Weekly Horoscope, Beginning: Sunday, 11 October 2015

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If you`re born within cusp period (16 to 26 of any month); you`re advised to read horoscopes of both signs covered by that period. You`re in the border; you may have influences from both houses of those signs.

Outlines are longer versions; consists of every possible details of everyday and based on three parts of each sign: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Decan; that is, any of three divisions of 10° within a sign of the zodiac.

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Aries: March 21 -- April 19

Epigram: Rarely has the planetary setup so favoured you, and in all sort of ways. Thrilling as events are, decisions aren`t yours to make. This could be a deal-breaker. Instead, go with the flow and instantly you`ll benefit from others` wisdom and experience. This will take you into thrilling territory, including ideas and settings you`d previously dismissed as uninteresting or, possibly, didn`t even know about.

Outline: You`re feeling great today. A terrific future is before you and a recent flirtation with someone special has been on your mind all day. People are just drawn to you. They like your magnetism and your intelligence; and they like the way you laugh. This recent surge of energy is going to carry through the entire week. Even on Thursday, when work stress threatens to get the better of you, you`ll be able to get everything done with a couple hours to spare. This weekend, put all your energy into helping out a good friend.

A relationship is undergoing some changes and you won`t be sure you like them. You have to decide whether you`re willing to make some sacrifices for the sake of your partner. Although your personal life will be trying, your professional prospects are excellent. If you`re looking for a job, you will find a position at a company that treats its employees well. It will be a pleasure going into work. If you`re looking for a bargain you may find what you need now.

You could start this week determined to `change things` (including your image). Note that your sign is ruled by Mars - the `red` planet. Quick actions and sharpness are likely - which covers everything from a new haircut to taking decisive steps at work. Exasperation that things haven`t moved along at a comfortable (for you) speed in recent weeks will surely prompt you to declare war on areas not working to satisfaction. Note that Jupiter recently entered Virgo: the sign that hankers for organisation. With Mars aligning with Jupiter on 17th, and only a few days after the New Moon (13th) you could feel compelled to make a clean sweep and put in place systems that you feel would smooth the way forward. Those born under Virgo and Pisces may be suspicious of your ability to carry this through. With Mars also Pluto, there`s every likelihood that you`ll show you mean business however.

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Taurus: April 20 -- May 20

Epigram: Ideas are intriguing but also disruptive, enough you`re wary of pursuing them. The problem is, between Mercury`s retrograde cycle just ending and tricky aspects involving your ruler Venus, things won`t be straightforward. Still, at least explore offers and the plans others are discussing. Soon you`ll see past any confusion and recognise them as the changes you`ve been praying for, if in a different form than anticipated.

Outline: The week is going to begin with a somewhat unexpected (and possibly obnoxious) power struggle with an authority figure, most likely your boss. Instead of being stubborn, show your strength by acting casual and unflustered. All eyes are going to be on you, and you want to demonstrate that you can keep your cool in any situation. Come Wednesday, all this stuff is going to be behind you. The rest of the week will be terrific: some romance on Thursday, a night out on the town on Friday or Saturday, and an afternoon of vegging out on Sunday.

Going on an extreme diet or exercise regimen will be a mistake. If you`re going to get in shape, you have to do it gradually. Stop trying to achieve some magazine ideal of perfection overnight. Slow and steady wins the race. If you aim to add to your qualifications, now is the time to do so. You could get a generous scholarship from an overseas university. Learning abroad will be a wonderful chance to expand your horizons. Be ready to make a change.

Bear in mind that others may not be thinking clearly - yet. With Mercury only recently turned direct and Venus having only just changed signs, it could be after Tuesday`s New Moon before clear plans emerge. Get ready for action when they do. The arrival on the scene of a new colleague will surely make significant difference. Note too that with Mars aligning with Jupiter in your `play zone later this week, it`s always possible that your research and development department will soon go into overdrive. The probability is that an idea you`ve been incubating for months will take off, have a definite time-line and support from someone younger and who has the administrative capabilities to see this through. It could be that this will be an 18 month long project. It might also be the start of a long and fruitful partnership (with a Virgo or Libra?) who has many ideas you could develop together.

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Gemini: May 21 -- June 20

Epigram: There`s already been talk about amazing, if unsettling, developments involving your way of living or working. Still, what you learn this week is thrilling and worrying, in equal parts. These activities are perfect but will take you out of your comfort zone. Yet, in truth, you`ve been a bored with things as they are. Here`s your chance to venture out into something new and promising.

