The second half of October launches eclipse season and Mercury retrograde. The next 10 days shuffle the cards and set the play. Look and listen; don’t second-guess premonitions, instincts, or the truth. This time frame is opportune for giving yourself an advantage and heading in a new direction.

What’s growing for you now? Friday, things shape up. By Saturday, it’s on to the next page as sun square Jupiter sets an upbeat, social, game, and hopeful backdrop. Noting that the pair leans toward indulgence and excess, this is apt for the Thanksgiving spend-and-eat-too-much weekend.

Sun/Jupiter is also a major trigger for next Friday’s lunar eclipse. Eclipses accelerate circumstances. The ancients thought of them as ominous, but they can be a positive catalyst if you are already in agreement with your higher-purpose evolution. If you have outgrown or are resisting that which is necessary to your soul’s growth, an eclipse can be jarring.

Mars treks into Virgo early Tuesday. Through December’s start, Mars will focus on work, repair, and health mandates. Through next Saturday, Mars builds toward an opposition with Neptune. This aspect keeps the uncertainty and potential on hot brew.

By Wednesday afternoon, Venus trine Uranus will reach its peak. This combination is informing, enlivening, mobilizing, and financially lucrative. It is one of discovery, new adventure, luck, fresh opportunity, windfalls, and synchronicity. If you have something to say or pitch, or someone to meet, aim for Tuesday through Thursday.

Aries
March 19 - April 19

Ready, set, action! Saturday’s sun/Jupiter gets the ball rolling on a necessity, home investment, legal matter, or personal project. There’s still more to sort out, but from here you’ll gain a better sense of direction. One way or another Mars in Virgo, starting Tuesday, sets you on to task. Wednesday can spark big news, a win, a launch, a find, or a surprise.

Taurus
April 19 - May 20

For the most part, the stars keep you on a steady climb through mid next week. As of Saturday/Sunday, you’ll gain a better vantage point. Thanksgiving can evaporate fast, but come Tuesday, tackle-it Mars in Virgo outfits you for action. There’s plenty to iron out, but through December’s start, Mars helps you to make the most of what you have to work with.

Gemini
May 20 - June 20

Friday evening, pull back and minimize effort. By Saturday/Sunday, you’re on the bounce-back. Even with Thanksgiving or family demands, you should find you can make your way through travel, shopping, and visits without too much wear and tear. Relax and indulge on Monday. Next Wednesday/Thursday is especially opportune. Make it, spend it, say it, or go for it.

Cancer
June 20 - July 22

Friday/Saturday, emotions, needs, or cravings can get the better of you. Saturday through Monday, cut yourself extra slack. The weekend dishes up good distraction, but you can’t shut your mind off entirely. On Wednesday, aim for easy, fast, fresh, and lucrative. Next Thursday is also a prime time for the fast track. Mars/Neptune keeps the promise, hope, chase, or uncertainty alive through next Saturday.

Leo
July 22 - August 22

Whether you have plans set or you make it up as you go along, you’ll certainly make good use of the long weekend. As Mars switches from Leo to Virgo on Tuesday, it’s time to allow rather than force. Mid week, stay game, try something new, enter a contest or draw. Wednesday’s Venus/Uranus keeps luck and synchronicity running high.

Virgo
August 22 - September 22

As of Saturday, you’ll hit a faster track. Jupiter/sun and Venus/Uranus keep everything on the increase. One thing leads to another, and quickly too. You’ll get better-than-average mileage out of the eclipse week ahead. Mars in Virgo, starting Tuesday, revitalizes your confidence, courage, and physical stamina. Through next weekend, Mars/Neptune stokes the potential, the romance, and the hopefulness.

Libra
September 22 - October 22

Thursday/Friday can keep the pressure going, but you’ll shed it instantly once you’re away from it. Whether it’s social or family-
oriented, or you do your own thing, the long weekend should shape up well. Several major planetary alignments set the stage for next Friday’s lunar eclipse. Wednesday is especially opportune for spending, earning, or investing, as well as for social or one-on-one connectedness.

Scorpio
October 22 - November 21

Mercury is on its way to a download with Jupiter while Venus is energized by Uranus. In addition to a switch-it-up long weekend, both of these building influences are setting an opportune “next” into play. It’s an ideal time to travel, hunt for a new job, expand your marketing and client base, publish, perform, or make your presence much better known.

Sagittarius
November 21 - December 21

Through the start of November, Venus in Sagittarius enhances the best of what Mother Nature gave you. Your ability to conjure, create, and pitch things is at peak, especially through mid next week. Breathing fresh life into it, Venus keeps you game while synchronistic Uranus keeps you in the game. Starting Tuesday, Mars in Virgo begins a productive corrective cycle.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

Take charge and get down to business on Thursday/Friday—you’ll get the job done and then some. Mars in Virgo, starting Tuesday, puts more doable options and opportunities in your path. Wednesday/Thursday brings it to life. Just past next Friday’s lunar eclipse, you’ll gain better clarity on the reality check and where to take it next.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

The extra push, exertion, or expense will give you an extra mile on Thursday/Friday. Saturday/Sunday, the Aquarius moon keeps your instincts right on the money. Wednesday/Thursday, luck runs high. Venus trine Uranus is optimal for getting connected and/or putting your feelers out. A discovery, a great find, a win, an invitation, a conversation, or a gift could make your day.

Pisces
February 18 - March 19

With sun/Jupiter programmed on overload at the start of the long weekend, it can be easy to spend, plan, or get into more than you intend. If it’s getting you somewhere or you’re lovin’ it, so be it. Saturday through next Thursday’s lunar eclipse, the stars are on a roll and so are you.

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