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October, the month ruled by Libra is associated with the time of peace and harmony. This year though, we get a plot twist from Venus, Libra’s very own ruler. She turns retrograde from October 5 until November 16, pushing us to face our shadow and the things we’ve tried to avoid.
Venus goes retrograde every 18 months, a cycle that can cause our ties to split but it also serves as a relationship repair – demanding from us that we slow down and reassess our relationship with others and more importantly ourselves.
October’s full moon in Taurus, also ruled by Venus will arrive on October 24. There won’t be any avoiding issues. The solution? Speak truth, in love and in life.
ARIES
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
As Venus goes retrograde in your house of committed relationships, intimate affairs may get complicated. Since retrogrades rules the past, an ex could resurface, feeding temptation. This would be a good time to give each other some space for couples going through a rocky patch.
October 8: Libra new moon
A new moon in your partnership zone offers the chance for a fresh start in some of your closest unions. Single? Someone who blazes into your life could become a true partner over the next few months. This new moon also opens doors for exciting synergies and collaborations. You’re reap the rewards from this duo on the next few months.
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
Expressive Mercury in your erotic eighth house makes you quite the charmer. Open up and be a little more vulnerable. Trust is emphasized during this transit. This is also a great time to buckle down and focus. The eighth house of strategy helps you take a calculated approach to things. Dive deep while your concentration is extra sharp this month.
October 24: Taurus full moon
This annual event if your financial zone could bring an exciting development at work. Haven’t been seeing rewards for your efforts? It’s time to work double time. Resolute Taurus energy won’t take no for an answer.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
Feeling a bit off? Love planet Venus backs into your partnership house for a second time this year and remains retrograde until November 16. Venus just won’t let you get away with with unresolved issues from the past. An ex or old patterns could resurface. This would be a valuable time to work on realigning the balance of power and understanding why you are still attracted to people who aren’t a good match for you.
TAURUS
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
The love planet reveres course but it doesn’t have to be cause for alarm. Use this six weeks retrograde to think about how you might improve your relationships or bring you more satisfaction.
October 8: Libra new moon
This year’s lunar life in your sixth house of efficiency helps you reorganise the mess that’s gotten too much to handle. This might be a good time for some pre-Christmas cleaning. Over the next six months, you’ll reach a big goal if you prioritize!
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
With the communication planet in your partnership house, this is a great time to discuss the terms of a relationship or the future you both envision. In terms of career, this is a great time to negotiate a contract or discuss a collaboration.
October 24: Taurus full moon
The year’s only full moon in your sign can bring all your efforts of the past six months to a completion point. This is not the time to hide in the shadows. Take your rightful place at centre stage and bask in the glow of a job well done.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
Venus, your ruler, returns into your wellness zone until November 16 giving you a rare second chance on personal resolutions. Ask yourself: What were you trying to accomplish in August that wasn’t fully realized? Find a partner to help you commit to healthier lifestyle choices and be your accountability buddy.
GEMINI
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
The love planet reverses course in Scorpio until October 31 before moving onto Libra and your zone of romance. Don’t let emotions (especially your anger) get out of control at this time of relationship discord. This transit may bring back an ex into your life. It’s time to reassess what you’re looking for and where you are in your relationship with yourself.
October 8: Libra new moon
This annual event in your courtship brings the chance for a fresh start in love. Give different types a fair shot this time. This new moon falls in your house of fertility; bringing luck to couples trying to conceive.
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
Mercury, ruler of communication visits your zone of order and efficiency. This is the perfect transit to get your life back together. Finish the tasks you’ve been putting off, check your financial account, and get involved in activities that bring order and an eagle’s eye.
October 24: Taurus full moon
This once-a-year event lands in your twelfth house of closure and healing. This time could trigger some strong feelings and sudden realizations. The truth reveals itself along with the real intentions behind things.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
Guess who’s back? Affectionate Venus is in Libra once again giving you a second chance with someone that didn’t work out the first time around. Maybe one of you wasn’t available or one needed some growing up to do. Now you can give it a fair shot.
CANCER
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
With Vixen Venus in Scorpio, your romance zone shifts into reverse for the next six weeks, and she can stir up crazy drama. This could affect your relations with your nearest and dearest so indulge in a self-care routine to keep yourself sane and in control of your emotions.
October 8: Libra new moon
A tender yet powerful new moon in your sensitive zone helps you open up about your deepest feelings. In the next six months, a new emotional chapter will begin to unfold. Be willing to take a few chances.
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
It’s time to speak up and be heard! When the communication planet visits your romance realm, you’ll feel bolder and more confident about letting them know what you want and need. Don’t hold back!
October 24: Taurus full moon
This once-a-year event in your teamwork and tech zone could signal a major group success or kick or an exciting collaboration. It’s a great time to launch any new digital ventures.
