October Astrology 2023 Events and Horoscope Forecasts

The word of the Astrology of October 2023 is REBIRTH.

Ready or not - change is coming your way. You can cling to the old ways of doing things, or you can allow your deepest desires to actualize by surrendering to what is moving currently. 

The astrology of October 2023 is charged with intensity, as you are officially entering eclipse season. Eclipse season is considered “cosmic course correction season” - a time in which what is meant to be is dropped into your universe…and a time in which what is not meant for you  falls away. 

You should feel to be in a more balanced head space to navigate these shifts from October 4-21, as Mercury enters the logical, balanced sign of Libra.

You can expect your thought processes to be a bit more balanced when it comes to others perspectives, but also more INDECISIVE as you endlessly weigh out the pros and the cons of even small decisions.  

Pluto stations direct October 10, a reverberation that will extend through the rest of the month, heightened by its aspects to Sun & Mercury. You can be feeling an intense call to transform, a strong urge to grieve what has fallen away.

You may be missing past elements of your life, or perhaps past components of yourself. Trust in the deep wisdom of fate - life is a continual cycle of the beginning and the grieving - try to find the beauty as you hold the space for the contrast.

You have some cosmic support with these transitions - namely, from Mars entering Scorpio on October 11. This is Mars’ domicile, meaning you will be EXTRA equipped in October 2023’s astrology to go after what you want and assert your desires.

The eclipses are supporting you with revelations and epiphanies - use shrewd strategy in proceeding with your next steps around what you will do now that you have this information. 

The Libra solar eclipse on October 14 is a new start (as it's on a new moon) disguised as an ending (as it's on the South Node). With this lunation opposing Chiron and squaring Pluto, you can expect this eclipse to be charged with some painful stories triggered and a grieving of what was as you step into what will be. Trust that your new story is beginning, but know that you must fully grieve the past before you step into it. 

Two planets - Sun and Mercury - enter Scorpio at the end of the month.

Your frame of mind and sense of self can plunge into obsession and paranoia at this time. This can be helpful for focus and research, NOT always so helpful for peace of mind. Maintain perspective as you navigate eclipse season. Use this energy strategically by honoring the connections that truly see you within your depths and tuning into your innermost desires. 

The Taurus lunar eclipse on October 28 is a celebration of the work you've been doing the past year and a half, as the North Node in Taurus story reaches a culmination point. Your work around the Aries / Libra axis is beginning, but firstly, you must commemorate how far you’ve come and how much you’ve shifted in the last two years. Take a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come and you look forward to who you’re evolving into during this transformative time. 

Your rebirth is coming - and the self you are evolving into will be your most powerful version yet.

• OCTOBER 2023 ASTROLOGY LOVESCOPES 💞 What can we expect in love this month

Venus clears the shadow October 7, a time in which you can FINALLY you're able to move forward romantically. Be open to going on a date or two amidst the eclipse madness.

However, shortly after, the planet of love, beauty and pleasure enters the territory of her fall, the grounded, pragmatic sign of Virgo. You can find you are a bit more critical and annoyed when it comes to your loved ones at this time.

With the planet of love transiting the detail-oriented sign of Virgo, you can be observing all of your lover’s flaws, as minor as how they eat or how they drive. You can find you are more apt to voice your criticisms to your lover which could come off as nitpicky, especially when Venus opposes Saturn October 9.

But truly this transit reminds us that loving someone means loving them enough to want the BEST for them, ALL of them.

Expect the critical vibe to shift for the expansive and eccentric with Venus trining Jupiter October 21 & trining Uranus October 31, making us in the mood to connect in productive yet fun, novel ways -  schedule dates that are Venus in Virgo-approved, like going hiking together, grabbing salads at a new spot or going to the gym together!

• OCTOBER 2023 ASTROLOGY 🪐 EVENTS CALENDAR 

All times mentioned are EDT!

