Capricorn, October 2016

You always mean business, Capricorn, but this month you'll be even more focused on your career and your reputation. This is because the Sun is currently in Libra, which occupies the fame and fortune sector of your chart—exciting! Big talks will be going down concerning your professional goals, and people will be buzzing about you (all good things, I'm sure).

But work isn't the only thing you care about this month. Your social circle is also demanding your attention this October: Venus is in Scorpio at the start of the month, sending you good vibes around your friendships and bringing you great networking opportunities.

October 1 is an especially wonderful day for connecting, thanks to Venus meeting with Neptune in dreamy Pisces. This transit will create an empathetic, easy vibe between you and your friends. Talking things out will be easy—people are so psychic today!

Speaking of communication: On October 7, chatty Mercury enters Libra, activating that career sector of your chart. Communication on the work front will certainly kick up at this time. Mercury connects with Saturn in Sagittarius on October 14, which will help you get organized and support you in tackling responsibilities you may not be sure how to handle. Have something on your plate that you can't finish due to time or energy constraints, or because you simply don't know how to do it? This is a good, effective day to make your limits clear and to have them respected.

Huge shake-ups arrive on October 15 when the Sun in Libra opposes electric Uranus in Fire sign Aries: Expect some big confrontations today! The Sun in Libra is lighting up a very public sector of your chart, but Uranus in Aries is causing quakes at home and in your personal life— when these two planets collide, you'll find yourself pulled between focusing on your work and managing chaos at your home, with your family, or concerning your private, safe space.

The drama doesn't end there: The full moon in Aries arrives on October 16, again highlighting the work and home sectors of your chart and pushing you to find a better balance between your personal life and your public life. This is a wonderful time to shoo bad vibes from your home or your career through your spiritual practice; however, expect tension and exhaustion. Full moons are high-energy times. This is a powerful date for meditating on what "home" means to you, whether that's a real place or more of a state of mind (or both!).

On October 18, Venus enters Sagittarius and lights up a very private, hidden portion of your chart. Venus is the planet of love, beauty, and money, and in Sagittarius, the vibe is cultured and bright—but you're going to be in the mood to keep your love affairs and your wealth secret. That shit isn't anyone's business but your own! At least, that's how you'll feel while Venus goes through Sagittarius. (Next month, when it enters you sign on November 11, you'll likely be louder and prouder about whom you're banging or the jewelry you're buying.) Some hidden love affairs are likely to manifest this month, too—but don't be too sneaky. That's bad vibes, Cap!

The Sun enters Scorpio on October 22 and Mercury enters Scorpio on October 24, putting your social life front and center. This is a wonderful time to meet new people. If you're feeling like you need a totally fresh start when it comes to your social life, the new moon in Scorpio arrives on October 30, and it will give you exactly that: a new beginning in your friendships. Let go of the baggage that's haunting you from any old cliques you belonged to and consider joining a new group or club that shares your hobbies, hopes, or goals.

Scorpio is a very intense, passionate sign. Interestingly, the Sun and Mercury's transits through it won't highlight your close, intimate relationships, but rather your platonic friends and acquaintances. I'd say things are being kept light, but let's be real, Capricorn, nothing is ever really that light with you! Even your casual friendships have an uncommon depth to them.

Mars (in your sign!) challenges Uranus in Aries on October 29. Remember all the surprises and changes you dealt with during the full moon in Aries earlier this month? These issues will come up again, and this time around you really need to do something about them! Mars is the planet of action, so don't be hasty. Think things through (you always do, Capricorn!)

Remember that, while confrontational Mars is in your sign, people will perceive you as being more aggressive than usual. Keep this in mind if you're working with others to solve a problem. Because many of the issues that come up during this time will involve home, family, or feeling secure, you can bet people will be super emotional—including you! Fortunately, Mars is on your side, helping you power through whatever it is you need to get done.

Also on October 29, your ruling planet, Saturn, meets Venus in Sagittarius. Feelings around commitment will come up for you to work with. Saturn is the planet of obstacles and fears, while sweet Venus is all about peace and love. When these two meet, it's important to think about our boundaries and our fears around feeling valued and loved. Emotions you may have stuffed away for a long time will come up now for you to work with. Forgive those whom you're still holding a grudge against and, most importantly, forgive yourself. See you next month, Capricorn!