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October 22: The Sun Enters Intense Scorpio! As the Sun joins Mercury, Saturn, and the north node in the powerful sign of Scorpio, you're given a major dose of determination and energy you'll want to direct toward anything you choose. If anything in your life has seemed impossible up to this point, it's time to shake off the past and try again. After all, Rome wasn't built in a day, so you can't expect your goals and dreams to instantly manifest, either. The good news is that you'll be able to make more progress over the next four weeks than you have in quite some time. So, don't give up on your ideas, goals, and -- not least of all -- yourself! Explore how numbers play a role in who you really are with a free sample Numerology Personality Profile! Try a free sample Real You Reading and open yourself up to personal improvement and self-discovery! Use the ancient science of Chinese astrology to overcome obstacles and explore the strengths and challenges of your relationship. Try a free sample Chinese Relationship Analysis today! Mars is now making its biennial transit through Virgo for the next six-plus weeks, bringing its enthusiastic energy to all signs in different ways. Read Ready, Set, Action! Find Out What Mars Has in Store for You for more! Did you catch last Friday's lunar eclipse? Ever wonder how these extraordinary events come about -- and what they mean? Eclipses Explained tells all! Since your Moon sign offers a periscope into your emotional nature -- what best nourishes and nurtures you -- our What Your Moon Sign Reveals About Your Eating Habits feature article makes for essential reading! Happy birthday to all you Scorpio readers! Your passion and determination inspires the rest of us to reach for the stars! | | What Is Love? |  What's fire, earth, air and water got to do with love? Find out with a Psychic Love Reading. New customers enjoy 3 free minutes -- call 800-653-9580. |
 Your Starcast for October 22 - November 20
Follow The Stars This Week for invaluable insight into how the cosmos affects your weekly life!
October 22: The Sun enters Scorpio
Focus on your goals and give them everything you've got as the Sun travels through the most determined and passionate sign of the zodiac! No matter what you've been through (or are currently going through), have faith in the healing and transformative powers of this intense Water sign, and move forward with confidence. This is a great time to invest your heart and soul in something that matters to you. The Sun's transit through Scorpio lasts until November 21.
October 25: The Sun trines Neptune
What inspires you? Do you know someone who motivates you to reach higher and do more? This fortunate aspect can give you the boost you need if you focus on your dreams and let go of unrealistic fantasies. People are ready to invest in you, so make sure you reach out to receive any blessings, inspiration, and financial assistance people are willing to offer. Of course, if you're in a position to help others, use this time to encourage and motivate!
October 29: Mercury conjuncts Saturn
Mercury, now retrograde in Scorpio, forms the second of three conjunctions with Saturn. You're ready to get serious about your commitments and agreements, and you may even be ready to sign on the dotted line. However, you don't have enough information yet to make a fully informed decision, so consider seeking out a mentor (or someone in a position of authority) who can provide wise counsel. Mercury remains retrograde, which means you still have a few things to figure out. Fact-check and double-check what others tell you. You'll be ready to move forward with all contracts and agreements after Mercury turns direct on November 10.
October 31: Mars trines Pluto and quincunxes Uranus
Your hard work pays off now as powerful, influential people take note of your talent and dedication and want to help you take your plans to the next level! However, you'll still have to pay attention to what people want from you, so be prepared to make changes to your course along the way. While your plans may change a few times, in the end people are bound to like what they see. So, don't give up if your first option isn't the one that others love.
November 1: Uranus squares Pluto
Today marks the fourth square between revolutionary Uranus and powerful Pluto. Your life has changed a great deal in the last two years, and you may wonder when things will calm down. You may have moved, ended a relationship, or started a new career. This aspect asks you to continue to make changes and face challenges with grace. Invest in your support network, embrace the future, and take heart that everyone everywhere is in it together. Opportunities exist, but you'll need to take advantage of them, so keep your eyes and ears open! Most of all, remember to count your blessings and, when you can, offer a helping hand to others -- and let them do the same for you!
November 3: Solar eclipse in Scorpio
Watch for a busy news cycle since an eclipse in Scorpio is known for revealing secrets, upsetting the balance of power, and bringing a fair amount of drama into people's lives. During this time, don't let your passions or emotions make your decisions for you; instead, try to be as flexible and thoughtful as possible. As this eclipse closes one cycle and begins another, you'll need to let go of something to make way for new experiences. Consider ridding yourself of longtime bad habits, as well as anyone who doesn't have your best interests at heart. Invest now in something you want to see grow and become more important in your life. Once the next full Moon arrives on November 17, you'll have a chance to stand back and take a look at everything you've accomplished!
