HOROSCOPES (March 21 - April 19)
(July 23 - August 22)
ARIES
LEO
Prepare for one of the most important months of the year for you, Aries. As you enter October, a mighty and ferocious full moon in your zodiac sign rocks the world on October 1. At this time, you will be front and center. When a full moon falls within your sign, you often see the culmination of a major personal goal or project. This will be tied to how hard you have been working toward it all year. Stand in your personal power and demand your worth. Now is an excellent moment to revel in your greatness and focus on you—just don’t launch an attack or a new project. Your ruler, Mars, will be retrograde this month, showing that while you will feel fired up, your hands may actually be tied behind you or you could be too optimistic. If you’re simply rolling out a project that has been in the works for quite some time and previously announced, you can certainly continue the plans. Just be careful about making any announcements that weren’t already solid before September.
(April 20 - May 20)
TAURUS With the mighty planet Mars causing frustration behind the scenes in your life, all Taurus natives may now feel more tired and burned out than usual. You may have been quite busy in recent months trying to get a project off the ground and now you realize that it has hit obstacles and could be at a standstill. This same area of the sky rules your mental health, so if you’re feeling anxious or angry, now might be a time to take a step back and prioritize rest and relaxation. A full moon in this same sector arrives at the onset of the month, pushing you to lie low and recharge. Don’t push too hard at this time because you will likely become quite fragile. However, once the power of the lunation fades in the first week, your attention returns to your work/life balance. It is likely you’re quite busy with your job at this time. The new moon on October 16 opens a door for you to move to a better employer, take on more clients, or shoulder more projects if you so wish. If you’re out of work, use the week after this lunation to search for any job you can. Employment could be scarce in a global pandemic, so of course you want the stars to be working in your favor.
(May 21 - June 20)
GEMINI October arrives with a vibrant full moon in your social sector on the first, Gemini. It’s likely you will be invited to an important event or else see the opportunity to expand your network. A friend may deliver some information that you didn’t expect near this time as well. With the sun moving primarily through your sector of fertility and love for most of the month, it’s clear you are ready to have fun and embrace passion. The new moon in this sector arrives on October 16, and both single and attached Geminis will bathe in this gorgeous energy. Romance could come your way if you’re looking, so absolutely connect with potential suitors. Committed Geminis could bring the spice back into their partnership or receive news regarding children or pregnancy. Last, if you’re a creative, use the inspiration of this lunation to harness ideas for your next great masterpiece. However, be cautious this month because Mars is retrograde the entire time. With so much nostalgic energy calling to you, you could cross paths or reunite with friends or connections from the past. Exes may even resurface, especially at the end of the month or in November.
(June 21 - July 22)
CANCER Career continues to be a major focus for you in October, Cancer. This is because you have harbored mighty Mars in this sector since the end of June (solar tenth house). It’s likely you have been hard at work launching important endeavors or hungry to find a position that will push you closer to your ambitions. However, with Mars spinning out of orbit this month, you could hit stagnation or obstacles at every turn. The full moon on October 1 highlights your achievements as well. Normally, this would be the perfect time for a major announcement, but you must be especially cautious due to the Mars retrograde. Still, it’s quite likely you will see an important victory, favorable press, or promotion come your way. Take it quickly, especially before the Mercury retrograde begins on the thirteenth. Your attention this month will also be on your home and family with the sun transiting here (solar fourth house). During this time you may attend to situations with your kin or parents. Some Cancers may also change residence, fix up their space, or handle roommate ordeals.
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You are hungry to expand into new territory, Leo. As you enter October, a full moon in your growth sector delivers news regarding an opportunity to strike out in a new direction. For some, this will bring a significant turning point in an academic or publishing matter. For others, you may suddenly hear feedback regarding immigration, a visa, or a long-distance travel situation. Yet, with Mars fast asleep in this same sector, you may realize there are still some hurdles you need to overcome in the months ahead to get where you want to go. No matter what, though, use this energy to turn within and find the wisdom you seek there. Your mind will be especially active now as the sun continues to blaze on through your communication sector throughout much of the month. Now would be an excellent time to embark upon a new writing or speaking endeavor, such as reworking a website or being a guest on a podcast. However, with Mercury retrograde beginning on October 13, just be careful what you say. When the new moon arrives on the sixteenth, do your best to communicate as clearly as possible. Review any proposal or e-mail two or three times to make sure you aren’t missing anything.
(August 23 - September)
VIRGO The balance in your relationships is something you’ve been working through, Virgo, and this will be especially important in October. A full moon arrives on October 1, spotlighting your intimate relations—as well as possible relationship fears—so now is the time to address anything that needs to be adjusted in a business or romantic partnership. Also, with mighty Mars causing some frustration and possible conflict here due to his sleepy retrograde, be sure to approach it from a place of serenity rather than anger. Throughout the month, the sun heats up your finances, giving you opportunities to become a money magnet! New prosperity is likely this month, especially after the new moon on the sixteenth. If you’re looking for work, do so now. Also, a raise or large check may also come your way. Another thing to note this month, though, is that your ruler, Mercury, will be slowing down until he turns retrograde officially on October 13. Because of this, you may feel like you have less energy than usual and are more confused about how to move forward. Retrogrades are not here to punish you. Instead, they are here to help you slow down and fine-tune your strategy going forward. Watch your communications and double-check e-mails before sending them.
