Libra Forecast for October 2008

By Susan Miller

This is your birthday time, dear Libra, and you feel revved up and excited. The new moon in Libra that appeared at the end of September has made you impatient to begin an important new personal plan. Alas, as you enter October, you will need to hold back because Mercury will be retrograde until October 15 and will be kicking up confusing static until October 20. Use this latter day - October 20 - as your date to begin to initiate any new endeavor, no sooner.

Mercury retrograde always marks a time when delays, postponements, and re-do's are common. We become forgetful and confused, and we tend to misunderstand others. Decisions made at this time are always ones we regret, so do yourself a favor in early October and hold back. If you start a new project or even a formal relationship during a retrograde, things won't go according to plan. Mercury will be retrograde in Libra now (a trend that started September 24), so you will be more affected than most by this out-of-phase Mercury.

Don't feel blue to hear this news, dear Libra, for you can make excellent progress by doing thorough research on your project, expanding your options, and spending time going back to completed projects to root out flaws or to conform to the client's new, revised directions. Even in your personal life, from dating to home decorating, Mercury retrograde increases our chances of using flawed judgments.

Mars will enter your financial sector on October 4, so you may find that expenses climb throughout October and through the first half of November. Perhaps you already know that you will need to write one or two hefty checks and have prepared for this eventuality this month. But even if these incoming expenses turn out to be unanticipated, don't stress out, because it looks like you can find a way to bring in more income later in the month.

More money may flow to you - possibly as a result of a real estate transaction - on October 27 or in the days surrounding that date. If you are trying to sell a house or to agree on a price for a new house, these days may prove significant and lucky, for at this time of the month, Mars and Jupiter will be perfectly angled.

There's even more reason for hope that your income will rise soon, and the extra cash this time is likely to show up as a raise in your paycheck. Watch for the new moon in your house of earned income to appear on October 28.

This is likely to be the moment you've awaited, for in the days that follow, you should investigate whether you can get a raise. If the answer is no, you might also look into finding a new job. Perhaps it's a blessing that your expenses are due to rise this month, for necessity will give you the courage and impetus to speak up for yourself. Take that date seriously - October 28 - and be ready to seek more income when it arrives.

The full moon on October 14 will bring a culmination to a relationship question or situation. Some Libra readers will get engaged then, just in time for their birthday, while others will decide to formalize a business alliance - with an equal sense of joy and anticipation.

If neither seems possible, you may have been working closely with someone on a creative idea. You will come to a final stage now, and you'll make a decision about that project - perhaps to launch it - and you won't be seeing each other as much from now on because that project is done. In that sense you have passed an important marker point, and both of you will feel proud. Your outlook on this full moon is really bright - remember, however, not to seal your deal together until October 20.

If you are married, you may hear good news from your partner on this full moon October 14, or together you may agree on a new plan or goal. Of course, a full moon is emotional and may also bring up a disagreement, but in October, that seems to be far less likely. Should you encounter a tiff with your partner, the position of Venus and Mars suggests that you can find a solution, so try not to make too much of it. This should be a really positive time for you!

If your birthday is October 14, you will find that your year ahead is one that brings to fruition a goal you have been working on. This year brings a high point - after this coming year is over, in the following year you will seek new adventures and choose new mountains to climb. Now and the coming twelve months will be ones to enjoy to the fullest.

If you are single, the second half of the month will be best for you. Venus will be on the move this month, and when it reaches the constellation of Sagittarius on October 18, Venus will be in an even better position to help you, not only socially but in other ways, too. Venus is your ruler, so a compatible Venus brings good tidings on many levels! For one, you may be able to travel more in coming weeks, and as another possibility, you'll be able to shop for really flattering things to wear.

There is one exception to the rule I just mentioned for singles, that the second half will be best. There will be two days that come earlier, on Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10, that will stand out for you. Venus, your ruling planet, will receive a call from Uranus, planet of surprise. A wonderful day is due!

The month keeps getting better and better! One of your best days for fun and love will be October 31 - Halloween. Mars, the action planet, and Uranus, the planet of surprise that rules your house of true love, will work together to shower you with reasons to laugh and have fun. Even if you aren't sure if you even LIKE Halloween, give this night a try. Get into the groove. This night holds such potential for you! I love what I see for you!

Your most romantic dates this month are: October 4-5, 9-10, 14 (wild card), 17-18, 22, 25-27 and 31.

If you have a sister, brother, or cousin, you may have some happy times interacting with one another, and you may cook up a surprise for one of your parents, perhaps in terms of a gift you both will buy jointly for the coming year-end holidays.

In all, you can still enjoy your birthday month, dear Libra. Just don't rush to complete your key endeavors - take your time, because for you, time is on your side.

