Horoscopes: October 21 to October 27

Illustration by Ash Cheshire

Aries: This week, a partial solar eclipse on October 25 reminds you to wait to make decisions until you have all of the relevant information. Things are yet to be revealed. This eclipse occurs in your 8th house and can increase your desire to personally invest in projects and financial endeavors. It may also deepen your intimacy with others. This eclipse can spark a trajectory of deeper practices towards improving confidence and skills. After the eclipse, you may find yourself getting more serious about commitments. The sun in fellow Mars-ruled Scorpio on October 23 has you feeling more comfortable.

Taurus: The sun moves into your sister sign starting on the 23rd. This solar transit highlights your seventh house (the house of romantic and platonic partnerships). You find that the best way to understand yourself at the moment is within your interactions with others. You get the most clarity passing your idea by a friend before starting things. There is an emphasis on teamwork. It is also a deeply sensual and romantic time; your energy is more slow and intentional; you want to tune into other’s frequencies. Your interpersonal skills are strengthening as Scorpio season progresses.

Gemini: This week brings the sun into Scorpio and your sixth house. You are more focused on creating good habits and organizing the details of your life. On October 25 there is a partial solar eclipse that denotes the beginning of eclipse season. You certainly don’t need to drop what you’re doing but an eclipse is a good reminder to collect all the relevant information before forging ahead.

Cancer: This week as the sun enters Scorpio you are feeling inspired and creative, but with that comes the vulnerability of such a tender heart. You are deep in your feelings. You have a desire to be noticed and appreciated as the person that you truly are. Put your energy into lighthearted projects to even things out if it feels too heavy. It’s never good to get bogged down with weight.

Leo: As we begin both eclipse season and Scorpio season, your energy moves inwards towards your very foundation. You may be getting to know yourself more profoundly, deconstructing power dynamics within your family, or creating mutually secure romantic connections with tangible goals. It’s a good time to gather strength and wisdom for the future ahead.

Virgo: This week the sun enters your communication sector, which can bring about new energy and enterprise. Socializing is highlighted so it’s an ideal move to make extra time for the people in your life. You may not be the most focused at this time, so work and motivation can be rather sporadic. Try to make the most of your productive time, and lean in to what you have accomplished.

Libra: As the sun leaves your first house and enters Scorpio, you are naturally feeling more retiring these days. You may be focused more on practical matters and personal stability. The partial solar eclipse on October 25 helps you to see what has been holding you back.

Scorpio: Scorpius, the constellation containing the burning red star Antares, is an ancient constellation that even predates Greek myth. It represents the scorpion sent by the huntress and moon goddess Artemis to challenge the hubris of Orion the hunter with its poisonous sting. The sun enters your first house this week and reminds you of your own burning red passion and your old (read: ancient) soul. This transit illuminates your self expression, your identity and your inner knowledge. You feel sharper and bolder. This month-long cycle brings pioneering energy and new quests. It’s a great time to try new things and put your heart into it.

Sagittarius: The sun in Scorpio transits your privacy sector. You’re feeling protective of yourself and you enjoy the comfort of familiar things. You enjoy sticking to a routine more than usual. The partial solar eclipse on October 25 is an introspective moment. You feel good letting go of things you have outgrown. 

Capricorn: This week the sun’s move into Scorpio boosts your motivation to chase dreams, be more social, and have fun. Others may see Scorpio season as grim or intense but for you it is a breath of fresh air. You are more generous with your energy these days. Romantic connections are more light hearted as Venus transits your friendship sector. There are romantic friendships and platonic romances. There are so many facets. Relationships are not just one thing. 

Aquarius: The sun is in your 10th house, the house of professional choices, reputation and honor. You are feeling determined to see your goals through to the end while staying true to your values. You have some hard boundaries around “selling out.” You are focused on practical things. People are noticing your efforts.

Pisces: This week, the sun begins its transit of Scorpio and your 9th house. This illuminates your philosophy, travel and education sector. It is a time of learning deeply from and with others. You are expanding the realm of what you believe is possible. You have no tolerance for artifice and shallow pursuits.

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