Eclipses, Retrogrades, and New Beginnings - Your October Horoscopes

October 2024 Horoscopes.

October opens with Libra season, highlighting themes of balance, harmony, and relationships. The Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse on the 3rd encourages you to let go of anything that's holding you back—whether it's a situation, belief, or person. This release will create space for fresh opportunities and abundance to flow in.

By the 8th, expect a surge of passion and connection, while Jupiter's retrograde on the 9th prompts you to look inward and focus on your personal growth. As Pluto Stations direct on the 12th, it marks the closing of a long, transformative chapter. Then, with Mercury entering Scorpio on the 14th, deep and meaningful conversations come to the forefront.

Around mid-month, Venus inspires creativity and fantasy, while the Aries Full Moon on the 17th brings intense energy, pushing you toward bold decisions. Scorpio season kicks off on the 23rd, ushering in a period of depth, intensity, and spiritual insight.

Curious how these energies will affect your sign? Drop your zodiac sign in the comments, and I'll send you a link to your full October horoscope!

October Key Dates (AEST)

🌟 1st: Mercury Cazimi - Clarity of thoughts and ideas

🌟 3rd: Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse - Releasing the need for harmony to make room for the new

🌟 8th: Venus Trine Mars - Passion and Love feel in flow

🌟 9th: Jupiter Station Retrograde - An internal shift to excel personal growth

🌟 12th: Pluto Stations Direct - The final page of a chapter is concluding, the end of an era

🌟 14th: Mercury Enters Scorpio - Deep and meaningful conversations, thoughts and ideas

🌟 14th: Sun Trine Jupiter - An expansion of spirit

🌟 15th: Venus Opposite Uranus - A dynamic shift in love or Money

🌟16th: Venus Trine Neptune - Float away in fantasy, adorn the rose coloured glasses

🌟 17th: Aries Full Moon - A fiery dynamic moon with heightened energy

🌟 18th: Venus Enters Sagittarius - Flirty, adventitious love awaits

🌟 23rd: Sun Enters Scorpio - A deepening of meaning and thinning of the veil

🌟 28th: Mars Trine Neptune - Where drive meets imagination and intuition fuels ambition.

🌟 29th: Venus Square Saturn - Tension in relationships, ensure you hold your boundaries

🌟 31st: Mercury opposite Uranus - Tense, conventional thinking and sudden, unexpected insights.

Libra Sun + Rising 

The beginning of the month could likely bring immense clarity, a lightbulb moment or a resolution that you were working through back in August's Mercury Retrograde. On the 3rd we have a Libra Solar eclipse, the last in its cycle helping you complete, release something that's been holding you back so you can step forward into a new beginning.

You feel certain in your endeavours and maintaining solid boundaries and strong foundations feels easy. This could likely be playing out in your finances, business or career and there is momentum moving you forward.

Mid month you might find yourself stepping onto a new path of learning or gaining insights on one you have begun. Travels and adventures could also be on the plan. Jupiter stations retrograde on the 9th asking you to focus these energies inward to excel your own growth.

Pluto stations directly on the 12th and this could feel like a new turning point in your home and family life, like you are finally closing out one chapter and moving towards the next.

Mercury moves into Scorpio on the 14th which could bring rise to conversations about your finances or simply the need to pay more attention to your daily budget. What you are doing with your life will feel expansive, bringing opportunities to you with ease. 

The 15th could feel disruptive or a change of pace, potentially revealing a mystery or something assisting you with a revival. This could spark creativity and the 16th would be ideal to spend basking in that energy or spending time with loved ones.

On the 17th the Aries full Moon brings some fiery energy and you can find fun and flow at home. The next day Venus shifts into Sagittarius calling focus to the immediate environment around you…siblings, community and close friends. Projects involving writing, speaking and communication will be in the spotlight for the next few weeks.

Scorpio season kicks off on the 23rd and this is the perfect time to revisit your personal values. It could be an abundant time if your relationship with money is healed or simply a time calling more attention to these matters.

