Leo Monthly Horoscope October 2018

Leo (Born July 23 to August 2)
AND Leo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Leo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until October 23rd:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar third house--a time of the year in which you are most likely to be a "busy bee". Communications, short trips, errand-running, and general busy-ness feature now. You could have a finger in many pies, so to speak, as your curiosity is piqued by a larger variety of things than usual. Used well, this could be a period in which you come up with solutions to a number of problems. You are more inclined to take pride in your intellectual accomplishments and/or your ability to socialize and make connections.

From October 23rd forward:

With the Sun spotlighting your house of family and home, these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front.

Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship with your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing the inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

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

All month: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fourth house now. Domestic relationships and the home environment tend to be especially harmonious and peaceful during this cycle. You may have a desire to decorate your home with better quality items or more attention to aesthetics. An inner sense of peace and security tends to dominate now, or the desire for peace motivates you now. Your affections are strong but you don't wear your heart on your sleeve just now, preferring quiet moments with loved ones.

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 fourth house of home and family. Relations with your family may be a little strained. You might want to wait until Venus is  direct before you express your frustrations with family members! What you say now may be costly. Furthermore, if you take the time to think about things, your approach to dealing with these issues later (after the retrograde) is likely to be much more productive. The desire or need for warm relations with family members, or for support and a feeling of security, is especially strong but the path to satisfaction may be hard to find just now. This is a great time to think about how to improve your home, but not necessarily for going forward with entirely new projects.

Venus-ruled areas of your chart are career, authority figures, and communications. These may not satisfy as much as you'd like just now. Extra caution in these areas of life may be necessary now.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until October 9th: 

Mercury continues to move through your solar third house. Mercury feels right at home in the third house. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects.

As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

From October 10-31: 

Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to move through your solar seventh house. During this period, strife is possible in your close personal relationships, as a significant other is now mirroring some of your own issues with assertiveness and anger. Attracting aggression in others during this cycle is a clue that there are unresolved issues within that need tending. You might actually seek some form of conflict, whether intentionally or not, in order to deal with these issues. There can be competitiveness in your life now. Any troublesome issues that have been dormant in a relationship are likely to surface, and can now be handled straightforwardly.

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Leo Monthly Horoscope Summary: With much emphasis on communications, learning, as well as social and family interactions, dear Leo, October should be a busy, engaging month. You are more communicative, involved, and sociable with Mars back on track and picking up the pace in your partnership zone and the New Moon on the 8th happening in your communications sector. The desire to express yourself and share your experiences with others is powerful this month! Making a fresh start with a neighbor or sibling is possible, too, but keep in mind that with Venus retrograde from the 5th onward, not all relationships are straightforward. Channel your energy into constructive work around the house, particularly independent tasks.

Since May, Mars has been moving sluggishly or backward but is now getting back to its regular speed. You may be focusing less on technical challenges and more on the people in your life in October. Mind you, there can be times this month when you feel others are in the driver's seat. However, consider that you may need a bit of a break from being in charge. As long as you trust a partner, you may benefit from enjoying the view.

With Mars prominent and working at full speed and Venus retrograde and in the background of your solar chart, however, it's best to watch for rubbing people the wrong way or an impatient approach that doesn't do you any favors. Impulsiveness may be a problem especially around the 10th and 19th, and timing can be a little off. While Mars in your partnership sector can pull up some needed confrontations with others, with Venus retrograde concurrently, there can be tact and decorum missing, leading to problems that may not resolve for some time. Be watchful of this tendency and protect what's most precious to you.

If a lover seems distant or a love affair appears to stall this month, it might only mean that it's time to slow down and process things. Take things one day at a time. Relationships with family or comfort in the home can meet with complications during this retrograde cycle that lasts until November 16th. Regarding home and family, reviving old projects or returning to previous conditions may be beneficial this month. Channeling your energies into a domestic project that will truly make life easier, happier, or more pleasing can be particularly useful to you now, especially if it's a work in progress to which you are returning.

What you find valuable and worth your while can change significantly with Venus retrograde. It's a fine time for looking at something from an entirely different perspective, particularly related to family relationships and projects or studies. Especially with insights gained on the 15th and 25th, you'll be in a better position to understand your needs and values. Reconnecting ties with people you love may prove particularly satisfying now.

Balancing your personal and professional/public life can be challenging but necessary around the Full Moon on the 24th. This lunation may bring the culmination of a significant work project or a scurry of activity on the job or in your public life as it happens at the top of your solar chart. Events occur that highlight your responsibilities in your professional life. With Uranus involved, too, this can be a time of sudden movement and surprises.

