WEEKLY ASTROLOGY

Aries:

October 1-7: Your need for structure and organization could go overboard. Plan leisure activities, but remember to relax too! You'll feel more satisfied if you "get something done" during your leisure time. Perhaps you can create or work further on a project.

October 8-15: Success and winning feel vital this week. Don't fight with the ones around you; set up other kinds of contests. A little research by you can pinpoint an investment gem. Get the facts and then make your move.

October 16-23: You'll want to spend lavishly on someone close to you. Be sure you can afford it! A friend tries to tell you what to do and how to behave. You're an adult; assert your independence!
October 24-31: Issues of truth, justice, fair play, ethics or equality emerge. Practice open-mindedness and tolerance, but do stand up for what you value. Time for something new in your life. Seek out the original, creative or different. Look for laughs.

Taurus:

October 1-7: New romantic interests are possible--or revitalizing an old relationship. Sparks fly as interest and energy for love fly higher. A good time to tackle some small home improvement tasks you've been putting off. Direct your critical eye toward fix-it tasks.

October 8-15: This is a time to seek a broader perspective than your personal home and family. Look to the future. Reach beyond yourself. You may think things over too long, trying to reach the absolute best decision. Logic won't solve everything.

October 16-23: Body language and nonverbal cues from people offer a gold mine of information. Pay attention to what lies beneath the surface. An unexpected visitor drops in and takes extra time and attention. You are sidetracked from your normal tasks.

October 24-31: You are sensitive, empathic, and intuitive this week. You take things deeply to heart. Help others, but not to the point of self-sacrifice. Treat your beloved to a favorite meal, flowers, chocolates, or another indulgence and s/he will show appreciation in exciting ways.

Gemini:

October 1-7: Appreciate your beloved's appearance this week. S/he needs to hear that s/he is attractive. And take extra care to look good yourself. Movement is essential this week. Try not to get stuck in one place or doing repetitive tasks. Look for ways to get out and get around.

October 8-15: You'll work best on your own this week. Don't let irritation slip into power struggles or arguments. Get away on your own and do what's necessary. Whether you decide to make a change at work, or keep things as they are, be sure to weigh your options carefully.

October 16-23: You are tempted to push too hard at a loved one. It's easier to change yourself than someone else! Family and relationship commitments may be on your mind a lot at work this week. Relax; you can still carry out your duties just fine.

October 24-31: You are more practical about people this week (but don't turn people into a "chore" or burden). You can improve a relationship. You learn more about yourself through others. Relationships bring out parts of yourself you've been overlooking.

Cancer:

October 1-7: It appears that young family members delight in thwarting you, but they are only testing their will. Turn contests into cooperation. A new viewpoint or idea could bring pleasure to the family if you do not react with automatic denial. Be open to what may occur.

October 8-15: Excitement and stimulation cast an irresistible lure. You look for an adrenaline rush in your relationship; don't go too far! Time and energy constraints pull you between love and work. Take care of business during the day and romance in the evening.

October 16-23: An impulse to "take it to the limit" could get you into hot water. Don't go all the way. Unexpected news comes your way. Be prepared and you can make the most of whatever occurs.
October 24-31: Your imagination soars to new heights and takes you beyond old boundaries and limitations. Your example of honesty and disciplined behavior is vital for a young person. You act as a mentor.

Leo:

October 1-7: Clearing the air is a good idea. Bring up that topic you've been hesitant to discuss and talk it over with the one you love. Communication is emphasized--whether through more mail, more phone calls or more conversations. Inform yourself; exchange ideas.

October 8-15: You (or the kids) may be inclined to splurge on some kind of self-indulgence this week. A little spoiling is fine; just don't go overboard. You're feeling a bit sensitive this week. A little extra privacy could work wonders. Protect your time alone.

October 16-23: Practical demands compete with relationship needs; keep room for both. Spend time with people who support your drive for success. A "too good to be true" offer comes your way. Don't believe it!

October 24-31: Time to get away. If you cannot take an actual trip, plan one for the future. Concentrate on how you can be independent. Emotional matters change rapidly. Roll with the punches and don't expect to end up in the same mood as you start your week.

Virgo:

October 1-7: Your natural stage presence, love of fun, and talent for amusing or entertaining others is in focus. Have a good time! Restlessness is the current theme. Start a trip if at all possible. If not, run errands, change the scene, and talk with people.

October 8-15: Focus on your ambitions. Evaluate your capacities for advancing and use your communication skills to further your position. You know more than you tell. Protect your own security and that of other people. Keep everything looking smooth and easy.

October 16-23: Create a compromise between wanting a new, exciting vocational challenge, versus wanting to consolidate your current position. Act in ways to ensure your security at work. This is a good time for a company potluck or anything involving food, land, or finances.

October 24-31: You can tune into those around you at work, but don't let it disrupt your attention. Skills with financial issues are more marked this week. Don't let yourself get stifled. Bring in a plant, move the office pictures, sit on the other side of your desk or alter your space a bit.

