Spooky season is officially here and it’s time to embrace our ghoulish delights with a little monthly tarot reading.
First, a look at the October cosmos: Mercury dives into Scorpio on October 6, igniting our emotions and intuition. The Super Harvest Moon in Aries on October 6 urges us to embrace our passions. Venus enters Libra on October 13, inspiring our artistry and romanticism. Pluto in Aquarius ends the retrograde journey on the 13th that began on May 4, pushing us to change. The new moon in Libra on October 21 motivates us to commit to relationships. Neptune retrograde moonwalks into Pisces on October 22, taking us back to the dreams we created in March. Now, we can use our knowledge and transcend the matter. The sun glides into Scorpio on October 22, evoking our power and tenacity. Mercury sashays into Sagittarius on October 29, encouraging excitement in communication.
With that big picture in mind, let's get into what that means for your zodiac sign. Here's a tarot reading by zodiac sign to guide your month:
Aries & Aries Rising Tarotscope: The Emperor, Ace of Wands, and 3 of Cups
Though you often tend to be the group leader, you're finding that working cohesively and diplomatically with others is beneficial. Not only are you making new connections, but you're also embracing magical insights that you would not have come to on your own. Plus, you're making friends who bring out your best. Collaboration will be the first of many, making you feel you can thrive and strive in a team. Get your group a little motivating gift for good vibes.
Taurus & Taurus Rising Tarotscope: 4 of Pentacles, The Lovers, and The World
To attain the level of security, stability, and love that you want and deserve, it's important to roll your sleeves up, do the work, and put in your best efforts. By choosing to be open towards these aspirational relationship goals, you’ll find that the bond you have with your boo heightens and strengthens in time. You have to tend to the partnership with TLC for it to grow.
Gemini & Gemini Rising Tarotscope: 5 of Wands, 10 of Cups, and Ace of Pentacles
Happiness requires you to let go of matters and people holding you back. Releasing yourself from unhealthy situations isn’t easy and can be stressful (since you are internally conflicted over how to proceed). Once you've processed the decision and are at peace, give yourself a moment to think and make moves (and maybe consider a small token to remind yourself that you've found your center). That way, you’ll be confident in your choice and won’t ever look back — only forward to better times.
Cancer & Cancer Rising Tarotscope: Temperance, 8 of Swords, and Knight of Cups
You are the only one holding yourself back from success. A lot of the fears that you've had in your head are situations that you are manifesting because you are afraid of winning due to a lack of confidence. Now, you're seeing that there is nothing to be scared of and that you deserve all of the honors that are coming your way. Stop being your own worst enemy, Cancer. And if you can't accept that in your own head, try writing it down.
Leo & Leo Rising Tarotscope: 5 of Pentacles, 3 of Wands, and Queen of Pentacles
Moving out of a place of insecurity and unsatisfactory finances allows you to evolve and transform into a better version of yourself. By being responsible with your spending, you can cultivate the bank account and cash flow you've been dreaming of. You are moving toward a fantastic place and space in your life. Try to be accountable and conscientious with your impulse purchases this month before blowing your money away. If you succeed, celebrate with a new wallet — but only if it's in your budget!
Virgo & Virgo Rising Tarotscope: King of Wands, 3 of Wands, and Knight of Pentacles
The time to take action is now; you have a lot of luck on your side that is pushing you towards setting intentions that will manifest your innermost visions into reality. The universe is working with you (not conspiring against you) and propelling you to achieve greatness, which will come to fruition shortly. The more you believe in these aspirations and goals, the easier they’ll be to set in motion.
Libra & Libra Rising Tarotscope: The Hermit, 4 of Wands, and 2 of Pentacles
Dr. Seuss once said that life's a great balancing act, and that sentiment couldn't be realer. You are working towards becoming an integral community member, but other obligations are standing in the way of a full-fledged commitment to a humanitarian endeavor. Finding a middle ground will be difficult because you feel more off-center than ever. Meditate on the dilemma and try to make the situation work. Don’t give up, Libra!
Scorpio & Scorpio Rising Tarotscope: Page of Swords, Ace of Cups, and The Hierophant
It looks like romance is on its way to you, Scorpio. Even if you're committed, you will find that the relationship dynamics are reaching a high, allowing you and your partner to delve into your love for each other. Perhaps a token of your love is in order? If you're single, this month starts with a promising beginning that will bring pep to your step and joy to your heart (you could rekindle a relationship with your ex, too).
Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising Tarotscope: 4 of Cups, 6 of Wands, and 2 of Swords
Stopping yourself from dwelling and focusing on the present will require you to purge the urge to lurk on other people's social media and compare yourself to them. At the end of the day, a lot of what your pals share on Instagram and TikTok is performative, and you rarely see the truth of people's lives. Focus on the fantastic things in your world to have a better personal vibe.
Capricorn & Capricorn Rising Tarotscope: Queen of Wands, 3 of Pentacles, and 7 of Cups
You should be discerning and decisive in the projects you currently take on to do the venture most aligned with your path. There are abundant opportunities (and styles) that will be open and ready for you to explore, as long as you hone in on the idea that sparks your attention and sentiment. When enthusiastically and creatively invested, you can fly high this month. You got this — go for what you want.
Aquarius & Aquarius Rising Tarotscope: 10 of Swords, The Empress, 9 of Pentacles
Although it seems like you’ve reached an emotional low point, you haven’t. Switching your view on matters gives you the opportunity to make things right — especially for yourself. The caveat is that you must look for ways to improve your attitude. Search for rainbows, butterflies, or anything that brings a smile to your face and warms your heart. You deserve that and more. Don’t get discouraged from the path.
Pisces & Pisces Rising Tarotscope: King of Cups, 5 of Swords, and 6 of Cups
Try not to get caught up in nostalgia because a momentary relapse into the past could hold you back from dealing with amazing things in your life. The best advice is to give yourself love and light and relinquish the sentiments you have that are bringing you down. Building yourself up by stating positive statements about yourself will help you avoid negative thoughts. Run, don’t walk, towards positivity right now.

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