Scorpio:
You should lay low this month. Planning and scheming. Events that have been slowly unfolding behind closed doors are coming to a conclusion in the first three weeks of the month. There may be an accumulation of resources that are begging to be released. Wait until the last week of the month before making any moves. After the 22nd, the Sun and Mars will both be in your 1st house of Self, energizing you to take the action you’ve been waiting for, like a vulture in trees. Just know this could be some fun in the coming months.

Sagittarius:
Your friends brighten your life this month. Let them take you to places you’ve never been and have some new adventures. A quiet restaurant, a little bookstore, a way cool coffee bar no one else knows about. These will be your discoveries during the first three weeks of the month. After the 22nd, the Sun and Mars will be in your 12th house of Behind The Scenes and you may feel your energy level flag more than usual. Relax. Put your feet up. Don’t make a fuss. You deserve the break that’s coming to you the last week of the month.

Capricorn:
Managerial matters are your focus the first three weeks of this month. Matters surrounding your career have your attention. Whatever you decide, don’t put those plans into action until after the 15th when Mercury returns to his forward motion in the skies, or you’ll just have to remake adjustments later. After the 22nd, the Sun and Mars will join in your 11th house of Hopes and Wishes, and Friends. It’s time to plan your life for the next year. This could prove difficult with your friends dogging you to come out and play the last week of the month.

Aquarius:
An amazing planetary lineup this month sees you acting aloof in the face of spiritual and mental issues that have you in the spotlight during the first three weeks of October. You may be called upon to publically represent the interests of someone else during this time. Make no promises until after the 15th. Then after the 22nd, the Sun and Mars enter your Career sector and there’s a good chance for promotion and advancement during the last week of the month.

Pisces:
You are in the spotlight this month. You’ll feel like you are living your life in a goldfish bowl. Be mindful of your words and actions during the first three weeks of this month. Mistakes you make now will haunt you for a long time. Forestall any moves until after the 15th when your mind will be clearer and more supported by the heavens. After the 22nd, the Sun and Mars will move into your 9th house of Spirituality and Higher Learning. You have green lights for action in these areas during the last week of the month. Anything you think you need to do, do it then.

Aries:
You’re the center of attention this month. All who know you will say you are in your element as you move through the first three weeks of October shaking the trees around you and making changes. Consider them well, so you will not have to address the issue again after the 15th. Mercury confounds those who stumble blindly forward, so be clear about your choices. After the 22nd, the Sun and Mars move into your 8th house of Shared Assets and money issues really start popping in your life. The last week of the month you may be tempted to make up for lost time by over shopping. Don’t go overboard with your spending.

Taurus:
When you walk into the room this month, there will be silence. It could be a strange feeling commanding that much power, but you have it for the first three weeks of the month. You’re the authority. All eyes and ears are with you. Avoid debates about religion and politics this month. Mind what you say as Mercury is not favorable until after the 15th. After the 22nd, the Sun and Mars are in your 7th house of Committed Partners and you are facing a fabulous last week of October with that person. Go out a lot. Party a lot. Share everything you can during this time. You really are under an amazing array of aspects that totally support the two of you.

Cancer:
This month could put you and your life in the spotlight. It’s a crazy 21 days as you could be torn between public and private venues. Balance is the key. Balance and a calm persona are what’s called for. Your home will be the center of activity during these first three weeks. Keep the vacuum cleaner handy. After the 22nd, The Sun and Mars enter your 5th house of Romance. This last week of October will probably find your date book filled with requests for your time and company if you’re single. Married folks get to write new romance chapter in their book of love.

Leo:
You may be shunning the limelight this month. There will be so many communications to handle. Long phone calls, long letters and emails, long discussions at work and at home will dominate your time and energy. Remember, Mercury is retrograde until the 15th and any discussion will be revisited again after that date. From the 22nd, the Sun and Mars move into your 4th house of House and Home. During the last week of October, you have one last opportunity for any home improvement projects. They are very well supported during this time.

Virgo:
Private matters occupy your time and energy this month. There could be a re-do with some room of you’re house. You’ll gain some surprises from your children this month. If you are married, your partner has something warm and touching, and maybe even shocking, to tell you at some point. All matters should move very smoothly during the first three weeks. After the 22nd, the Sun and Mars will position themselves in your 3rd house of Communications and the phone, mailbox and email box should start to fill up. There could be a lot of errands to do during the last week of the month, so drive with care.