Venus changes signs this month, from Scorpio to Libra — the atmosphere in love shifts noticeably. Venus stands five signs away from yours — everyday romance and taking care of each other. Love runs deep — sensitivity, closeness and emotional honesty.
Venus: Scorpio 5° (retrograde)Mars: Leo 10°New moon: 10 October in LibraFull moon: 26 October in Taurus
Opportunities in love
Mars sextile Uranus (strongest around 7 October) — involves passion and initiative and surprises.
Mars trine Saturn (strongest around 16 October) — involves passion and initiative and loyalty and commitment.
The new moon on 10 October in Libra stands opposite your sign — partnership, attraction and other people’s needs take centre stage — a good time to set a new intention in love.
The full moon on 26 October in Taurus stands next to your sign — highlighting what you value and need in love — feelings surface and bring clarity.
Watch out for
Venus is retrograde — a time to reconsider what is already there rather than commit to something new.
Mars square Mercury (strongest around 2 October) — involves passion and initiative and loving conversations.
Mars opposite Pluto (strongest around 3 October) — involves passion and initiative and depth and intensity.
For couples
Make time for closeness — a long hug and a conversation about how you really feel.
For singles
Dare to make the first move — this energy favours courage over waiting.
Calculated by AstroCorex™ from the real planetary positions for the period.