October 1

• No major transits or moon ingresses -
  

October 2 

• Moon enters Gemini 1:03am - We are here to connect and learn from one another

With the Sun and Moon both in air signs, this is a time for teamwork, collaboration and conversation. Stay curious about the people around you - we all have something to learn from one another!

• Mercury opposite Neptune 11:34am - Daydreams & delusions 

With the planet of language meeting up with the planet of imagination, information coming in at this time can be a bit hazy. You can be making up alternative stories within your head that are not rooted in reality regarding a situation, leading to misunderstandings and confusion. This can be a highly intuitive, spiritual time, so stick to idealistic dreaming and creating rather than the facts and figures. 

October 3

• Mercury trine Pluto  3:20pm - Investigate into what is NOT being said

With Mercury separating from the planet of confusion and now trine the planet of power, you are empowered to dig deeper below the surface level to figure out what is going on. This transit can support you with a tunnel vision level of focus, so dig deep into work and research projects that require your attention. 

October 4

• Mercury enters Libra 8:09pm - Mental processing shifts to favor balance & harmony 

With Mercury in Virgo, the focus was on improvement, refining and editing. With Mercury in Libra, the focus is now on balancing, harmonizing and negotiating. You can find during this transit you are more inclined to weigh your decisions back and forth, contemplating your own perspective and the perspective of others, in order to find that balance within both of your needs. While this can lead to extra collaboration, it can also create more indecision - you can weigh out the simplest of the desires eternally! 

October 5

• Mars conjunct South Node 7:54am - Low of energy and fighting spirit 

There may be a temptation to give up at this time. Remember that we are amidst eclipse season, a celestial dance in which we are asked to flow with what is feeling aligned and what we’re feeling called to surrender. Try not to be disheartened - your energy level and desire to advocate will return! 

• Moon enters Cancer 8:32am - Intuiting what is feeling aligned at this time

With the moon now building to its last quarter phase, you may be contemplating the lessons of the Aries full moon and what it taught you about what YOU should prioritize. Honor what your emotions are telling you at this time. 

October 6

• No major transits or moon ingresses -
  
  

October 7

• Venus clears shadow - Forward momentum in LOVE, NUiT-ers!

With the planet of love entering new territory of the skies, YOU have new opportunities to move forward within your universe and romantic life. Now that you have prioritized healing and find closure for your path, there is a celestial push to be open to new connections you can foster - start a conversation with someone on NUiT, you are now supported by the cosmos!

• Moon enters Leo 7:24pm - Coming inward to the heart space

The Leo moon is a bright, sunny, creative influence, but since we are in the waning crescent moon phase, you may be craving a bit more solitude or even a call to release certain arenas of your life before next week’s eclipse. Honor the wisdom of your heart. 

October 8

• Mars square Pluto 9:05pm - Rage that consumes

With the planet of anger making a harsh aspect to the planet of intensity, your rage can descend into destructive levels. You may feel a desire to win no matter WHAT it takes, even if it requires sabotage. Jealousy may be all-consuming at this time. Be conscious of not pushing or forcing your will at this time- it’s eclipse season, what’s meant to be will be. Put your frustration and irritations into a project or a work out in order to transmute this intense energy. 

• Venus enters Virgo 9:11pm - Love means showing up within the day to day

The planet of love, beauty and harmony finally departs Leo after an EXTENDED stay. However - while you may be celebrating the Venus Retrograde in Leo story is over - now this planet of love dips into territory she’s not thrilled about, the terrain of Virgo, the sign of Venus’ fall. At this time, you can be showing and receiving love through practical acts of service - what says “I love you” more than doing someone’s laundry for them or reminding them to book their dentist appointment? While this should support your health and working world, expect to be extra picky about the people you are dating during this transit. 

October 9

• No major transits or moon ingresses -

  
  

October 10

• Venus opposite Saturn 2:10am - Lack and scarcity within your love life

This is a time in which feelings of lack and scarcity can be trickling their way into your love life. Venus is all about feeling good, so at this time, you can be so WANTING to enjoy life and luxuriate into the present moment with those you hold dear, but limitations and restrictions can be getting in your way. This pessimistic energy can also be felt within your finances and aesthetics - so remember that you are not as unloved, as broke or as ugly as this Saturn energy can make you feel in the moment! 

