October 2025 horoscopes: Get ready for passion, romance, and fresh starts

Happy October! ‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice, and if the astrology of this month has anything to say about it, the emphasis is on the spice. A red-hot full moon on October 6th kicks things off with a passionate bang, reminding you of your power in and out of relationships. Meanwhile, lusty Mars is in the sultry sign of Scorpio all month, heightening the intensity of your love life.

Once romantic Venus enters Libra on October 13th, both the love and sex planets will be in their home signs for the rest of October, which bodes well for sweetening up your love life or spicing up your sex life. A flirty new moon on October 21st brings the first glimmers of cuffing season, and once Scorpio season begins the following day, you’ll be craving something as deep as it is delightful.

Libra

September 23rd - October 22nd

Happy birthday season, Libra! The full moon on October 6th lights a passionate fire in your relationship sector, pushing you to finally make the brave and bold moves that you’ve been tip-toeing around. Compromise in love is healthy, but not at the expense of your happiness. You’ll feel especially magnetic mid-month, so use the October 21st new moon in your sign to make a sexy birthday wish.

Scorpio

October 23rd - November 21st

Bold and lusty Mars spends the whole month in your sign, connecting you to your passionate side. Your heightened libido will only be rivaled by your skyrocketing motivation, so chase what you want confidently—in love and beyond. Your birthday season starts on October 22nd, and the last third of the month is an especially exciting time for romance. Open your heart to new adventures in dating and meaningful sexual connections.

Sagittarius

November 22nd - December 21st

The full moon on October 6th brings a lightning bolt of passion to your sex and dating life, so confess your feelings to a crush or try something new in the bedroom. Lots of cosmic energy is being directed toward your social life through the rest of this month too, making it a great time to get out and meet someone new through friends. If you’re in a relationship, try mingling with each other’s crews instead of staying in.

Capricorn

December 22nd - January 19th

You’ll be more eager than usual to venture outside your comfort zone in love during early October, so explore new people, places, and pleasures, especially after the full moon on October 6th. Break away from the self-imposed limitations that keep you from fully exploring what’s pleasurable. The last week of the month brings loads of luck, passion, and commitment in relationships, helping you figure out what you want and the motivation necessary to chase after it.

Aquarius

January 20th - February 18th

Love runs deep and intensely for you during the first half of October, as you sort through feelings. But the full moon on October 6th brings a nice break from the intensity, encouraging you to talk through what’s on your heart rather than bottle it up. Mid-month brings a romantic vibe shift, making you more open to adventure and new ways of thinking about relationships.

Pisces

February 19th - March 19th

Relationships feel dipped in honey during the first half of the month, offering you a sweet chance to work through disagreements and charm your way into someone’s heart, especially in the days following the October 6th full moon. Commitment is on your mind mid-month, so consider what you actually want from your lovers instead of staying in a fantasy. By the last week of October, you’ll feel more ready to act on that clarity, so don’t shy away from speaking your truth.

Aries

March 20th - April 19th

Maybe it’s cuffing season or maybe it’s cosmic energy, but relationships are on your mind all month long. Consider how your vision of true partnership has evolved. The full moon in your sign on October 6th will help you clarify what you want from love and let go of patterns that are holding you back. Two weeks later, the new moon is brimming with romance, sparking the potential for a new fall connection.

Taurus

April 20th - May 20th

With strong and sexy Mars in your relationship zone all month, you’re feeling revved up and ready to take charge of your love life. The first half of October sparkles with romance, and the second week is especially ripe for exciting conversations and flirtations. Once Scorpio season begins on October 22nd, you’ll have a clearer vision of what you need from a partner, so open your heart to deeper commitments.

Gemini

May 21st - June 20th

There’s lots of potential for romance this October, but your sex and dating life really picks up steam mid-month, when amorous Venus lights up the most passionate part of your chart. Charm your crush or spice up your sex life with a current partner. The new moon on October 21st brings peak flirtatious fall magic, paving the way for an autumn fling or or a deeper sense of commitment with a current lover.

Cancer

June 21st - July 22nd

You may be feeling a little bolder in the bedroom than usual this month, so lean into your libido and let your passion lead the way. Don’t be afraid to make the first move. The second week of October could bring meaningful conversations with a lover. Share what’s truly on your heart. Once Scorpio season starts on October 22nd, your dating life gets a zhuzh, and relationships get a sultry dash of sexiness.

Leo

July 23rd - August 22nd

The October 6th full moon lights up your adventurous side, making it a great time to explore outside your usual realm of love. Experiment with something (or someone) new. The second week of the month challenges you to balance boundaries with desire, so honor your heart while you let your body talk. Speaking of talking, the October 21st new moon brings chances to flirt or have heartfelt conversations with someone special.

Virgo

August 23rd - September 22nd

Venus continues sparkling through your sign until mid-October, making this an excellent time to charm your way into someone’s heart. Use the October 6th full moon to let go of any lingering emotional baggage from relationships, whether it’s ancient or fresh. Two weeks later, the full moon grounds you in sensuality, sparking deeper connections through physical pleasure.