“We cannot change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails.”
October is all about relationships, values, finances, and important inner realignments. The Sun moves through Libra until October 23, seeking to restore a new balance in our lives.
The month can feel intense and existential. Mars and Pluto create friction, while Chiron touches sensitive points. Be careful not to exhaust yourself through conflict. Endurance, physical activity, and taking good care of your body can help you channel these powerful energies constructively.
October wants to bring many things back into balance.
However, this rebalancing may not happen particularly harmoniously. It requires effort and can even become quite confrontational. Emotions run deep, and at times situations may feel existential.
At the same time, Venus turns retrograde on October 3 and remains retrograde until November 17. This begins an important period of reviewing our relationships, values, and financial decisions.
Beginning of October – Don’t Push Too Hard
The first few days of the month are intense. On October 2, Mercury squares Mars, followed by Pluto opposing Mars on October 3. Words can quickly become sharper than intended, conflicts may escalate, and power struggles in relationships or professional situations can become more apparent. Uncontrolled emotional outbursts, words, and actions can have extremely destructive effects. Stay in control and remain objective.
On October 4, the Sun also opposes Saturn. Limits become noticeable. Things may not work as quickly or easily as we would like. Obstacles may stand in our way. Saturn says: “This way doesn’t work – find another way.”
These days are therefore less suitable for confrontations or decisions made out of anger and impatience. However, they can clearly show us where a limit has been reached and something needs to change. From October 15 onwards, the sky begins to show solutions and brings greater optimism.
Mid-October – Realign and Reorganize
The New Moon on October 10 at 17°22′ Libra draws our attention particularly to relationships, partnerships, contracts, and agreements. As Venus is retrograde at the same time, this is less about immediately beginning something completely new. Instead, we may recognise what needs to be rebalanced within existing relationships, agreements, or business matters.
By the time Venus turns direct again on November 17, it will have taken us through a process. First, it shows us what is no longer right. Then we begin to detach and realign ourselves internally. During its final passage, we can take concrete steps based on what we have understood.
With the sextile between the Sun and Jupiter on October 15, the atmosphere becomes noticeably more optimistic.On October 16, Pluto turns direct again and Mars forms a trine with Saturn. Things can now be approached in a more objective and constructive way. What appeared as conflict at the beginning of the month can now be organised and dealt with more clearly.
End of October – Reviewing Relationships and Finances Once Again
From October 20 onwards, things become more intense again. There may once again be struggles around power and control. Retrograde Venus squares Pluto. Relationship patterns, dependencies, power struggles, and financial issues may rise to the surface again.
On October 23, the Sun enters Scorpio, taking us away from Libra’s tendency to seek balance and leading us towards deeper questions. One day later, on October 24, Mercury also turns retrograde. Until November 13, we enter another period of reviewing, correcting, and renegotiating.
The Full Moon on October 26 at 2°46′ Taurus particularly highlights money, possessions, security, and values and may even bring an era to an end. At the same time, the Sun squares Pluto. Decisions concerning finances or shared resources may therefore become much more prominent.
What Is October Good For?
October is a good month for reviewing relationships and agreements, taking a closer look at financial structures, and working through old issues where something no longer feels right. The middle of the month is particularly supportive for taking concrete and carefully considered steps.
October is less suitable for quick or impulsive decisions or for engaging in power struggles. Especially when it comes to contracts, major purchases, and financial decisions, it is worth looking closely and carefully checking the details.
October chronologically:
October 2: Mercury square Mars and Pluto – communication can become tense and confrontational.
October 3: Venus turns retrograde. At the same time, Mars opposes Pluto – relationships, values, and power struggles come into focus.
October 4: Sun opposite Saturn – limits and responsibilities become visible.
October 7: Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus – old conversations and relationship issues may come up again.
October 10: New Moon in Libra – realigning relationships, partnerships, and agreements. At the same time, Venus squares Mars – different needs may clash.
October 15: Sun sextile Jupiter – optimism, opportunities, and a broader perspective.
October 16: Pluto turns direct, Mars trine Saturn – good energy for consistent and considered action.
October 20: Retrograde Venus square Pluto – intense relationship, value, and financial themes.
October 21: Sun opposite Chiron – sensitive issues may become visible and require attention.
October 23: Sun enters Scorpio – themes become deeper and more binding.
October 24: Mercury turns retrograde and retrograde Venus conjuncts the Sun – review, reconsider, and reassess.
October 25: Retrograde Venus moves back into Libra – relationships and the balance between giving and receiving return to the centre of attention.
October 26: Full Moon in Taurus and Sun square Pluto – finances, possessions, security, and shared resources may reach a culmination point.
October 28: Venus opposite Chiron – old wounds and issues around self-worth may be touched again.
October 30: Retrograde Mercury square Mars – be careful with heated discussions, misunderstandings, and impulsive reactions.
Conclusion
October asks us not to simply continue as before. Relationships, agreements, values, and finances need to be reviewed and, in some cases, reorganised.
Not everything needs to be decided immediately. With Mercury – communication – and Venus – values, relationships, and finances – both retrograde, we are revisiting these themes internally, realigning ourselves, and then approaching the outside world accordingly.
Ravenna, September 26, 2026, Bettina Bettini
