WEEK OF October 10 – 1 6, 2022
Swap those sensible loafers for a sexy Western boot—or a sky-high heel if that’s your jam. This Monday, October 10, your cosmic champion, Mercury, races into Libra and takes a hot girl strut through your fifth house of self-expression and romance until October 29. The flirty messenger planet already visited Libra once this year, from August 25 to September 23. But thanks to a bumpy retrograde that began on September 9, you hardly got a chance to maximize its romantic, fame-fueling benefits. Get ready to make up for lost time! If you’ve been keeping a low profile anywhere, the quicksilver planet in your flamboyant fifth house of fame may turn the spotlight directly on you. Pitch, perform, present—and strike a pose! Whatever you do, don’t fly under the radar.
Snap to attention on Wednesday! Trickster Neptune makes an appearance, scrambling signals by sending a disruptive beam to activator Mars in your sign. Just when you thought it was safe to stay focused on ONE thing, someone could throw a curveball your way. While you can’t predict—let alone control—others’ behavior, you can proactively prevent getting sucked into a needy friend’s or relative’s drama. (And if you don’t, you’ll wind up kicking yourself, asking why you didn’t see THAT coming.) Should any conversation veer into hot-mess territory, heed the warning signs and let the person know you care, but you’re not presently in a position to go “there.”
Hurry up and wait? On Friday, amorous Venus forms one of her two yearly supportive trines with solidifying Saturn. This bolsters your positive efforts even as it serves up a reminder to pace yourself. (Why, hello, slow-and-steady Saturn!) No matter how eager you are to dive into a situation, it’s generally worth taking your time to build something sustainable. So even if you meet someone with serious keeper potential, don’t start picking out baby names or posting the “big news” on your social threads. Keep a tight circle around this energy so that it can grow, not dissipate with every random person you gush to about it. Anything that’s meant to last needs to be built on a rock-solid foundation—slowly and cautiously! Plus, on a strictly practical level, you need to get to know this person, bad moods and all, before YOU make up your mind (let alone them making up theirs). For couples, this deepening transit can cement your bond like superglue. But don’t ignore any flies in the ointment. Venus’ diplomacy fused with Saturn’s moderation is the perfect backdrop for a dialogue about nagging issues in your relationship. Remember, casting blame or getting defensive doesn’t get you anywhere; coming up with workable solutions and strategies for a smooth and steady ride into your shared future will.
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