Outline: Monday`s going to be a great day -- just what you`ve been waiting for. The people in your life are not only great people; they`re also really fun to talk to. A light intellectual debate will help pass the time early in the week, but be sure that no one gets their feelings hurt. (You`re pretty good at debating, and sometimes people take the force of your arguments the wrong way.) Later in the week, you`re going to have a hard time communicating with your family. Talking with your friends and talking with your family is like night and day. Thank goodness for friends.

Resist the temptation to change for a romantic partner. If this relationship is going to work, you must be yourself. Sidelining your interests to impress someone else will be disastrous. Be honest if you don`t like a certain type of food, music or movie. Someone who truly loves you will accommodate your tastes. Your financial situation is starting to improve. An inheritance, dividend or legal settlement will allow you to make expensive home improvements.

It might help to think of yourself as a tree that`s growing a fresh root. These are early days and you need to find the way to water and nutrition without compromising what`s already in place. Having battled to find that path in recent weeks you might, at last, have found a way forward. Post Tuesday`s New Moon that route should prove easier to travel - especially since you may know exactly where you stand either with a Virgo colleague or with an administrative system. This process might well require that you give up on a plan that you thought was the best vision for the future. The replacement strategy (that could be in place before the weekend) seems set to get off to a good start however - and perhaps because you now have better idea of the value of something you`ve envisioned for the best part of a decade.

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Cancer: June 21 -- July 22

Epigram: Some changes are initiated by you, others are complete a surprise; but they all seem overwhelming. Besides, despite your doubts, it`s obvious they`re exactly what`s needed. On the plus side, Tuesday`s New Moon brings a timely fresh perspective on life, and on your future. Although events soon confirm the wisdom of this, convincing others is somewhat more challenging. Persist. You`ll soon win them over.

Outline: You are not usually the kind of person to splurge recklessly, but that doesn`t mean you never ever splurge. Monday or Tuesday you`re going to make a big purchase and you shouldn`t be anything but thrilled about it -- even if you can barely afford it. You deserve the best life has to offer, and if that means being a little extravagant sometimes, so be it. Besides, you`ve been a saint lately, and you deserve a prize for all your extra efforts in the friendship department. You`re going to continue to have your sights set on the biggest and best life has to offer this weekend.

If you have a chance to relocate, do it. You`ll enjoy living in a community with lots of restaurants, stores and cultural diversions. Feeling connected to your neighbours will be emotionally rewarding. If there`s anything you hate about modern life, it`s feeling isolated. Domestic matters are difficult. If you`re trying to sell a property, you might have to accept a lower price than expected. Sometimes it`s best to cut your losses. This is one of those situations.

There are at least four significant `theme changes` over the next few days which cumulatively signal change of pace. Sensitive as you are to lunar phases, it may be that though you sense developments, but that you don`t implement your side of these until after Tuesday`s New Moon. By midweek it will surely be hard to ignore a surge of energy that`s driven as much by those who don`t feel they can put up with certain situations any longer as by those who have no understanding of the background or history but just want to see efficient systems put in place. Midst all this, a talent you may not have used for years and years could surface demanding attention. One possibility might be involvement with a local group intent on improving an area. Meanwhile, others (notably those born under the other Cardinal signs of Aries, Libra and Capricorn) may need you to listen to their agendas for change and agree to assist in their missions.

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Leo: July 23 -- August 22

Epigram: Usually your Leo pride doesn`t hold you back; but you regard certain changes as threatening, so are battling them. Don`t. They`re not only inevitable; they`ll reshape those areas of your life that worry you most. True, this means surrendering the control you`ve worked so hard to maintain. Once you`ve actually made those changes, and benefited from the results, you`ll wonder why you hesitated for even a moment.

Outline: You are basically a celebrity these days. People love being around you, and are constantly talking about you when you`re not in the room (in a good way). You`ve done more flirting with total strangers in the last week than you usually do over several months. There`s something in the air. Everything`s going your way. This isn`t to say that you have money coming out of your ears -- in fact, you could use a little more cash these days, as you`re going to realize on Wednesday or Thursday -- but you know how to enjoy life without spending lots of cash. This weekend? Be social.

People will take your words the wrong way. Be prepared to do some damage control. You don`t suffer fools gladly. When someone says something offensive, you will speak up. Others want you to remain silent and keep the peace, but you won`t. Fortunately, your definite opinions won`t affect your job prospects. A great career opportunity is coming your way. You`ll enjoy working for a company committed to making things that are both useful and beautiful.

