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October 2023 Horoscope: Predictions for Leo
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Overview for this Month: Leo (All)
October 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
The lines of communication open in October, dear Leo, and you have much to learn, share, and discover. Your personal life takes top billing. While the first half of the month isn't ideal for concentration and focus, it's potentially excellent for attending to many different odds and ends. Increasingly, your home and family life come into sharp focus as October progresses.
Your confidence or enthusiasm for a project, course of study, idea, or pursuit is building. With others around you responding well, you feel even more motivated. This month, you're eager to pick up useful information, boost your knowledge, and sharpen your skills. The Solar Eclipse on the 14th can stir changes with a particular mental pursuit or project. You might find new channels or platforms for self-expression, which can be more imaginative, creative, and, ultimately, more fulfilling. It's a fine time for turning over a new leaf regarding making connections or honing your skills.
From the 8th forward, Venus in your solar second house is quite fantastic for enjoying financial or emotional increase, abundance, and comfort. It's a great time to see and appreciate your recent efforts. You could spend more money on beautiful things, comfort items, and things you expect will last. You're also attracting the good things in life! An increase in income is possible, and any gifts coming into your life during this period can be especially notable.
Pluto ends its retrograde on the 10th, and a work project or a job can move forward. Motivation to pursue a new or previously shelved health program can return. You are feeling on the ball and ready to rise to any challenge!
As the month progresses, making memories with family and getting some much-needed rest climb to the top of your priority list. Still, domestic life is likely to be animated at times, as the shift begins with fiery Mars moving into your home and family sector on the 12th. Next, Mercury and the Sun move into this area of your solar chart on the 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Themes related to your personal life and domestic world are strong and follow you into November.
Mars, in this area of your solar chart, demands that you get organized and active with loved ones or around the home. You're motivated to improve home life and set the record straight with family, if necessary. Home-related projects can be satisfying. With more passion, vigor, and perhaps impatience, there can be the occasional conflict or clash, but clearing the air can be satisfying, too.
These transits bring a storm of activity into your personal life. You may want to reach out to someone you love, clear the air, or push a domestic project forward. You could be working from or on the home, reorganizing, or enjoying a personal or emotional breakthrough. Things to watch for: impatience and a tendency to jump ahead with decisions made from the head before your heart has had the chance to engage.
The last week of the month can stir strong desires, feelings, and cravings. You might discover truly exciting and creative ways to improve your home or enjoy family. Getting rid of clutter in your home can be especially helpful for improving your outlook, as you can feel lighter and freer as you do. This can also play out on another level as you let go of emotional "clutter" to free space in your heart and soul for new opportunities.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th can shake up your career or working life. There can be demands made on you that feel steep. Circumstances now remind you that this is a time to restore balance between your personal and professional lives. In the weeks following this eclipse, you might come to a final decision about a move or change of career goals or focus. It's from your realizations now that you might arrive at a conclusion later. While your emotions may feel too strong during the eclipse, as you process them, you're likely to gain tremendous clarity about the right path for you.
Remember that goals tend to compete with one another when you have too much going on, so pacing yourself makes the most sense.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Leo (Born July 23 to August 2)
AND Leo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Leo:
October 2023 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
October 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until October 23rd:
The Sun continues to highlight your solar third house--a time of the year in which you are most likely to be a "busy bee". Communications, short trips, errand-running, and general busy-ness feature now. You could have a finger in many pies, so to speak, as your curiosity is piqued by a larger variety of things than usual. Used well, this could be a period in which you come up with solutions to a number of problems. You are more inclined to take pride in your intellectual accomplishments and/or your ability to socialize and make connections.
From October 23rd forward:
With the Sun spotlighting your house of family and home, these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front.
Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship with your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing the inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.
Eclipses
A Solar Eclipse occurs on October 14th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase in which you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.
