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People like to talk about how light and breezy Libra vibes are, but you know that Libra season isn’t just about peace, love, and harmony. It’s also about making difficult changes, paying debts, diving deep into intimacy, and facing your fears—especially for you, dear Pisces. October opens on an intense note as Venus in Libra clashes with Pluto in Capricorn on October 1. You're confronting complex issues concerning worth, values, envy, and obsession. You may decide it’s time to end a friendship and, if so, you would be wise to connect with a third party who can help mediate arguments. People's shadows are coming to light, and the revelations that come from that can be totally amazing and transformative or destructive, depending on the maturity and preparedness of the parties involved. Watch out for manipulative behavior and firm up your boundaries. Tricky financial situations may take place and, in general, shady things may be happening around you, so keep a paper trail to protect yourself from people who try to gaslight you.
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- The scary thing about gaslighting is that it’s not always clear when it’s happening to you. This book by a mental health expert can help you identify the manipulative and emotionally abusive people in your life and learn how to break free of them.
- Ending a friendship can often be a stressful and emotional experience. But if you know you need to cut ties, here’s what you can do to make it as drama-free as possible for both parties.
- Make sure you have folders to keep all your notable documents, receipts, and checks in.
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- What better pairing for your rebellious mood than a rebellious leather jacket? (Here’s a faux leather option if that’s more your style.)
- Rituals can be nourishing for your mind, body, and soul. This book offers more than 40 practices you can try out as you work through any growing pains this month.
- Rejection can suck, but think of it as an excuse to spend more time focusing on you! Take yourself out on a meditative hike and soak in the calming vibes around you.
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Communication planet Mercury makes a helpful connection with Saturn on October 14, creating a productive atmosphere for making plans and setting agreements. The sun also clashes with Pluto on that same day, so do watch out for shady people, power struggles, and big egos. People are clinging onto control, but the harder they cling, the harder they'll fail. It's said that two things—death and taxes—are certain in life. Pluto happens to rule both, so the only way to work with this energy is to stay flexible, open-minded, honest, and to own your shadow.A spiritual breakthrough arrives on October 15 as Mercury connects with your ruling planet Neptune, currently in your sign. An empathetic energy for communication flows, and this is a wonderful time to dive deep into your spiritual beliefs and practice: Go see someone inspiring speak or dive into a book about something that's been stirring you spiritually!
- Take this opportunity to take note of how you’re responding to these spiritual breakthroughs, inspiring talks, and compelling books. You’ll want to look back on your thoughts one day!
- This book of essays taps into modern anxieties surrounding social media, self-presentation, and self-delusion.
- Here’s some more reading material on how you can focus on your breath to help you tackle your everyday anxieties.
- Welcome in the new moon with this lunar-themed gold necklace.
- Let your friends know you care about them with a gift that’ll help them focus on self-care, too.
