Step into October with your saturnine horoscope. Firstly, we’ll encounter a preliminary introduction to the celestial symphony of this period. After that, we will uncover what September 2023 has in store for each zodiac sign.
As we cross the threshold into the new month, we are welcomed by Libra Season, whose Venusian energies urge us to seek harmony, shed what no longer serves us, and embrace authenticity.
It’s a Sun warmed by the gentle energies of Venus, which from October 9th departs from proud Leo to enter the grounded and pragmatic sign of Virgo. Here, it encourages us to appreciate the small gestures, the ordinary beauty, and the emotions we often take for granted.
Starting October 5th, Mars leaves Libra to move into that Plutonic and transformative space of the zodiac circle: the realm of Scorpio. It’s a Mars of depth, possessing all the courage needed to delve deep, even when waters grow murky and chaos topples order. It is a Mars that acts with passion and love; in sextile with Venus, it safeguards mental connections, the romances born from darkness, and the passions that arise from chaos.
Aries (21 March – 20 April)
You are halfway through your solar cycle, with the Sun residing in Libra, illuminating your shadow zone. In this realm, both within and beyond yourself, you rediscover the Other. Autumn strips the trees bare, and similarly, you too will uncover the liberating sensation of vulnerability. Transform your fears of exposure and the opposing energies of Mercury into valuable opportunities to reveal yourself, shedding garments that perhaps no longer suit you well.
As the winds of change rustle through the landscape of your life, it’s important to remember that transparency is a two-way mirror. In the spirit of Libra’s scales, your need for clarity isn’t just a personal quest but also a call to balance your relationships. As Mars dives into the complex waters of Scorpio, you may find that your intentions, although pure, can become clouded by the sediment of past experiences and unresolved emotions. To navigate these turbulent waters, it’s crucial to be honest not only with yourself but also with those around you.
Taurus (22 April – 30 May)
Venus in trine and Mars in opposition send you dissonant energies. On one hand, you yearn to let go; on the other, you find it hard to trust. While part of you desires to anchor to your roots, another part heeds the call to venture beyond, to explore uncharted territories. Instead of being daunted by the weight of doubt, allow yourself to surrender and embrace the ebb and flow of life with its highs and lows. You are not programmed machines designed to be perpetually constant; you need not choose solely between black and white. You can embrace uncertainty and give yourself permission to welcome life’s shades of gray.
In this kaleidoscope of conflicting energies, it’s important to remember that fluidity is not just a state of being, but a valuable skill. Just as water takes the shape of its container, you too can adapt and thrive in a variety of circumstances, allowing your boundaries to be permeable enough to let life in. The planetary oppositions and trines in your chart are reminders that life is not meant to be static. Just as the seasons change, so can you – without guilt and without losing your core essence.
Gemini (21 May – 21 June)
A gust of positivity and desire will propel you to explore new horizons, both those external to you and those that lead to uncharted regions of your own being. While autumn beckons to slow down and reap the fruits of past labor, you are committed to sowing new possibilities across every landscape your mind can fathom. Love and passion are clamouring for room, and you grant them that space, opening the doors of your heart with honesty and genuine enthusiasm.
As you embrace new adventures and emotions, remember that sincerity is the true cornerstone of any lasting connection or personal growth. It’s important to open yourself up to vertical dialogue – to go deep, to excavate the depths of your own psyche and relationships – even if that makes you vulnerable. Vulnerability is not a weakness; rather, it’s a form of strength that few dare to showcase. It’s the opening that lets in the light, the softness that can hold the most power. By laying bare your dreams, fears, and insecurities, you not only give others the permission to do the same, but you also allow for authentic relationships to flourish.
Cancer (22 June – 23 July)
Autumn introduces a touch of confusion to your skies, bringing with it a subsequent longing for clarity. You will strive to discern where chaos ends and clarity begins, and it is precisely in this quest that you will find the right answers. Mars bestows upon you the requisite courage to navigate the murky waters of your life and your past, while Venus smiles upon you from a distance, assisting you in resolving lingering, unsettled matters.
