October Horoscope: The Pause Before the Storm

<p>Hello everyone! In today’s episode, we explore the astrology of October - a month to pause, turn inward, and reconsider what feels aligned before moving ahead with our next big plans.</p><p>With Venus retrograde in Libra and our transition into Libra season, there is an emphasis on diplomacy, connection, and finding common ground. We may feel drawn to restore harmony, revisit agreements, or find a more balanced way of relating to one another. What unfolds during this retrograde may not be permanent. </p><p>We also discuss the upcoming Mercury retrograde and its potential to complicate communication, travel, and technology. </p><p>Pluto turning direct, opposing Mars and Jupiter may bring another layer to the conversation: information coming to the surface, previously hidden dynamics being illuminated, and possible themes involving housing and the housing market. </p><p>The New Moon in Virgo and Full Moon in Ashwini bring our attention to health, healing, and the routines that support us. Where do we need more care? What needs adjusting? And is lack of alignment contributing to malaise?</p><p>I hope this collective October forecast offers some perspective as you navigate the month. Give yourself permission to slow down, reflect, and let clarity develop in its own time.</p><p>Dates: </p><p>October 2nd: Pluto and Mars oppose between Cancer and Capricorn</p><p>October 3rd - November 13th: Venus retrogrades 14 degrees Libra Swati</p><p>October 4th - October 6th: Moon in Cancer with Mars and Jupiter/Oppose Pluto</p><p>October 10th: New Moon in Virgo 23 degrees of Hasta </p><p>October 10 - second week of February Jupiter gandanta. </p><p>October 15th: Pluto direct 8 degrees of Capricorn in Uttara Ashadha</p><p>October 17th - : Sun is debilitated in Libra/Aspected by Mars and Rahu - Nov 16</p><p>October 24th - November 13th: Mercury retrograde in Libra at 26 degrees Vishakha</p><p>October 25th: Full Moon in Aries 8 degrees Ashwini</p><p>October 31st - January 24th 2027: Jupiter in Leo</p><p><br></p><p>Characteristics of Your Spouse:</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0</a></p><p>Soulmate Astrology</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUw</a></p><p>Christine:</p><p>website: innerknowing.yoga</p><p>instagram: astrologynow_podcast</p><p>patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast" target="_bla