As October opens, you seem to have become concerned about a friend. She or he may need your help for months to come, as Saturn won’t be far from the new moon and Sun. It’s alternatively possible you’ll clear your calendar to help a humanitarian, community, or charity cause and you’ll be passionate about it. Having promised your all, you’ll begin to roll up your sleeves at the new moon, October 7. You have an enormous opportunity to make a difference to others and in the process, make new friendships and earn the respect of many. In all, this is a rare opportunity!
At work, there seems to be some push-pull. You seem divided in your thinking, as someone who holds the purse strings will steer you in one direction, but it appears you’d rather go another way. This meditation will cause a bit of conflict as you near the date of Saturn’s conjunction to Mercury on October 8. Once you get beyond this date, you will feel better and armed with more information, so you will know what you need to do.
How your romantic life will unfold depends a great deal on your character. With Venus and Mars kissing close on October 3 in your clandestine twelfth house, you will have the choice to have a secret affair or resist one. Don’t convince yourself you’ll be the exception to the rule if you get involved. (You won’t). A better way to use this lyrical vibration would be to plan a getaway for you and your steady sweetheart / spouse - “just us two” - for a weekend of privacy and romance. If you have no steady someone, ask a good friend to make an introduction on that day.
More romance is due October 22, at the tender full moon in your true love sector. You are about to have an exciting, adventurous experience - one you’ll likely long remember! We only get one full moon in our love sector a year, but lucky you, you had one last month, too. Depending on your birthday, you would feel the affects of one full moon more than the other.
November-born Sagittarius were sure to like last month’s full moon September 23, and those born closer to December 18 would like this one. The one on October 22 will come heaping with fun and the possibility to fall in love. With Pluto so friendly, you may even get a valuable gift, too!
Your third, most fun day for romance will be the last weekend of the month, on Saturday, October 30, when the moon tours fellow fire sign Leo. (That is one day before the holiday, but a logical night for a party.) You’ll love Halloween parties this month! With the moon in Leo, a sign known for unforgettable, theatrical design talents, this year the costume designs will be thrilling!
For you, Sagittarius, things will just keep getting better. You will come into your own once Mars enters your sign on October 28 to stay until December 7. At that time, you will be given the right of way, and other signs will have to stand on the sidelines as you get your turn to take advantage of some the most enviable opportunities, on all fronts.
Mars in your sign will make you strong, confident, and courageous, and also more charismatic, too. You’ll get lots more romantic attention as well! This only comes for a spell once every two years - enjoy it!
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
Concern about a friend who is under stress may come up as of the new moon, October 7. If your friend is in a bad way, you will need to make time for her, now and in months to come.
It is also possible that you will be involved with a humanitarian, community, or charity effort that is in need of help. By providing your leadership, you will bring a spotlight to help clarify what needs to be done to bring help.
Venus will retrograde from October 8 to November 18, so do not schedule plastic surgery or any upgrades to your appearance during that time.
During Venus retrograde you may have second thoughts about attending an expensive social event during this phase in an effort to save money. Venus rules fun, but it also rules money.
Mars will enter Sagittarius on October 28, putting your interests front and center from October 28 to December 7. This will increase your allure enormously. Venus will be retrograde until November 18, so the best period will be from November 18 to December 7. Be patient - your time for fun and love is coming!
Romantically, Venus and Mars will meet in the most secretive part of your chart, October 3. You can use this energy for good - the choice is yours. It’s positive for meeting someone on a blind date, but not positive for getting involved with someone who is not available.
A more tender moment for love will come on the full moon, October 22 (plus or minus four days). What a wonderful four-star day! Pluto will be very friendly, adding a powerful intensity to the day.
Accept all invitations to parties for Halloween at month’s end. This year the moon in Leo will bring special food, parties, and fun in so many ways!
Realizing that Venus will be in weakened state, we need to lower expectations a little bit. Your best days under the circumstances will be October 3 (excellent for blind dates), 6, 7, 12, 16-17, 20-22 (BEST!), 26, and 29-31 (best is October 30).