October 2022 Horoscopes: Libra helps us initiate balance, Scorpio helps us destroy and start again
Hello dear ones,
How are you holding up?
This past retrograde was like, the longest in history right?
Well I’ve got some good news for you!
This month starts off with much smoother sailing through the stars than the past one although… there is a solar eclipse in Scorpio on the 25th that could be either cathartic or devastating or maybe both depending on circumstances in your life.
BUT…drum roll… Mercury is no longer in retrograde! So that counts for a lot.
Mercury stationed direct in Virgo on the 2nd and sure, we’re still in the post retrograde-shadow phase where we’re integrating everything we were reflecting on for the past month but at least things are moving forward again and the pace of life is starting to pick up again this month. And now that we’ve got some perspective and clarity on things we’re much more able to handle difficult conversations and conflicts.
Also coming out of retrograde this month is Pluto the God of death and rebirth on the 8th, and Saturn, planet of boundaries on the 23rd.
The full moon in Aries on the 9th manifests big and brave actions in our lives. Any upheaval experienced here however can be balanced out with diplomacy the very next day when Mercury enters into Libra.
The Sun and Venus align in Libra on the 22nd, illuminating the current state of our relationships, creativity, and finances. If you’re overdrawn on your time, energy, or money now is a good time for a reset by realigning to your values because the very next day Scorpio season begins ramping up the intensity of your loyalty (dedication), moods, and emotions.
Scorpio season bring in a fixed (habitual, likes definition, stubborn) water sign, making this a big vibe shift from Libra season, since Libra is a cardinal (initiating, dynamic) air sign. In other words while Libra helps us start our fall season and Scorpio helps us settle into our fall routine…Which of course is immediately interrupted by the solar eclipse on the 25th when the universe starts helping you manifest your karma by ending/releasing things so you have space in your life to begin/initiate new things. (Listen y'all, I don’t make the rules, this is just how it goes, life ain’t linear.)
There will be a few rocky days in there (for some people the days surrounding the eclipse are more powerful than the actual day) but then Jupiter retrogrades into Pisces on the 28th, bringing a perspective shift through self compassion and compassion for others.
Mercury enters Scorpio on the 29th making you more tight-lipped about your secrets and causing you to play things a little closer to the vest in your communications.
Topping off the month is Mars, God of war, work, and masculine energy retrogrades into Gemini on the 30th, giving us time to hit pause, recenter and rethink our direction and drive in life until Mars goes direct again in the new year.
In retrograde this month:
Jupiter is retrograde. Take calculated risks.
Saturn is retrograde in Aquarius until late October causing culture conflicts and making you rethink, rework, and revise our long term commitments and goals. Saturn is the planet of ego, karma, justice and career. Those who are seeking to balance the world’s karmic scales and socially progressive ideals like gender equality, LGBTQ+ acceptance, healthcare reform, and education reform will continue to be challenged by old guard ideals of religious zealously, infatuation with tradition and political fanaticism during this transit.
Pluto is still retrograde in Capricorn until October 28th, activating our karma around money, ambition, power, boundaries, limits, and abuse of power on a global scale and leading to the new generations' societal disillusionment.
Neptune is retrograde in Pisces. Neptune will have humanity reflecting on our hopes, dreams, ideals, and aspirations on a global level until December 3rd. Fortunately, unlike some planets (cough, I’m looking at you Mercury, cough) in retrograde Neptune has a certain subtlety to it, especially while in its home sign of Pisces. It is a time when the state of your inner world is revealed to you. This will be a deeply introspective time that lends itself to globally shifting spiritual ideologies, deepening intuition, dream manifestation, dissolving, and immersion in our thoughts and feelings.
Neptune RX advice:
Do: Connect with your spirit and embrace the positive energies that surround you.
Don’t: Disassociate until you don’t know what’s real. Run away. Fall into nostalgia traps.
Astrology is a Tool for Self Reflection
Astrology is a tool we can use to take the temperature of the world and reflect on how we might respond to what’s happening both internally and externally in the world. It helps us pay attention to our physical and emotional states and opens us up to new ways of navigating our thoughts and actions.
