If you thought last month was busy, then you’re in for a wild ride this month. Mercury (planet of communication and thinking) will enter peacekeeping Libra on the 4th, Venus (planet of love and beauty) will enter Virgo on the 8th, and Pluto will finally go direct on the 10th (ending its long retrograde).
But wait a minute, because that’s only the first half of the month. We also have a solar eclipse in Libra on the 14th, Mercury finally enters transformative Scorpio on the 22nd, and then Scorpio season itself begins on the 23rd.
Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by all the new information? Don’t worry: you don’t need to create a game plan yet. First log in to the Tarot (with one Major Arcana and one Minor Arcana each) to see the most important themes for your entire month.
Your October 2023 Tarotscope
Ram
The Devil (Reverse) and 2 wands (Reverse)
Ram is very serious about purging what is no longer needed to take bold new steps.
This month, The Devil Reversed asks you to tackle all your inner demons. What still lingers from the past? What annoying habits need to be addressed?
This is important work, as the two inverted wands hinder your ability to make progress in expanding outward (especially regarding travel plans, new adventures, and entrepreneurial ideas).
Once you work through that old baggage, you’ll gain a stronger handle on what’s holding you back in those areas.
Taurus
The Moon (reversed) and 9 of Swords (reversed)
Taurus has to make peace with the unknown and is certainly doing his best in that regard.
The Moon is inverted and the 9 of Swords inverted asks you to put your worries aside and focus on what is real, tangible, and right in front of you. Life’s mysteries and illusions can be fascinating, but it is often much more important to live in the moment when it finds you.
Instead of delving into “what ifs” and “could have beens,” this month is about learning to accept that you’re not supposed to know all the answers.
It’s not a nice truth… but sometimes it’s the best truth you can hold on to.
Twin
The Chariot and the Ace of Pentacles (reversed)
Twin has the right go-getter and productive attitude, but does not fit everything you want to get done.
The chariot is a positive omen for your long-term vision and sense of self. This month you are connected to the general energy of success and longevity, which is great for pursuing the goals and dreams you strive for.
However, the reversed Ace of Pentacles warns against trying to do anything new in career, finances, and home. The material world isn’t changing yet, so it can be more of a planning phase now.
And sometimes that planning phase can be exactly what you need.
Cancer
The Magician (reverse) and 8 of Cups (reverse)
CancerIf you don’t feel it, you don’t just have to persevere.
The reversed wizard indicates burnout and the drying up of ideas. You may feel your energy tank running low more often this month because you’re unsure of what your next steps should be.
The reversed 8 of Cups suggests that you may need to abandon your current course of action and try something new, but you also feel resistance to change.
In short, don’t force anything this month if it’s not there, whether it’s work, a passion project, or even a relationship.
Lion
Death (reversed) and 6 of Pentacles
Lion – to change you may have to give a few things away first.
Reverse Death indicates that you are eager to change, but many of the internal transformations and identity shifts you are moving toward can be uncomfortable and involve risks or expose yourself in a more vulnerable way.
The 6 of Pentacles asks you to begin this journey to give. To invest with your time and resources, knowing that there will be a reward in the end.
Do it because it feels good and aligns with the new version of yourself you want to be, not necessarily because of the rewards down the line.
Virgin
The Sun (reverse) and 5 of Swords (reverse)
Virgin is reconnecting with what ‘happiness’ really means to them.
The reversed Sun clouds your joy and self-confidence. This month it can feel like everything that normally cheers you up is far removed from you or just doesn’t have the same buzz anymore.
The 5 of Swords reversed tempts you to the dark side, but ultimately warns against falling into short-term gratification and cutting corners.
It may seem like you have to “get ahead” or take shortcuts to feel good again, but remember: the sun always rises eventually, even after it sets.
Scale
The lovers and 5 of cups
Scale has an abundance of opportunities, love and choices ahead of him this month.
The Lovers offers these things and possibly more, a beacon of lighthearted joy, love, and potentially romantic connection (for those who seek it).
However, the 5 of Cups makes it especially easy to fixate on what you are not have instead of what you have could be to have. “Lack of mindset” is more prominent for you this month, and you will have to actively fight the urge to fall into pessimistic thinking.
If you stay alert to your thoughts and open to the world around you, this month can be a fun month despite the challenges.
Scorpion
The Hierophant and King of Cups (reversed)
Scorpion is learning more about themselves as they work under the systems they are bound to.
The reversed King of Cups complicates the heart, adding dissatisfaction and worry about whether or not you feel in control of your emotions to the mix. This is likely due to the sometimes overbearing Hierophant, who highlights the structures and traditional systems around you.
You may have complicated feelings about authority and who you currently work for, but this is also an opportunity to think more carefully about why things are the way they are.
And of course, you can think more deeply about how you want to make a difference (and what it means for your happiness and heart to make a meaningful contribution to the world around you).
Archer
Power (inverted) and 2 cups
Archeris this month’s motto: “Two is better than one.”
While the reversed force indicates that you may be feeling a little out of sorts in your own mind, body, and spirit, the 2 of Cups indicates that you may be able to find comfort in your relationships with others.
The key to success this month is not to try to do everything alone, but to be open to the prospect of asking for help and enjoying the company of others.
While that emotional vulnerability may seem like a difficult hurdle at first, on the other side it will be worth it.
Ibex
The Rook and 3 of Pentacles (Reversed)
Ibex is seeing a lot of big changes this month… and we’re about to give you a tip on where to look.
The changes in the Tower are indeed overarching. There are some surprises in store that cannot be predicted. In short, when the Tower bells ring, it’s best to brace yourself for something.
However, one thing is certain. When it comes to projects and work you share with others, the reversed Three of Pentacles creates complications. Miscommunication is likely to occur more often and you may notice that others are not listening as closely to what you want to contribute and add.
So while you may have to brace yourself for something, you can also know that it might be best to approach this month primarily as a solo mission.
Aquarius
The Hanged Man and 3 wands
Aquariusthis October is all about finding the perspective that really clicks with you.
As the 3 of Wands predicts success on the horizon, but not just now yet it is clear that this month is about more feeling the feeling of impending success without fully seeing the rewards in the present moment.
The Hanged Man invites you to use this waiting period as a reflective, contemplative period during which you can refocus your thoughts and ideas. What truths would you like to unpack and pursue next?
The wait may seem boring, but on the contrary, there are several productive ways you can use it if you are open to trying it.
Fishing
Judgment & 3 of Cups (Reverse)
Fishing – think of the big picture. How do you see yourself making a mark on the world?
The judgment brings everything fully visible. It’s time to connect your mind, your soul, your inner calling, your understanding of the world… everything. Your intuition and mind are clearer this month; suddenly it’s clearer where to go.
However, the reversed 3 of Cups can be a distraction. As you think about your future, this card indicates that others around you may be engaging in gossip, petty behavior, and demanding emotional labor from you.
This month, set clear boundaries while focusing on what you have to focus.
Creative ways to use your tarotscope
Read your Tarotscope? Bill! You already have one item off your to-do list.
Next, you might want to consider some creative ways you can actually do this usage your Tarotscope. It’s one thing to absorb the insight from the cards, but it’s another to use everything practically and make the most of it.
Here are some ways you can connect more deeply with this ancient craft and the wisdom it has just provided:
- Consult your own deck on how to use your Tarotscope more seriously
- Check out past Tarotscopes to make sure you haven’t missed any previous insights
- Reflect on the insights of the Tarotscope with your Tarot journal
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