Summary

This is birthday year, and by all counts, you have so much to celebrate. Once Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck, enters your house of true love on January 5, 2009, to stay a year, you will enter your very best year in a decade to find true love. If you feel you have already have found your "true north," then next year you will be able to enjoy one another so much more. Jupiter will remain with you until January 17, 2010. Having Jupiter in perfect 120 degrees to your Sun is no small advantage - it's HUGE and affects you in every way, all the best ways. You'll have powerful cosmic support, dear Libra, for love, creativity, money, health, and travel - the works!

Until you get to January, Jupiter will help you make your home the most inviting place to be. Even if you never put much time or energy into your apartment or house before, you have a chance now to make it a real haven. You may soon move or fix up your present property or a weekend cottage, or alternatively you may improve your relationship with your family or help a parent in a very substantial way.

When it comes to home and family, 2008 was to be your banner year, and things are just starting to crank up. Your very best part of the year for these matters will occur once the new moon arrives after Christmas, on December 27 and the few days that follow, up to January 4. Don't be on vacation or you will miss these stunning vibrations!

This month you will have one sensational point in the month when home-related matters will shine brightly, on Sunday, October 5.

If your birthday falls on this day or close to it, throw yourself a happy birthday party and get it precisely how you always hoped it would be. It's always nice if someone throws one for you, but upon reflection, wouldn't it be great to invite the friends YOU want, have exactly the cake and champagne you prefer, and order the flowers you love? I ask you this because home-related celebrations will be especially beautiful on or near October 5, so if you feel like doing so, invite the crowd!

Venus' move into Sagittarius on October 18 will be a blessing, for its fire element blends beautifully with your air sign element. Venus will allow you to travel to nearby towns more often, and the best part is that this is only the beginning of a trend that will get bigger at the end of November through December. You love reasons to get out of town, and now you'll have them.

When it comes to money, you seem to be spending quite a bit. Expenses seem to be high, or it may simply be that you may need a few things. Your need to spend heavily will be greatly reduced once Mars leaves your income / possession sector on November 15. Even if this sounds counter-intuitive, that holiday shopping will force spending up again then, your chart shows otherwise. It looks like you'll have a good handle on your holiday budget.

You could use good financial news, and on October 9 and 10 you will likely get it. You may sell something of value or take a freelance job on the side that brings in a nice piece of change.

Even better news is due October 28 when the new moon arrives in the same part of your chart ruling earned income. Be sure to ask for that raise, or, if you like, negotiate elsewhere. The two weeks that follow this powerful and highly friendly new moon - one of the best of the year - will set the tone for the whole year to come. This is not "any old day" or point in the year. It's special, so take this date seriously and take any step you can think of toward finding your extra money. It may take weeks or months, but that doesn't matter - what does is that you begin in the days that closely follow this new moon, October 28.

In your relationships, something is coming to culmination on the full moon, October 14. It may be that some Libras get engaged, but others will simply reach a new phase in their relationship. If something is wrong, you may hear about it, but this full moon, operative plus or minus four days from October 14, will be fairly gentle, so I don't think you'll be hit with any news you didn't expect - this full moon seems to bring sweet news.

If you're single and looking for love, you have many sparkling dates you will enjoy: October 5, 9, 10, 27, and certainly Halloween! Have a party and live it up, dear Libra. Happy birthday!

Key dates:

Expenses climb from: October 4 to November 15.

Watch these dates for possible good financial news regarding a property matter: October 25-27.

Ask for a raise or negotiate a new job: October 9, 10 or better yet, in the days that follow October 28.

A relationship matter reaches a crest: October 14.

Travel more: after Venus enters Sagittarius, from October 18 onward.

If single and dating, you may get engaged. If not, something gets discussed, or a plan formalized: October 14.

Most romantic dates this month: October 4-5, 9-10, 14 (wild card), 17-18, 22, 25-27, and 31.

Previous Month's Forecast

PS

Appearances of Susan Miller in November 2008

(None scheduled in October)

Apple Store Appearances (3) in California:

San Francisco, Santa Monica and Los Angeles

San Francisco, Apple Store: Saturday, November 8th at 3 PM (to 4:30)

SF Apple Store

One Stockton Street

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(415) 392-0202

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Los Angeles: Grove Apple Store: Thursday, November 13th at 7 PM

Apple Store at The Grove Shopping Center

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(323) 965-8400

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Each week I will give you a three-minute forecast for the week ahead. You need not sit through all the other signs to hear yours - each show is individualized by sign and week of forecast. View your sign, then your rising sign, or that of a sweetheart, friend, or relative. Access the show any time during the week that you please. Simply go to the Comcast On Demand channels and look for the Paranormal area - you will see my show on astrology under that heading.

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