With Mercury now direct and information gathered since September 18th providing considerable food for thought, you could determine a new regime or schedule that streamlines tasks. True, implementing these might need to wait until after Tuesday`s New Moon. You can though sow the seeds of what needs to be done and on Monday surprise others with your obvious awareness of how they will be affected - and how you plan to support them. Disarming those who have a tendency to block ideas could yet be this week`s hallmark. Before the weekend it might jokingly be suggested that you`ve effected an arm-lock - but done so in the most charming of ways. The fact that you`re so full of praise for those who`ve got on with the practicalities (including cleaning an area ready for new use) should ensure that these people stay on side for some time yet.

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Virgo: August 23 -- September 22

Epigram: As much of relief as it will be that your ruler Mercury is no longer retrograde, by no means will life be any calmer. However, most of the confusion you`re facing will involve brilliant planetary activity this week and over the coming month. Unsettling as some events are, they`re clearing the way for ideas or opportunities beyond anything you`d imagined possible. For now, consider absolutely everything.

Outline: There`s a whole lot happening at the beginning of this week, way too much for you to keep up with, so just keep your head down and make sure the most important stuff gets taken care of. The rest of it you just don`t have time to worry about. You have this miraculous ability to get a lot done. Part of your secret is that you don`t do it alone. You have uniquely talented friends and you`re not afraid to ask for help when you need it. Toward the end of the week, you and a good pal are going to make a major decision together.

A new job isn`t all that it`s cracked up to be. Some of your duties will be extremely stressful. You hate having to switch gears all the time. Give yourself time to get used to the routine. If you`re still unhappy in another two months, you should look for a different position. Your flexibility and intelligence will make it easy to move to any field. Don`t feel compelled to stay in a situation that doesn`t feed your spirit. You have the power to build the life you want.

Venus has arrived for the annual journey through your sign. Coinciding with Mercury (your ruling planet) now in direct motion, the face you show the world should ensure you have full attention from those who could help further your aims. Perhaps because you are so clearly employing a new style (and not just in the fashion sense), by Tuesday`s New Moon you should have the attention of those who now recognise that when it comes to long-term plans (think great oaks from little acorns), you are very much at the top of your game. This could work at many levels: but principally in regenerating a business or project that`s lost momentum. You could now be seen as the great `problem-solver`. True, with Jupiter moving through your sign, it may be that others think you have magic powers and can put things right quickly. Your next task may be to present a workable agenda and to get agreement on it.

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Libra: September 23 -- October 22

Epigram: Sometimes obstacles are no more than that; but those you`re currently facing, combined with Tuesday`s Libra New Moon, are forcing you to view existing situations from a new angle and, possibly more important, to recognise unsettling ideas as the golden opportunities they are. Waste no time batting the resulting changes. Disruptive as they`d be now, within weeks you`ll realise they were exactly what was needed.

Outline: Whether you realize it or not, your friends all look up to you. Mostly in subtle ways, but you certainly have an influence on them. That`s why, when you`re in a crummy mood, everyone`s in a crummy mood. When you`re in a great mood -- and this week you`ll be in a great mood most of the time -- everyone`s happy. Toward the end of the week, you and a romantic interest (or perhaps a serious romantic partner) are going to go to a concert or see some art, and the experience is going to be eye-opening.

Resist the temptation to change your look. You`re bored with your image and would welcome a new one. Instead of following your impulse, focus on your home life. Spending time with your nearest and dearest will ease your restless energy. When you stop and count your blessings, you will realise you have everything you require to thrive. A relative who is getting help for a stubborn problem should be supported. Don`t be surprised if a strained bond turns friendly.

Mercury has now stationed in your sign, your ruling planet, Venus moves to a new sign and the Libra New Moon occurs on Tuesday. All this suggests spring in your step and the opportunity to recover ground lost since mid-September. True, you will need to set aside that `Lazy Libra` sub-personality but, given a promising approaching aspect between Mars and Pluto (Friday) you should be in exactly the right frame of mind to tackle even the messiest of situations. Given all you`ve learnt about endings since 2008, you should find you`re rolling with punches better than you did a few years ago and are no longer as fazed by change and risk as you once were. With this in mind, you might now be ready to at least discuss bringing to a conclusion either a particular task or way of working that you concede has become energy-draining.

