Horoscopes: Your October stars
Trained astrologer and writer Lucy Lam brings you the secrets of the stars! What’s in store for you?
Libra At your best…
Seeing both sides of an argument, combined with your natural diplomacy, makes you scrupulously fairminded. You also prefer to look on the bright side and see the best in all people in all situations. Your love of beauty and refinement means you have excellent taste and may be a talented artist. Naturally sociable, you adore company, not just romantically, but in every sphere of your life. You’re a great best friend!
At your worst…
Procrastination is a big issue. and you often avoid tricky conversations and confrontations. You hate unpleasantness so much that you can be a bit ‘all about me’ and your own problems – think Marie Antoinette! You like to have a nice time so look out for over-indulgence! You’re also too trusting at times. Don’t be taken for a fool.
Sex style
Sex for you is all about the mind! You love to be wooed – plenty of flattering attention, please. You won’t hang around if you’re not appreciated. You like to be treated as the goddess you are – Venus, of course! Coarseness and aggression is a big-turn off. You prefer to play nice!
Love style
You’re happiest in a relationship. Romantic and soft-hearted, you’d do anything for your one and only true love. At times you can wear rose coloured glasses and think your partner can do no wrong. On the other hand, you’re not above a bit of banter, and verbal sparring will keep you on your toes. You’re also a master flirt!
Best match
The chattiness of Gemini and luxuryloving Leo both float your boat. You have chemistry with Aries but may find conservative Capricorn a challenge.
Your year ahead
Someone wants to get close to you in November. Expect new beginnings in December with new faces, places and work opportunities. As 2022 begins, you’re super-busy and content.
Aries 21 MARCH - 20 APRIL Your love life
You’ve had the deep and meaningful talks with your lover, done the hard stuff. What happens now? This question is answered on the 6th when you’re given a roadmap for your relationship future. If you’re single, this means opening your heart; for couples, it means working out give-and-take. This is fabulous and freeing and brings a whole new openminded attitude. You may even find yourself drawn to potential lovers who aren’t your usual type!
Life and laughs
Life’s felt mundane of late but the world’s about to open up. Perhaps you’re planning a special trip – or just looking to expand your horizons. You’re looking for a life less ordinary, and fascinating people are capturing your attention. Friends seem more available at last. However, on the 20th, you’re looking for reassurance. Recent events have affected you more than you realise. Be honest about your feelings.
Opportunities
There have been challenges when it comes to asserting yourself in your career. You remember this on the 1st – but you’ll get the reassurance you crave. In fact, issues are righting themselves. Things may not click immediately into place, but they will. From the 23rd, consider how you utilise money long-term.
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zthere’s new understanding in your relationships. zgive your personal needs the attention they deserve. zit’s time to get serious about money.
POWER PLANETS
Jupiter’s move on the 18th, along with Mercury’s move forward, clears away relationship obstacles, making the second part of the month an excellent time to build bridges.
BE LUCKY: 19TH
Luck wears the colour green today.
Taurus 21 APRIL - 21 MAY Your love life
Love affairs happening now could have a lasting effect, one way or another. Fascinating and mysterious types turn you on – you’ll enjoy drilling down to discover what is in a person’s soul – however beautiful bodies but vacant minds leave you cold. In relationships you want to get close – and on the 13th there is a sign your lover is true. From the 23rd, focus on how your relationship can improve. If you’re single think about your ideal person.
Life and laughs
A sweet gesture on the 2nd opens you up to all the richness life has to offer. Frustrating obstacles around travel and exploring the world melt away. In the latter part of the month, you’ll be spending more time with a special friend. Watch out around the 30th – you may have to deal with one of you becoming a bit domineering. Just be alert to the issues and add a drop of honey to sweeten things up.
Opportunities
You’re focusing on ways to get yourself sorted in your working life. From the 6th, start reorganising, or begin a fresh work project. Further training is also a possibility. Watch out that you don’t ruffle feathers with your can-do attitude! Thankfully, on the 19th you have the perfect level of assertiveness for success!
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zgetting organised is top of your agenda. zfocus on one-to-ones – the connection will prove rewarding. ztake time to enjoy the spiritual side of life.
POWER PLANETS
The Full Moon finds itself in the most hidden part of your chart. What have you put on hold throughout the past year? Find out by exploring your subconscious.
BE LUCKY: 28TH
Success and fortune can happen today.
Gemini 22 MAY - 21 JUNE Your love life
It’s all about love this month. Romance sends you into a tailspin when you feel instant attraction to new crushes. From the 7th, a sweetness enters established relationships and you feel giddy with your squeeze. Communication improves in the latter part of the month. Telling someone your true feelings will certainly aid understanding. By the 28th, you’re celebrating. This could be the start of a beautiful new relationship, or a glorious fresh start with your true love.
