Horoscopes for October 6 - 12 2008

**If you know your Rising Sign - read for that as well! **

ARIES: There’s something you’ve been meaning to say, but you’re not sure how to say it. This Mercury Retrograde is all about teaching you how and whom to confront when the time is right. If you’re avoiding a particular confrontation, there’s a good chance that same facedown will come back to haunt you from the outside in. Put your thoughts together, in writing or pictures or however best you can and then take those conclusions to the people who most need to hear what you have to say. If you don’t express it now, someone else is liable to say it for you. Next week’s Full Moon in your sign points the spotlight directly on you – do the things you’d like to be remembered for.

TAURUS: This week could bring out of the blue opportunities – but only if you’re looking for them. Venus, the planet that rules you, is making moves toward the planets that represent Foundation (Saturn) and the unexpected (Uranus), creating the kind of energy that’s ripe for stepping up in a way that will surprise even you. Make sure you’re seeing more than just the things you want to see in order to take advantage of this.
Taurus has a habit of being overly idealistic and wanting things to be just so, exactly aligned with their standards. This week could show you just how and where that keeps you from getting to where you really need to be. Trust the other side.

GEMINI: Right now you’re feeling productive as well as creative and the more you’ve been taking advantage of this energy, the more likely you’re about to get the chance to show off your work and get some more exposure. But this reward does have its conditions. Your success brings recognition but not necessarily stability. That’s just fine with you but this week could bring an unexpected problem in a place you’ve been acting less than responsible. Think of it as a learning experience. It’s all about keeping loose ends tied up so you can be free to pursue the things that really matter.

CANCER: Cornered. You’re being forced to make a choice you’ve been doing your best to avoid. It’s important to confirm your big vision beforehand: where you are now, and where you’d like to end up. Map out your pros and cons as soon as you can and you’ll be well prepared when the options present themselves. If you have Happy Endings in mind, it’s important to remember that these are going to turn out for you no matter how much the path you’re presented with this week seems completely foreign and untrustworthy.

LEO: If insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results, you’re headed straight toward the loony bin. Whatever’s holding you back needs to be approached in a completely different way and this is the week you’re able to find a creative solution to make it right. You’re getting a big dose of challenge in your love world or your creative world or maybe even both. Next week’s energy is completely on your side. Pour your heart into new ways of expression and you’ll soon be finding the pot of gold at the end of the tunnel.

VIRGO: These days are all about finding your own footing and learning how to lead the pack. You’re going farther and stretching deeper. While Virgo energy is usually reserved, you’re feeling good about taking some new steps in a relationship or a creative project, and anybody else involved can easily see your confidence. Take note of what’s going on now, as it’s liable to repeat itself. Any discomfort you’re experiencing as a result of your actions will lead to big rewards next week when your Mercury ruler returns to forward motion.

LIBRA: You’re pushing your limits, and with your Venus ruler up to all sorts of action this week, chances are those limits are mostly about the love stuff. As much as you’ve been looking for someone who defies all your expectations, you’ve also been expecting this person to come in a very specific package. There’s something way deeper about a certain individual than you’ve ever noticed before. Watch for unusual experiences and daydreams, and don’t be afraid to take things a step further in a way you usually wouldn’t even consider.

SCORPIO: Mars joins Venus in your sign giving you an extra dose of energy and the gumption you’ve been looking for. Use this to get things done while you’ve got the time, by next week you’re sure to be absolutely surrounded by people. Adjustments in your personal life have you thinking about taking a certain relationship to the next level. Make sure you’re seeing the situation with realistic eyes. You’re feeling more open hearted than ever but this could be leaving you vulnerable. Choosing foundation over your characteristic passion is the better choice this week.

SAGITTARIUS: Don’t be too attached to your to-do list. Everyday frustrations could be on overdrive this week keeping you from fulfilling your obligations on time or getting everything done you’ve been meaning to. Keep some options open for the next few days because you’ll need the extra time to get stuff done but remember - this is a good week to let the shoulds and oughts be, and go with exciting or unusual opportunities. Sagittarius loves nothing more than stepping away from the routine every now and again and in fact needs to go there as much as possible or suffer a sickness of spirit.

CAPRICORN: We all feel guilt sporadically in our lives, but Capricorn has a higher than average capacity to let themselves feel badly when something goes wrong or their visions don’t happen exactly as planned. Saturn is the planet that rules you, and Saturn is all about the weight of the world. Something that happens this week makes you feel like you’ve been going way too far, and it’s important to look at that situation in the most objective way you can, as it’s not going away anytime soon. Venus the grace makes a nod to your Saturn ruler, giving you the ability to handle the problem with love before any misunderstanding leads to catastrophe.

AQUARIUS: Looking in all the wrong places. You’re not seeing something that’s directly in front of you, something that wants very badly to love you back. This is a good week to think about how you might be protecting yourself so much you’re not letting anyone else in, or how you’ve got your head in the clouds so high you’re missing opportunities all around you. There will be plenty of chances to demonstrate the things you figure out, but right now is all about understanding your priorities, and classifying them in a way that will help you work them out one by one.

PISCES: Something you’ve been looking forward to happens in a completely unexpected way. Look for the ways these new developments open doors you’d previously never considered. This is a week it’s hard to keep secrets – be sure you’re being honest with everybody concerned, and this includes not leaving the hard stuff out. The more up front you can be the more you’ll be able to discern the real truths behind any difficult situations. Next week Mercury returns to forward motion, making everything easier to understand for us all.