Everything written here is meant to be used as a tool of reflection and self-awareness and not as a hard prediction of the future. The stars and planets do a lot of talking, but ultimately we each must decide our own path in life.
Don’t know your moon or venus sign? Find out here.
Crystal of the Month: Black Tourmaline
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Black tourmaline is a stone associated with the signs of Libra and Scorpio. This silicate crystal has a strong protective energy.
Here are some of the ways that diopside can support you this month.
Very protective crystal.
Protects from energy vampires.
Supportive crystal for opening your root chakra.
Helps to relieve negativity and victim mentality.
Emotionally stabilizing.
Relieves anxiety and fear.
Promotes inspiration, self-confidence, and good sleep.
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Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Dearest Aries,
This month you’re asking yourself who do I want to co-create my reality with?
Whether you’re reflecting on a fling that’s turned serious with the arrival of cuffing or a potential business or project partner now that Mercury is finally FINALLY out of retrograde you’ll be able to have those conversations with greater sense of clarity.
The full moon on the 9th will be a good day to do some self care and a self check-in to see if things are aligning with your values.
Talk it out, and by the time Venus and Sun meet up in Libra on the 22nd things will all be shaken out and you’ll be ready to make a decision about your direction going forward.
Once Scorpio season begins you’re in for a vibe check.
On the 25th the solar eclipse brings some karmic chaos in the material realm, the bill always comes due my friend, always, always, so you’re about to find out whether you’ve been paying it forward or pushing yourself into debt. If things aren’t going your way, or you feel like you’re getting stuck, try a limpia, a traditional spiritual cleansing ceremony to put you back on track.
To top it off for you, your ruling planet Mars starts its backstroke in Gemini on the 30th, putting your hard gained ground on pause. Don’t stress though, you need the time to assess and figure out what you really want and the Universe is giving you the gift you need.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Dearest Taurus,
I know it’s been a grind but things are starting to click this month.
The beginning of October brings fairly smooth sailing, now that Mercury is out of retrograde and you're settling into the new pace of life, setting goals, keeping your promises to yourself and getting inspired to cook (or just eat) new foods.
The full moon on the 9th brings your financial karma to a head, the bill always comes due my dear. Time to commit to your financial literacy goals. and set aside some time for catharsis to let your anger at the capitalist system out, whether that means you schedule some therapy, set aside time to journal, paint, or hit the punching bags like your Captain America until you feel the sweet relief of release.
Scorpio season and the solar eclipse in Scorpio on the 25th bring chaos and a vibe check on your habits, routines, and boundaries. Be prepared, lovers quarrels and disconnects may come to a head.
Mars goes retrograde on the 30th, bringing a time of assessment of your career goals. You’ll probably be doing a lot of overthinking about it too, so here’s my advice: look I know you want to work towards a perfect life by trying to imagine every minute detail that will get you there but don’t get so wrapped up in your imagination that you forget to enjoy the now. Remember, you’ve really only got this moment, everything else is just imaginary.
Hey, it’s going to be alright, keep your chin up! You’re AMAZING and you’ve got big dreams, big bills, and an even bigger heart, and all you’ve got to do to take care of it all is just stick to your values.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Dearest Gemini,
This is a romantic time of year for you, so relationships and creativity are the keywords for your first few weeks of October.
Something celebratory and out of the ordinary is happening for you, whether you’re officiating a wedding, rekindling the fire in the bedroom, asking someone out, signing on a new investor, or just indulging in celebration because the Mercury retrograde is finally, finally, FINALLY over this month.
Live it up! Use this time to help you recenter in what brings you connection, joy, and pleasure. That way once Scorpio season arrives you’ll have a good idea of what kind of things will make you fall in love with your life and your new routine.
Be warned though, things get a bit bumpier at the end of the month as the solar eclipse in Scoprio sets off emotional and finacial bombs in everyone’s backyard including you. Then Mars goes retrograde in your sign on the 30th causing you to spend from now until the new year reimagining your self image and identity.
It might feel kind of annoying after the upbeat feeling of the past few weeks but instead of getting down about it- think of it like this: Hey, I’ve been having the time of my life, and now the universe is giving me a chance to slow down, reflect, assess, and ask: what makes me like myself and my life and how can I do more of that?