A Lunar Eclipse occurs on October 28th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar tenth house. Surprises surrounding career and reputation matters may be in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. This could manifest, for example, as a career change or challenge that you didn't expect, a surprise revelation from a coworker or boss, a new promotion or career direction dropped into your lap, and other such possibilities.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
Until October 8th:
Venus continues to grace your solar first house now. Something about how you present yourself, your image, and your manner boosts your personal magnetism during this cycle. It's a good time to attract who and what you want into your life experience. You're more charming and you are likely to want to attract things to you indirectly rather than forcefully now, perhaps through charm and playfulness. You have a stronger need to be good to yourself, although a negative expression of this placement can be excessive attention to pampering oneself or taking the easy way out. You especially enjoy making a good impression on others, and peace-making. You might also be paying more attention to beauty and style now.
From October 9th forward:
Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until October 4th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar second house. You might play with various ways to increase personal funds, resulting in more than one avenue for monetary gain. Avoid letting undue pressure from others push you into signing important papers that may create a serious financial commitment. Shopping when experiencing nervous tension should also be avoided. Your mind is always active with new ideas for an increase of income during this cycle. Brothers or sisters, or communications, may be a source of financial or material gain or loss now.
From October 5-21:
Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.
Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.
Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.
From October 22nd forward:
Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.
Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 11th:
Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
From the 12th forward:
Mars activates and energizes your solar fourth house. You have more energy at your disposal for domestic projects or activities. Because your actions are governed by your instincts during this period, you may be especially defensive and protective. You may work hard at making yourself feel more secure, and you may be called upon to take charge on the home and family front. You may have more energy to invest in homemaking, house repairs, redecorating, or family activities. In fact, if you are feeling very restless, moody, or defensive during this period, it would be a good idea to do any of these things! You may have an increased desire to rule the roost, and if this transit stimulates conflict or disputes, it is likely to be family-related--you may have arguments with them, about them, or on their behalf. You may also encounter opposition from career-related matters or people. You may get worked up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are resurfacing now.
Overview Horoscope:
October 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
The lines of communication open in October, dear Leo, and you have much to learn, share, and discover. Your personal life takes top billing. While the first half of the month isn't ideal for concentration and focus, it's potentially excellent for attending to many different odds and ends. Increasingly, your home and family life come into sharp focus as October progresses.
Your confidence or enthusiasm for a project, course of study, idea, or pursuit is building. With others around you responding well, you feel even more motivated. This month, you're eager to pick up useful information, boost your knowledge, and sharpen your skills. The Solar Eclipse on the 14th can stir changes with a particular mental pursuit or project. You might find new channels or platforms for self-expression, which can be more imaginative, creative, and, ultimately, more fulfilling. It's a fine time for turning over a new leaf regarding making connections or honing your skills.
From the 8th forward, Venus in your solar second house is quite fantastic for enjoying financial or emotional increase, abundance, and comfort. It's a great time to see and appreciate your recent efforts. You could spend more money on beautiful things, comfort items, and things you expect will last. You're also attracting the good things in life! An increase in income is possible, and any gifts coming into your life during this period can be especially notable.
Pluto ends its retrograde on the 10th, and a work project or a job can move forward. Motivation to pursue a new or previously shelved health program can return. You are feeling on the ball and ready to rise to any challenge!
As the month progresses, making memories with family and getting some much-needed rest climb to the top of your priority list. Still, domestic life is likely to be animated at times, as the shift begins with fiery Mars moving into your home and family sector on the 12th. Next, Mercury and the Sun move into this area of your solar chart on the 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Themes related to your personal life and domestic world are strong and follow you into November.
Mars, in this area of your solar chart, demands that you get organized and active with loved ones or around the home. You're motivated to improve home life and set the record straight with family, if necessary. Home-related projects can be satisfying. With more passion, vigor, and perhaps impatience, there can be the occasional conflict or clash, but clearing the air can be satisfying, too.
These transits bring a storm of activity into your personal life. You may want to reach out to someone you love, clear the air, or push a domestic project forward. You could be working from or on the home, reorganizing, or enjoying a personal or emotional breakthrough. Things to watch for: impatience and a tendency to jump ahead with decisions made from the head before your heart has had the chance to engage.
