Fall is officially here along with cooler weather, and your October horoscope 2022 likewise presents us with a relatively chill astro-weather for the first half of the month, making it a great time for socializing, travel, and busy schedules—before stakes get higher later on.
Mercury stations direct on October 2, clearing the path for smoother travel and planning for future excursions, and the rest of the month is characterized by planets moving through the air signs—Mars in Gemini, the Sun and Venus in Libra, and Saturn in Aquarius—making this an excellent time for group trips, celebrations of love like weddings and showers, and for artistic events like concerts and exhibitions. Love is certainly in the air; and there’s a sense of ease, grace, and even elegance in your relationships, new and old, during this time.
The planet Mars is highlighted later this month as it slows down to station retrograde on October 30, but also because this month's new and full moons take place in the signs Aries and Scorpio, both ruled by Mars. Mars speaks to how we exercise our will, power, bravery, and strength, and the many forms that they can take—from offense to defense. At the Aries Full Moon on October 9, we’re invited to stand up for ourselves through dialog and conversation. Miscommunications can be easily rectified at this full moon if approached with an open heart and mind, and direct communication. The Solar Eclipse in Scorpio two weeks later on October 25 is huge in ushering in massive change around our attachments and deepest passions. It asks us what we’re willing to do or give up on to satiate our desires.
Finally, the last week of the month contains so much celestial activity that travel could present difficulties, like fatigue, misdirection, or unexpected changes in circumstances beyond your control. This period could, however, also bring about profound and life-changing experiences while traveling. One way or another, you'll feel it.
This month moves like a deep breath: expanding in the beginning and contracting toward the end, so try your best to move with the flow of the season we’re in. Below, your October 2022 horoscope.
Astrologer's note: Below we refer to your signs as “rising” signs, also known as your ascendant sign. Horoscopes are more accurate when read this way—using your birth time and location, you can quickly find your rising sign online (it takes less than 30 seconds).
Aries Rising
October marks a month of major shifts as your ruling planet, Mars, slows down to a stop on October 30 when it stations retrograde in the sign Gemini. This is significant because Mars represents your identity, your body, and your direction in life. Mars goes retrograde the least often of all the planets, just every two years, so these are important periods for you. When your ruling planet slows down, you slow down—be cautious of over-extending yourself in the months to come. Mars retrograde is great for rest, research, re-strategizing, and reworking plans before moving forward. The retrograde lasts until January 9, 2023, so you’ll have over two months to navigate this transit.