When it comes to travel and fun, October will be a near-perfect Pisces month for you. Foreign journeys will beckon, and if you choose to go, you’ll have an exceptional experience, one that will open you up to many new possibilities. You’ll widen your understanding of cultures new to you. All month your curiosity and sense of discovery will lead you forward. All this comes thanks to the presence of Mars, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun in compatible Scorpio, all shining in your ninth house of foreign travel and higher education, each bent on bringing you fresh insights and enlightenment.
Romance could easily be a byproduct of your journeys, for any trip taken now will seem to be spun by fairies. Jupiter is back in Pisces for his last four months, so in that time, you’ll be the sweetheart of the zodiac and favored above all others. The rare and legendary conjunction of Venus and Mars this month on October 3 in fellow water sign Scorpio will be a blessing too, and doubly so if you were born on or within days of March 4.
If single, your pure optimism and passion for life will act like catnip on anyone you meet that you hope to impress. You may meet a romantic interest on the airplane, on a foreign city tour, or while browsing a museum abroad. If you are attached, you may find that pulling your partner into a new setting will work to fan the fires of love. Kick up your heels - you are now in “Pisces time” of your life.
On another note, financial matters will need tending and you seem to be ready to make new agreements. Do so at the new moon, October 7 and in the two weeks to follow. You may borrow money or agree to a payment plan to pay back taxes. You may want to refinance your mortgage or cut a new business deal. You may review your health or home insurance options or ask your credit card provider if you can qualify for lower interest rates. If you are self-employed, you may be presenting a business plan to venture capitalists.
Be aware that all paperwork you submit will have to be letter perfect, as the other side will study it with a fine-tooth comb. Saturn will want to see you’ve done things by the book, following all regulations. If you do borrow funds, borrow the least amount you feel you’ll need, as it appears your loan will take you longer to pay back than you assume. New agreements will be binding and be in place for quite a while, so make sure you understand the fine print. Still, it’s a good time to get your financial house in order. If you are in a court case and you don’t feel the offer for a cash settlement is sufficient (very likely), try to delay making your deal. Keep negotiating until you get to the full moon.
By the full moon, October 22 (minus two days or plus four days) you will be ready to crystallize an agreement, or you’ll be ready to satisfy a financial obligation or purchase something big. If you are in salary negotiations, you will come to a good conclusion. This full moon will be well angled to Pluto, a financial planet, so if you do feel stressed about money earlier in the month, it appears you will work through the problems by this point, and be happy with the solution you so resourcefully uncover.
You will love the interplay between Mars in Scorpio and Uranus in Pisces on October 24. This day simply brims with excitement and surprise. If you find you are on a trip at the time, so much the better! This should be a standout weekend.
When it comes to love, with Venus and Mars so beautifully supportive, you will have no trouble enjoying romance over your best weekend, October 2-3. While Mercury will be a bit cranky, fighting with Uranus over October 2, the warmth of Venus and Mars in close embrace should act like a balm for any little tiffs that come up Saturday to attached Pisces.
Dear Pisces, you have Jupiter in your sign, considered the very best aspect possible for finding and holding true love close to your heart. This only happens once in 12 years, and you will have Jupiter to yourself until January 22. Make the most of this wonderful time for you by circulating.
Finally, are you invited to a Halloween party? This has to be a Pisces holiday if there ever was one. It has mystery, fun, great creativity - all the elements you love.
Choose to give (or go to) a Halloween party on Saturday, October 30 when the moon will be in Leo (highly entertaining, theatrical costumes). Or, give or go to a party the actual day of Halloween, Sunday, October 31, when the moon is in Virgo. In that case, if you have a partner, you may do a twosome costume that goes together somehow and that will be well made - and wow your adoring friends with your originality.
A note to my readers who live in time zones that are based far (12 hours or more) from the US:
I had a young woman ask me on Facebook if the dates I write each month applied to her, as she lives in Australia. Yes, they do, but you should add one day to the date I give you. The reason is that the dates I give here are for the United States time zones. If you live 12 hours ahead of the USA, then you might need to add one more day to the dates I give you. If I say October 3 will be special, mark your calendar for October 4.
Having said this, you may feel the energy on the dates I mention here as well. All aspects are strongest as they are growing in strength. Once they reach a peak (on the day I give you) they begin to decline. So if you live in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, or Japan, for example, you will see dates mentioned that are still on their way to peaking.
Generally you can add one day to the dates I list each month, but sometimes the dates I give you will be precise to the day. There are always mathematical tolerances, because astrologers use bell curves. Full moons, no matter where you are located, will have a plus or minus of four days on either side. It all sounds complicated, but it is actually not. You will enjoy your forecast, dear reader, as long as you realize all aspects have a bit of plus or minus associated with all of them, and that includes my readers in the US.
Dates to Note
When it comes to travel and relationships with those abroad, you’ve got a dazzling month in store. You may go abroad or work with foreign people.
Alternatively, you may use this expansive influence to begin to seriously interview with college officials for undergraduate or graduate work. With Jupiter and Venus shining at the top of your chart October 3, you will make a fine impression during October’s first week.
Romance and travel will be linked closely, either to spark love from a tired and too predictable relationship or to find love with someone new. If you can’t travel, you may find love in a classroom setting.
If you work in publishing or broadcasting, you will find plenty of opportunities this month - you’ll be a puppy in clover.
By month’s end, when Mars enters Sagittarius on October 28 to December 7, you will enter the most important phase of your career in 2010. You need to be ready to push hard!
Your chart also shows a need to streamline your finances. You may be talking with a bank about a loan, mortgage, or refinancing plan, or you may be presenting to a venture capitalist. You might apply for college financial aid or ask your credit card company about the possibility of getting better rates. Creditors will be demanding and look closely at your paperwork. Make it perfect. You will be in a serious, thoughtful mood.
If you need to negotiate with a creditor or the government about back taxes, you can do so after October 7. Again, talks will be weighty, so have your facts ready.
The full moon October 22 will also emphasize money. You may pay off a large bill or buy something expensive. If you are in a dispute about money, you may see a happy resolve - and get paid!
In love, with Jupiter back in Pisces, you will have an extraordinary chance to meet the person for you from October through most of January. Everyone wishes they were you!
A gorgeous weekend for romance could be October 2-3 when Venus dances with Mars, in the wildly compatible sign of Scorpio.
Venus, planet of love but also money, will retrograde from October 8 to November 18. This may not only cause havoc in matters of the heart, but also in regard to money. You may find that checks due to you run late. Keep sending reminder notices.
Venus rules our efforts to embellish our looks, so when this planet retrogrades it’s not the time to schedule plastic surgery or to try any brand new dramatic hairstyle, for you won’t have this planet of beauty’s full support. You just need to wait until a few days after the date Venus goes direct November 18.
Do go to a Halloween party if you are invited. You are a highly creative sign and you will be very inspired by the other costumes at the party.
Best romantic dates for you (realizing that Venus will be out of phase from October 8 and therefore less powerful) include: October 3 (gold star), 8-9, 14, 23-24 (gold star), 28, and 30-31.