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Dearest Cancer,
Home is where your heart is and this month your heart is beating hard for the people in your life that love and support you including yourself. As a result you may be drawing some pretty clear boundaries between personal time and your other responsibilities in order to protect the good thing you’ve got going on. Because things are good! And things are moving forward in your sphere of influence and in your relationships.
While you start off the month being a home-body the full moon on the 9th may be your career and public influence sectors light up, bringing public recognition, a party or some other social achievement.
As a cardinal water sign you’re pretty used to rolling with the flow but when Scorpio season hits on the 23rd followed by a solar eclipse in Scorpio on the 25th, and the Mars retrograde on the 30th you may experience some rocking of the boat in your social circles, relationships, and your self care routine. Just know that this shift in the vibe, while perhaps uncomfortable, is a necessary part of the journey as you get to learn what you don’t want. Use this time to separate the wheat from the chaff in your social circles and lean into figuring out what helps you refresh your sense of hope and joy.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Dearest Leo,
Mercury is finally, finally, finally, out of retrograde!
So for the first few weeks of the month you’re just soaking in that relief of increased clarity and the straightforwardness of gathering and celebrating with friends and family. Pay attention to who is showing up for you in meaningful ways and make sure they know how important they are to you.
Despite the fun, when the full moon in your fellow fire sign Aries on the 9th you might be thinking about expanding your horizons, making big life changes and maybe taking a trip to a far off place…indefinitely. And while that all sounds nice your finances have been a bit tight since the weirdness of Mercury retrograde and just two days later an opportunity at romance may have you rethinking your move to Guam.
So don’t be too hasty, in this case it’s better to make small deliberate changes everyday to achieve your goals. These changes will be especially helpful to you once Scorpio season begins on the 23rd, followed by the Scorpio solar eclipse on the 25th, and the Mars retrograde on the 30th, which may have you headed for a bumpy patch that could create some trouble on the homefront, your social circles and in your career path.
While that may not be what you want to hear, it is a bit of a blessing in disguise, as often it is how we sit and walk through the dark times that define us, perhaps even more so than how we walk through the light. Use this as a time to make sure you have a support system both internally and externally that you can depend on.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Dearest Virgo,
Good news! Mercury is finally, finally out of retrograde, bringing increased clarity to any difficult conversations or relationship navigations you’ve been working on healing. Libra season may have you leaning into the material aspects of self care, and splurging on face masks, days at the beach. Treat yourself on a budget to avoid getting some shocking bills coming due on the full moon in Aries on the 9th.
When Scorpio season arrives on the 23rd you’re going to be ready to start deepening some habits and connections you’ve been building and making big steps towards your goals, just don’t do that thing where you build a whole fantasy life and break your own heart when things don’t go according to plan because just two days later the solar eclipse in Scorpio hits followed by the Mars retrograde begins it’s retrograde you’ll have to take a hard look at the things in your life that are getting in the way of your material and relational success.
But don’t be too intimidated by all this internal work, Jupiter, the plant of luck is going to visit dreamy Pisces on the 28th, upping your sense of idealism and inspiring you to give something or someone a second look or a second chance.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Dearest Libra,
Happy Birthday!
This month you’re starting a new chapter in your life.
And guess what?? Mercury is finally out of retrograde, which means your flow of inspiration, creativity, and communication is opening back up. Not a bad way to start off right? Sure the first few weeks of this month might get a little uncomfy as you experience a breakthrough realization and adjust your routine, but it’ll all shake out in the end. If you’re single and you’ve been feeling lonely you might be glad to hear that the full moon in Aries on the 9th might give you the courage you need to make the first move. Keep it light, have some fun and see what happens. If you’re partnered this could also be your chance to experience the beginning of a new phase of an important relationship.
The Sun and your ruling planet, loving Venus, meet up on the 22nd to help you reimagine and integrate a new sense of self and self image that fits who you are now and where you want to go, helping you to finish off your season feeling ready for whatever is coming next.