Jupiter is spending its final weeks in your solar fourth house before it moves on officially on November 9th. Before Jupiter goes, it's forming a lovely aspect with Chiron, and Mercury hooks into this energy in the last few days of October. Excellent opportunities can arise to bond with those closest to your heart. You may be finding peace with your past in a meaningful way. It makes sense to jump on opportunities to improve your domestic life now or enjoy some good news. Opportunities for love and friendship may emerge close to home.

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Leo (Born August 3 to 12)
AND Leo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Leo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.

Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.

You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.

Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

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 in your third house of communication, siblings, and neighbors. You may withdraw from chit-chatting during this period, and this might alienate a few people, especially siblings and perhaps neighbors. Conversely, you might find it hard to derive satisfaction from these people, or from learning situations in general. Communications may seem insincere. In fact, you may have a hard time getting your ideas across in a warm, genuine manner. You may be misreading body language as well. For some, conversations about love or about past relationships can figure strongly, and much can be gained from these! However, cut this off it becomes too much.

Venus-ruled areas of your chart are career, authority figures, and communications. These may not satisfy as much as you'd like just now. Extra caution in these areas of life may be necessary now.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 16th:

Mercury continues to move through your solar third house. Mercury feels right at home in the third house. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects.

As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

From October 16th forward:

Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 10th:

Mars continues to animate and energize your solar sixth house. Energy and initiative for work, health, and other daily activities increase. You are self-motivated when it comes to these matters. If there are disagreements and disputes that erupt on the job now, they may be due to a feeling of stress or impatience, or they could come from your desire to get things done independently. It's best to apply energy productively to completing projects that are unfinished or even to get ahead of yourself. It's a strong period for feeling motivated for starting a new health or fitness routine.

From October 10th forward:

Mars energizes and animates your solar seventh house. Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or opposition from others may be challenging. Use the extra energy that Mars brings to this sector of your chart to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want to do during this cycle. Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Leo Monthly Horoscope Summary: With much emphasis on communications, learning, as well as social and family interactions, dear Leo, October should be a busy, engaging month. You are more communicative, involved, and sociable with Mars back on track and picking up the pace in your partnership zone and the New Moon on the 8th happening in your communications sector. The desire to express yourself and share your experiences with others is powerful this month! Making a fresh start with a neighbor or sibling is possible, too, but keep in mind that with Venus retrograde from the 5th onward, not all relationships are straightforward. Channel your energy into constructive work around the house, particularly independent tasks.

Since May, Mars has been moving sluggishly or backward but is now getting back to its regular speed. You may be focusing less on technical challenges and more on the people in your life in October. Mind you, there can be times this month when you feel others are in the driver's seat. However, consider that you may need a bit of a break from being in charge. As long as you trust a partner, you may benefit from enjoying the view.

With Mars prominent and working at full speed and Venus retrograde and in the background of your solar chart, however, it's best to watch for rubbing people the wrong way or an impatient approach that doesn't do you any favors. Impulsiveness may be a problem especially around the 10th and 19th, and timing can be a little off. While Mars in your partnership sector can pull up some needed confrontations with others, with Venus retrograde concurrently, there can be tact and decorum missing, leading to problems that may not resolve for some time. Be watchful of this tendency and protect what's most precious to you.

If a lover seems distant or a love affair appears to stall this month, it might only mean that it's time to slow down and process things. Take things one day at a time. Relationships with family or comfort in the home can meet with complications during this retrograde cycle that lasts until November 16th. Regarding home and family, reviving old projects or returning to previous conditions may be beneficial this month. Channeling your energies into a domestic project that will truly make life easier, happier, or more pleasing can be particularly useful to you now, especially if it's a work in progress to which you are returning.

What you find valuable and worth your while can change significantly with Venus retrograde. It's a fine time for looking at something from an entirely different perspective, particularly related to family relationships and projects or studies. Especially with insights gained on the 15th and 25th, you'll be in a better position to understand your needs and values. Reconnecting ties with people you love may prove particularly satisfying now.

Balancing your personal and professional/public life can be challenging but necessary around the Full Moon on the 24th. This lunation may bring the culmination of a significant work project or a scurry of activity on the job or in your public life as it happens at the top of your solar chart. Events occur that highlight your responsibilities in your professional life. With Uranus involved, too, this can be a time of sudden movement and surprises.

Jupiter is spending its final weeks in your solar fourth house before it moves on officially on November 9th. Before Jupiter goes, it's forming a lovely aspect with Chiron, and Mercury hooks into this energy in the last few days of October. Excellent opportunities can arise to bond with those closest to your heart. You may be finding peace with your past in a meaningful way. It makes sense to jump on opportunities to improve your domestic life now or enjoy some good news. Opportunities for love and friendship may emerge close to home.

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See also 2018 Leo Horoscope.

