Jan Spiller Astrology - Oct. Forecast

THE ASTROLOGICAL EDGE
October 2025
by Stephanie Shea

October looks to be a month of depth, meaning people will be less apt to make small talk, waste their time, or turn a blind eye to concerning situations. Much of this month's astrology involves looking at the reality of our situation and shedding attachment to illusory narratives that are concealing the truth. Worldwide, we may witness desperate attempts to acquire or maintain power from both authority figures and the people who are being affected by their decisions.

The Aries Full Moon on the 6th could bring an escalation to conflicts worldwide, and especially within cities in the United States where military presence and force has been increasing. In our personal lives, this month offers us the opportunity to examine painful wounds and purge toxic habits and ways of thinking.

At any given time, the planets offer us both challenging and beneficial energies to encourage our personal growth. This month, the inner planets provide opportunities for deep connection and the achievement of goals. The Libra New Moon on October 21 will support intentions related to partnership, negotiation, and harmonious feelings.

Shedding What's No Longer Real
Neptune, planet of dreams, intuition, and illusion, will move into Pisces on October 22, returning for a final journey in this sign before it settles into Aries for a longer stay between January 26, 2026 to March 23, 2029. We can consider the days between October 22, 2025 and January 26, 2026 to be a “wrap-up” period of anything we've been working through on an emotional level over the past 14 years. We're preparing for a new cycle of growth. Neptune in Pisces represents our deepest subconscious desires and highlights anything we may have been in denial about. The coming months will be a valuable time to release unrealistic expectations and set our sights on the dreams we can actually achieve if we just focus on them.

As Neptune is moving through Pisces for the final time in our lifetime, it will be traveling closely to Saturn in Pisces, and by the end of 2025, these two planets will be within 3 degrees of each other. Saturn is the planet of structure, rules, responsibility, and realism. When Saturn and Neptune join forces, we can become acutely aware of the ways we've been avoiding the reality of our present situation. On a global scale, this could manifest in the form of information coming to light that helps to dissolve illusions created by authority figures or anyone with a strong influence on public opinion.

In our personal lives, Neptune and Saturn in Pisces can help us to take a vision to the next level by mapping out practical action steps. In some cases, we may discover that we actually don't want what we thought we wanted. Saturn will also be moving into Aries early next year on February 13, setting us up for favorable new beginnings in 2026. As long as we're willing to do the work, we're being encouraged to dream big and go for it!

Hidden Information Uncovered
Pluto and Uranus will be in an exact trine this month, creating pressure for changes that may affect the balance of power in the world and our personal lives. Pluto will station direct on October 13, shifting any behind-the-scenes energy to the public eye. Changes that may have been brewing without our knowledge could emerge this month as a result. Pluto and Uranus are planets that push for drastic change. Uranus carries an impatient vibration that can help to speed up the slow-moving powers of Pluto. Issues that appeared to be at a standstill may suddenly gain traction and take off like a downhill freight train without brakes!

Uranus rules the element of surprise and Pluto symbolizes anything hiding beneath the surface. When the Sun moves into the detective-like sign of Scorpio on October 22, joining Mars in that sign, we can expect a rapid uncovering of hidden information. Uranus and Pluto will both be in air signs emphasizing communication on all levels—spoken, written, and any records stored in electronic devices. Technological advances will be likely around this time, yet human interaction will be crucial to bring information to light and make important issues relatable to others on an emotional level.

Challenges that Promote Personal Growth
Chiron, the planet representing inner wounds, will be in an exact square to Jupiter this month, which could result in a healing that has been necessary for some time. Jupiter is often associated with positive change, opportunity, and growth. However, in a tense aspect to Chiron, we may experience this astrology in the form of growing pains. Any challenges that arise this month will probably be part of our personal growth process and force us to do something we've needed to do. When we're willing to admit when we need help, we can benefit from this transit by attracting beneficial people who can teach us the skills we may be lacking.

The Chiron-Jupiter square will also be an opportunity to pass our knowledge along to others, particularly if we had to learn it the hard way. Use this astrology to make the best of difficult situations and find the silver lining. There is a mood of acceptance being promoted that is encouraging us to make peace with anything that is not the way we wanted it to be and focus on the things we can change and be in control of moving forward.

