Compared to last month (September), October will be a quiet little garden. As an Aries, you crave a certain measure of excitement, but you may be glad to have a gentle month that will allow you to follow your own agenda. You will not have to worry about people jumping out at you from behind potted plants to ruin your best-laid plans, or suddenly seeing manhole covers blowing up on the road while you deftly avoid disaster on the way to work. No, there will be none of that.<\/p>\n
You can be highly productive in October, and in truth, it will be critically important that you make a list and follow it. It is hard to tell you this, but I might as well drop the other shoe: November will be a bit of a nightmare for most of us. Here is why.<\/p>\n
First, Mercury will be retrograde nearly all month. Although Mercury turns backward on November 9 and turns direct November 29, we always feel the lagging effects of an oncoming Mercury retrograde two weeks before it actually happens. That will wipe out the month, but this is not the main problem.<\/p>\n
I have been concerned to see that on the full moon, November 5, Uranus will tightly oppose Mars (a highly inflammatory aspect denoting anger, and this is happening at a full moon, no less). Simultaneously, unpredictable volatile Uranus will oppose Mercury, ruling contractual relationships and commerce (i.e., finding, buying, and shipping holiday gifts). Mercury also rules travel\u2014so as the gangsters would say, \u201cForget about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The picture gets worse next month at the new moon on November 20. This surprised me, for normally when we have a wayward, wild-child lunation, the next lunation\u2014in this case the new moon November 20\u2014would usually be quite normal and quieter in comparison and, as most new moons do, bring opportunity. But that won\u2019t likely happen, and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n
In November, Uranus will be in a harsh and tight square of the Sun and new moon, causing miscommunication, and computers and all digital products and services will be vulnerable to unexpected problems. Protect your data! Be sure you have current, up-to-date malware protective software in your computer system. Tell your IT department to be vigilant\u2014and do the same for your own computer.<\/p>\n
Also, scrutinize your bank statement and credit cards bills to be sure there are no unauthorized charges or attempts at identity theft. If you stay alert, you can catch anything that is about to fall through the cracks. It is rare for me to discuss the next month, but I need to convince you to schedule all important actions now, in October, far ahead of November. And start your holiday shopping, too.<\/p>\n
Now let\u2019s reroll the tape and look at this month, October.<\/p>\n
Once Pluto turns direct October 13, your financial picture should brighten. If you work in sales, you should find money flows more generously.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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The full moon begins the month in your sign, Aries, 14 degrees, on October 6, in the evening in the US. That means the full moon will arrive on October 7 in just about every other nation. This full moon is not making any aspects to any other planet, but of course the full moon is opposed to and in communication with the Sun, her partner, as all full moons are. Something important is coming to a full point. The Sun rules your fifth house, so the topic may have to do with a major social event or may focus on one of your children (or a pregnancy).<\/p>\n
The full moon will also accent your house,\u00a0so you may also see a development regarding your home. For example, you may receive delivery of an important piece of furniture you purchased earlier, or the painters may leave, now that all the rooms have been done. Alternatively, you may finish up major repairs on your house or finish the new landscape design of your property. If your physical home or other property is not taking your attention, a family member may need your assistance.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind that a full moon has influence for four days beyond the date it occurs, so that brings the period of the full moon to October 10. The moon in any chart rules the domestic condition, so the number of people you live with may grow or decrease, such as when a roommate arrives or moves out.<\/p>\n
Mars is your ruler and currently is moving through your eighth house of other people\u2019s money. This tells me you may be spending quite a bit of money, and you may not have much choice in the matter. Mars has been in this area of your chart since September 22 and will leave on November 4. Mars is known to cause spending to heighten noticeably, but once you get to the end of Mars\u2019s tour in Scorpio on November 4, you will likely see spending drop. You will feel in control, and you will turn your attention to plans for upcoming travel.<\/p>\n
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Pluto, which rules your financial house of other people\u2019s money and has been retrograde since May 4, will go direct on October 13. This will help brighten you financial picture. For example, if you applied for an insurance claim, you would have either been turned down, or if you were approved, were sent a pathetically small check, so try again\u2014appeal your case. If you applied for a mortgage or venture capital and were turned down, try again. This is also true if you received less than you expected in university financial aid. If you owe the tax man money, ask for a payment plan\u2014one you can afford.<\/p>\n
Once Pluto turns direct October 13, your financial picture should brighten. If you work in sales, you should find money flows more generously.<\/p>\n
One area of possible profit involves real estate. If you are attempting to sell property, a valuable piece of furniture, or a family heirloom, circle October 8 when Jupiter, currently in your home and family sector (in Cancer), will reach out to Venus in Virgo. News may be great\u2014you may get more than your asking price. Also on this day, you will find that family could be a wonderful help to you.<\/p>\n
