Mars is currently burning through your dating, pleasure, and creativity sector, turning your focus towards what you want. Meanwhile, on the 2nd, expect transformative news, possibly involving finances related to a collaborative project. Don’t be discouraged if you come up against an annoying amount of “no’s” — imagination and idealism are your best tools at this time. The big news this month, however, is Venus’s retrograde through penetrative Scorpio and your intimate 8thhouse, which governs shared resources and vulnerability. You’ll be traveling through thorny territory as you embark on a period of financial and emotional review. It won’t be all fun and games, but it’s important work; you’ll see its value more clearly once you make it through to the other side. The biggest challenge will be finding the tenuous balance between maintaining the passion that fuels you and how that affects your relationships and your finances (especially early in the month). The 7th is an ideal day for compassionate (or flirtatious) conversations. Meanwhile, the Libra New Moon of the 10th will initiate a relationship reset — but not without compromise. As you deal with these themes throughout the month, pay special attention on the 24th for any important insights and revelations. Mercury also stations retrograde that same day; it’s now time to express the shift in internal values you’ve been experiencing. Money themes reach their culmination during October 26th’s Taurus Full Moon, which will shine its light on earned money and personal resources. This is obviously different from the earlier focus on shared resources, but they’re definitely intimately connected. October is certainly intense, but for most of us the drama will be internal: which might be even spookier….

The home and family drama continues (as it will for many more months!), but October is really all about Venus’s retrograde through Scorpio and your committed partnership sector. The beginning of the month could feel like a series of velvet-gloved punches, beginning on the 2nd with challenging thoughts and convos followed by October 3rd’s Venus retrograde station and a Mars-Pluto opposition. This indicates romantic tension, but also home vs. career conflicts (perhaps all 3 if you’re lucky…). The Mercury-Venus conjunction of the 7th, however, will help facilitate tactful, compassionate conversations. Health or workplace issues may also crop up around this time; be very protective of your vitality. Both work and home life have a knack for constantly draining your battery, and the Libra New Moon of the 10th is an ideal time to reset your daily systems. Your body will thank you, but definitely don’t forget to schedule in regular moments of beauty and sociability! They are like air to you. All of these themes dominate the month, but the Venus cazimi of the 24th will help you find solutions. Expect revelations surrounding what you need out of your closest partnerships. Mercury’s turn to station retrograde arrives that same day, meaning the internal transformation you’ve been experiencing will find its voice. Visits from old lovers, arguments from the past, news about completed work projects: all are fair game over the next few weeks. October 26th’s Taurus Full Moon is quite potent. As it illuminates something important about you — your embodiment and life direction — leave space for change. Embrace this Phoenix energy. You kinda have to, right?

Your everyday routines are up for review this month. That includes work, daily systems, and how you take care of your body. You’ll feel this energy right away, especially since Mars is zapping your health and work sector from your 3rd house of communication, learning, siblings, daily transit, and local surroundings. It may seem complicated, but whatever’s going on within those topics is deeply affecting your everyday experience. Themes of higher education, travel, spirituality, and worldview will also play a part; so will romance and creativity. As Venus stations retrograde in deep, mysterious Scorpio on the 3rd, you’ll be forced to review how you spend your time. (If you really think about it, doesn’t how you spend your time affect every single life area?) Systematize, organize, catch up on medical appointments, and make sure you’re eating and sleeping well. It’s the perfect time to create intentionally elevated daily routines. Meanwhile, October 10th’s Libra New Moon is a dating, pleasure, and creativity reset. Your current workload may be draining all the fun out of life, but once you’re more in control of your schedule, see if you can pencil in time for play. Don’t let them win! Keep your ears perked for relevant insights and revelations around the 24th; as Venus greets the Sun, your heartspace will feel revitalized. Mercury also stations retrograde that same day and, since you’re a Mercury-ruled sign, you tend to feel the effects of the messenger planet’s retrogrades more acutely. Pay special attention to those routines I keep harping on, but definitely do your retrograde due diligence: back up important documents and plan for snafus and miscommunication. As the intense Taurus Full Moon blooms on the 26th, clear your psychic cobwebs and allow for real transformation — especially within your romantic relationships and your ability to simply enjoy life. 

