October is almost here, beautiful gems. With sunsets dripping in fiery reds, warm oranges, sweet pinks, and deep purples, it’s like the Universe is putting on a show just for you. Not only is the sky changing, but the energy around us is also shifting dramatically. With the days growing shorter, the winds of change pick up speed, carrying us into a new month filled with healing, spiritual communication, and enlightenment. Now is your chance to reset, tune into your higher self, and settle some karmic scores.
October is generally known as the tenth month in numerology. However, October’s collective numerology for 2024 is “nine,” representing compassion, spiritual growth, and universal love.
9 is associated with the following energy:
- Artistic creativity
- Higher consciousness and divine will
- Generosity, emotion, insight, and awareness
- Completion and the end of the cycle, yet the beginning of the next
The month ahead delivers epic breakthroughs and divine metamorphosis as we shed layers to reclaim and resurrect the highest potential for manifestation. At the start of the month, the Sun travels through Libra, increasing themes of awareness, cooperation, fairness, justice, and equality. Mid-month, the Sun plunges into the transformative waters of Scorpio, ushering in a time of deep alchemy and mastery.
Expect powerful energy this month—eclipses, retrogrades, and direct motions all play a part. We come face-to-face with lessons of power abuse, embracing our own strength and our connection to the light. Surprises and rare occurrences this month are golden opportunities to elevate your game and break free from old patterns.
Remember, distractions aren’t here to derail you—they’re the Universe’s wake-up call, urging you to pay attention and level up. We are in the midst of powerful global changes as we enter the final quarter of 2024.
Now, before we dive into this in-depth cosmic forecast, here are some themes to expect this month:
- Transformation of society
- Inspiration from higher worlds
- Abundance and enrichment
- Liberation from evil intentions
- Alchemy, healing, and the transformation of evil into good
What to Expect Astrologically in October 2024
October 2nd: New Moon in Libra
The Art of Alignment
October kicks off with a truly cosmic event: a New Moon on October 2nd at 1:36 PM CST. But this isn’t your average; it’s an annular eclipse. This is the final eclipse season of 2024, setting the stage for profound changes. The eclipse at 10 degrees in Libra invites us to explore collective themes of vision and ambition, aligning our personal and societal goals. It’s a moment to think about how we interact with the world and what kind of future we want.
It spotlights significant themes of cultural differences, values, beliefs, law, spirituality, tradition, and fame. This is a time to reassess and realign our values and goals, particularly in how we relate to others and navigate diverse perspectives. The themes of law and tradition come into focus, inviting us to explore our relationship with established norms and systems. Are there outdated traditions we need to revisit and redefine? It’s also an opportune moment to reflect on how our spiritual practices and philosophical outlook shape our journey and contribute to our sense of purpose.
We are at a crossroads with this eclipse. It’s time to look closer in the mirror and understand how we got to our current state so we can fully awaken and shift our stories from the inside out. The mirror reveals it all, crystal clear if we’re willing to look. Libra is that mirror, the realization that our external reality reflects our inner state. Our thoughts, especially the ones we believe in and invest in, create the lens through which we see the world.
Overall, the crossroads present as a result of this energy is an opportunity to rewrite our script and birth something new. By reshaping our mental framework, this eclipse will allow us to free ourselves from old stories. Remember, the greatest power lies in a disciplined, conscious mind, and that’s entirely up to you!
October 9th: Jupiter RX in Gemini
The Unveiling of Uncharted Mental Terrorities
The cosmic tempo shifts a few days later as Jupiter turns retrograde in Gemini at 21 degrees on October 9th. Retrogrades during eclipse season bring a time of introspection, and this one is about communication, connection, and influence, both personally and collectively. It also invites us to contemplate our belief systems, how we view the world, and how we appreciate cultural differences.
