Read your sign's 2023 horoscope to see what's in store for you this year, or check out the Taurus personality profile.
Welcome to October, Taurus. This luxuriously haunted month brings change, but don't worry, there are also plenty of excuses to relax at home processing. Your September horoscope reminded you that you deserve nice things, or, you know, basic rights, by being paid your worth. Of course, in an economy like ours, one cannot look to horoscopes for financial advice. To suggest otherwise would be irresponsible as an astrologer, but so would failing to tell you which days the stars bring opportunities. When abundant Venus enters earth sign Virgo on Sunday, October 8, the stars align to bring prosperity, whether that's joy in a relationship or a well-earned raise. Promise to remember that you deserve it.
Pluto, the goth planet of makeovers, has been retrograde since May. During this time, you made significant progress on a creative project, whether it was an assignment for work, a love poem, or that song you're learning on the keyboard. You're up to something, Taurus, that you haven't shared with the outside world. Pluto retrograde gave you time to hone a skill. When it goes direct on Tuesday, October 10, it's time to share that stealthy hobby with someone, whether that's at a dinner party with friends or finally hitting the send button. You're feeling bold, which is a good thing, when the fighter planet Mars enters passionate Scorpio on Wednesday, October 11.
After all that energy early in the month, you'll be pleased to hear that you have an astrologer-approved reason to stay in on Saturday, October 14. Due to a dramatic eclipse, one of two that occur this month, you're going to feel exhausted. You won't want to work, and you probably won't even want to play. You'll want to wear your comfiest clothes chilling on the couch with your favorite snacks. Pets allowed; no humans. Because eclipses can bring drama, just tell your friends that your astrologer said it's in your best interest to stay in.
Sometimes, early on in relationships, we can feel the need to say yes to everything. Especially if you're really into someone, you fear that turning down opportunities to hang out could give the wrong impression (unless you're playing mind games and saying no on purpose). But you're in need of recharging, even after the eclipse. So when Juno, the asteroid of commitment, enters industrious Virgo and your 5th House of Pleasure on Tuesday, October 17, you're finally feeling confident enough in a relationship, whether it's with a close friend or love interest, to decline hanging out. And you don't even have to lie. Just tell the truth, that you have burnout, and need to rest. It's a small but important step to take in any partnership, especially as Tauruses always strives to prove loyalty.
Mercury gets a bad rap because of Mercury retrograde, but the messenger of the Gods also adores a good time, especially if it involves bonding through an art form. When Mercury enters poetic Scorpio and your 7th House of Partnership on Saturday, October 21, catch up after all that lovely alone time over a play, concert, or dinner and a movie.
The sun enters Scorpio, kicking off Scorpio season, on Monday, October 23. This means that it's spooky season. Have you planned your Halloween costume or intimidating makeup yet? If not, get into the season Taurus. Because you're ruled by pretty Venus, you enjoy all things frivolous, such as costume and champagne. It's your duty to celebrate Samhain, pronounced sow-in, as the Sabbat the witches celebrate.
There's a full moon and lunar eclipse in your sign, Taurus, on Saturday, October 28. I'm not going to lie to you. This is a stressful cosmic occurrence and could lead to silly bickering, such as over stolen costume ideas or drunken flirtation with someone's ex. Oops. But, while other signs are advised to stay in, you are looking and feeling just too fabulous to hide from any Halloween parties. So go out and prepare for it to be messy. You'll be fine. We'll see you in November.
Wednesday, October 4: Mercury enters Libra
Sunday, October 8: Venus enters Virgo
Tuesday, October 10: Pluto goes direct in Capricorn
Wednesday, October 11: Mars enters Scorpio
Saturday, October 14: New moon and solar eclipse in Libra
Tuesday, October 17: Juno enters Virgo
Saturday, October 21: Mercury enters Scorpio
Monday, October 23: The sun enters Scorpio
Saturday, October 28: Full moon and lunar eclipse in Taurus
To see monthly predictions for another zodiac sign, check out our full list of October 2023 horoscopes.