What’s going on in your love life? Your creative life? Your relationship with parenting and/or children? For several weeks now, Venus, planet of love, beauty, and balance, has been activating these topics from her seat in deep, dramatic Scorpio. The stakes rise this month, however, especially once Venus stations retrograde on the 3rd — your signal to review and revise your experience within these life areas. It’s important to know that, though there’s obviously a lot of crossover, the focus is less on committed partnerships and more on dating, pleasure, artistic pursuits, and kids (if you have them). The intensity is real, especially early in the month, and especially when considering the relationship between the above themes and your finances. Perhaps you’re spending too much on having fun (or ensuring your children are having fun). It’s also possible you’re considering moving in with a partner. Whatever it is, expect some tough conversations surrounding money and shared resources on the 2nd and 3rd. Don’t fear; there’s also hope, empathy, and faith woven into the cosmic energy at this time. The 7th is the best day to talk things out. Meanwhile, home and family themes get equal billing throughout the month; they’ll also receive the touch of Venus retrograde. A shaky work/life balance could be disturbing the harmony of your home, especially after the 25th. (And you’re someone who needs a peaceful lair!) October 10th’s Libra New Moon will help you edit the current script. It’s not an easy lunation, but it’s one that will help enact necessary change. This month is full of repeating motifs, ones you’ve been dealing with for months, but that’s how astrology works! Pay attention to intuitive hits around the 24th; they’ll contain whispered insights and advice. The Taurus Full Moon of the 26th will transform your friendships and communities; it’s important to stay grounded amidst its illumination and drama. Remember what matters most to you.

For most of the other signs, October is very focused on what Venus is up to. (Spoiler alert: it’s a lot.) While that’s definitely the vibe, Mars is in your sign, meaning life will feel speedier, spicier, and a bit…saltier this month. Martial symbolism includes excess anger, arguments, and minor accidents — but the planet of action also infuses you with energy to get things done. Be mindful, but don’t be afraid to take advantage! Giving Mars something to do often guards against its less welcome manifestations. Blow off steam at the gym (or the bedroom). Back to Venus, however. The planet of love and harmony, which has been moving through the depths of Scorpio, will station retrograde on the 3rd. This means you’ll be faced with reviewing your current experience of home, family, and ancestry. Early October will bring challenging conversations or other communication snafus (especially on the 2nd), but an opportunity to mend fences arrives on the 7th. Remember: Venus retrograde periods essentially prod you toward more closely examining your values. What’s going on with your immediate family, real estate, home renovations or redecorations? How can you make things work without compromising your hard-won values? This is a perfect time to dive into healing ancestral trauma. October also brings a major focus to Libra and your 3rd house of communication, learning, siblings, and immediate surroundings, an energy that simmers all month but is set to intensify once Venus exits Scorpio on the 25th to do some work in the sign of the Scales…but not before dropping some intuitive insights into your lap. The Libra New Moon of the 10th is your annual opportunity to refresh these themes. Libra says: find balance. It’s possible family themes move to the forefront at this time, especially if you’ve been experiencing sibling drama. (FYI, the best day to strengthen boundaries is the 16th.) October 26th’s Taurus Full Moon is intensely illuminating, especially when it comes to career and personal ambitions. Get ready for some transformative revelations!

You may be prioritizing peace and solitude lately. Perhaps your mental health has taken a hit or you’re becoming more interested in developing your dreams or spiritual inclinations — whatever it is, I bet your dreams have been wild! That’s because agitator Mars has been hanging out in your mental health sector, stirring up your subconscious and bringing secrets to light. Meanwhile, Venus is in Scorpio and your 3rd house of communication, learning, siblings, and local surroundings. Not only has your attention been focused on these topics, but once the planet of love, beauty, and value stations retrograde on the 3rd, you’ll find yourself revisiting some related (and unfinished) business. Venus retrograde periods also influence us to slow down and fine-tune our values surrounding love and relationships, and this time around she’s making a lot of challenging connections with other planets; obstacles and trials may come your way, but so will the events and revelations that lead to necessary change. It’s extra important to find time for rest and processing your emotions this month; you could face burnout or other health issues if you’re not careful. The drama begins early, delivering verbal and/or mental (or tech!) snafus on the 2nd. October 3rd features the exact moment Venus begins moving backward, but Mars and Pluto also clash on the same day (fun), ensuring a stormy and tumultuous vibe. A chance to smooth things over arrives on the 7th. There’s also a major focus on finances this month, especially during the Libra New Moon of the 10th. This is your reset lunation, a chance to guide your relationship with money and possessions to a better place. The second lunation of October is the Taurus Full Moon of the 26th and it’s no picnic, either! This Full Moon will illuminate your emotional relationship with education, spirituality, journeying, and your personal worldview. While Taurus is usually a grounding energy, you’ll feel a darkness in the light of this Moon; anchoring yourself to what really matters is the key to understanding its message.

