Discover Your Destiny: October 2023 Horoscopes for Every Zodiac Sign

Happy birthday, Virgo! The month kicks off with Venus stationing direct on September 3rd in your house of mental health, secrets, and the subconscious. You have likely experienced a journey in your intimate relationships, money, or creativity in the last few months that has impacted this house; perhaps a secret was revealed in your intimate relationships, or you became aware of a repressed need you have that falls into one of these categories (to be more creative, to subconsciously avoid financial success, or to be intimate with people in a new way, as examples). Now, as Venus moves forward, you’ll be able to make decisions from a place of awareness. We won’t fully leave Venus’s retrograde shadow until October 7th, so there may still be some learning, but you’ll certainly start to feel your feet on more solid ground.

Impact of the Mercury Cazimi
Circle September 6th on your cal. On this day, Mercury retrograde and the Sun join forces in what’s known as a cazimi. This is happening in your house of the self, ego, and public image; expect major clarity to show up for you on or around this day in these areas. What do you need to thrive as an individual? What conversations are impacting your confidence? How do you want to present yourself to the world? The Mercury cazimi will help you sort these details and get them integrated in an orderly way.

Impact of the New Moon
On the 14th, a New Moon in Virgo lands in the same house the cazimi lit up, bringing a new start to your sense of individuality, healthy ego, and relationship to the public. This is a powerful Moon for initiating deep change and taking the action that sets you on a whole new path in these areas of your life. Be careful not to act from a place of anger or impulse, but instead to think about what thoughtful steps will get you where you want to go to help you feel more confident in your relationship to yourself, and in how you project yourself to the outside world. Mercury will station direct the next day, so take advantage of this stabilizing energy and make productive moves toward your goals.

Impact of the Full Moon
On the 29th, a Full Moon in Aries ushers us out of the month with a bang. It will land in your house of deep internal transformation, loss, sexuality, and shared resources (loans, inheritances, taxes, split bills, etc.). Aries wants to take charge, compete, and get physical. There is tremendous opportunity for change with this Full Moon—and it might come unexpectedly, especially through a message or conversation. But be careful about forcing a change in order to dominate or overpower. With your 8th house lit up, make well-considered decisions about what to walk away from; be careful about impulsive sexual decisions; don’t forcefully impose changes upon yourself; and be thoughtful in any scenario that involves sharing money with others (or them with you). The good news is that Mercury, your planetary ruler, is in beautiful connection to Venus and Jupiter, giving you some ease and flow. Just be aware that the beauty of this Moon is that it boldly ushers in new energy and action; the danger is a power struggle. Open yourself to acting on your goals and desires, but temper any knee-jerk reactions. This will help you move into October more gracefully.

Happy birthday, Libra! We roll into the month with Mercury, planet of communication and mental functions, moving into your sign on the 4^th. Get ready to speak up about what you want and need between now and the 22^nd. Remember: It isn’t selfish to have needs, boundaries, or expectations, and now is the time to express what those look like for you. Speaking could put you in the spotlight as well during this time (giving speeches, for example), or help you establish your independence (speaking your mind). You might also want to focus in on the ideas that make you unique and set you apart from the rest, especially if your work revolves around communication in some way. Look for big, potentially challenging realizations in this arena on the 20^th.

Impact of Venus

On the 8^th, Venus moves into Virgo and your house of secrets, mental health, and hospitals/prisons. This placement lends itself to secret love affairs, sexual taboos, or secrets among family members. You may also be thinking about how relationships have impacted your mental health, or how you’ve impacted the mental health of those you’ve been close with (family, significant others, etc.). Lastly, you may learn that people you care about are in the hospital, rehabilitation, or jail. However this manifests for you, look for ways to create more healing in your relationships during this time, as Virgo oversees healing. Sexual healing and embracing taboos can absolutely be included in this as long as it doesn’t involve cheating or concealing the truth in hurtful ways. You might learn hard lessons in this area on the 10^th, but look to the 22^nd for luck and the 31^st for surprises.

Impact of Mars

Just on Venus’ heels, Mars moves into Scorpio on the 12^th, and your house of wealth and self-worth, where she’ll stay until December 28th. Mars oversees our ability to take action, our sexuality, and our impulse toward conflict and reactivity. This is an excellent time to make moves in your finances, whether through taking on extra hours at work, hiring a financial advisor, or being more active in the stock market. There can also be conflicts around money, so remember to take a deep breath if arguments arise in this area and come back with a calm head when you’re ready. This is also a wonderful time to take action that affirms your worth: Ask for that raise, leave that unfulfilling relationship, or treat yourself to something luxurious. Just know that doing so might also kick up conflict, and if it does—stand your ground with grace. You’ll get a helping hand here on the 13^th, a boost of confidence (potentially OVER confidence—watch out for that) on the 28^th, and the ability to put words to your Mars-driven feelings on the 29^th.

Impact of a New Moon

Circle the 14^th *and* underline it. On this day, a New Moon Eclipse in Libra will light up your house of individuality, independence, public persona, and a healthy ego (your needs and desires). This is a very intense eclipse because it will conjunct the South Node and Mercury, and oppose the North Node and Chiron, inviting you to heal wounds that prevent you from asserting your needs and desires as an individual, that stand in the way of believing you can thrive independently, or that trick you into thinking who you are is flawed in some way. Libra desires partnership, but with the South Node here during this eclipse, a quick change may end a partnership or reveal that your own communication style or ways of thinking about yourself stand in your way of this connection. Another possibility is that because you’re letting go of these blockages and healing how you think and communicate, you must now let go of a partnership in order to create space for a new, healthier partnership (one that could suddenly come into the picture, as a New Moon is about new beginnings). Whatever the case, be ready to let go of what no longer serves you—this eclipse is a critical shedding process.

