9 Horoscopes October 2026 ARIES - October brings a burst of energy and a desire to get things done. You may finally tackle that job you’ve been putting off — or decide it can wait until November! A spontaneous outing could turn into one of the month’s highlights. TAURUS - Comfort, good food and good company are high on your October wish list. Someone may surprise you with an invitation, so don’t be too quick to say no. Your practical side also gets a workout when a money-saving idea pays off. GEMINI - Your social calendar could become busier than expected. A conversation with an old friend may bring back some wonderful memories — and perhaps inspire a new adventure. Just remember, you don’t have to answer every message immediately! CANCER - October encourages you to slow down and enjoy the simple things. Time spent with family or close friends will mean more than you realise. There could also be a pleasant surprise involving your home, garden or a long-awaited project. LEO - You’re ready to put yourself back in the spotlight! October is a good month to accept invitations, try something different and let others know what you really think. A compliment from an unexpected source could make your day. VIRGO - You may begin October with a long list of things to organise, but don’t let the list boss you around. Leave room for fun! A small change to your daily routine could make life considerably easier — and give you more time for yourself. LIBRA - It’s your birthday season, Libra, so October is all about enjoying yourself. A social occasion could introduce you to someone interesting or reconnect you with someone from your past. Trust your instincts when making a decision. SCORPIO - Something you’ve been quietly thinking about may finally become a reality. Don’t be surprised if October brings an opportunity to learn something new or revisit an old interest. Keep your plans flexible and your sense of humour handy! SAGITTARIUS - Adventure is calling — even if that adventure is simply trying a new café, visiting somewhere you haven’t been or taking the scenic route home. A chance meeting could lead to an enjoyable new friendship. CAPRICORN - You’re in practical mode this month, but October has a way of reminding you that not everything needs to be productive. Put the chores aside occasionally and enjoy yourself. A financial decision made calmly could work in your favour. AQUARIUS - Your curiosity is running high, and October could see you discovering a new hobby, group or interest. Friends may look to you for advice, although you might find yourself saying, “Do as I say, not as I do!” PISCES - October brings a welcome feeling of optimism. Something that has been worrying you may not be quite as serious as you first thought. Make time for music, creativity, gardening or simply relaxing somewhere peaceful. BLEACH Festival is making a welcome move into spring this year, with 11 days of music, theatre, art, dance and creative experiences taking over the Gold Coast from 1–11 October. And while contemporary arts festivals can sometimes seem aimed at a younger crowd, BLEACH 2026 offers plenty for all ages to enjoy. For the first time, the festival will be centred around HOTA, Home of the Arts, with the precinct transformed into a lively hub of performances, installations, music and community activities. There are more than 50 free and ticketed events across the festival, providing plenty of opportunities to dip in and out without having to commit to a full day. One of the highlights is BEACON, a spectacular free installation in the HOTA parklands created by internationally renowned artist Morag Myerscough in collaboration with Gold Coast community arts organisation Everybody Now! More than 500 local people contributed ideas during workshops that explored what place and belonging mean to Gold Coasters. The installation will be accessible throughout the festival and takes on a different character as daylight fades. Music lovers are particularly well catered for. On 2 October, American soul singer Lady Blackbird joins Australian duo Electric Fields for a free outdoor concert. The following evening, New Zealand favourites SIX60 headline the HOTA Outdoor Stage alongside Sub-Tribe. For those who enjoy discovering new music while still appreciating a great live performance, these concerts could be a real highlight. For something a little different, THAW by Legs On The Wall combines aerial performance, engineering and environmental themes. The spectacular work features a giant block of ice suspended above the performers and will be presented at Surfers Paradise and HOTA Lake. There are also plenty of options for those who prefer thoughtprovoking experiences. VOICES, a talks and ideas program running throughout the festival, provides an opportunity to hear different perspectives, while theatre lovers can look forward to productions including Awake and Gold Coast company The Farm’s No One Gets Out Of Here Alive, which combines dance, voice, music, humour and pathos. And don’t overlook the simple pleasure of making a day of it. HOTA’s restaurants, café, bars and festival food offerings provide plenty of places to stop for lunch, dinner or a coffee between events. BLEACH is a reminder that contemporary art doesn’t have to be something you simply look at in a gallery This October, it spills into the parklands, theatre, outdoor spaces and waterfront — offering Gold Coast locals of all ages a chance to see, hear and experience something a little different. With many free events alongside the ticketed program, it is well worth checking the program, picking a few favourites and enjoying a spring day out at HOTA. www.hota.com.au BLEACH Festival Brings a Spring Celebration of Arts to the GC
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