Astrologer shares October horoscope forecast for every zodiac sign

Western astrology analyses the movements of the Sun, Moon, and planets across the 12 zodiac signs to reveal patterns in our lives. Star signs emphasise fundamental personality traits, while transits, retrogrades, and lunar phases illustrate the changing energies and opportunities that present themselves. Full moons tend to highlight results and realisations, new moons encourage new beginnings, and planetary retrogrades tend to slow things down, as we will see in October, explains psychic and astrologer, Inbaal Honigman.

She said: “As the year starts to wane and autumn turns to winter, we begin the month on four retrogrades. Saturn, the planet of discipline, is going backwards, as well as Neptune, Uranus and Pluto. Their reversals are causing blocks and delays, helping the year to wind down. Pisceans will find the period frustrating, as the Saturn retrograde is taking place in their sign, and they don’t like discipline at the best of times. On the other hand, Aquarians could find a reason to celebrate, as the Pluto retrograde in Aquarius ends on October 14.”

Aries: March 21 to April 19

Your yearly full moon is here, and it’s time to start moving the energy. On October 7, the moon is full in Aries, and this has a direct and exciting impact on you and those who share your sign. The energy of the full moon is that of achievement, empowerment and direct action. You’ll feel a clarity of vision and a consolidation of your past efforts. All the hard work that you’ve put into your growth is already bearing fruit, and now you can see what you want to do with those fruits. The next step in your success is apparent.

Taurus: April 20 to May 20

Your ruling planet is romantic Venus, the planet of love and beauty. This month, this planet goes through two peaceful, calm signs, and you go right along with it. Until October 13, this planet is in sensible Virgo, which helps you make logical choices, such as applying for a promotion or looking to move to a nicer home. From October 14 onwards, Venus is in elegant Libra, which pushes you to move your life in a more romantic direction, like letting someone you know how you feel about them.

Gemini: May 21 to June 21

There’s someone stirring things up in your life. It’s not your fault, but it can still affect you. Planet of rebellion, Uranus is in Gemini all month long, and not only is this restless planet in your sign, but it is going retrograde as well. This means that you are consumed by a desire to break free, but you may not see the way out. This is the perfect time for a negative influence to enter your life. Ensure that a fun new friend doesn’t lead you to compromise your principles or exclude an old friend. Stay in control of yourself and those around you.

Cancer: June 21 to July 22

The Cancerian life cycle revolves around the lunar cycle. During the new moon, you feel refreshed and excited about what comes ahead. Then, two weeks later, during the full moon, you are empowered and fearless. In October, the fearless full moon in the courageous sign of Aries takes place on October 7, so you will be full of beans, ready to send a job application or tell someone you fancy them. The new moon on October 21 is in the gentle sign of Libra, so you’ll be feeling more homebound, ready for an early night and a long novel.

Leo: July 23 to August 22

The main astrological planets have been through Leo this year already. Mercury, the planet of communication, Venus, the planet of love and even Mars, the planet of passion, along with your ruler, the Sun, have all influenced you over the past few months, and they’re not returning until next year. This gives you the opportunity to hibernate a bit, catch some shows, and do some shopping. However, your quiet season doesn’t last long, as you enjoy staying active. From October 23, the Sun goes into the mysterious sign of Scorpio, which gives you some secret ideas. You start planning your next project, secretly, from that day onwards.

Virgo: August 23 to September 22

For the first 13 days of the month, it is a regular romance fest for you, Virgo. Venus, planet of love and romance, is in your sign, which will make you more noticed, more popular, and more in demand than you usually are. It is also the planet of the home, so a bit of nesting will be taking place.

Libra: September 23 to October 22

Happy Libra season!

It’s a busy month for you, with some main planets going through your sign and leaving their mark. Mercury, the planet of communication, spends the first six days of the month in your sign. This will bring you contracts, offers, and phone calls that can help elevate your career. Then, from October 14 onwards, you’ve got Venus, the planet of love, in your sign. This planet also happens to be your ruler, so it’s a double dose of romance. You’ll receive more attention than you’d know what to do with, and enjoy dates and gifts to the sound of a love song soundtrack.

Scorpio – October 22 to November 21

From October 23, the Scorpio season will start, and as the Sun enters your sign, the moon has already been there for a day. This intense attention will suit you just fine, as you are an intense sign by nature. Mercury, the planet of communication, is in your sign for three weeks this month, starting on October 7, and Mars, the planet of passion, is in your sign all month. This means a pile-up of changes and challenges. A new admirer moves next door, an ex starts to stalk your profiles, and a job offer materialises out of nowhere. You may feel like hiding, but get ready in advance, and plan who you’ll say ‘yes’ to, and which contacts you prefer to leave on read.

Sagittarius – November 22 to December 21

We’re not quite there yet, but when winter approaches, you start getting excited about the upcoming festive season. Free-spirited and adventurous, you love the big flavours and tastes of midwinter, which coincide with Sagittarius season. Towards the end of October, you get a sneak peek. From October 24 to October 26, the moon is in Sagittarius, so some wild parties will kick off the dark season for you. Then, on the final three days of the month, the planet Mercury goes into Sagittarius, so you feel like it is time for glitter, you’ve waited long enough, and you can start decorating for Yule just a little.

Capricorn: December 22 to January 19

You’re an ambitious individual who enjoys staying busy, disciplined, and focused on both work and self-improvement. In October, your ruling planet is in the intuitive sign of Pisces, which will make you view life from a more sensitive angle, perhaps a little less rigid than usual. As this planet will be going retrograde all month, you may have to accept a slightly slower pace of life. Even if you don’t love it, this unhurried, romantic perspective can feel very healing for you. Taking it slow has numerous benefits, both emotional, mental, and physical.

Aquarius: January 20 to February 18

Great news, Aquarius! Your retrograde is shortly over. You were put on this Earth to bring peace, Aquarius. Your humanitarian nature, attention, and love to all living beings are a blessing on this Earth and a privilege to us all. Pluto, the planet of rebirth, is in your sign for a long time, which helps the planet become more like you and potentially bring about a long-awaited global peace. When this planet is in retrograde, it creates blocks and mishaps. On October 14, the retrograde is over, and the pursuit of justice and joy is back on. You’ll feel as if a weight has been lifted from your life.

Pisces: February 19 to March 20

Saturn, the planet of discipline, is in your sign all month long, Pisces. It’s been there for over two years and will remain for another few months, so it’s not exactly news. Even though you’re not a big fan of discipline, you can admit that you need it. So those three years of extra focus and the positive results that it brings are great for you. However, this whole month sees Saturn turning retrograde. This means that the lessons it brings feel long and frankly, boring. Bring back a creative hobby into your life to help cope with the continuous workflow.