Impact of Mercury

Scorpio takes the reins toward the end of the month when Mercury moves there on the 22^nd, followed by the Sun on the 23^rd, bringing lots of buzz to your house of wealth and self-worth. Conversations or thoughts about money and/or luxury may pop up toward the end of the month, as well as a sense of self-love and a more solid belief that you deserve abundance. You may also want to appear to have your finances in a healthy place at this time. Look for a sense of strength and stability in this arena on the 24^th, and helpful, motivating conversations or ideas on the 28^th and 29^th.

Impact of Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

The month rounds out with a very powerful Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus on the 28th. This is the last in a series of eclipses along the Scorpio/Taurus axis that started in November 2021, and so, for many years, this is our final opportunity to make moves based on the lessons these two houses want to teach us. For you, these lessons have fallen into your houses of wealth/self-worth and shedding/letting go, sexuality, and shared resources (split bills, loans, inheritances, taxes, etc.). Several planets are in hard aspect during this eclipse, which brings a sense of crisis or the peak of a situation, and relationships or money matters may suddenly change as a result. Perhaps a relationship or sexual relationship has led you into a financial crisis, or has been pulling your sense of self-worth into the ground. Expect big feelings and unexpected changes with this eclipse. Whatever is at the center of this issue, it’s been building in you for quite a while (most likely since 2021), and now it’s time to take the lesson, let go, and move on. Saturn will bring a helpful, practical energy that points us in the right direction for long-term success. This is a time when we must surrender to chaos or urgent feelings, knowing that we can no longer hide or deny the truth. The future is calling to us, and it looks quite different.

On the 4^th, we kick the month off when the planet of communication, Mercury, moves into Libra and your house of secrets, mental health, and hospitals/prisons, where it will stay until the 22nd. You might tell secrets or find out someone else’s secrets; learn about emotionally healthy self-talk (supporting your mental health with resilience versus despair-driven thinking); or getting a message about someone in a hospital, rehabilitation, or prison. If secretive conversations arise, be careful about concealing information in a way that could hurt others. Libra can be passive aggressive; this energy combined with secret-keeping can be problematic, so just keep your side of the street clean, as they say. Look for big, potentially challenging realizations in this arena on the 20^th.

Impact of Venus

Venus will move into Virgo on the 8^th, and your house of friends, community, technology, and hopes/dreams for the future. You may find that a friend becomes a romantic interest during this time, or that you feel loved by a community you belong to. Using technology to connect with those you care about could also be a theme (Zooming or texting a romantic interest or family member, for example). If you’ve been wanting to fall in love or get married, these dreams may come more into focus now. Venus also oversees money, so you may get information on making your financial dreams come true or go into a financial endeavor with a friend or member of your community. Making money through apps or online could also come up now. Virgo has a healing, organizational quality, so think about how to heal your heart or your relationship with money during this time—that will help you find the gifts of this transit. You might learn hard lessons in this area on the 10^th, but look to the 22^nd for luck and the 31^st for surprises.

Impact of Mars

On the 12^th, Mars moves into Scorpio and your house of individuality/independence, ego, and public persona, where it will stay until December 28th. Mars oversees our ability to take action, our sexuality, and our impulse toward conflict and reactivity. Use this energy to celebrate your independence and individuality, whether through taking a solo trip, asserting your needs (including sexual needs), or taking on a leadership position. This might kick up some conflict, but if it does, handle it like a boss (but not like a dictator). You’ll get a helping hand here on the 13^th, a boost of confidence (potentially OVER confidence—watch out for that) on the 28^th, and the ability to put words to your Mars-driven feelings on the 29^th.

Impact of  New Moon Eclipse

The 14^th is an important day. A New Moon Eclipse in Libra will light up your house of secrets, mental health, and the subconscious. This is a very intense eclipse because it will conjunct the South Node and Mercury, and oppose the North Node and Chiron, inviting you to let go and heal wounded beliefs that you’ve stored away in the shadows or been unwilling to confront head-on—whether about yourself or someone else. If you’ve been keeping secrets or secrets have been kept from you, conversations may force them into the spotlight now. Libra wants peace and diplomacy, but with the South Node here, it’s time to stop being polite and start being direct and honest about our realities. This will help you release any shame associated with the truth and make moves toward a deeply fulfilling future—one where hiding or repressing isn’t needed any longer. The shedding process this New Moon instigates may feel uncomfortable, but there is a deeply healing quality to it if we allow ourselves to let go.

Impact of Mercury

Your sign takes the reins toward the end of the month when Mercury moves into Scorpio on the 22^nd, followed by the Sun on the 23^rd, bringing lots of energy to your house of individuality/independence, public image, and healthy ego. Conversations or thoughts about what you need to thrive as an individual, expand your success in the public eye, or boost your confidence may pop up toward the end of the month. You may also feel secretive, intuitive, or ready for deep change. Look for a sense of strength and stability in this arena on the 24^th, and helpful, motivating conversations or ideas on the 28^th and 29^th.

