Gemini Monthly Horoscope October 2018

Gemini (Born May 22 to 31) and Gemini Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Gemini:

October 2018 Gemini Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until October 23rd:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar fifth house. This is a time when pleasure-seeking and creative activities come into focus and grab much of your attention. You are particularly personally charming in a spontaneous, natural way during this solar cycle. This is the time of year when you are ready to perform and to express yourself creatively.

This is a very playful cycle, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. It's a good time for recreation, romance, connecting with children, and enjoying and performing the arts. Your ego is tied up in your children, romantic relationships, and creative output now, so that you can be especially proud of these people and things. You can also be over-sensitive about these matters if you feel you are not getting enough appreciation.

From October 23rd forward:

The Sun illuminates your solar sixth house. During this cycle, you take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It's a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. Details are more important to you now.

It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. You could seek distinction and strive towards perfection in your work. Efficiency should be your goal now. Your physical health, as well as the relationship between your body and your mind, are in focus.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure

All month: 

Venus continues to move through your solar sixth house now. This is a time when beautifying and/or bringing harmony to your working environment is a priority to you. You might find more opportunities to socialize with co-workers, perhaps even meeting a new friend through your work or health routines. You are likely to bring more tact and diplomacy to your relations with the people you work with now. You may not be as productive as usual during this period, as the focus is more on social relationships and pleasure than on getting the job done. Improving health and vitality through pleasurable activities such as massage might be in focus now.

Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th Venus retrograde in general: As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are periods during which we re-assess what--and who--we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well. Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined. It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle. However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to complete them, or some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends.This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your sixth house of work, health, and habits. In addition to the general cautions outlined above, the social aspect of relationships on the job may be strained for the time being. Do your best not to let people get to you. The desire for warm relations on the job is strong, but the path to satisfaction hard to find. Schedule major beautification processes around this cycle if possible. There can be focus on healing and processing when it comes to health.

Because Venus rules your romance sector, don't jump to conclusions if a lover is acting a little distant. Wait it out. Venus also rules your twelfth house, and your desires from love and relationship may be hard to figure out for the time being.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until October 9th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar fifth house. Increased communication with children, romantic partners, and people who share the same hobbies as you can occur now. Certainly, you are thinking about these people and about love and romance, child rearing, and/or creative pursuits more than usual. Mental exercises and competitions can be particularly enjoyable now. You express yourself with warmth and creativity, and you have an appreciative "audience" for your ideas now.

From October 10-31: 

Mercury transits your solar sixth house. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills.

Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now.

You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Gemini: There is a strong focus on both your sectors of play and work this month, dear Gemini, with the latter increasing as the month advances. You're doing both well! Complications on the work front are very possible in October, however, with Venus retrograde from the 5th onward. Projects may stall or could be in need of review. Even so, this review is necessary and can lead to some very happy improvements, eventually! If you can swing it, working independently or setting your own pace on the job may be preferable with the social climate just a little chilly temporarily.

Even so, your mood is playful, demonstrative, and affectionate for the most part this month. Granted, love relationships may not be exceptionally straightforward or warm, but your heart may need some time to sort things out anyway. Others are finding you charming although they can be hesitant, too.

Although Venus is retrograde most of October (from the 5th forward), Mars is regaining its momentum after several months of either moving backward or sluggishly. This Mars transit helps to compensate somewhat and is, quite fortunately, traveling in harmony with your sign, guiding you through the month more smoothly than most other zodiac signs. It's a time for breaking out of a routine or a rut. Mini getaways can be a breath of fresh air now. You are entirely on board for doing some experimenting, too.

Early October is strong for love relationships, flirtations, and your social life, as well as for your spirits! The two principal reasons for this positive outlook are the New Moon enlivening your creative sector on the 8th, and Mars picking up speed in your adventure sector. While work, self-care programs, and health demand more than the usual attention, it's a fine time for enjoying yourself and breaking free of the usual constraints, too. New adventures and experiences can suddenly seem desirable after many months of keeping things on the down-low. Creativity is stimulated, and some of you could be picking up a new hobby or breathing new life into an old one.

