October might not be the most dramatic month, but it will allow you to be productive without the overstimulation of last month. There were two eclipses in September, one in your career house (a full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces, 15 degrees) and one in your home and family sector (a new moon solar eclipse in Virgo, 29 degrees), so you have been busy. You will welcome October because, in contrast, it will be a quieter month where you can follow your own agenda without interference.<\/p>\n
The full moon of October 6 in Aries, 14 degrees, could be a big moment for you, for something you dearly want to happen will come to fruition. All full moons are influential for four days following the day they appear, so that brings you from October 6 to October 10. This is a good full moon for you. You may be attending a social event around this time, such as the wedding of a friend, and you may even be in the wedding party. Or you may be going to a seminar or charity event. Mars takes the lead, and since Mars is in your sixth house, it shows that you\u2019ll have a lot to do to get ready. Your to-do list seems quite long.<\/p>\n
It will be imperative that you complete all your most important tasks this month\u2014don\u2019t let those items lapse into November. November will be a very trying, difficult month. Your ruling planet Mercury will be retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio from November 9 to November 29, but you will feel Mercury\u2019s legendary propensity to slow everything down and cause glitches and postponements for the entire month. Mercury begins to exert its effect two weeks before its retrograde.<\/p>\n
You will need to shop for holiday presents in October if you hope to delight the people you are surprising with a gift. Don\u2019t buy anything for yourself in November\u2014you won\u2019t enjoy the purchase as much as you anticipate, and you will only wind up sending the item back. Besides, all the courier companies like UPS and FedEx (as well as the post office) recommend shipping by December 10 to be sure gifts are delivered in time and without premium (and expensive) charges. It looks like Amazon and other big-box stores have astrologers, because they are all doing special holiday sales in early October. Take full advantage.<\/p>\n
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I wish Mercury retrograde were the only problem with November. It is much worse than that. Uranus, the planet of sudden shock, is heading back to Taurus, and on November 5 Uranus and the full moon in Taurus will directly oppose Mars and your ruler Mercury in Sagittarius (traveling tightly together). Uranus opposed to Mars is highly explosive, and it either makes people reckless and accident-prone or angry. Uranus opposed to Mercury at an emotional full moon makes travel go haywire.<\/p>\n
Often when Uranus acts up, he tends to calm down by the subsequent new moon. However, that won\u2019t happen at the new moon in Scorpio on November 20. Uranus will be even worse than earlier in the month by directly aiming his cannons at the Sun and new moon in Scorpio. The area you will feel this mayhem is in the office and with work-a-day projects\u2014tasks you do on a daily basis. There is one area in particular to watch.<\/p>\n
Uranus rules computers, digital data, A.I., and all tech, so this is where the damage lurks, with bad actors plotting scams, identity and credit card theft, data breaches, and so forth. Uranus rules all things you and I have not even imagined yet, so ask your IT department to be on alert.<\/p>\n
Your creativity can shine this month, so if you have a project in the works, give it all you\u2019ve got.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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That full moon on November 5 falls in your twelfth house, so November is not a month to have a medical procedure if it isn\u2019t urgent. If it is, then do it, of course. Delaying could bring even worse results. In astrology we have to make risk assessments all the time.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s rare that I ever talk about next month, but I feel it is necessary so that you take care of everything this month.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s come back to October now.<\/p>\n
The new moon of October 21 will be in Libra at 28 degrees and light your fifth house of true love. This could usher in a very romantic time. Venus will be in Libra from October 13 to November 6, a perfect place for you. Venus will help bring out your charm, giving you the motivation to refresh your look for the coming season. It looks as though you will be invited to a beautiful event (or have a highly romantic outing) in the days and weeks that follow this new moon.<\/p>\n
You may need to be budget-conscious, however, as the Sun and new moon will be somewhat in conflict with good-fortune Jupiter in your financial second house. Jupiter is Santa Clause\u2014he\u2019s always a positive force\u2014but he can coax you to spend more than you had planned. I am trying to help you avoid sticker shock when you get your credit card statement. Keep track of your purchases.<\/p>\n
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This new moon on October 21, however, can bring more fun with your children than usual in the weeks to come\u2014you might be planning a surprise for them, or perhaps you\u2019re about to take them on a trip that they will enjoy. Additionally, or alternatively, you may be discussing the idea of having a baby now. This is a good time to get serious about that possibility (if that\u2019s your wish).<\/p>\n
Your creativity will also become quite strong in the days and weeks that follow the new moon, so if you have an artistic project, you will shine. Give it all you\u2019ve got\u2014you will come up with very special ideas.<\/p>\n
Your career has been testing your ability to adapt to new and ever-changing conditions in your industry. You have hosted Saturn in your tenth house of prestigious professional advancement since March 2023, and Saturn has limited your choices and made you work hard without a lot of reward.<\/p>\n