• Sun opposite Chiron 2:21am - Blows to the ego

With the luminary of identity making a harsh aspect to the comet of wounding, you can be struggling with not feeling good enough at this time. Since the Sun is transiting the other-focused territory of Libra, there can be insecurities and inadequacies coming up around relationships. There may be external events that remind you of some sore spots within, perhaps old stories you haven’t even contemplated for years. 

• Moon enters Virgo 5:02am - Finding grounding within the details

Eclipse season tends to be a time in which we’re feeling out of control of our own lives and destiny, because it is a very chaotic time. With the moon entering Virgo, you may be attending to your tasks, exercise routine and work in an effort to finding some semblance of control at this time. 

• Pluto stations Direct 9:10pm - Transformation awaits 

With the planet of evolution switching direction, you could feel a strong beckoning from the cosmos that it’s time to face your fears and evolve into your next chapter. Dig deep - you are ready for this rebirth. 

October 11

• No major transits or moon ingresses -
  

October 12

• Mars enters Scorpio 12:04am - Tapping into your power stores within

Mars has not been too pleased with its transit through Libra and now it enters its domicile of Scorpio, so YOU can find your energy levels are less back and forth, and more consistent. Mars thrives here, in the strategic, shrewd territory of Scorpio, so you can find you are more likely to stand up for yourself, plot your next steps and use your intuition to get what it is you want. 

• Moon enters Libra 8:44pm - Eclipse preparation begins

The moon enters the sign of the forthcoming eclipse, bringing an theme of intensity emerging 

October 13

• Mars trine Saturn 8:39am - Shrewd, disciplined strategy

Keep your eye fixated at the top of the mountain, and use the strategic Mars in Scorpio placement to chart your course to get there. This is a transit that is about exerting your will in a methodological manner, in order to work hard AND smart. Stay focused on what you want and what you’re building - this is a time where you will win by endurance and wit, not speed. Use your energy intentionally and consistently. 

October 14

• Mercury opposite Chiron 6:31pm - Words that hurt 

Your mind can be a bit more likely to latch onto the reasons why you are not good enough. With Mercury in Libra, you can be envious of others' relationships and blowing up reasons why you are not good enough, why your partner isn’t good enough, why your life isn’t good enough. Use gratitude practice to bring yourself (and your mind!) back into balance.

• Libra Solar Eclipse 1:55pm - Beginnings & Endings

This solar eclipse is a new beginning disguised as an ending, so it’s important to be present for what’s coming in, and what’s leaving. Some uncomfortable emotions can be surfacing, as you contemplate what within you is ready to be purged out during this cycle. Some themes that can be coming up around releasing are around people-pleasing, codependency, keeping the peace while artificially suppressing your truth. You can expect the darker underbelly of where these themes have been alive within you to come to the surface, perhaps with some painful revelations with this lunation conjoining Mercury, opposing Chiron and squaring Pluto.  

October 15

• Moon enters Scorpio 7:04am - Allowing the evolution

The moon enters the sign of her fall, Scorpio, creating a deep plunge into the emotions that the Libra solar eclipse stirred up. Feel it, and embrace letting what’s not serve you with as much ease as the trees letting go of their leaves in fall.

October 16

• No major transits or moon ingresses -

  
  

October 17 

• Venus in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus 2:10am - Overdoing, overspending and overindulging 

With the two benefits making a harsh aspect to one another, you can find you are in the mood for MORE, MORE, MORE in regards to love, money and beauty. Mind your diet and budget to avoid getting swept away in this hedonism. 

• Moon enters Sagittarius 3:36pm - Expand towards your big picture

When the moon enters Sagittarius, you may feel an internal stirring to go on a quest, an adventure, a journey. Follow your arrow that directs you towards a sense of meaning & faith, wherever it may lead!

