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October Audioscopes: Staying Balanced This Libra Season


October 7, 2019
Written by
C. Teddy Thompson
Illustrations by
Paterson Hodgson

Ever wonder what your zodiac sign says about your sound? Use our October Audioscopes to find out what the universe says about you and your audio journey.

With Libra season in full effect, we’re drawn toward beauty, peace, and the willingness to see both sides. We’re motivated to create solutions that benefit everyone evolved, and so you’re likely to feel social and more of a team player. 

During this time, planetary aspects bring themes of introspection, expansion, how your resources are used, and seeing beyond projections and illusions. The upcoming full moon in Aries and transition into Scorpio season calls for us to rise up to the challenge and step into our inner power. It’s time to evaluate parts of our life that require transformation in order to be aligned with our highest goals and desires. There are only three months left in the year; all of your goals, plans, and connections are now under review. 

Read your October Audioscopes below! I suggest reading both your Sun and rising sign (also known as your Ascendant), which is the zodiac sign of the sun ascending on the eastern horizon when you were born, indicating how you are perceived externally—aka your mask.

PS: Check out the pedals that match your astrological signs!

Aries (March 21- April 19)

This is the perfect time to heal the parts of your life associated with taking action and expressing your ideas and thoughts. Try opening up about your personal experiences (including pain and traumas), and you will find that you’re not alone in those feelings. By embracing those moments of vulnerability, we allow ourselves to have more authentic connections. Strength is not just a bottomless reserve that we that manifest, but a well that we can share and receive. Let others take the wheel for a bit and enjoy the ride—you will still get to where you are going.

Audio Tip: Write Poetry. Get a drum machine. 

Taurus (April 20- May 20)

You’re evolving beyond your preference of comfort and security. Patience is one of your greatest strengths, but now it’s time for action. No shortcuts can be taken on your path. You need to surrender limited thinking and behaviors that are holding you back from achieving your goals. Departing from the familiar is difficult, but a necessary part of growth. Releasing what’s keeping you stuck is not something to mourn, but be sure to make space to experience that loss and the wave of emotions that accompany it. In time you’ll see that you’ve gained more than you’ve lost.

Audio Tip: Use the emotions that arise as inspiration. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty, and use lots of reverb.

Gemini  (May 21-June 20)

It’s time to take your vision to the next level. You’ve been noticing the mundane parts of life, and you may be envisioning a broader reality for yourself. You see the patterns of yourself and those around you, and it’s clear that this is the time to truly explore the signs and coincidences that appear. Fated connections will come your way, and when they do use those opportunities to share your vision. Throw your ideas out into the universe and not only are they bound to land, but they will grow beyond anything you could ever imagine. Give air to your passions and watch them blaze and fill you with warmth and inspiration.

Audio Tip: Get a new pedal and update your social media/Soundcloud page. 

Cancer (June 21- July 22)

You’ve been working overtime this year through intense lessons on how you use your resources, and what it means to nurture yourself and others. Intuition is a powerful thing when you use it for a higher purpose. Things that show up in you path are there for a reason. Don’t turn away—face it with full conviction, and welcome all that accompanies it. Don’t sweat it if things don’t go your way. If it was meant for you, you would have it. That just means there is more room in your life for what you truly need when it comes along. Be patient so you can welcome it with open arms.

Audio Tip: Get serious about the music you want to make. Work with others that see your vision, release it, and don’t look back.

Leo (July 23- August 22)

Things are shaking up for you, Leo. You have more eyes on you lately than you’re used to. We all know you love to be admired, but we also know that you can hide parts of yourself. This month, the mask you wear will become transparent, and you’ll notice that you can no longer hide behind it. This is where faith is necessary to embrace truth and reality. Just know that you will be loved more for it. Be willing to connect with others on a personal level, leave your ego at the door, and recognize and check your pride. Hang out with the underdogs, and you will learn from them too. Reach out and share your wisdom.

Audio Tip: Get a little weird! Find new artists outside of what you normally listen to. Make a playlist. 