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Scorpio: October 23 -- November 21

Epigram: This may be the year`s most significant period for Scorpio. With stunning aspects by both fortunate Jupiter and Mars to your ruler Pluto, occurring within only days, your past efforts bear fruit while unexpected developments bring amazing offers. The problem? You won`t necessarily recognise what`s best. Knowing that, explore absolutely everything. Gradually, you`ll learn from each and will, as you do, decide what`s best.

Outline: The week is going to begin with a challenge. Not the best opening scene to a week, but not totally terrible either. If anything, it will give you the chance to demonstrate your grace under pressure. You`re not going to let this get to you, right? At least, that`s the attitude you should try to adopt; and besides, in a couple days, everything is going to be smooth sailing again. On Thursday you`re going to learn a big secret from a good friend, and on Saturday or Sunday you`re going to spend an afternoon in blissful relaxation.

Trying to deal with a bureaucratic body will drive you up the wall. Keep control of your temper. Yelling and arguing isn`t going to get you anywhere. When you feel your anger starting to rise, politely ask to speak to a supervisor. If you`re still not able to make any headway, cut your losses. Life is too short to waste on such trivial matters. Taking a course will be a welcome diversion. You`ll meet some wonderful friends among your classmates.

It might be as well to anticipate that many people will want to speak to you `on the quiet`. It may be that they`ve been incubating thoughts and ideas since last month`s solar eclipse but only now feel able to share their thinking. Given the upheaval that their proposals would require pre-implementation, you might not be best pleased. Yet it could be that these ideas are sound (don`t forget that you come from one of the Fixed signs and that it can take you a few extra hours to accept that modification of a plan is wise). With your two ruling planets (Mars and Pluto) coming into good aspect before the weekend, it seems likely you`ll show high levels of motivation to get things done - even if that means going back a few steps before moving forward. After Tuesday`s New Moon and despite the fact that at least one person is still too emotional to give much practical assistance, you could move forward with ease.

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Sagittarius: November 22 -- December 21

Epigram: Of the twelve signs, you benefit most from the current stunning planetary activity, in which your rule Jupiter takes a powerful role. However, often this involves the variety of rules and regulations, and bowing to authority, you do everything possible to avoid. Just this once, go along with these. You won`t regret it and will learn a great deal from those who`re making the decisions.

Outline: If you`re travelling Monday and you find out that you`ve been, say, randomly bumped up to first class, don`t be surprised. That`s just the kind of day you`re going to have. (And if you aren`t travelling right now, maybe it`s time to start seriously thinking about that trip you`ve had in mind.) Good luck is going to follow you around all week. Even though you might have a minor run-in with an authority figure on Thursday, you`re going to be able to charm your way out of the situation. This weekend, out of the blue, a couple friends are going to tell you how much they enjoy your company.

Letting go of a dream isn`t easy. You realise you only have a limited set of opportunities. There`s no shame in changing direction. If you aren`t making much headway in a creative field, think about following another line. You`ve always been good at involving yourself in the community. Providing people with travel, career or reading advice would be a great way to use your talents. Think about launching a blog or writing a local newsletter.

Even ahead of Tuesday`s New Moon it`s likely to be all systems go. After weeks of either no replies or apparently justifiable delays, the need to get things done becomes imperative. It may be that more than one person feels they haven`t been given value for money. A large part of the issue may be that the right team was never in place. A change of personnel could be considered. Your input as to who should be approached to join this team could prove useful. First you may need to show that you are still interested in being part of a project - and its rejuvenation. One thing that may be inescapable is that a colleague is totally fed-up with how things have been and needs assurance that you both understand their position and that you`re willing to do what it takes to ensure that there are positive developments before the end of the month.

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Capricorn: December 22 -- January 19

Epigram: While you`ve a knack for surmounting obstacles, ideas or offers that come too easy can worry you. However, those currently appearing are rewards for past efforts combined with changes necessary to update elements of your life. Here, too, you may be cautious. Still, get involved and you`ll soon discover just how exciting the results of even unsettling alterations in your work or lifestyle will be.

Outline: The week is going to be slow to start, but soon enough things will pick up and the odds will turn in your favour. In the meantime, conserve your energy and don`t exhaust yourself trying to help everyone else out. You`re spread thin enough as it is. Then, when a great friend calls you up on Wednesday or Thursday, you`ll have the time and the energy to carry on an hour-long phone conversation, if you feel like it. Life is a series of challenges but you`re starting to realize that most of the challenges are very easily surmountable, with some cunning and a little effort.