LEO
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
As the love planet turns retrograde for six weeks first through your sensitive fourth house until October 31 then reversing into your communication sector for two more weeks. You could take things personally or feel under attack. Catch yourself when you’re feeling attacked and instead you fighting back, you can always breathe through the feeling.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
Venus returns to your communication sector bringing out your flirty side and maybe even turning your thoughts to the one who got away. This is a good time to clear the air with someone from the past, and move forward to the person you’ve had your eye on for some time.
October 8: Libra new moon
This Libra new moon in your communication center invites you to share from your heart. Bring on the poetry and love notes! In career matters, this new moon is great for exploring synergies and like-minded people with partnership potential. Who knows? Over the next six months, this project that sprouted from an idea could grow into a full-blown venture.
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
During this intense cycle, make an effort to speak from the heart and connect with people on a more personal level. They’re more apt to respond in kind if you show your more sensitive side.
October 24: Taurus full moon
A big project may reach completion or you might get the good news you’ve been waiting for. This full moon in your career sector could signal a high-paying new job, a promotion, or a completely new career path. The odds are in your favor, Leo!
VIRGO
October 5- November 16: Venus Retrograde
The love planet makes a trick return to your communication sector, causing more arguments and disrupting the flow in relationships. On October 31, Venus retreats to your security zone and possible makes you questions your own worth. The secret sauce? Plenty of self-love rituals to soothe your body and you soul.
October 8: Libra new moon
This annual new moon in your second house of work and money gives you a glimpse of success, inspiring you to shift into work mode. The clearer and more quantitative your goals, the more likely they will be realized.
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
When the communication planet takes a trip to your logical third house in Scorpio, you’ll be blessed with laser focus to get your hands dirty on a lofty project. Hang in there until Mercury finishes his retrograde on December 6 for the big reveal.
October 24: Taurus full moon
This culminating full moon in your expansive ninth house brings the spotlight to your loftiest goals. You may have to take a leap of faith to accomplish it, though. The ninth house is also associated with travel, publishing, and education and you could bump into an opportunity in any of those on a massive scale.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
Ask yourself: What did you start and not follow through on? What did you dive into that now needs revisioning? Take this time to reflect and reassess your goals.
LIBRA
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
When the love planet backspins into Scorpio and your security zone, you get a chance to review where a certain relationship is going and whether you’re comfortable operating at that speed. When Venus returns to Libra on October 31, you might consider calling the whole thing off. Try not to make any rash moves during this transit.
October 8: Libra new moon
This year’s only new moon in your sign is your own personal New Year so make the most of it! This lunar lift can inspire you to reflect on the previous nine months and evaluate how far you’ve come with your 2018 goals. What have you accomplished and what’s no longer relevant? Now you can look ahead and set some new six-month life goals. Out with the old, in with the new, Libra!
October 9- October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
When the expressive planet beams into Scorpio and your house of work and finances, it’s time to get down to business. You could interview for a new job that offers higher pay and greater benefits.
October 24: Taurus full moon
This annual full moon in your intimate eighth house can churn up some heavy emotions. Have you been repressing them? Talk things out before you explode. Under this moon’s spell, you’re either in or out in the relationship you’ve been debating to yourself about. On the bright side, this full moon in your wealth sector could be bringing in some financial gain. This could be the result of a smart or lucky investment.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
The goddess of love herself is in your sign but this time she’s spinning backward, so all may not be right with the world. Ask yourself: Which relationship issues continue to haunt you? Where could you be happier? Share from the heart. Speak with kindness and compassion and your words will be heard. Someone from the past could return to remind you about a part of yourself that you love but have forgotten. Time to sprinkle in some self-love into your life!
SCORPIO
October 5 – November 16: Venus retrograde
Venus returns into backspin today in Scorpio then to Libra on October 31. This could cause you to feel misunderstood and maybe even unappreciated. Venus retrograde can disrupt the easy flow of your relationships. As she goes through Libra, you might have to revisit an old issue with your partner or an past love.
October 8: Libra New Moon
This year’s only new moon in your twelfth house of fantasy and closure can shake up your love life. Your imagination is working on overdrive which could help you manifest a new chapter in your romantic life. This transit may give you the courage to let go of a situation that’s been holding you back. Theme of this full moon? Forgiveness- not only of others but more importantly of yourself.
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
Speak up! The communication planet enters your sign, making you more alert and assertive. You’re bursting with new ideas and people are ready to listen to you. This is a good time for networking and brainstorming. Mercury gives you greater powers of persuasion; use it to your advantage!
October 24: Taurus full moon
This year’s only full moon in your seventh house of committed relationships can lead the way to lasting love, bring couples together or signal a breakup. This full moon calls for you to slow down and reassess the things that really matter.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
Loving Venus returns to your compassionate twelfth house, encouraging you to take it easy and show your more open and welcoming side. While she’s in retrograde until November 16, you might get a second chance with someone. Think about what you want this time and make sure not to settle!
