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October 2025 Overview
Man, has this eclipse season been eclipsing, am I right? The hits just keep coming as October continues to bring seismic change. Only now, it’s clear that everything actually is exactly how it seems, and really, the situation is not as complicated as you’ve been making it. Things start making more sense as soon as you stop ruminating, trying to work it all out, and weighing the options. Because, ultimately, irl, the universe is just, like… happening. There are no options–what will be will be. The only real option is how you respond.
This month asks you to consider what might happen if you stopped trying so hard to figure it all out. What if the stress that’s bubbling up is just meant to reveal the shadowy depths of what you, or we, collectively, have been avoiding? Maybe we’d get more clarity if we weren’t directing so much energy towards the lack of it. Interestingly, shockingly, to my great chagrin, you can’t unravel a twisted ball of yarn by throwing it around and yelling at it. You have to focus on the problem rather than the solution.
This has been an intense year, by any measure, no matter who you ask. And yet, there is a force continuing to light fires. It seems like as soon as one major disruption begins to smolder, another match is struck. Everything is gasoline, “lol,” the entire ground is lava. But even this, when you really think about it, could be a blessing because only that which is flammable is capable of burning.
This month, what you sense carries more weight than what you see. Emotions churning beneath the surface beg to make themselves known. It feels like nursing a very personal open wound, but now, you can see that this isn’t personal at all. You are simply experiencing the aftershocks of a mess you didn’t cause. This was always part of the plan, and you never really had any say to begin with.
Throughout October, everything feels heavy with transformative pressure, but that isn’t such a bad thing. It’s time to express what you haven’t spoken aloud—secrets will be revealed, especially as Mercury enters Scorpio on the 6th. Communication can feel unclear, but the necessary confrontations inevitably occur anyway. Watch your back, and pay attention to what comes up. It’s possible that something you thought was buried will suddenly resurface with certain clarity.
Hidden desires and secret motivations could make themselves known–now’s the time to ask yourself if you’re getting what you really want, or if this is just what someone else expects from you? Very Hierophant and High Priestess vibes: this month is meant to reveal the difference between obligation and truth. Also on the 6th, the Full Moon in Aries brings truths in waves. If patterns exist that are meant to burn, here is the match you’ve been seeking.
The tectonic shifts happen quickly. This isn’t just a you issue–the collective narrative is changing as we speak. It might feel unexpected, but over time, friction causes stress and builds up; in hindsight, we could have seen it coming. After all, what causes earthquakes is stress exceeding strength. Eventually, something’s gotta give. All that stuck energy eventually slips, and it has to go somewhere.
This is not the first time that a system has been dismantled. This is not the first time the universe has felt hard. Sometimes, difficulty is necessary to achieve the desired outcome. Broken can become beautiful. Pluto ends its retrograde and settles into Aquarius on the 13th, as Neptune hovers between Pisces and Aries, pressing on the imagination. Even in the midst of chaos, dreams are being stirred. But so are illusions. Structures are being rearranged, especially those that were built upon fear or confusion, and especially on quiet compromise. Sometimes things can be dismantled overnight, but at the same time, Rome wasn’t built in a day, ya know?
There is a difference between what you want to be true and what is. With the New Moon in Libra on the 21st comes an invitation to close this chapter so that you can begin the next. Where do you want your life to be heading? The Sun enters Scorpio on the 22nd, possibly changing how you show up in relationships. An intense transformation around your relationship with intimacy could be brewing.
October is pushing us to be more deliberate. Life is not just happening to you, although it may have been up to now. Pay careful attention to the energy you allow into your life. You get to choose what you let in, what you keep, and what you finally release. It takes practice, but it’s a relief to release an old story and reclaim the one you’re meant to be living.
Listen: Blue Banisters by Lana Del Rey
Watch: Cruel Intentions
Read: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Important Dates This Month
Oct 1 – Mercury in Libra square Jupiter in Cancer ☿♎︎ ◾️ ♃♋︎
A good day to question what you thought you knew and challenge the status quo. The popular opinion isn’t always the “right” one. Keep your mind open and hear both sides–a new normal is coming.