As a Libra, you are beholden to Venus, the planetary ruler of your sign. (That’s what makes you so tactful, social, and graceful!) Because of this, it actually matters what Venus is up to — and she’s definitely going through it this month. The past several weeks have likely had you thinking about a variety of Venusian topics, including (but not limited to) relationships, personal values, and creative output/aesthetics. Additionally, since Venus is currently cruising through Scorpio and your financial sector, money, possessions, and personal resources have also been major themes. (And if there’s been any related drama, it probably involved a friend, community, children, hobbies, or your active (read: expensive) social life.) Well, get ready for the Grand Revision, because Venus stations retrograde on October 3rd, signaling her symbolic descent into the Underworld and a period of review surrounding her topics. An ex or two could resurface, or an important relationship may need attention, or you’ll be compelled to rework a creative project; however, Venus retrograde is essentially a values review. What do you desire out of these life areas? What would bring you the most pleasure, the most balance, the most beauty? Keep that in mind as you navigate the month, which is deeply Venus-coded in every way possible. The first half of October will turn the focus to your current state of financial affairs, but once Venus reenters Libra on the 25th you’ll become more wrapped up in identity, appearance, and general life direction. Again, consider what you desire — what sends shivers down your spine. Even if they’re absurdly unattainable, your wildest wants hold a lot of important information, so examine them for guidance.

This energy holds true for the entire month, but certain days will feel especially potent. On the 7th, Mercury (who will embark on its own retrograde on the 24th) conjoins Venus to deliver important, possibly surprise, news. This is also a day to pay attention to, since Mercury will embark on its own retrograde (I guess to drive the point home even further…) on the 24th, which could ring with echoes of whatever happens now. The Libra New Moon arrives on the 10th, complete with a tense-but-juicy Mars-Venus square indicating miscommunication leading to conflict. This is still your annual self-focused New Moon, however, so use it to set fresh intentions for anything you want, as a lunation in such an important part of your chart affects many life areas. Strengthen boundaries on the 16th, and watch out for unearthed secrets and imbalanced power dynamics on the 20th and 21st. October 24th offers a shining moment as Venus begins her ascent out of the Underworld by conjoining the Sun, whose golden rays both rejuvenate and deliver important insights and solutions. The Taurus Full Moon of the 26th (both this month’s lunations are in Venus-ruled signs…) is darkly transformative, with a Plutonian influence that will touch upon themes of money and especially shared resources and intimacy. Finally, the 30th features a celestial clash between Mars and Mercury, so mind your words (unless you actually want to create conflict), back up any important documents (especially fiscal ones), and meditate your way out of racing thoughts. This is genuinely an important month for you!

Lots going on this month, dear Scorpio! Venus, the planet that influences our experience of love, beauty, and values, has been in your sign for a while now, meaning relationships have been a major focus. (Venus isn’t just about love, however; her topics range from art, culture, aesthetics, tact, balance, and harmony, so prepare for a variety of themes to pop up this month!) Whatever’s been going on in your life, it will be up for review once Venus stations retrograde on the 3rd. And since this is occurring in the most personal sector of your chart, the effect will be quite, well, personal. It’s about you: your approach to relationships, your needs, your desires. Your personal values, your life direction, even your literal appearance. You get the drift. Meanwhile, there’s something brewing within your career. Mars is stirring the pot, indicating action, energy, initiative, and possible conflict. Actually, there are three life areas at the center of all the drama throughout the month: you, your relationships, and your career.  They’re all trying to figure each other out. Watch out for challenging communications on the 2nd; however, the energy of the 7th will help smooth things over. If your mental health is taking a toll, the Libra New Moon of the 10th will guide you towards healing. It’s not an easy lunation, however, so prep yourself to deal with any subconscious anger and resentment. This will come up again later in the month, so try to get some rest. If you still need clarity, the Venus cazimi of the 24th should help provide guidance; pay attention to your intuition at that time. Finally, October 26th’s Taurus Full Moon will shine its illumination on your closest relationships. This Full Moon is transformative if you surrender to its message; something may reach a culmination under its light. Oh, and mind your words on the 30th!

Venus is in Scorpio, burning through your subconscious. Have your dreams been wild lately? Has it been You v. Your Brain, especially surrounding relationships and self-love? Has mental health in general been a theme? How about secrets coming to light, perhaps even secret romances? Venus symbolizes love, beauty, art, and balance. When she’s in magnetic Scorpio, those topics feel much more intense — it’s “love is a battlefield” energy. Consider what you’ve been dealing with lately because Venus is scheduled to station retrograde on October 3rd, initiating a period of review and revision within these themes. However, sometimes it’s not so much about going backward to change things, but more that Venus feels the need to revisit something — to spend a little more time in a certain sign and life area. Whatever this means for you is personal; it may also rope in additional themes of higher education, travel, publishing, and your beliefs. Early October is rocky, especially around the 2nd as chatty Mercury clashes with both Mars and Pluto, affecting your thoughts and communications, which may turn dark and obsessive. It’s a good time to forcibly intercept that looping, deeply unhelpful mental chatter. Take advantage of the 7th to patch up any conflicts. The Venus cazimi of the 24th will sharpen your intuition and deliver insights — especially ones delivered in dreams. Friendship and your social life are also major themes throughout the month (but especially after the 25th). The Libra New Moon of October 10th is kind of intense; you may have to face just how much time and energy your romantic, creative, recreational, or parenting pursuits are taking from your friendships and communities. A Taurus Full Moon closes out the month, and it’s also pretty intense! This lunation has something to say about your health, work, and daily routines; you might want to listen. It may also deliver an ending or important revelation. Thankfully, it’s in the most grounding sign of the zodiac, so anchor yourself and let the transformation simply…happen. Be nice to your body this month.

