Planetary Themes for the Month of October

Aries

You are in a new cycle for accomplishing your personal goals. With hard work and determination, you could achieve something significant by the 18th. Remember to tread lightly with authority figures and those in charge. This is not a month to slack off. After the 18th, a positive shift for more fun, adventure and opportunity.

Taurus

This is a good time to expand your knowledge, education, or even explore new areas and travel. You are moved to express yourself more in the emotional realm through the 17th. This can strengthen and deepen relationships. After the 18th, you feel like expressing more independence and exploring new experiences.

Gemini

Personal relationships and your social life can take on more importance through the 24th. This is also a good time to explore the unknown and dig deeper in your own psyche for answers — much can be discovered. An examination of your finances and adjustment with your spending habits can do you some good.

Cancer

More of a focus on achieving your career or personal goals this month can help you attain more balance. You may be dealing with some emotional- or love-related issues. These can be healed or resolved through the 17th. More activity is seen in your personal- and work-related relationships. Remember to keep the boundaries.

Leo

Focus on expressing those ideas of yours. It’s a good time to write, blog or do some personal journaling. More activity is seen in your work area and daily routines. Health and fitness can take on more importance — set some new goals in this area. If there are some family issues, these can improve after the 18th.

Virgo

You can deepen your emotional connections with significant others through the 19th. Personal finances can take on more importance after the seventh. When it comes to money or investment decisions, use more caution and play it safe. An examination of your values can also do some good. What matters the most to you?

Libra

You are in the emotional realm and may have to deal with some deep-rooted feelings through the 17th. This can lead to inner transformation. Your personal relationships — including the relationship with yourself — become the focus. After the 18th, you yearn to express more independence and seek new experiences.

Scorpio

As Venus transits your sign through the 17th, you are in a position for the expression of more love and can also attract new money-related opportunities. This is a good time to work behind the scenes or spend more alone time to bring inner balance. On the 25th, your inner detective comes out and can help you solve mysteries.

Sagittarius

Your social life and networking with groups is an area to shine. New opportunities can open up from your connections with others. Finances can take a more serious tone; increased activity and improvement is likely in this area. After the 18th, your love life can heat up, and you can attract new money-making opportunities.

Capricorn

As Mars transits your sign through Nov. 8, the tide is going your way to actively pursue your goals and ambitions. Your strength and determination can take you far by the 19th. A balance between your personal relationships and work needs to also be reached. Make time for yourself and others as you attempt to conquer the world

Aquarius

This is a good time to work behind the scenes and some self-introspection. This can lead to more personal growth. Seek to express any bottled up energy in constructive ways. Higher education, learning or travel can take on more importance. After the 18th, your social life can shine and you can attract new friends.

Pisces

The expression of love and connecting emotionally in your relationships is strong through the 17th. More activity in your social life can also lead to new business opportunities. Watch your finances and the tendency to spend too much. After the 18th, it is important to remain focused on your goals. Avoid distractions.