(September 23 - October)
LIBRA Birthday season has arrived, Libra, and you’re ready for some muchneeded TLC! With the sun in your zodiac sign throughout the month, you are brighter than ever. This is the most important time of the year to make plans for the year ahead and create actions that will echo through every month to come. Choose what is most important to you and begin to build it, especially once the new moon in your sign arrives on October 16. The days after that open a door to your most sacred hopes and plans. Despite so much energy focused on you this month, a tremendous amount of your attention will be on your relationships as well. Earlier in the month, on the first, a full moon in your sector of partnerships reaches culmination. You may make an important decision regarding someone in love or business at this time. Usually this would be a wonderful moment for union and commitment, such as getting engaged or choosing to marry. However, with Mars asleep in this same sector of relationships, any union that becomes official or takes the next step now will likely ultimately lose steam and fail. Wait until later in the year for a better time. Mercury retrograde also begins this month, on October 13. Expect confusion and delays in the second half of the month.
(October 23 - November)
SCORPIO The universe is making it very clear that now is not the time to rock the boat, Scorpio, and you must prioritize rest and relaxation. The sun will be in your sector of healing throughout most of the month, and the new moon on October 16 encourages you to lie low, too. Also, your co-ruler, Mars is fast asleep and having nightmares in your work sector, showing that you may be frustrated with stagnation in your employment. The full moon on the first triggers this same sector of work, and while the other planetary action is telling you to wait, the full moon seems to be saying “Go!” At this time, you may finish up an important project on the job, take on more, or end or begin with an employer. It is also crucial to watch your health because this same zone can cause flare-ups if something is out of balance for you. Yet another cosmic trigger is telling you to wait as Mercury in your zodiac sign slows throughout the first weeks and finally turns backward on October 13. Don’t fight it, Scorpio. Trust the rhythm and flow rather than forcing it.
(November 22 - December)
SAGITTARIUS While October will bring headaches to many of the other zodiac signs, you, Sagittarius, should fare much better. With a full moon marking a culmination and turning point, you may choose to open your heart at this time. However, with Mars in weak orbit, do not become official, because your chemistry will die later. Instead, use this time to have fun! Single Sagittarius natives may still have an opportunity to find a great match, while committed ones can use this booster to improve their rapport. Another major factor this month will be your social life as the sun blazes a trail here. It’s likely you will hear from many friends and see your network expanding, especially after the new moon arrives on the sixteenth. Beware of secrets emerging that you hadn’t expected as Mercury retrograde causes confusion in the second half of the month.
(December 22 - January 19)
CAPRICORN Prepare to face important matters regarding your home or family throughout much of October as mighty Mars causes a ruckus as it moves backward in the sky. Some Capricorns may have difficulty with their kin or need to step in to aid someone at this time. Others could be trying to handle a domestic or moving matter to no avail. However, with the arrival of the full moon on October 1, it appears news will arrive that allows you to move your plans forward strategically. If you’ve been looking to change a lease or find the right living space, the time may finally come. If you’ve been hoping to be freed of a toxic roommate, this, too, may manifest. Despite such a focus on your stability, your ambitions are at an all-time high, with the sun lighting up your sector of achievements throughout much of the month. New job opportunities, a promotion, or increased responsibilities could now be on the table. You’re ready to show the world what you’ve got! The new moon on the sixteenth opens a door in your career that you’ve been hoping for, so don’t miss the opportunity to talk to those in authority who may help you get where you want to be.
(January 20 - February 18)
AQUARIUS In October, all Aquarians will feel that they have a deeply important message they wish to relay. However, with Mars retrograde occurring in your communication sector and Mercury retrograde beginning on October 13, it’s clear that you must review what you think before you say it. Otherwise it could—and likely will—be held against you. This month is absolutely not the time to sign any contracts if you can avoid them. However, as the universe can be tricky, a full moon on the first highlights a communication-related endeavor that you will quickly need to attend to. This could be a writing, speaking, or advertising venture. Sometimes contracts pop up despite the other planetary energy saying beware! If you must sign, though it isn’t advised, be sure to have an attorney or someone with experience also look it over. The sun marches through your expansion sector throughout most of the month, improving your luck with breaking into new territory. Also, a new moon arrives in this same zone on October 16. Some Aquarians could see a door open regarding an academic, publishing, media, or immigration matter. No matter what, seize the time while you can.
(February 19 - March 20)
PISCES Money is on your mind as you enter October, Pisces. A full moon on October 1 spotlights your income and could bring a raise, new job, or wellpaying client if you are freelance. This may arrive just in time as you have been having money come and go quite intensely since the end of June this year! Do your best to manage your finances as much as you can this month. However, you will also be focusing on the balance in your established partnerships, whether that is in business or love. If you’re requiring aid, you may see it arrive, especially after the new moon on the sixteenth. Be sure to know what you’re looking for, and work to show that you deserve everything you’ve requested. However, you will feel the month become even slower as the Mercury retrograde affects the second half of the month as well. This is okay because the sun will be moving into a more cerebral part of your chart, allowing you to do some deep introspection. Review what you have learned this year and where you still wish to go.