Oct 6 — Mercury enters Scorpio ☿→♏︎ + Full Moon in Aries 🌕♈︎
Your intuition is strong; it’s trying to tell you something. Take charge and put your foot down if necessary. When you ask for what you want, receiving it isn’t an option, but a requirement.
Oct 12 – Venus enters Libra ♀→♎︎
Libra is her home sign, so this is where Venus thrives. Romance is supercharged, and your charm is at a high. This is a good period for expressing your true emotions. Relationships will thrive in honesty.
Oct 13 — Venus in Libra opposes Neptune in Aries ♀♎︎ ☍ ♆♈︎ + Pluto stations direct in Aquarius ♄℞→♒︎
On the heels of entering Libra, Venus makes an opposition to Neptune, making us all vulnerable to being coerced into situations we don’t particularly feel comfortable in. As Pluto settles into Aquarius, collaboration comes naturally, and investing in the greater good is the move.
Oct 19 – Mercury in Scorpio conunct Mars in Scorpio ☿♏︎ ☌ ⚦♏︎
The pursuit of goals is especially blessed today, and it’s an ideal day to make a power move. Be confident and ask for what you want.
Oct 21 — New Moon in Libra ☽♎︎
Hit refresh on your intentions for the rest of the year and prioritize fairness, beauty, and peace.
Oct 22 — Neptune retrograde re-enters Pisces ♆℞ → ♓︎ + Sun enters Scorpio ☀→♏︎
Neptune returns to its home for the rest of the year, making it easier to connect with your highest self. The spooky season vibes intensify, and we are extra magnetic when it comes to manifesting big desires.
Oct 29 — Mercury enters Sagittarius ☿→♐︎
Plans are a bit unpredictable, and it’s better to fly by the seat of your pants than to try sticking to a strict script. Any attempts will be thwarted. Life is an adventure, not a carefully directed story. Loosen your grip, and suddenly, everything seems easier and more fun.
BIRTHDAY ROYALTY <3 Scorpio (October 23 – Nov 21):
We start your season on the 22nd! Yay! For you, October is filled with opportunities to mine hidden gold. You are always passionate about what you believe in, but your belief, and therefore, your enthusiasm, are amplified this month. The universe is showing you things you didn’t realize existed, while also inviting you to revisit forgotten passion projects. What you want is coming into clearer focus. Let your old stories become dust, and light a new candle. Any new beginnings feel especially blessed this month, and any path you choose will stick. Speak what’s true, and be intentional. What do you really want for your birthday? Ask.
Tarotscope | Magician: You have the capacity to create any reality you want. You just have to choose the story you want to tell and then live it.
NOW FOR THE REST OF YOU...
SAGITTARIUS ♐︎ (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
This month, Mercury is casting a shadow over you, pushing you to explore your own depth and making it difficult to express yourself. When it enters your sign on the 29th, your perspective expands, and the relief is palpable. After a period of restlessness, finally, things start to move forward at the speed you like. Trust that the downtime is necessary. You’re just fueling up for what’s coming next.
Tarotscope | Knight of Wands: You might want to force it, but the spark is coming, and when it does, you’ll be glad you didn’t.
CAPRICORN ♑︎ (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
You are allowed to ask for help! This month is reminding you that you don’t have to do it all alone. You’re not a one-person band. The Full Moon is highlighting tension at home; if there are conflicts, know that they are meant to be productive. You’re being shown where adjustments need to be made. At the New Moon, you’ll feel things start to smooth themselves out, but you can’t force it. Loosen your grip.
Tarotscope | Ten of Wands: Help is ready, willing, and able. It doesn’t have to be this hard.
AQUARIUS ♒︎ (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
When Pluto stations direct in your sign mid-month, it feels personal. You may feel like you’ve been edited. In a way, you have, because this shift does change you. You really have been altered, and now you can show up more confidently. You feel more like yourself. Now, it’s time to be the authority figure that you are. With the Sun in Scorpio, career and public perception are highlighted for you. This could feel like being exposed, but with exposure comes recognition.