Virgo (August 23 – September 22) 

Give yourself a break, Virgo! You’ve been working hard this year. Use this time to daydream, play, and make art. Get your hands messy and try not to take things too seriously. Let your subconscious roam free, and take notes on what comes up. Fully immerse yourself in the emotions that you have set aside, and allow yourself to be a witness without criticism. Explore and re-evaluate what being creative means to you and go back to the drawing board. Let your feelings do the heavy lifting; they’ll tell you everything you need to know, and show you parts of yourself you have been overlooking.

Audio Tip: Try tuning your guitar strings in different keys, and experiment with new chords. Listen to jazz.  

Libra (September 23- October 22)

A renewed sense of self will bring love and harmony into relationships, conversations, and environments. Your spiritual energy will be directed toward maintaining balanced connections. However, in conflict you will take a passive aggressive approach and may want to play both sides. Recognize when you’re playing devil’s advocate to satisfy the ego or oppose an opinion. Be bold in love and the feelings that arise. Power struggles between your work/career and personal transformation will come your way. The imbalances will make you uncomfortable, but know that it will pass. Use your gift of utilizing opportunity in these difficult situations to make a brighter future for yourself and those you love.

Audio Tip: Finish up that project you’ve been working on forever. Write a love song about anything and record it. 

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

You know how to make use of the parts of life that are too dark for any other sign to use, how to move through the most difficult part of the process with finesse and come out on top. During this time, you will be more curious about the motivations and darkest parts of yourself and others, and that energy will be brought into the physical world. Your finances, resources, and relationships will be examined with a magnifying glass, looking for anything that does not serve on a nourishing level. Embrace the shadows you come across and remember to offer compassion to yourself and others. Honor the full depth of emotions you experience along the way, and you will be rewarded with true and fulfilling connections and enriching resources.

Audio Tip: Purge old music equipment. Invest in a music item that helps make the sound of music you hear in your head.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Expansion comes through communication and sharing freely with others. Your thoughts will deeper and offer a touch of realness that will transfer into your communication and daily movement. Be aware of the environments you’re placed in and express yourself when you are uncomfortable or not feeling heard. Speak from the heart, honestly and candidly, but remember to be kind. Take note of your actions and motivations during this time, as you may want to rebel towards any rules. Pick your battles wisely and know that at the end of the day, you’re the only one responsible for your thoughts and actions. 

Audio Tip: Play music with someone you’ve never played with. Write a song together. 

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

Taking care of yourself and replenishing your reserves makes you more productive in achieving your goals. Your lessons this year have been focused around dealing with difficult emotions you’re not used to. You’re seeking emotional security from your work and career, but this is the time to really listen to your intuition about the work you create and how it nourishes you. Does it feed your soul, your creativity? Does it inspire you? Is it serving you emotionally in the long term? Does it align with your spirit and where you are now? Does it inspire those you care about the most? Self-parent and own up to the shadows that are blocking you from greatness. Let go of the past, and create a future made with love.

Audio Tip: Conceptualize a new project/album. Create the album art and write the single.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

You have a spotlight on you, and are a busy bee this month. People are especially attracted to your spirit and ideas. You’ll be connected to the energy and feelings of others and less connected to the physical world. You could feel frivolous with your financial resources, but you will be forced to see how your habits are interfering with your spiritual path. You may be spending to fill an emotional void. Try to stay grounded during this time; reach out to people you trust. Face the deep emotions and traumas toward your values and finances. Sit with any uncomfortable feelings that come up, as they have the power to revolutionize the way you feel, think, and use your resources. You’ll expand beyond your setbacks. Remember to have fun, allow yourself to be adored, and let your inner child come out once in awhile.

Audio tip: Release a surprise album or create an impromptu music video with people you love.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Don’t shy away from shadows that arise from the abyss. Sit with them. Hear them out. Allow them to share themselves with you. Offer them compassion and allow it to work through you. Use these feelings and thoughts in a creative and productive way. Make use of the day dreams, nightmares, and synchronicities, and put them to work. Try to incorporate some structure around them. Connect with others so they can share your experience and heal themselves, too. Trauma never takes without giving, so don’t be selfish with your feelings; recycle them back out into the world. Not only will that make you more inspired, but you’ll feel healed in the process. 

Audio Tip: Do one thing musically that scares you. Write or learn a new song and play at an open mic. 

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