Astrology October 2023
Aries
Eclipse season has arrived and we’ll focus in on what this might mean for you guys! The new moon on the 15th (exact time below), is in the area of your life which deals with partnerships, both romantic and business. As it’s a solar eclipse, the energy is overt and fiery… It offers up fresh starts, new beginnings and opportunities to move things to their next level! Your challenge is to walk the fine line of compromise, You Vs Them. How can you get what you want, yet meet in the middle? The lunar eclipse on the 29th holds more of an internal, feeling vibe which affects your worth. How you value yourself, how others recognise you and, as worth also applies to money, what do your finances look like? Wrapping up projects and cycles over the next six months may be a distinct focus. What do you want next, Aries.
Taurus
An eclipse month, extra significant for you guys as the full moon toward the end of October is in your Sign! First things first though and we start with a new moon solar eclipse on the 15th (exact time below), which for Taurus highlights work and health. Look for new solutions. Things that stalled or have been jammed up thus far may suddenly shift. Doors open and opportunity sometimes comes in just like that! Keep your eyes and ears open. The full moon lunar eclipse on the 29th shines a light on YOU. I imagine you’ll start seeing yourself in a different way. Something “clicks” into place and you’re able to let go of an old, outdated version of yourself. It’s a culmination point, I don’t think you’ll find it a big surprise, rather that your attitude and the narrative you’ve been running on yourself takes on new shape and meaning. Release, let go and start thinking about what you want more of in your life. You’ve got six months, start building!
Gemini
Eclipse season is here, so if you want to get lots done in a short space of time? This is for you. The new moon solar eclipse on the 15th (exact time below), lights up the area of life which deals with creativity! You likely have the drive and motivation to get some projects off the back burner and started. If you have children they also fall under this banner of fresh starts, new beginnings, inspiration and a light heartedness applies to them too. Nice! The full moon lunar eclipse on the 29th takes on a different hue. Spirituality comes to the fore and brings up bigger picture, life purpose energy. Schedule some “Me” time toward the end of the month to take full advantage. If you give yourself the space to reflect and tap into your soul? Things become clearer and you can find sparks of meaning and purpose. Understanding yourself and working out what resonates with you now brings an enlightened six month quest.
Cancer
Like it or not you guys are ruled by the moon, so October is a very significant month… it’s eclipse season! Shifts, changes, opportunity, authenticity and a brand new mission appears. Inspiration ignites re your house and home, your kids and mothering/parenting and also discovering what nurtures YOU. Lean into how you care for yourself, how you feed your Soul and make a few resolutions to invite/initiate something new and luxurious for yourself. The full moon lunar eclipse takes place at the end of October, on the 29th (exact time below) and draws your focus more toward your friends and social circle. Do you want to make changes? Are the people around you supportive? It’s time to focus on those you vibe with the most now and perhaps step back and release outdated relationships, those you “endure” or put up with rather than enjoy to the fullest. You have six months of great energy helping you to realign.
Leo
An eclipse month Leo! A very powerful month where you can get so much done if you focus in. The new moon solar eclipse on the 15th (exact time below), brings inspiration, motivation, ideas and fresh start energy surrounding your local environment, neighbourhood and all the things you do within these boundaries. Communication is also favored, so if you’ve been wanting to brainstorm or have a conversation or two to do with your direction or future plans? Now is your time. People are likely to be open & able to give you a great sounding board. The full moon lunar eclipse on the 29th draws your attention more toward business matters and your career path. Changes you’ve been contemplating become clearer and start to feel right. You may choose to rearrange your priorities and place more emphasis on a different area of work. Either way you need your day to day to feel more fulfilling. You have a good six months to implement things, Leo! Start planning.
Virgo
You finally cop a harmonious break this month with Venus, planet of beauty, love and good fortune moving into your sign now! Many of you have been feeling exhausted… overwhelmed even, but October bodes well for some peace and feeling more yourself. In fact, a good pampering would be very well timed now, Virgo! On on the 15th we we have a new moon solar eclipse (exact time below), which highlights the areas of your life to do with money. You may want to make changes or redirect what you invest in and how you spend. Your priorities shift and you’ll have opportunities aligned more with who you are and what you currently want. On the 29th, we have a full moon lunar eclipse which wakes up your Soul and Spiritual path. Such an amazing time to incorporate more “Zen” practices into your day to day, or to change things up. Great for workshops, retreats and travel in general. However you direct the energy, a new six month quest or mission appears and invites.
Libra
Time to make up your mind and take a few decisions this month, Libra. Before you start shaking your head at such a ”challenge”, know that October will bring you an assuredness and confidence you can fall back and rely on. “Clear and motivated” is your mantra. Communicate! On the 15th there’s a new moon solar eclipse in your Sign (exact time below), A Wonderful Birthday Energy. A new you emerges and you begin to take a fresh direction. Eclipses are supercharged hits of power, you can get a lot done and go far in a short space of time. What do you want? Ready Steady Go! The full moon lunar eclipse on the 29th ushers in conclusions and completions surrounding projects and contracts, which is great because forward motion has been SO slow of late. Suddenly you get there, you’ve arrived! Now you’ll have the space, what do you want to fill it with? You have six months to work it all out.
