Astrology for October

In the time of Libra, there is a pause as darkness begins to lengthen and we reorient ourselves to the shifting season. The symbolism of the scales reminds us to take time, to find our balance, to adjust to the season’s turning, as the leaves fall in flaming color exposing the bare branches.

Jupiter is high in the sky in the early morning, to the left of dramatic Orion crowned by the Taurus constellation and the Pleiades. Venus rises before sunrise close to the horizon, and will soon disappear as morning star in late October.

As much as the Libra time of year calls for finding balance and peace, we feel the intensity of this time, especially since Mars entered Scorpio on September 21st, squaring underworld God, Pluto, on the 24th. We witness power plays and feel the underbelly of human behavior, those attributes we usually keep in check. The energy of Libra calls for balance, reflection, justice, while the intensity of Mars in Scorpio can activate old vengeances.

We notice this energy moving through the collective.

All the while the Scorpio energy sets the stage to encounter an edge and transform ourselves, bringing deeper life and death issues up to the surface. It highlights endings and beginnings. It electrifies the days with an edginess while the Libra energy brings in the feminine energy, seeking an objectivity to witness where we are and to lean toward justice.

During October, the Aries Vortex aligns tightly, also intensifying the atmosphere. This formation signals dramatic shifts in culture and politics, a collective restlessness that breaks old patterns and demands renewal. It highlights disruption. It brings out old themes of dominance and power, activating an awakening, calling on us to participate in a new birth laboring to take place.

In our own lives, this same alignment presses us to transform through endings and new beginnings, pressing us to initiate something fresh, to step beyond the familiar and imagine new forms of expression, embodying Aries vitality and possibility.

(For more insight into the Astrology of October and November, the activating of the Aries Vortex, the USA chart, and how to best navigate these times, join Susan for the October Astrology talk, Friday October 10th, at 9:30 am, sign up here)

Celestial Events for October

Oct 1 – Mercury at 22 Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer – lots of communication, negotiations, with strong protections for family, tribe or group. Sharing philosophical ideas.

Oct 6 – Mercury into Scorpio – communications deepen, become more intense, getting to the essence of things. Great for research, and working with inner dynamics of one’s psyche.

Oct 6 – Full Moon, Harvest SuperMoon 14 Aries, 8:48 pm PDT 

The Aries Full Moon calls us out, initiates movement and action, dares us to be bold. As a SuperMoon it appears slightly larger and is closer to the Earth in its orbit than usual, It will appear 6.6% larger and 13% brighter than an average Full Moon. With its Aries energy is can stimulate impulsiveness and reaction, but also gets us going, births new beginnings and stirs us with fiery passions. What is it you are wanting? Where do you need to take an action? 

Paired with the Libra Sun, this is a dynamic cardinal pair of activating energy. How can we be paused in conscious observation and yet still jump into bold actions? I am reminded of what my yoga teacher, Karen Zelin, said, “to be transformed by how we attend to things”. The thoughtful attending is Libra, and Aries initiates the birth of deeper awareness, which is embodied through transformative action, especially as the Aries planet, Mars, is now in the transformative sign of Scorpio.

This Aries Full Moon with the Sun at 14 Libra conjuncts the USA Saturn, representing the president and our role in the the world community, setting off the potent t-square in the USA chart of Saturn opposing Chiron, both squaring the USA Sun. Who are we on the world stage now? Will we show the Libra Sun Saturn diplomacy, or will we act out the impulsive, assertive Aries that upsets any equilibrium? We are at a crucial crossroads of a transforming identity for our country which will unfold over the next couple years.

October 6 – Full Moon, SuperMoon, 8:48 pm PDT

Affirmation for Full Moon in Aries

“I trust my intuitions, hearing the clarity of their guidance, as I boldly embody my authenticity and embrace my life.”

Oct 7 – Mercury at 1 Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius – communications reveal things that have been hidden. Seeking to dominate through words. Reconciling deep feelings with new perspectives.

Oct 8 – Venus at 23 Virgo sextiles Jupiter in Cancer – Sweetness and care taking, supportive to relationships.