Impact of Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

A very powerful Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus rounds out the end of the month on the 28th. This is the last in a series of eclipses along the Scorpio/Taurus axis that started in November 2021, and so, for many years, this is our final opportunity to make moves based on the lessons these two houses want to teach us. For you, these lessons have fallen into your house of your individuality/independence, healthy ego, and public image, and your house of close partnerships (significant others, best friends, business partners, therapists, etc.). Several planets are in hard aspect during this eclipse, which brings a sense of crisis or the peak of a situation, and relationships or money matters may suddenly change as a result. Perhaps your relationship with a close partner has eroded your sense of confidence (ego), or you’re finding that who you are as an individual has been at odds in some way with this partner. Expect big feelings and unexpected changes with this eclipse. Whatever is at the center of this issue, it’s been building in you for quite a while (most likely since 2021), and now it’s time to take the lesson, let go, and move on. Saturn will bring a helpful, practical energy that points us in the right direction for long-term success. This is a time when we must surrender to chaos or urgent feelings, knowing that we can no longer hide or deny the truth. The future is calling to us, and it requires our ability to make deep changes.

We jump into the month on the 4^th when Mercury, planet of communication, moves into Libra and your house of friends, community, technology, audiences, and hopes and dreams for the future, where it will stay until the 22^nd. This is a great time to connect with friends (especially best friends or friends you’d like to be romantic with, as Libra rules one-on-one relationships), reach out to the communities you belong to, have conversations with your audiences (if you have any platforms), use technology to make more meaningful connections (emailing that person you really want to speak with, etc.), have conversations that help forward your aspirations, or speaking your hopes and dreams out loud. Libra carries the gift of diplomacy but the danger of passive aggression, so keep this in mind during these weeks. Look for big, potentially challenging realizations in this arena on the 20^th.

Impact of Venus

Venus makes her move into Virgo on the 8^th, and your house of career, legacy, and public persona. Romantic relationships may come up at work or within your professional circle with this transit. You may also focus in on a creative endeavor that feels like part of your legacy, or ask for/receive more money for your professional efforts. This is also an excellent time to go public with a relationship or to be seen favorably in the public eye. Virgo is a sign of healing and sorting—look for the healing opportunities that arise through your professional endeavors, and to set things in their proper place, whether in work or money. This will help create success for you during this time. You might learn hard lessons in this area on the 10^th, but look to the 22^nd for luck and the 31^st for surprises.

Impact of Scorpio

Mars makes her move into Scorpio on the 12^th, and your house of secrets, the subconscious/ mental health, and prisons/jails. Mars oversees our ability to take action, our sexuality, and our impulse toward conflict and reactivity. Sexual taboos or secret affairs may come into play now, you might take a leadership role in your mental health in a new way, a need to act on subconscious impulses may arise, or physical activity may land you or loved ones in the hospital/rehab/jail. Due to the latter, be extra careful with your body now—save the adrenaline rushes for 2025. Beyond that, acting on subconscious impulses, sexual or otherwise, can bring important information about your hidden needs or repressed anger to the forefront—just make sure you’re not doing anything that could hurt someone else (cheating, for example). You’ll get a helping hand here on the 13^th, a boost of confidence (potentially OVER confidence—watch out for that) on the 28^th, and the ability to put words to your Mars-driven feelings on the 29^th.

Impact of New Moon Eclipse

The 14^th is a super powerful day. A New Moon eclipse in Libra will light up your house of friends, communities, and hopes/dreams for the future. This is a very intense eclipse because it will conjunct the South Node and Mercury, and oppose the North Node and Chiron, inviting you to heal and let go of wounded beliefs that prevent you from having the kinds of friendships and community connections that you want, or from achieving the goals that feel most dear to you. Conversations may play a big role in this process. There is healing potential in assertive, honest self-expression with this eclipse, and it may require a release of some kind—whether that’s the release of friends who can’t meet you, the release of limiting beliefs about your ability to make healthy connections or achieve your dreams, or the release of people/communities who take advantage of you rather than lift you up. Whatever the case, surrender to what’s being released now. Eclipses bring sudden shifts, and can reveal what’s been in the shadows—it can feel uncomfortable, so it requires our trust, knowing that these shifts are for our highest good.

Impact of Scorpio

Scorpio rules the roost toward the end of the month when Mercury moves there on the 22^nd, followed by the Sun on the 23^rd, bringing lots of buzz to your house of secrets, mental health/the subconscious, and hospitals/rehab/prisons. Conversations or thoughts about your mental health, repressed feelings, or secrets you’ve been keeping (or that have been kept from you) may pop up toward the end of the month. News of someone you know being hospitalized, jailed, or going to rehab may also come up (you may also need physical therapy, extra doctor visits, etc.) You might also just feel more secretive, intuitive, or ready for a deep change. Look for a sense of strength and stability in this arena on the 24^th, and helpful, motivating conversations or ideas on the 28^th and 29^th.

Impact of Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

On the 28^th, a powerful Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus rounds out the end of the month. This is the last in a series of eclipses along the Scorpio/Taurus axis that started in November 2021, and so, for many years, this is our final opportunity to make moves based on the lessons these two houses want to teach us. For you, these lessons have fallen into your house of mental health/the subconscious, secrets, and hospitals/prisons, and your house of work, health, and daily activities (pet care and chores, for example). Several planets are in hard aspect during this eclipse, which brings a sense of crisis or the peak of a situation, and relationships or money matters may suddenly change as a result. Maybe a secret office romance has taken a toll on your mental health, or maybe money matters at the office have impacted your subconscious sense that you’re not capable of success. Your health might be at the core of this issue—maybe you’ve been in and out of hospitals as a result. Whatever is at the center of this issue, it’s been building in you for quite a while (most likely since 2021), and now it’s time to take the lesson, let go, and move on. Expect big feelings and unexpected changes with this eclipse. The good news is that Saturn will bring a helpful, practical energy that points us in the right direction for long-term success. This is a time when we must surrender to chaos or urgent feelings, knowing that we can no longer hide or deny the truth. The future is calling to us, and it requires our ability to shift in meaningful ways.

