury is back in Libra after spending the past few weeks doing the moonwalk through Virgo, and you’re probably going to feel the shift. Mercury represents the mind, so as it moves through Libra it helps give voice to ideas about relationships, aesthetics, and balance/efficacy. Pay attention to what area of your chart Libra occupies for more specific ideas about where Mercury is holding up the megaphone.
Sunday, 10/23 - Sun and Venus enter Scorpio
It’s a big day with many important changes! Firstly, the sun and Venus move into Scorpio, officially ushering in the spookiest time of the year. Scorpio isn’t just about what goes bump in the night, however. This sign calls on us to be brave, and face the darkness within us so that we may better know ourselves and what we have to offer. Doing so also inadvertently gives others permission to do the same.
… & Saturn stations direct in Aquarius
Saturn, the solar systems’ dom daddy, finally stations direct after spending the past 5 months or so retrograde. This direct station may not feel immediately impactful, but over the course of the next few weeks pay attention to how you’re showing up for yourself and your passions. How much effort have you been putting in? Does it equate to the amount of return you’re expecting? And as always, look to area of your chart that Aquarius occupies for more details on how this station impacts you.
Tuesday, 10/25 - Partial Solar Eclipse in Scorpio
Eclipse season begins again, the first of which being the new moon/solar eclipse in Scorpio. Eclipses are radically powerful moments of astrology, where you should certainly expect the unexpected. The house that Scorpio occupies will have specific insights about how these set of eclipses will shake things up in your life, so be sure to pay attention!
Friday, 10/28 - Jupiter retrograde enters Pisces
As the great teacher-philosopher, Jupiter’s travel through each of the signs seems to bring out some of the most profound qualities of each. Back in Pisces, Jupiter is home again and reveling in universal creativity and compassion. It won’t be in Pisces for at least another 12 years, so treasure this brief dip back into the cosmic waters before Jupiter reenters Aries again later this year.
Saturday, 10/29 - Mercury enters Scorpio
Following the sun and Venus, Mercury now moves into discerning and precise Scorpio. Our minds may take a dip into the darker side of things, as we learn to embrace not only our own darkness but that of others as well. Flex your intuitive muscles and allow yourself to inhabit a different kind of thinking and perceiving.
Sunday, 10/30 - Mars stations retrograde in Gemini
This is one of the big astrological moments of the month, and the year. Mars’ retrograde will take us all the way into 2023, not officially stationing direct again until January 12. This, like most retrogrades, is a lesson in patience. Especially when Mars is involved; all this planet wants to do is plow forward and destroy anything in its path. Resist the urge to do so, and take this time to reassess things like your motivations, how you move and work your body, and how well you manage your energy (or not.) Above all - take a breath.
Tarot Card of the Month
Six of Pentacles - How can you give back this month, especially to those in a similar position you may have found yourself in previously? Let your generosity stem from a place of empathy, especially knowing that you may find yourself in a position of need again one day.
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