Monthly Horoscope: Libra, October 2021

You may be running into people from the past or confronting a past version of yourself. You might be reconsidering the plans and decisions you’ve made over the last few weeks, and intense reconsiderations are made on October 1 as Mercury retrograde clashes with Pluto, the planet of the underworld, in Capricorn. You may learn some hidden information or have an intriguing conversation about the past, your family history, or something else regarding your private life. You may find yourself thinking back to a conversation that took place on September 22. 

Your ruling planet Venus is in Scorpio at the start of this month, which bodes well for exchanging gifts and gaining wealth! On October 2, Venus connects with Pluto, which could bring a special, valuable item your way, or find you connecting with someone especially intriguing. In your love life, this is an exciting time to get closer to your crush! Flirtatious banter abounds as Mercury retrograde connects with Jupiter in Aquarius on October 3, which may also find you thinking back to big conversations and wild ideas that were brought up on September 20. 

There’s a new moon in your sign, Libra, on October 6, marking the start of a new cycle. On a mundane level, it’s a great time for a makeover and wardrobe update. You may be making new introductions at this time, and emotionally, you could be reflecting on how you want to show up in your relationships. Perhaps the old way of presenting yourself or the roles you used to take on don’t work for you anymore, and it’s time for something new. Also on this day, Pluto ends its retrograde, which could bring an intense atmosphere at home or with family. This is a great time to rethink boundaries and get rid of clutter in your home; Pluto urges us to release the past and as it ends its retrograde during the new moon, it’s time to move forward.

Your ruling planet Venus enters Sagittarius on October 7, which generally inspires a sweet energy for communication and could bring a love letter your way! You might run into a cutie at your local coffee shop, and in your established relationships, you could find that you’re especially appreciative of the intellectual connection you share with your partners.

The sun meets action planet Mars in Libra on October 8, igniting a powerful spark within you: You’re famously a graceful, social butterfly who’s always eager to keep things peaceful, but at this time, you may be more confrontational than others expect, or find yourself beginning a new journey to achieve or win something important to you. The sun, Mercury, and Mars align on October 9, finding you understanding things in a new way, and there may be a strong sense of urgency at this time. 

Saturn ends its retrograde in Aquarius on October 10, finding you reflecting on which creative projects you want to commit to and what boundaries you need to set or maintain in your social or romantic life. Venus connects with Saturn on October 13, creating a great atmosphere for discussing commitments, standards, and expectations. The sun connects with Jupiter on October 15, putting people in a generous, open-hearted mood, and Mercury connects with Venus at October 16, creating a social atmosphere that’s great for connecting with friends and with lovers. The sun clashes with Pluto on October 17, which could stir up some control issues—it’s an important time to set boundaries at home.

Jupiter and Mercury end their retrogrades and Mars connects with Jupiter on October 18. Mercury retrograde’s end can finally help some delayed conversations or plans move forward, and Jupiter retrograde’s end could bring exciting opportunities in your creative or romantic endeavors. Mars mingles with Jupiter, finding you feeling especially confident as you pursue your love interests. It’s unlikely that you’ll be lacking the energy to party at this time, and you’re also especially energized to make art!

There’s a full moon in your opposite sign Aries on October 20, brightly illuminating the relationship sector of your chart. Something that’s been brewing between you and a partner may come to a climax. Full moons are highly energized and emotional periods, and you could gain an important new experience or perspective at this time, especially regarding partnership. 

Mars clashes with Pluto on October 22, and while it’s unlike you to be confrontational, you may find yourself dealing with a tense situation head-on. Watch out for power struggles. The sun enters Scorpio on October 23, illuminating the sector of your chart that rules security and wealth, finding you focused on updating your budget, thinking about asking for a pay raise, and generally reflecting on how to create a more comfortable life for yourself. 

Venus clashes with Neptune in Pisces on October 26, which could stir up some insecurities as miscommunications leave you unsure about where you stand or what direction to head. Try to keep your plans flexible, Libra—focus on things that help you relax, and connect with friends who make you laugh. The mood shifts as Venus connects with Jupiter on October 28, creating an especially fun atmosphere! An exciting invitation or piece of news could come your way. This is a great time for a romantic date or celebration with friends. People are in a much more serious mood on October 30 as the sun clashes with Saturn, and the best way to work with the energy is to behave maturely and focus on your responsibilities.

Also on October 30, Mars enters Scorpio, revving up the financial sector of your chart and boosting your energy to tackle issues relating to wealth and security. Mercury connects with Jupiter on October 31, inspiring an optimistic, open-minded atmosphere. Reconsiderations that were made during this month’s Mercury retrograde could help your big ideas gain some traction at this time. 

Good luck this month, Libra, see you in November!