Horoscope
Virgo Monthly Horoscope
MONTH OF October
The hits keep coming, Virgo, but hang in there! October serves up a chance to recalibrate and discover new opportunities as eclipse season marches on with an annular solar eclipse in Libra, right out the gate on October 2 (the second in a two-part series that began on September 17). This potent new moon lights up your money zone, encouraging you to invest in your long-term goals.
On October 9, Jupiter begins its four-month retrograde in Gemini, slowing momentum in your ambitious tenth house. You’ve likely made impressive career strides since Jupiter moved into Gemini in May, but now it’s time to refine your approach and make sure you’re on the right track. Use this slowdown period to reflect and recalibrate before charging forward again in February 2025.
Another significant shift occurs on October 11, when Pluto ends its five-month retrograde and powers forward in Capricorn (for the last time in our lives!). Once Pluto resumes its direct motion, you get the green light to move forward with creative ventures and relationships that have been on hold.
Open a fresh spreadsheet tab: The Sun will visit Libra until October 22, energizing your second house of finances, security and personal values. Whether it’s organizing your budget, setting new financial goals or figuring out how to monetize your skills, Libra season encourages you to get practical and focus on building stability. With Venus in magnetic Scorpio and your third house of social media and local action until October 17, you have additional cosmic support to promote your offerings or to negotiate profitable creative collaborations.
Get your Etsy shop launched or look out for neighborhood vendor requests ahead of the holidays, especially around the October 2 annular solar (new moon) eclipse in Libra. Eclipses often deliver surprises, so be open to the possibility of fresh starts around your resources. This eclipse could spark sudden opportunities in your financial life, such as a new job, client or unexpected source of income. Whether you rework your budget or launch a new revenue stream, this eclipse sets the stage for success over the next six months.
This “ring of fire” eclipse packs an extra punch with the rare alignment of six celestial placements in Libra: the Sun, moon, Mercury, Jupiter, the karmic south node and Black Moon Lilith. This heightens your ability to communicate and strategize—a prime time to set intentions around financial planning and organization. With Mercury (your ruling planet) in the mix, you’ll have the mental clarity and practical power to map out your next moves. Put your creative problem-solving talents to work, Virgo!
Adding intensity to this cosmic stew is Black Moon Lilith , which will align with the Sun and moon at the exact same degree. Lilith represents the shadow side of emotions, often tied to anger or frustration when boundaries are crossed. This eclipse may bring hidden feelings to the surface, especially around financial matters or personal security. If you’ve been suppressing resentment about your income or workload, this could be the moment when those emotions rise up and force you to address them head-on. Use this celestial surge to advocate for yourself and your worth in professional and financial situations.
This is also the final Libra eclipse (and second-to-the-last installment) in the Aries-Libra eclipse series that began in July 2023, a cycle that has pushed you to balance personal resources with shared assets. With the eclipses activating your second house of earned income and your eighth house of joint finances, intimacy and transformation, you’ve been working to strike a balance between what’s yours and what you share with others. Over the next six months, you’ll continue to refine your approach to money, security and power dynamics in your relationships. There’s one final eclipse in Aries in March 2025 that will complete this transformative era!
Risk taker Jupiter begins its retrograde in Gemini on October 9, pumping the brakes in your tenth house of success and long-term goals. Since Jupiter entered this part of your chart on May 25, you’ve been experiencing a surge in professional opportunities, perhaps even stepping into a leadership role or making significant strides toward your ambitions. Maybe you’ve just had a case of cabin fever and have felt restless in a position or on a path you’ve outgrown.
During Jupiter’s reversal until February 4, 2025, you’ll have the chance to reflect on your career path and tweak your goals. Revisit back-burnered projects, tie up loose ends and make sure you’re on track to hit your bigger targets. If you’ve been rushing ahead without full consideration of your next steps, this retrograde can help ensure your ambitions align with your core values.