The last week of the month can stir strong desires, feelings, and cravings. You might discover truly exciting and creative ways to improve your home or enjoy family. Getting rid of clutter in your home can be especially helpful for improving your outlook, as you can feel lighter and freer as you do. This can also play out on another level as you let go of emotional "clutter" to free space in your heart and soul for new opportunities.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th can shake up your career or working life. There can be demands made on you that feel steep. Circumstances now remind you that this is a time to restore balance between your personal and professional lives. In the weeks following this eclipse, you might come to a final decision about a move or change of career goals or focus. It's from your realizations now that you might arrive at a conclusion later. While your emotions may feel too strong during the eclipse, as you process them, you're likely to gain tremendous clarity about the right path for you.
Remember that goals tend to compete with one another when you have too much going on, so pacing yourself makes the most sense.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.
Love & Romance Forecast Report
Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also 2023 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2023 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 3 to 12)
AND Leo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Leo:
October 2023 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
October 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
All month:
The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.
Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.
You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.
Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.
Eclipses
A Solar Eclipse occurs on October 14th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase in which you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.
A Lunar Eclipse occurs on October 28th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar ninth house. Surprises surrounding matters of personal philosophy, faith, travel, and the higher mind may be in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. This could manifest, for example, as a circumstance that tests your personal belief system or that requires the need to take a leap of faith, a surprising adventure that takes you beyond your normal routine, a sudden opportunity to travel or for higher learning, the publishing of a project you've been working on, and other such possibilities.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
Until October 19th:
Venus continues to grace your solar first house now. Something about how you present yourself, your image, and your manner boosts your personal magnetism during this cycle. It's a good time to attract who and what you want into your life experience. You're more charming and you are likely to want to attract things to you indirectly rather than forcefully now, perhaps through charm and playfulness. You have a stronger need to be good to yourself, although a negative expression of this placement can be excessive attention to pampering oneself or taking the easy way out. You especially enjoy making a good impression on others, and peace-making. You might also be paying more attention to beauty and style now.
From October 20th forward:
Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until October 10th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar second house. You might play with various ways to increase personal funds, resulting in more than one avenue for monetary gain. Avoid letting undue pressure from others push you into signing important papers that may create a serious financial commitment. Shopping when experiencing nervous tension should also be avoided. Your mind is always active with new ideas for an increase of income during this cycle. Brothers or sisters, or communications, may be a source of financial or material gain or loss now.
From October 10-28:
Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.
Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.
Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.
From October 28th forward:
Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.
Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 26th:
Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
From the 26th forward:
Mars activates and energizes your solar fourth house. You have more energy at your disposal for domestic projects or activities. Because your actions are governed by your instincts during this period, you may be especially defensive and protective. You may work hard at making yourself feel more secure, and you may be called upon to take charge on the home and family front. You may have more energy to invest in homemaking, house repairs, redecorating, or family activities. In fact, if you are feeling very restless, moody, or defensive during this period, it would be a good idea to do any of these things! You may have an increased desire to rule the roost, and if this transit stimulates conflict or disputes, it is likely to be family-related--you may have arguments with them, about them, or on their behalf. You may also encounter opposition from career-related matters or people. You may get worked up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are resurfacing now.
Overview Horoscope:
October 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
The lines of communication open in October, dear Leo, and you have much to learn, share, and discover. Your personal life takes top billing. While the first half of the month isn't ideal for concentration and focus, it's potentially excellent for attending to many different odds and ends. Increasingly, your home and family life come into sharp focus as October progresses.
Your confidence or enthusiasm for a project, course of study, idea, or pursuit is building. With others around you responding well, you feel even more motivated. This month, you're eager to pick up useful information, boost your knowledge, and sharpen your skills. The Solar Eclipse on the 14th can stir changes with a particular mental pursuit or project. You might find new channels or platforms for self-expression, which can be more imaginative, creative, and, ultimately, more fulfilling. It's a fine time for turning over a new leaf regarding making connections or honing your skills.