November 5: Venus enters Capricorn
Are you ready to stop wasting your precious time on people who aren't ready to commit? As the love planet leaves freewheeling Sagittarius to enter earthy Capricorn, it's time to make important decisions about who you want to invest in ... and who you need to let go. But, pace yourself! Venus will turn retrograde in Capricorn on December 21, returning you to unfinished conversations and people from your past. So, be prepared to have those serious conversations; just don't make up your mind quite yet, as plenty will be revealed over the coming months. You'll be ready to move forward with your decisions next year, when Venus turns direct on January 31 before finally entering Aquarius on March 5.
November 6: Jupiter turns retrograde
Are you thinking of fixing up your home, buying a new house, or expanding your family? When Jupiter entered Cancer on June 16, your attention turned to personal matters, family issues, and the security of your home and loved ones. Now as this big planet turns retrograde, you'll need to backtrack and review these very personal areas of your life. Expect momentum to be slowed -- or even halted -- during this retrograde period, set to last until March 6. Still, don't worry about plans and projects being delayed, as whatever is held back could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. In general, this is a time of curtailing excesses.
November 10: Mercury turns direct
Mercury turned retrograde in Scorpio on October 21, when your plans and agreements suffered delays. If you used the power of Scorpio to look into whether people have been giving you accurate information, you'll be in good shape now to make progress on your revamped projects. Over the next week, be ready to put the finishing touches on your plans and move forward with confidence!
November 12: The Sun trines Jupiter
Each year, days after Jupiter turns retrograde, the Sun forms a supportive trine to this good-luck planet. Take this opportunity to loop back to past conversations and people who can benefit you now. Since the Sun and Jupiter are both in Water signs, the more you're able to emotionally connect with people, the more help you'll get. An open heart brings the greatest rewards!
November 13: Neptune turns direct
Neptune turned retrograde last June 7, when a review process began to help you assess your goals. While you may not always see everything clearly or have your logical mind in tip-top shape whenever Neptune changes direction, nothing beats this transit for promoting imagination and creativity! However, because of Neptune's heightened idealism, you'll want to make sure you don't take everything (or everyone) at face value. If something sounds too good to be true right now, it most likely is! For extra insight, check the house in your natal chart through which Neptune is currently transiting.
November 14: Venus squares Uranus
November 15: Venus conjuncts Pluto
For over a year now, each time a planet transits though any Cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn), it encounters the transformational, revolutionary energy of the ongoing Uranus-Pluto square. As Venus makes contact with Uranus and Pluto in these challenging aspects, expect changes to occur in your relationships. Help yourself by being more authentic in the way you relate to people, and be sure to allow plenty of room for you and others to move and breathe.
November 17: Full Moon in Taurus
Since Taurus rules finances and any full Moon tends to amp up emotions, you can expect to have a few interesting conversations about earning, spending, and saving money! But since Neptune changed direction only a few days ago, you'll want to make sure you use common sense -- this combination can open the door for financial scams and identity theft. Still, this is a good time to make tangible, practical investments in your life that could help you feel more comfortable, whether you make a plan to save money, vow to treat your possessions more kindly, tune in to nature, or formulate values that accurately reflect where you are at this point in your life. In the days following the full Moon, but before the next new Moon on December 2, take the time you need to find your comfort zone.
November 19: Mars sextiles Jupiter
Hard-working Mars in Virgo receives help from Jupiter in Cancer in this fortunate aspect! Your plans get the go-ahead as this planetary combination gives you the extra energy you need to take them across the finish line. Since Virgo rules health and Cancer watches over your home, any projects in these areas are bound to receive special positive attention now. If you use this time to invest in fitness plans and home projects, you'll make significant progress!
Enjoy the Sun's transit through Scorpio!
ADVERTISEMENT  AstroLesson: Mercury Retrograde Strategies Since Mercury will be retrograde for much of this Scorpio solar period, what better time to examine how you can successfully work with this small -- but powerful -- planet?
From conversations to contracts, Mercury rules all forms of communication, as well as objects that transmit information (such as your computer and phone). Whenever Mercury is retrograde, it's a good time to review loose ends, rework agreements, and take another look at what you hope to accomplish -- and why. Go through old files and get rid of paperwork you no longer need. Return to ideas you didn't take enough time to fully explore before. If you try to make decisions about your future now, you're likely to end up confused; additionally, you simply may be unable to get the information you need.
People tend to be very indecisive during Mercury retrograde periods -- and for good reason! Misunderstandings can be common, so don't jump to conclusions. Double-check your sources and confirm your facts, as chances for miscommunication right now are high!
And since Mercury also rules travel, be sure to reconfirm reservations, departure/arrival times, and seat assignments. Delays could be common, so make sure you have whatever you need to keep yourself occupied.
Many individuals often feel tested during a Mercury retrograde period. However, if you use this cycle to review and plan ahead rather than relentlessly push forward, you're bound to reap plenty of rewards!
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