Astrological monthly forecast October 2023
The last quarter of 2023 has already arrived…
Autumn is now in full swing, the days are getting shorter, the leaves are falling and nature turns to warm gold, orange and red and becomes silent.
October 2023 opens the Eclipse Season and is an intense planetary rollercoaster of unpredictable events, a month of turning points, shifts and breakthroughs.
Red planet Mars accompanies the Sun in the sign of Libra until October 12, 2023.
In the air sign of Libra, Mars energy is focused on collaboration, creativity, encouraging and building new coalitions, allies, partnerships and relationships.
However, the energy of red Warrior Mars in “peaceful” Libra can lead to conflicts within relationships and partnerships, because in the first ten days of October 2023 it forms a field of tension with still retrograde Pluto in Capricorn and the Lunar Nodes on Aries /Libra.
A cosmic cry for good leadership, because this field of tension can cause conflicts and power struggles from the desire for peace (Libra) and the need for bold action (Aries).
Eris, ‘the evil sister of Pluto’, is currently conjunct the North Node in Aries and this plutonic influence should not be underestimated in these times, because everything that takes place in the world feels like a chaotic cacophony of theories, propaganda and hypes.
Eris has a great influence on Social Media and the spread of information, regardless of whether it is correct or not, but which can influence many.
Pluto, ruler of Scorpio, turns direct in Capricorn from October 11, 2023 after a long retrograde period (since May 1, 2023). Forward Pluto in Capricorn wants change, reform and transformation. Major shifts are being experienced by many, both personally and collectively.
With Pluto direct almost at the end of Capricorn we enter the endgame phase.
The time has come to conclude themes that have been the common thread in our lives since 2008.
As the month progresses, with the Sun, Mercury and Mars in the complex water sign of Scorpio, the energy shifts inward, to a serious and driven energy that requires stability, integrity and clarity
October 2023 will mark the fourth and final exact Pluto Return for the United States of America.
This process, which took up to three years, started in February 2021 with four exact conjunctions of Pluto at 27º Capricorn.
The first was in February 2022, the second in July 2022, the third in December 2022 and so now in October 2023 Pluto at 27º Capricorn will pass the natal point of the United States for the last time. We can see this Pluto Return of the past two years as a kind of ‘rebirth’, so there is going to be a major systemic restructuring.
With this plutonic energy, global political, economic, social and religious changes will take place. In addition to turbulent world politics and economics, we must take into account prominent figures who fall or die, violent conflicts, scandals, religious extremism, racism, drug use, corruption and transgressive behavior against women or vulnerable groups.
On October 14, 2023 there will be the majestic, annular or angular Total Solar Eclipse at 21º in Libra. This ‘Ring of Fire’ is visible in West Africa, North and South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean.
The second Solar Eclipse of 2023 has a major influence on the Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
The annular Solar Eclipse in Libra as well as the upcoming October 28 partial Lunar Eclipse at 5º in Earth sign Taurus are both ruled by Venus and have a major impact on relationship dynamics in general.
Read more about the Solar Eclipse and its influence on the zodiac signs under NEWS on this website.
From October 16 to 19, 2023 there will be a beautiful alignment of the Sun with the bright fixed star Arcturus and that can be seen as a cosmic plaster in these turbulent times.
This powerful energetic portal inspires and helps us to trust in a higher cosmic plan. Nothing happens just like that, there is no such thing as coincidence.
From October 18 to October 20, 2023 there is a powerful and transformative connection of the Sun and Mercury with the Lunar Nodes on the Aries/Libra axis.
This is the best period to bring negotiations to a successful conclusion, and we can also expect special news.
On Tuesday, October 22, 2023, we can look forward to the annual Orionid meteor shower in the constellation Orion.
It is expected that 19 to 28 meteors “shooting stars” will be visible!
The ‘shooting stars’ are dust grains that come from Halley’s comet.
The Sun travels through the intense water sign of Scorpio from October 23 to November 22, 2023, accompanied by Mercury and Mars.
Scorpio is a period of self-transformation. Scorpio brings out our dark side and reveals the truth and that can lead to frustration and irritation.
The truth sets you free and leads to growth and reflection.
This Plutonic intensity brings out the bottom rock, uncovers answers, and allows us to better perceive and rationalize the extent to which we are being affected by the changing state of the world at large.
On October 28, 2023 there will be a powerful partial Lunar Eclipse at 5º09 in the Earth sign Taurus. This will be on display in Africa, Oceania, United States of America, Asia and Europe.
Mars in Scorpio then opposes retrograde Jupiter in Taurus and that is an ‘all or nothing’ aspect. More about this Lunar Eclipse and its influence on all zodiac signs under NEWS on this website.
We close October 2023 with All Saints’ Day or Halloween, also known as All Hallow’s Eve or Samhain. The ritual Celtic New Year! Samhain marks both the end and the beginning of the Celtic new year.
Samhain symbolizes the country’s rest season and marks both the end and the beginning of the new year. It is the moment when the veil between the world of the dead and the living is very thin and it is possible to make contact with the other world and the souls that have passed on.
The strong influence of retrograde Uranus in Taurus should not be underestimated.
Taurus symbolizes life and nature, Uranus is the symbol of renewal through destruction.
Uranus in Taurus is the common thread in our cosmic story and will remain so until July 2025.
Old structures must be destroyed to make innovation possible.
A painful process that will ultimately lead to the birth of a new, modern world, on the way to 2025, the Aquarius Age.
Always remember that change is a natural part of life.
Wishing everyone a safe October 2023!