October 18

• Sun & Mercury conjunct South Node - Letting go & letting God

Sun & Mercury pass “the dragon’s tail” creating an absorption of our life force energy. You could be feeling lost and uncertain, as your life is shifting before your eyes into something you don’t quite recognize. You can be missing the simpler times of the past, experiencing fear about where your story is currently taking you. Allow yourself to flow through the uncertainty of the time being, and honor the messages and intuitive hits you get from spirit. 

October 19

• Moon enters Capricorn 9:55pm - You are more than your responsibilities

Your internal landscape can take a shift for the somber and serious with the moon entering Capricorn. Be cautious not to latch your own value to how your external world is doing. 

October 20

• Sun conjunct Mercury 1:38am - Lightbulb moments

Clarity is RUSHINGGGG in with this superior conjunction of Mercury & the Sun. Unlike the Mercury cazimi we had in September 2023 where Mercury is retrograde, Mercury is now moving full steam ahead, thus granting new revelations, epiphanies and new information rushing in. This signals a new beginning of Mercury, thus supporting you with new perspectives that perhaps eclipse season has jostled out of you. Expect a moment of clarity around the Libra territory of your chart. 

October 21

• Sun square Pluto 10:09am  - Transformation of identity

As if eclipse season wasn’t enough…the luminary of ego, identity and self-expression squares off with Pluto, creating an intense plunge into where life is currently demanding our transformation. Pluto is the planet of death and rebirth - and you may be asked to rebirth yourself currently to step into your most embodied version and timeline. Trust in the process of evolution.

October 22

• Venus trine Jupiter 12:32am - Soaking up the sweetness of life & love

Strut your stuff! Even though Venus is still treading through her territory of fall, here, she is being expanded by the optimistic energy of Jupiter, indicating you can be welcome in new financial and romantic blessings. With this energy this trine linking Earth signs, these blessings can be bettering your physical, tangible reality. It’s still Libra season, so remember that life is a balance of work and play - get your tasks done (Venus in Virgo) but take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor (Jupiter in Taurus)

• Moon enters Aquarius 2:06am - Community is where the heart is

Honor the people and connections that make you feel seen, that are anchoring you amidst this eclipse season.

• Mercury enters Scorpio 2:49am - Exploring the unexplored

The planet of language and intellect takes a plunge into the Scorpionic waters…and these waters go DEEP! Expect your mind to shift from the balanced pro/con approach of Libra to the investigative, psychological perspective of Scorpio. You may be diving deeper into the nuance and meaning that awaits beneath the surface of ordinary conversations and events. Avoid paranoia and obsession.  

• Mercury trine Saturn 12:12pm - Thinking strategically 

This is a time in which your thought processes are more likely to be anchored within what will functionally, and realistically, work. Your focus at the moment is on building something that will last and stand the test of time. Mercury in Scorpio is more likely to investigate deeply into what’s beneath the surface, plunging into YOUR most innermost desires, and with its harmonious trine to Saturn in Pisces, you are more inclined to build your dreams and ideals. 

October 23

• Sun enters Scorpio 11:21am - Focus on depth of connections

The Sun enters the transformative, powerful waters of Scorpio, asking for a deep transformation of your sense of self. You may be contemplating deep concepts of life and death, sex and secrets, desire and suffering during this time. The Pluto aspects and eclipses can be sharpening in what TRULY matters, to you and to your soul, which can lead to existential dread, sure, but also deep empowerment to build a life that truly means something to you. Lean into the discomfort of the present moment - trust that this moment is leading to the next one. Merge deeply into your connections and the truth that lies beneath the surface. 

October 24

• Sun trine Saturn 3:14am - Building our aligned dreams and ambitions

While you can expect to feel more intense and emotional with Sun in Scorpio, here you have a bit of grounding and stability with a supportive aspect to somber, realistic Saturn. With this trine occurring in water signs, you can be feeling more anchored within your intuition, particularly as it relates to charting the course of what will take you towards your heart’s deepest desire.

