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October zodiac signs

October has two zodiac signs: Libra until about October 22 and Scorpio from about October 23. The exact change falls on October 22, 23 or 24 depending on the year.

In 2026, the Sun enters Scorpio on .

That is Oct 23, 5:39 AM EDT in New York.

Zodiac sign for every October birthday

BirthdaySun sign
October 1♎︎ Libra
October 2♎︎ Libra
October 3♎︎ Libra
October 4♎︎ Libra
October 5♎︎ Libra
October 6♎︎ Libra
October 7♎︎ Libra
October 8♎︎ Libra
October 9♎︎ Libra
October 10♎︎ Libra
October 11♎︎ Libra
October 12♎︎ Libra
October 13♎︎ Libra
October 14♎︎ Libra
October 15♎︎ Libra
October 16♎︎ Libra
October 17♎︎ Libra
October 18♎︎ Libra
October 19♎︎ Libra
October 20♎︎ Libra
October 21♎︎ Libra
October 22Libra or Scorpio depends on year and birth time
October 23Libra or Scorpio depends on year and birth time
October 24Libra or Scorpio depends on year and birth time
October 25♏︎ Scorpio
October 26♏︎ Scorpio
October 27♏︎ Scorpio
October 28♏︎ Scorpio
October 29♏︎ Scorpio
October 30♏︎ Scorpio
October 31♏︎ Scorpio

Dates are UTC calendar days. A birth late in the evening in the Americas can already be the next UTC date; the Sun sign calculator converts your local birth time.

When the Sun enters Scorpio, 2023–2032

YearSun enters Scorpio (UTC)New York time
2023Oct 23, 12:22 PM EDT
2024Oct 22, 6:15 PM EDT
2025Oct 22, 11:52 PM EDT
2026Oct 23, 5:39 AM EDT
2027Oct 23, 11:33 AM EDT
2028Oct 22, 5:14 PM EDT
2029Oct 22, 11:08 PM EDT
2030Oct 23, 5:01 AM EDT
2031Oct 23, 10:50 AM EDT
2032Oct 22, 4:47 PM EDT

All Scorpio season times, 1950–2050

How these dates are calculated

Each tropical sign occupies 30° of ecliptic longitude, starting at the March equinox. We search the Sun’s apparent geocentric longitude with Astronomy Engine, using the same calculation as our Sun sign calculator. Times are rounded to the nearest minute; they are calculated estimates, not second-level guarantees. See our methodology and published JPL comparison.

All dates in these tables use UTC. A local birthday can fall on a different UTC date. For a personal answer near a boundary, enter your birth date, time and place in the calculator. At the transition the new sign begins; a person has one tropical Sun sign.

Tropical signs are equal sectors tied to the seasons, not the unequal astronomical constellations. Precession changes their alignment. These tables do not give IAU constellation crossing dates or sidereal signs.

Frequently asked questions

What zodiac sign is October?

October has two zodiac signs: Libra until about October 22 and Scorpio from about October 23. The Sun’s exact entry into Scorpio falls on October 22–24 (UTC) between 1950 and 2050.

What zodiac sign is October 23?

October 23 is usually Scorpio, but in some years the Sun enters Scorpio later that day or the next day. Born on October 22–24? Check your birth time with the Sun sign calculator.

Is October 21 Libra or Scorpio?

October 21 is Libra in every year from 1950 to 2050; the Sun never enters Scorpio that early.

Why do zodiac date lists disagree for October?

The Sun enters Scorpio at a different time each year, and the calendar date depends on the time zone. Lists that give one fixed date are rounding. A birth time and place settle it.

Zodiac signs in other months

All 12 signs in order

Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.