Work and health matters grab your attention increasingly as the month progresses, although this has been the case to some degree all year with Jupiter in your solar sixth house. You're coming to the end of this fortunate transit, and you should take full advantage of the opportunities presented to you this month, particularly around the 27-31. You might benefit from a solution or method that improves health or work. Good humor and a visionary, progressive approach help you to heal and more thoroughly enjoy the work you do or connect with a sense of purpose. Others want to hire you or seek your services with your genuine, humbly confident approach now.

Particularly around the 10th and 19th, watch for some impulsiveness. The assertiveness of direct Mars clashes with the retrospect, passive approach of retrograde Venus, and this comes to a boiling point on the 10th. Actions may seem provocative.

Around the Full Moon on the 24th, you receive a clear message to look within, get some rest, and listen to your inner voice. You may need a small hiatus from daily pressures and demands.

If you're encountering slowdowns, delays, or reversals in projects or waiting games revolving around health or your job, try to be as patient and understanding as you can. Look back at old jobs, projects, and even co-workers for insight. Going over past errors or problems is likely on the job. You can feel a strong desire to produce, but also a strong desire to pull back this month, and it's vital that you keep things moderate. Some things may feel a little hollow to you now, prompting some re-examination. You're learning new things about old problems, mainly related to work, health, and relationships. From the 25-26, you might experience an attitude change in light of recent revelations. Seeing where you may have been tripping up or chasing the wrong things in the past can be part of this. Brand new beginnings in the material world should probably wait, but that doesn't mean you can't begin anew on an emotional level.

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Gemini (Born June 1 to 11) and Gemini Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Gemini:

October 2018 Gemini Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun illuminates your solar fifth house now. After a period of "nesting", you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors!

You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year.

This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th Venus retrograde in general: As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are periods during which we re-assess what--and who--we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well. Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined. It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle. However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to complete them, or some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends.This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for the most part in your fifth house of romance, pleasure, speculation, and children. Because the cycle directly affects your sector of romance and speculation, you should be especially wary of jumping into arguments with a lover and taking risks with gambling. You may feel you are on shaky ground in the romance department. You don't need to share all your feelings with a lover right now, and you shouldn't jump to conclusions if your lover needs a little space either. It can be hard to derive satisfaction from your romantic and creative activities for the time being. An old lover may resurface in your life, complicating matters.

Because Venus rules your romance sector, don't jump to conclusions if a lover is acting a little distant. Wait it out. Venus also rules your twelfth house, and your desires from love and relationship may be hard to figure out for the time being.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 16th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar fifth house. Increased communication with children, romantic partners, and people who share the same hobbies as you can occur now. Certainly, you are thinking about these people and about love and romance, child rearing, and/or creative pursuits more than usual. Mental exercises and competitions can be particularly enjoyable now. You express yourself with warmth and creativity, and you have an appreciative "audience" for your ideas now.

From October 16th forward:

Mercury transits your solar sixth house. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills.

Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now.

You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 10th:

Mars continues to energize your solar eighth house. This is a less outwardly assertive or aggressive stage for you as you take the time to process recent events in your life and to develop strategies for going after what you want in the future. You are more observant than active during this cycle, and more strategic and deliberate when you do take action. There may be an increase in sexual appetite now. It's an excellent period for eliminating wasteful activities. Shared finances can come into focus, and you might feel an increased need to take charge of these matters. This could lead to disputes and disagreements if you are not careful or sensitive in your dealings with others.

From October 10th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar ninth house. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Gemini: There is a strong focus on both your sectors of play and work this month, dear Gemini, with the latter increasing as the month advances. You're doing both well! Complications on the work front are very possible in October, however, with Venus retrograde from the 5th onward. Projects may stall or could be in need of review. Even so, this review is necessary and can lead to some very happy improvements, eventually! If you can swing it, working independently or setting your own pace on the job may be preferable with the social climate just a little chilly temporarily.

Even so, your mood is playful, demonstrative, and affectionate for the most part this month. Granted, love relationships may not be exceptionally straightforward or warm, but your heart may need some time to sort things out anyway. Others are finding you charming although they can be hesitant, too.

Although Venus is retrograde most of October (from the 5th forward), Mars is regaining its momentum after several months of either moving backward or sluggishly. This Mars transit helps to compensate somewhat and is, quite fortunately, traveling in harmony with your sign, guiding you through the month more smoothly than most other zodiac signs. It's a time for breaking out of a routine or a rut. Mini getaways can be a breath of fresh air now. You are entirely on board for doing some experimenting, too.

