Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope – October 2018

Sagittarius (Born November 23 to December 2) AND Sagittarius Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Sagittarius:

October 2018 Sagittarius 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 eleventh house. During this cycle, you are planting seeds for the future, dreaming up plans that you might begin to develop two months down the road, if they still seem viable then. You are more aware of the benefits of networking, and you might find some great ideas through others now. You might be working in a team now.

You could be questioning some of the rules you have been living by and you could be ready to try something totally new. You are more attracted to that which is progressive or unconventional during this cycle.

From October 23rd forward:

The Sun travels through your twelfth house now, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break.

It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.

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

All month: 

Venus continues to transit through your solar twelfth house now. The twelfth house is a sector of endings, privacy, and mental health, and with Venus here, it's possible that you are reviewing your feelings for someone, or enjoying a more private love life for the time being. You may not be open with your affections for whatever reason now, and this shouldn't be a problem—it may be difficult to articulate, verbalize, or intellectualize your feelings for the time being. Doing some soul-searching as well as an enhanced ability to perceive other dimensions in love can lead you to a deeper understanding of your own love needs and possibly of a love relationship. Love might involve some form of sacrifice or simply a lot of giving and lending of support as opposed to receiving during this cycle.

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 solar twelfth house of all that lies beneath the surface of things. People from the past may resurface--physically or they might simply come to the forefront of your mind. You may be dealing with past karma now. What you want from love--your desires--are very ambiguous and obscure during this cycle. Deal with your past so that you can put it behind you, but don't do it at the expense of your present.

Friendships and working relationships are Venus-ruled in your chart, and special care should be exercised in these areas of life. Be patient if these matters fail to satisfy you for the time being.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until October 9th: 

Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas.

Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle.

From October 10-31: 

Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.

This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.

You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Sagittarius: Teamwork, group activities, and networking are big themes for you this month, dear Sagittarius. As sociable the climate is in October, a lot is going on behind the scenes on an inner level, and this increases further as the month advances. Matters from the past, particularly regarding love and relationships, are cropping up now for review. Love is complicated and sometimes confusing, but you're ultimately learning about what's best for you. The 28-31 brings renewed stamina and energy for putting negative elements of your life or defeatist attitudes behind you as Jupiter gets closer to entering your sign.

While you're making connections and friendships this month, there's a lot of attention turned to the past. There's no shortage of invitations and things to do; what's important now is your ability to pick and choose between them. Secrets and whispers delight in the month ahead, and you may willingly make a few sacrifices to be with a special someone or to spend more time alone and away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Aim to forgive yourself for past mistakes and learn from them. It's a good idea to sort out your feelings before coming to any concrete decisions or conclusions. Not only are the Sun, Mercury, and Venus in your privacy sector at least some of the month, Jupiter is moving through this sector on its final leg of its transit. This is powerful for tying up loose ends and clearing the decks for new beginnings.

Mars spends the entire month in your communications sector and is picking up speed. You may be revisiting projects begun in May and June now with more information and confidence. It's a good time for getting back into old studies or personal interests. You're passionate and excited about learning and sharing. As well, your sense of community is strong. The New Moon on the 8th is good for reinvigorating happiness and social goals as well as friendships, although Venus is retrograde from the 5th, and there can be some coolness as people are reassessing their feelings for the time being. Patience is important now.

You can feel particularly ardent, impassioned, and motivated to learn, share ideas, and work on pet projects in October. You may come across a little abruptly at times, particularly around the 10th and 19th, but you have a lot going on and much to keep you busy and engaged. When it comes to a belief, idea, or simply what you believe is a fact, you can quickly become impatient with others if they are not catching on to your way of thinking.

Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th, signaling a period of reflection. This month, this retrograde happens largely in your privacy sector but will dip back into your social sector in November. You are likely to pull back a little, as you take the time to revise and perhaps question some of your plans. Matters from the past creep up and demand your attention. This is a good month in which to solve old problems and finally lay them to rest.

Despite your inclination towards retreat and rest this month, your social agenda is lively in the first few weeks of October. You may not always feel up to these engagements, but you're in demand now, and you can benefit from some mingling. The key is balance.