The end of the month might feel difficult, like you can't hold a boundary with a certain female or a relationship that's important to you. You might feel pushed to the upper limit and unsure if you're able to step into a new level. For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Scorpio Sun + Rising 

You are being called to slow down, especially if things have felt out of control lately. You need to pay more attention to when you are tired and when you need to rest. If you have been doing so, the beginning of the month could come with a clear message from spirit or your inner guide and you will feel a strong sense of connection. If not you need to acknowledge the cues from your body and allow yourself more stillness.

The Libra Solar Eclipse on the 3rd might be helping you to let go of some underlying patterns that are not serving you when it comes to this space in your life, loss, grief and healing. Pay extra attention to your words at the start of the month as they might come across too aggressive or too harsh and create frustration in conversations.

There's a romantic and harmonious alignment and the ability to find flow with the masculine and feminine energies on the 8th. This might have to do with a specific female who is currently playing an important role in your life right now. Conversations might bring opportunities here and will feel expansive.

Jupiter stations direct retrograde and Pluto stations direct mid month so know there are some shifts occurring internally and externally when it comes to your power and growth.

The 14th is a busy astrological day which may feel difficult but could also come with a silver lining. Don’t avoid what's coming up around any past trauma and allow yourself to see this and process it so it no longer stays stuck in your system. Mercury also enters Scorpio, slowly building energy in your space.

Aries has a Full Moon on the 17th which could simply feel a lot in your day to day, be sure to ground your energy at this time, you might be moving through some changes right now.

Venus’ shift into Sagittarius is likely positive for your financial situation bringing a boost or some positive energy here. Scorpio season comes with intensity on the 23rd but ultimately brings supportive energy where you start feeling like yourself again.

Toward the end of the month you might find some disruption that is shaking up your world. If all your ducks are in a row this could only be for the best intentions. Allow yourself moments to escape from reality, it's all part of it! For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Sagittarius Sun + Rising 

Libra season is in full swing and it's illuminating your future visions, friendships and technology in your life right now. The Libra Solar Eclipse on the 3rd is helping to release and clear some energies that need to be let go of here so that you can start a fresh new cycle. The beginning of the month also comes with clear insights, potentially to do with an issue that you were dealing with during Augusts Mercury Retrograde. 

Mark the 8th in your diary as it's expected to be a particularly enjoyable day for you. There is so much harmoney swirling around today so be sure to spend this time wisely. Time with loved ones will feel blissful. The masculine and feminine are in flow and there's harmonious conversations and connections at play. Opportunities could simply drop into your lap.

Jupiter stations retrograde the very next day making a pivotal day for you. Your planet ruler is shifting directions so you might notice a change in yourself. It's time to focus on your inner world or yourself from the inside out.

Pluto stations direct on the 12th, a powerful moment in time marking the ending of an era. Whether you have upgraded your values or transformed your finances. There's only a few weeks left of this chapter.

The 14th is a busy astrological day with a mix of energies in the air. With Mercury entering Scorpio, you're being urged to slow down, rest, heal if you need to. Ultimately this time is important to really listen to your body, a time you might find it easier to connect with your higher guidance. It's also expansive and relationships or romances might be feeling abundant.

On the 18th Aries has a full moon, this is fiery but likely to be impacting your children, the children in your life or simply the things that bring you pleasure. The very next day Venus enters Sagittarius, your ultimate time for a glow up. Focus on your style, your image and new beginnings, go get that haircut!

Scorpio season kicks off on the 23rd now bringing more energy, intensity and the need to pull back your energy. For the next month or so just be extra careful, equally it's a powerful time to deepen your connection with spirit, your intuitions, your inner guidance system, however you wish to call it. For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Capricorn Sun + Rising  

There are things moving and shaking in your public life this month Capricorn. This could be your career, your job, your business or simply the life that you show to the world. There will be clarity in this space at the beginning of the month and the Solar Eclipse in Libra is helping you shake that which is no longer serving you. This might come in the form of a disruption to the pattern and ending of some form or even a fresh start.

