Monthly Horoscopes- October

Aries



With the Moon conjunct Mars in Cancer on October 2, you'll find that there will be a conflict between your personal needs and family matters. You can work it out, but only if you accept responsibility and be willing to compromise. From October 4 to 10 you'll have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and will channel it well. Don't take unnecessary risks on October 9 or you may run into trouble. A New Moon in Libra on October 10 will give you the chance to start fresh with a friend or lover. Be more considerate and well mannered this time around, and they will give you another chance. After October 12, follow up on emails and letters to make sure things are being dealt with properly. Misunderstandings will easily occur due to Mercury being retrograde for a few weeks. The Moon in Sagittarius on October 14 will increase your independence and confidence, but there will also be strict rules to follow. On Friday, October 19, work will stand in the way of personal plans and relationships, causing differences of opinion. With the Moon in your sign on October 23 and 24, you'll want to have some fun but don't forget family commitments. A mystery on October 26 will take some energy to sort out. Watch your temper with a partner, parent or child on October 30, and open the lines of communication the next day. You'll need to clearly express your wishes and plans if you expect cooperation.



Taurus



Taurus, on the first day of the month life will be busy and full of commitments, but you should be able to focus be productive. By the end of the week though, things will not go smoothly and you'll have a battle to get your point across or express your feelings. With the Moon conjunct Saturn in Virgo on Sunday, October 7, you'll be stressed by responsibilities, but still feel satisfied at the end of the day. At the New Moon in Libra on October 11, concentrate on teamwork and cooperation with different associates. After October 12, you'll have to be very careful regarding your communications, and will need to follow up to make sure they have been understood clearly. October 16 would be a good day to work at home or reorganize your personal papers and correspondence. For the rest of the week you will have a lot of responsibility but will be able to get a lot done, and be happy with the results. There may be an unexpected change of plan on September 18. Relax on the evening of October 19 after a few days of hard work. On October 23, overwhelming feelings and memories will distract you from your normal routine. A Full Moon in Taurus on October 25 will heighten your intuition. It would do you good to do some gardening or go for a nature walk. Don't try to do anything complicated on October 27, because you really just need to relax and rejuvenate.



Gemini



On October 1 you will be able to express your feelings freely, but use discretion. An upbeat mood will promote having a good time on October 5 and 6. Have fun but be careful not to drink or eat too much. You may have to take some work home or have added responsibilities on October 7. Take only calculated risks on October 9 and refrain from exaggerating for a couple of days. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will facilitate increased contacts or new friendships. October 12 will be good for creative pursuits. Mercury will go retrograde for a few weeks, and you'll have to be careful with details. On the weekend of October 13 and 14, your relationships will be serious and somewhat problematic. Keep the lines of communication open and don't overlook important matters or plans. Miscommunications will be unavoidable on October 15 and 16, so do your best to cope with the resulting chaos by staying in close contact or putting things in writing. On October 19, relax after working hard all week by finding an escape. Work on creative projects on the weekend of October 20 that don't require a lot of attention to detail. Be open to change on October 22 and don't be stressed by critical comments. A friend or lover will act erratically on October 25, leaving you not knowing where you stand. The Moon in your sign on October 27 and 28 will bring out your fickle and changeable nature, but you'll need to show reliability.



Cancer



On the first day of the month, Cancer, you'll be ambitious and take pride in your accomplishments. The Moon in your sign on October 2 will increase your feelings of satisfaction, but over the next few days you'll be thrown off track by social commitments and a restless energy. On October 7 and 8 you'll be ready to get things done. Hard work will be a challenge but not daunting. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will give you the opportunity this month to begin to relax more and connect with friends. As of October 12 it will be easy to overlook something important, and misunderstandings may arise, so listen to your intuition and stay on top of important matters for the rest of the month. A relationship will get serious on October 13. Express deep feelings and thoughts to someone close on October 16. You'll work hard on October 17 to 19, and put your heart into whatever you do. Someone may try to talk you into ignoring your responsibilities though. Take a breather on October 21 and spend the day doing absolutely nothing if you feel like it. Be adaptable to change and variety the next week. A fast pace will seem overwhelming but things will slow down toward the end of the week. A Full Moon in Taurus will force you to go slowly and be methodical for the rest of the month. The Moon in your sign on October 30 and 31 will encourage you to concentrate on home and family.



