Read your sign's 2023 horoscope to see what's in store for you this year, or check out the Aquarius personality profile.
It's October, Aquarius, and that means Halloween, but you may be more excited that the stars grant you permission to school someone on politics. Make some noise if you want to. Just try not to fight with a partner when intense Scorpio meets messenger Mercury, and October sounds like a lot of fun.
Your September horoscope ended with a brings a full moon in bossy Aries that pushed you to talk about things. Such encouragement from the stars continues when Mercury enters your Philosophical 9th House on Wednesday, October 4. Get into a political debate. That's often frowned upon, as it can cause a scene, but if you find yourself at a social event and someone just says something that your enlightened self (yes, you can own it) finds absurd, why not be real about it? It's okay to be the reason people gossip sometimes, as a treat.
But while you enjoy occasional controversy, you zone out the entire world, even topics you're willing to call someone out on, when glamorous Venus enters Virgo and your 8th House of Sex, Death, and Transformation on Sunday, October 8. You find yourself feeling calm, grounded, and solely focused on your pleasure. And you deserve that. Lean into healing sex (you don't even need another person; sex toys count), or focus on the makeover aspect of the 8th House and try out a different hairstyle or have fun with interesting eye makeup (don't miss our 2023 Best of Beauty winners).
When Pluto, the goth ruler of the underworld associated with the 8th House, ends its retrograde on Tuesday, October 10, from your hair, to how you're treated by friends and coworkers, you're ready for an upgrade. When Mars enters its home sign of Scorpio, which knows a thing or two about renewals, and your 10th House of Social Status on Wednesday, October 11, you once again find yourself strapping on your armor, ready for battle. However, rather than call out some drunk douche nozzle, this time, you're talking to the people who have an ongoing and important effect on your life. Does your boss treat you with respect? Are your friends texting you back enough? Whether your needs feel big or small, they matter, and you're allowed to say so.
Are you exhausted yet, Aquarius? You've already had a pretty action-packed month. After all those battle cries, take a weekend off. When Saturday, October 14, brings a new moon and stressful solar eclipse, your risk for burnout is high. Catch up on sleep, binge-watch TV, no feeling guilty allowed, and please enjoy some delicious snacks.
If you're an Aquarius who is dating, when Juno, known as the asteroid of commitment, also enters your 8th House of Sex, Death, and Transformation on Tuesday, October 17, a sexual partnership evolves. This could mean taking steps to acknowledge your relationship, whether it's putting a label on it or just introducing your hot hookup to your friends. While early October (with levity) encouraged sparring, this transit is very beneficial to your plus one being welcomed with open arms into your chosen family. Try not to get jealous if some of your friends seem to like your partner a little too much. When busybody Mercury enters volatile Scorpio and your 7th House of Partnership on Saturday, October 21, you may feel possessive, Aquarius. But this isn't an argument you should start. First, assess whether anything uncouth is happening. Second, if someone does seem to compliment your lover a little too much, try to stay calm and collected. Even consider just letting it go if there's no threat.
When the sun enters Scorpio on Monday, October 23, the season of Halloween, being okay with being dramatic and trying not to social media stalk (Scorpio is the detective of the zodiac, but that energy needs to be challenged healthily); if we are to enjoy horoscopes keeping in mind the limitations of our economy and job market, you may have some welcome professional news come your way. Most likely, everyone will be putting on their Halloween costumes and partying the weekend of Saturday, October 28. It might be a big ask to advise staying in, but consider yourself warned: there's another eclipse on this date. Have fun, but be prepared that people may tend towards overindulgence and bickering, and it might not be as amusing as calling some bro out earlier in the month. But Scorpio season is also about taking risks and not caring what others think, so go ahead and celebrate, and 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.
