October Zodiac Sign: Libra & Scorpio
October is split between diplomatic Libra and intense Scorpio, who begins around the 23rd. Tula Sankranti comes around the 17th, often close to Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali.
The diplomat who brings balance and beauty. Air sign ruled by Venus.
The deep one who transforms everything they touch. Water sign ruled by Pluto & Mars.
Read the full Libra zodiac sign and Scorpio zodiac sign profiles.
Pick your October birthday
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October zodiac dates
People born from October 1 to 22 are Libra (Tula in Hindi), the diplomat who brings balance and beauty. Those born from October 23 to 31 are Scorpio (Vrishchik), the deep one who transforms everything they touch. October 22 and October 23 and October 24 are cusp dates: the Sun changes sign on one of these days depending on the year, so check your birth year on the birthday page.
October in Vedic astrology
In the sidereal zodiac used for Kundli, the Sun moves from Virgo (Kanya) into Libra (Tula) around October 17. That day is Tula Sankranti. Your Indian rashi is usually based on the Moon instead of the Sun, so the quickest way to know it is your free Kundli or the Moon sign calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac signs are in October?
October 1–22 is Libra and October 23–31 is Scorpio. The exact changeover shifts by a day in some years.
What is the October birthstone?
Opal, associated with creativity and hope. The birth flower is marigold and cosmos.
What is the Vedic Sun sign in October?
In the sidereal zodiac used in India, the Sun is in Virgo until about October 17, then Libra. That is why your Indian rashi can differ from your Western star sign.