Oct 11 – Venus at 26 Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces – examining relationship dynamics. What’s working, what’s not working? Take time before responding, perhaps being stirred by deep feelings.

Oct 13 – Venus enters Libra – Venus becomes dignified in her own sign. The arts, negotiations, and considerate relations are highlighted

Oct 13 – Venus at 1 Libra opposes Neptune in Aries – Idealism and imagination. Challenge to see what’s real and practical.

Oct 13 – Pluto goes direct at 1 Aquarius – issues we may have been working with for a while, now seem to find progress. The powers of transformation and/or dominance are heightened.

Oct 14 – Venus at 1 Libra trines Pluto and Uranus – Venus forms a grand trine with Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Gemini. What is it we are valuing as move through rebirthing and change? Radically new and powerfully deep interactions.

Oct 16 – The Sun at 24 Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer – Good feelings but watch overdoing, taking on too much. 

Oct 17 – The Sun at 24 Libra opposes Chiron in Aries – What needs healing or resolving in relationship? This is the time.

Oct 19 – Mercury conjunct Mars at 19 Scorpio – strong direct words, getting to the point, speaking out what has been hidden, powerful speech for activation, or aggressive and cruel communications.

October 21st – New Moon

Oct 21 – New Moon in Libra –  Each New Moon sets the stage for a new intention and beginning. What are you dreaming up on your life journey? The sign Libra calls our attention to the quality of our interactions, to our aesthetic sensibilities, to how we bring beauty into our lives, and what beauty means to each of us.

In John O’Donohue’s book ‘Beauty’, he quotes Frederick Turner, “Beauty is the highest integrative level of understanding and the most comprehensive capacity for effective action. It enables us to go with, rather than against, the deepest tendency or theme of the universe.”

This New Moon activates the Aries Vortex formation, creating a square to Pluto, setting off the tension to transform what has become status quo. At the same time, this New Moon forms a ‘Finger of God’ formation, or ‘Yod’ with the Saturn Neptune conjunction and Uranus, marking a crossroads point where we are called to be as present as possible to the moment, as we decide our direction forward. The New Moon is also in a grand square with Jupiter, Chiron and Pluto. How can we move forward with healing instead of overdoing into wounding? (Join Susan for the October Astrology talk, Friday October 10th, at 9:30 am, to find our more about this potent time sign up here)

October 21 – New Moon, at 28 Libra, 5:25 am PDT

Affirmation for New Moon in Libra

“I take the time to be present, reflecting on my values and the quality of my relations, as change and transformation rearrange the here and now.”

Oct 22 – Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces – a day to take away from the practical. Go to the studio, walk along the beach in contemplation and be refreshed.

Oct 22 – The Sun enters Scorpio – from Libra air and objectivity to watery, feeling Scorpio. Scorpio has resilience, power, endurance, and the ability to face our shadow. The length of day begins to shorten and darken as we ‘fall’ into Scorpio’s inner landscape.

Oct 24 – The Sun at 1 Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius – a day to be aware of. Are there power struggles or unresolved issues coming to the surface? Perhaps your dreams will reveal what is waiting to be transformed.

Oct 24 – Mercury at 24 Scorpio trines Jupiter in Cancer – over the next two days Mercury forms a grand trine with Saturn and Jupiter. a day to share feelings. Your ideas, words, and intentions are supported to bring about manifestation and fulfillment. Creative writing is highlighted.

Oct 25 – Mercury at 26 Scorpio trines Saturn in Pisces –  (see above) Giving form to your imagination. Grounding your intention.

Oct 27 – Mars at 24 Scorpio trines Jupiter in Cancer – over the next three days Mars forms a grand trine with Saturn and Jupiter (through the 29th). Take action that enlarges your world into deeper engagement. By the 29th (Mars trine Saturn) anchor it in practical ways.

Oct 28 – Mercury at 29 Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces – Mercury begins activating the Aries Vortex. Watch your thoughts and words, for they are very powerful now in creating your future.

Oct 29 – Mercury enters Sagittarius – philosophical ideas, broadening one’s perceptions, stimulating one’s thinking.

