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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

You’re on cloud nine as the month starts off, Gemini! Libra season has a way of making you feel carefree. Once Scorpio season arrives, you’ll be ready to get to work. But first, the month starts off with some positive news on October 4 when Mercury enters Libra. This is an amazing time to express yourself, share your feelings, ask someone on a date, or work on creative projects. Life can feel more hopeful and optimistic right now.

Enjoy the bliss while it lasts because drama takes over the skies on October 8 when Mars in Libra clashes with Pluto in Capricorn. Power struggles and tension in romantic relationships can pop up. It’s possible you’re working through feelings of jealousy, or on the other hand, maybe you're just having quite a passionate night in the bedroom. Some relief arrives on the same day when Venus, the planet of love and finances, moves into Virgo. You can experience more stability at home, with family members, and in your personal relationships. As a bonus, some fortunate news in your professional world may also arrive around this time.

Mars, the planet of action and challenges, moves into Scorpio on October 11, adding some extra pressure to your daily routine and schedule. It’s easy to overextend yourself to the point where you feel sick! Try not to overdo it and prioritize self-care as much as you can. Personal responsibilities and work projects can also pick up steam and require more of your attention and focus, and it’s also possible for petty arguments to pepper some of your days.

The vibe shifts on October 14 with the arrival of a fresh, fated beginning under the New Moon solar eclipse in Libra. This is the first solar eclipse in Libra since 2004 and it’s asking you to redefine your relationship with pleasure, creativity, self-expression, and things you’d like to bring into this world—whether that’s a passion project or expanding your family. Important news arrives on October 19 when the Sun and Mercury, both in Libra, sync up at the same spot in the sky. You may be making a new romantic commitment, experience a wave of creative inspiration, and receive some exciting news worth celebrating. Whatever you learn today can feel expansive and encouraging.

The Astrology of October 2023

Libra season: September 23-October 23

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Venus enters Virgo: October 8

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Mars enters Scorpio: October 11

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New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra: October 14

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Scorpio season: October 23-November 22

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Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus: October 28

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The celebrations continue on October 21 when Venus and Jupiter, two of the most fortunate planets in the sky, connect. You may be sharing some exciting news with people in your personal life or have something worth celebrating in your family or home. You may receive some unexpected support and your intuition can also lead to breakthrough ideas and solutions. On the same day, Mercury moves into Scorpio, making your daily routine busier than normal. You’ve got lots to juggle, so try to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23, bringing your attention to your routine, health and, wellness. This Scorpio season, you may be ready to make some changes with your habits and release outdated patterns that no longer serve you. You may also feel like integrating healthier habits into your daily life, like morning meditation, drinking more water, or an evening stroll before bed. Habits you begin this Scorpio season will last, so choose wisely.

The Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus on October 28 brings the end to an important chapter. This is the final lunar eclipse in Taurus we will experience until 2031—and we’ve been experiencing eclipses in this sign since November 2021. An important storyline is wrapping up in your life, and you may feel sensitive or exhausted. Resist FOMO and allow your body, mind, and spirit to process any lingering emotions or close out cycles that no longer serve you. This is a powerful time to let go of self-defeating behaviors and wipe the slate clean. Your fresh start is just around the corner.

You may be setting important boundaries at work or in your personal life on October 29 when Mercury and Mars, both in Scorpio, meet at the same point in the sky. Overworking yourself is so pre-pandemic. Don’t be afraid to advocate for your work/life balance today. Integrating a new daily habit you’ve been wanting to maintain into your schedule at this time can also have lasting results. The month closes out with a moment of bliss on October 31 when Venus in Virgo connects with Uranus in Taurus. You may experience a particularly powerful dream or receive strong intuitive downloads. Solutions and breakthroughs can arrive from stillness and self-reflection, by spending time in meditation or journaling.

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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. 

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