The month starts off on the 4^th when Mercury, planet of communication, moves into Libra and your house of career and public persona, where it will stay until the 22^nd. You may find yourself speaking or writing more at work or pitching your ideas in a bigger way. You might also find that your words bear more weight in how you’re perceived, whether that’s through a popular TikTok you post, because the people in your circle are asking you to be accountable for your words, from an article you publish, or a myriad of other possibilities. Libra’s upside is diplomacy, but the downside is passive aggression, so be clear but tactful in your communications during this time. Look for big, potentially challenging realizations in this arena on the 20^th.

Impact of Venus

On the 8^th, Venus moves into Virgo and your house of expansion. This house oversees long-distance travel, higher education, spirituality, publishing and broadcasting, and overseas relationships (personal and professional). A loved one might move or you may travel a long distance to visit a loved one; you might enroll into a creative study or a loved one might get accepted into school; you might work to get a passion project published; or you could fall in love with someone from overseas or sign onto a creative project with an overseas company. Venus also oversees money, so you might see money come in from any of these sources (a publishing project, an oversees company, a university, etc.). Virgo is a sign of healing and order/organization. Keep these in mind as you make decisions in these areas of your life this month, and you’ll come out on top. You might learn hard lessons in this area on the 10^th, but look to the 22^nd for luck and the 31^st for surprises.

Impact of Scorpio

Mars enters Scorpio on the 12^th, and your house of friends/communities, audiences, technology, and hopes and dreams for the future, where it will stay until December 28th. Mars oversees our ability to take action, our sexuality, and our impulse toward conflict and reactivity. You might become sexually involved with someone from a group you belong to, take a more active role in your community (as a community leader, for example), engage more directly with your audiences, use social media or the internet in a more active, purposeful way, or take driven steps toward achieving your goals. Mars can be helpful in taking meaningful strides forward, just be careful of conflict in these areas. You’ll get a helping hand here on the 13^th, a boost of confidence (potentially OVER confidence—watch out for that) on the 28^th, and the ability to put words to your Mars-driven feelings on the 29^th.

Impact of New Moon Eclipse

A powerful New Moon eclipse lights up your house of career, legacy, and public persona on the 14^th. This is a very intense eclipse because it will conjunct the South Node and Mercury, and oppose the North Node and Chiron, inviting you to heal and let go of wounded beliefs that have held you back from making the kind of long-lasting impact you’d like to. There is an aspect of healing associated with your home, family, or childhood that will play a role in this process (maybe you’re letting go of a wounded belief from childhood, or maybe a family member said something to you at some point that made you feel like you weren’t good enough). A conversation may also lead you to let go of a professional position or to your public standing (if this is the case, it will likely come as a surprise). Whatever the case, surrender to what’s being released now. Eclipses bring sudden shifts and can reveal what’s been in the shadows. If it feels uncomfortable, look for the healing element—this is the key to your future.

Impact of Mercury

Scorpio season begins toward the end of the month when Mercury moves there on the 22^nd, followed by the Sun on the 23^rd, bringing lots of excitement to your house of friends, community, audiences, technology, and hopes for the future. Conversations or thoughts about connecting on a deeper level with the groups you belong to, having more power with audiences (if you have any platforms), using technology in secret ways (slipping into DMs, for example), or making powerful moves toward achieving your dreams may pop up toward the end of the month. You might also just feel more secretive, intuitive, or ready for a deep change. Look for a sense of strength and stability in this arena on the 24^th, and helpful, motivating conversations or ideas on the 28^th and 29^th.

Impact of Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

A formidable Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus rounds out the end of the month on the 28th. This is the last in a series of eclipses along the Scorpio/Taurus axis that started in November 2021, and so, for many years, this is our final opportunity to make moves based on the lessons these two houses want to teach us. For you, these lessons have fallen into your house of self-expression, children, passion, romance, and fun, and your house of friends, community, audiences, and hopes for the future. Several planets are in hard aspect during this eclipse, which brings a sense of crisis or the peak of a situation, and relationships or money matters may suddenly change as a result. Maybe you’ve had to learn how to express yourself (or your creativity) in a different way with friends, your community, or your audiences (if you have any platforms); maybe this is about your hopes and dreams for your children; or maybe a romance with a friend is at the center of this. Whatever is at the center of this issue, it’s been building in you for quite a while (most likely since 2021), and now it’s time to take the lesson, let go, and move on. Expect big feelings and unexpected changes with this eclipse. The good news is that Saturn will bring a helpful, practical energy that points us in the right direction for long-term success. This is a time when we must surrender to chaos or urgent feelings, knowing that we can no longer hide or deny the truth. The future is calling to us, and it requires our ability to adapt, change, and transform.