Taking on a new role will be uncomfortable. You`re not used to dealing with unpredictable people. Stand your ground if someone begins acting in an unreasonable way. Refusing to back down will warn them and others that they can`t mess you around. Fortunately, you have a commanding presence that impresses even most people. Your stern attitude will pave the way for a job. You could earn money by teaching classes about how to set boundaries.

Career progress is likely as it becomes apparent that you have the necessary expertise to guide a project that`s been stalled since mid-September. True, full steam ahead might not be reached until significant planetary activity next weekend. The groundwork could be done soon after Tuesday`s New Moon. True, you may be irritated at the lack of direction given by someone who is supposed to be in charge. It may be that their talents are not being put to positive use however. You could also feel the need to put your foot down midweek: perhaps there are some people you feel you can or cannot work with. A Libra might have a crucial role to play. What you may need from them is assurance that now they have (finally) made a decision, that they will stick with it. It might be worth while taking time out to discover their revised aims and to see where you fit in.

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Aquarius: January 20 -- February 18

Epigram: Accepting the fact that others are making decisions about fundamental elements of your life will be difficult if not annoying. Yet once you do, and are in the midst of the resulting changes, you`ll wonder why you even questioned these. On one hand, you`re shedding outmoded activities or alliances while, on the other, you`re being introduced to new ones as exciting as they`ll be rewarding.

Outline: You are pretty set in your ways sometimes, not out of stubbornness but just out of the fact that you`re a creature of habit. A good exercise this week would be to see just how flexible you can be. You have a few exciting discoveries ahead of you in the earlier part of the week, but you`re not going to get nearly as much out of them if you don`t go into everything with an open mind. Toward the end of the week, you`re going to have a great connection with someone who seems to have nothing in common with you.

You`re out of your depth, which is embarrassing. Instead of putting on a false front, admit your ignorance and ask for help. People will respect your willingness to learn. A younger person will be happy to train you. Being receptive to their help will have long term benefits. You`ll be able to use your knowledge to land a position in a brand new field. Being able to work for a hospital, university or government agency will have useful financial benefits.

If it`s felt as though something been `wrong` in recent weeks, that could be put down to Mercury`s retrograde motion in another of the Air signs. Mercury concludes its stay in Libra at the start of next month. These next three weeks may be all about clearing things up, rescuing what can be retrieved and, in your case, ensuring that an archiving project is completed to satisfaction. Difficulties here may have their root in a cataloguing system requiring revision. The good news is that it seems likely you`ll be in the mood to resolve these issues which would require you to blend an old way of working with what`s needed for now and in the future. Yes, this could be an eighteen month quest and yes, you may need to discuss with other administrators the best way to begin this task. It`s probable though that you`ll be delighted with developments.

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Pisces: February 19 -- March 20

Epigram: Often it`s wise to talk over plans before you undertake them. Now, with so much in transition, you and those with whom you conduct those discussions are better off taking action first, and reviewing the results later. Make this a joint effort. Things won`t just be better than you imagined possible, together with others you can improve on those welcome developments as you proceed.

Outline: You have some pretty strong ideas. Just because people don`t always agree with you right off the bat doesn`t mean anything about you or them -- it just means they`re looking at things from an entirely different perspective. Which is totally valid. In fact, you`d do well to work on considering things from other peoples` points of view. Relationships are a consistent theme in your life this week. There`s a chance this weekend that a problem is going to arise in a partnership -- with a best friend, a romantic interest or a neighbour -- and it`s going to be up to you to smooth things over.

It will be harder than you think to pay off a bill. If you can possibly live without making an expensive purchase, do it. You might have to take public transport or carpool, but that`s better than racking up big bills. Is it essential to buy new equipment? Ask a loved one to help cover the cost. Your best friend, romantic partner or business associate will be happy to assist you. Don`t let pride get in the way of protecting your financial interests.

You may have been running around like a headless chicken in recent days. This coming week you might still be running around: but this time fully aware of where you`re going and why. It may be that others have set up opportunities for you. Perhaps they`re fed up seeing you getting the wrong end of a deal. It may be that they`ve already put in good words on your behalf and that soon after Tuesday`s New Moon their efforts pay off. True, you might still need to learn new ropes but that ought not to be so much of a problem: especially since you now know where to go to fill in knowledge gaps. Marketing and media is set to play an even more significant role. It may be that you really need to have something (a revised CV?) ready before the weekend. Playing around with designs will surely suit you - the art being to make sure that there will be no difficulties with distribution when interest is piqued early next week.