Sagittarius, October 2017

Venus meets Mars in Virgo October 5, illuminating the sector of your chart that rules worldly success and your public image. A new cycle is beginning, focused on how you navigate (and negotiate) your career and your reputation.

Virgo, a hardworking Earth sign, encourages you to get organized, make lists, and be picky. Since these two planets, Venus and Mars, will meet in this sign, it's wise to invoke the energy, especially when it comes to your career or life in public.

Venus and Mars will tussle with Saturn, the planet of fears and boundaries, later this month, October 8 and 11, respectively, which will be days to watch for. Push through obstacles between you and your professional goals.

Saturn is in your sign—and has been for nearly two and a half years—which hasn't made your life easy. You've been pushed to take things seriously, to be less of the wild party animal people assume Sagittarius to be, and to embrace your studious, mature side.

You've overcome major setbacks and learned brutal lessons over the last two and a half years. When Saturn enters Capricorn later this year, December 19, you'll begin receiving the payoff. (Literally—Saturn often leaves physical gifts in its wake, and emotionally, you'll be a more capable, stronger version of yourself.)

A full moon, in fellow Fire sign Aries, arrives October 5, bringing a climax to situations in your social life, your creative endeavors, and your love life. Libra season is full of drama—partially because Libra is ruled by Venus, which can be petty. But also because every Libra season brings an Aries full moon—an over-the-top, fiery, emotional, impulsive, exhausting time!

Drama with a crush is likely, as is information about your friend circle. You'll need to find compromise between you and the people you work with creatively. Aries is childlike—and childish. The energy is playful but also confrontational. Fortunately, it's nothing you can't handle, Sag. All full moons are times for letting go, so in addition to having a wild and fun time, make space for yourself. Release old patterns and emotions during this full moon.

Jupiter, the planet of growth and expansion, enters psychic, sensitive Water sign Scorpio on October 10, marking the beginning of a yearlong transformation. You'll expand your psychic abilities and—as Scorpio, the sign of the detective, loves to do—explore your shadow self.

Start therapy! You'll process a lot over the next year, discovering things about yourself—and becoming aware of secrets—that will create a shift in your life.

Scorpio is the sign of death and rebirth. During your transformation, working out your self-care routine will be important. How can you engage in better self-care? Sagittarius people always benefit from taking a trip. Being in a new environment helps you gain perspective. Listening to an inspiring speaker, in an audiobook or at your place of worship, is another way to feed your Sag soul.

Venus enters charming Air sign Libra on October 14, bringing blessings to your social life. Connect with friends and meet new people. Venus is amazing at helping everyone get along! Mars will also enter Libra October 22, boosting your energy when it comes to socializing. A new moon, in Libra, arrives October 19, introducing you to new friends.

The celestial focus shifts to Scorpio as Mercury enters Scorpio on October 17. Mercury meets with Jupiter on October 18, and the Sun enters Scorpio on October 23, which will also meet with Jupiter on October 26.

Messenger planet Mercury is perceptive in psychic Scorpio. Pay attention to the messages that arrive in your dreams. Watch for secrets to come to light over the next few weeks; Scorpio adores secrets. Some especially lucky, and unexpected, news arrives when chatty Mercury meets with Jupiter—and again when the Sun meets with Jupiter.

As we discussed, Jupiter in the planet of growth and good fortune. However, it's also the planet of exaggeration. So Sagittarius, be smart. Be mindful of exaggerating, or embellishing, the information that's coming your way! Good luck and see you in November!