Cancer Monthly Horoscope

If you were a tiger in September, October turns you into another kind of jungle cat—a regal, passionate Lion! Venus slinks through the Scorpio and the sexy savannah of your fifth house, the zodiac zone associated with new love. Whether you’re feeling feral for someone new or reigniting the fires with your long-term love, make sure you elevate every experience while Venus hovers here until October 17. 

The solar eclipse in Libra and your foundational fourth house on October 2 heats up your fourth house of home, family and tender feelings. You’ll be more thin-skinned and sensitive than usual. It’s time to get clear on what you need or feel resentful about, before you let any hair-trigger reactions hijack your better judgment. 

With red-hot Mars spending all month in Cancer and your first house of self-advocacy, your assertiveness could tip into combativeness at moments. But if you can regulate your stress, this six-month cycle also brings a strong surge of heart-centered energy. 

On October 4, mature Saturn in Pisces will form a harmonious trine to affectionate Venus in Scorpio, offering cosmic support around family planning or materializing a long-awaited relationship milestone. A budding romance could tip into more serious waters. Newish couples might make plans to meet each other’s families over the holidays or initiate talks about moving in together. 

On October 17, Venus settles into Sagittarius and your systematic sixth house. The fun you had in the first part of the month? Take it from a boil to a simmer. Then, think: How can you keep those vibes going for the long-run, but at a pace that doesn’t burn through your cash or your adrenaline reserves? Open up the shared calendar and de-randomize the process. If your date nighs are lacking creativity, get experimental: Fetish Fridays, Mystery Mondays or whatever adds the right amount of spice for you.

Since the sixth house rules health and routine, pay attention to the wellbeing of your relationships and the processes you follow, whether that’s in your dating habits (coffee date to picking out baby names might NOT be the sequence you want to keep using) or maintaining your self-care while in a relationship. Single? By getting back in touch with YOU, you’ll be more open and giving when you do meet someone, perhaps through healthy pursuits or volunteer work. Couples may be inspired to get in shape together or bond on a deeper level over a home project that blends both of your tastes and talents. Minding the details can bring even more integrity to your relationship.