Venus is this month’s star celestial player. She’s been cruising through dark, dramatic Scorpio, delivering some social drama but also facilitating a few lovely friendship and community-focused moments. However, Venus will station retrograde on the 3rd, indicating that, in addition to love and relationships in general, something the people you surround yourself with needs to be put under review. Don’t forget that Venus also symbolizes aesthetics, art, and value — including self-value. Keep this in mind throughout October as both your closest relationships and friendships dominate your thoughts. Expect challenging communications on the 2nd and 3rd, especially surrounding shared resources and other financial matters. (A consistent vibe that will ramp up after the 25th.) The best day for damage control is the 7th. Another major focus of October’s astrology is your career trajectory, which may be in a murky spot. The Libra New Moon of the 10th will help you fine-tune your ambitions. It’s not an easy lunation, however, and you may feel stuck, especially financially or emotionally. Try to view any limitations you face as opportunities. You’ll feel vulnerable this month, but the Venus cazimi of the 24th can offer insights! Meanwhile, October 26th’s Taurus Full Moon lands in your 5th house of dating, pleasure, creative output, and children. This lunation is also quite intense and symbolizes something coming to an end, or a major revelation. Try to stay grounded and deal with the feelings by turning to sensual pleasures (like a bubble bath…) If anyone can find a solution to a nagging problem, guess what? It’s you!

How are your relationships doing? Mars is in Leo and your committed partnership sector — a fiery influence that imparts extra energy, spice, and/or conflict into your closest relationships. Depending on what’s going on in your life, this could be beneficial…or challenging. If it feels good, direct your energy towards seeking new partnerships or strengthening existing ones; if it doesn’t feel good, you’re going to have to figure that out. Meanwhile, your career is also a major focus due to Venus helping you make important connections and emphasizing your value. However, Venus will station retrograde on October 3rd, indicating that something either needs to be reviewed or would benefit from extra attention. When Venus retrogrades through a major life area, the planet of love and beauty is revisiting certain things, events, or people to make sure they’re aligned with your values. Additionally, Venus spends a much longer time there because the cosmos has decided it needs a little more TLC. That’s the major vibe this October, and you can expect to encounter obstacles and support from your relationships — as well as your concept of self. It’s important to get clear about what you want from all three major life areas (identity development, relationships, and career trajectory). The drama begins early: expect intense news or other communications on the 2nd, especially work-related ones. (The best day to patch things up is the 7th.) There’s also an emphasis on travel, higher education, publishing, and spiritual matters woven throughout the month. The Libra New Moon of the 10th will help guide your experience of those topics; send the universe a message and do something that symbolizes this new direction at that time. (Especially since these themes will amplify after the 25th.) The 16th is an excellent day for setting boundaries or building lasting relationship foundations. Finally, October 26th’s intense Taurus Full Moon swings the spotlight to home and family. This lunation should be chill and grounding, but it will toss deep emotional revelations your way. Anchor yourself and take comfort in what you’ve built.

The major cosmic news this month is Venus’s retrograde through intense Scorpio, which will affect love and relationships in general — as well as anything involving travel, higher education, publishing, justice, and spiritual matters/worldview. When the planet of love and beauty appears to move backwards through the sky, it means it’s time to review the affected topics — not how they’re functioning, but how they align with your values. Challenging news, thoughts, or communications will arrive on the 2nd, while the actual retrograde begins on the 3rd; the effect will linger but you’ll find opportunities to iron things out on the 7th. Use any obstacles, internal or external, to further clarify what you want. Meanwhile, there’s a simultaneous focus on finances (especially shared resources), vulnerability, and transformative internal journeys this month. The Libra New Moon of October 10th is emotionally challenging but it does offer the opportunity to course correct; it would be wise to begin something that shows the cosmos how you want these things to go moving forward. Any intentional action counts! This energy resurfaces at the end of the month, so if clarity is elusive, you’ll get another chance to turn things around. You may also be super busy, or even a health challenge; ensuring your daily habits and routines are optimized will do a world of good! Not for nothing, all of the fixed signs are deeply activated this month — i.e. the most stubborn energy of the entire zodiac — so definitely expect moments where egos clash, control is flipped, and best-laid plans are destabilized. The Taurus Full Moon of the 26th, which should be chill and grounding, will ignite some weird subconscious fears as it illuminates something about learning, communication, siblings, and your neighborhood/surroundings. An ending may arrive, but anchoring yourself and choosing peace will help immensely.