LOVE, MONEY, HEALTH FORECAST

Moving planets in the sky in October present us with dynamic and ever-changing patterns that can bring opportunities for progress, times of frustration, and moments of inspiration. This column describes your Sun sign’s relationship to these patterns, providing helpful insights to guide you through the changing scene.

ARIES

★ LOVE: First Week. Cupid has trouble aiming through October’s autumn leaves. The changing colors reflect your changing taste in romantic endeavors. Second Week. Venus enters Scorpio on the 8th, making passion sizzle in scenarios that are less than desirable. Third Week. A love interest appears in career-related circumstances. Upward mobility is high on the agenda, and your attention is riveted. Fourth Week. Venus sextiles Pluto on the 25th, presenting opportunities that are high on desire but low on stability.

★ MONEY: On the 3rd Mercury enters Scorpio, your house of financial settlements, insurance, taxes, your partner’s income, and credit. Venus follows suit on the 8th, focusing your energy on eliminating debts and using cash instead of plastic. Extremes in spending come to an end as you regulate and budget according to need, not desires. The New Moon in Scorpio on the 27th can increase interest rates, fines, and late fees, so make payments on a strict schedule to alleviate unnecessary penalties.

★ The Full Moon in Aries on the 13th lights up the house of your vitality (the 1st). Your already high energy levels are ratcheted up to full speed ahead, and anyone who attempts to keep up your pace will be left in the dust. You’re moving forward so quickly that you don’t have time to take your physical body or its needs into account. Wholesome meals and a full night’s sleep are