Aries, October 2016

October is major for your relationships, Aries! The first half of the month finds the Sun in lovely Libra, helping you find balance in your partnerships. Later this month, the Sun enters Scorpio and shit gets real. Let's take a look at how October will treat you, my feisty ram:

On October 5, your ruling planet, Mars, which is currently in Capricorn, clashes with Jupiter in Libra. Mars loves to be in Capricorn—it's a hardworking and patient yet powerful sign. When Mars is in Capricorn, you feel inspired to be your best, most polished, professional self. Why? Because Mars lights up your career sector when it's in materially minded Earth sign Capricorn.

So what will go down when Mars clashes with Jupiter? Lucky planet Jupiter is currently creating abundant, exciting vibes in the relationship sector of your chart, but a competitive energy—possibly even jealousy—could manifest today when Mars messes with Jupiter. The energy will be pushy, even arrogant, unless you can a constructive, positive way to distract yourself. You'll have a shit load of energy. Use it to get work done instead of dueling with others.

On October 7, Mercury enters intellectual Air sign Libra, boosting communication in your relationships. Mercury was retrograde in Virgo for most of September, making planning very difficult and causing miscommunications and delays. If plans fell through with someone you wanted to meet up with last month, it's a good plan to give it another go while Mercury hangs out in social, charming Libra.

Mercury in Libra challenges Mars in Capricorn on October 13, which will stir up drama for sure. Your mind is extra sharp today, but so is your tongue. Harsh words could be exchanged today—people (especially you) will be feeling impulsive and impatient. Don't plan a romantic date today, Aries!

The full moon in your sign arrives on October 16! Full moons are exhausting and intense. People are extra emotional during full moons—and because this one's in your sign, you can bet you'll be overwhelmed by feelings. Take extra care of yourself today. This full moon will reveal things to you about your relationships, and it will stir up unavoidable (and unexpected) confrontations. You're the sign of independence, but that doesn't mean that your relationships aren't incredibly important to you. Mid-month will teach you a lot of lessons about independence and partnering.

Sweet Venus enters fellow Fire sign Sagittarius on October 18. This transit will activate the sector of your chart that rules travel and learning. If you're in school or going on an expedition, Venus in Sagittarius will send an abundance of good vibes your way. This is an awesome time to get out of town, connect with faraway people, and try new things.

On October 19, Mars and Pluto meet in Capricorn. This is one of the most powerful, transformative days of the month, especially on the career front. Both Mars and Pluto are explosive: Mars is the planet of war, while Pluto rules death and rebirth. This is intense as hell! Your reputation will certainly be touched by this cosmic combination. How do you want people to see you? As an impatient, hotheaded, power-hungry control freak? Or as someone who isn't afraid to take action, who knows when a change needs to be made? Show your best self today—people are watching.

The focus shifts to intimacy and your sex life on when the Sun enters Scorpio on October 22, followed by Mercury on October 24. Scorpio is a Water sign: emotional, mysterious, and psychic. Scorpio isn't satisfied with small talk—it wants to get deep and dirty, which is exactly how you will feel at this time. Late October will be a special time for you to get closer to your partners and to explore your hidden, deeper desires.

This will also be a proactive time for you around your finances, especially money situations that concern other people or entities, such as debts, taxes, and inheritances. Scorpio likes to dip its stinger in sensitive places—whether that's our bank accounts or our sex lives.

Need a clean slate, Aries? Want to erase some debts or turn a new page in your sex life? The new moon in Scorpio on October 30 will do just that for you. This is a very powerful time for you to let go of emotional baggage and to surrender to the changes that are happening around you. Don't cling to the past—it won't take you forward.

Mars in Capricorn gets into one last fight this month on October 29 when it challenges Uranus, which is currently in your sign. Uranus is the planet of genius and invention. It's an electric energy that's also unruly and unpredictable.

Expect to get very frustrated today when things don't go as planned. In fact, it could be you who doesn't stick to the agenda! Don't make promises or set dates (for work or romance) at the end of the month, because you probably will have something unexpected come up (like your need to break free from restraining commitments).

Doing your own thing will be big for you this month, but that doesn't mean you want to be alone while you do it all—again, your relationships are super important to you! Make time for a pumpkin spice latte, or something less basic, with someone you love this October. See you next month, Aries!