By Meghan Rose
Welcome to spooky season, celestial babes! The month of October is a perfect time to lean into your spiritual side and sprinkle some magic dust over the more mundane aspects of your life. What better way to tap into this energy than with a tarot reading? Light a candle, grab a PSL, and remember as you read your tarot horoscope that not everything is what it seems this month!
When a new month arrives, it acts as a portal into a new timeline, giving us an opportunity to align ourselves with the life that we want. To make this shift easier, each sign has its own tarot card for the month to help guide you into your dream life with ease.
The tarot is composed of 78 cards: 56 Minor Arcana cards that discuss people, seasons of time, and subtle shifts, and 22 Major Arcana cards that represent big, life-altering events. It’s important to remember that change is one of the only inevitable aspects of our life here on Earth, and the more accustomed we can get to embracing change, the better equipped we are to live happy and empowered lives. Allow the tarot card for your sign—and its corresponding message—to give you confidence and inspiration for the month ahead!
Make sure to read both your sun and rising sign below to help you prepare for the mystical month of October!
Aries — Page of Swords
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You are more powerful than you give yourself credit for, Aries. The Page of Swords is here to remind you that even when you feel like you’re tripping and falling along the way, the most important thing is to keep pushing forward. There is no such thing as failure if you can get yourself back after getting knocked down or, at the very least, learn from your mistakes.
When the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra arrives on October 14 it will signal a new opportunity for you to forge a special connection with someone else. The eclipses bring us an opportunity to enter into new, prosperous timelines but they may ask you to let go of whatever (or whoever) is no longer aligned with the present-day version of you.
Here’s the deal: if you’ve been struggling to feel accepted for who you are, this day will be a huge turning point for you. You will find yourself being reminded that you’ve always been special. You may also need to come to terms with the fact that you haven’t always been around the types of people who were confident enough to remind you of how amazing you really are. That’s their loss, not yours! Letting go of people who are secretly wishing for your downfall is better than spending time alone.
Taurus — Ace of Pentacles
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Woah there, windfalls of cash and opportunities! When the Ace of Pentacles arrives, your life starts to feel fruitful and abundant where it once felt barren and sad. If you’ve been struggling to see the bright side of life, October will bring you an opportunity to shift your perspective in the right direction and start to realize where you’ve been causing your own suffering. Instead of holding onto past pain or repeating old patterns, you will start to feel ready and capable of treating yourself in a kinder and gentler way.
This will be especially obvious when Venus (your ruling planet) enters fellow earth sign, Virgo, on October 8 and gives you the space to redesign your life from the inside out. You might feel curious and excited about new routines. That sense of exploration will bring you success, especially when you find yourself in the company of inspirational and like-minded people. Recognize where you’re holding yourself back, and instead of feeling frustrated with yourself, get excited about the opportunity to make a change and brighten your life up!
Everyone talks about “spring cleaning” but October is bringing you a chance for a truly transformational “fall clean-up” of your thoughts, habits, and social circle. By the time November arrives, you will feel like the best and brightest version of yourself through these subtle changes!
Gemini — Four of Swords
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Did someone say “time off”? It seems like your thoughts have gotten the best of you lately, Gemini, and the Four of Swords is here to remind you to rest. Remove yourself from the pressures (both internally and externally) that are telling you to work yourself to the bone.
Sometimes the greatest thing that we can do for ourselves is unplug, take a few deep breaths, and say “I am safe. I am in no rush. I am loved”. These simple moments of connecting with yourself will prove to be very powerful as October progresses. Especially when Mercury (your ruling planet) enters fellow air sign, Libra, on the October 4 and encourages more social interaction and group outings.
Set yourself up for success as your month gets busier by carving out time each day for time to relax and slow down. You are not meant to be a machine, Gemini, and even with your quick-wittedness and seemingly endless curiosity, you still deserve to be still. Let October mark the beginning of a new way of life, one where work-life balance is just as important as the balance you find and cultivate internally.
Cancer— Ace of Cups
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The birds are chirping, the leaves are rustling, and it seems like your heart is singing to a new tune, Cancer. When the Ace of Cups arrives it signals a new chapter of emotional fulfillment in your life. If you have been seeking out a new opportunity on something your heart is yearning for, know that October is the month when you will finally see it all come together.
This will be especially clear to you when Pluto’s retrograde ends and the planet of transformation finally stations direct on October 10, allowing you to discuss your feelings and desires more openly with others. You are worthy and deserving of the type of depth you crave in your closest relationships.
Don’t allow worry or doubt to creep in too much this month. There is no “other shoe” that you should be waiting on to drop. This month will serve you well as you find new ways to anticipate the best possible outcome.
Leo — The Hierophant
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Sweet Leo, the month of October is offering you an opportunity to reach out to someone that you are inspired by. You may finally find out that there are easier ways to get to your goals than doing it all yourself. Instead of leaning into hyper-individualism and thinking that there is nobility in suffering, October will offer you the chance to find a reliable support system in the people around you.
My advice is to let go of any fear that you may have in initiating a connection. Other people will be very receptive to your requests, so don’t be afraid to ask for what you want this month. The worst they could say is “no”.
As you start to string your work, connections, and experience together, it will all make sense as to why your success is happening now. When the sun (your ruling planet) enters into sultry and passionate Scorpio on October 23, look for news pertaining to your career. You may even have a boost in your title or pay due to your connections in the industry. Lean into how worthy you are in October and others will happily follow suit!
Virgo— King of Cups
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When the King of Cups arrives, it signals an opportunity to connect with your deepest emotions without getting swept up in them. This could also be due to finding a great sense of togetherness in your close relationships, Virgo. It is time to let the people around you know just how much you love and appreciate them, and that includes reminding yourself.