As we move into October, Mercury enters Libra on the 4^th, and your house of expansion, where it will stay until the 22^nd. This house oversees a whole host of areas: long-distance travel, international relationships (personal and professional), higher education, spirituality, and publishing and broadcasting. This is a great time to sign a book deal, start a podcast, give a speech at or apply to a university, plan or take a big trip, speak with a company or friend from overseas, etc. Generally speaking, now is the time to think bigger and go further. Just remember that conversations that fall into any of these categories are susceptible to this energy. Libra is very tactful but can also be passive aggressive; be mindful of staying on the right side of this line as Mercury transits this house. Look for big, potentially challenging realizations in this arena on the 20^th.

Impact of Venus

Venus will move into Virgo on the 8^th, and your house of letting go/shedding, sexuality, and shared resources (inheritances, loans, taxes, split bills, etc.). You may choose to leave a close relationship, explore sexuality (potentially with a femme-forward person), or deal with any financial matters that involve distributing funds among multiple people. Virgo is concerned with healing and organization. Should this transit bring romantic matters to your doorstep—whether they’re welcome or not—focus on making the choice that is most healing for you. Should this transit bring financial matters into view, seek to get organized and clear. This will help you make the best use of this astrology. You might learn hard lessons in these areas on the 10^th, but look to the 22^nd for luck and the 31^st for surprises.

Impact of Mars

On the 12^th, Mars enters Scorpio and your house of career, legacy, and public persona, where it will stay until December 28th. Mars oversees our ability to take action, our sexuality, and our impulse toward conflict and reactivity. This is an incredibly valuable time to make moves in your career, passion projects, and anything that connects you to the public in a meaningful way. Whether it’s pitching an idea, meeting with investors, launching your website, vying for that executive position, or releasing an art series to the public—these next couple months will support you. You’ll get a helping hand here on the 13^th, a boost of confidence (potentially OVER confidence—watch out for that) on the 28^th, and the ability to put words to your Mars-driven feelings on the 29^th.

Impact of New Moon Eclipse

Star the 14^th in your calendar. On this day, a New Moon eclipse in Libra will light up your house of long-distance travel, international relationships (personal and professional), higher education, spirituality, and publishing and broadcasting. This is a very intense eclipse because it will conjunct the South Node and Mercury, and oppose the North Node and Chiron, inviting you to heal and let go of wounded beliefs that have kept you small. Whether these are conversations you have, trips you take, podcasts you listen to, spiritual explorations you go on, or books you read that create a shift for you, there is something powerful happening now in your ability to let go, heal, and expand your horizons. This might feel exciting, or it might feel uncomfortable because eclipses create unexpected or sudden shifts that push us forward. Either way, embrace the shedding and lean into the healing—new experiences are on the horizon.

Impact of Mercury

Scorpio season kicks off toward the end of the month when Mercury moves there on the 22^nd, followed by the Sun on the 23^rd, bringing lots of excitement to your house of career, legacy, and public standing. Conversations or thoughts about the work you care most about (including passion projects), the legacy you want to leave behind you and how you want to be remembered, or your relationship to the world at large may pop up toward the end of the month. You might also just feel more secretive, intuitive, or ready for a deep change. Look for a sense of strength and stability in this arena on the 24^th, and helpful, motivating conversations or ideas on the 28^th and 29^th.

Impact of Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

A powerful Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus rounds out the end of the month on the 28th. This is the last in a series of eclipses along the Scorpio/Taurus axis that started in November 2021, and so, for many years, this is our final opportunity to make moves based on the lessons these two houses want to teach us. For you, these lessons have fallen into your house of home and family, and your house of career, legacy, and public standing. Several planets are in hard aspect during this eclipse, which brings a sense of crisis or the peak of a situation, and relationships or money matters may suddenly change as a result. Think about your family members and how they’ve impacted your career or the impact you’re having on the world at large for clues about this. Alternatively, maybe your physical home has been at the center of a public issue. Or maybe your family is in a dispute, and part of your legacy involves making key decisions about this dispute. Whatever is at the center of this issue, it’s been building for quite a while (most likely since 2021), and now it’s time to take the lesson, let go, and move on. Expect big feelings and unexpected changes with this eclipse. The good news is that Saturn will bring a helpful, practical energy that points us in the right direction for long-term success. This is a time when we must surrender to chaos or urgent feelings, knowing that we can no longer hide or deny the truth. The future is calling to us, and it requires our ability to change from the inside out.

We jump into October with Mercury, planet of words and ideas, entering Libra on the 4^th, where it will stay until the 22^nd. This is your house of shedding/letting go, sexuality, and shared resources (inheritances, loans, taxes, split bills, etc.). Communication may turn to cutting ties now, or you may slide into someone’s DMs with sexy conversations. Another possibility is that a message comes through about a loan, inheritance, etc. Libra is diplomatic but can also be passive aggressive—keep that in mind during these couple weeks. Look for big, potentially challenging realizations in this arena on the 20^th.

Impact of Venus

Just a few days later on the 8th, Venus moves into Virgo and your 7^th house of partnerships (best friends, significant others, business partners, therapists, etc.). This is a time to focus in on your closest connections. If you’re looking to date, definitely put yourself out there during this transit. If you’re already involved, this is a great time for quality time or intimate explorations (or both!). This is also an excellent time for connecting with your bestie, making lucrative moves with your business partner, or talking about your relationship challenges with a therapist. Virgo’s themes include healing and organizing, so put these goals at the forefront of your mind in all your one-on-one relationships, and you’ll make great use of this energy. You might learn hard lessons in this area on the 10^th, but look to the 22^nd for luck and the 31^st for surprises.