This month, rushing won't get you there faster. As well, it's probably best to keep many of your projects and even your affections on the down-low for now. Tune into your intuition and pay attention to critical spiritual signposts. You can benefit from your associations, but you do need some time to yourself so that you can firm up projects or learning endeavors. Retrograde Venus may bring past loves back into your experience, whether literally or strongly on your brain, but either way, this is about processing.

The past illuminates in a meaningful way for you this month, particularly around the 15th and 25th, and the focus is on love and past relating patterns. What happened in the past can be a very tricky area, so tread softly, but consider looking at old matters in new ways. More information could surface about a private issue that will help you make better decisions about the future. For now, process and digest things rather than finalize - that's what retrograde Venus is about, and this theme is echoed by Jupiter's last weeks spent in your privacy sector. Jupiter will enter your sign next month, beginning a thirteen-month transit that's reinvigorating and fresh. Now is the time to clear the path for new beginnings.

The 29-31 is particularly strong for finding your joy. You might perform a generous act behind the scenes or anonymously now, and it's satisfying. It's also a psychic, intuitive, and visionary time for you.

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Sagittarius (Born December 3 to 12) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Sagittarius:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun lights your solar eleventh house. The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true this month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, light-hearted, cosmopolitan, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off, or at least satisfies. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time.

This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children (especially others' children) may increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

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 solar eleventh house of friendships, groups, and aspirations. Your friendships or associations with groups may be a little strained during this period--a time when you may withdraw and others might misinterpret your intentions, or when friends are distant. You may get the feeling that friends are either disinterested or insincere during this cycle.

Friendships and working relationships are Venus-ruled in your chart, and special care should be exercised in these areas of life. Be patient if these matters fail to satisfy you for the time being.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 16th:

Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas.

Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle.

From October 16th forward:

Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.

This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.

You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 10th:

Mars continues to energize your solar second house. You tend to put more effort into making money or making your life more comfortable and secure during this cycle. Your strong desire to be financially independent could lead to positive things, such as paying off debts or increased enterprise. The opposite side of the coin is asserting your independence by making impulsive purchases or taking risks with your money. You are more protective of the way you earn or spend money, as well as with the values you live your life by, and if others question you about these things, there could be arguments.

From October 10th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar third house during this period. You are likely to have many ideas and plans going during this transit, and you might be inclined to scatter your energies as a result.

Channelled well, however, this is a good time to sell your ideas to others, or to present your case in some manner. You may be especially busy running errands and communicating with others now.

More articulate than usual, you may also have a more assertive, self-centered, or provocative communication style at this time. As such, discussions might more readily become heated or they might escalate into arguments. If this is the case, it's likely because you are taking things very personally right now, or because you are over-identifying with your beliefs and ideas.

A tendency to be impatient or impulsive while driving or while performing manual tasks, generally with the hands, may lead to accidents, so it's wise to be careful on the road or while operating machinery or even using scissors! This is an excellent time for working on intellectual tasks with more vigor and passion.

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Sagittarius: Teamwork, group activities, and networking are big themes for you this month, dear Sagittarius. As sociable the climate is in October, a lot is going on behind the scenes on an inner level, and this increases further as the month advances. Matters from the past, particularly regarding love and relationships, are cropping up now for review. Love is complicated and sometimes confusing, but you're ultimately learning about what's best for you. The 28-31 brings renewed stamina and energy for putting negative elements of your life or defeatist attitudes behind you as Jupiter gets closer to entering your sign.

While you're making connections and friendships this month, there's a lot of attention turned to the past. There's no shortage of invitations and things to do; what's important now is your ability to pick and choose between them. Secrets and whispers delight in the month ahead, and you may willingly make a few sacrifices to be with a special someone or to spend more time alone and away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Aim to forgive yourself for past mistakes and learn from them. It's a good idea to sort out your feelings before coming to any concrete decisions or conclusions. Not only are the Sun, Mercury, and Venus in your privacy sector at least some of the month, Jupiter is moving through this sector on its final leg of its transit. This is powerful for tying up loose ends and clearing the decks for new beginnings.

Mars spends the entire month in your communications sector and is picking up speed. You may be revisiting projects begun in May and June now with more information and confidence. It's a good time for getting back into old studies or personal interests. You're passionate and excited about learning and sharing. As well, your sense of community is strong. The New Moon on the 8th is good for reinvigorating happiness and social goals as well as friendships, although Venus is retrograde from the 5th, and there can be some coolness as people are reassessing their feelings for the time being. Patience is important now.

