As October unfolds, we shift from the balanced energy of Libra to the deep dive of Scorpio. The month begins with a burst of assertive clarity (perfect for planting bold seeds of personal transformation) before making way for deeper reflection, healing, and regeneration. This is a month that balances outward action with soulful inner care.
Libra-to-Scorpio Transition: Health Themes This Month
-
Libra (Until October 22): Libra rules the kidneys, urinary system, and lower back. This is a time to focus on hydration, electrolyte balance, and posture. Gentle movement (yoga, tai chi, walking) supports harmony and prevents stress-related imbalance. Emotionally, Libra season highlights relationships, bringing awareness to how connection (or disconnection) impacts well-being.
-
Scorpio (From October 23): Scorpio governs the reproductive system, hormones, bladder, and eliminatory organs. As the Sun shifts here, the focus deepens on regeneration, detoxification, and inner transformation. This is an excellent period for gentle cleanses, supporting immune health, and addressing hidden emotional or physical blockages.
Together, the Libra-to-Scorpio transition invites us to move from balance on the surface to deep renewal within, honouring both relational harmony and personal transformation.
Artwork created using Midjourney
Astro Dates This Month
Times and dates are in EST
- Oct 1 – Juno enters Sagittarius (3:55 AM)
- Oct 4 – Pallas turns Direct (3:19 AM)
- Oct 6 – Mercury enters Scorpio (12:40 PM)
- Oct 6 – Full Moon in Aries (11:47 PM)
- Oct 13 – Last Quarter Moon in Cancer (2:12 PM)
- Oct 13 – Venus enters Libra (5:19 PM)
- Oct 13 – Pluto turns Direct (10:52 PM)
- Oct 21 – New Moon in Libra (8:25 AM)
- Oct 22 – Neptune Retrograde enters Pisces (5:51 AM)
- Oct 22 – Sun enters Scorpio (11:51 PM)
- Oct 23 – Jupiter square Chiron (6:19 PM)
- Oct 29 – Mercury enters Sagittarius (7:02 AM)
- Oct 29 – First Quarter Moon in Aquarius (12:21 PM)
Wellness Tips
🔥 Channel Aries Energy – The Full Moon in Aries (Oct 6) brings fire and drive. Great for boosting physical vitality with cardio or strength training but avoid overexertion by pairing movement with cooling, restorative practices.
🌊 Balance with Libra – With Venus in Libra (from Oct 13) and the New Moon in Libra (Oct 21), focus on hydration, kidney health, and gentle stretches to support the lower back. Seek balance in both relationships and routines.
🌌 Detox with Scorpio Season – As the Sun enters Scorpio (Oct 22), attention turns to regeneration and the eliminatory systems. This is an ideal time for gentle detox practices, hormone support, and deep emotional renewal.
🧘 Navigate Mercury in Scorpio – When Mercury enters Scorpio (Oct 6), thoughts run deep and intense. Support mental clarity and digestive calm with grounding rituals: warm herbal teas, journaling, or restorative yoga.
💫 Dream & Reflect – Neptune Rx enters Pisces (Oct 22), heightening sensitivity. Honour rest, dreamwork, and immunity. Magnesium-rich baths, calming breathwork, or early nights will keep your energy clear and replenished.
Upcoming Trainings
11th & 18th Oct Crisis & Cure Cycles – Learn how planetary transits trigger cycles of challenge and healing. This two-part lecture explores how both inner and outer planets influence periods of health crisis, and how to recognise, support, and work with these cycles to restore balance and vitality. More Info.
15th Nov Lunar Phase Healing – Discover how the eight phases of the Moon influence health rhythms, energy cycles, and emotional wellbeing. This lecture shows you how to align self-care, nutrition, and healing practices with the waxing and waning lunar phases to better support balance and renewal. More Info.
Featured On-Demand Training
Alchemy of Health – An introduction to the foundations of medical astrology. Explore how the elements, signs, and planets create your unique constitution, and how this energetic map reveals vitality patterns, areas of vulnerability, and pathways for healing. More Info.
Natal Chart Health Assessment – Your birth chart is an energetic blueprint of vitality, strengths, and vulnerabilities. In this lecture, learn how to assess constitution, body systems, and health tendencies through the natal chart, providing practical insight into long-term wellbeing and resilience. More Info.
🌿 Libra & Scorpio Season Support: Bach Flower Remedies
As the Sun shifts from Libra into Scorpio this month, the Bach flowers can help balance both harmony-seeking Libra energy and Scorpio’s intensity.
For Libra’s Need for Balance (until Oct 22):
-
Scleranthus – For indecision and difficulty finding equilibrium.
-
Agrimony – To ease hidden tension behind a cheerful exterior.
-
Walnut – For support during transitions, helping maintain inner balance amid change.
For Scorpio’s Depth & Transformation (from Oct 22):
-
Chicory – For possessiveness or holding too tightly in relationships.
-
Holly – To soothe jealousy, suspicion, or resentment.
-
Star of Bethlehem – To heal and release deep emotional wounds.
Together, these remedies support Libra’s quest for harmony and Scorpio’s call for deep healing helping you move gracefully from balance on the surface to transformation within.
Restoration & Regeneration
October holds a potent blend of bright beginnings under Aries, relational harmony in Libra, and deep regeneration under Scorpio. Honour the astrological rhythm unfolding: harness bold energy early, weave in rituals of care mid-month, and move into stillness and healing as the Sun dips into Scorpio.
Here’s to soulful activation and profound renewal this October.
Kira x
AstrologyOfHealth.com