Tarotscope | The Star: You’re setting the example, even as you process and rebuild yourself.
PISCES ♓︎ (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
*dream sequence intensifies* With Neptune back in your sign this month, everything is deeper, and to you, reality feels slippery and blurred. You are invited to plumb the depths and explore your inner self. You might feel some insecurity when it comes to finances, but the New Moon is a stabilizing force for you this month. You are being asked to find balance and trust that what is meant for you will find you. What is meant for you will return to you. Keep a record of your dreams
Tarotscope | Eight of Cups: Sometimes what feels like walking away is actually opening new doors.
ARIES ♈︎ (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
The Full Moon feels explosive and revealing for you. It may feel like you’re under attack, like what you believe in or where you’re headed is being scrutinized. This is actually a gift; it’s revealing what is no longer in alignment with what you want moving forward. Your foundations are being rocked, especially if you were trying to pretend something was solid and strong where it was not. You are feeling out of your depth, but you’re not. This month is a revelation.
Tarotscope | The Tower: If something is not right for you, it needs to be restructured or released.
TAURUS ♉︎ (Apr 20 – May 20)
Watch your resources, and not just monetary resources. Your time and energy are extremely valuable assets. Be strategic about how you use those resources–what and who you value are very apparent this month. If you’re putting your energy in the wrong places, you might feel pressure to let go of what’s comfortable in favor of what is right or just. You should receive a powerful burst of clarity mid-month, especially when it comes to what relationships or habits drain you rather than sustain you.
Tarotscope | Justice: What you value and prioritize takes precedence this month; this shows you where any imbalances lie.
GEMINI ♊︎ (May 21 – Jun 20)
You are feeling so buzzy this month. Expect tougher conversations or confrontations. If you have been hiding something, it will not be possible to keep it under wraps any longer. It’s best to own up and be honest–get ahead of the situation before it becomes a true problem. You’re being pulled in different directions. Choose the ones that give you joy and peace.
Tarotscope | The Fool: You’re entering a situation blindly. Tell the truth to avoid being caught up in drama later
CANCER ♋︎ (Jun 21 – Jul 22)
You feel a deep pull to tend to your roots this month, maybe even on an ancestral level. Either way, this is a good time to invest energy into your family, natural or chosen. Remember that while they might ache, your roots are not weights. While Venus is redirecting the energy homeward, you could feel pushed into the spotlight in your career. There is tension between ambition and relaxation. Lean into restorative rituals.
Tarotscope | The Empress: You’re being called home. I think you should answer the call.
LEO ♌︎ (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
It feels like everything is being delayed for you this month. You are prone to miscommunications or frustrations, but by the New Moon, the path forward will become clearer. And anyway, your attention is being pulled inward. Pay attention to your relationship to intimacy in general. You could be feeling called to examine a gap in your timeline–there could be an unresolved issue demanding attention. Don’t fight it. This doesn’t need to be a huge deal; it’s not life or death. You just need to listen to how you feel and drop the mask.
Tarotscope | Strength: Honesty is courageous, and it doesn’t have to be public. You can exude strength from the comfort of your own home.
VIRGO ♍︎ (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Any messy loose ends begin to tie themselves up as Venus enters your sign mid-month. Relationships should begin to feel smoother, and communication will be sharper and come more naturally. Later in the month, Pluto in Aquarius pushes you to reconsider your habits and patterns–are you just trying to feel like you have it all together and you’re in control? Not everything needs fixing
Tarotscope | Nine of Pentacles: Enjoy what you’ve already achieved. You don’t have to always be pushing forward; you could be happy now.
LIBRA ♎︎ (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
October shines a mirror at you, and what you see looking back at you is lovely. Have compassion for yourself, and remember that balance brings opportunity for beauty. You get a well-deserved reset around the New Moon. Rethink your motivations, especially around money, love, and how you feel about yourself. You are being forced to prioritize what feels good and true to you over what looks good on the surface.
Tarotscope | Ace of Cups: Attention: this is an intention to open your heart. Especially to yourself.
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