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
Virgo, money is on your mind as we finish up Libra season. You’re focusing on work, setting new financial goals, and tending to your sense of comfort and livelihood. Once Scorpio season arrives, you’ll be ready to put yourself out there, connect with loved ones, and have more fun. But first, the month starts off with Mercury entering Libra on October 4, bringing some money-related news your way. You may learn about a new work contract, or if you’ve been waiting on a raise or promotion, discussions may begin to pick up.
Some tension or issues around your finances may pop up on October 8 when Mars in Libra clashes with Pluto in Capricorn. It’s possible that an unexpected bill pops up or maybe you receive an enticing invitation but have to make a tough call about whether or not you’re in a financial position to accept. It’s also possible to argue with others over your different values. On the same day, Venus, a planet of love and blessings, enters your sign, bringing relief! It’s possible that some sort of good news arrives or maybe you make progress on a personal goal. You’re incredibly magnetic for the next few weeks, so this is a good time to date, put yourself out there, and pitch yourself and your ideas. Don’t be afraid to ask for support—luck and the cosmos are on your side.
Mars, the planet of frustration and motivation, enters Scorpio on October 11 and your schedule picks up. You may be running from event to event or even have some travel planned. Tension with siblings, close friends, or extended family members can bubble up to the surface. You may need to set boundaries around your free time and schedule.
The Astrology of October 2023
The New Moon solar eclipse in Libra on October 14 brings a fresh chapter to your financial world. You may be starting a job or work project around this time or setting important financial goals. Over the next 18 months, you will experience dramatic shifts and changes with your resources. Some illuminating news regarding your wealth and livelihood arrives on October 19 when the Sun and Mercury, both in Libra, sync up at the same point in the sky. This is a great day for negotiating or reaching a financial agreement. New revenue streams may become available to you or perhaps you dream up a new way to make some extra cash.
On October 21, Venus in Virgo connects with Jupiter in Taurus, bringing sweet news from afar your way. This is a wonderful day to share your ideas or expertise with the world. If you have an important message to share, you can go viral and it will be well received! You’re feeling ready to take a risk today, so go ahead and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. On the same day, Mercury enters Scorpio, delivering important news your way. Over the next few weeks, you’ll find yourself self-expressing more and you may even have some travel plans.
The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23, putting an emphasis on some of your close relationships. This Scorpio season, you may be spending more time with siblings, close friends, or extended family. If you’ve been wanting to learn something new, sign up for a class! Your mind is curious—feed it. The Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus on October 28 can leave you with a perspective shift. Conversations reach a climax around this time and new information is revealed. If you’ve been working on a publishing project, speaking at a conference, or making a podcast, you may reach an important milestone. This eclipse marks the end of our current eclipse cycle, which started back in November 2021. It will also bring up themes from November 8, 2022, the last time we had a lunar eclipse in Taurus.
You’re taking decisive action on October 29 when Mercury and Mars, both in Scorpio, meet at the same point in the sky. You may be signing a contract or setting some important boundaries. Your communication skills and your decision-making ability are on display. The month winds down on October 31 when Venus in Virgo mingles with Uranus in Taurus. Some unexpected news may arrive, or a conversation can take an inspiring turn. Sharing your thoughts, ideas, expertise, and feelings with the world can lead to surprising gifts. Enjoy!
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She’s studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.