On the 5th you might feel at ease with authority figures in your life. Conversations with a female are helping you solidify your structure and foundations. There's also a strong sense of passion around the 8th that ignites a fire in your significant relationship. Conversations with your partner or a significant other in your life will be filled with opportunities and abundance.

You might notice a shift of energy around the 9th as Jupiter Stations Retrograde. This is a time where you need to turn your focus inwards to assist with beliefs around you day to day, health and wellness. More importantly, Pluto stations Direct in Capricorn on the 12th. You're in the final throes of a major personal shift which began back in 2008. This might feel stubble, but look back to see how much your personality has changed over this time.

Mid month will be a great time for socialising with friends and acquaintances. Don't be afraid to engage in deep conversations with confidence and optimism, it will be good for your spirit.

The Aries Full moon is a fiery one and is likely to help you release something from your lineage. This could involve your parents or family or be connected to your home and living spaces. Venus enters Sagittarius the very next day, a signal to start really looking after yourself. Anchor into your feminine energy and allow yourself to receive messages from your inner guide as the connection is strong right now.

Your focus will be strong and mindset clear around the 22nd, apply discipline and things should flow nicely. Scorpio season begins on the 23rd and this is a great time to revise your visions for the future, are they still aligning for you, shine light on this space.

The end of the month could feel tricky, and maintaining your composure in relationships might feel strained. If things feel like they are slipping through your fingers, double down on your boundaries and focus on yourself. Belief in yourself and your abilities is what matters most. For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Aquarius Sun + Rising 

The beginning of the month brings some clarity when it comes to your personal beliefs. The Solar Eclipse in Libra arrives on the 3rd and will help you to clear out the old outdated ideas that are no longer serving you. You might notice a disruption and shift to urge you to connect in with your relationships. Studies or teaching could be on the cards, along with overseas travel.

Things in your career or public life feel in harmony, like you have the structure you need to do the work that you love and for you to learn and thrive.

Jupiter stations retrograde on the 9th and this is the perfect time to dig out those old hobbies, the ones that light you up and fill you with joy. This will be helpful prior to Pluto stationing direct a major shift in your energy as you prepare for a major personal transformation that will upheaval your life at some point over the next 2 decades!

There might be conversations about your work and career beginning mid month as Mercury moves into Scorpio. They’ll feel fortunate and an opportunity for you to rise up to what you ultimately want. 

There’s also energy that’s stirring up family dynamics and a sister or close female friend could disrupt your flow. If this feels difficult you might feel inclined to escape from the world which the energy will support at this time. Indulging fantasy, joy and bliss if things feel too much.

Aries has a full moon on the 17th which might see you accomplish something within your local space. Speak up and you will be heard during this fiery full moon.

Venus enters Sagittarius on the 18th and it will be a beautiful time to indulge in friendships and socialise with those close to you. You will feel happy and content and conversations will flow regardless of who you are speaking with.

Scorpio season commences on the 23rd bringing you public life and career into the spotlight. It’s a good idea to focus your energy here for the next month or so.

The end of the month might not feel so smooth. Whilst, with a little enthusiasm there are means to move forward a unique opportunity, you're going to have to have a solid foundation from which to jump. It will be important to hold your boundaries as things could feel shaken, unexpected and potentially blindsiding! For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Pisces Sun + Rising 

You can expect a burst of insights or clarity around a challenging experience you are transforming at the beginning of the month Pisces. If you have felt yourself riding the waves of transformation, this will be an insightful time. The Libra New moon and Solar eclipse is also helping you to release something here that would be best left in the past so you can step into that brilliant version of yourself.

Energy will be harmoniously flowing especially if you are committing yourself to show up for the things that bring you joy. You might have travel plans or study in mind and it’s a great time to flow to this! There might be an opportunity that comes from or involves your family so stay connected to your intuition for guidance.