Leo (Born August 13 to 22)
AND Leo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Leo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until October 13th:

The Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now.

You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, however, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.

From October 13th forward:

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.

Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.

You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.

Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

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 in your third house of communication, siblings, and neighbors. You may withdraw from chit-chatting during this period, and this might alienate a few people, especially siblings and perhaps neighbors. Conversely, you might find it hard to derive satisfaction from these people, or from learning situations in general. Communications may seem insincere. In fact, you may have a hard time getting your ideas across in a warm, genuine manner. You may be misreading body language as well. For some, conversations about love or about past relationships can figure strongly, and much can be gained from these! However, cut this off it becomes too much.

Venus-ruled areas of your chart are career, authority figures, and communications. These may not satisfy as much as you'd like just now. Extra caution in these areas of life may be necessary now.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 3rd: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar second house. You might play with various ways to increase personal funds, resulting in more than one avenue for monetary gain. Avoid letting undue pressure from others push you into signing important papers that may create a serious financial commitment. Shopping when experiencing nervous tension should also be avoided. Your mind is always active with new ideas for an increase of income during this cycle. Brothers or sisters, or communications, may be a source of financial or material gain or loss now.

From October 3-23: 

Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.

Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.

Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.

From October 23rd forward: 

Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 30th:

Mars continues to animate and energize your solar sixth house. Energy and initiative for work, health, and other daily activities increase. You are self-motivated when it comes to these matters. If there are disagreements and disputes that erupt on the job now, they may be due to a feeling of stress or impatience, or they could come from your desire to get things done independently. It's best to apply energy productively to completing projects that are unfinished or even to get ahead of yourself. It's a strong period for feeling motivated for starting a new health or fitness routine.

From October 30th forward:

Mars energizes and animates your solar seventh house. Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or opposition from others may be challenging. Use the extra energy that Mars brings to this sector of your chart to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want to do during this cycle. Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Leo Monthly Horoscope Summary: With much emphasis on communications, learning, as well as social and family interactions, dear Leo, October should be a busy, engaging month. You are more communicative, involved, and sociable with Mars back on track and picking up the pace in your partnership zone and the New Moon on the 8th happening in your communications sector. The desire to express yourself and share your experiences with others is powerful this month! Making a fresh start with a neighbor or sibling is possible, too, but keep in mind that with Venus retrograde from the 5th onward, not all relationships are straightforward. Channel your energy into constructive work around the house, particularly independent tasks.

Since May, Mars has been moving sluggishly or backward but is now getting back to its regular speed. You may be focusing less on technical challenges and more on the people in your life in October. Mind you, there can be times this month when you feel others are in the driver's seat. However, consider that you may need a bit of a break from being in charge. As long as you trust a partner, you may benefit from enjoying the view.

With Mars prominent and working at full speed and Venus retrograde and in the background of your solar chart, however, it's best to watch for rubbing people the wrong way or an impatient approach that doesn't do you any favors. Impulsiveness may be a problem especially around the 10th and 19th, and timing can be a little off. While Mars in your partnership sector can pull up some needed confrontations with others, with Venus retrograde concurrently, there can be tact and decorum missing, leading to problems that may not resolve for some time. Be watchful of this tendency and protect what's most precious to you.

If a lover seems distant or a love affair appears to stall this month, it might only mean that it's time to slow down and process things. Take things one day at a time. Relationships with family or comfort in the home can meet with complications during this retrograde cycle that lasts until November 16th. Regarding home and family, reviving old projects or returning to previous conditions may be beneficial this month. Channeling your energies into a domestic project that will truly make life easier, happier, or more pleasing can be particularly useful to you now, especially if it's a work in progress to which you are returning.

What you find valuable and worth your while can change significantly with Venus retrograde. It's a fine time for looking at something from an entirely different perspective, particularly related to family relationships and projects or studies. Especially with insights gained on the 15th and 25th, you'll be in a better position to understand your needs and values. Reconnecting ties with people you love may prove particularly satisfying now.

Balancing your personal and professional/public life can be challenging but necessary around the Full Moon on the 24th. This lunation may bring the culmination of a significant work project or a scurry of activity on the job or in your public life as it happens at the top of your solar chart. Events occur that highlight your responsibilities in your professional life. With Uranus involved, too, this can be a time of sudden movement and surprises.

Jupiter is spending its final weeks in your solar fourth house before it moves on officially on November 9th. Before Jupiter goes, it's forming a lovely aspect with Chiron, and Mercury hooks into this energy in the last few days of October. Excellent opportunities can arise to bond with those closest to your heart. You may be finding peace with your past in a meaningful way. It makes sense to jump on opportunities to improve your domestic life now or enjoy some good news. Opportunities for love and friendship may emerge close to home.

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

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See also 2018 Leo Horoscope.

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