You can feel particularly ardent, impassioned, and motivated to learn, share ideas, and work on pet projects in October. You may come across a little abruptly at times, particularly around the 10th and 19th, but you have a lot going on and much to keep you busy and engaged. When it comes to a belief, idea, or simply what you believe is a fact, you can quickly become impatient with others if they are not catching on to your way of thinking.

Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th, signaling a period of reflection. This month, this retrograde happens largely in your privacy sector but will dip back into your social sector in November. You are likely to pull back a little, as you take the time to revise and perhaps question some of your plans. Matters from the past creep up and demand your attention. This is a good month in which to solve old problems and finally lay them to rest.

Despite your inclination towards retreat and rest this month, your social agenda is lively in the first few weeks of October. You may not always feel up to these engagements, but you're in demand now, and you can benefit from some mingling. The key is balance.

This month, rushing won't get you there faster. As well, it's probably best to keep many of your projects and even your affections on the down-low for now. Tune into your intuition and pay attention to critical spiritual signposts. You can benefit from your associations, but you do need some time to yourself so that you can firm up projects or learning endeavors. Retrograde Venus may bring past loves back into your experience, whether literally or strongly on your brain, but either way, this is about processing.

The past illuminates in a meaningful way for you this month, particularly around the 15th and 25th, and the focus is on love and past relating patterns. What happened in the past can be a very tricky area, so tread softly, but consider looking at old matters in new ways. More information could surface about a private issue that will help you make better decisions about the future. For now, process and digest things rather than finalize - that's what retrograde Venus is about, and this theme is echoed by Jupiter's last weeks spent in your privacy sector. Jupiter will enter your sign next month, beginning a thirteen-month transit that's reinvigorating and fresh. Now is the time to clear the path for new beginnings.

The 29-31 is particularly strong for finding your joy. You might perform a generous act behind the scenes or anonymously now, and it's satisfying. It's also a psychic, intuitive, and visionary time for you.

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Sagittarius (Born December 13 to 21) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Sagittarius:

October 2018 Sagittarius 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 tenth house. Satisfaction and fulfillment during this cycle come from doing your professional best, shining as a responsible and capable person, and contributing to the world in practical ways. You might have a chance to receive acknowledgement or praise for your work or good character now. Landing support from authority figures is easier at this time. Avoid the pitfalls of pride or arrogance standing in your way of success.

From October 13th forward:

The Sun lights your solar eleventh house. The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true this month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, light-hearted, cosmopolitan, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off, or at least satisfies. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time.

This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children (especially others' children) may increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

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 solar eleventh house of friendships, groups, and aspirations. Your friendships or associations with groups may be a little strained during this period--a time when you may withdraw and others might misinterpret your intentions, or when friends are distant. You may get the feeling that friends are either disinterested or insincere during this cycle.

Friendships and working relationships are Venus-ruled in your chart, and special care should be exercised in these areas of life. Be patient if these matters fail to satisfy you for the time being.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 3rd: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar tenth house. Career matters are busy at this time, and there can be plenty of thoughts and/or conversations about your profession, your reputation, or your social standing during this cycle. It's a good time to analyze your work tasks and to streamline them or improve your skills. There may be increased contact with the public now, or you might experience an increased need to be heard and acknowledged for your intelligence, skills, capabilities, and ideas.

From October 3-23: 

Mercury is transiting your solar eleventh house. Your mind is bright, alert, and active during this cycle, and you have the ability to come up with unusual and inventive ideas. Sharing your thoughts with others is a prime interest. Others tend to particularly enjoy your conversations during this transit--you are willing to listen as well as add your own thoughts.

As well, your ability to grasp unusual subject matter and to intuitively understand what others are trying to say win you some brownie points! You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

From October 23rd forward: 

Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.

This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.

You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 30th:

Mars continues to energize your solar second house. You tend to put more effort into making money or making your life more comfortable and secure during this cycle. Your strong desire to be financially independent could lead to positive things, such as paying off debts or increased enterprise. The opposite side of the coin is asserting your independence by making impulsive purchases or taking risks with your money. You are more protective of the way you earn or spend money, as well as with the values you live your life by, and if others question you about these things, there could be arguments.