On the 9th Jupiter stations Retrograde, a time to shift focus internally when it comes to your home life. What do you want to manifest in this area of your life? Focus your energy here. On the 12th Pluto Stations direct a significant turning point and chapter in your life. Release your future visions so they can transpire moving forward.

Mercury enters Scorpio on the 14th which is and Astrologically charged day. This energy might help pull you out of the struggle that has been the last month or so. It’s a particularly fortunate day for you when it comes to home and family.

The 16th is a time encouraging you to escape from the bounds of reality. You might want to travel somewhere or simply engage in something that makes you feel beautiful.

The fiery Aries full moon arrives on the 17th and you could experience a peak in your finances if you have been doing the work in this area of your life and keeping your side of the street clean!

Venus shifts into Sagittarius on the 8th bringing some focus to your career. Scorpio season begins on the 23rd the perfect time to be anchored into your belief system.

The last part of the month also has a lot of astrological charge which could see you moving to a deeper spiritual connection. The most important thing is to hold firm with your boundaries so you can weather the storms of unexpected events that might pop up! For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Aries Sun + Rising 

You may have noticed a focus on the significant one to one relationships whether they be your romantic partnership, business or maybe a really close friend or person in your life right now. The Libra Solar Eclipse on the 3rd might bring a little disruption in this part of your life. No matter what happens it's always for the best outcome but sometimes it doesn't feel like it at the moment. If things haven't feel clear, there will be insights at the beginning of the month.

Things might feel tense and uncomfortable and perhaps even pressure from your home or family life but note the 8th October as this will be a day filled with love, passion, pleasure and potentially even mystery.

Jupiter Stations retrograde on the 12th bringing in a shift in direction of its energy, the next 5 months or so will be perfect for journaling, writing or engaging in a ritual of some kind, it will have profound effects on your personal growth.

Pluto stations direct and prepare to leave Capricorn for the final time of our lifetime. There's been an unfolding of change over the last few decades when it comes to your public life, business or career and that is now coming to a close. It's time to start readying yourself for your next chapter.

The 14th is a very astrologically charged day bringing shifts of energy with a focus on something deep within you. There might be a past trauma or wound that is surfacing but feeling difficult to face. There is a lot of wisdom and knowledge to be gained here if you allow yourself to crawl through this mud. Growth and Abundance are on offer and a deeper connection with your true spirit. This might feel difficult right now but the reward will far outweigh the feelings of this time.

The 17th brings a full moon in your sign and it's charged with fire and power. This is likely to be a day where you feel your energy riding high. The next day Venus shifts into Sagittarius and could unlock a helpful belief system or a desire for adventure. Roll with it!

Scorpio season begins on the 23rd shifting the energy and focus onto what was coming up for you mid month. This might be something mysterious within you or something you feel is taboo - sex, death, taxes? It's ok to open up to shine light on this right now.

An energetic shake up could impact your finances in a positive way if you focus in the right direction and have been doing the work. You need to lead and allow the universe to follow if you want to access your desires. You might feel the need to escape the end of the month and indulge in fantasy and creativity. Just know this is not forever so enjoy it while it lasts! For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Taurus Sun + Rising 

There’s a spotlight on your everyday life right now Taurus. The things that are routine. Your job, your health and the rituals and regularities that repeat day in and day out. The beginning of the month brings a lightbulb moment of clarity for something within this realm. There is a need to release something here so you can move into a better space for yourself and the Libra Solar Eclipse on the 3rd is supporting you with this.

There’s also a flow, a harmony when it comes to significant relationships, friendships and what you value most. The masculine and feminine energies are in balance along with the foundations and structure to support this.

In the 9th Jupiter Stations Retrograde and signals internal inquiry around your finances, money and that which you value. Is a tune up in order? Do you need to reassess your budget or sell some items that are sitting gathering dust?

Pluto station direct on the 12th marking the final throes of a chapter. You are preparing for a new transformation in your public life, business or career that will unfold over the next 2 decades so hold tight and strap in for the ride.

