Libra
The Scales (Sept. 22 — Oct. 22)
Your focus of attention shifts to travel, education and communications. Those who are teaching will have appreciative audiences. Favors and small gifts may come to you through neighbors, siblings and others who routinely traverse your life.
For All Signs On Oct. 1, Mars, ancient god of war, turned retrograde and will remain so until mid-December. From the earth’s point of view, all he rules will appear to go backward. The warrior god’s dynasty is the realm of aggression and protecting boundaries, whether visible or not. When this planet is retrograde, people who initiate a battle, literally or figuratively, will lose, no matter how strong they appear to be. People who assume power during this period will find it turned on themselves. Defend yourself but avoid offensive moves.
Aries Give particular attention to the lead paragraph. Mars is your ruling planet. Now’s not the time to begin grand initiatives. Be still and give it some time to brew before you begin. You may feel lethargic for a few weeks. Don’t worry. This cycle recurs every two years.
Taurus Your physical and libidinal energy may go into a dip for a few weeks. You may be surprised to find that you have reversed your plans or changed your mind about circumstances and people. Don’t worry. You haven’t lost your mind. You need a rest and will return refreshed.
Gemini Your focus shifts to physical and emotional health and organization of whatever needs to be arranged. You may be thinking about how best to arrange your life schedule so you can accommodate a better exercise program. This is a good time to reorder life routines.
Cancer You know you should be focusing on your chosen life direction, but it’s hard to concentrate. You have so many other things around home, hearth and family that you find more interesting right now. Making the environment more beautiful is particularly an appealing activity.
Leo You could be revisiting issues from the past related to siblings, neighbors and other contacts. Now’s the time to let go of a negative habit, pattern of speech or thought. Energies favor the romantic, and your primary relationship has a small boost.
Virgo Your health is directly related to your state of mind. Virgos are prone to respond in a physical way to almost any emotional circumstance. This is a good time to think about your environment and determine what could be improved so that you will feel physically better.
Scorpio Circumstances or attitudes concerning important relationships may get tossed into the air for a several week period while they float without clear definition. These are important things that need to be considered for awhile. Physical energy may wane temporarily.
Sagittarius Venus enters your sign this week and will be “with you” through Nov. 4. Her presence gives you an air of poise and beauty, and people will like how you look. Often when Venus is prominent, we become more interested in art forms and have a greater need and desire to be with others.
Capricorn You may be thinking seriously about health matters. Perhaps you’re researching forms of health treatment for yourself or someone else. You have many questions, and your mind is preoccupied in finding the right answers. If there’s one to be found, the Goat is the best source.
Aquarius Aspects favor activities related to legal, ethical, publishing and travel interests. You may have positive encounters with those who hail from a long distance or those of other cultures. You take pleasure in the arts and all things beautiful.
Pisces Small gifts and tokens of affection are coming your way. It may feel like a mini-birthday. Assistance through insurance, taxes, gifts or relief of debt may help to lighten the load a bit. Romance and sexuality are given the go signal. Light the candles, make a picnic or create the mood.
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This article appears in Oct 5-11, 2005.
