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October 23: The Sun enters Scorpio

The Sun joins Mercury and Venus in this strong Water sign, adding to the intensity of these times. You won't feel lukewarm about anything, which makes this a great transit to go all-out for what you want! Just be sure to consider others' needs as well as your own, or you're likely to become embroiled in messy power battles. Scorpio is a sign that loves to merge, so if you can find other people with similar goals, the power of two -- or three, or more -- will push you further than you'd make it on your own.

October 26: New Moon in Scorpio

Money is a big topic during this new Moon cycle, so plan on having a few financial discussions. The Sun and Moon oppose retrograde Jupiter in money-focused Taurus, while also forming a trine with powerful Pluto in achievement-oriented Capricorn. With everything happening today, practicality is the key word. Given the Venus-Mars square in this picture, don't expect everyone to be in agreement. Few signs are as intensely driven and powerful as Scorpio, so use this time to put everything you've got into furthering your goals and dreams. Work hard and exercise patience now, for at next month's full Moon, you'll have a chance to stand back and take a look at all you've accomplished!

October 26: Venus squares Mars

Whenever these two relationship planets, Venus (attraction) and Mars (desire), engage in a square aspect, someone is conflicted. Maybe it's you. Venus shows us our attractions, and when it's in super-intense Scorpio, we're drawn to people we view as deep and mysterious. Sometimes the person you like is not necessarily the person you desire -- it's just one of life's odd conundrums! This square can spice things up or cause problems; you're sure to see the direction in which it's leading you by the end of the week.

October 28: Jupiter trines Pluto

This aspect last occurred on July 7, when Jupiter had just entered Taurus. Now that this big planet is retrograde, these two connect once again, returning you to people who are ready to help you; take this opportunity to get a leg up the ladder in your business ventures. As you advance your plans, remember that since Jupiter is retrograde, you're laying the groundwork now for future success, so don't get pushy with anything -- patience and thoroughness are your friends right now. Perhaps most importantly, believe in yourself and others will, too!

October 28: The Sun opposes Jupiter and sextiles Pluto

The Sun connects with the powerful Jupiter-Pluto trine, so be sure to take full advantage of this powerful aspect! Oppositions such as the current Sun-Jupiter placement (which always takes place approximately two months into Jupiter's retrograde cycle) give us the chance to stand back and reflect, so take time to consider what's happened over the last few months. There are probably things you thought would come about, but didn't; at the same time, it's likely that ideas you hadn't previously considered now seem viable. People in influential positions can -- and will -- help you, so now is the time to showcase your confidence and talents! (Note that Jupiter turns direct on December 25.)

October 31: Venus squares Neptune

Earlier this month, when Venus in Libra trined Neptune, your heart opened up to new possibilities. Now Venus is in sensitive Scorpio, and no matter how much you want to connect deeply with someone, you'll need to be extra-cautious since certain people are not always who they seem to be! When Venus meets spiritual, idealistic Neptune in a square aspect, people often experience difficulty determining the difference between fantasy and reality.