Gemini, October 2016

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Gemini

Gemini, October 2016

October brings surprises, but you're fine with that. You hate being bored, Gemini!

September's Mercury retrograde really sucked, Gemini. It totally fucked with your home and family life and caused miscommunications and delays. It gets better! On October 7, your ruling planet, Mercury, will enter fellow Air sign Libra, bringing you creative inspiration, party invitations, and romance. Libra is the sign of cooperation and balance, so people will be fair and polite in their communication—a welcome change after a month of confusion and backtracking!

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On October 11, Mercury will meet lucky planet Jupiter in Libra, which is definitely a day you should circle in your calendar. Performing a show? Going on a date? Hanging out with some people you really love? Today will be fantastically over-the-top and fun. Expect non-stop conversation—but keep in mind that a lot of it will be exaggerated or blown out of proportion, thanks to Jupiter's tendency to make everything bigger and more in your face.

Mercury in Libra challenges warrior Mars in Capricorn on October 13, so watch out for fights today. Mars is confrontational, and Mercury can't shut up; be patient today, and think before you speak. Other people will be annoying as hell—remind them to think before they speak, too!

You'll especially feel this play out in your intimate relationships, whether you're having sex with someone or sorting out a delicate financial or emotional situation with them, everyone will feel a strong need to express themselves—and it may happen in a way that's too hasty or aggressive for Mercury in sweet, charming Libra's taste. Mars in Capricorn is direct, and it can be brutal!

On October 7, your ruling planet, Mercury, will enter fellow Air sign Libra, bringing you creative inspiration, party invitations, and romance.

On October 14, Mercury connects with mature, stable Saturn, which is currently in Fire sign Sagittarius, the philosopher of the zodiac. This will create a supportive energy around communication, and it'll be a good time to talk about important projects or commitments. You'll have a chance to revisit any of the intense shit that came up on October 13 in a more constructive way today. Watch out for conversations with your partners today, as well as with mentors or older people you look up. Communicating about romance, creativity, or even children will come up, too.

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Mid-month is overwhelming: On October 15, the Sun in Libra opposes wild Uranus in Aries. Libra is cooperative and polite, and Aries is independent and courageous. These two signs balance each other wonderfully; however, with Uranus, the planet of surprise and chaos, thrown in the mix, some unexpected conflicts will arise that may find us being too Libra—which could mean being a doormat or even being fake—or being too Aries, perhaps pushy or reckless.

Surprises will throw us off balance mid-month, and it's our job to stay grounded. You'll feel this play out in your social life, Gemini, so watch out for things popping up in your friendships or in the groups with which you hang out. The need to break free or stick out from the crowd will be very strong.

The full moon in Aries on October 26 will bring a climax around your social life, your creative pursuits, and your love life. However, with unruly Uranus being so active as this time, you could be blindsided by what goes down—expect some drama. People are always nuts during the full moon, but especially so this time around! Have a situation you need to let go of involving your social life? This full moon is the perfect time to say goodbye.

People are always nuts during the full moon, but especially so this time around!

On October 18, sweet Venus enters adventurous Sagittarius, bringing excellent vibes to your partnerships, both romantic and nonromantic. People will be in a relaxed, fun, and flirty mood (Venus loves to flirt). The full moon will bring drama, but anyone worth keeping around will be chill when Venus enters Sagittarius. Sagittarius is all about the "big picture," so you and those with whom you're in relationships will be able to take the long view and appreciate what's really important, instead of nitpicking and finding problems (and there were a lot of those during the Mercury retrograde you're still healing from).

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Unexpected conversations will come up again in your friendships and your creative life on October 20, when Mercury in Libra opposes Uranus in Aries. By this time, you'll have had a lot of practice dealing with unexpected drama, Gemini! Very surprising news will arrive, and people will say shocking things. An unexpected meeting may also take place.

Some amazing, genius inspiration will also come your way. You're one of the smartest signs in the zodiac, Gemini, but the brilliant stuff you come up with today will be especially exciting. A sudden change of mind could also go down—let yourself be flexible and free. This isn't the time to stay stuck in your ways.

The Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, followed by Mercury entering the same sign on October 24. The Sun and Mercury in Scorpio will activate the sector of your chart that rules your routines and rituals. This is a fantastic time to reconsider your schedule and to move things around.

Unexpected conversations will come up again in your friendships and your creative life on October 20.

Picking up a new wellness routine is a great way to use this energy. Scorpio is the sign of death and rebirth, so kicking a bad habit is definitely something you should try at this time. If you're looking for work, Mercury is Scorpio will be fantastic in terms of helping you network, and the Sun in Scorpio will support you in feeling confident and energized to get shit done. The Sun and Mercury meet in Scorpio on October 27, so watch what happens around your schedule, your job, or your health then!

The month closes with a new moon in Scorpio on October 30, so a fresh start around these themes is inevitable. If you're feeling like there's no way that your job could see any changes, or like you'll never quick smoking or picking at your skin, the new moon in Scorpio may prove you wrong! New moons are all about new beginnings.

Also during this new moon, Mercury in Scorpio will connect with Neptune in Pisces. This is a dreamy, imaginative vibe, and it will be very inspiring on the career front! Make wishes today—they will probably come true. If you have any issues with your reputation you may need to smooth over, this transit will also support you in sending out some good PR. Mercury is logical and detail oriented, while Neptune is non-linear and poetic—but they'll be sharing lots of love today, making this a magical end to October. See you in November, Gemini!