The Astrology of Halloween 2023 Will Be a Ghoul Old Time
Halloween 2023 Astrology
You'll want to skip the Ouija board – the stars have everything you need to tap into the divine this Halloween. After a whirlwind Libra season full of cosmic upheavals, the stars will take you through the shadows one last time. This year, Halloween falls on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, and occurs during the twilight zone of eclipse season. October is one of the most astrologically active of the year, and the week leading up to Halloween promises to make a scene. So whether you plan to watch your favorite scary movie or spend your night debating with your friends about how you would die in a horror film, you'll want to make plans to get out and paint the town red. If you're curious to know what fright night has in store for your zodiac sign, you're in luck! We asked professional astrologer and author Theresa Reed (she/her) to share what the stars are brewing.
Keep reading for your Halloween horoscope, plus tips for embracing your dark side.
The Spiritual Meaning of Halloween in Astrology
Halloween is a modern holiday that finds its roots in the pagan festival of Samhain and is celebrated on October 31. It's believed that during this time, the veil or portal between the world of the living and the world of the dead disappears, allowing spirits to walk among the living. Although Halloween has a spooky vibe in pop culture, its true origin celebrates the hidden beauty in the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. In astrology, Halloween falls during Scorpio season, when strange and unexpected happenings occur. This is a time to strip away anything weighing you down throughout the year and lay it at the altar. Halloween season is the time to transform your life and embrace your destiny.
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The Astrology of Halloween 2023 Is Sensual and Liberating
As Halloween approaches, the veil between the human and spirit worlds thins. During this week, the stars will be highly active, especially in the period between eclipses. A few days before All Hallows' Eve comes along, the final eclipse of the year, the full moon eclipse in Taurus is turning up the intensity. Eclipse cycles are wild cards. They're unpredictable, and they have a feeling of intensity and karmic undertones to them. Eclipses arrive in pairs, with a solar and lunar eclipse, each showing a different side of the same situation. Earlier this month, the solar eclipse in Libra on October 14, 2023, illuminated a new path forward, and now the full moon eclipse in Taurus on October 28, 2023, is granting you closure.
Luckily, the heaviness of the eclipse will start to fade as Halloween approaches. "With the eclipses behind us, a lot of things are going to be cleared, and now we can let our guard down, we can have fun, we can have pleasure, and we can hang out with the people who bring us the most joy and maybe you get some surprises too," Reed says. On October 31, 2023, Venus in Virgo will trine retrograde Uranus in Taurus, meaning the aspects are at a favorable angle. Venus is the planet of love, romance, money, and beauty, while Uranus represents drastic changes in friend groups and social circles. With these two planets in a supportive aspect to one another, you'll want to get out and make some memories. Reed suggests making plans with your friends for the evening of October 31, 2023, and getting out to a Halloween gathering, potluck dinner, or trick-or-treating in the neighborhood.
And for those looking to make a love connection, Halloween could be the perfect night to meet your match. According to Reed, Venus, the planet of attraction and romance, and Uranus, the planet of shocks and surprises, will align on Halloween for a fated meeting, meaning the night could hold unexpected romantic connections and send sparks flying. "If you're going to some Halloween event, watch for someone special. You might meet somebody dressed like the Phantom of the Opera, but maybe underneath that, they look like Jason Momoa. You never know!" But be warned, surprises can go both ways. You might think you've met your twin flame, only to discover they're taken. So, before you pull someone into a closet for a makeout session, find out what's under the mask.
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How To Embrace Your Dark Side This Halloween
This Halloween is a perfect night to embrace your dark side and let your beauty shine through the shadows. Some people start celebrating spooky season at the start of the month. Still, astrologers and witches say the energy is the most powerful in the week before Halloween night and carries over until the first week of November. So, you'll have plenty of time to carry out whatever rituals, spells, or manifestations you have planned for Halloween. One of the best ways to honor the spirits of Samhain is to perform a ritual honoring your ancestors. Setting out pictures, lighting candles, and surrounding these effigies with trinkets, food, and flowers is a tradition used to honor the memory of passed loved ones. By connecting with your past, you can align with your destiny.
Halloween is a great time to add an extra touch of magic to your beauty routine by connecting with the energy of the Divine Feminine. Rituals like taking moon water baths, speaking self-love affirmations in the mirror, and pampering yourself are perfect self-care activities for eclipse season and Samhain. This year, Venus, the planet of love and beauty, plays a significant role in the astrology of Halloween. So, feel free to go all out with your costume! Whether you want to fully embrace the witching hour by wearing a cape, velvet dress, and crystal jewelry or channel your inner Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, by treating yourself to a milk and honey face mask or indulging in a pomegranate perfume, the choice is yours. Whatever you choose, make sure to take the time to appreciate the beauty of the season and enjoy the unique self-care vibe that Halloween offers.
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