Saturn is now in conversation with good-fortune Jupiter in your financial second house, so I feel you should stay the course. Saturn is known to bestow a gift as he departs a critical area of your chart (like your tenth house), which in this case will happen on February 13. I feel a reward would likely come in the form of a new title or fabulous publicity during the new moon in Pisces on March 18. If the professional applause and opportunity does not come with rewarding compensation (it could, so stay optimistic), watch the new moon on July 14, 2026, when I believe your financial picture could brighten.<\/p>\n
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You have been working very hard, for since March 2023 you have hosted Saturn in your tenth house of prestigious growth and advancement. You may have accepted an important new position or, if you\u2019re self-employed, agreed to launch a new venture for your current business. This work has required (or will require) time, attention, and that special touch that only you can provide. Saturn is known to hold your feet to the fire and asks that you pay attention exclusively to the matter at hand, at the exclusion of just about everything else.<\/p>\n
Saturn moved out of this area of your chart temporarily from May 24 to September 1 to give you a preview of life with Saturn in a new place, Aries, in your eleventh house of friendship. This is an easier place to host Saturn because it is not a house \u201con the angles\u201d of your chart. Angles align with one of the key points on a compass\u2014north, south, east, or west\u2014and on those points, planets moving over them act like wild stallions, in a very powerful way. You discovered this truth beginning March 2023, the month when Saturn first entered your prestigious career sector.<\/p>\n
Having Saturn in Aries should be easier for you to handle in 2026, for Aries is a fire sign that blends beautifully with air-sign Gemini. You had a small rest from career demands at the end of May through August when Saturn moved to Aries for a short spell, but as of September 1 the career pressures were back. Although Saturn moved back to your professional tenth house on September 1, he will only be there until February 13, 2026. Once you reach mid-February, you will be done with Saturn\u2019s challenges, and you can carry the wisdom he imparted to you over the coming nearly three decades. Saturn will not be back to the professional area of your chart until April 2052.<\/p>\n
While Saturn is in Aries (starting next February), you may choose to do a humanitarian activity or work on a charity in your spare time, or you may decide to help a close friend who is going through a hard time and will appreciate your friendship and wise advice.<\/p>\n
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On top of having Saturn in your lofty career and reputation sector, you currently have Mars in your work-a-day sector (sixth house), adding to your daily workload since September 22. Fortunately, your assignments will lighten up after Mars leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius on November 4.<\/p>\n
If any sign of the zodiac dearly needs some fun, it\u2019s you. The universe agrees, and it will send you a highly social full moon on Monday, October 6. You may be invited to a party or wedding over the preceding weekend, October 4 and 5. If you don\u2019t go to someone else\u2019s party, you may host a party of your own, and with Venus gliding through your home sector until October 13, your party is sure to be quite beautiful and the talk of the town.<\/p>\n
On October 8 Venus will receive glittering rays from benefic Jupiter, so you could not wish for better aspects for a gathering. You will feel this over the weekend of October 4 and 5 as the aspect builds, as well as a few days after the October 6 full moon. Alternatively (or additionally), you may go to a business event, such as a convention or seminar, and find it enjoyable. You might meet new colleagues who prove helpful in the future. One thing is certain: No matter what is on your agenda, you will be mixing with many people during this full moon in Aries on October 6, and many of those you meet will be self-made business owners (or those who have made it to the top echelon of corporate business). These people might inspire you with their accomplishments.<\/p>\n
The full moon of October 6 will fall in your solar house of hopes and wishes, so you may see something you have dearly wanted to happen crystallize before your eyes during this time. This could be a landmark moment.<\/p>\n
A special day for romantic love and fun will be Tuesday, October 14, when Venus in Libra will receive a golden beam from Uranus in Gemini. Surprises abound, so this would be a perfect day for a first date. Venus will be gliding through your romantic fifth house of true love. If you matched with someone promising on a dating app, this could be a great day to meet in person. Choose to meet in a pretty neighborhood pastry shop. Conversation will be lively, and you might find you have much in common with your date.<\/p>\n
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The special moment of the month will arrive on October 21 with a new moon in your fifth house of new love, true love, and an area of your chart that also rules pregnancy and care of children. This area of your chart also covers your imagination and propensity for creativity. A new moon opens a new chapter and will affect you for as long as six months, but is strongest just after it appears (for the first two weeks).<\/p>\n
There are many ways to enjoy this new moon. If you are single, make it a point to circulate. If you are attached, explore new or interesting activities that would be fun for both you and your sweetheart. Venus will be in your house of true love too, so this is perfect! Venus will be in Libra from October 13 to November 6, which is divine for you.<\/p>\n
At the very same time as this lovely, romantic new moon on October 21, you have a lot of business aspects starting up, too. Your ruler Mercury and action Mars will signal Jupiter in your second house of personal earned income. Jupiter will also be in support of Saturn and Neptune in your tenth house of professional honors, awards, and achievement. Something special is developing around a work assignment that could add to your prestige and reputation\u2014and the opportunity may also pay you well. You will want to investigate it! With good-fortune Jupiter in your second house of earned income this year, new ventures have strong potential for profit. Be sure to follow up on any proposals or leads you receive now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"