Early October is strong for love relationships, flirtations, and your social life, as well as for your spirits! The two principal reasons for this positive outlook are the New Moon enlivening your creative sector on the 8th, and Mars picking up speed in your adventure sector. While work, self-care programs, and health demand more than the usual attention, it's a fine time for enjoying yourself and breaking free of the usual constraints, too. New adventures and experiences can suddenly seem desirable after many months of keeping things on the down-low. Creativity is stimulated, and some of you could be picking up a new hobby or breathing new life into an old one.

Work and health matters grab your attention increasingly as the month progresses, although this has been the case to some degree all year with Jupiter in your solar sixth house. You're coming to the end of this fortunate transit, and you should take full advantage of the opportunities presented to you this month, particularly around the 27-31. You might benefit from a solution or method that improves health or work. Good humor and a visionary, progressive approach help you to heal and more thoroughly enjoy the work you do or connect with a sense of purpose. Others want to hire you or seek your services with your genuine, humbly confident approach now.

Particularly around the 10th and 19th, watch for some impulsiveness. The assertiveness of direct Mars clashes with the retrospect, passive approach of retrograde Venus, and this comes to a boiling point on the 10th. Actions may seem provocative.

Around the Full Moon on the 24th, you receive a clear message to look within, get some rest, and listen to your inner voice. You may need a small hiatus from daily pressures and demands.

If you're encountering slowdowns, delays, or reversals in projects or waiting games revolving around health or your job, try to be as patient and understanding as you can. Look back at old jobs, projects, and even co-workers for insight. Going over past errors or problems is likely on the job. You can feel a strong desire to produce, but also a strong desire to pull back this month, and it's vital that you keep things moderate. Some things may feel a little hollow to you now, prompting some re-examination. You're learning new things about old problems, mainly related to work, health, and relationships. From the 25-26, you might experience an attitude change in light of recent revelations. Seeing where you may have been tripping up or chasing the wrong things in the past can be part of this. Brand new beginnings in the material world should probably wait, but that doesn't mean you can't begin anew on an emotional level.

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See also general trends for Gemini in 2018.

Gemini (Born June 12 to 21)
AND Gemini Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Gemini:

October 2018 Gemini Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until October 13th:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar fourth house. This is a period of recharge, of getting in touch with your innermost feelings, of connecting with your roots, and of spending more time and energy on home and family. Home and family matters capture your attention and are a strong source of pride now. It's a time when worldly matters are not as important to you.

Use this energy to find ways to improve your family relations and your home environment. During this heart-warming cycle, you would do best to allow yourself to explore your inner needs so that you can nurture yourself and others in a healthy, growth-oriented manner, in preparation for more outgoing times to come.

From October 13th forward:

The Sun illuminates your solar fifth house now. After a period of "nesting", you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors!

You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year.

This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th Venus retrograde in general: As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are periods during which we re-assess what--and who--we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well. Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined. It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle. However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to complete them, or some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends.This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for the most part in your fifth house of romance, pleasure, speculation, and children. Because the cycle directly affects your sector of romance and speculation, you should be especially wary of jumping into arguments with a lover and taking risks with gambling. You may feel you are on shaky ground in the romance department. You don't need to share all your feelings with a lover right now, and you shouldn't jump to conclusions if your lover needs a little space either. It can be hard to derive satisfaction from your romantic and creative activities for the time being. An old lover may resurface in your life, complicating matters.

Because Venus rules your romance sector, don't jump to conclusions if a lover is acting a little distant. Wait it out. Venus also rules your twelfth house, and your desires from love and relationship may be hard to figure out for the time being.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 3rd: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house. Your thoughts tend to revolve around personal matters, especially family, home, and domestic issues. You enjoy, more than usual, discussions and stories about the past and about family.

You are more rational and objective when it comes to your relationships with those close to you, so it is, in fact, a good time to open up discussions with family. There can be increased activities in and around the home during this cycle. You are not as interested in worldly matters and career as you are in your personal life for the time being.

From October 3-23: 

Mercury transits your solar fifth house. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation; and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong.

Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle. You might enjoy researching speculative ventures now. You especially enjoy games that involve competing with others on a mental level. You have a stronger need than usual for intellectual stimulation. Therefore, your friends and romantic partner are best appreciated now if they are intellectual types. You're more willing to take risks on a mental level now, so take advantage of the increased spontaneity and creativity that comes with this position.

From October 23rd forward: 

Mercury transits your solar sixth house. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills.

Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now.

You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 30th:

Mars continues to energize your solar eighth house. This is a less outwardly assertive or aggressive stage for you as you take the time to process recent events in your life and to develop strategies for going after what you want in the future. You are more observant than active during this cycle, and more strategic and deliberate when you do take action. There may be an increase in sexual appetite now. It's an excellent period for eliminating wasteful activities. Shared finances can come into focus, and you might feel an increased need to take charge of these matters. This could lead to disputes and disagreements if you are not careful or sensitive in your dealings with others.

From October 30th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar ninth house. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Gemini: There is a strong focus on both your sectors of play and work this month, dear Gemini, with the latter increasing as the month advances. You're doing both well! Complications on the work front are very possible in October, however, with Venus retrograde from the 5th onward. Projects may stall or could be in need of review. Even so, this review is necessary and can lead to some very happy improvements, eventually! If you can swing it, working independently or setting your own pace on the job may be preferable with the social climate just a little chilly temporarily.

Even so, your mood is playful, demonstrative, and affectionate for the most part this month. Granted, love relationships may not be exceptionally straightforward or warm, but your heart may need some time to sort things out anyway. Others are finding you charming although they can be hesitant, too.

Although Venus is retrograde most of October (from the 5th forward), Mars is regaining its momentum after several months of either moving backward or sluggishly. This Mars transit helps to compensate somewhat and is, quite fortunately, traveling in harmony with your sign, guiding you through the month more smoothly than most other zodiac signs. It's a time for breaking out of a routine or a rut. Mini getaways can be a breath of fresh air now. You are entirely on board for doing some experimenting, too.

Early October is strong for love relationships, flirtations, and your social life, as well as for your spirits! The two principal reasons for this positive outlook are the New Moon enlivening your creative sector on the 8th, and Mars picking up speed in your adventure sector. While work, self-care programs, and health demand more than the usual attention, it's a fine time for enjoying yourself and breaking free of the usual constraints, too. New adventures and experiences can suddenly seem desirable after many months of keeping things on the down-low. Creativity is stimulated, and some of you could be picking up a new hobby or breathing new life into an old one.

Work and health matters grab your attention increasingly as the month progresses, although this has been the case to some degree all year with Jupiter in your solar sixth house. You're coming to the end of this fortunate transit, and you should take full advantage of the opportunities presented to you this month, particularly around the 27-31. You might benefit from a solution or method that improves health or work. Good humor and a visionary, progressive approach help you to heal and more thoroughly enjoy the work you do or connect with a sense of purpose. Others want to hire you or seek your services with your genuine, humbly confident approach now.

Particularly around the 10th and 19th, watch for some impulsiveness. The assertiveness of direct Mars clashes with the retrospect, passive approach of retrograde Venus, and this comes to a boiling point on the 10th. Actions may seem provocative.

Around the Full Moon on the 24th, you receive a clear message to look within, get some rest, and listen to your inner voice. You may need a small hiatus from daily pressures and demands.

If you're encountering slowdowns, delays, or reversals in projects or waiting games revolving around health or your job, try to be as patient and understanding as you can. Look back at old jobs, projects, and even co-workers for insight. Going over past errors or problems is likely on the job. You can feel a strong desire to produce, but also a strong desire to pull back this month, and it's vital that you keep things moderate. Some things may feel a little hollow to you now, prompting some re-examination. You're learning new things about old problems, mainly related to work, health, and relationships. From the 25-26, you might experience an attitude change in light of recent revelations. Seeing where you may have been tripping up or chasing the wrong things in the past can be part of this. Brand new beginnings in the material world should probably wait, but that doesn't mean you can't begin anew on an emotional level.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.

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Love & Romance Forecast Report

Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.

Romantic Compatibility Reports

Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

See also general trends for Gemini in 2018.

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