MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

Aries

October opens with Venus turning retrograde in Scorpio amongst some ‘squeeze’ aspects which flag up what needs addressing.  This month is a time for careful planning, reflection and re-consideration especially around anything to do with relationships and financial matters.   As Mercury will also turn retrograde on the 24th things are on go-slow and you need time to look at what works for you.  Look to mid November for clarity and firm decisions and until then regard things as tentative.

Taurus

As Venus turns retrograde in your opposite sign of Scorpio on the 3rd, to be joined by Mercury here in reverse thrust from the 24th you’re moving through a period of re-evaluation.   It’s good that you’re not inclined to do things in a hurry and indeed what transpires over this month is a time to go over what happened in your relationship history.  The 26th offers up the Full Moon in Taurus squared up to powerful Pluto.   Your truth is your guiding force.

Gemini

October is like being on the dodgems and what you must do is steer a safe path through all the potential about turns and jolts.  You never know, you might find it fun doing these swift manoeuvres!  Venus swings into reverse thrust on the 3rd and your ruler Mercury follows suit on the 24th so things are subject to change!  There’s still plenty of good times, it’s just that logistics are far from straight forward.    Do all your necessary checks and above all remain flexible!

Cancer

It’s always important to think about your story line and what has brought you to the ‘now’ you’re experiencing when Venus is retrograde.   So you can take a walk down memory lane.  It’s surprising what you recognise and realise during the course of October.  Perhaps some people return with fresh information, or you decide to take a step back.  Being a fluid water sign you should be fine with what arises and playing it by ear.

Leo

Mars is in fiery mode in your sign early in the month and. you’re tackling a lot of issues that you want to clear.   Some things are going to take longer as per Venus retrograde from the 3rd and Mercury reversing from the 24th.  Do  those things that feel absolutely right and wait for more to be revealed if you feel you’re not ready to make your decision.  On those matters, you might even find yourself fluctuating and that’s perfectly OK.

Virgo

You are a details person and these are likely to be in short supply during the retrograde flavour of October.  Venus, planet of relating turns backwards on the 3rd and Mercury on the 24th.  There’s nothing for it but to go with the flow and adjust accord to the twists and turns.  Actually buying some time on certain negotiations and arrangements looks sensible until Venus and Mercury resume direct motion on November 13th.  Take a deep breath and live in the moment!

Libra

The scales are wobbling everywhere with Venus, your ruler in reverse gear from the 3rd.  You might have thought you would go one way and then change your mind, perhaps someone else is not playing ball or adding something new into the mix.  Stay serene and calm even when things appear to be tense.   What’s happening is designed to help you see everything more clearly in the long run.   So take your time.

Scorpio

Well Scorpio you are in the hot seat here with Venus retrograding through your sign from the 3rd and Mercury in Scorpio also in reverse thrust from the 24th.   What to do?   Go to your inner self and knowing, meditate more and talk to your spiritual guides and the universe.  Whatever is being presented this month whether it’s a past relationship, an old pattern, a ‘here we go again’ feeling, do not look on it at face value.   It’s not what it seems.   It’s actually an opportunity to break free  and get over whatever has haunted your databank, your emotional coding.   You can re-write and regain your power in every situation.

Sagittarius

You are not one to dwell in the past yet this month is asking you consider who and what has formed your story-line to date and take some time in consideration of what you’d like to continue or complete.   Hot spots come up between the 2nd/3rd/4th and again on the 20th and Full Moon of the 26th.  It’s best to bear in mind that things are going to change shape quite a lot over the course of this month and therefore it’s important not to react in the moment but to play the long game.  At least until after November 13th when Venus and Mercury go direct again.

Capricorn

Carving a path through some of the mini dramas that arise during the month of October is something you can do more easily than the more reactive signs.   In fact it would be best to press the minimise button if you feel others are being unreasonable.  The retrogrades of October (both Venus and Mercury of the personal planets) affect every sign and therefore much is liable to alter as people find their way through the news headlines and the ‘circumstances beyond their control’.  Remember, this is just some cosmic ‘weather’ and it will clear!

Aquarius

Things are switching on and off.  A blast from the past is likely as is some re-scheduling or go-slow as Venus is retrograde from the 3rd and Mercury also moves backwards from the 24th.  Keep yourself as clear and calm as possible as you are well equipped to deal with all of this.   If you are reconsidering your career or  reflecting on your purpose, October could be a vital month for connecting you to what really matters most.

Pisces

Retrogrades are like a punctuation mark in our narrative.    We pause for thought.  So you can expect a little slowing down in the month of October as Venus turns retrograde and things become tentative rather than crystal clear.    On October 24th Mercury also backtracks through the heavens.   Much is going to come to the surface over the coming weeks.  There are returns, reflections, reviews going on and whilst you ponder you can see more than you’ve ever seen before.