October Astrology

Libra - Sept. 22 - Oct. 22

Nothing is as it seems – the most beautiful sunset can occur on account of pollution, and a case of the measles can be good (although miserable) for a child’s immune system. In this topsy-turvy time your Libran task is to help redefine the rules of engagement. Right now you are gestating. Dreams offer useful direction from the 8th – 16th. Meditation makes a big difference on the 12th. A wish you made in the summer comes true on the 14th if you still want it. Bosses and/or parents see your capabilities from the 16th – 20th. The give and take of relationship is an issue from the 23rd – 29th. Pay attention to your partner’s priorities. If you wish they were different, you have months of processing ahead whereby you might see change. Be Love Itself for Halloween.

Scorpio - Oct 23 - Nov 21

The world is changing – too fast for some – not fast enough for others. Change is your stock-in-trade. Scorpio invented it back when the world was new and knows that when one thing ends, another begins. Spend money wisely and well on the 3rd. Take a mini retreat from the 9th – 11th. From the 12th – 19th hang with true friends – the ones who share your particular brand of wisdom. The others are a waste of time right now. From the 23 – 29th you are confused as well as deeply embedded in love, relationship and romance. This is not the time for ultimatums or happily ever after. It’s time to chill and let the Great What Is reveal itself to you. Be exactly who you are for Halloween.

Sagittarius - November 22 - December 20

Actually, in 100 years what you do today will matter! We are not just connected to the living, but also to those who came before and those who come after. Even so – no one expects you to hold up the world on your own – except you. On the 9th make a choice, an intention, to embrace the people in your community and consider the notion of the 7th generation together with them. Ideals are high on the 12th but confusion has entered the ring. It’s all about keeping your priorities straight. Figure out what yours are between the 13th – 21st. Between the 23rd – 29th you don’t understand an issue that presents itself because you don’t have the facts. Relax. We all work better if we take time off once in a while. Be a good neighbour for Halloween.

Capricorn - December 21 - January 19

A perfect month to learn everything you can about anything you want. It’s especially true for you that experience is the best teacher. Your learning can be in the classroom, on the internet or trekking across the tundra. Someone expects you to have the answers and to manage the situation between the 13th – 25th. Perhaps you don’t feel ready. You have the right to take as much time as you need until you feel confident. Once you achieve that, there is no turning back from being the boss. If you’re the kind of Capricorn who has a few good friends, draw them to you around the 26th. It’s a mutual appreciation moment. If you’re the kind who knows everyone and their mother, be selective around this time. Be Bill Gates for Halloween. You too could be a rich idealist.

Aquarius - January 20 - February 17

Passionate intimacy on the 3rd leads, by the 14th, to the universal question, Will you still love me tomorrow? Be happy. The only one who can guarantee that you will always be loved is you. From the 16th – 23rd confusing communications may be cause for laughter, or awe, in the face of how the Great Mystery connects us all even when we don’t see it. Tight-fisted Aquarians beware! The 25th is about letting go of love or money. You may have to lose one to have the other. Opportunities to love and appreciate all of humanity abound from the 26th – 31st; your favourite thing. Be One With Everything for Halloween.

Pisces - February 18 - March 19

Get all your work-related ducks in a row before the 12th. From there your life is about relationship, commitment and a serious need to truly understand the terms of the contract – be it a marriage contract, a business proposal or a home renovation. Even if everyone’s intentions are good, you should do the research so you know exactly what you are in for. Take your impending partner out for dinner or maybe an organic Pina Colada sometime between the 14th and 20th. Really listen to what s/he is saying. You could learn something important. Things that seem clear as a bell on the 26th get totally confused by the 29th. Too much information or analysis is a bad thing. Trust your feelings. Be a happy medium for Halloween. 

Aries - March 20 - April 19

Passion on the 3rd is all about truth but truth is often relative to the moment. Things change. Unpredictable events on the 9th are unsettling. Around the 12th your partner believes without doubt that s/he can show you the way. S/he knows how you must live, what you should eat, when you should sleep. But s/he forgot that you are an Aries! You are lulled by this love till the 23rd when you object to being so scrutinized. Keep love in your heart and remember that your partner is only trying to help. It may be the road to hell but it’s definitely motivated by good intentions. Dress like a revolutionary for Halloween. 

Taurus - April 20 - May 20

Some astrologers would say you should avoid the entire issue of romance and adventure for the next two years. They would be wrong. What you need to know is that romance and adventure will turn bad only if you ignore your responsibilities in either department. Practice safe sex and make sure your rope isn’t frayed if you are rock climbing. This is self evident from the 14th – 20th. Despite or because of your willing restraint, unexpected pleasure is yours around the 25th. It may be fleeting, as pleasure generally is because by the 29th someone has a major complaint about you. This too shall pass. Be a benevolent dictator for Halloween.  

Gemini - May 21 - June 20

Comfort is something we all want. In the middle of the night we would do almost anything for it but by the light of day we defer our need in order to achieve goals or meet expectations. From the 8th – 14th balance comfort with achievement. Sometimes your left hand doesn’t know what your right hand is up to. This is not the time to eat chocolate if you are trying to lose weight! From the 16th – 22nd invest in your heath. From the 23rd your fancy turns toward love. From the 25th – 29th love itself is irritating. You want it and you want it to go away. Lucky for you, on the 30th love aligns with wisdom and the heart becomes an open book. Be Yoda for Halloween.

Cancer - June 21 - July 21

Learn everything you can about any partners you have, whether romantic or business, from the 8th – 16th. This requires you to be a good listener and a good interviewer. There would be no point to this if you weren’t actually interested in the person to begin with. Be amazed at the power of your creative vision and how it impacts others on the 17th. Don’t hold back although it may take a while before you see actual changes arising from your brilliance. A breakthrough in your ecological awareness occurs on the 25th. Be a spy in the house of love for Halloween.

Leo - July 22 - August 22

As the days get shorter, Leos can go into a slump. We are not talking S.A.D. here, rather that you are truly attuned to the light. It powers your heart. You can keep this slump from happening this Fall if you let the light shine from your heart. Be generous and radiate like the sun. A serious financial responsibility on the 14th should be a boon for you over the week that follows. Misunderstandings either make you laugh or cry from the 23rd; your call. From the 25th – 29th everyone has an opinion based on some mysterious inner reaction to things. Don’t even try to work it out. Be a compassionate lawyer for Halloween.

Virgo - August 23 - September 22

Have you noticed how good you look lately? If you are too critical to see yourself, hire a fashion consultant (could be a good friend) and let them help you bring out your beauty. Image isn’t everything but it can help someone significant see your greatness on the 14th. Ride the wave of this good fortune until the 20th. It’s easy to fall in love on the 25th and out of love by the 29th. Don’t do this to yourself! Stay grounded by applying spiritual wisdom to the situation of love and romance. Lots of what we think of as love is really delusion, projection or conditioning creating reality for us. It’s possible to do it a different way. It just takes effort. Someone who really understands you can help out on the 26th. Let them. Be a healer of the world for Halloween.

Jollean Schaffer is a practising astrologer in Toronto. She would like you to understand that Sun Sign astrology has its strengths and its weaknesses. Take it lightly, use it as you will. Consultations (416) 424-3079. Visit her website at www.lighttravels.com/JulieSimmons/