This Month in Astrology – October 2023
October 2023
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This Month’s Highlights
Inner Planets
Horoscopes for the Month
Void of Course Dates this Month
On October 10th, Pluto stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since May 1st. Intensity is with us in the days (and perhaps weeks for the sensitive) surrounding this date with a strong focus on ambition and the need to feel empowered. Over the coming weeks and months, the power to make deep changes in our lives becomes more insistent and direct (less internalized). We are less likely to brood over changes that we feel have been thrust upon us and more likely to make necessary changes.
On October 14th, a New Moon/Solar Eclipse occurs in the sign of Libra, prompting a new beginning. In the weeks following this eclipse, we’re taking charge of our relationships and giving them their due attention, as well as working on our negotiation and partnering skills. Resolution of conflicts is in focus, but first, we are in the dark about a matter.
It’s the second eclipse in a set occurring along the Aries-Libra axis from April 20th, 2023, to March 29, 2025. The first one was a Total Solar Eclipse in late Aries.
While we’ve been focusing on building our independence and working on assertiveness since April, this October eclipse in Libra prompts us to consider healthy relating and how it affects the process. Major developments in the personal areas ruled by Libra in our charts are likely to occur over the upcoming months.
On October 28th, a Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse occurs in the sign of Taurus. It awakens an urgent interest in the physical world and our own sensual needs and desires. This eclipse is about acknowledging a need to enjoy the fruits of our labors and to connect with our desire to take care of ourselves. We should watch for stubbornness at this time, although some self-interest is healthy and necessary.
It’s a busy eclipse, configured with Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter. There can be inflated feelings, and we can wrestle with strong urges, so it’s wise to sit with our revelations for a bit before taking action.
Note that this is one of several eclipses of a set occurring along the Taurus-Scorpio axis, but it’s the last one in this set. As such, this eclipse serves as a final prompt, nudge, or push to make improvements in Taurus- and Scorpio-ruled areas of life in our charts, and feelings of discontent can magnify. It’s a time to resolve matters, strike a balance, take a lesson, and move on, but issues are magnified and exaggerated to the exclusion of important matters at the time of the eclipse. Waiting it out is best.
Date | Time (ET) | Event | Position |
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Oct 4 | 8:08 PM | Mercury enters Libra | Mer 00 Lib 00' |
Oct 6 | 9:47 AM | Last Quarter Moon | 13 Can 03' |
Oct 8 | 9:10 PM | Venus enters Virgo | Ven 00 Vir 00' |
Oct 10 | 9:09 PM | Pluto Direct | Plu 27 Cap 53'D |
Oct 12 | 12:04 AM | Mars enters Scorpio | Mar 00 Sco 00' |
Oct 14 | 1:55 PM | New Moon SOLAR Eclipse (Annular) in Libra | 21 Lib 07' |
Oct 16 | 11:10 AM | Jupiter quintile Saturn | Jup 12 Tau 49'Rx quintile Sat 0 Pis 49'Rx |
Oct 17 | 9:27 AM | Juno enters Virgo | Jun 00 Vir 00' |
Oct 21 | 11:29 PM | First Quarter Moon | 28 Cap 28' |
Oct 22 | 2:49 AM | Mercury enters Scorpio | Mer 00 Sco 00' |
Oct 23 | 12:21 PM | Sun enters Scorpio | Sun 00 Sco 00' |
Oct 28 | 4:24 PM | Full Moon LUNAR Eclipse in Taurus | 5 Tau 09' |
(See the the full table for 2023)
See also: This Week in Astrology week to week for more detail.