Is there an opportunity you may have overlooked? Do you need to re-strategize your approach to success? Use Jupiter retrograde to perfect your plans and make sure everything is airtight before pushing forward. It’s also an excellent time to reconnect with mentors or review old career strategies that may still hold value.
Shortly after Jupiter’s reversal, Pluto ends its five-month retrograde on October 11, bringing much-needed clarity and momentum to your fifth house of creativity and self-expression. Since March 2023, Pluto has danced between Aquarius and Capricorn, stress-testing the balance between your existing set of responsibilities and what makes you happy.
Pluto’s retrograde, which began on May 2, had Pluto moving between these two areas, excavating unhealthy power dynamics and control issues in both your personal and professional life. Since the fifth house also rules children, Pluto’s time here could also indicate an evolving relationship with your kin as they mature.
Now, as Pluto shifts forward, you’ll experience a final surge of clarity and empowerment. Even more significant, this is Pluto’s FINAL inning in Capricorn, wrapping up a 16-year cycle that began in 2008. This is your moment to fully embody your true self. Stalled passion projects may suddenly gain momentum, and you could feel more confident sharing your talents or pursuing romantic interests.
Speaking of romance, the Aries full supermoon on October 17 shines a spotlight on your eighth house of intimacy and permabonding. Full moons signal moments of culmination, and this supermoon could bring clarity and closure to an ongoing financial or emotional entanglement. If you’ve been involved in a partnership—whether in business or love—this full moon can push you to make a clear decision: Are you in or out? La luna encourages you to take action and stand up for what you want, particularly in relationships where power dynamics or shared resources are at play. Look back to the Aries solar (new moon) eclipse on April 8 for clues about what might come full circle now.
That’s not all! The Aries full moon also features a grand cardinal cross involving the Sun, moon, Mars and Pluto, urging you to be bold and assertive when dealing with sensitive matters. Whether you’re merging resources in a business deal or deepening a romantic bond, this supermoon asks you to face the truth and take decisive action. It’s not a time for codependency or sitting on the fence.
Make an extra effort to hold your firclass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” e on October 22 if you can. That day, a volatile square forms between the passionate Sun in your security-seeking second house and intense Pluto in your dramatic fifth house. One part of you wants to stir the pot just to see if you can get a rise out of someone. Maybe you’re craving attention or feeling insecure and needing to test whether they care about you. But instead of pushing THEIR sensitive buttons, how about just asking point-blank where you stand? Being overly direct may not work, but taking a back-door approach won’t either. (And don’t even THINK about snooping, Virgo.)
As the Sun moves into Scorpio later that day (October 22), the focus shifts to your third house of learning and local connections. After a season of intense reflection and emotional work, Scorpio’s influence invites you to get curious and reconnect with your community for the next four weeks. This is a great time to sign up for a course, attend workshops or participate in the neighborhood’s holiday festivities. Looking for a cozy nook as temperatures cool? How about a reading party like the ones organized by Reading Rhythms, where everyone sits in a communal room and reads a book. You get to be social (but not TOO social) and dive deeper into complex, intellectual ideas. Win-win!
Since the third house also rules communication, you’ll be able to tap into deeper wells of expression during Scorpio season—especially around October 28, when active Mars and inclusive Neptune form a harmonious 120-degree trine across your social and relationship sectors. With Mars in emotional Cancer driving your desire to foster deep connection and Neptune in Pisces adding a spiritual, compassionate energy, this trine offers an ideal time to work with others in creative and healing ways.
If there’s been tension or misunderstanding between you and a close friend, colleague or partner, this one-day transit brings an opportunity for healing. Neptune’s influence adds a touch of empathy and understanding, making it easier to see things from the other person’s perspective. Got a creative Halloween decor hack or recipe to share? With viral Neptune lending cosmic support, don’t be surprised if your social media post garners some healthy engagement!