Find a Healthy Outlet for Excess Energy
The October 6 Full Moon will be at 14 Aries, making the days around this date a high-energy time. It could be difficult to sleep well and we'll need to take care not to succumb to impatient urges. Channel excess energy into productive action. This will be a great time to assess our physical wellbeing and notice if we need to be more proactive about self-care. We could realize that we need to advocate on our own behalf.

As with any Full Moon, people may get upset if they realize their current situation is not what they'd hoped for. Impulsive outbursts of anger may result for those who are not mindful in their communications. For those who have been working passionately toward a personal goal, this Full Moon could be a time when the results are noteworthy. The energy will calm a few days after this Full Moon—consider waiting until October 8 if you realize an important matter needs to be addressed with another person.

Finalize Decisions this Month
As the month begins, Mercury will be in Libra, making the days between October 1 and 5 an ideal time to work diplomatically with others before the fiery Full Moon in Aries brings out the competitive side in people. Mars will ingress into Scorpio on October 6, the same day as the Full Moon. This may be a particularly tricky day for communications. However, between October 7 and 28, we can use the power of Mercury in Scorpio to forge deep connections and gain a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

If there are matters to discuss involving intimate relationships and/or shared resources, these will be ideal days to bring up these topics. Don't be afraid to address the elephant in the room. On October 21, Mercury will enter the shadow phase of the next Mercury retrograde cycle that will last from November 9 to 29. We'll be wise to slow our pace as the month ends and avoid rushing into big decisions. However, anything that's been in the works for a while can be finalized this month, before we enter the Mercury retrograde period.

On October 29, Mercury will move into Sagittarius. Use the final days of October to take a step forward and create plans you can carry out in the coming month.

Favorable Days for Romance and Financial Dealings
As the month begins, Venus will be in Virgo, inspiring us to get organized and stay focused on personal and professional projects. We can use the first part of the month to make small improvements to our daily lives by creating manageable schedules and building in time for self-care.

On October 13, Venus will move into Libra, where it will remain through November 5. Venus is the planetary ruler of Libra, meaning it functions quite well in this sign, offering a sense of ease and harmony. Relationships can benefit from this astrology, and it will be good timing for any type of collaborations or team efforts. The days between October 13 and 20 will be particularly favorable for romance and financial dealings.

Mars in Scorpio
Mars, planet of ambition, passion, and anger, will be in the emotionally intense sign of Scorpio all month. This can be beneficial for anyone who needs to accomplish difficult tasks and get to the root of a problem. We can best use the energy of Mars in Scorpio to summon our determination and go after what we want. Scorpio is a sign ruling intimate partnership and shared finance, making October a great time to pool our resources with a trusted ally.

In general, people will want to bring any grievances out in the open so that a common understanding and healing can be achieved. We can release hidden resentments when we open the lines of communication and are willing to forgive and let go of the past.

Wishes for the October 21 Libra New Moon
The New Moon this month will be on October 21 at 28 degrees of Libra. The information below comes from Jan Spiller's book New Moon Astrology:

Since the New Moon in OCTOBER occurs in the sign of LIBRA, during this New Moon power period it is especially potent to make wishes in areas ruled by Libra. Among other areas, Libra holds dominion over these things: luxury, elegance, refinement, peace, beauty, diplomacy, balance, negotiation skills, counseling, marriage, giving and receiving support, one-to-one relationships, collaboration, cooperation, team identity, being companionable, tact, and sharing.

Sample wishes
“I want all thoughts of not being equal with others easily lifted from me.”
“I want to easily find myself putting myself in the other person's shoes in order to perceive them accurately.”
“I want to easily find myself open to understanding points of view opposite to my own.”
“I want all upsetting preoccupation with fairness easily lifted from me.”
“I want to effectively negotiate my situation with____in a way that creates a win-win situation.”
“I want to easily find myself adding those decorating touches to my environment that create a feeling of peace, happiness, and serenity.”
“I want to begin consciously experiencing peace and harmony in my life.”
“I want to easily relax into the graciousness of my own beauty as an individual.”
“I want to easily find myself being myself in a way that is harmonious for others and happy for me.”
The exact time of the October New Moon is 8:25am Eastern Standard Time. The first 8 hours after the exact time of the New Moon are the most powerful for wishing, but up to 48 hours later will still work. Consult Jan Spiller's book - New Moon Astrology - for the complete "Rules of the Road" and example wishes for every aspect of daily life.

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