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October begins in balance and ends in depth. Until 22 October, Libra holds the scales: charming, diplomatic, and focused on harmony. From 23 October, Scorpio takes over, the most intense sign of the zodiac: passionate, private, and unflinchingly perceptive.
What star sign is born in October?
People born in October are either Libra or Scorpio: through 21 October, the zodiac sign is Libra, and from 23 October, it’s Scorpio. The table shows the sign for each birthday:
| Birthday | Zodiac Signs |
|---|---|
| 1st to 21 October | Libra |
| 22 October | Libra, cusp date: depending on the year and time, also Scorpio |
| 23 October | Scorpio, cusp date: depending on the year and time, also Libra |
| 24th to 31 October | Scorpio |
What shapes Libra, the star sign at the start of the month?
Libra (23 September to 22 October) is an air sign and cardinal, ruled by Venus: the Harmonizer. Typical traits: harmony, fairness, charm, diplomacy. In October, this sign rules the beginning of the month. Find out more on the portrait page and in the Yearly Horoscope 2027.
What shapes Scorpio, the star sign from 23 October on?
Scorpio (23 October to 21 November) is a water sign and fixed, ruled by Pluto: the Depth-Seeker. Typical traits: depth, passion, transformation, intensity. Its season begins on 23 October. Find out more on the portrait page and in the Yearly Horoscope 2027.
What is my star sign if I was born on the cusp date in October?
On the 22nd and 23 October, it is not the calendar but astronomy that decides: the Sun changes signs at a different hour each year, and the transition can shift by up to a day. Anyone born on those days needs their birth year and, ideally, their birth time to be certain. The free star sign calculator checks this in seconds. The Ascendant calculator also gives you your Moon sign and Ascendant.
What are people born in October said to be like?
People born in October have style and substance. The Libra crowd smooths things over and brings people together, while the Scorpio crowd sees behind facades and commits completely or not at all. Here, autumn shows its two faces: golden light and long shadows.
Frequently asked questions about the star sign in October
How many zodiac signs are there in October?
October has two star signs: up to 22 October it is Libra (starting 23 September), and from 23 October it is Scorpio (until 21 November). On the two cusp days, the birth year and time of birth determine the sign.
Which star sign is born on 23 October?
According to standard calendar dates, Scorpio begins on 23 October. However, the changeover can shift by up to one day depending on the birth year and time. Anyone born on the 22nd or 23 October may therefore also be Libra. The only way to be certain is to calculate using the birth year and, ideally, the time of birth.
Why do some lists give a different date for the October star sign?
The Sun does not change signs at the same hour every year: the transition varies by up to a day because the calendar year and the solar year are not exactly the same length. That is why calendar lists round differently. What always counts is a calculation based on the specific date of birth, including the year and, ideally, the time.