JACKSON, Wyo. — The second eclipse season for 2023 is here, with an annular solar eclipse in Libra on Oct. 14 and a partial lunar eclipse in Taurus on Oct. 28. These cosmic occurrences will initiate a period of reorientation that will help you reclaim parts of yourself and your life you may have been sacrificing or ignoring.
While the metamorphic energy may feel like it’s causing distress, connecting with the local geography can help influence each sign’s monthly experience and alleviate some of the celestial feels.
Aquarius
These air signs need to focus on pacing themselves this month, since deep thinking and idealism can spiral out of control quickly with the intensity of the eclipses. Pick your battles by asking yourself where the opportunities for newness are, and lean into changing some things so other aspects can remain the same. To help foster that independent mindset, use time in nature as intentional self-care and reflection.
Pisces
It’s time for these water signs to put energy into unconventional wants and needs. Dreams or desires that may not be in line with your current trajectory or social context should get some love in creative ways that accommodate those feelings fully. The best way to combat the emotional rollercoaster of the two eclipses is authenticity, so use time by literal water like rivers, lakes and waterfalls to access the full shape of your water sign personality.
Aries
Now is the time for these fire signs to start communicating, whether it’s confronting someone, expressing love, asking for a raise or anything else that’s been stirring in your cerebral space. Let your conversations be guided by dissatisfaction and pair that with intense activity in the mountains to help calm the potential reactivity or competitiveness that communication can trigger.
Taurus
This month may bring some exhaustion to these earth signs, but letting yourself lean into the comfort of laziness is what will help you restore balance and build up your energy. It may be tough to fight the stubbornness that compliments your work ethic, but allowing yourself to slow down in the beginning of the month will let you experience more passion and fun in the second half. Try easy hiking trails or walks to experience more stillness.
Gemini
It’s an important time for these air signs to identify a muse, whether it be someone you know, someone from history, mythology or even a local wildlife species. Having someone who can inform your creative whimsy and derive meaning from your behavior will help keep you grounded with a balance between giving and receiving, so you don’t become unreliable in the heightened month. Time in the mountains will satiate your desire for inconsistency.
Cancer
With the moon activation this month, you’ll have a surge of energy that would best be directed at nesting tendencies. Expand the aesthetics of your home, office or any personal space – in this way you can nurture yourself and those around you and keep busy without draining yourself. The mountains can provide a safe haven for Cancers, so look to the Tetons for decorative inspiration.
Leo
This month’s energy is the chance for these fire signs to lean into your vanity to feed your confidence. Travel, meet new people and self-indulge by trying new things and directing resources to what makes you feel excited. Be bold enough to delight in your life, as it’s time to move on from anything that feels heavy by pampering your ego. You don’t have to be ambitious outdoors this month, just let the beauty of the landscape add to your life.
Virgo
It’s time for these earth signs to focus on money, using the transformative flow of the eclipses to invest, pay off debt, sell unnecessary things or make money in new ways. This can enhance the stability of your life during a chaotic month. To keep yourself in an analytical state of mind, focus on the geological formations and intricate designs of plants when you’re outside to help enhance your appreciation for what attention to detail can do.
Libra
These air signs should be ready to disrupt the status quo this month, whether that’s taking a needed day off from work, committing to something unexpected, spending more time alone or learning to say no to what you haven’t been enjoying. Surprise yourself, because your charm won’t make people like you any less. Escape any chaotic feelings by spending time near the ebb and flow of water so that the equilibrium can sooth idealistic anxiety.
Scorpio
Now is the time for these water signs to drop your unhealthy habits, which will only exacerbate the disorder the eclipses may cause. Identify what those habits are and follow your intuition to make decisions about what to move on from. Reflect on your past and stay loyal to the future version of yourself that you envision. Mirror the mountain’s duality – you can only rise to great heights if you explore profound depths.
Sagittarius
It’s time for these fire signs to focus on their relationships. Emphasize reciprocity and make your ambition more inclusive. This month’s shifting energy could test your commitments, but your independence will only get stronger if your relationships do too. As the month brings exhilarating opportunity for change, try to resist it and explore what you’ve already got – use your favorite places in nature to remind you of the value of familiarity.
Capricorn
These earth signs are in the perfect position to prioritize work-life balance. Friends, family and partners can give you the support you need for your job, and career success can boost your personal growth. Emphasize optimism over ambition and put more time into independent, creative endeavors to find the sweet spot between working and playing. Challenge yourself in the mountains if you’re craving a sharper sense of accomplishment.
This original horoscope was created by the author, who has over two decades of astrology and horoscope experience.
