This is a week of difficult but necessary conversations. It is time for some radical honesty, and just getting the information out will be more important than attempting to say it the “right” way. Mercury, the planet of communication and logic, is moving into the watery confessional of Scorpio. As soon as it enters this sign, it forms challenging 90-degree squares to both Mars and Pluto. While Mercury in Scorpio is like a spy or a detective trying to analyze its way to the ultimate truth, Mars adds a heap of impulsivity and passion and Pluto contributes raw intensity and unconscious impulses. You may be surprised by what you say or what is said to you this week, but remember that conflict can be a fresh start. The goal is to listen for the core facts of what is being said and to background the imperfect or dramatic method of delivery. Also on Saturday, Oct. 3, the planet of love and relationships, Venus, is stationing retrograde, bringing our relationships to the forefront of awareness. Some of the intense conversations and exposed secrets that Mercury brings up will have us reviewing some of our interpersonal connections. Do we need to bring some people closer and create more distance with others? Do we need to make new agreements with loved ones to ensure that our needs are being met?
Here are your horoscopes for Mercury in square Mars and Pluto and Venus stationing retrograde. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
You will find your values being tested this week, Libra. An important financial decision or moral dilemma may confront you. Friends will have some very strong opinions and you’ll feel compulsively prodded by your own creativity, but ultimately the best outcome will be an objective assessment of your material well-being. It’s perfectly OK to rearrange some relationships.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
There is drama at work and at home, and it may seem there is no place of respite at the moment. Under this sky, your best bet is to simply accept what is out of your control and assess what you have at your disposal. What is best for you? How do you know? Your relationship to yourself is front and center, so be sure that you are being a good friend. How can you treat yourself better?
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
We all have a tension between the comfort of our familiar environment and the excitement that comes with exploring new worlds. Do you stay in the Shire or heed the call to adventure? This is a tense conundrum you currently face. The solution is to focus on your solitude and peace. You can experience your peace at home or take it with you on a journey. If you can love yourself in the silence, you already have your answer.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Focus on your friends, Capricorn. Managing money and material goods, whether they’re your own or collectively shared, is a stressful situation at the moment. Determining what’s mine and what’s yours and what’s ours is a bit of a powder keg. Set the balance sheets aside and immerse yourself in friends. Reconnect with the people who have your best interests at heart.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
You are locked in conflict with a loved one, Aquarius. It’s unstoppable force meets immovable object territory. It’s all good. Conflicts are growth points. Under this sky, though, the solution is to turn your attention to your work and career. How can you be a better communicator and thought leader at work or in public? If you can improve your relationships with coworkers, that effort will seep back into your more intimate connections.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
There are times for quiet reflection, and there are times for getting your hands dirty. There is a powerful tension between your need for psychic rest and inner exploration and your need for completing chores and working hard. That tension can be released by planning your escape. What adventure or journey awaits you? And who in your life helps you to transcend the monotony? Keep those friends close.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
How can you better invest your time, talent or treasure in shared purpose? This isn’t a question of values, per se, but a question of logistics. What would be a more effective way to be an influential part of collective struggles? Your friends and your creative outlets are causing some conflict, so let your mind focus on projects that are greater than yourself. Which relationships in your life nurture that awareness?
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
It is A-OK to step out of the center from time to time. This week is about focusing on a loved one or an important partner. When work and home are both places of conflict or unease, turn your attention to that person and think of ways that you can show up for them in meaningful ways. You may also be questioning who your important partner is, and it is actually the perfect time for that assessment.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Work and physical activity have benefits in and of themselves, regardless of the goal or outcome. You may find yourself torn in a “stay or go” conundrum, and this sky encourages you to think about how your physical labor is a healthy outlet. When a decision can’t be made right now, turn your attention to completing other tasks. There is beauty and dignity in the work itself.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
In this world, money is both power and a cage. We are taught that there will never be enough, and yet we need it to survive in this societal setup. When money issues become too overwhelming this week, that is when you can set them aside and work on your creative projects. In fact, just planning a creative project will be good medicine. Get clear on what brings you bliss.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
It looks like you might be locking horns this week, Leo. There is conflict between you and an important person in your life, and that conflict is deep. You may be addressing something that’s been building for some time. Turn your attention to your home and sanctuary. When the tension is too high, organize your house and appreciate your safe place. Who in your life feels like home and how can you acknowledge them more?
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
There is so much to get done and your mind-body is begging for rest. If you rest, the list keeps growing. If you focus on getting the work done, your soul is loud with exhaustion. Honestly, the solution is to see your familiar surroundings with fresh eyes. Relearn the world that has become so normalized, and reengage with the people you see every day. Step out of your personal conflict and reintroduce yourself to your community.