SAGITTARIUS
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
The planet of love takes a six-week backspin that may disrupt the harmony of your personal life, making you feel in an ocean of emotion. Venus will retrograde through Scorpio and your twelfth house of closure until October 31. This could bring up old resentments or lead into a new affair.
October 8: Libra new moon
This once-a-year new moon in your teamwork zone could be the first step in a collaborative effort that grows into something amazing over the coming six months. You might be invited join a team working on an innovative project. Use your own social network to spread the word!
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
One step at a time. Mercury visits your creative and imaginative twelfth house making this the best time to let things “marinate” rather than trying to force a decision. Visualize, meditate, explore right-brained activities.
October 24: Taurus full moon
The year’s only full moon in your organised sixth house helps you systemize. This lunar lift may inspire you to finally hire some help or fire a slacker. Time is money and you can’t afford to waste either.
October 31-December 2: Venus in Libra
When the love planet is spinning backward through your eleventh house of friendship, don’t turn a platonic pal into a love interest too soon. Respect the boundaries that exist. As couples are more likely to argue about petty things, be the one who takes the high road by responding to the situation rather than reacting.
CAPRICORN
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
As the scales of justice tip over, the stability or ease of your closest ties may be disrupted. First, she’ll go retrograde through scorpio and zone of technology until October 31 so maybe give the online dating a break. Then she’ll return to Libra and your career-oriented tenth house, provoking some disagreements about upcoming plans. Keep your chin up! This too shall pass.
October 8: Libra new moon
This year’s only Libra new moon electrifies your tenth house of ambition, giving you some big ideas about what your next steps might be. Stay alert for interesting opportunities or take the reins and let influential people know what you’re looking for.
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
Bring your thinking hats together! Mercury in your group activity house makes this an auspicious time for team building and collaboration.
October 24: Taurus full moon
This year’s only full moon in your passionate fifth house may inspire you to share or act on your authentic feelings. Since drama may follow during this lunation, make sure you have a team onboard to support and cheer you on.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
When Vixen Venus struts into your tenth house of ambition, you won’t be able to conceal what you’re feeling. Single? Your options lie in industry gatherings, just make sure you’re not compromising your professionalism if you decide to dabble.
AQUARIUS
October 5- November 16: Venus Retrograde
When Venus shifts into reverse for six weeks, you may feel like your relationship has hit a wall. This is a great time to talk about hopes, fears, and desire for the future.
October 8: Libra new moon
This new moon could push you to blurt out some regrettable sentiments. Just because you’re thinking it, doesn’t mean you have to say it, Aquarius. Be proactive and surround yourself with people who don’t push your buttons.
October 9-October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
You’re all about strategic thinking as Mercury drives into your structured, goal-driven tenth house. If you’ve gone off course lately, create a big plan, prioritize the steps and stick with it.
October 24: Taurus full moon
This year’s only Taurus full moon lights up your sentimental and sensitive fourth house and could trigger an avalanche of emotions. In the coming weeks you may be considering a change residence or relationship status. Is it finally time to make it official?
October 31-December 2: Venus in Libra
Venus visits your happy-go-lucky ninth house where you’ll feel an immediate sense of relief from the eighth house of intensity and transformational work. Since this real rules travel, singles or couples should hit the road to spice up their lives.
PISCES
October 5 – November 16: Venus Retrograde
When Venus turns retrograde for six weeks, your love life could hit a bumpy patch. It may be helpful to remember that this is temporary but watch for fits of jealousy and inappropriate flirtatious behaviour.
October 8: Libra new moon
It’s better when we’re together. This year’s only Libra new moon electrifies your eighth house of intimacy and bonding. If you’re been looking for a mate, this lunar lift can bring it! This is also a good time for strategic collaborations. Investing and passive income could be worth considering.
October 9 – October 31: Mercury in Scorpio
What do you really think? Express it as it is! Mercury in your outspoken ninth house makes it great for visualization work as your mind is focused on big ideas. Share your ideas with those who have different viewpoints from you. Variety is the spice of life during this transit!
October 24: Taurus full moon
This empowering full moon in your communication sector could bring the news you’ve been waiting for. Make sure you’re ready to take the necessary follow-up actions to show your commitment and passion.
October 31 – December 2: Venus in Libra
Venus takes a backspin into Libra and your erotic eighth house for a second trip. Jealousy and uncertainty could affect your love life. You may be tempted to reconnect with an ex or feel a bit more paranoid. Before you decide to merge your lives again, work on untangling any emotional issues. This may be a good time for therapy and healing work. – Rappler.com
Monica Lopez Gamboa, also known as Monch the Mystic, completed Debra Silverman’s Online Astrology Program in April 2016 and has been giving readings since.
Her dream is that one day the entire country (and the world!) will be able to speak the language of the stars as an avenue for self-awareness and self-actualization. Book a reading with Monch on her website.
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