Mars’ transit through Scorpio injects a much-needed dose of vitality and urgency into your typically languid Cancerian tendencies. This planetary movement encourages you to dive deep into your emotional reservoirs, urging you to act where you might have hesitated before. It’s as if Mars in Scorpio hands you a lantern to light your way through the darker corridors of your psyche, compelling you to face and transform the unresolved issues that have long lurked there. The energies of Mars provide you with the audacity to probe into the mysteries of your soul, prompting changes that are not just skin-deep but penetrate to the very core of your being.
Leo (23 July – 23 August)
You may not trust, you may not feel seen, you may not feel valued, and you might even feel ill-suited in certain situations. And when life presents you with two paths – either to close off and become defensive or to embrace your insecurities and opt for growth – you will choose the latter. Because you are a Leo, and you inherently prefer the light to the darkness.
Resisting the urge to flee from fear is not just a choice; for you, Leo, it’s almost a primal calling. Your fiery essence is tailor-made to face challenges, to confront rather than to run. Mercury in sextile further aids this, sharpening your mental faculties and offering you the words and wisdom to understand not just the situations you face but also yourself. This celestial alignment promotes self-expression, allowing you to articulate your fears and hopes with the same eloquence that you would command a stage. As you work through your fears, this favorable aspect of Mercury can become a crucial tool in your emotional arsenal, helping you dissect what scares you and why, thus enabling you to deal with it with characteristic Leonine flair. In the battle against fear, your roar – amplified by Mercury’s eloquence – is your ultimate weapon.
Virgo (24 August – 22 September)
Venus in your sign grants you permission to surrender, to loosen your grip, and to immerse yourself in the dance of passion, setting aside your usual need for rules and boundaries. Meanwhile, Saturn’s opposition prompts you to question whether the limitations you impose on yourself are real or born of fears, whether the deficiencies that distress you truly represent voids needing to be filled, or if you, too, can craft beautiful works of art from the chaos.
In this cosmic dance between Venus in your sign and Saturn in Pisces, you are granted not just the vision but also the wisdom to embrace your expansive self. It is tempting to hunker down, guided by Saturn’s caution, to not make mistakes, to not venture too far or too freely. Scruples and fears of going astray can act like self-imposed chains, hindering your journey towards your full potential. The key is to strike a harmonious balance, to allow Venus’s passion to take you places while using Saturn’s wisdom as a guiding light but not a binding chain.
Libra (23 September – 23 October)
You stand at the dawn of your Solar cycle, where everything is reborn and tentatively aligns itself on a new trajectory. You know what to hold onto and what must be let go. Even if doubt consistently lurks just around the corner, you manage it through contemplation and reflection. When the time for action arrives, Pluto, squared with the Sun, will propel you to confront transformation, rising anew from the ashes of the withered branches you’ve chosen to burn away.
In this transformative phase, you are like a seed buried deep within the earth, with the capacity to bloom into something remarkable. Change is rarely comfortable and often comes with its set of trials, yet it is the essential component of any process that leads to flowering. As you rise from the ashes, don’t see the flames as destruction, but as a means of purification – of burning away what no longer serves you to make room for new growth. For a flower to bloom, it must first let go of its bud; for you to realize your potential, you must be willing to endure changes that may initially seem difficult but will ultimately enable you to blossom in ways you couldn’t have imagined.
Scorpio (23 October – 23 November)
With Mars in your sign, everything becomes more clear. You know what you want and how you want it, prepared to go to any lengths, perhaps even too far, especially when matters of the heart are concerned. The object of your desire becomes the beacon guiding you through even the darkest of nights, while Venus seduces you from afar and you readily accept each invitation. Take care not to lose yourself along the way, and consider lifting the blindfold that narrows your vision, focusing too intently on your goal.
In your fervor and Mars-driven zeal, it’s easy to become single-minded, but the opposition of Mars and Jupiter serves as a cosmic balance, urging you to pause and reflect. This planetary face-off can teach you the valuable lesson that pushing relentlessly toward your goals is not always the best approach. Sometimes, the universe has its own timing, and forcing the path could lead to exhaustion or missed opportunities. The opposition asks you to embrace the paradox: to act but also to let go, to pursue but also to surrender. Recognize that there are roads that unfold effortlessly, presenting a course that neither requires straining nor complicates your journey.
Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December)
Projects that once seemed unresolved or incomplete are beginning to show the first, tentative signs of harmony and order, allowing you to reap the initial rewards. When you realize that what once appeared impossible is becoming tangible, you grant yourself permission to pause for a moment of rest. Love, feeling the strain of Venus’s square aspect, calls upon you to confront those situations from which you’ve been fleeing.
Venus in a square aspect is not to be ignored; it’s a celestial signal that pushes you to grapple with ambiguities, to seek definition where there has been vagueness. While the momentum of progress propels you forward, it’s crucial to remember that clarity and definition have their own form of power. To define is often to liberate – freeing you from the web of uncertainties that could otherwise hold you hostage to indecision. This is a time to tie up loose ends, to settle the ‘maybes’ into ‘yeses’ or ‘nos.’ In doing so, you create a more stable platform from which to leap into your next chapter, fully aware and unburdened by lingering questions.
Capricorn (22 December – 20 January)
While others allow themselves to be distracted by the warm hues of autumn, you resolve not to be swayed by love – yet you find yourself unable to resist. Your realm is in a state of utter expansion; wherever you look, there is something new to see, hear, and experience. Even if the October sun is less intense, the sunlight in your own skies melts away all frost and illuminates even those parts of you that are in shadow. Though you hardly need it, fortune smiles upon you.
As you venture into new territories of the self and the world around you, it’s essential to remember that even in expansion, there’s value in pause and reflection. Your restless mind may resist the concept of rest, equating it with stagnation or retreat. Yet, sometimes, the most potent action one can take is to intentionally do nothing – to simply be, to breathe, to sit in the lush garden of one’s own life and relish the beauty therein. This period of seeming inactivity isn’t idleness; it’s an investment in your well-being, a recalibration of the spirit. It’s a chance to catch your breath, to gather your energies, and to prepare for the next phase of your journey. So let yourself rest; doing so is its own form of action, a different kind of courage that will only enrich your future endeavors.
Aquarius (21 January – 19 February)
Synergies and collaborations will serve as fuel for your fire. The trine of Mercury encourages intellectual exchange, and you thrive when you create harmonies and deep connections. You’ll need to overcome minor obstacles, adjusting your flow to sync with those you wish to harmonize with. Once you find the right frequency, nothing and no one will stand in your way.
As you navigate the path of synergies and intellectual alliances, don’t underestimate the importance of crafting a healthy space for expression – a sanctuary where ideas can flow freely, and where differences are not just tolerated but celebrated. Creating this kind of environment will not only improve the quality of your collaborations but also deepen the level of mutual respect. Such a space becomes a crucible for true creativity, where both you and your partners can grow and refine your perspectives without fear of judgment. It’s in these conditions that a harmonious frequency is most easily found, facilitating a flow state that’s conducive to collective success. After all, the richest collaborations are born not merely from matching each other’s energies but also from elevating them in a space that champions open dialogue and the genuine exchange of ideas.
Pisces (20 February – 20 March)
Love asks for rules and definitions, but you, accustomed to sailing imaginary oceans, find order constraining. You’re uncertain if what you want is truly what you need, or if what you desperately seek is genuinely what you desire. The trine of Mars sends you the appropriate energies to delve into the depths of your Self, seeking answers to questions you’ve yet to ask.
As you navigate this emotional labyrinth, the real challenge lies in discerning your true needs and wants, especially when it comes to love. Relationships are not just mirrors reflecting our desires; they are also windows into our fears and insecurities. Under the influence of Mars, you are given a cosmic nudge to look deeper into what you genuinely seek from love – whether it’s companionship, emotional security, or perhaps an adventurous partnership. This self-examination is crucial, for often we project onto others what we have not yet discovered within ourselves. Defining what you seek in love is not a limiting act but rather a clarifying one, helping you to better understand not just who you want by your side, but also who you wish to become within the relationship’s nurturing context.
