Key Dates for October 2025

We are finally into October which means Halloween (or Samhain) is almost here! What’s in store for us astrologically this month? Read on to find out:

6th October: Mercury enters Scorpio and Aries Full Moon.

As Mercury enters Scorpio, this intense and passionate energy may indicate obsession so try to work on creating space between you and this person or situation and think more objectively. Luckily this energy will be dipping in and out due to the retrograde period coming to an end soon.

The Aries Full Moon can increase motivation and you will be feeling ready to take action to finish your tasks. You may be feeling strongly about what you are aiming to accomplish and you can channel this into a tangible effort. It’s a prefect time to focus and become more invested in your goals.

13th October: Venus enters Libra, Pluto Direct in Aquarius and Last Quarter Moon in Cancer.

Well this is a busy day! Venus enters Libra, one of the signs in rules, and this can make Venus’s energy easier and more pleasant to deal with. Today is a good day to enjoy spending time with others one to one and you will be able to keep the peace amongst any tiffs.

Pluto ends its retrograde and appears to once again move forward. You will be able to focus on major transformations that help propel you towards the future you desire. Take control and use what you have learned.

The Last Quarter Moon in Cancer, the sensitive sign, is a perfect time to clear out emotionally. You could clear any stagnant energy that will allow you to free yourself up and make you more optimistic.

21st October: Libra New Moon.

This New Moon in Libra is a great time for forming new commitments, partnerships or alliances. It’s also a good time for compromise where you can find the middle ground, feel good about the direction you’re going and find some balance.

22nd October: Neptune enters Pisces and Sun enters Scorpio.

Neptune swings back to Pisces and this brings another chance to work on its energy. Get into your subconscious, connect to your spiritual self, strengthen your intuition and release any baggage you are holding onto.

Hello Scorpio season! This period is a time of intensity and passion. You will be able to focus this energy on something productive, bounce back from defeat and strengthen your will. Indulge in some research, investigate and empower yourself over the next month.

29th October: Mercury enters Sagittarius and First Quarter Moon in Aquarius,

As Mercury enters the sign of expansion, this will blow your mind wide open to big ideas and even bigger pictures. As Mercury is in retrograde, it will dip in and out of Sagittarius which means you may have to deal with blocks that are giving you feelings of running away. Work through this and keep going!

The First Quarter Moon is useful to make adjustments over the next week. These changes can help you shift into a new direction which will get you excited for the future.

31st October: Halloween/Samhain.

We are finally here! The day when the veil is thinnest between our world and the spirit world. What will you be getting up to? Let me know in the comments! However you celebrate, stay safe and enjoy the holiday 🫶🏻

Love Nicola x

The Witches Alcove