Astrology for October 17-23 2025

New Moon in Libra 28º, Welcome Scorpio Season

Early on October 17, the Sun in Libra will square Jupiter in Cancer at 24º. This can invite tests of character, a challenge to the way we embody or express our beliefs. Both of these planets want to share, shine, and expand, and for better or worse, we may face circumstances that force us to show up to do so. This square can be positive for creating motivation around self-expression. For flexing what you got, how you feel, and what you stand for. If you are prompted to strut your stuff, the goal here is to do so in alignment with integrity, to remain grounded in your truth. Should we be unaware, imbalanced, or aim to show off for the wrong reasons, there can be humbling results. What are you really about? How would you like to be known or remembered in being about it?

On October 19, Mercury conjuncts Mars in Scorpio at 18º. This puts a lot of power and intensity in uniting thoughts with actions. Mercury and Mars in Scorpio are a hell of a team when it comes to doing detective work or digging for answers, even beyond the seen realms, and then making moves based on their findings. We may uncover important information today or have a lot to say. Be careful of jumping to conclusions without all the facts, worst case scenario-only thinking, and pessimism. That being stated, listen to your gut feelings. Both the mind and instinct are sharp today. Arguments are likely if you do choose to share your thoughts with others. Words can cut deep. Be tactful. Engage strategies that go deeper than surface level. On another note, conspiracy theory rabbit holes, research of any kind, and creating strategies to achieve your goals are well starred. Notice where any forms of obsession have entered the chat. Are they healthy or destructive? 

October 21 brings the new Moon in Libra at 28º. What type of justice would you like to see in the world? What elements of balance would you like to see in your relationships? We have a beautiful opportunity to plant new seeds in these areas. This lunation brings the Sun and the Moon together in a square to Jupiter in Cancer. The ruler of this new Moon is Venus, at home in the sign of Libra. New intentions to expand our horizons in relationships and relational dynamics. Themes from the October 17 Sun/Jupiter can surface again (see above). 

On October 22, the Sun moves into Scorpio until November 21. This is a season ruled by the unseen realms, the shadows, and what lies beneath. Scorpio rules over taboo topics, the occult, alchemy, death and rebirth, and transformation. These themes are pulled front and center when the Sun moves into this sign. What are you hiding from yourself? What secrets do you keep from others? What are others hiding from you? Read between the lines. Pick up on energetics. The modern ruler of the sign of Scorpio, Pluto, just recently stationed direct in the sign of Aquarius last week, pulling a lot of focus to topics around power dynamics, control, and confronting uncomfortable truths. Go there. Life is messy, but transformation awaits. 

On October 23, Jupiter in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries at 24º. This square gets in the guts. Today we have themes around comfort zones, how they are challenged or avoided. Are we really able to live our truth? Go after our desires? Embody our passion? Express our beliefs? There is an element of higher learning required today. We can feel poked and prodded by circumstances, triggered to face some of the ways that we run from our healing work, the work only we can do. Take the opportunity to assess where you are at with vulnerability. What is tender and requires care and attention? Superficial circumstances that are actually tied to unresolved pain within are begging to be tended to with intention. Accept the invitation. Over optimism or generalization in avoidance is an option, but not recommended. Remember the new intentions just set under the new Moon? How will we grow in this direction? 

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