Impact of Mars

Mars crosses over into Scorpio on the 12^th, entering your house of expansion, where it will stay until December 28th. This house oversees all things that expand our horizons and our imprint on the world: long-distance travel and relationships with people from overseas (professional or personal), higher education, publishing/broadcasting, and spirituality. Meanwhile, Mars oversees our ability to take action, our sexuality, and our impulse toward conflict and reactivity. This is an excellent time to take a big trip, strike up a romance with someone from overseas, get serious about school, send in that book proposal, or explore your spirituality. Conflict could arise in any of these areas as well—if it does, rely on your intuition to help see you through. You’ll get a helping hand here on the 13^th, a boost of confidence (potentially OVER confidence—watch out for that) on the 28^th, and the ability to put words to your Mars-driven feelings on the 29^th.

Impact of New Moon Eclipse

The 14^th is a very important day. On this day, a New Moon eclipse in Libra will light up your house of letting go/shedding, sexuality, and shared resources (inheritances, loans, taxes, split bills, etc.). This is a very intense eclipse because it will conjunct the South Node and Mercury, and oppose the North Node and Chiron, inviting you to heal and let go of wounded beliefs you carry about your grief/letting go processes, your sexuality, or the belief that financial resources are available and will be shared with you (by specific people or by the Universe)—or even that *you* feel safe enough to share your own financial resources with others. There is a healing aspect here in your finances, or in the sense that you feel worthy of receiving (money, sexual joy, or abundance in general)—but it may require definitive, assertive action on your part. This might feel exciting, or it might feel uncomfortable because eclipses create unexpected or sudden shifts that push us forward. Either way, just know that as you let go, you open the doors to receiving in a different way. This trust is key.

Impact of Mercury

Scorpio season takes the reins toward the end of the month when Mercury moves there on the 22^nd, followed by the Sun on the 23^rd, bringing lots of energy to your house of expansion. This house oversees long-distance travel and relationships with people from overseas (personal or professional), publishing/broadcasting, higher education, and spirituality. Conversations or thoughts  about a big trip, working for an overseas company, teaming up with a publisher or podcast, taking a course, or learning about world religions may pop up toward the end of the month. If so, this may feel secretive, transformative, or like a power move. Or you yourself might feel more secretive, intuitive, or ready for a deep change. Look for a sense of strength and stability in this arena on the 24^th, and helpful, motivating conversations or ideas on the 28^th and 29^th.

Impact of Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

On the 28^th, a formidable Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus rounds out the end of the month. This is the last in a series of eclipses along the Scorpio/Taurus axis that started in November 2021, and so, for many years, this is our final opportunity to make moves based on the lessons these two houses want to teach us. For you, these lessons have fallen into your house of communication, siblings, neighbors, and short-distance travel, and your house of large-scale expansion (this includes long-distance trips, relationships with people/companies from overseas, expansive knowledge from higher education or spiritual practices, and an expanded reach from publishing or broadcasting). Several planets are in hard aspect during this eclipse, which brings a sense of crisis or the peak of a situation, and relationships or money matters may suddenly change as a result. Think about your relationship to the people in your closest circle or in close proximity (like siblings and neighbors), how you communicate with those people, how you’ve held yourself back from expanding into the world or how you want to reach a bigger audience, broaden your social circle, learn about the world at large, or deepen your spiritual practice. Whatever is at the center of this issue, it’s been building for quite a while (most likely since 2021), and now it’s time to take the lesson, let go, and move on. Expect big feelings and unexpected changes with this eclipse. The good news is that Saturn will bring a helpful, practical energy that points us in the right direction for long-term success. This is a time when we must surrender to chaos or urgent feelings, knowing that we can no longer hide or deny the truth. The future is calling to us, and it is much bigger than we could have imagined.

September kicks off with Venus stationing direct on September 3rd in your house of children, self-expression, passionate love/sex, and fun. Venus oversees intimate relationships, money, and creativity, so you’ve probably learned something critical in terms of how at least one of these areas has been impacting this sector of your chart (maybe you’ve experienced changes with a lover, had money issues come up around your children, or realized you haven’t been expressing your creativity in a way that feels authentic to you). We won’t fully leave Venus’s retrograde shadow until October 7th, so there may still be some learning as we move through the month, but things will now start integrating for you in a new way in this area of your life.

Impact of the Mercury Cazimi
Circle the 6th on your cal. On this day, Mercury retrograde and the Sun join forces in what’s known as a cazimi, bringing massive clarity to your house of work, health, and daily routines. Conversations and mental breakthroughs will help you eradicate any confusion at the office, about your physical fitness, or regarding the ins and outs of your day-to-day (sleep schedules, chores, pet care, etc.). It will also support you in sorting the details of your findings and implementing them in an orderly way.

Impact of the New Moon
On the 14th, a New Moon in Virgo lands in the same house the cazimi lit up, bringing a new start to your house of work, health, and daily routines. This is a powerful Moon for initiating deep change and taking the action that sets you on a whole new path in these areas of your life. Be careful not to do this from a place of anger or impulse, but instead to think about what thoughtful steps will get you where you want to go to help you get optimal health, the job you love, and a day-to-day routine that supports your happiness. Mercury will station direct the next day, so take advantage of this stabilizing energy and make productive moves toward your goals. If setting intentions is part of your practice, this is the day.

