The month opens with an October 2 Libra solar eclipse, stirring up powerful new beginnings in your finances and money matters. Today, you’ll seek a better balance regarding your spending habits. This could signify a shift in your income or making a necessary purchase. It’s a good time to take stock of how you’ve been investing your time, money, and energy. Have you been getting a worthwhile return on your investments? If not, it may be time to make some balanced adjustments.
Jupiter stations retrograde in Gemini on October 9, slowing down some of the career ideas and concepts you’ve developed over the last several months. As this retrograde unfolds, you may find yourself revisiting some of the dreams and aspirations you had for your profession that you put a pin in. If you’ve been spreading yourself too thin at work, this is a good time to consolidate some of your efforts and consider what plans are worth fully investing in.
On October 17, the Aries full moon brings your shared resources, boundaries, and obligations into immediate focus. You’ll want to fully exercise your independence in your financial affairs today, which may make splitting these responsibilities with other people more challenging. It’s important not to take on the burdens of others today, even if you feel capable of solving their problems. Today’s a good day to assert some boundaries, even if they appear a little harsh.
Scorpio season kicks off on October 22, shifting your awareness to your current skills, thoughts, and ideas. This is a fortunate time to dive into a study that piqued your interest or lean into what your immediate surroundings have to offer you. You may be engaging with your neighbors more than usual now, or collecting information about a topic you’ve hyper-fixated on. It’s a great time to surround yourself with mentally stimulating people, places, and ideas.