Monthly Horoscope: Scorpio, October 2021

The sun in Libra encourages you to get plenty of sleep: Your birthday season is around the corner, and it’ll be an invigorating time, so the sun in Libra urges you to slow down and get plenty of rest beforehand. Quality time alone is something else you may be craving. You’re typically a very private person, Scorpio, but you may be particularly discreet at this time! 

Mercury is retrograde in Libra at the start of the month, finding you reconnecting with the past, and you’re thinking back to September 22 as Mercury clashes with Pluto in Capricorn on October 1. Intense conversations take place at this time. Take an honest look at yourself: Is there a grudge you’re holding on to that’s weighing you down, or some other pattern in your life that’s making you get in your own way? This could be an incredible time to release yourself from the past and change your approach. You’re feeling especially powerful as Venus in Scorpio connects with Pluto on October 2: You know what you want and exactly how you’ll get it! Exciting conversations may be taking place at this time. Flirtations could be especially steamy. 

Mercury connects with Jupiter in Aquarius on October 3, finding you thinking back to September 20. Big ideas are revisited and reworked, and an optimistic, open-minded energy flows. The new moon in Libra arrives on October 6, the same day your ruling planet Pluto ends its retrograde. This new moon is a powerful moment for reconnecting with your inner voice, and with Pluto ending its retrograde, a deep transformation of how you think or communicate could also take place. On a practical level, this new moon urges you to get more rest! 

Venus enters Sagittarius on October 7, bringing blessings to the financial sector of your chart. Charming Venus in Sagittarius (a sign that knows how to close a sale) is on your side as you ask for a raise, increase your rate, and go about your negotiations. You may be selling something valuable or acquiring something special. In your relationships, this is a lovely moment to exchange gifts! You love giving lavishly, and while you’re quite strict about your budget, you’re usually generous and go above and beyond to give gifts that are meaningful to the people you love. Venus in Sagittarius also finds you especially appreciative of your relationships with people who add to your sense of emotional security. 

The sun meets Mars in Libra on October 8, and Mercury aligns with the sun and Mars on October 9: This confluence of energy activates a very sensitive sector of your chart, which may find you connecting deeply with your inner voice. It’s a powerful time to explore hidden parts of yourself. Your dreams may be especially active, too. This is a potent moment for releasing the past. Saturn ends its retrograde in Aquarius on October 10, finding you reflecting on your boundaries and needs at home and with family, and the sun connects with Jupiter on October 15, creating an expansive atmosphere in your personal life. The energy is social as chatty Mercury connects with flirtatious Venus on October 16—but watch out for power struggles as the sun clashes with Pluto on October 17.

Mercury retrograde ends on October 18, which could finally bring an end to recent miscommunications and delays, and Jupiter retrograde ends, too, creating an expansive atmosphere in your home and family life. Also on October 18, Mars connects with Jupiter, bringing a confidence boost and picking up the pace. Things may have felt like they were moving too slowly during Mercury retrograde, but Mars’s connection with Jupiter will help things move forward quickly! Emotionally, this is a powerful time to explore your feelings on a deep level and to release the past. The full moon in Aries arrives on October 20, finding you completing an exciting project. Full moons are all about release, and this one could find you wrapping up something that was part of your day-to-day routine. This is also a powerful moment to transform your habits.

Your two ruling planets, Mars and Pluto, square off on October 22, which could find you in the midst of an intense argument. Finding healthy, productive ways to express your anger is key at this time. The sun enters your sign, Scorpio, on October 23, reinvigorating you with energy, and Venus clashes with Neptune on October 26, putting you in the mood for a sweet escape.

Mars and Pluto’s clash may be quite jarring, and when Venus squares off with Neptune, you might be searching for an escape, perhaps by immersing yourself in a shopping spree or an evening of romance. Just try to stay grounded and not over-indulge: It’s important to take breaks and have fun, but totally distracting yourself from your feelings is another issue. If you catch yourself ignoring your real life, take time to be present and acknowledge your feelings. If you’re feeling confused about how to handle things, reach out for help. 

Over-the-top fun continues as Venus connects with Jupiter on October 28: This alignment is especially cozy for your home and family life, and it’s a lovely time to entertain at home, safety precautions considered. On October 30, the sun clashes with Saturn, which could create a gloomy, serious, or hardworking atmosphere—but Mars also enters your sign, Scorpio, bringing you a boost of energy and confidence! You may come off as a little more intimidating than usual at this time. The month wraps up with Mercury’s connection to Jupiter on October 31, which could bring an exciting conversation about how to move forward with a big plan after reworking and revising it during this month’s Mercury retrograde.

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