Monthly Horoscope: Capricorn, October 2021

Some great achievements may be taking place, and rewards or recognition are coming your way. The sun in Libra, the sign of partnership, may find you connecting and teaming up with exciting people, and some of these folks could be from your past as Mercury retrogrades in Libra, too. Old colleagues and friends from yesterday might reappear.

While the sun and Mercury in Libra keep things light and diplomatic, intense conversations take place on October 1 as Mercury retrograde clashes with Pluto in Capricorn. Powerful questions and secrets are explored. You might find yourself thinking back to a conversation that took place around September 22. A special favor or intriguing social connection arrives as Venus in Scorpio mingles with Pluto on October 2, and you’re thinking back to September 20 as Mercury connects with Jupiter in Aquarius on October 3. Mercury’s connection with Jupiter is a jolly one; people feel optimistic and big ideas are explored, but do watch out for exaggerations, and as always with Mercury retrograde, some revisions will likely take place.

The new moon in Libra on October 6 marks the beginning of a new cycle in your career and your life in public. This is a great time to make a list of future goals and reflect on your past achievements! You might feel frustrated right now if you don’t have a specific goal you’re working toward or are unsure about your place in the world. New moons are times for quiet reflection, so make space for meditation, journaling, and simply imagining things! It’s okay if you don’t know what you want to do next—use the energy of this new moon to daydream about possibilities, brainstorm, and explore your creativity. Pluto ends its retrograde on this day, encouraging you to reflect on themes like power and control, and to consider patterns in your life you want to release or transform. 

Venus enters Sagittarius on October 7, finding you in a much private mood: You’re craving a secret getaway, perhaps by yourself to unwind, or with a lover. You’re especially appreciative of partners you can trust with your secrets. The sun meets Mars in Libra on October 8, which could find you focused on a new career goal, and an important realization or perspective concerning your work arrives on October 9 as the sun and Mercury meet. Mercury also meets Mars on October 9, starting a new conversation concerning your career goals. You may feel a sense of urgency at this time, but be patient with yourself and others…Mercury is still retrograde! 

Your ruling planet Saturn ends its retrograde in Aquarius on October 10, finding you focused on themes like money, belongings, and security, and Venus connects with Saturn on October 13, encouraging you to connect with your intuition and your needs. Spend some time in quiet meditation to reflect on want you truly want for yourself. You may have outgrown your old wishes and desires, and it’s time to check in!

At this time you are especially appreciate of your friends and lovers who seem to anticipate when you need space or extra support. Capricorns are typically highly self-sufficient people, but remember that you don’t have to do everything all on your own. It is Libra season after all, and Libra is the sign of partnership! As Saturn ends its retrograde and you contemplate themes like leadership and discipline, reflect on how your partners encourage, support, and collaborate with you. 

The sun connects with Jupiter on October 15, bringing new opportunities and a cheerful atmosphere, and the mood continues to be friendly as Mercury connects with Venus on October 16. This is an especially productive time at work, and some good financial luck may come your way! However, an intense atmosphere arrives as the sun clashes with Pluto on October 17—watch out for power struggles or control issues, and call in a third party to help mediate problems with people who may be manipulative or untrustworthy. Emotionally, this is a powerful time to address your own control issues, and to let go of grudges or give yourself permission to move on from the past. This is a powerful moment for transformation!

October 18 finds both Jupiter and Mercury ending their retrogrades, plus Mars connects with Jupiter. Forward movement takes place at work or in your finances, and Mars’s connection with Jupiter helps things move along quickly, and could also bring you a big boost of confidence! The full moon in Aries lands on October 20: So much of your focus has been on your career this month, but this full moon shifts your energy to your home life. A climax may be taking place in a situation involving your family or living arrangement. If you’ve been doing research on your past or family history, something may come to light at this time. If you’re moving or renovating, this full moon could bring important momentum. You may also reflect on how you can create a better work-life balance.

Mars and Pluto square off on October 22, making it one of the most intense days of the month. Tempers may be especially short, and arguments that take place right now could be difficult to reconcile. However, this is also a powerful moment to break patterns; amazing transformations could take place!

Your focus turns to your social life as the sun enters Scorpio on October 23, and Venus clashes with Neptune in Pisces on October 26, which could bring sweet messages your way. Some insecurities or romanticization may pop up, though. Enjoy exploring your fantasies, but don’t make any promises or commitments you can’t keep. Venus connects with Jupiter on October 28, inspiring a romantic atmosphere and possibly bringing a dash of good luck to your finances! A gift may come your way.

The sun clashes with Saturn and Mars enters Scorpio on October 30, encouraging you to set boundaries, especially around money, and creating a busy atmosphere in your social life. You may be meeting some exciting people at this time, but Mars in Scorpio also finds you ending friendships or leaving certain circles, if need be. Mercury connects with Jupiter on October 31, ending the month on an optimistic note, especially in your career or finances! You’re thinking back to September 20 and October 3, and finally feel ready to move forward with certain conversations. 

Good luck this month, Capricorn, and see you in November!