Libra:

October 1-7: Assertive action by you can bring financial rewards. Put yourself forward. This week offers an opportunity to change your attitudes and habits regarding food, alcohol, smoking, sex, or other physical pleasures.
October 8-15: Clothes, jewelry, decorating, makeup, candy, or ice cream may be splurges this week. Enjoy beauty and sugar without overindulging. Do something financially which will please both you and a partner in your life. Satisfy personal as well as shared goals.

October 16-23: Someone from out of town makes contact--in person, by letter or phone. Enlarge your circle. Be prepared for strong emotions. People may overreact. If you can keep your cool, it will help.
October 24-31: Someone close to you needs to talk, but is unsure how to begin. Be available and open; encourage communication. Barriers you've been hitting against start to give way. Keep on pushing (tactfully) and you will succeed.

Scorpio:

October 1-7: One-on-one activities offer pleasure. Plan on sharing your play with someone else. Togetherness is more rewarding than solitary bliss. This is a time to flow with peace within. Retreat to the seashore, mountains or a private space to meditate, pray, or quietly relax.

October 8-15: This week you can tune into deeper emotions--within yourself and others. It's OK to withdraw if things get heavy. Your caring quotient is high at this point. You can be extremely warm and nurturing, with a great capacity to love and be loved.

October 16-23: Spoil your family a bit this week. Physical comforts and material goodies seem extra important. Give yourselves a treat. Examine allowances and expenditures this week. A discussion of financial needs and responsibilities (within the family) aids realism.

October 24-31: Others find you exceptionally appealing this week. Use your "magical" charm wisely. Solitude refreshes you after much interaction. Private sharing will be more rewarding than public interactions or loud entertainment.

Sagittarius:

October 1-7: Take a first step toward that "dream vacation" you want: pick up a brochure, visualize yourself on the way, or save a few pennies. A sense of personal power and mastery in recreation is important for you this week. Seek activities that allow you to do your very best.

October 8-15: Your beloved is eager for a romantic encounter. Set the mood and enjoy the results. You have to alter a past decision. Circumstances have changed; you need to do things differently now.

October 16-23: Your mind is sharp this week, yet also precise. Plan to accomplish problem-solving that requires both speed and exactitude. Contradictory mental impulses emerge. Light, flippant and casual on one hand, digging for secrets on the other. A bit of both is OK.

October 24-31: Now is the time to be more on your own, or with people who encourage your feeling free. Do something just for YOU. You need some independence this week. Exercise your uniqueness, keep active, and do your own thing!

Capricorn:

October 1-7: Lottery fever! The urge to gamble is high. Don't risk what you can't afford to lose. Seek safe excitement (like love or roller coasters). You are tempted to overvalue work at the expense of relationships (or vice versa). Nurture both for greatest happiness.

October 8-15: Ethical issues or moral principles arise at work this week. Just be sure the time is ripe if you choose to fight for fairness. Important papers require your attention. Legal matters may be involved. Read everything carefully.

October 16-23: If you focus on what you want and don't have, this week will be frustrating. Clarify your financial goals and move toward them. Take time to return those items with which you are dissatisfied, or to write a letter for a refund. Assert yourself.

October 24-31: Focus on your assets as well as flaws. Don't be impatient at your progress to date. Success comes one step at a time. Others expect you to balance and harmonize. You avoid unpleasantness and do all you can to keep an appealing atmosphere.

Aquarius:

October 1-7: Depth and intensity on the docket for the week. You may be swept away by passion, or drawn toward all-or-nothing extremes. Entertainment packs a punch this week! It may be a powerful movie or play or book. Seek out inspiration, shudders or strong feelings.

October 8-15: An opportunity for advancement lies before you. Grasp it before the window closes! Don't let work "get" to you this week. You're taking it too seriously and worrying about the future. It will all work out.

October 16-23: Strength is an issue this week; your willpower is better than usual. Focus, concentration, and business instincts are good. You are more aware of your strength, determination, and willpower. (A bit of self-indulgence is OK.)

October 24-31: A family discussion proves enlightening and helpful. Ideas about appropriate behavior are modified to be more realistic. Variety appeals this week, so change your patterns a bit. Look for alternatives, other forms of stimulation, and interest.

Pisces:

October 1-7: You'll be tempted to overdo--around food, drinking, sexuality or money--and then feel guilty. Don't nag yourself; do be moderate. Equality and sharing come naturally this week, but competition is also possible. Seek out the people you most enjoy.

October 8-15: A note of appreciation goes over big. The simple act of telling someone how they've helped reaps great dividends. A loved one demonstrates caring and commitment. Your bonds of attachment are strengthened.

October 16-23: Give up your habit of underestimating your abilities. You're much better than you think! Your hermit side wants to retreat, yet you need an intensely intimate experience. You can do both.

October 24-31: You feel like traveling--mentally if not physically. Your curiosity quotient is high this week. Seek knowledge from many sources. Seek an understanding of your family's goals. Understanding their ideals and dreams can bring you closer together.