From October 30th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar third house during this period. You are likely to have many ideas and plans going during this transit, and you might be inclined to scatter your energies as a result.

Channelled well, however, this is a good time to sell your ideas to others, or to present your case in some manner. You may be especially busy running errands and communicating with others now.

More articulate than usual, you may also have a more assertive, self-centered, or provocative communication style at this time. As such, discussions might more readily become heated or they might escalate into arguments. If this is the case, it's likely because you are taking things very personally right now, or because you are over-identifying with your beliefs and ideas.

A tendency to be impatient or impulsive while driving or while performing manual tasks, generally with the hands, may lead to accidents, so it's wise to be careful on the road or while operating machinery or even using scissors! This is an excellent time for working on intellectual tasks with more vigor and passion.

Overview Horoscope:

October 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Sagittarius: Teamwork, group activities, and networking are big themes for you this month, dear Sagittarius. As sociable the climate is in October, a lot is going on behind the scenes on an inner level, and this increases further as the month advances. Matters from the past, particularly regarding love and relationships, are cropping up now for review. Love is complicated and sometimes confusing, but you're ultimately learning about what's best for you. The 28-31 brings renewed stamina and energy for putting negative elements of your life or defeatist attitudes behind you as Jupiter gets closer to entering your sign.

While you're making connections and friendships this month, there's a lot of attention turned to the past. There's no shortage of invitations and things to do; what's important now is your ability to pick and choose between them. Secrets and whispers delight in the month ahead, and you may willingly make a few sacrifices to be with a special someone or to spend more time alone and away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Aim to forgive yourself for past mistakes and learn from them. It's a good idea to sort out your feelings before coming to any concrete decisions or conclusions. Not only are the Sun, Mercury, and Venus in your privacy sector at least some of the month, Jupiter is moving through this sector on its final leg of its transit. This is powerful for tying up loose ends and clearing the decks for new beginnings.

Mars spends the entire month in your communications sector and is picking up speed. You may be revisiting projects begun in May and June now with more information and confidence. It's a good time for getting back into old studies or personal interests. You're passionate and excited about learning and sharing. As well, your sense of community is strong. The New Moon on the 8th is good for reinvigorating happiness and social goals as well as friendships, although Venus is retrograde from the 5th, and there can be some coolness as people are reassessing their feelings for the time being. Patience is important now.

You can feel particularly ardent, impassioned, and motivated to learn, share ideas, and work on pet projects in October. You may come across a little abruptly at times, particularly around the 10th and 19th, but you have a lot going on and much to keep you busy and engaged. When it comes to a belief, idea, or simply what you believe is a fact, you can quickly become impatient with others if they are not catching on to your way of thinking.

Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th, signaling a period of reflection. This month, this retrograde happens largely in your privacy sector but will dip back into your social sector in November. You are likely to pull back a little, as you take the time to revise and perhaps question some of your plans. Matters from the past creep up and demand your attention. This is a good month in which to solve old problems and finally lay them to rest.

Despite your inclination towards retreat and rest this month, your social agenda is lively in the first few weeks of October. You may not always feel up to these engagements, but you're in demand now, and you can benefit from some mingling. The key is balance.

This month, rushing won't get you there faster. As well, it's probably best to keep many of your projects and even your affections on the down-low for now. Tune into your intuition and pay attention to critical spiritual signposts. You can benefit from your associations, but you do need some time to yourself so that you can firm up projects or learning endeavors. Retrograde Venus may bring past loves back into your experience, whether literally or strongly on your brain, but either way, this is about processing.

The past illuminates in a meaningful way for you this month, particularly around the 15th and 25th, and the focus is on love and past relating patterns. What happened in the past can be a very tricky area, so tread softly, but consider looking at old matters in new ways. More information could surface about a private issue that will help you make better decisions about the future. For now, process and digest things rather than finalize - that's what retrograde Venus is about, and this theme is echoed by Jupiter's last weeks spent in your privacy sector. Jupiter will enter your sign next month, beginning a thirteen-month transit that's reinvigorating and fresh. Now is the time to clear the path for new beginnings.

The 29-31 is particularly strong for finding your joy. You might perform a generous act behind the scenes or anonymously now, and it's satisfying. It's also a psychic, intuitive, and visionary time for you.

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