Forecast for Oct. 8-21
A great deal is going on in the romance arena the next two weeks: Venus opposing Uranus on the 9th causes overreactions in relationships; Mercury entering Libra on the 9th favors relationship discussions and legal agreements, but a clash with Pluto on the 10th intensifies control issues. The Venus-Saturn conjunction in Virgo on the 13th favors relationship analysis but heightens nitpicking. Venus entering loving Libra on the 14th revs up romance, but a square from Pluto on the 15th causes suppressed issues to erupt. Mars entering Leo on the 16th accelerates passion and creativity during the next eight months. And the New Moon in Libra on the 17th (Pacific Time) encourages partnerships. In other transit news, Jupiter turning direct on the 12th helps your plans move forward, especially those that stalled around mid-June. Finally, spiritual and humanitarian endeavors are favored by trines between the Sun and Jupiter on the 10th, Sun and Neptune on the 16th, and Mercury and Jupiter on the 20th.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that too.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Romance and friendships set the tone for a highly social couple of weeks, particularly after the new moon. Mars transiting through Leo during the next eight months will only heighten your desire to express yourself and have some fun.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The new moon brings a new cycle of work opportunities, especially those that use your artistry. Mars transiting through Leo during the next eight months energizes family activities and home projects.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Romantic trysts bring delight after the new moon. Your creativity will be on fire as well. And the eight-month transit of Mars through Leo brings opportunities through communications, education and travel.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
The urge to change your home environment and do some entertaining overtakes you after the new moon. Mars in Leo brings moneymaking opportunities that will pay off during the next eight months.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Networking and promoting your projects open doors during the new moon. Travel is also indicated. And Mars in your sign heats up your personal life and heightens your creativity during the next eight months.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Romance can turn serious around the 13th, if you don’t let fear get in the way of love. Look for moneymaking opportunities after the new moon. And the eight-month transit of Mars in Leo encourages you to seek answers from within.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
The new moon in your sign heralds a new cycle of energy in your personal life. Look for opportunities through foreign contacts. And Mars in Leo widens your social circle during the next eight months.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The new moon illuminates your inner life and desire to resolve the past. Mars in Leo during the next eight months energizes career projects but can cause strife with your boss. Time to do your own thing?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Look for opportunities through friends and groups after the new moon. Self-promotion can pay off as well. And Mars in Leo energizes your spiritual life and sense of adventure during the next eight months.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Seek out career and financial opportunities after the new moon. Mars in Leo accelerates intimacy (and sexual issues) during the next eight months. On a practical level, loans and investments are emphasized.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The new moon can bring opportunities through education, spiritual activities and foreign connections. The eight-month transit of Mars in Leo energizes activities (and issues) with your mate and/or business partner.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
The need to rest, recharge and renew accompanies the new moon. It’s time to heal inner blocks to love, too. And Mars in Leo energizes your work projects and health regimen during the next eight months.