There’s a lot of energy being activated in your relationship as Mercury enters Scorpio on the 14. You might see a female throw things into chaos out of the blue. This will settle and know that you just need to escape from your mind and bask in creativity, spirituality and spend some time by the ocean.

Aries hosts a full moon on the 17th and it’s fiery! Ultimately you need to listen to your intuition, your body and let yourself slow down. There could be secrets rising to the surface today.

With Venus entering Sagittarius things might have a mystery about them! Scorpio Season begins on the 23rd and now your Relationships are really in the spotlight.

The end of the month could feel tense and challenging, a conversation arises that spices life up a little. Remember to anchor and ground and come back to yourself. For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Gemini Sun + Rising 

There's a moment of clarity at the start of the month for you Gemini. Focus on the things you love to do the most. The things that bring you joy. The clarity is likely to come when you are immersing yourself in this space of joy and bliss, it could even arrive through an interaction with children. Let yourself be open to it.

The Solar Eclipse in Libra happens on the 3rd and is asking you to look at the things that bring you pleasure. Are they all serving you in the highest and best way? Is there something that you need to release so you can create space for the next chapter and step into that version of yourself you know you came here to be?

Things might feel tricky early on in the month and there might be some pressure when it comes to money and finances. Don't be afraid to approach it head on, have the courage to look at and change what is no longer working. If you do, the results might manifest faster than you realise, in a few days or so! Let yourself go on this journey of growth. There's opportunities awaiting you!

Jupiter stations retrograde on the 9th and a significant shift for you. Transiting through Gemini until June next year, you're going through major upgrades and there are new beginnings and abundance coming your way. But for now you need to ensure you are doing the inner work to reap the benefits of this transit. Pluto stations direct on the 12th as it prepares to leave Capricorn for the final time in our lifetime, it's the end of an era and perhaps the end of a major death and rebirth that has been taking place for you over the last few decades.

The energy of the 14th is supercharged, it could feel difficult and like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Keep moving forward as the energies are and encourage you to do the same. Mercury will shift into Scorpio sparking deep and meaningful conversations happening in your day to day life.

Aries hosts a full fiery moon on the 17th and there might be something coming up with friendship groups or you could be realizing a future vision coming to life. Venus will shift into Sagittarius and bring love and deep connection to your significant relationships.

There's a sense of flow at work or in your public life. Like you are taking the right steps you need to move forward. Things may have been feeling hard, like you are being constricted but today is a great signal that things are working out for your best and highest good.

With Scorpio season commencing on the 23rd you want to pay extra attention to your health and wellness. If something is coming up then take the right steps to sort through the issues. The end of the month could bring change. Be sure to rest when you need to and dont be over doing things during this time. For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Cancer Sun + Rising 

You might be feeling in the thick of it as we are in the middle of eclipse season as the month kicks off. It’s a great time to journal if you're needing to find some clarity around something concerning your home life or even your lineage. On the 3rd we see the 2nd of eclipses this season with a solar eclipse in Libra. This is helping you release a story or even a belief that could have been passed through generations. Let yourself release and shift your energy as October commences. 

The beginning of the month you can find flow in a new health and wellness regime. Allow it to be fun and joyful and move like you love yourself. This is a time of personal expansion so deeply connected with your inner guide and spirituality.

With Juliter stationing retrograde you can expect to feel more deeply connected to your intuition so work with it to expand and manifest the things you deeply desire. Pluto stations direct in the 12th as you enter the final throes of a generational chapter concerning a one to one relationship.

The 14th has a lot of energy swirling around which feels abundant as well as chaotic. Things are shifting and your focus will hone to those close to you. It’s a great season to get the journal out.

Heading into the fiery Aries full moon could feel ever changing and a need to immerse yourself in fantasy and creativity! The full moon itself on the 17th could be helping you secure a new job or finalise an important project you have been working on!

Venus shifts into Sagittarius asking you to be gentle and pay attention to health matters ahead of Scorpio season commencing on the 23rd a time highlighting the things you love. Allow yourself to indulge in please and creativity and connect with a childlike spirit.