Impact of the Full Moon
On the 29th, a Full Moon in your sign Aries ushers us out of the month with a bang. It will land in your house of individuality, healthy ego, and public image. Aries wants to take charge, compete, and get physical. There is tremendous opportunity for change with this Full Moon—and it might come unexpectedly, especially through a message or conversation. But be careful about forcing a change in order to dominate or overpower. With your 1st house lit up, make careful decisions about aesthetic changes, anything that puts you in the spotlight, or taking on an activity alone. Your planetary ruler, Mars, is in a standoff with Pluto during this Moon, so you may feel a tremendous sense of frustration, anger, or need for dominance. The beauty of this Moon is that it boldly ushers in new energy and action; the danger is a power struggle. Open yourself to acting on your goals and desires, but temper any knee-jerk reactions. This will help you move into October more gracefully.

The month kicks off with Venus stationing direct on September 3rd in your house of home and family. Venus rules money, intimate relationships, and creativity, so you’ve probably learned something critical in terms of how at least one of these areas has been impacting this sector of your chart (maybe a relationship with a close family member has changed, money issues have come up around your house, or there have been issues with redecorating or beautifying your home). Now, as Venus moves direct, you’ll be able to use this awareness to make clearer, better-informed decisions. We won’t fully leave Venus’s retrograde shadow until October 7th, so there may still be some learning as we move through the month, but certainly you’re in a clearer place than you were a couple months ago.

Impact of the Mercury Cazimi
Pay attention on and around the 6th, when Mercury retrograde teams up with the Sun to form a cazimi, bringing big insights and clarity to your house of passionate love/sex, self-expression, children, and fun. Conversations and mental breakthroughs will help you answering questions like: Where do my true passions lie and how can I nourish them? How can I express myself more authentically? What do my children need, and what does my inner child need? How can I give myself more fun? The Mercury cazimi will help you sort these details and integrate them in an orderly way.

Impact of the New Moon
On the 14th, a New Moon in Virgo lands in the same house the cazimi lit up, bringing a new start to your house of passionate love/sex, self-expression, children, and fun. This is a powerful Moon for initiating deep change and taking the action that sets you on a whole new path in these areas of your life. Be careful not to do this from a place of anger or impulse, but instead to think about what thoughtful steps will get you where you want to go in your relationship with your children, in filling your life with passion, in authentically expressing your truth, or in bringing more joy into your world. Mercury will station direct the next day, so take advantage of this stabilizing energy and make productive moves toward your goals. If setting intentions is part of your practice, this is the day.

Impact of the Full Moon
On the 29th, a Full Moon in your sign Aries ushers us out of the month with a bang. It will land in your house of the subconscious, secrets, and mental health. Aries wants to take charge, compete, and get physical. There is tremendous opportunity for change with this Full Moon—and it might come unexpectedly, especially through a message or conversation. But be careful about forcing a change in order to dominate or overpower. With your 12th house lit up, take care not to unleash repressed emotions (rage and resentment in particular) or to disclose secrets in anger. Venus, your planetary ruler, is struggling under Uranus’s unpredictable influence, making you more vulnerable to impulsivity or shocks. The beauty of this Moon is that it boldly ushers in new energy and action; the danger is a power struggle. Open yourself to new possibilities, but temper any knee-jerk reactions. This will help you as we transition into October.

We get the month started with Venus stationing direct on September 3rd in your house of communication (texting, emails, and conversations, along with communication fields like PR, publishing, podcasting, etc.), siblings, and neighbors. Venus oversees intimate relationships, money, and creativity, so the overlap of these two areas is where you’ll find the lesson or key information that should be clear to you by early September. Maybe you’ve had revelations about a sibling you’ve been close to, learned something about your communication with a neighbor or sibling, or had a financial issue arise around a book or podcast, as examples. We won’t fully leave Venus’s retrograde shadow until October 7th, so there may still be some learning, but you’ll certainly start to feel your feet on more solid ground as you move forward with this new awareness.

Impact of the Mercury Cazimi
Keep your eyes on the 6th. On this day, Mercury retrograde and the Sun will join forces in what’s known as a cazimi, bringing clarity and breakthroughs to your house of home and family. Conversations will burn through any confusion around your physical home, the people who are truly your family (created or not), and even potentially around your childhood. They will also support you in sorting the details of your findings and implementing them in an orderly way in the physical world.

Impact of the New Moon
On the 14th, a New Moon in Virgo lands in the same house the cazimi lit up, bringing a new start to your house of home, family, and childhood. This is a powerful Moon for initiating deep change and taking the action that sets you on a whole new path in these areas of your life. Be careful not to do this from a place of anger or impulse, but instead to think about what thoughtful steps will get you where you want to go in securing a happy home, establishing healthy relationships with family members, or healing from childhood wounds. Mercury will station direct the next day, so take advantage of this stabilizing energy and make productive moves toward your goals. If setting intentions is part of your practice, this is the day.

Impact of the Full Moon
On the 29th, a Full Moon in your sign Aries ushers us out of the month with a bang. It will land in your house of friendships, community, the internet, audiences, and hopes and dreams. Aries wants to take charge, compete, and get physical. There is tremendous opportunity for change with this Full Moon—and it might come unexpectedly, especially through a message or conversation. But be careful about forcing a change in order to dominate or overpower. With your 11th house lit up, think twice in your interactions with friends groups or any other groups you belong to, in how you use the internet, when addressing any audiences or followers, and in reaching to make a dream come true. Mercury, your planetary ruler, is in gorgeous relationship to both Jupiter and Uranus, endowing you with luck, abundance, and helpful shifts. But it’s also opposing Neptune, so you may feel like obscuring the facts (or someone may want to pull the wool over *your* eyes). The beauty of this Moon is that it boldly ushers in new energy and action; the danger is a power struggle. Open yourself to new possibilities, but temper any knee-jerk reactions. You’ll be thankful you did as we move into October.