When you are in a state of acceptance over the things that you cannot control, a constantly moving and changing world no longer feels so scary or overwhelming. It seems like you have finally found discernment between what is your responsibility, and what (or who) is not. This awareness will set you free from some of the painful parts of relating to others and the world around you. This feeling will be especially poignant around October 8 when Venus (the planet of love, desire, and money) enters your sign and sets your confidence ablaze. When you trust yourself, it becomes much easier to trust what lays ahead without needing to control it. Enjoy this liberating feeling this month.
Libra — The Chariot
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It looks like the month ahead is filled with opportunities for you to leave your past behind and finally start a new chapter, Libra. There is no going back, and that’s a beautiful thing because what lies ahead is even more important for you. There have been mistakes you’ve made, but you are human.
Reminding yourself that change and transformation are positive experiences will make this shift much less complicated for you. Even if it feels like you’ll never be able to recover from this, the other side of this portal of change will set you free. In fact, the new opportunities that will be offered to you due to this change are going to be beyond your wildest dreams.
This sense of optimism and newfound confidence will be most evident when the new moon solar eclipse in your sign arrives on October 14 and offers you an opportunity to be free of the weight of your past. Don’t look back, Libra. You aren’t headed there.
Scorpio — Four of Wands
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When the Four of Wands manifests, it signals a time of alignment, togetherness, and a sense of unity. With this month bringing the arrival of Mars (the planet of passion and forward movement) in your sign on October 12, you’ll be given an opportunity to take your dreams and aspirations to the next level, Scorpio. Take time to plan out your next steps with a calculated approach. Even unfamiliar territory can eventually be learned and studied.
This month will offer you a chance to regain confidence in your passion project(s) and bring them to life. You do not have to wait for other people to give you permission to live your best life. When the sun enters your sign on October 23, there will be more to celebrate than a birthday for you. It seems that your place in the world will feel more secure than ever before during the latter part of the month. Try to stay present and focused on what is important to you, and be willing to say “no” to anything else. The payoff will be well worth your hard work and dedication.
Sagittarius — The Wheel of Fortune
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As October arrives, the Wheel of Fortune is here to remind you that sometimes the guidance and support that we are asking for can come through the most unexpected of sources. When Mercury (the planet of communication, technology, and travel) enters Libra on October 4, you may have an opportunity to connect with someone who will change the trajectory of your life for the better.
You may have felt like your career goals or dreams about your life have been sitting way far off in the distance, but this month will bring you a renewed sense of optimism and achievement toward your work and purpose. Stay focused, and trust that the process of reaching your goals is happening in the perfect timing. You would do well this month to have fun with the journey to get to where you are headed. Try to take time just for hobbies, creativity, and play in order to avoid losing steam. Life is about more than just work and productivity, so don’t lose yourself in the grind.
Capricorn — Eight of Pentacles
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When the Eight of Pentacles appears, it is a gentle reminder to you that your attention is one of the most valuable assets that you have in this lifetime. When you are worried about the wrong things, they seem to happen without fail. However, when you channel your energy into focusing on the things that make you happy, the things that are already going right, and the things that you desire… you’ll notice that the same anomaly occurs.
You are not being punished by seeing the things that you are fixating on pop-up in your life. You are being reminded of just how powerful you are. So take the time to clear your mind in October through meditation, stillness, time in nature, unplugged from technology and social media, or on a trip. Whatever it takes for you to remember that you are safe and supported on the journey to your goals, do this for yourself. This will be especially important around the time that Pluto stations direct in your sign on October 10, reminding you that your sense of self is always transforming and evolving, even when you feel stuck. One step at a time—remember you’re powerful, and still just a person in the world, too.
Aquarius — Five of Cups
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When the Five of Cups surfaces, it serves as a reminder to embrace loss as an opportunity to rediscover who you are and what you would like to fill that newfound space with later on. The key words here are “later on”.
Do not rush to distract yourself whenever pain, loss, or change arrives in your life, Aquarius. Instead, embrace the discomfort and allow yourself to find out who you are when you are in a “void”. Breathing through the challenges of life allows you to build up a sense of confidence and self-reliance. When the new moon solar eclipse arrives on October 14 in fellow air sign Libra, you will be reminded of how your perspective on life can either be limiting or liberating.
Empower yourself to set yourself free in October of any old habits or outdated beliefs you may have that are holding you back from true happiness. Give yourself grace as you make it through this new chapter of your life. And remember: if you were never lost, you would never have the chance to find yourself.
Pisces — The High Priestess
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It seems that this month is offering you the option to move on from something (or someone) that you are actively outgrowing. In order to do this, you will have to find new ways to spend your time in order to avoid falling back into old patterns.
October will be a great month for you to take up a new hobby or to dive into a new topic of study. Remember that no one expects you to be perfect at the things that you are learning. Don’t allow embarrassment to hold you back from living the life that you desire any longer. When Mercury (the planet of communication, technology, and travel) enters your fellow water sign, Scorpio, on October 22, you will be granted a newfound sense of clarity around what your interests are at this stage in your life.
You do not always have to fall back on old interests and old versions of yourself as the indicator of where to spend your time and energy now. Let yourself be curious about the current-day version of who you are and play, explore, and experiment accordingly!
Meghan Rose is an LA-based celebrity astrologer, tarot reader and writer who offers her expertise to clients and brands all over the world. She is the author of the “Intuitive Tarot Manifestation” guidebook and has worked with brands like Armani, YSL, The NFL and many more to bring spiritual practices into the mainstream experience. You can find her on Tiktok and Instagram at @the_meghanrose.