Another day that could be related to real estate\u2014watch October 24. If you are looking to rent, lease, or buy property or close on a house, for example, put a big star on October 24 when contractual Mercury will work with good-fortune Jupiter. You could not wish for a better day to sign any important papers or make a business deal.<\/p>\n
Finally, possibly your very best day of the month will be October 27 when your ruling planet Mars will be in gorgeous angle to benefic Jupiter, allowing your actions to likely lead to a solid profit. Mars will be in your financial eighth house of other people\u2019s money and be in direct conversation with the exuberant, gift-giving planet Jupiter, currently in your house of home and family. Not only is real estate lucky for you, but your family is, too\u2014they love you and it shows.<\/p>\n
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Halloween falls on Friday, October 31, and with creative Neptune in great angle to Mars and Jupiter, the costumes will be quite imaginative. Accompany your children, including teenagers, when they go trick-or-treating, and don\u2019t pass this task on to other parents. Uranus will be locked into an opposition to Mars (as it builds to a crest on November 4) and even in this position could bring possible unexpected problems on Halloween night. People will be touchy and easy to provoke, even unwittingly. Make sure no adult drinks and drives\u2014use a ride share. Above all, make it an early night.<\/p>\n
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The full moon in Aries arrives quickly, on October 6, and its influence will extend through the workweek to Friday, October 10. Meanwhile, Mars, your ruler, is master of ceremonies, and is putting your focus clearly on money management. A full moon in your own sign, like you have here a (full moon in Aires, 14 degrees) is known to brings clarity, a conclusion, and the culmination of something dearly important to you. Aries is the sign of the entrepreneur, so you may be ready to take an idea to market if you have been working on a plan over the past weeks or months.<\/p>\n
Mars took up his place in your eighth house of other people\u2019s money, an aspect that usually coincides with increased spending, on September 22, and it will end on November 4. In the meantime, you may feel in a bit of a financial jam, but take heart. Expenses will not concern you as much after your ruling planet Mars reaches Sagittarius next month from November 4 onward. So your higher-than-normal spending is a temporary condition.<\/p>\n
You will have several bright spots for financial breakthroughs this month, so write down the following dates.<\/p>\n
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Watch for good news about money on October 8 when Venus and Jupiter will be in sync. It is clear that your family is concerned and willing to help. If you were hesitant to ask, do ask now, for in your circle is a family member who loves you and will want to ease your difficulty. It may be several weeks before the loan or gift comes, but it seems to be on the way to you.<\/p>\n
Another great day will be October 24 when Mercury will be linked in a supremely harmonious way to good-fortune Jupiter. Again, anything having to do with home and family will be especially fortunate for you\u2014this is a day to sign papers or have an important interview. If you need a mortgage, apply on this day.<\/p>\n
Socially, you might find a friend to be bossy this month, for she or he may be suggesting you participate in activities that you worry you cannot afford. You clearly have other priorities for your discretionary income, and your friend\u2019s plans don\u2019t necessarily fit yours. Be diplomatic when you bow out\u2014your friend will not want to hear \u201cno\u201d for an answer, but this time you really do have to put your own interests first. Stand strong.<\/p>\n
Working in tandem with others in a partnership mode will be the message of the October 21 new moon in Libra. As an Aries, your instinct would be to immediately take on a leadership role to get things moving. However, this new moon will urge you to take a step back and, instead, take a more collaborative, supportive team-member position. This lunation is more harmonious than the full moon in Aries that arrived October 6, so despite your fears, things may work out well, even without your guiding hand. Take all this with a shrug and a smile\u2014you will have more control next month.<\/p>\n
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Pluto will press on this new moon, so you may feel that a demanding VIP is being unreasonable and putting his nose in a situation that he does not fully understand. Fighting fire with fire never works with Pluto\u2014be diplomatic, and calmly present the background information he seems to lack\u2014this might be helpful, for you could explain why you are making certain decisions and actions.<\/p>\n
Venus will lead this new moon, and watching what is going on with Pluto, she will rush in to help you. She gets along with Pluto, so she will be able to tone down his aggressiveness. Venus in gentle Libra will flirt with Uranus in Gemini and also be in a friendly trine aspect (to be in perfect alignment October 14), so Venus will help matters. Fortunately, Venus is in your partnership sector, so she will do a lot to spread her soothing balm to any situations that may start to overheat.<\/p>\n
October 27 will be one of the outstanding days of the month when Mars and Jupiter will be in perfect harmony. This is a four-star day to use to your benefit. Any topic involving your home, other property, or a family member will be lucky for you and bring happy news.<\/p>\n
October 31 is Halloween and shows plenty of potential to be a highly creative day. Just be sure to accompany your children to their neighbors, and make it a short night. Mars will be heading toward its opposition to Uranus, a very difficult aspect that will peak by the full moon in November, and will already be in range by Halloween. This aspect can cause violence or accidents, so take every precaution.<\/p>\n
Romantically, this is not a major moment, but after October 13, Venus will enter Libra, where she will remain until November 6, and shower attached couples with vibrant rays of love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"