October birthdays: the zodiac sign for every date
October birthdays split between 2 signs: Libra (1 to 22) and Scorpio (23 to 31). The table below gives the sign for each date, the part of the sign it falls in, and a flag on the cusp days where your birth time and year can change the answer.
October zodiac signs by date
| Date | Sign | Part of sign | Cusp |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Libra | first part, Venus | |
| October 2 | Libra | first part, Venus | |
| October 3 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 4 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 5 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 6 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 7 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 8 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 9 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 10 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 11 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 12 | Libra | second part, Uranus | |
| October 13 | Libra | third part, Mercury | |
| October 14 | Libra | third part, Mercury | |
| October 15 | Libra | third part, Mercury | |
| October 16 | Libra | third part, Mercury | |
| October 17 | Libra | third part, Mercury | |
| October 18 | Libra | third part, Mercury | |
| October 19 | Libra | third part, Mercury | |
| October 20 | Libra | third part, Mercury | |
| October 21 | Libra | third part, Mercury | Scorpio cusp |
| October 22 | Libra | third part, Mercury | Scorpio cusp |
| October 23 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto | Libra cusp |
| October 24 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto | Libra cusp |
| October 25 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto | |
| October 26 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto | |
| October 27 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto | |
| October 28 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto | |
| October 29 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto | |
| October 30 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto | |
| October 31 | Scorpio | first part, Pluto |
Dates use the tropical zodiac. "Part of sign" splits each sign into three parts of about ten days (decans), ruled by the sign itself and then the next two signs of the same element.
October 1 to 22: Libra
Libra is a air sign ruled by Venus. People born on these dates tend to be diplomatic, fair-minded and social, and can struggle with being indecisive and people-pleasing. Read the full Libra profile or see this month's Libra horoscope.
October 23 to 31: Scorpio
Scorpio is a water sign ruled by Pluto. People born on these dates tend to be passionate, resourceful and loyal, and can struggle with being jealous and secretive. Read the full Scorpio profile or see this month's Scorpio horoscope.
October cusp dates
The shaded rows above (October 21, October 22, October 23 and October 24) sit next to a change of sign. The Sun moves into the next sign at a slightly different hour each year, so on these days the sign you see in a table may not match your own chart. Your birth time and place settle it. A free birth chart shows where the Sun really was.
Common October birthday questions
What zodiac sign is October 22?
October 22 is Libra. It falls in the third part of Libra, ruled by Mercury. It is also a cusp date with Scorpio, so if you were born near midnight or in a year when the Sun changed sign early or late, your birth chart can show Scorpio instead.
What zodiac sign is October 23?
October 23 is Scorpio. It falls in the first part of Scorpio, ruled by Pluto. It is also a cusp date with Libra, so if you were born near midnight or in a year when the Sun changed sign early or late, your birth chart can show Libra instead.