Media, communication, content creation, and influencers are highlighted by Jupiter retrograde in Gemini. It’s a critical time to reevaluate how we use our voices and platforms. Are we directing our energy toward meaningful dialogue or getting swept up in superficiality and distraction? This retrograde serves as a wake-up call to reassess your message and impact for those involved in media, content creation, or social influence. This is an opportunity to ensure that what you put out into the world is true to your core values. As a collective, this prompts a critical examination of how we share and consume information. Are we contributing to clarity and understanding or causing division and confusion? In light of the retrograde, we need to be more selective about the media we consume and the narratives we amplify.
Jupiter RX is also an opportunity to consider the broader implications of our words and actions. It’s a call to channel our energy into more authentic, constructive, and impactful communication.
October 11th: Pluto Direct in Capricorn
The Great Collapse
October 11th marks a powerful turning point as Pluto stations direct at 29 degrees in Capricorn at 8:04 PM CST. Pluto’s direct motion shifts the energy from intense internal transformation to visible, outward transformation. Psychological work we’ve been doing beneath the surface now manifests externally. It’s a moment of empowerment, with themes of shared resources, intimacy, power dynamics, and long-term goals. Our beliefs, cultural values, and the legal frameworks that govern our lives are also explored during this time. Pluto’s retrograde lessons are now ready to be applied with renewed determination, especially in relationships, partnerships, and power balances.
The real kicker is that Pluto will re-enter Aquarius on November 19th, where it will stay until 2043, marking the end of an era. This is not only a personal shift but an evolutionary leap that will redefine how we live, work, and interact as a society. Pluto’s entry into Aquarius raises issues of shared resources, legal matters, and intimate relationships. It marks a defining era in technological advancement, a change in global power dynamics, and a revolution in how individuals and communities are viewed.
The world as we know it is about to change. A death and a rebirth that set the stage for a future shaped by innovation, equality, and a radical rethinking of societal norms. This transformation will impact decades to come.
October 13th: Mercury Enters Scorpio
Revealing Hidden Dimensions of the Mind
Things are about to get interesting on October 13th as Mercury dives deep into Scorpio’s mysterious waters. The transit is like swapping out your glasses for X-ray vision. Whatever lies beneath the surface will become apparent, regardless of whether you want to see it. Things become more intense and no-nonsense, and secrets that have been carefully buried are exposed.
The energy of this energy makes it nearly impossible to gloss over the details or hide from the real issues. You may become a bit of a detective in your own life, with a sharper instinct for uncovering hidden motives and seeing through smokescreens. Mercury in Scorpio encourages digging deep, getting to the heart of the matter, and transforming your thoughts and communication style. This is the perfect time to use your words to cut through the noise and make an impact.
Don’t forget great power comes with great responsibility, so use your newfound insight wisely!
October 14th: Sun Square Mars
A Time to Channel Vital Energy Into Success
The Sun squares off with Mars on October 14th, creating a dynamic energy that can feel like a tug-of-war between our desire for harmony and our need to protect what we hold dear. It can be challenging to assert yourself during a transit like this without stepping on others’ toes or letting emotions rule the day. The key is to avoid impulsive reactions, especially surrounding sensitive matters. It’s easy to get caught up in trying to prove a point or defend your position, but this can quickly escalate into unnecessary arguments or power struggles.
This square can make you feel like you need to fight for what’s right, but it’s important to pick your battles carefully. Rather than pushing against the grain, find a middle ground where you can assert your needs without causing unnecessary friction. The ability to remain calm under pressure is tested, so stay grounded and remember the bigger picture.
October 17th: Full Moon in Aries & Venus Enters Sagittarius
Spiritual Illumination
A powerful Full Moon arrives on October 17th at 24 degrees in Aries, radiating energy that’s close to eclipse-level intensity. Although not technically an eclipse, this Full Moon brings to light themes from the Aries Solar Eclipse in April. I’m sure you remember that energy. Those seeds are now ready to burst, urging you to access original ideas from the heart and be a source of pioneering energy. The Full Moon calls for initiating new possibilities through creative intention, even before tangible results manifest.