Life and laughs
You have energy aplenty this month. Look out for fun pastimes that make you feel alive, and you’ll be very happy. Think dancing the night away, or a Zumba class. It’s great news for a creative project on the 6th. Friends are going to be a vital ingredient this month. In fact, on the 20th, you’re going to find yourself at the heart of your friendship group. It could be they’re lifting you up – or you’re lifting them up.
Opportunities
On the 4th, you come up with a plan for transforming something that sparks joy into a potential money-spinner. From the 23rd your focus is on work. You can get through work projects easily because you’re more focused and pay attention to the details. Start thinking about the bigger picture.
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zromance is exciting. zyou’re all about the things that spark joy. zfeeling appreciated in friendships brings you happiness.
POWER PLANETS
With both Jupiter and Saturn moving forwards in your House of Cherished Dreams, yearned-for possibilities are unlocked this month. The signs are looking very promising!
BE LUCKY: 2ND
You’ve got the golden touch with money today.
Cancer 22 JUNE - 23 JULY Your love life
There’s still frothy happiness lingering from last month – such as on the 2nd, when sweet moves make relationships sing. As the month progresses, the emphasis changes to a more practical vibe. Think dates going jogging, or meeting someone down the tip! For those in couples, the second part of the month marks real progress in keeping your relationship moving and growing. Whatever your status, the 30th ushers in a passionate and fun phase.
Life and laughs
Home and family are important to you at the best of times, and on the 6th, you’re turning over a new leaf in this area. This could mean a move or a home purchase, a reorganisation, or a new set of mates. You’re also looking at what and who makes you safe. What do you need to do to make these things happen? It’s time to make a plan. After the 23rd, focus on what makes you happy.
Opportunities
From the 7th, you’re in the good books of bosses and work mates alike. Put your excellent skills to use and get certain people organised! Helpful contacts are noticing you on the 20th. Be ready. Give of your best, have a plan and be prepared to take a position of leadership. You are being given a chance, so use it.
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
za chance to shine at work. zfamily life is looking dynamic. zlove is full of potential.
POWER PLANETS
With Mars making a positive link to Jupiter on the 19th, your psychic sensitivity is triggered. You can move on with matters linked to your personal security, and to intimacy. This has been long-awaited and you should be pleased.
BE LUCKY: 4TH
A whisper in your shell-like could be lucrative.
Leo 24 JULY - 23 AUGUST Your love life
You adore being adored, which is why the mood change which takes place from the 7th is brilliant news. Your playful ways mean that admirers are forming a queue – and there’s an excellent chance that you will meet someone new and have lots of fun with them! For those in couples, you’ll both benefit from your relaxed attitude – but it is the relaxation of longstanding difficulties from the 18th which truly helps? Sceptical? The end of the month sees you on a true high.
Life and laughs
There’s no doubting your energy. You’re using it to make connections and socialise. Just be aware of coming across too strongly – if you notice others looking pained, switch it down a little! From the 6th, new faces and places open up to you. Extended family should have some interesting news too. Later in the month, closer kin will become more of a focus. Someone is getting feisty at home.
Opportunities
Networking brings you advancement this month, especially on the 4th. Let everyone know how fabulous you are. This shouldn’t be too hard! You can see your strategy is working when you achieve a brilliant coup on the 19th. After this, if any courses or training crops up, grab ‘em!
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zcousins and extended kin come into focus. zromance and relationships are blessed. zthe desire to explore the world is strong.
POWER PLANETS
With the Full Moon in your House of Cherished Dreams and Philosophy, you’re more connected with your belief system and want to try different ways of exploring the world. You’ll be travelling – certainly spiritually!
BE LUCKY: 28TH
Partnerships bring joy and good fortune!
Virgo 24 AUG - 23 SEPT Your love life
It’s all about snuggling and appreciating the joys of domestic bliss when you’ve got that special person by your side. Couples will love the vibes this month – but it’s also good news for those footloose and fancy-free, as you’ll be shedding hang ups that have been in the way of you finding true happiness. The 13th is a date when you can combine joy with stability. A week later, you’ll be grappling with issues connected to control – there may be heated discussions.
Life and laughs
Whatever’s been going on in your home life, it’s time to breathe a sigh of relief. The heavens are providing a balm when it comes to dealing with loved ones. You’re feeling more diplomatic and they’re being more reasonable. Don’t analyse too much, just enjoy! From the 7th, it’s time to titivate your abode. After the 23rd, you’re spending more time with your pals. You’ll be juggling many tasks – watch your focus!