Leo



On October 1 you'll feel confident and happy but it will be easy to irritate others by being overly dramatic. Your powers of attraction will peak on October 3 and you won't know your own strength. With the Moon in your sign at the end of the week and into the weekend, you'll be upbeat and full of energy. Listen to friends and family though without interruption. If you are overbearing or too self-involved, no one will want to be around you. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will give you the chance over the next few weeks to hone your people skills and be a better listener. As of October 12, watch out for misunderstandings and situations that will not go as planned until at least the end of the month. Your intuitive sense will be strong, so listen to your inner voice. Keep a positive attitude on the weekend of October 13, in spite of worries and concerns. A confusing scenario on October 19 will make you uneasy. October 23 will be a good day to plan a romantic evening or to do something nice for someone who is feeling down. The Moon in Aries on October 23 and 24 will inspire you to be active. On October 25 a Full Moon in Taurus will point up the need to slow down and be more methodical. You may feel disappointed about something on October 27 and need to think things over carefully. On October 29 you'll have creative ideas about your future.



Virgo



Think about your current career plans on October 1 and begin to consider new ideas for the future. Concentrate on your home and family on October 2 and 3, even though you have work or social commitments. A restless energy will get you motivated on October 4 to 6, but you won't get much done until the Moon enters your sign on October 7. You'll be the boss on October 8, but try to consider what their wishes are. On October 9 you'll have to be willing to make adjustments. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will help you be more focused on others for a couple of weeks. From October 12, until the end of the month, you'll find that things will go awry. Be proactive and realize that there are many things that can't be controlled. You may feel discouraged on October 14 because of recent events. More changes and uncertainty will be on the way the week of October 15. You'll organize everyone and everything around you but there will still be loose ends and chaos to deal with. You should feel more grounded on October 17 and 18, but will still need to be more flexible. On Sunday October 21, let go of your responsibilities and take some time to relax. You'll want to do the same the next day, but will have to face some time-sensitive deadlines. A Full Moon in Taurus on October 25 will bring the urge to examine your methods and procedures.



Libra



Libra, think big and follow your dreams on October 1. On October 2 focus on your home, family and obligations. For a couple of days you'll have to think of others first. With the Moon in Leo on October 5 and 6 you'll be upbeat and will enjoy yourself. Get in touch with your creative side and your inner child. On October 8, you'll feel lucky, but be realistic. A New Moon in your sign on October 11 will allow you to expand your people skills for a couple of weeks. There may even be a new love interest. Watch out for mysterious situations and miscommunications for the rest of the month after October 12. On the weekend of October 13 you'll work hard on Saturday, but the next day you'll feel like getting away from it all. On October 18 and 19, concentrate on doing a good job and meeting your deadlines. You won't feel like working on October 19 but will need to persevere. Work on creative projects on the weekend of October 20 or relax with a good book. On October 23 and 24, family responsibilities will clash with your need for independence. You can get to the bottom of hidden matters on October 26, but may have to operate on faith to solve a problem. October 28 would be a good day to connect with your friends, even if it's just on the phone. Avoid pointless arguments and petty disagreements on October 30 and 31.



Scorpio



On October 1, Scorpio, your powers of concentration will be good and perfect for detailed work. You can get a lot done around the home on October 2 and resolve outstanding issues. With the Moon in Leo on October 5 and 6, life will be complicated. Be clear about what you want when dealing with a partner or someone you live with, and allow them freedom of expression. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will open up your circle of contacts for a few weeks. The next day your intuition will be on the mark. Mercury will turn retrograde in your sign for the rest of the month though, bringing the need to keep on top of communications and plans to circumvent frustrating problems. October 18 and 19 will be productive at home and at the office, but you'll need to be flexible. You can focus and concentrate on October 19 but there will be some distractions. Turn your attention to creative projects on October 21. Your passions will be aroused on October 23, making it difficult to think of anything else. A Full Moon in Taurus on October 25 will highlight past situations when you were indecisive or lazy, and will now have to face the consequences. Life will be more serious on October 29, but will be a good day to focus on your ambitions. On October 30 and 31, turn your attention to your home life and family. Spend quality time by working on projects together.



