October horoscopes: Mercury Retrograde is coming but we’ve got you covered with our new astrology column

by Aerin Fogel October 1, 2014

Welcome to our new monthly horoscope column, by Toronto-based astrologer Aerin Fogel. On the first of every month, we’ll be providing you with everything you need to know about the upcoming weeks, along with a dash of fashion and beauty advice for each sign.

Happy October 1st! We have entered the season of Libra (September 23rd to October 22nd), and of course, we’ve left summer and entered into fall. While most of us dread the end of warm summer months, Libra season is a time of reflection and peacefulness. As one half of the planet moves into a time of shorter days, the other half moves into a time of greater light and longer days. This ever-existing balance tells us so much about the time of Libra itself, the sign of balance and harmony. We can trust that as we explore one kind of experience, we will also eventually explore the other side. As you find balance within yourself in October, you can hold many perspectives simultaneously. This month, take time to find yourself and what feels right to you. True balance calls for a marriage of love and wisdom, of heart and mind.

Mercury will go into retrograde from the 4th to the 25th. This happens three or four times a year, and occurs when the planet Mercury slows down and appears to stop and move backward. This is an optical illusion, of course, but it’s been thought to affect our moods and behaviours, causing more misunderstandings and delays than usual. This is a time for introspection, thinking before you speak and act, and making space for dreaming. Clean up the house if things are feeling cluttered, or clean house internally. Listen to the quiet voice of strength that arises within you. With the full moon on the 8th, notice how you manage to maintain your individuality amid the expectations of others. And by the new moon on the 23rd, dig deeper and ask yourself how well (or if at all) you trust these others. Set the intention to live more openly. This month, find the balance between your raw, instinctual self and your rational intellect.

Read on to find out what’s in store for your zodiac sign this month (and also check out which celeb you share a sign with!).

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