Scorpio season brings some intensity to your life, and causes some stress in your financial sector, leading you to take a deep look at your material wealth, and your financial goals. Then Mars goes retrograde in your education sector, causing you to reflect on expanding your mind and your horizons through education, training, and travel.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Dearest Scorpio,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Mercury is out of retrograde, bringing some clarity to your vision. Libra season is an important time for you as it helps you initiate releasing the old and letting in the new as your birthday approaches. Now’s the time to start a new routine, wrap up an old project, and start a new exercise, mindfulness, or morning routine.
All that preparation will help steel you against what’s coming, because once your season starts your in for some big changes to your self image, identity, and relationships. Especially when the solar eclipse in your sign happens on the 25th, bringing up the familiar themes that have been following you around the Taurus-Scorpio eclipse cycle this year. Cutting you a break is Jupiter in Pisces, who is here to help you see what’s possible thanks to the dreamy idealism of this transit.
Mars, your iconic ruler, goes retrograde on the 30th bringing changes to your timeshare, your marriage, your shared debts, and your emotional needs.
Scorpio 2022 Overview
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Dearest Sagittarius,
Mercury is finally out of retrograde and you are happily getting all your relationship needs met now that the increased clarity of vision has cleared the path. Libra season is a time of inspiration for you so soak it up! FInances will be tight this month but the full moon in Aries on the 9th is a great time for a sexy, romantic time. Once Scorpio season begins the intensity of life ramps up so enjoy this moment!
The solar eclipse in Scorpio is a great time to spend some time alone and release something you’ve been holding on to. Time to surrender to the flow for a while and let the Mars retrograde help you focus on helping you build upon your foundations at home and in your social circles, even if that means you have to have some difficult conversations.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Dearest Capricorn,
Mercury is finally out of retrograde! Woohoo! Which means you're rolling full steam ahead towards your financial, social, and work goals. You’ve had some big changes on the home front this year and the full moon in Aries on the 9th gives you a chance to celebrate your accomplishments and hang out with friends. Make your favorite recipes, watch your favorite movies or tv shows and spend time with your favorite people.
When Scorpio season begins on the 23rd life becomes a roller coaster ride. The first initial climb and plunge occurs on the 25th with the Scorpio solar eclipse, which could bring intense romance or some other king of upheaval to your routine.
Money is doing alright for you. This month. Although Mars goes retrograde in your work sector on the 30th, giving you time to rethink, and assess your work strategies to maximize efficiency and reflect on what feeds your drive and your sense of purpose.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Dearest Aquarius,
Mercury is finally out of retrograde and your urge to expand your horizons is brimming back to the surface! And the full moon in Aries will give you the opportunity to have a conversation that will send you on your way!
New and innovative perspectives fascinate you so go get 'em! Libra season for you means it’s time to hit the books, go for that promotion, attend that work training, travel the world, buy a new vegetarian cookbook or whatever it is that sparks your passion for exploration and learning. You just might meet someone new who shifts your whole perspective on something.
Things start getting intense at work and at home when Scorpio season arrives on the 23rd and the solar eclipse on the 25th may have you feeling overworked and overwhelmed. Hang in there, the Mars retrograde on the 30th could have you seriously considering conversations about next steps in your relationships. Whether it’s giving someone a second chance, talking about starting a new project with someone, or even…assessing your family planning goals in a relationship.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Dearest Pisces,
I know you’ve been in a bit of a slump dear, but things are turning around! Mercury is out of retrograde, the overwhelm of Virgo season is over and the demanding social calendar of Libra season is halfway through so the stress on your tender heart and your bank account are almost over…but not quite yet…you’re still working on integrating some of these lessons of recent happenings, and it’s messy and emotionally draining.
Take some time around the Venus Sun coupling on the 22nd for some cathartic release of that which is dragging you down so you can make space for what lifts you up. And the very next day when Scorpio season begins you’ll be in good shape and a good frame of mind to receive the wisdom and clarity you’ve been waiting for during the solar eclipse on the 25th.
A shift in perspective on the 30th will turn your focus inward towards your home, your friendships, and your lovers. It’s a good time to assess your ideals, figure out what feels like home, go to therapy, and seek relief.
(P.S. The full moon on the 9th will be a good opportunity to make something good happen in your material and financial life.)
