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OCTOBER HOROSCOPES
The Latest Rage in Celestial Reasonings:
By Cheryl Wincorn
Mercury is in retrograde from September 24 until October 15, and although Mercury turns direct on the 16th, it still casts a “shadow,” prolonging its effects until the end of the month. Mercury retrograde almost always signifies a period of renegotiation, revisiting old ideas and consistently having to say things more than once. Try not to let communication foibles get you down though! Now is a great time for getting back in touch with old friends and working on those unfinished projects. Just don’t sign any contracts!
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April 20th-May 20th
There’s a chance you may not actually meet the love of your life this month, Taurus, but you’ll certainly feel like you’re constantly on the verge. Love and romance figure prominently in your dreams in October. It’ll be all you can think about. And as we all know, once a Taurus sets her mind on something…
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| Gemini 
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May 21st-June 20th
Unfortunately, you’re going to be hit pretty hard by this retrograde, Gemini. Make “spell check” your catchphrase for October. Every decision, message and phone call you make will have to be double-checked. Luckily, things do ease up in the second half of the month, and communication will be much smoother.
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| Cancer 
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June 21st-July 22nd
This stupid Mercury Retrograde will throw Cancer a few curveballs too, primarily on the professional front. Things will not be difficult to manage, however, because snafus will come one at a time, allowing room to deal with everything in turn. You may not mind the chaos, since you’ll also get asked out by just about everyone in the world. | |
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| Leo 
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July 23rd-August 22nd
October sees Leo getting into some pretty tricky arguments, especially with family members, room-mates and live-in lovers. Leo has a tendency to take things personally, and egos are often easily bruised. Luckily, most of these fights can be cleared up fairly simply through good old fashioned emotional processing. And what Leo doesn’t love talking about herself?
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| Virgo 
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August 23rd-September 22nd
Virgos are still thinking about cash this month. Unlike last month, however, and despite the retrograde, October sees a touch of optimism in the Virgo finance world. Curbing spending and hatching big plans, this month sees the beginning of a total financial make-over. Get yourself a Suze Orman book or two, but spare yourself the haircut. |
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| Libra 
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September 22nd-October 21st
Happy Birthday, Libra! Even if you’re not the party-hosting type (though you probably are, admit it!), this is an excellent time to surround yourself with friends. The support and understanding you feel from your loved ones will fortify you to make some bold decisions in other aspects of your life. Consult your private advisory council.
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| Scorpio 
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October 23rd-November21st
You look good and feel great, so there’s no reason not to take on the world, right? Well slow down, Scorpio; if you remain open-hearted, calm and patient, October could be a beautiful time in your love life. For those in relationships, this month brings new levels of intimacy—if you can take the time to get to know your lover. |
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| Sagittarius 
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November 22nd-December 21st
Even the most liberated, radical, poly-amorous Sagittarius will feel like they’re juggling this month. You will have to make some tough decisions when it comes to romance. You may need to reveal an unpleasant truth to a partner, or spend some time just getting real with yourself. Plan your break up for the full moon on the 14th.
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| Capricorn 
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December 22nd-January 19th
October for Capricorn is going to be all about Making It Happen. Realize and accept the power of positive thinking. You’ll need a fair amount of gumption just to stay on top of your e-mails, and you’ll be busy with work. New business connections, friends, classmates and maybe even crushes all figure prominently in your success this month. |
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| Aquarius 
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January 20th-February 18th
Aquarius, you have a pretty classic case of Mercury Retrograde Syndrome this month. The phone will be ringing off the hook, and deadlines will be fast and furious. I cannot stress enough that you act cautiously. Mistakes are more than easy to make, especially towards the beginning of the month, so save yourself future headaches by double-checking now. |
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February 19th-March 20th
Keep your eyes to the skies, Pisces. This month sees you indulging in your curiosity, asking deep questions and leaving no stone unturned. Despite all your research, you’re still in for some surprises. Expect big changes in your romance and money realms. The kicker is that there is no way to see these things coming. |
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| Aries 
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March 21st-April 19th
The full moon in Aries this month brings hidden tensions to the surface. Who said love was easy? It’s about sacrifice and compromise! As Nazareth said, “Love hurts,” and this month Aries finds out the hard way. Look on the bright side: You’ll be crazy busy at work to keep your mind off your cold, lonely bed.
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