Venus, planet of relationship and finance, travels through its weakest sign of Virgo from October 8 to November 2, 2025, a time to be practical and realistic with love and money. The Sun begins its yearly transit through Libra from October 17 to November 16, 2025, with an emphasis on balance and cooperation. Jupiter, the great benefic planet, dips briefly into Cancer, its exalted sign on October 18, 2025, and brings some upliftment. Mercury and Mars exactly conjunct in Libra, October 19 and 20, a time to watch our words. At the end of the month, Mars shifts to its own sign of Scorpio, on October 27, 2025, increasing our drive and passion.
Venus, planet of relationships, healing, and finance, transits Virgo, its debilitated or weakest sign, from October 8 to November 2, 2025. Venus will be opposed by Saturn in Pisces at 2 degrees on October 10 to 11, and Venus will be at 27 degrees Virgo, its exact degree of debility, on October 30 and 31. Venus in the earth sign of Virgo enjoys being of service and helping others, so this is a good period to donate your time to worthy causes. There is also an increased interest in health, nutrition, and healing modalities. Honoring the natural world and working with environmental causes also comes into focus.
On the shadow side, Venus in Virgo can bring criticalness and faultfinding in relationships, as we come more from our head than our heart. And when Saturn aspects Venus on October 10 and 11, we may question what do we truly need to be happy and fulfilled. Use discernment and watch for over-thinking or worry in personal relationships. It’s best to choose compassion and love over doubt or perfectionism. Diplomacy and our value system can also be challenged, so be mindful with your choices. This is a time to enjoy the company of good friends and family, and do heart-centered, creative activities.
The Sun marks its yearly transit through Libra, its sign of debility, from October 17 to November 16, 2025. The ability to effectively compromise with others without losing one’s sense of self is a lesson of the Sun in Libra. We cannot please everyone all the time, but we do the best to respect others’ needs and points of view in a positive way. Ultimately when the Sun transits Libra, peace and equality are the ultimate goals. Amplified idealism and high expectations are a possibility, which can generate some discontent and unrest. The Sun in Libra also carries a strong social sense, and can be deeply affected by injustices. We are learning to handle disagreements more firmly.
Jupiter, the great benefic planet, dips briefly into the water sign of Cancer from October 18 to December 5, 2025. Jupiter just goes to 0 degrees Cancer before it turns retrograde on November 11, and then slowly travels back to the sign of Gemini. Jupiter is exalted in the water sign of Cancer, so we get a small taste of more positive Jupiterian energies starting this month. Jupiter, planet of spirituality and prosperity, brings a dose of expansion, optimism, and generosity. This is an opening to bring higher spiritual content into our lives. We desire a stable sense of security for ourselves and others, and want deeper connections to our family and communities. This is a good period for humanitarian work and educational pursuits. Jupiter is the planet of divine grace that can remove challenges, and we welcome this aspect into our lives. Jupiter will fully move into the sign of Cancer next year, on June 1, 2026.
Mercury, planet of communications, and Mars, planet of assertiveness, are traveling close together in Libra, especially from October 12 to October 24, 2025. The exact conjunction of Mercury and Mars occurs at 25 degrees Libra on October 19 and 20, 2025. These two planets bring critical and analytical thinking. However, this combination can also create frustrations and verbal arguments that we later regret. Words are powerful, so try to avoid misunderstandings or aggressive speech. This is a good period for meditation and mindfulness practices.
At the end of October, Mars, planet of action and courage, transits its own sign of Scorpio from October 27 to December 7, 2025. Mars in Scorpio can help you reconnect to your inner strength, and give greater resilience in challenging times.
Summary
In October 2025, Venus moves through Virgo (Oct 8–Nov 2), highlighting practicality in love and finances but cautioning against criticism or overthinking, while the Sun in Libra (Oct 17–Nov 16) emphasizes balance, justice, and cooperation. Jupiter briefly enters exalted Cancer (Oct 18–Dec 5), bringing optimism, spiritual uplift, and stronger family and community ties. Mercury and Mars conjunct in Libra (Oct 19–20) sharpen thinking but risk arguments, calling for mindfulness in communication. Finally, Mars enters Scorpio (Oct 27–Dec 7), intensifying passion, resilience, and inner strength.
Debra Infante is a practicing Vedic astrologer and teacher. She began her studies of Vedic astrology in 1995, and was certified by The American College of Vedic Astrology as an approved teacher (Level I) in September 1999. She has taught Vedic astrology to the students in the yoga teacher trainings at 7 Centers Yoga in Sedona, AZ from 2002 to 2020. Debra can be reached at (928) 639-0623 or dinfante108@gmail.com for astrological consultations by phone or in person. Contact her to receive her monthly Vedic astrology article. You can also find her at https://ayurveda-sedona.com/yoga-and-vedic-astrology/about-vedic-astrology/