Scorpio
Your challenge may be trying to find quiet time this month, so heads up, Scorpio… you’re likely to be feeling reflective and craving solitude, just as everyone suddenly “needs” you for one thing or another! Prioritise yourself. It’s important, because the new moon lunar eclipse on the 15th (exact time below), goes down in your house of Soul and Spirituality, along with Mars energetically boosting the same area of life. He offers you the conviction, motivation and confidence to trust yourself to work things through. Gut feelings, intuition and your future direction feature. What does your Soul yearn for? Yup… that needs some thought, right?! On the 29th we have a full moon lunar eclipse bringing changes to partnerships, both romantic and business. What do you want to grow? Do you need to make the space for it? What and who is old news? Do you want a revamp, or is it a final chapter and closure you’re after? All things to consider and October brings supported transformation. Focus in!
Sagittarius
Eclipse season and quite a social, out and about, moving and shaking month is on offer for you! The first eclipse shines on the 15th (exact time below), and brings solar, fiery and motivated fresh starts, new beginnings, ideas and plans which will allow you to explore interesting, yet untested horizons. New projects, opportunities and faces appear, what are you drawn to? What do you aspire to? Find your people, find your next passion/mission. The full moon lunar eclipse on the 29th illuminates health and well-being… it’s a Mind, Body, Soul (MBS!) thing. Scrutinize what you’re doing re all this and brainstorm for new alignment. Old habits are easier to release and put behind you now, but you need to fill the gap they leave with something exciting. Can you incorporate all three MBS elements? If the answer is yes, your next six months are gold.
Capricorn
I love this month for Capricorn it’s got such a nice vibe, even though it will be busy and we have two eclipses to contend with. All the other Planets are playing nicely with you and if you were ever going to become some sort of social animal? Now’s your time. Networking within social and work circles will bring chance and opportunity. It’s warm, you’re cosmically supported. The new moon on the 15th (exact time below), pertains to career, go for it now if you want to make a change, transform, expand or start a new project. Talk to people about it, put yourself out there. Bang your drum, Cap, I dare you! On the 29th the full moon lunar eclipse speaks to your children and creativity, entertainment and how you have fun. As we’ve said all work & no play… Conclusions and wrap ups abound too and it’s up to you to fill the space with all the new things you’ve discovered lately and want to do. Six months of great energy is yours to direct.
Aquarius
Eclipses bring powerful, very dynamic energy worldwide, so changes on the global stage will prove interesting. Things happen “suddenly” to most, but you guys will probably have seen it all coming, long ago. The new moon solar eclipse on the 15th (exact time below), is nicely placed for you… expansion re your perspective, belief system, foreign concepts and cultures and opportunities to travel, either from your armchair and in your mind, or literally packing a suitcase and heading to a far flung destination. Plan over the next six months. Grow your social circle as like-minded people are out and about circulating, social and drawn to you. The full moon lunar eclipse on the 29th brings news closer to home with changes, renovations, home projects or a move possibly on the cards. If it’s not you, it may be your family about to make some shifts. It’s out with the old, stale and tedious path. Either way you’ll have space to fill. Ahh… space! Nice.
Pisces
Ready for a transformation? I’m sure you’ll have been thinking about what you wish was different and what you could do to make it so, Pisces. Well, October is eclipse season and you may be feeling inspired and motivated to bust some moves now. The new moon solar eclipse on the 15th (exact time below), will present a chance to deepen an existing relationship or finally cross paths with someone capable of the depth you also possess. I’d get out and about around now. Go do things you love doing if you’re looking for a bond. The full moon lunar eclipse on the 29th illuminates your social surrounds, your local environment, neighbourhood, community and people living near you. News, goss and a puzzle or two could be solved. Communication is also key this month and as such tee up a plan to learn something new as your exchanges with people go well. A creative workshop would be perfect!
For those of you who track the path of the Moon, I’ve included the Date, Time, Degree & Sign of both Full & New Moons:
NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE: Sunday October 15th, at 04:55 @21 Degrees of Libra.
FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE: Sunday October 29th, at 07:24 @5 Degrees of Taurus.
*Moon info is based on local time (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia).
Typically, we read Astro Information based on our Sun Sign, however you can gain much better insight if you read for both your Sun, Rising (or Ascendant) & Moon Signs. You can ascertain these by going to a free Chart calculator (there are many online now!) & entering your own personal information. Usually, we’re asked for our time of birth & it can prove a sticking point if we don’t know it! If you don’t know your exact time of birth, enter Noon (12:00pm) where asked, & this will serve as a “happy medium”. Take the time to do this (you’ll only have to do it once, not every month) & note the Sign of your 1st House & your Moon Sign. They’re often different from your Sun Sign, but knowing this “trifecta” offers information that’s deeper & more relevant to who you really are. This way, Astrology will start to make a lot more sense to you, personally.
Astrology by Tiana, for Scared Source.
Picture Credit: Tinashe Black & White portraits.