Opportunities
Trying to pin colleagues down is still a ‘mare, but there are other issues you should be concentrating on. Looking to get a mortgage? Sort out your cash-flow? This is the month to do it. From the 18th, misunderstandings about money smooth out, and work colleagues are as sweet as pie. Phew!
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zmoney – your personal funds and shared finance – are under the spotlight. ztaking part in your local community brings rewards. ztake time to nurture family relationships.
POWER PLANETS
Expect to feel sensitive when the Full Moon enters the realm of transformation. You’ll be spookily psychic and taboo issues may come to the fore.
BE LUCKY: 9TH
Ask...and it’s likely you shall receive a rise!
Libra 24 SEPT - 23 OCT Your love life
From the 7th your love life is a whirlwind! Expect to find love just around the corner – even if you’re not looking, it might just find you! If you’re attached, you’re enjoying being with the people who matter to you, and taking pleasure in sweet chats and good communications. On the 20th, it’s an opportunity for heart-to-hearts with partners. Say what is needed to enhance your relationship – and of course make time for smooching. Single? You and that interesting other might just become an item.
Life and laughs
You’re powering ahead this month. You know your own worth, especially from the 6th. Anyone who has doubted you will be left in no doubt about your true opinion. Your gentle and diplomatic persona usually disguises your inner grit, but you’re not in the mood to compromise at the moment – watch out world! Life gets a lot more fun after the 18th. Your priorities may shift as the month closes.
Opportunities
Colleagues won’t commit to certain projects – which is fine, you have other fish to fry. While you have positive news on the 2nd, last month’s lavish spending may have left you short. As the month progresses, focus on how to get funds into your account. From the 30th you’re taking no prisoners!
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zyour personal power is getting turbocharged. zrelationships are becoming increasingly important. zmoney is becoming more of a focus.
POWER PLANETS
Last month, Mars powered into your sign – now it makes a connection to lucky Jupiter. Any action you start now will turn out to be successful. Take advantage!
BE LUCKY: 28TH
Some gossip gives you a lucky tip.
Scorpio 24 OCT - 22 NOV Your love life
Your powers of attraction – impressive at the best of times – are on full wattage as the month begins, but as the month progresses, think about whether significant others truly appreciate your worth. Stability is important to you, and this is true mid-month, when you get a sign that a certain person is sincere. After this, you will find it easier to voice your inner-most thoughts. If you have any misgivings left, these will be beautifully swept aside by the 28th, so enjoy and celebrate!
Life and laughs
The 4th is a great day for improving your home life. If there are chores to be done, get on with it! From at the end of the first week, your words can transform situations. Around this time, everyday life gets easier and people around you become more helpful. After midmonth, your home life is even better. By the 23rd, you are ready to start working on your own needs – get going with your market research!
Opportunities
Money is free-flowing from the 7th – however, be aware that the more that comes in, the more you wish to spend it! By the 20th, a project comes to completion making way for a new beginning. This may be in the form of a practical clearout, and you’ll feel better once you’ve dealt with what needs to be sorted.
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zbide your time and get all the facts before acting. zyour working life is in the spotlight. zyou’re a regular cashattractor!
POWER PLANETS
With the New Moon in your House of the Hidden on the 6th, take the opportunity to really think about what you wish for in your life. Take note of your dreams – you’ll find them illuminating.
BE LUCKY: 17TH
A whispered convo brings in the bucks.
Sagittarius 23 NOV - 22 DEC Your love life
You’ve been feeling hesitant about letting others in but this eases up from the 7th. Singles will be attracting potential partners easily – and if you’re in a relationship, your lover will be thrilled to discover you’re a real sweetie! It’s a great time to reach agreements and count your blessings. The 20th is a key date for love. It may be that a slow-burn flirtation transforms into the real thing, or an attraction suddenly strikes. Couples should put date night on the calendar. Live in the moment!
Life and laughs
Friends are a big focus this month. They usually are – but there’s a fresh start on the 6th, when you’re out partying or catapulted into a new gang. Expect action aplenty! So, it’s kind of ironic that from the 23rd, the tempo changes and you’re desperate for some peace and quiet! As an extrovert Sag this might leave you despondent. Don’t be. There are big things in the pipework!
Opportunities
If your money situation has been sluggish, take heart. There’s action in this direction on the 2nd – you won’t have to wait long before cash is flowing again. Work-wise, you’re still being influenced by what was triggered last month. You will be empowered by events on the 19th.