The end of the month rams up the energy again having adventures and travel at the front of your mind. Find clarity in your future vision and know that it might seem far from reach but start taking the small steps you need to head in the right direction. For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Leo Sun + Rising 

October begins with a wave of focus and clarity. To maximise this energy, journal what's coming up, get inspired by being around those close to you. THere might be a message from a sibling or close friend that can support you. The Solar Eclipse in Libra is happening on the 3rd and supporting you to release something so that you can start anew. While some rituals are not advised during eclipses with intention it may be supportive to freely write your concerns on a page then burn them in a fire!

There is a flow of the masculine and feminine energies in your life around the 8th and it's important to follow your intuition if there are things coming up, especially if it has to do with your home and family. Jupiter stations Retrograde on the 9th and there might be something that you need to learn from a friend or acquaintance, so retrace your steps and see what comes forth.

Pluto Stations Direct on the 12th and is closing out a generational chapter for you. This could be in your routine life or even your health. There are changes and transformations that are beginning in your significant relationships, so watch this space carefully.

You might be finding more time to speak with your family to make plans and firm up details as Mercury moves into Scorpio on the 14th. It's a dynamic day in Astrology and you may also be facing past traumas and working to overcome them. This day is also quite lucky and extensive although things might not seem that way. If you feel yourself getting angry or frustrated, move your body to shake this energy.

The full moon in Aries on the 17th might see a peak energy of studies or even of travels. It could be a day filled with fiery passion and adventures. Venus enters Sagittarius on the 18th which is the perfect energy to lean into your passions and hobbies, involve yourself with doing things that you really enjoy and it should feel blissful.

Scorpio season begins on the 23rd, not before a tense alignment that might be asking you to face your shadows and look at the things that might appear hidden, there could be work to be done here. There is a light illuminating your home life and family unit so pay attention to things coming up in this space.

The end of the month is a great time to deepen your connection with your intuition, ensure you have strong boundaries when it comes to this work and you might find unexpected messages or conversations arise, particularly in your public life! For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.

Virgo Sun + Rising 

With Libra season now in full swing, there's a spotlight on the area of your life involving the things you value the most. This includes your personal values, finances, money and assets. You will find a sense of clarity around one of these themes at the beginning of the month but is there also something that is not serving you here? Is that clear?

The Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse has come here to disrupt something in this area of your life, but it has the best intentions as you will be better off without it. What do you need to let go of, what do you need to release, a pattern you need to break so you can create space to expand this area of your life.

Things could feel pretty tense on the 6th and maybe there is influence from a friend or acquaintance that's making you feel this way. This energy should pass quickly bringing more expansion and opportunities to this issue.

Jupiter stations retrograde on the 9th indicating a change in directions of your career path. If you don't know what this is, be sure to get connected with your intuition as your inner guidance will have a lot of insight on this matter. Meditation, journaling and free writing will be powerful to gain access to the information that you are seeking. Pluto stations direct on the 12th closing out a long standing chapter of change in the area of life that brings you joy.

The 14th is likely to be a charged astrological day and it might feel intense, urging you to pay attention to the difficult thoughts or conversations that are arising. Mercury is moving into Scorpio shifting your energy to the community you surround yourself with. Spend more time here, with your close friends and have deep conversations. It will feel abundant and expansive.

Aries hosts a full moon which could feel very intense. This might be bringing up a rising from the ashes scenario or a death rebirth kind of transformation on the 17th. Venus shifts into Sagittarius on the 18th which brings a softening and relaxed atmosphere to your home and family life.

The 22nd will feel in flow when it comes to conversations with authority figures or even in significant relationships. Scorpio season begins on the 23rd deepening that energy to community, close loved ones and siblings, they now may be in the spotlight. The end of the month brings dynamic energy when it comes to your personal belief systems, this could feel tense, and you may receive sudden, unexpected insights. For a deeper understanding on your personal Astrology, book your reading here.