Sagittarius



Insecurity on October 1 will temporarily erode your confidence. You'll be back on track by October 5 and 6. Make some positive changes that have long lasting consequences, but not make hasty decisions. On October 7, you'll feel down and negative. The next day you'll be more hopeful about the future. Be spontaneous on October 9 when responding to changes. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will bring opportunities to expand your cultural interests and change your attitudes by opening your mind. After October 12, the rest of the month may be fraught with minor inconveniences and frustrations. The Moon in your sign on October 14 and 15 will increase your sense of independence and freedom, but unfortunately you'll feel restricted by responsibilities. Hard work is required this week, but an experimental approach on your part may not be wise. On the weekend of October 20, you can learn a lot from your friends and undergo transformation as a result. Be ready for hard work when facing a stern taskmaster on October 22. Changes are underway that you will have to accept. The Moon in Aries on October 23 and 24 will boost your energy and motivation. The Full Moon in Taurus on October 25 will force you to slow down though. During the weekend of October 27, you'll experience mood swings from high to low. Don't do anything rash or that isn't safe. A partner or friend may be critical of you on October 29, leaving you confused.



Capricorn



On October 2, Capricorn, you'll find that your home and family will be highlighted. You may have to take a couple of days off to deal with issues that need to be addressed. Toward the end of the week people around you will tend to be dramatic and high strung, but there will also be the chance to have some fun. On Sunday, October 7 you may have to focus on work, or at least put some time into a hobby that requires close concentration. Family issues will again take some time and energy on October 8. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will open up new opportunities for teamwork and cooperation, but you must be willing to think outside the box. After October 12 you'll find that plans may not go smoothly and communications could easily be misinterpreted or lost. Keep on top of important issues for the rest of the month to avoid problems. The Moon in your sign on October 18 and 19 will increase your productivity and strengthen your work ethic, but changing scenarios will require flexibility and compromise. Work with others on October 22, but a creative approach will be needed. A Full Moon in Taurus on October 25 will allow you to see the fruits of your labor if you have been working hard lately. If not, then it will be obvious how you can make improvements. When the Moon is in Cancer on October 30 and 31, you'll have to find balance between work and home.



Aquarius



On October 5 and 6, Aquarius, you'll find that although you have extra motivation, you'll be pulled in too many directions to focus properly. You may have to just accept the fact that you can't finish anything completely. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will open the door to new connections. Over the next few weeks concentrate on building relationships and making contacts to change your circumstances for the better. Things will become more serious and intense on October 12. This is a good time to do in-depth research, but for a few weeks you'll have to keep a close eye on communications and logistics. Things will easily go awry and you'll need to follow up, especially on October 19. The Moon in your sign on October 19 and 20 will be a creative time, but there will also be an element of confusion. With the Sun in Scorpio after October 23, you'll have to work harder to gain information and understanding. Be very clear in your discussions and don't let resentments grow and create even more hard feelings. On October 23, set aside some time to allow someone close to express what they are feeling and clear the air. Misunderstandings lately may have been creating hidden frustrations. A Full Moon in Taurus on October 25 will point up the need to be more careful and deliberate with your work and personal matters. On October 27, disagreements with someone close may come up regarding these issues.



Pisces



On the first day of the month, Pisces, you'll have to look at matters closely and check facts and figures thoroughly. On October 2, stay close to home and address repairs, housekeeping and family issues. You'll be restless for the rest of the week so get as much done as possible while you're in the mood. October 8 will be another day when your personal situation will be paramount. A New Moon in Libra on October 11 will bring the chance to be more social for a few weeks, but you must be willing to get out of your shell and take a chance. Build relationships and employ teamwork in all aspects of your life. As of October 12, you'll find that communications and logistics will become frustrating and unreliable. Make sure you don't take things for granted. On the weekend of October 13, someone critical may unknowingly hurt your feelings or seem too harsh. Take things in stride and learn from their perceptions. A difficult day on October 15 will be trying and unpredictable. You can resolve problems on October 16 with the right attitude and a cooperative approach. With the Moon in your sign on October 21, spend time quietly thinking things over. More compromises and a flexible plan will be required on October 22. On October 23 make plans with a partner for a romantic evening. A Full Moon in Taurus on October 25 will highlight the fact that you need to be more careful and methodical for a couple of weeks, and considerate of others.



Source: MSN Astrology