Scorpio

Behind the Scenes
With the Sun in Libra, work behind the scenes, take things quietly and wait for the influences to turn in your favour. Jupiter scoots along in Sagittarius, focusing on expanding your fiscal base and horizons. However, the lord of fortune clashes with Uranus in the first week so there may be startling developments or unusual opportunities around money. Watch the pipe dreams though. If it seems too good to be true, it is!

You may overspend or overextend on a pet project. Romance or lifestyle may be costly. Stick to what's within reach. Saturn in Virgo will keep you grounded by learning new skills or working as part of a team or group. Analyse! Exchange views! Venus returns to Virgo on Oct 8th, set to join Saturn by mid month. Friends will feature. You may socialize with common interest groups, or pursue shared activity.

Your inner world will come alive with the New Moon in Libra on Oct 11th. Focus on creative or spiritual matters. Review health matters and take necessary steps. Accident, upset, delay or confusion may follow as Mercury enters into reverse motion on Oct 12th. Be clear with communications. Hold off important decisions. Dealings with older people may feature on Oct 13th. You may begin or end a connection. The last week will see you back in touch with past contacts or activities.

The Sun enters your sign on Oct 24th. Happy birthday, Scorpio! Step from the background and return to the main sphere of action. Focus on personal efforts and social or romantic activity. Pay attention to communications or arrangements as Mercury returns to Libra. Life may take another track than the one you've planned. Oct 26th brings the Full Moon in Taurus and plenty of action or feeling with partners or in close relations. There may be a revelation or a development in your romantic life. Enjoy the magic of Halloween.
In circles
Mercury is in your sign, emphasizing planning, communications and activity but he shifts into reverse motion on Oct 12th. Watch for mishap or misunderstanding, lest you end up going in circles, or going nowhere. You may feel confused. Look where you're going and don't trip over the furniture. You will alter or review your approach and be forced to deal with delays. There may be a break or interruption with attention. Mercury moves back to Libra on Oct 24th when you'll be preoccupied or withdrawn. Seek a quiet space or visit the inner world to deal with problems. Read more on Mercury Retrograde!
Friends and gatherings
Venus returns to Virgo on Oct 8th, bringing the focus to friends, groups and social activity with like-minded people. This completes a cycle of change that began in late July. You may be reunited with old connections or resume contact after a break or a delay. It's time to begin a new cycle of interests or activities. An older friend or authority figure may feature on Oct 13th. Return to an old stamping ground in the last week. There's a bit of excitement or an unusual situation on Oct 25. Social relations will gather momentum and bring new activities.
Far afield
Mars is in Cancer, calling for action with travel, study, legal concerns or overseas links or communications. It's time to mix with foreign, exotic or academic folk. A feisty or opinionated individual may feature, a male especially. This will be ideal to travel far afield or head for the wide open spaces. Put plans for the future in motion. Action or events may urge you to take a wider view of the world. Mars is beginning to slow towards a retrograde cycle next month, awakening problems with your plans so stay flexible and look to the horizon. Read more on Mars Retrograde.