October Opus

Capricorn

Even Capricorns who are hardened sceptics about matters astrological know that they are meant to be the tough sons and daughters of Saturn. Some might even have read that with Pluto in Capricorn for a small age (in fact, only until 2023!) they are being challenged to wield their powers with ever more consideration for the masses over whom they hold sway (Caps always rule). Today’s new Moon finds those two planets in powerful alignment, signalling a lunar month when your powers as boss (or wannabe boss) are put to the test for good or for…less good.

With Venus (on 30 September), Mercury (6 October) and Sun (13 October) all conjoining Saturn in the life path zone of your ‘scope, your long term career plans are either coming to glorious fruition or their inadequacies being painfully pointed out. Saturn has been pushing you to do more professionally – or at least survive, by fair means or foul – for the last 18 months. The next fortnight offers a reality check on your progress. For birthdays circa 24-26 December (take a bow Ed Miliband) and Jan 10-14, that goes double. As every Goat knows, there is always someone further up the professional totem pole, and right now, they may have to be appeased. Ultra formality serves you well, attempts to blackmail or bluff your way less so. Compromise – not your default position – is a good bet.

By way of compensation for the pressure from up above, the more playful side of your life – to which Capricorns are prone to pay less than full attention – remains buoyant. Jupiter in Taurus, a fellow earth sign, provides an ongoing reminder that parties, love affairs and (this month’s special) hot sex also have a place in your world. Perhaps against the odds, there also seems to be a chance of fast money – perhaps not even what you have slaved to earn – around the 3rd/4th – good days for you in any case

The full Moon of the 12th alters the mood somewhat, ushering in a month or so when your most sociable nature is called into play. Therefacter, and especially afer the Sun arrives in Scorpio on the 24th, it’s not ‘who you know’ but ‘who you like’ that counts most.

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Lucky Days: 3, 4, 12, 13, 23

Yucky Days: 10, 11, 17, 18, 24

Fashion Icon: Kate Moss

Colour: Off-White

October is a splendid mix of business and pleasure—your two favourite arenas, Capricorn. The Sun will light up your career sector until the 23rd, so make the most of this stellar period to let your projects shine. Venus enters your social sector on 8 October, inviting you to celebrate decadently with your best mates. Intimacy and passion are strong themes under the barrage of Scorpio planets this month, so expect to go deep. The New Moon in your house of long-term goals and wishes is the most opportune moment of the season to plant the seeds to your future success going into 2012. Have you revised your bucket list? This is the month to get clear about what you want to manifest in this big bad world before another six months pass you by. The only bump in otherwise stellar course for October is the arrival of the Full Moon in your domestic sector on the 11th. This fiery lunation could bring some family issues to a state of emergency. But trust that any little crisis will quickly pass, so there’s no need for panic.

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It is not always very easy to take it easy. Indeed, taking it easy can be very difficult. The more we feel that we ought to be taking it easy, the more stressed out we become when we realise that we aren't. Actually, you don't want to go taking it too easy in October. If you're willing to put in the right kind of effort now, you can accomplish an awful lot. Sometimes, people confuse being busy with being under pressure. If you're enjoying your chance to rise to this month's challenge, you're going to be fine. If you're not, relax a little and trust. It's all going to be fine.