• Moon enters Pisces 4:33am - Feeling every shade of emotion

When both the Sun and Moon transiting water signs, you can be feeling every possible emotion simultaneously. Let these emotions renew you as you feel them entirely and release them.

October 25

• No major transits or moon ingresses -

October 26

• Moon enters Aries 6:02 - Inspired actions & assertions

Move in the direction of what makes you feel independent, self-assured and authentic. With the Sun and Moon both in Mars-ruled signs, this is a time to remember your strength and go after what you want

October 27

• No major transits or moon ingresses -
  
  

October 28

• Moon enters Taurus - Building crescendo of our eclipse season

Typically the moon transiting the sign of her exaltation is a calming, grounding influence but this transit may be a bit more chaotic, as the Taurus lunar eclipse is coming in hot. Look for pockets of peace & clarity within your day. 

• Mars opposite Jupiter 12:03pm - Biting off more than you can chew & picking more fights than you can win

You are connected to your power centers with Mars in Scorpio, but with its opposition to Jupiter, you may be exaggerating what you can and cannot take on. You may experience rage flare-ups, and you’re more likely to voice them, as this opposition also involves Mercury. Strive not to wage a battle with others - you may be feeling optimistic that you will win, but Jupiter is subject to a fair amount of bravado and overconfidence. Besides, it’s eclipse season, you need to conserve your energy, so strive to let it go for now. 

• Taurus Lunar Eclipse 4:24pm - BIG feelings, BIG revelations, BIG stories

Even though the North Node is in Aries, this lunar eclipse lands in the sign Taurus, wrapping up where fate has been pushing you since January 2022. Ask yourself - how have you prioritized stability, security and sensuality since this eclipse journey began? How have you embraced the Taurus sector of your chart? This full moon ties up that ongoing story with a neat little bow, leading to feelings of pride as this lunation conjoins Jupiter. Admire all of the work you’ve done, and get excited for the upcoming iteration of your story. However - there are components to this full moon and the emotions that are surfacing a bit more…messy. The lunar eclipse opposes Mercury and Mars, leading to messages and AHA moments coming in hot, and a desire to take action and assert yourself. The square to Pluto can indicate you are feeling some intense emotions as you process what’s coming up. Trust that as uncomfortable as the current changes feel, you are being guided by the universe towards your rebirth.

• Mercury opposite Jupiter 11:44pm - Overthinking, overestimating, overpromising

Strive for clarity and for honesty - this transit can lead you to be contemplating ALL of the possibilities, which isn’t always helpful. You may be committing to more than you can realistically deliver on. Normally Mercury in Scorpio is a secretive, selective with words but you can find you are blurting out TOO much at this time. Don’t let the eclipse tension fog your judgment - share what you’re feeling called to, but know some things are just for you.

October 29

• Mercury conjunct Mars 10:22am - Words with an extra bite to them

Your mental space can be charged with extra frustration and action at this time, as the planet of language meets up with the planet of anger. You may be extra mouthy and reactive today. Inwardly, too, your mental space can be more abrasive. With this conjunction meeting up in Scorpio, you can be overthinking everything that could go wrong and beating yourself up for the ways you feel you aren’t good enough. Allow yourself to put your mind towards constructive aims, rather than destructive ones - this transit can be powerful in using your words and actions to move in a strategic direction. 

October 30 

• Moon enters Gemini 11:08am - Stay curious & open

The eclipse season madness begins to settle, and with this curious Gemini more, perhaps you can investigate what came up and what you learned from it. Have conversations with loved ones to dig deep. 

October 31 

• Venus trine Uranus 8:51am - Embracing novel ways of connection

Invite the new and novel into your universe - now that you are recovering from eclipse season and the dust is settling, this is an supportive flow of energy to embrace new experiences into your love life. With Venus in Virgo, you may be particularly interested in new experiences that will beneficially improve your health, your work and your daily life. With Venus also being the planet of beauty and money, this creativity can also flow into new financial opportunities or a beautiful Halloween costume - think outside of the box!

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