Oct 29 – Mars at 25 Scorpio trines Saturn in Pisces – (See above, Oct 27th)

Oct 29 – Mercury at 1 Sagittarius opposes Uranus in Gemini – Sudden unexpected insights, or disruption to our norms. Unexpected communications that change things.

Oct 30 – Mercury at 1 Sagittarius sextiles Pluto in Aquarius – reaching inward for greater insights. dynamic communications that reveal something deeply known but forgotten or hidden.

The Twelve signs for October 2025: Sun and Rising Signs

Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19): Dear Aries, under the full Moon in Aries, October 6th, you are energized. With Neptune lingering at the first degree of Aries, you feel mixed impulses. One calls for slowing down and tuning in and the other pushes toward more doing. You become more aware of your need for independence and your relationship needs. Your ruling planet, Mars, is now in Scorpio, where the Mars drive is strong, is strategic, and carries intensity and passion. This Mars in Scorpio can bring emotions to the surface, stirring the waters of intimate encounter, or clash. The New Moon on the 21st in Libra calls for thoughtful reflection, with the potential to set new intentions for your relationships. As the New Moon is opposite Chiron in Aries it can set off anything that needs healing in partnership or friendships.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Dear Taurus, October opens with the Full Moon illuminating your inner world, stirring dreams and quiet longings. It shines through the most hidden part of your chart, reminding you that rest, retreat, and reflection are sacred. With your ruler, Venus, moving through Virgo, you may find yourself completing tasks, focusing in on work and putting things in order. Or the garden may call to you to get your hands in the dirt! Mars in Scorpio heightens situations with intensity, inviting transformation through honest connection. The Libra New Moon on the 21st brings attention to your daily rhythm and wellbeing. It’s a time to balance giving and receiving, to care for the body as lovingly as you do for others.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Dear Gemini, this month awakens your creative spirit and the joy of shared experiences. The Aries Full Moon lights up your house of community, urging you to reconnect with friends or groups that inspire you. Your ruling planet, Mercury, leaves diplomatic Libra and enters Scorpio in the morning of the 6th. Communications may intensify. Mercury in Scorpio takes a deep dive into whatever it is wanting to learn or investigate. As it travels through your house of day to day work you can utilize its energy to concentrate and transform your ideas. Mars in Scorpio strengthens your focus and productivity, giving you the stamina to follow through on ideas. The Libra New Moon on the 21st invites play, romance, and self-expression. Let it remind you that creativity isn’t just for art — it’s for living.

Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 21): Dear Cancer, the October Full Moon in Aries ignites your career and direction, bringing something long in the making to a moment of visibility. You’re could very well be stepping into a new phase of self-definition. Yet with Neptune hovering at the top of your chart, clarity comes only when you align with your deeper purpose, not external approval. Mars in Scorpio, your fellow water sign, empowers you with confidence and emotional courage — especially in creative or romantic matters. The New Moon in Libra on the 21st calls you home: to family, to emotional grounding, and to the sacred balance between nurturing others and nurturing yourself.

 

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 22): Dear Leo, the Libra time of year stimulates your social life, perhaps bringing in new contacts, interesting communications, or time with siblings. The Full Moon in fiery Aries, on the 6th, ignites your spirit of adventure. You may feel the call to expand beyond what you know — to study, travel, or take a leap of faith. Mars in Scorpio promotes deep feelings and emotional honesty at home or with family, stirring long-buried desires for belonging or security. By the Libra New Moon on the 21st, communication becomes your art — a chance to restore harmony through dialogue, to say what’s true with grace and courage.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): Dear Virgo,  The Aries Full Moon, October 6th, touches the deep waters of intimacy and trust, revealing how you merge — emotionally, financially, and spiritually. It can bring illumination around shared resources and emotional exchange. Neptune’s emotional and idealistic waters may blur boundaries in your relationship zone, while Saturn seeks to bring clarity. Mars in Scorpio brings power to your words — every conversation has the potential to heal, and certainly to get to the point. We can use it’s clarity of focus to be transformed by how we attend to things. The Libra New Moon on the 21st invites you to reconsider your values and how you sustain yourself. Clarity around money and worth emerges when you recognize your true desires.

Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Dear Libra, the Full Moon in Aries on October 6th shines directly across from your sign, highlighting your relationships. Something may come full circle — a partnership tested, renewed, or released. Aries encourages you, diplomatic Libra, to take a risk, reach for what you want with your Libran grace. Your ruling planet, Venus now in Virgo, suggests deeper contemplations, drawing upon your dreams for insight and guidance. With Mars in Scorpio, self-worth becomes a burning focus: are you investing your energy in what truly feeds your soul? The New Moon in your own sign, Libra, on the 21st is your yearly rebirth, an exquisite moment for renewal. Let it carry your intentions for love, balance, and beauty into the months ahead.

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Dear Scorpio, October opens a profound passage of self-discovery. The Aries Full Moon illuminates your routines and wellbeing, urging you to realign body and spirit. Yet Neptune’s whisper in your creative sector calls you toward inspiration and imagination — a reminder to infuse your work with meaning. With Mars, your traditional ruler, in your own sign, your energy is potent and magnetic. You can attract what you desire now, but intensity may also spark conflict if passion turns defensive. The Libra New Moon on the 21st invites introspection — a time to release old emotional burdens and prepare for renewal at your next personal New Moon.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): Dear Sagittarius, the Full Moon in Aries lights up your creative and romantic life. Passions infuse your expressive drives, and inspiration strikes from unexpected places. Yet Neptune’s influence at the base of your chart reminds you that home and inner peace are equally vital. Your ruling planet, Jupiter, now in Cancer, where it is exalted in its expansiveness, supports changes and transformations you are seeking in the months ahead. It gives you insights to the deeper workings of things and people. Mars in Scorpio turns your focus inward, asking for healing of hidden drives or unconscious patterns. You’re preparing for a quiet transformation before your Sagittarius season begins. The New Moon in Libra on the 21st opens doors to friendship, collaboration, and shared vision — a reminder that joy expands when it’s shared.

Capricorn (Dec 21- Jan 19): Dear Capricorn, the Aries Full Moon illuminates your home and family sector, stirring the emotional undercurrents beneath your steadfast exterior. Something long held may seek expression or release. there is passion and courage in your Capricorn bones, even as you carefully keep things in order. You may feel inspired to take a risk. Neptune’s movement into Pisces through your communication zone, asks that you listen not just with your mind, but your intuition. Mars in Scorpio energizes your social sphere — powerful alliances can form now if you’re authentic and strategic. The Libra New Moon on the 21st highlights your career and public role. Set intentions for balance between professional ambition and emotional fulfillment.

.Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): Dear Aquarius, the Full Moon in Aries sparks movement and dialogue, conversations that lead to insight or decision. You’re eager for change, yet Neptune’s influence in your financial area reminds you to ground your choices in clarity rather than idealism. Your ruling planet, Uranus, now enters Gemini, stimulating your creative juices. It encourages you to lean into new expressions of yourself. Mars in Scorpio intensifies your professional focus, gives you passion for your work, though you may need to manage power dynamics carefully. The Libra New Moon on the 21st expands your vision: travel, study, or philosophical pursuits open new horizons. Let curiosity be your compass.

Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): Dear Pisces, this month begins with the Aries Full Moon illuminating your sense of value and self-worth. Something awakens around money or resources, but the deeper theme is your relationship to self-trust. It encourages you to go with your intuition. Take a risk. With Neptune retrograding back into Pisces, at the last degree of your sign, you’re in a subtle process of rebirth; old identities dissolve, and new vision stirs, especially as Jupiter transits through the other water sign Cancer. Mars in Scorpio ignites your spiritual curiosity, calling you to explore meaning and deeper truths. By the Libra New Moon on the 21st, shared resources and emotional commitments ask for balance. Trust what’s evolving within, your intuition knows the way forward, your sensitivity and empathy are heightened..

Susan Heinz is a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 42 years, bringing together traditional & esoteric astrology, Tarot and Qabalah. For info on her Friday monthly astrology groups, her Qabalah, astrology and/or painting classes, and for personal readings, call (831) 479-3751, or go to www.susanheinz.com