Aquarius, October 2016

On October 1, sweet Venus will connect with the planet of fantasy, Neptune. What a romantic vibe! Venus is the planet of love and beauty, but it also rules money. It's very likely that when Venus and Neptune connect, you'll see things clicking in your career. If you need to smooth over your reputation, Neptune and Venus will also help you enchant and charm the masses.

September was frustrating as hell, thanks to the Mercury retrograde in Virgo, which brought major complications to your personal life, intimate relationships, and your financial situation (paying off debts, both emotional and financial, was major last month). This month, the planet of communication and information, Mercury, enters Libra on October 7, which will bring you more clarity and, thankfully, an increase in optimism. Things won't look as dark as they have. Mercury in Libra is especially fantastic if you're traveling or if you're in school. No plans to do either? Go to a lecture or on an adventure someplace local as a way to honor this transit.

On October 15, the Sun in Libra will oppose Uranus (your ruling planet!) in Fire sign Aries. Libra wants to partner and approaches situations cooperatively. Aries is the sign of independence and, while Aries loves a win/win outcome, its main focus isn't fairness—it's being number one. Oppositions between two planets create tension and bring confrontation, and between the Sun and electric Uranus, the energy will certainly be explosive. Uranus is the planet of chaos and surprise, so expect the unexpected.

Communication during this time will be stressful. People will be eager to prove their point. While conversations will begin with everyone wanting to compromise, unexpected frustration or impatience will flare up. It's important not to be hasty at this time—give yourself a few extra minutes before you hit send on that text.

This energy will continue to fluster us on October 16, during the full moon in Aries. If you managed to avoided a confrontation earlier in the week, you might not be so lucky on the full moon, during which time people will be extra emotionally sensitive and exhausted (full moons are very draining).

More challenges will come your way when Mercury in Libra opposes Uranus in Aries on October 20: You'll definitely have a new understanding of your world and receive some fascinating information and messages mid-month, Aquarius! Messages from abroad will arrive, so watch out for communications from your far-away friends. This will also be an interesting time if your publishing anything, working on a school project or traveling— not everyone will see eye to eye with you; however, some amazing discovers and connections could be made. Unexpected confrontations and arguments are likely, but your genius mind will also crank out some fantastic content.

Fun arrives when Venus enters friendly Fire sign Sagittarius on October 18 and lights up the social sector of your chart. Charming Venus in Sag will introduce you to plenty of people—this is a great time for networking. You're the sign of friendship, Aquarius, and while Venus is in lucky, abundant Sagittarius, you'll definitely feel in your element, schmoozing up a storm with people in many different cliques and scenes.

In your romantic relationships, getting to know your lovers again as friends (or maybe for the first time!), or getting to know their friends is a great way to honor Venus in Sagittarius. Also use this time to examine jealousy or competitiveness in your relationships, both platonic and romantic.

If things are becoming stressful between you and your partners, ask yourself: Do they support me and my dreams, or do they think my goals are silly? Do they encourage me as I explore my hobbies and meet new friends? These are all valuable things to consider as lovely Venus makes its way through philosophical Fire sign Sagittarius.

On October 22, the Sun enters Scorpio, followed by Mercury on October 24. The Sun and Mercury in Scorpio will activate the sector of your chart that rules fame and fortune: Exciting! This is an amazing time for you to focus on your career. Mercury is the planet of communication, so things will be very busy. The Sun's transit through Scorpio will ask you: What are you career goals? What does success mean to you? Is it fame, or material wealth, or both? How do you want people to remember you? The Sun in Scorpio is supporting you as you work all this out, Aquarius.

On October 29, warrior Mars in grounded Earth sign Capricorn challenges Uranus in Aries, bringing chaos and unexpected news again. This time around, the confrontations will really hit you from left field, and you'll feel compelled to take action. You're ultra logical, Aquarius, but you'll be acting from an intuitive place today, "feeling out" what the right thing to do is. Watch out for miscommunication, and make sure your bestie actually received your text before you flip out about them ignoring you.

Although Venus in Sagittarius is bringing blessings to your friendships, this day, October 29, is one to watch out for: Venus will meet Saturn in Sagittarius on this date. Saturn is really the asshole of the zodiac; it's the planet of fears, obstacles, and restrictions. Today won't be easy. Don't expect cuddles. Do expect people to be open to talking commitment and to take things seriously (Saturn is very mature and straitlaced). However, don't expect these conversations to go as planned, or even smoothly.

The month wraps up with a new moon in Scorpio on October 30. New moons mean new beginnings, which you're totally fine with, being that you're the sign of innovation. Scorpio is a mysterious, sexy, and intuitive Water sign, so this new moon will be juicy for sure. This is a fantastic new moon to work magic around your career or your reputation. Cast a spell for 100K new Instagram followers—if it could ever work, now's the time. See you next month!