October Love Horoscope

By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com

The Sun is in the relationship sign of Libra until the 22nd, which is excellent for making new contacts or smoothing out the rough edges of a current relationship. Libra is usually open to accommodation and compromise, two keys to successful partnership. However, the well-known politeness of this Venus-ruled sign is threatened by Mars' entry into Scorpio on October 3. This passionate planet in its emotionally powerful home sign adds an edge of intensity that can crack through Libra's cool exterior. Our intention may be to act reasonably, yet the volcanic forces of desire and jealousy can overcome the strongest logic.

Even gentle Venus takes on a more torrid tone as she's in Scorpio until October 18, making for some very hot times in the first half of the month. The Full Moon on the 14th gives a very clear picture of the core issues we're facing. The Sun in Libra believes in sharing and meeting others halfway, but the Moon is in independent Aries, which lives in the moment with much less concern for the needs of others. The challenge is to learn how to maintain a strong sense of individuality within a relationship without damaging the trust that makes a good partnership possible. The Sun's entry into Scorpio on the 22nd raises the stakes in the game of love as keeping up appearances is no longer enough. Passion is in play and it will either be strong enough to sustain interest or be so weak that separation is possible unless a new way to spark romantic fire can be found.