October Horoscopes

STAR OF THE MONTH

LIBRA

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER

Over the years, you have learned that life's wheel turns in cycles and that bad times are eventually toppled by good fortune. This year, special situations bring special rewards. Take time to reflect on past actions, acknowledge your progress and realise that the best is yet to come. At work, the more you do - the more you get to do. There's also the notion of karma. Whatever way you look at it, this next year - expect financial recompense and recognition. You'll be super busy, but that's just fine because, in your mind, challenge is something to be conquered, not feared.

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SCORPIO

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER

Forget about wanting a quiet life - it won't happen soon. This month you're swept along by high drama, with very little time for rest. This turns out to be a mixed blessing. On the one hand, you're encouraged to do what you do well but having this much licence gives your less responsible side free rein. The trick lies in balancing the two. That means dividing your time more evenly between work and play.

SAGITTARIUS

22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER

With a high-spirited tone set early on, you need no excuse to pursue your favourite pastimes: adventure and fun. The world needs its colourful characters, and Sagittarius, you're undeniably one of them - even if you occasionally test less optimistic souls with your utopian visions. In matters of the heart, you may need to choose between old love and new this month. Don't hurry. There's no rush.

CAPRICORN

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY

October whisks you out of the playground and plants you back at work, exactly where you want to be. After the 12th, you could meet all the right contacts. Use your powers of persuasion to revive a career plan. Expand your skills, and you should be rewarded with a professional breakthrough by the new year. The downside? Your love life might go on hold, but not for long.

AQUARIUS

20 JANUARY - 18 FEBRUARY

October threatens to send finances into a spin. Remember, while grand plans give you something to aspire to, they can also break the bank. Fortunately, your more sensible side should step in before spending gets too out of hand. In addition, a friend or relative may want your help. If they're being too intrusive, set them straight. Sometimes, even loved ones have to learn from their own mistakes.

PISCES

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

This month brings a rebirth, Pisces. You have had enough of life's harsher lessons. Now you're ready to put those lessons to the test by pursuing your true calling and passion. You're no longer satisfied with simply scratching the surface of life. You're prepared to go as deep as necessary to create something of lasting value. You want nothing less than the best and nothing short of your inner truth.

ARIES

21 MARCH - 20 APRIL

This month's full moon on the 10th has plenty of sway, meaning you're likely to act without considering the consequences. If you suddenly start to spend money recklessly or fantasise about an off-limits new flame, blame it on lunar effects. Just don't become too moonstruck. This phase is fleeting. You may have regrettably burned a bridge or two when it's passed. Professionally, you're more in control.

TAURUS

21 APRIL – 20 MAY

This month, Taureans develop a knack for transforming the seemingly insignificant into potential success. Every event, every job and every setback becomes an opportunity for growth. Not only on a material level but emotionally and spiritually as well. And in choosing to love life, no matter what crosses your path, you create an infectious aura of joy and prosperity which can't help but captivate and inspire others.

GEMINI

21 MAY – 21 JUNE

Feeling confident? Great, because you now finally get to call the shots. No matter what mayhem the cosmos creates for the rest of us, this month, most Geminis should have fun and rise over any opposition. But not without some effort. Although auspicious planets surround you in October, you can't expect everything to fall into your lap. If you want something, go after it.

CANCER

22 JUNE – 22 JULY

Independence becomes your keyword this month. Expect changes in joint finances, so don't become too reliant on another's resources. And despite the occasional temptation to take a risk, cover your bets and don't borrow if you can't afford the repayments. Romance, though, offers more excitement. A sexier new you emerges. The prospects of making a long-term commitment are high.

LEO

23 JULY - 22 AUGUST

As anyone forced onto a stage will tell you, it can be overwhelming. This month you might find yourself in the spotlight but doing fine. Surges of brilliance could even earn you an encore or two. Finances, though, could become a source of concern. Those "must-have" urges may tempt even the strongest of wills. Sentimental romantic ties could also lead to a revisit of old grounds. If already coupled, take care.

VIRGO

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER

You might feel like you're still dragging an anchor into October, Virgo, but expect greater freedom of movement as the weeks pass. The residual delays and frustrations should finally dissolve by month's end, as Mars kindly spurs on a new achievement cycle. Goals and ambitions suddenly appear much clearer as you neatly side-step obstacles and develop a feel for the right direction.

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TANYA OBREZA was born in Slovenija and emigrated to Australia with her parents as a young girl. It was during her first visit to England that Tanya was introduced to astrology, and in 1980 she gained her London Faculty of Astrological Studies qualifications. Over the years, Tanya has established an extensive and wide-ranging international following, mostly due to her reassuring, down to earth presence.