The month kicks off with Venus stationing direct on September 3rd in your house of money and self-worth. Venus oversees wealth, intimate relationships, and creativity, so the key to understanding these last couple months is in seeing the overlap of these two areas and finding what it wanted to teach you. Maybe you weren’t getting the money you needed, or maybe a close relationship or creative endeavor was deteriorating your sense of self-worth. We won’t fully leave Venus’s retrograde shadow until October 7th, so there may still be some learning as we move through the month, but things will now start integrating for you in a new way in this area of your life.

Impact of the Mercury Cazimi
Pay attention on and around the 6th, when Mercury retrograde and the Sun come together in what’s called a cazimi. This is happening in your house of communication, siblings, and neighbors. Conversations can support you now in understanding how to better communicate, what professional communication projects you want to see through (writing, podcasting, etc.), and how to communicate more effectively with siblings and neighbors. The energy of the cazimi will also help you sort the details of your findings so you can implement them in a logical, orderly way moving forward.

Impact of the New Moon
On the 14th, a New Moon in Virgo lands in the same house the cazimi lit up, bringing a new start to your house of communication, siblings, and neighbors. This is a powerful Moon for initiating deep change and taking the action that sets you on a whole new path in these areas of your life. Be careful not to do this from a place of anger or impulse, but instead to think about what thoughtful steps will get you where you want to go in launching communication-related professional projects, having the personal conversations that matter, or in relating your siblings or neighbors in a way that feels healthy. Mercury will station direct the next day, so take advantage of this stabilizing energy and make productive moves toward your goals. If setting intentions is part of your practice, this is the day.

Impact of the Full Moon
On the 29th, a Full Moon in your sign Aries ushers us out of the month with a bang. It will land in your house of career and public standing. Aries wants to take charge, compete, and get physical. There is tremendous opportunity for change with this Full Moon—and it might come unexpectedly, especially through a message or conversation. But be careful about forcing a change in order to dominate or overpower. With your 10th house lit up, think twice at the office or with what you’re presenting to the world at large. The Moon, your planetary ruler, is in direct opposition to the Sun, forcing your subconscious, emotional needs and desires into consciousness—and that might cause you to become reactive. The beauty of this Moon is that it boldly ushers in new energy and action; the danger is a power struggle. Open yourself to new possibilities, but temper any knee-jerk reactions. You’ll be thankful you did as we move into October. This will help set the stage for a peaceful October.

September begins with Venus stationing direct on September 3rd in your house of the self, ego, and public image. Venus oversees money, intimate relationships, and beauty, so during the last couple months you may have struggled to feel good about how you looked, found that an intimate relationship was eroding your confidence, or learned something important about how money was impacting your public image (these are just examples). Now, as Venus moves direct, you’ll be able to use this awareness to make clearer, better-informed decisions. We won’t fully leave Venus’s retrograde shadow until October 7th, so there may still be some learning as we move through the month, but certainly you’re in a clearer place than you were a couple months ago.

Impact of the Mercury Cazimi
Stay alert on the 6th, when Mercury retrograde and the Sun join forces in what’s called a cazimi, bringing new insights and helpful breakthroughs to your house of wealth and self-worth. The conversations you have on and around this day can help burn away any confusion you have about your financial health or about what might be holding you back from experiencing a fuller sense of self-worth. From there, the energy of the cazimi will help you sort the details of your findings so you can implement them in a logical, orderly way in your life.

Impact of the New Moon
On the 14th, a New Moon in Virgo lands in the same house the cazimi lit up, bringing a new start to your house of wealth and self-worth. This is a powerful Moon for initiating deep change and taking the action that sets you on a whole new path in these areas of your life. Be careful not to do this from a place of anger or impulse, but instead to think about what thoughtful steps will get you where you want to go in changing your finances for the better and/or showing up for your personal value (setting boundaries, standing in your truth, etc.). Mercury will station direct the next day, so take advantage of this stabilizing energy and make productive moves toward your goals. If setting intentions is part of your practice, this is the day.

Impact of the Full Moon
On the 29th, a Full Moon in your sign Aries ushers us out of the month with a bang. It will land in your house of expansion. This house oversees long-distance travel, international relationships (professional and personal), higher education, publishing/broadcasting, and spirituality. Aries wants to take charge, compete, and get physical. There is tremendous opportunity for change with this Full Moon—and it might come unexpectedly, especially through a message or conversation. But be careful about forcing a change in order to dominate or overpower. With your 9th house lit up—a house ruled by overly optimistic Jupiter, it’s important to look before you jump in all matters this house oversees (taking a long-distance trip, for example, or being on a podcast). The Sun, your planetary ruler, is in direct opposition to the Moon, forcing your subconscious, emotional needs and desires into consciousness—and that might cause you to become reactive. The beauty of this Moon is that it boldly ushers in new energy and action; the danger is a power struggle. Open yourself to new possibilities, but temper any knee-jerk reactions. This will help set you up for success in October.