October 2025; Neptune re-enters Pisces!

 

This month The Sun transits through Libra and enters Scorpio joining Mars and Mercury. Venus transits through Virgo and Libra and Neptune retrogrades back into the sign Pisces one more time. Pluto turns direct and we have a full moon in Aries and a new moon in Libra. Once again we will see many changes in our lives and the world.

Full moon in Aries October 6th at 14 degrees Aries

A full moon in Aries has to do with new beginnings and new starts. Aries rules the first house of self and self motivation and bravery can be one positive side of this sign.  Aries however, is ruled by Mars, known as the God of War. Aries is a fire sign which can move quickly and act decisively. The moons conjunction to Neptune can cause confusion but it’s sextile to Uranus and Pluto will give it support. Aries is sometimes known as being hot headed and we can probably expect to see a number of people acting like this both personally and globally.  This has the potential to be an upbeat time for many however, and if you are looking to start something new and need encouragement or self motivation, now is the time.

Less than 12 hours before the full moon peaks on Monday evening Mercury enters Scorpio and squares Pluto. This is a negative and argumentative transit that can coincide with obsessive behavior, arguments and accidents. Many will be seeking answers and surface explanations will not suffice.

The full moon does not look good in the US chart as it opposes Saturn and squares the Sun. Saturn rules Congress and large institutions, laws and Civil Service and the Sun rules the leader or the President. When I wrote about the September 21^st eclipse I said that it looked quite restrictive. So many things are happening these days it’s hard to keep track but one story that did stand out close to this date was an attempt to suppress freedom of speech by taking comedian Jimmy Kimmel off the air which failed when voters showed their distaste through their pocketbooks.  This full moon looks restrictive in the country as well but with so much happening it will undoubtedly be more than one event.

Venus enters Libra October 13-November 3^rd

Venus in Libra is a great placement for the planet of love, beauty and values but it doesn’t start well. October 13^th Venus opposes Neptune. This can be confusing or it could relate to miscommunication or at worst lies. This in an unclear and deceptive transit making it negative for finances, love or anything of a Venusian nature. By the 14^th this transit will make more positive aspects.

Venus is considered ‘at home’ in Libra as opposed to being ‘at its fall’ in the sign Virgo which we are leaving behind for another year. When Venus or any other planet is considered at home in a sign it means the energy operates easily and smoothly in our lives, unless another harsh aspect is interfering with it.

Venus in Libra seeks balance and harmony, and typically manifests in relationships as compromise, fairness, peace and love! Libra is always searching for balance. This doesn’t mean Libra always has balance, but is always aiming for it.

With Venus is in its ideal placement relationships of all types may seem lighter, happier and people will be more inclined to keep the peace rather than hashing out angry or deep seated issues. We will feel a little more relationship oriented and there will be more focus on finding a special partner if you don’t have one. Perhaps the global community will be a little more interested in peace.

On the Same day, October 13^th Pluto turns direct. Pluto has a powerful affect in our personal charts if it is aspecting something for better or worse. That said, Pluto always affects world events so we can expect to see a great deal of news around this time.

Anything that has been festering in the unconsciousness may force its way into the conscious at this time. This is a powerful planetary change and things that have been hidden, both individually and collectively will start to show itself/themselves for what they are. Lawsuits that have been put on hold may move forward as can anything of this nature.

Secrets may suddenly be revealed or come out of the shadows and we may see situations or even people turn obsessive in some way as Pluto has an obsessive quality to it.

Pluto rules the dark and hidden undercurrents, sex, bullies and raw power or those who hold such power. It also rules ultimate change and transformation including death or the death of a situation.

New Moon on October 21st

 This month the new moon falls in the peace loving sign of Libra at 28 degrees. Libra’s ruling planet is Venus so this should be one of the more pleasant new moons this year. It does square Jupiter which means something could get blown out of proportion or some may feel overly optimistic but it is generally not a negative aspect.

Libra rules the 7^th house of marriage and partnerships. If things have fallen off track with someone this might be a good opportunity to correct things.

October 22^nd Neptune re-enters Pisces until January 28^th, 2026

This is undoubtedly the most significant transit of the month and one of the most significant of the year. Neptune has been in Aries since March 31^st giving us a preview of life in this sign. Pisces rules the 12^th house or endings in the zodiac and Aries rules the 1^st house or new beginnings so these signs are vastly different. We will have one more opportunity with Neptune in this sign to complete what we need to or get things right.

Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune the planet of creativity, compassion and at times confusion. It rules religion, the collective consciousness, the oceans and things that are hidden from view such as lies and secrets. In a sense it can relate to propaganda as Pisces is a sign that can be suggestible and Neptune rules lies.  This of course does not mean all of those born under this Pisces are overly suggestible. Many Pisces are strong individuals.

Pisces will remain at 29 degrees which is considered the anorectic degree or a degree of significance as it is the end of a cycle just before a new one. Many urgent/important things can happen on this degree and it appears to be a collective turning point between now and the beginning of 2026.

Neptune conjuncts Saturn in Pisces

With Neptune’s re-entrance into Pisces this means Neptune is conjunct Saturn. Neptune is considered ‘at home in Pisces. When a planet is at home it is very powerful and considered by astrology to operate well.  Operating well, does not mean we have to like the results, but whatever it does is very powerful.

The nature of Saturn and Neptune don’t mix well. Saturn represents our structures and Neptune has a dissolving effect. For a time getting a grip on what is real and what is not may be difficult. We can experience a shifting reality and have a hard time knowing where we are and where we stand.

Neptune spends long periods in each sign which makes it a significant and world changing event when it does change signs. When Neptune changes signs the collective consciousness changes as well.

We are leaving the old for the new. It’s up to every one of us to not be complacent and make the future what we want and to work for all not just selected individuals.

Neptune leaves Pisces January 26th for the next 165 years. Saturn leaves Pisces February 14^th, 2026. After this, the two planets will meet up once again in the sign of Aries.

The Sun in Scorpio October 22- through November 21st

On the same day Neptune enters Pisces the Sun enters Scorpio. This will be a significant shift as well because as the Sun enters this sign it begins its square to Pluto which peaks on October 24^th. This is another difficult transit prone to power struggles, major changes and significant events in the world involving power and control. Mercury’s trine to Jupiter will give us some help and stability but it won’t negate the square.

When the Sun enters Scorpio it begins its yearly trek through the sign that rules money and sex as well as change and transformation of all sorts.

Scorpio is a water sign like Cancer and Pisces with several big differences. Scorpio is considered the most intense sign of the zodiac and can be overly sensitive, brooding, mysterious, emotional and sexual. You have heard of Scorpio’s sting if he or she is unhappy and Scorpio is not afraid to use it. Scorpio can suffer from fits of jealousy at times unless they are highly evolved. Even if they are evolved they can still struggle with the green eyed monster. On the other hand, Scorpio can be a loyal friend and trusted companion if you can ever break down their barriers get to know them well enough.

Words that describe Scorpio are brooding, self-contained, secretive, ambitious, deep, dark, determined, loyal, jealous, resentful, stubborn, controlling and transformative. Some Scorpios are evolved and highly enlightened.

Mercury in Sagittarius October 29-January 1^st, 2026.

When Mercury enters Sagittarius it is in the sign ruled by Jupiter the planet of luck and expansion, and Mercury rules travel, communication, young people and our thinking. Our thoughts may turn to travel or family members/extended family and our thinking will be broader and greatly expanded. We may also feel more buoyant, upbeat and impulsive.

Mercury is not totally comfortable in this energy, but this does not mean things will take a negative turn. In Sagittarius Mercury worries about the bigger picture of things but can lose track of smaller but important details.

Mercury in this sign is associated with expansion and the spreading of knowledge that can have a great deal of depth. This is an outgoing time and socializing with others will come easier than normal even for those who are shy. This Mercury is about visions of the future and can shine a light on that that which needs to be brought to light.

The challenge with Mercury in this sign is developing discernment in the quest for truth and not falling prey to every idea that crosses your path or blowing an idea totally out of proportion. We must remember that it is only through discernment that we can we narrow down ideas to find the path to real truth, which is the true quest for Sagittarius. Mercury will remain in this sign for an extensive period of time due to its retrograde next month.

As Mercury enters this sign it begins its opposition to Uranus. Mercury-Uranus transits are unpredictable and can bring unexpected communication or events. It can be nerve wracking and prone to arguments and accidents so use care while driving. It is likely we will see unexpected events in the world at this time. Mercury’s trine to Neptune could add confusion to the mix.

Expect to be more open to new ideas, people and life in general. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign and mutable signs are subject to change and fire signs are prone to action.

October 31^st Happy Halloween. May your holiday not be too scary this year!