These October 2022 self-care horoscopes for each of the 12 zodiac signs are based on the upcoming astrological transits, (the movement of the planets around the sky), and some of the general themes that are going to be activated for you in the coming month. As a witch, I’ll be sharing some predictions, insight, and inspiration on how you can most effectively nurture yourself and practice self-care this month based on the cosmos.
I highly recommend that you generate your birth chart at www.astro.com or www.astro-charts.com and read the horoscope for your rising sign but if you only know your sun sign, you can read for sun signs too or instead. Please note that in order to generate a chart with an accurate rising sign, you will need your exact birth time, as even a few minutes can actually make a difference.
October 2022 Astrological Transits
- Venus in Libra (September 29 – October 23): Much of October will occur under the thrall of Venus in her home sign of Libra. Venus is the planet of love and desire and represents your relationships, but also your connection to pleasure, intimacy, and money. With Venus in Libra, the sign of balanced partnerships, art, beauty, and conversation, you may be feeling called to check out your local museum, to buy a new outfit or get your nails done – or to finally have that big, deep conversation with your partner that you’ve known is coming.
- Solar Eclipse in Scorpio (October 25): Twice a year, we experience eclipse season, a powerful portal for transformation and evolution. For 2022 and the first part of 2023, our eclipse seasons are happening at new and full moons in Taurus and Scorpio. The first of the two eclipses this fall will be the new moon solar eclipse in Scorpio. Think of this eclipse as a deep descent into the underworld, a la Persephone or Inanna of myth, and an opportunity to explore the darkness within through shadow work and magick. (Note: This eclipse will be visible in Europe, Central and Western Asia, and Northeast Africa, but we will all feel its effects, even if it’s not visible where you live.)
- Mars Retrograde in Gemini (Starts October 30): Mars is the planet of action and passion. It typically spends about two months in each zodiac sign, but is about to begin a lengthy retrograde that will have Mars traversing Gemini all the way until March of next year! Mars retrogrades only happen once every two years and are basically the universe’s way of pressing pause, so that we can integrate lessons learned before moving back into action in a more thoughtful and aligned way.
October 2022 Horoscopes For Self Care & Wellness
2022 October monthly horoscopes are here! Don’t forget to read for your sun AND rising sign.
October 2022 Aries Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on your relationships and communications, big time! Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between self and other, to nurture your relationships and your me-time to equal extent.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of yourself that don’t feel particularly comfortable or that you have hidden away for a long time. These parts of you will be rising to the surface and coming into the light.
Mars retrograde is likely to be one of the most impactful transits of the year for you, as Mars is your ruling planet. Mars in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire or believe. This retrograde is inviting you to step past the fear of passionately speaking up in all areas of your life and to speak your highest truth.
October 2022 Taurus Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on the grounded, tangible parts of your life – your day-to-day schedule, rituals, finances, sex, and relationships. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between the mundane and the magical, to nourish yourself with daily rituals that feel simple and beautiful.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of your most intimate relationships that don’t feel particularly comfortable or that you have been ignoring for a long time. The deep conversations that have been avoided and taboos you have hidden from around intimacy and sexuality, as well as shared resources like your house or money, will be rising to the surface and coming into the light.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire or believe. This retrograde is inviting you to get comfortable speaking up in the bedroom and to voice your desires for greater pleasure and abundance.
October 2022 Gemini Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on self-expression – not just sometimes or when it’s convenient, but expressing yourself authentically day in and day out. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between play and productivity, between expressing your creativity for the joyful sake of it and creating for the sake of others or for your livelihood.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of your daily life, schedule, or even health that don’t feel particularly comfortable or that you have been ignoring for a long time. The need to revamp how you spend your time and how you fuel your body and mind will be rising to the surface and coming into the light.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire or believe. This retrograde is one of the most impactful transits of the year for you, since it is a rare retrograde happening in your own sign. Mars is inviting you to get comfortable speaking your ultimate truth – damn the consequences.
October 2022 Cancer Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on safety and nourishing spaces, connections, and ways of creating and expressing that honor your needs first. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between work and home, between rest and producing. You may find yourself doing a lot of nesting during this time, beautifying your home and spaces.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of your childhood that don’t feel particularly comfortable or that have been long buried or hidden. Love up on your inner child and be particularly gentle and kind to yourself as old memories rise to the surface and come into the light.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire or believe. This retrograde is inviting you to deeply rest and go within, to discover the truth, (your truth), through your intuition, divination tools, or even in your dreams.
