For All Signs Mercury, planet of communications, decisions and everyday business, will turn direct on October 22. When Mercury is direct, it is usually easier to proceed with the affairs of daily life, but we are not altogether into free space yet. The effects from events which have occurred while it has traversed its retrograding path will continue through November 6. It is remarkable that this particular retrograding path actually began on September 11. Whatever projects, whether individual, corporate, or global, that were begun on September 11 will not reach a point of completion, decision, or finale until November 6 or 7. This week and next week may bring new challenges in an already overstressed world.
Aries This is a good week to concentrate on completing projects and clearing the decks for a change of focus, which will come next week. The Mercury retrograde has been in your opposing sign, suggesting that partners and significant others will soon settle on their own directions. Meanwhile, continue to do that which you can manage alone.
Taurus Surprising things or sudden changes of direction may develop in your workplace this week or next. Your best response is the one that offers to help, to smooth the way, to assist with any necessary actions. Use this approach at work and with all relationships right now and things will improve quickly around you.
Gemini Use special caution this week in relation to your physical body. Listen carefully to what it tells you, and don’t attempt to exceed its boundaries. On another front, you are likely to have very good and thought provoking discussions with children and/or lover(s). Now is the time to clarify your identity and intentions with significant others. In your “spare time,” organize paperwork and projects to save time in the weeks to come.
Cancer At what may feel like the last possible moment, you are given positive news on a matter of importance. This news changes shape at least once, but will be more clear next week. The arena appears to be home, family, and/or property. Your sense of health and well being will improve overall during this period.
Leo During this week you likely will be bringing two or more projects to a conclusion or a turning point. One of them ends particularly well, giving you a sense of satisfaction. The other, more challenging task, began sometime in May and is at a critical point of change in its direction. You may be on the verge of demonstrating its worth to others in some way. If you have done all your homework, this one will be a “go.”
Virgo Activities of the week move fast, change quickly, and are generally positive in nature. After multiple discussions, you may come to a resolution about a career or life direction problem that has plagued you for weeks. The answer seems so simple now, doesn’t it? It is sometimes necessary to wrestle with a problem until it reveals its own solution.
Libra Mercury is changing directions in your sign this week. This will be good for business, but it will take a couple of weeks to complete. Double-check all schedule details and expect the calendar to change daily. Aspects are particularly favorable for those involved with education, distant contacts, legal affairs, and business travel. A child or a lover is especially in need of your compassionate help now.
Scorpio Your financial picture may be a bit tight at this time. However, by the end of the week the sun “enters” your sign and comes home to you once again. You likely will find it to be energizing. Now is the time to focus on new plans for this next year of your life. Take a fresh look at where you want to direct your energy. It is appropriate that your attention be directed toward yourself and your goals right now.
Sagittarius Brace yourself for challenges this week. Circumstances that began in November of 2000, which took a turn in May-June, are coming back again for repair. The subject is relationship(s) and it is important that you let your values run the show, not your ego. It is all too easy to lose track of which is which, and never, in all your life, has it been more important to know what you value the most.
Capricorn You are now dealing with the concepts of time, of aging, of temporal and human reality. The feelings may be dreary, but this situation is not as hopeless as it may appear right now. The worst thing you can do is give way to fear of the unknown at this point. Focus your attention on making career contacts and organizing the details of your life. Find the bright spots and refuse to let fear take charge.
Aquarius Good news that arrives before the weekend is over may be changed or modified in some way by the end of this week. Its basic positive character is not so likely to change, but it will require a mental adjustment and perhaps some work on paper before it is done. You have favorable aspects in the sectors of education, the law, publishing and travel.
Pisces Fortunes change for another, which results in a favorable option for you. This may require a couple of weeks. Beware of the tendency to seem arrogant in discussions of philosophy, idealism, or religion. Aside from this, you are in a generous and upbeat frame of mind. A gift or favor may be offered to you or, alternatively, asked of you. This is in keeping with the cosmic scheme. Give or accept as needed.
This article appears in Oct 17-23, 2001.