From the 8th forward, Venus in your solar second house is quite fantastic for enjoying financial or emotional increase, abundance, and comfort. It's a great time to see and appreciate your recent efforts. You could spend more money on beautiful things, comfort items, and things you expect will last. You're also attracting the good things in life! An increase in income is possible, and any gifts coming into your life during this period can be especially notable.
Pluto ends its retrograde on the 10th, and a work project or a job can move forward. Motivation to pursue a new or previously shelved health program can return. You are feeling on the ball and ready to rise to any challenge!
As the month progresses, making memories with family and getting some much-needed rest climb to the top of your priority list. Still, domestic life is likely to be animated at times, as the shift begins with fiery Mars moving into your home and family sector on the 12th. Next, Mercury and the Sun move into this area of your solar chart on the 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Themes related to your personal life and domestic world are strong and follow you into November.
Mars, in this area of your solar chart, demands that you get organized and active with loved ones or around the home. You're motivated to improve home life and set the record straight with family, if necessary. Home-related projects can be satisfying. With more passion, vigor, and perhaps impatience, there can be the occasional conflict or clash, but clearing the air can be satisfying, too.
These transits bring a storm of activity into your personal life. You may want to reach out to someone you love, clear the air, or push a domestic project forward. You could be working from or on the home, reorganizing, or enjoying a personal or emotional breakthrough. Things to watch for: impatience and a tendency to jump ahead with decisions made from the head before your heart has had the chance to engage.
The last week of the month can stir strong desires, feelings, and cravings. You might discover truly exciting and creative ways to improve your home or enjoy family. Getting rid of clutter in your home can be especially helpful for improving your outlook, as you can feel lighter and freer as you do. This can also play out on another level as you let go of emotional "clutter" to free space in your heart and soul for new opportunities.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th can shake up your career or working life. There can be demands made on you that feel steep. Circumstances now remind you that this is a time to restore balance between your personal and professional lives. In the weeks following this eclipse, you might come to a final decision about a move or change of career goals or focus. It's from your realizations now that you might arrive at a conclusion later. While your emotions may feel too strong during the eclipse, as you process them, you're likely to gain tremendous clarity about the right path for you.
Remember that goals tend to compete with one another when you have too much going on, so pacing yourself makes the most sense.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.
Love & Romance Forecast Report
Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also 2023 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2023 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 13 to 22)
AND Leo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Leo:
October 2023 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
October 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until October 13th:
The Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now.
You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, however, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.
From October 13th forward:
The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.
Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.
You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.
Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.
Eclipses
A Solar Eclipse occurs on October 14th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase in which you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.
A Lunar Eclipse occurs on October 28th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar ninth house. Surprises surrounding matters of personal philosophy, faith, travel, and the higher mind may be in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. This could manifest, for example, as a circumstance that tests your personal belief system or that requires the need to take a leap of faith, a surprising adventure that takes you beyond your normal routine, a sudden opportunity to travel or for higher learning, the publishing of a project you've been working on, and other such possibilities.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
Until October 29th:
Venus continues to grace your solar first house now. Something about how you present yourself, your image, and your manner boosts your personal magnetism during this cycle. It's a good time to attract who and what you want into your life experience. You're more charming and you are likely to want to attract things to you indirectly rather than forcefully now, perhaps through charm and playfulness. You have a stronger need to be good to yourself, although a negative expression of this placement can be excessive attention to pampering oneself or taking the easy way out. You especially enjoy making a good impression on others, and peace-making. You might also be paying more attention to beauty and style now.
From October 30th forward:
Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until October 16th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar second house. You might play with various ways to increase personal funds, resulting in more than one avenue for monetary gain. Avoid letting undue pressure from others push you into signing important papers that may create a serious financial commitment. Shopping when experiencing nervous tension should also be avoided. Your mind is always active with new ideas for an increase of income during this cycle. Brothers or sisters, or communications, may be a source of financial or material gain or loss now.
From October 16th forward:
Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.
Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.
Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
All month:
Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
Overview Horoscope:
October 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
The lines of communication open in October, dear Leo, and you have much to learn, share, and discover. Your personal life takes top billing. While the first half of the month isn't ideal for concentration and focus, it's potentially excellent for attending to many different odds and ends. Increasingly, your home and family life come into sharp focus as October progresses.