This Month’s Overview Horoscopes
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
Aries |
Taurus |
Gemini |
Cancer |
Leo |
Virgo |
Libra
With a Solar Eclipse in your sign this month, dear Libra, fresh energy is with you for reinvention. The Lunar Eclipse on the 28th, however, is more about financial, ownership, and intimate matters and can involve a sweet release, perhaps of an obligation. Resolution of a problem can feel freeing now. Love and partnership can be in some flux as you redefine yourself and explore your independence. Mercury finally enters your sign on the 4th after a lengthy hiatus (for quick-moving Mercury) in your privacy sector. With this move, you find your voice, wanting to be heard and share your thoughts. Venus, your planetary ruler, heads into your solar twelfth house on the 8th, however, and there is more rumination to do and possible hesitation regarding your feelings. This process is healthy and natural as Venus closes out a cycle, and you prepare for a new one in November when Venus will enter your sign. It's possible a secret or private relationship is in focus, or you're tying up loose ends and digesting recent events. Still, October is a big month for your personal image, career or life path goals, and relationships. A Solar Eclipse in your own sign occurs on the 14th, enabling you to start fresh on a personal level, perhaps because it's something you feel you need. You'll be getting noticed, but before and around the eclipse, you could feel overlooked or underappreciated. Even minor improvements and changes to your personal presentation can have significant impact in the weeks following this lunation. This eclipse energy can be disorienting at first but ultimately very rewarding. It's also a strong month for advances in business goals. With Mars moving first through your sign (to the 12th) and then through your resources sector, you're super motivated. Even if you've been lackadaisical recently, influences on your chart can inspire you to reach for a little more from life. People are especially interested in your advice, opinions, and what you have to say, generally, from the 4-22. Whether you're asked to speak on a matter formally or simply connecting more often, people are paying attention. You're in a fabulous position for decisiveness and believability. Still, it's best to keep in mind that the week before and after eclipses are not ideal for high-impact decision-making since there are a lot of things we're missing. With an eclipse on the 14th and another on the 28th, there isn't much wiggle room. However, it's a month for making a mark and leaving an impression. Mars in your sign since late August hasn't been very conciliatory. It's fine to get mad if it keeps you pushing for yourself and your individuality. Mars also pushes you to go after what you want. From the 12th, this changes — ego matters fall away as Mars moves out of your sign. You might actively pursue more ways to make money or augment your income. Instead, you might actively fight for or defend your value and call out those who don't treat you with the respect you deserve. Venus hiding away in your privacy sector from the 8th forward does point to the need to let go of expectations so that you can begin fresh in love in November. So, while you're moving forward in many ways, you need a little more time to process things and understand your needs better before throwing yourself into a relationship or new project. Slow-moving Pluto turns direct on the 10th after many months of retrograde motion, and you can see some advances with finances and domestic matters. Relationships with family and family roles are changing, and your determination to resolve challenges is building. Financial activity, including pressures or concerns, can be a big theme, particularly as the month advances. Especially with a Lunar Eclipse occurring in your sector of shared resources and debts on the 28th, something has to change! Mercury into your income house from the 22nd forward is good for a sharp mind for business. You have good money sense now. Negotiations are favored. While energies are reasonably strong for selling an idea or putting it into motion, there may be an argument about money or property for some. As sharp as you are, watch for skipping necessary steps. It can be a time for resolving a business or money problem or an issue of respect or ownership in a relationship. Your desire for comfort or luxury items can also increase as October progresses. You are looking at your money and possessions in a whole new way, and you might come up with creative ideas on how to earn more or use what you already have. You're seeking more independence with money, and those in committed partnerships should be direct and upfront about this. Your initiative is stronger than usual, and your taste for the new and untested is powerful. You dare to try something new or approach your life in a new and unique way. You tend to thrive most when given space and flexibility to work your magic. |
Scorpio |
Sagittarius |
Capricorn |
Aquarius |
Pisces |
Detailed Monthly Horoscopes are here.
October 2023 Aspects TimeLine:
See also: This Week in Astrology for more detail.
See also: Table of Planetary Transits, Sign Changes, New/Full Moons, and Retrogrades for the Month
This Month’s Ephemeris:
This Month’s Ephemeris with extra points and abbreviations rather than glyphs:
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
- September 2023 Ephemeris
- October 2023 Ephemeris
- November 2023 Ephemeris
- December 2023 Ephemeris
- January 2024 Ephemeris
- February 2024 Ephemeris
- March 2024 Ephemeris
- April 2024 Ephemeris
- May 2024 Ephemeris
This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.
See Void of Course dates and times for the full year.
New & Full Moon Charts:
- Full Moon in Aries Chart: September 29th, 2023
- New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra Chart: October 14th, 2023
- Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus: October 28th, 2023
Looking Ahead:
- Time Line Aspects: September 2023
- Time Line Aspects: October 2023
- Time Line Aspects: November 2023
- Time Line Aspects: December 2023
- Time Line Aspects: January 2024
- Time Line Aspects: February 2024
- Time Line Aspects: March 2024
- Time Line Aspects: April 2024
- Time Line Aspects: May 2024
- Time Line Aspects: June 2024
- Time Line Aspects: July 2024
- Time Line Aspects: August 2024

Take a peek at the year ahead with in-depth Future Forecast Reports from Cafe Astrology.
See also:
The Astrology of 2023 – Overview
The Astrology of 2024 – Overview