Capricorn, October 2017

Finding better balance between your professional goals and your home life is the focus of the full moon, in Aries, on October 5. Again, Libra season is all about you finding your place in the world. The full moon will remind you that, if you don't have a comfortable and safe place to sleep—or, emotionally, a strong sense of your boundaries—it won't be easy to get anywhere.

Aries is the first sign in the zodiac, and as such, the baby of the zodiac. Let yourself be a little bit of a baby this full moon. The energy will be exhausting, emotional, and nostalgic, so make extra time to rest and pamper yourself.

Cleanse your home, perhaps by burning some sacred plants. Or do something simple and mundane, like throwing out papers that are causing clutter. Full moons often bring new information to light, and they are times of release. Expect a situation, concerning your home or family, to come to a climax.

Sweet, lovely Venus squares off with Saturn, your planetary ruler, on October 8, followed by Mars on October 11. Don't expect to get what you want; Saturn's favorite word is no . The pointlessness of life may get to you, so surround yourself with reminders of what truly matters, like your family, your community, and—you may have forgotten—your happiness.

While disappointment may be in the air, it's actually a wonderful time to connect with yourself. Explore where your values lie, what you believe in, and your boundaries—Saturn loves boundaries!

Expect things to take longer than usual, and remember: Each setback is an invaluable learning experience that will push you forward. Have you ever known a Capricorn, as grumpy and pessimistic as they may be, to fall—but not get back up? I don't think so. Continue climbing!

Mean Saturn loves to say no , but jovial Jupiter loves to say yes . Jupiter shakes things up October 10—when it enters Scorpio! Jupiter is the planet of luck, so blessings may arrive in your social life and in the work you do in your community or in activism.

Emotionally, this is a once-in-a-decade period. Expand your vision of your hopes and dreams, of your future—well, maybe not your dreams . As fellow astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo (one of my favorite Capricorns) once told me, "Capricorns don't dream; we plan." New plans are coming, dear goat!

Communication planet Mercury makes a harmonious connection with Saturn on October 12, as does the Sun on October 16, making mid-month the time to communicate and put yourself out there. You'll feel confident and clear-eyed. Helpful energy will flow your way from unexpected places.

You're a logical, grounded person, my lovely sea goat, and you have razor-sharp intuition. You'll find it coming in handy mid-month, especially with your career or your life in public.

Venus enters charming Air sign Libra October 14, soon followed by Mars on October 22. Love-and-money planet Venus loves to be in social Air sign Libra. It encourages you to get along easily, to enjoy art, laugh, and relax. It's a gentle energy. Before you roll your eyes, Capricorn, I want you to know: It's going to bring blessings to your reputation and your work life—rewards are on the way!

Mars in Libra, on the other hand, can be a bit wimpy. Mars is the planet of war, and Libra can shy away from confrontation. That said, Mars knows how to cut someone down verbally, so watch out for arguments. Because Libra occupies the fame-and-fortune sector of your chart, Mars will rev up your energy at work.

And don't forget about the new moon in Libra on October 19, which will bring a fresh start in your career and your public image. Cast a spell for a promotion, or more followers on social media, or however you measure success.

Mercury enters Scorpio October 17, soon followed by the Sun on October 23, bringing a celestial energy to the sector of your chart that rules your friendships and communities. A payoff at work is likely. Scorpio energy is all about debts being paid, so you'll get the recognition you're due!

Scorpio is the sign of transformation, so during Scorpio season, Capricorn, spend time thinking about how you want to change the world. It's not easy to do alone, but if you can get the right group of people working together, you can make amazing changes. See you in November!