Your confidence or enthusiasm for a project, course of study, idea, or pursuit is building. With others around you responding well, you feel even more motivated. This month, you're eager to pick up useful information, boost your knowledge, and sharpen your skills. The Solar Eclipse on the 14th can stir changes with a particular mental pursuit or project. You might find new channels or platforms for self-expression, which can be more imaginative, creative, and, ultimately, more fulfilling. It's a fine time for turning over a new leaf regarding making connections or honing your skills.
From the 8th forward, Venus in your solar second house is quite fantastic for enjoying financial or emotional increase, abundance, and comfort. It's a great time to see and appreciate your recent efforts. You could spend more money on beautiful things, comfort items, and things you expect will last. You're also attracting the good things in life! An increase in income is possible, and any gifts coming into your life during this period can be especially notable.
Pluto ends its retrograde on the 10th, and a work project or a job can move forward. Motivation to pursue a new or previously shelved health program can return. You are feeling on the ball and ready to rise to any challenge!
As the month progresses, making memories with family and getting some much-needed rest climb to the top of your priority list. Still, domestic life is likely to be animated at times, as the shift begins with fiery Mars moving into your home and family sector on the 12th. Next, Mercury and the Sun move into this area of your solar chart on the 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Themes related to your personal life and domestic world are strong and follow you into November.
Mars, in this area of your solar chart, demands that you get organized and active with loved ones or around the home. You're motivated to improve home life and set the record straight with family, if necessary. Home-related projects can be satisfying. With more passion, vigor, and perhaps impatience, there can be the occasional conflict or clash, but clearing the air can be satisfying, too.
These transits bring a storm of activity into your personal life. You may want to reach out to someone you love, clear the air, or push a domestic project forward. You could be working from or on the home, reorganizing, or enjoying a personal or emotional breakthrough. Things to watch for: impatience and a tendency to jump ahead with decisions made from the head before your heart has had the chance to engage.
The last week of the month can stir strong desires, feelings, and cravings. You might discover truly exciting and creative ways to improve your home or enjoy family. Getting rid of clutter in your home can be especially helpful for improving your outlook, as you can feel lighter and freer as you do. This can also play out on another level as you let go of emotional "clutter" to free space in your heart and soul for new opportunities.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th can shake up your career or working life. There can be demands made on you that feel steep. Circumstances now remind you that this is a time to restore balance between your personal and professional lives. In the weeks following this eclipse, you might come to a final decision about a move or change of career goals or focus. It's from your realizations now that you might arrive at a conclusion later. While your emotions may feel too strong during the eclipse, as you process them, you're likely to gain tremendous clarity about the right path for you.
Remember that goals tend to compete with one another when you have too much going on, so pacing yourself makes the most sense.
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Our detailed monthly horoscopes are designed to reveal and interpret the current transits of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in your solar chart. Because these energies or transits do not unfold neatly into any given calendar month (many transits carry forward from one month to the next), you will find some of the energies continue from the previous month.
For example, the Sun might transit the second house of your solar chart from June 21 to July 22, so that you will find a similar interpretation for this transit in both June and July’s horoscope. This is normal and expected. While new months can hold new energy, transits don’t abruptly change because the calendar month changes.
These monthly horoscopes also include an overview paragraph, as well as other energies specific to the month, such as retrogrades, eclipses, or major outer planet transits.
The Highlights section reveals lunar cycle dates. Lunar cycles repeat themselves approximately every 28 days, so it is normal to see the same lunar peaks, such as “Your Personal New Moon” and “Monthly career peak” repeat themselves from month to month, but with different dates. They serve as a helpful guide to cycle peaks in different areas of life, such as financial, career, romance, and partnership.
For easier reading, the horoscopes are divided into three groups or decanates, and the differences between the groups are subtle in parts and large in other parts. However, for those who prefer a whole sign approach to horoscopes (classic), simply read the first decanate regardless of your birthdate.
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