The energy of this Full Moon is fiery and makes it easy to react to what has already happened, but doing so keeps us locked in the past, replaying old storylines and draining the mental energy required for new consciousness to emerge. When we’re constantly triggered by the past or the present, we don’t gain the opportunity to generate fresh, innovative ideas. We can be pulled back into old narratives when life mirrors unconscious patterns of past traumas. But this Full Moon in Aries is about awakening through these triggers, holding space for healing rather than reacting impulsively. By recognizing that we are not defined by our past traumas, even if remnants of them remain, we can find peace by letting go of lingering attachments to outdated energy.
Venus enters Sagittarius at the same time, bringing powerful and expansive energy to the cosmic field. Venus in Sagittarius during this Full Moon is a time of awakening. Our hearts are on a quest for higher understanding, guiding us to see the bigger picture and appreciate the connectedness of all things. As we navigate this energy, our physical bodies are also activated, shaking off old patterns, like burning calories with the fire of Sagittarius.
This electrifying energy activates our divine blueprint, taking our physicality, relationships, and outlook on life to a brand-new dimension of wholeness.
October 22nd: Scorpio Season
Navigating the Shadows of Transformation
The Sun makes its dramatic entrance into Scorpio on October 22nd, 5:13 pm CST, heralding a season of deep alchemical transformation. Scorpio, the essence of alchemy and shape-shifting, invites us to dive into the mysteries of the unknown. This is the time to unlock the true magic of manifestation through introspection and courage.
Scorpio season 2024 is set to be a dynamic period this year. Mars will enter Leo during Scorpio season. Pay attention because Mars rules Scorpio and retrogrades in Leo at the end of the year. Mars is currently in shadow, so its energy will be intensely felt during Scorpio season. Meanwhile, Venus will enter Capricorn during Scorpio season, bringing a serious and grounded approach to relationships and values. But wait, there is more this Scorpio season. Pluto shifts into Aquarius for the long haul, signaling a global transformation that’s been long-awaited.
Scorpio season is packed with potent energy and cosmic changes. It’s time to embrace the power of transformation and manifestation.
Happy Birthday, Scorpio!
October’s 2024 Energy Oracle Card
This month’s Oracle card is “Ingonyama,” Honour of the Ancient King from the Earth Warrior’s Oracle deck. It’s interesting to note that this is also last month’s Oracle card. So this is a powerful message, a reminder, a confirmation that an awakening is taking place—the healing and strengthening of the divine masculine energy within the soul to take action and lead with love, wisdom, and understanding.
This card brings a double dose of Lion medicine. The medicine of raw power, strength, and fearlessness. This is a call from the voice of your spirit, which is louder than the voice of your ego or any voice around you. While there is a time when the feminine principle must rise, it cannot fully emerge without the protection of the masculine forces. This means that you are asked to utilize your masculine energies for success so your feminine energies can flourish. It’s also a message to avoid sacrificing your well-being, strength, and dignity to please others.
Make sure you take time for rest and self-care. You have enormous potential and are held to higher standards because of your purpose.
How to Make Productive Use of October’s Cosmic Energy
Here are four essential self-care tips for October:
- Sacral healing: Boost your joy and emotional balance by engaging in activities that stimulate the sacral chakra, such as creative projects or dancing.
- Grounding rituals: Keep centered during this month’s changes by spending time outdoors or practicing grounding meditations.
- Curious exploration: Break the routine and spark excitement with a themed escape room or virtual reality experience.
- Mindful hydration: Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water and herbal teas.
In conclusion, October is about adjusting to the changing seasons while looking within to reveal the magic and mystery of the Universe. Allow the miracles to unfold by being gentle with yourself. Take a moment to breathe, appreciate the present, and be open to all the blessings this season offers.
Happy October!
Keep track of all of October’s astrological transits with our astrology calendar.