Are you ready to realign your foundations? This October brings a subtle yet powerful shift in the cosmic air, urging us to pay closer attention to what’s real – especially in relationships and in the choices we make. What may feel uncomfortable could hold the very key to meaningful growth. Are you ready to realign your foundations? Stay with me for some tips on how to flow with October’s cosmic tides.
The month begins with Mercury in Libra square Jupiter in Cancer on the 1st, bringing a wave of overconfidence in communication. You may want to say too much, promise more than you can deliver, or gloss over details to keep the peace. Grounding yourself in facts and listening closely can help keep inspiration from turning into exaggeration.
Venus conjunct the South Node in Virgo on the 3rd can pull us back into relationship and financial habits that may seem safe and practical, yet feel unsatisfactory. Early October invites us to pause, reflect, and ask: what are we clinging to out of comfort, rather than reaching for growth?
On the 6th, Mercury dives into Scorpio, intensifying our thoughts and sharpening perceptions. Conversations may turn more probing, and secrets harder to conceal. This deeper mindset becomes especially important as we move toward the Full Moon.
The Full Moon in Aries on the 7th is charged with complexity, calling for growth through our relationships. It illuminates themes of independence, self-assertion, and decisive action, exposing where we may have compromised our true drives too much for the sake of peace and harmony with others. On the same day, Mercury in early Scorpio tightly squares Pluto in Aquarius while forming a Yod with Uranus in Gemini and Neptune in Aries – adding tension to the picture. We may feel pressured to adjust how we communicate or face revelations and moments of truth that carry lasting weight. Confrontations or disclosures could jolt us into new awareness, yet the Uranus–Neptune sextile also opens the door to visionary insight – if we are willing to embrace change rather than resist it. This lunation can serve as a turning point, urging us to break free from repeating entanglements and act with authenticity and courage.
Mid-month, Venus in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces on the 11th, offering a sober reality check around relationships, resources, and self-worth. This alignment invites us to balance practical devotion with compassionate responsibility, reminding us that love is not only expressed through tangible acts of care, but also through commitment and endurance within the ocean of feelings. Boundaries – what we choose to accept or refuse – may be particularly tested now. For some, this could mean re-evaluating whether a relationship is built on genuine mutual effort or on vague promises and alluring illusions.
A gentler breeze arrives as Venus enters Libra on the 13th, its home sign. Harmony, beauty, and the search for balance come into focus, preparing the ground for the upcoming New Moon.
The New Moon in Libra on the 21st opens a quiet yet powerful space for planting seeds of harmony, fairness, and cooperation. It can bring a fresh beginning in how we relate to others and to ourselves: a chance to set intentions for partnerships built on equality and mutual respect. With Venus also in Libra, the call for beauty, grace, and genuine connection is amplified – what we initiate now can set new dynamics in motion, shaping the way we approach relationships in the months ahead.
The very next day, on the 22nd, the Sun enters Scorpio, shifting the focus toward depth and transformation. What was seeded under the Libra New Moon now begins to push for emotional truth, intensity, and the urge to face what lies beneath the surface.
Throughout October, Pluto stations in Aquarius, turning direct on the 14th. This long station suggests a collective shift in power concerning technology and social networks – including AI. With Uranus and Neptune retrograde all month, the background hum is one of reflection and reevaluation. We are being asked to sense where the future is already tugging at us, and to let go of what no longer aligns.
October closes with Mercury entering Sagittarius on the 29th, shifting our thoughts from probing trust and depth to broader horizons. Where Scorpio sharpened focus, Sagittarius invites vision, perspective, and open, inspiring conversations.
Themes of the month: relationships tested and redefined, communication under pressure yet ripe for breakthrough, and the courage to initiate new beginnings that honor both self and other.
Tereza Bartova is a Faculty student, with only the Diploma Exam remaining. At this year’s Summer School, she gave an evening talk titled “Praga Mysteriosa.” You can find out more about her work at https://farvis.cz.
