Aries:
Give teamwork a try; your sole view is not the only correct answer. As four planets move into your seventh house it may feel better to release the reins a bit. Don’t jump into commitment during the Mercury retrograde (but maybe keep it casual for once).
Taurus:
This week is even busier for you than last week as four planets move into your sixth house of work. Declutter your unorganized life while the Sun in Libra moves into the sixth house of wellbeing. Mercury retrograde will cause challenges for you to overcome.
Gemini:
Your ruling planet, Mercury, is in retrograde, so avoid buying new technology until after Oct. 18. However, as the moon moves into Libra, your fifth house of leisure will open you up to new relationships. Mind your boundaries, we all know how you can be (and Mercury is the planet of communication).
Cancer:
Mercury is retrograding in the area of family and home, don’t be surprised if tension brews in the dorm or at home. Try not to be so grumpy. Stay flexible and you should be fine; expect to finish big projects this week.
Leo:
October will be quiet. Now that the spotlight is off you (for once), take time to plan a trip in solitude or with a significant other. Your desire to travel will become irresistible as your third and ninth houses of travel.
Virgo:
Finally, time for the stability (that you crave so badly). The Libra sun moves into the second house highlighting daily routines. Use your money wisely this month while Mercury is in retrograde.
Libra:
It’s still your season — but not for long. The Mercury retrograde in Libra will bring you many problems. Learn to be deliberate in your actions and try to sidestep the issues that the retrograde brings you.
Scorpio:
Be sure to take time to rest as you delve into creative projects as the Libra Sun moves into your twelfth house of privacy and isolation. You don’t need to worry much about the Mercury retrograde this month.
Sagittarius:
Take time to actually relax and accept the new friendships that await this week. The new moon appears by your eleventh house in friendship. Move away from focusing on money and work but try to actually focus on something.
Capricorn:
Uncharacteristically, the planets are in your favor. The planets in your moon, Sun, Mercury and Mars line up. Your ruling planet, Saturn, is in the second house of income, expect a boost in your career and professional interests
Aquarius:
Hold off on launching any new ideas you have while Mercury is in retrograde. Pace yourself and don’t rush into those impulsive projects and pipe down the ambition a bit until Mercury is out of retrograde.
Pisces:
While Saturn, the planet of stability, is in an ideal place for you this week, don’t get too comfortable. New opportunities this week will send your tight and busy schedule awry.
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