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zyou’re loving mingling with new people. zyour personal attractiveness is at a high! zthere’s improvement in communications.
POWER PLANETS
With Mars going into the most hidden part of your chart at the end of Oct, this is a sensitive time. You may feel overwhelmed and wary of communicating your feelings. Use this time to know yourself better.
BE LUCKY:28TH
An act of kindness gives you incredible karma today.
Capricorn 23 DEC - 20 JAN Your love life
Not one to play the field, you’re happy to settle for one lover – so long as they’re faithful and true. Bear that in mind from the 7th, when kindness and compassion are emphasised. If a lover is down in the dumps, you’re the one who’ll help them out. Discretion may be required, though. If you’re looking for love, artistic and sensitive souls will be crossing your path. At times you are (wrongly) characterised as materialistic. In fact, your natural resilience is the perfect support system.
Life and laughs
Getting social cheers you up on the 2nd. You’re feeling stronger than you have done in ages. But you treasure your home life too, and this is particularly apparent on the 20th when someone – or a situation – needs your input. Your social life may have been distracting you. Now is the time to prioritise the home aspect of your life. Once this is settled, you can get on with enjoying the good times!
Opportunities
You know what it takes to get you right to the top. The 6th is a red-letter day for success and career. Formulate a plan to ensure you get ahead and start to execute it immediately! There should be some good news on the money front from the 18th, as delays in cash flow melt away.
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zyou’re pushing forward in your career. zhome life is a major focus. za little bit of kindness gets you a long way.
POWER PLANETS
With Pluto turning the right way in your sign at last on the 6th, the same day as the New Moon, expect to feel a shift. You’ve been going through internal transformation. From this month you’ll show the world what this means.
BE LUCKY: 19TH
You’re unbeatable today and have the Midas touch.
Aquarius 21 JAN - 19 FEB Your love life
You’ve been hanging out with mature, influential types – but have you really been having fun? From the 7th, it’s time to let your hair down. Snap up invites, ask your friends whether they’ll fix you up. You’re looking for a kindred spirit. The good news for couples is you are willing to reach compromises. If you’ve forgotten to be a true friend to your lover, the 17th is a great day for heart-to-hearts. As the month ends, you’ll be singing with joy inside as you understand true love.
Life and laughs
For someone as forward thinking as yourself, the last year has been hard – and from the 6th, the heavens are egging you on to live out your most extraordinary life. You may not be able to go to the moon, but make plans to do wonderful things. On the 20th, you’re drawn to new pals, especially those you meet locally. It looks like they may well become truly significant to you.
Opportunities
You’ve been enjoying some good will from bosses. The 2nd is a day when something positive changes the way you think. Starting a new course or educational program is well-starred. Whatever you do, you’ll be focused on success from the 23rd and thinking about your next move.
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zyou’re having a blast with your friends. zcrack on with planning your next adventure. zfurthering your knowledge is rewarding so make plenty of time for it.
POWER PLANETS
With Jupiter moving forward in your sign on the 18th, previously closed doors miraculously start to open again. Make the most of this beneficial planetary shift by saying ‘yes’ more often.
BE LUCKY: 30TH
Your personal power can make success a reality. Pisces
20 FEB - 20 MARCH Your love life
You’ve been exploring different ways of loving – and around the 7th, you find that you’re no longer content with superficial relationships. It seems that a certain someone has made an extraordinary impression on you. It looks like this person is more mature, maybe rather commanding! If you’re in a stable relationship, your partner could be garnering plaudits now – and you’ll be enjoying the reflected glory. Events from out of the blue around the 28th will see you celebrating.
Life and laughs
Take advantage of a chance to have fun on the 2nd – in case it’s a while before you do it again! There is good news this month, though – awkward friends become a lot more easy-going, and you discover why they’ve been so evasive. You’re glad to have them back onside. Make your plan to get where you want to be – from the 30th you have the rocket power to make it happen.
Opportunities
You are considered golden by bosses this month. Bring your achievements to their attention by schmoozing with superiors. You can achieve true respect on the 13th. Money is important, especially shared financial responsibilities. On the 20th, your attitude to cash is under the spotlight.
HEAVENLY HIGHLIGHTS
zmoney – yours and other people’s – is on your mind. zmake plans for cherished dreams. zenjoy all the praise from those in authority!
POWER PLANETS
As the New Moon transits the most psychic house of the zodiac, focusing on deeper issues is a great idea. Do take care though, as you may find yourself overcome with emotion. Remember ‘this too shall pass’.
BE LUCKY: 19TH
A lucky break from a prize fund is likely.