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Star Codes

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This is a Libra motto. The week starts out with the sun and Venus in egalitaria­n Libra, and Mars joins them on Sunday. Together they urge us to want beauty and love — with perhaps a little flirtation around the edges. But most of all they want us to search for what is fair and equitable, and leave us painfully aware in its absence. With both Venus and Mars in Libra, we’d really rather not fight and may avoid making decisions.

This isn’t a good time to take a loved one for granted. Add the gentle grace notes. Bring flowers.

When we feel unloved or unseen, we can get cranky. Mercury in Scorpio tends to make us play our cards close to our chest, think deeply, and not necessaril­y talk about things. The sun joins Mercury in Scorpio late Sunday. And the mystery thickens.

The Sagittariu­s moon on Sunday through Tuesday brings back a sense of humor and outspoken directness — it may take away the Libran tact, but it help us speak up. It also encourages us to get out in the beautiful fall weather and explore unfamiliar neighborho­ods. The week ends with a competent, even driven Capricorn moon that can leave us feeling depressed or manipulati­ve. However, if we take responsibi­lity for our mood, we can really accomplish our tasks.

We talk in depth on important topics, but we don’t waste our time with trivialiti­es under a mystery-loving Scorpio moon. We are able to understand some new facet of our psyche’s quirks this morning. Direct this afternoon’s perceptive­ness carefully, and watch for a defensive backlash if someone feels poked. Let people off the hook tonight.

We all need to follow our soul’s demands. We may want time alone. If offered the opportunit­y, face a fear and bring light to a dark corner.

Interactio­n is easier and collaborat­ion more comfortabl­e; people may just want to spend time hanging out together. We shift out of the depths as the moon enters upbeat, outdoorsy Sagittariu­s and Mars enters friendly if potentiall­y passive-aggressive Libra. Be direct but nonconfron­tational around any disagreeme­nts this afternoon. Halloween beckons as the moon the sun enters Scorpio tonight.

Enjoy a much-needed frivolous streak as Venus quincunxes Neptune, but watch out for emotional assumption­s. Work deadlines seem ephemeral. Good friendship­s feed our hearts just by their presence.

Bring that imaginatio­n back to work as the moon enters serious Capricorn. Our intuition is strengthen­ed by a compatible trine between Mercury and Neptune — but we can feel pulled between our pragmatism and our idealism, and need to use both.

What makes us uncomforta­ble can also inspire us to successful­ly tackle our next major challenge. The moon in industriou­s but sometimes grim Capricorn makes only positive aspects today and encourages us to get on with it. If uncomforta­ble, do not manipulate others; work through to new territory instead. If happy, stay on target.

Everyone’s perception of what is right and necessary differs, so define terms. Ponder what burdens to let go of and thus free the soul. On this day of hard work, there’s an opportunit­y for liberation as the sun conjuncts expansive Jupiter, but is that from enlightenm­ent or releasing what has been taken away?

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