October 2022 Leo Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on your communal spaces – home, friendships, your favorite bar, or the social media app you love to hate. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance in your conversations with friends, listening as actively as you share and asking questions to deepen the conversation and your intimacy.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of your relationship with feeling worthy of rest and self-care that don’t feel particularly comfortable or that have been ignored for a long time. The need to push through, to always have a smile on and to express only the socially acceptable emotions may be giving way to something more authentic.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire or believe. This retrograde is inviting you to learn to use your voice more passionately, authentically, and effectively in your community – you may find yourself running for office or starting or joining a new Facebook group where people can feel safe to share and discuss their opinions!
October 2022 Virgo Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on your work, career, and money and on speaking your truth in all of those areas. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between the constant search for abundance, (of money, love, pleasure, etc), and truly taking the time to enjoy the abundance you already have in your life.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself having conversations that you thought were long buried or sharing intimate details and deep wounds that you never thought you would say out loud. This would be a great time for some talk therapy!
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire and believe. This retrograde is inviting you to get more fierce, more passionate, and more assertive in your work. Get a little edgy and publicly share the truth that others are afraid to say.
October 2022 Libra Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on art, beauty, pleasure, love, and self-love – all your favorite things! You are really feeling yourself, with your ruling planet of Venus here in your own sign. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between loving up on yourself and sharing that love with those around you. Be sure to give just as much to yourself as you do to others.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of your relationship with worthiness, pleasure, and in your finances that don’t feel particularly comfortable or that you’ve ignored for a long time. It’s possible that some things could come up around debt or shared resources.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire and believe. This retrograde is inviting you to speak up for the truth in your spiritual and/or educational spaces – this may be a call out of someone you see treating others unfairly or it may be a call in, asking others to join you in the pursuit of fairness.
October 2022 Scorpio Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on depth, intuition, and all things mystical and magical – all your favorite things! This is your season, and you are feeling at one with the darkness. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between the mystical and the mundane – how can you bring your intuitive gifts into the real world?
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time – and a potently personal one for you. You may find yourself facing aspects of your identity that don’t feel particularly comfortable, like you are shedding an old version of yourself and rising from the ashes.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire and believe. This retrograde is inviting you to go deep within and to discover the truth in your soul. You may have been accused of being too much, too aggressive, too intense, and it’s time to release those old wounds and shadows.
October 2022 Sagittarius Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on compassion for others and equality and equity in your relationships. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between sharing your own individual talents and gifts with pride while also uplifting the voices and talents of others in your community.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of your subconscious and intuitive, higher self that don’t feel particularly comfortable – but that do feel wildly expansive. You will emerge from this eclipse portal more deeply in tune with your soul.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire and believe. This retrograde is inviting you to lay down any old people-pleasing tendencies in your relationships and to speak your truth to those closest to you.
October 2022 Capricorn Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on the practical ways you show up in your life, work, and in the world. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between work and rest, between showing up and serving and striving to achieve your purpose… and taking time to enjoy the pleasures of life that you have worked so hard for.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of yourself that you don’t like in others, reflected back to you like a mirror. Get curious about how those traits could actually be positive.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire and believe. This retrograde is inviting you to speak up for your health and to advocate for what you know your body and mind truly need.
October 2022 Aquarius Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on output and productivity, but making sure that you always center your creativity and joy in everything you do. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between being the student and the teacher – be forever learning, but also share your own wisdom with others.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself publicly facing aspects of yourself that you thought were private or hidden from the world. Don’t be afraid to be your most transparent, raw, authentic self in public – whether that means crying on Instagram live or writing a memoir about your experiences.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire or believe. This retrograde is inviting you to think about what your younger self wanted most – and to go out and ask for it. It’s never too late to experience joy.
October 2022 Pisces Horoscope – Sun & Rising
This month, you are focusing on rest, spirituality, and intuition – big themes of your life overall. Venus in Libra is asking you to find balance between exploring the deep, dark depths of your soul and also making time for beauty and pleasure. Listen to music that moves you or watch a comfort movie.
The solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25 is going to be a deeply shadowy time. You may find yourself facing aspects of your spirituality that don’t feel particularly comfortable, asking the big questions to which there are not certain answers or discovering that a spiritual teacher or leader isn’t who you thought they were.
Mars retrograde in Gemini is characterized by arguments and a passionate ability to argue for what you desire and believe. This retrograde is inviting you to defend your beliefs – but also to learn how to not to exhaust yourself arguing with people who are not open to your ideas.