With Halloween arriving on October 31 amidst the dark of the Scorpio balsamic (almost-new) moon, you’re encouraged to channel those “spooky” vibes and chase away the mental ghosts that have overstayed their welcome (anxiety, begone!). This balsamic moon phase is all about release and renewal, making it the perfect time to let go of stagnant conversations or limiting beliefs. If you’ve been holding back on saying something important or clearing the air, Halloween is your day to take OFF the mask and get real. With a Scorpio new moon arriving tomorrow, use this magical night to draft intentions for the new month ahead…then place them under a crystal and sleep on it!
After a September that catalyzed growth in your partnerships, October continues building on your relationship needs. The Sun picks up where Venus left off, remaining in Libra and your stabilizing second house through October 22. The dial on cuffing season is officially turned up!
Since this sector rules income and how you earn it, couples should not shy away from money talk. It’s an auspicious time to work out any tension around that touchy subject. At the October 2 solar eclipse, set long-term financial goals together, whether it’s buying a house or planning for a family (present or future!). Venus forms a harmonious 120-degree trine with mature Saturn on October 4, offering additional cosmic support for major adulting moves.
The love planets Venus and Mars spend most of the month in the more outgoing zones of your chart. Venus is in Scorpio and your expressive third house through October 17 and Mars in Cancer and your social sector all month long. Get out and mingle, either as a dynamic duo or solo. Single Virgos could easily meet interesting prospects through friends or just being out and about!
On October 17, Venus sashays into Sagittarius and your sensitive fourth house, making it easier than usual to open your heart, be more receptive and forgive people their “trespasses.” Enjoy this annual cycle for connecting on a deeper level. If you live with your S.O., you might be inspired to refeather your shared nest, whether with a major home-improvement project or just some TLC and decorating changes. Pro tip: Focus on the boudoir to get any stagnant chi flowing.
A lot of hidden details get illuminated on October 17, when the Aries full supermoon sends its potent beams into your eighth house of intimacy, privacy and joint resources. This full moon in your zone of extremes is ready to move you out of the gray area. The eighth house rules joint ventures, and this one could manifest an eagerly awaited proposal. Could a new “power couple” be on the horizon?
Float like a (social) butterfly, Virgo! Who says networking can’t be fun and productive? Your ruler, Mercury, and the Sun are both in Libra and your money zone (until October 13 and 22, respectively), connecting you with people who could help you in your quest for the next “perfect” role.
This solar power surge brings the opportunity to increase your earnings. Due for a raise? Don’t wait for THEM to offer it. Request a sit-down and remind the decision makers of everything you’ve accomplished this year. If you work for yourself, it might finally be time to increase your rates or launch that offering. With the October 2 Libra solar eclipse delivering fresh-start energy to your finances, a new opportunity, strategic collaboration or income stream could appear and build up momentum over the next six months. Eclipses bring surprises, and this one might come with dollar signs attached!
Resist the urge to accept the first offer or project that comes across your desk, however. With abundant Jupiter commencing its retrograde (reversal) through Gemini and your ambitious tenth house on October 9, you might be second-guessing your existing trajectory or revisiting an old project that needed some breathing room. (Here’s hoping fellow Virgo Beyoncedrops the long-awaited visual music videos for Renaissance and Cowboy Carter!)
Jupiter has been in Gemini since May 25, amping up your career sector. Whether you’ve been stepping into a leadership role or winning a high-profile client, you could use time to reflect on what path truly inspires you. If you’re considering an investment, get all the details and find out what’s required. There could be hidden costs or conditions that you didn’t notice at first glance.
A potent Aries full supermoon on October 17 can offset the effects of Jupiter retrograde, so strike while that lunar iron is hot! La luna beams into your eighth house of wealth, windfalls and joint ventures, delivering a potential business proposal to the table. Look back to the Aries solar (new moon) eclipse on April 8, which planted the seeds of what will come to fruition today or over the next two weeks.
Love Days: 10, 14
Money Days: 20, 2
Luck Days: 18, 26
Off Days: 16, 24, 12