Astrology by Lisa Stardust / Witch tips by Bri Luna

Welcome to the cosmic mayhem! Venus enters Libra on October 13, balancing out relationships. The same day, Pluto retrograde in Aquarius ends the journey that started on May 4. Now, we can evolve and transform based on the lessons the Universe has imparted to us. Venus opposes Neptune retrograde in Aries on October 13, making us unsure of romantic situations and money. The following day, Venus creates a Grand Air Trine with Uranus retrograde in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius; the need to over-analyze can send us down a rabbit hole. Use the energy to create and explore. The Sun in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer on October 17, heightening our confidence and desires. Mars in Scorpio harmonizes with the Nodes of Destiny on October 18, pushing us to take action and resolve matters. Mercury in Scorpio connects with the Nodes of Destiny on October 19, urging us to find meaning and truth.

Witch Tip: As Venus enters Libra and Pluto turns direct, perform a simple mirror or smoke-cleansing ritual to invite harmony back into your relationships. Gaze at your reflection and say:

“I release old patterns. I welcome love that mirrors my evolution.”

This matches the week’s Air-heavy astrology (Venus, Uranus, Pluto) and performs well in “love ritual” + “Venus in Libra” search terms.

Aries

Often, you were faced with feelings of anger and rage on a very intimate level. For most Aries, you are currently working within multiple layers of emotional realms, including feelings of inadequacy and deciding what battles you actually need to fight. Focus on what matters and issues you're passionate about.

Taurus

Your sign of the Bull can build something from nothing, and start this entirely from the ground up! Remember, even though you are creating this alone, it does not mean you are alone. This is where you have to reach out to someone you admire to get the best advice.

Gemini

Pay attention to your sense of self-worth and community. In fact, this week brings some enlightening moments in your friendships and will be a source of significant recognition. In this case, this planetary conversation invites us to see the bigger picture while maintaining personal power and accountability.

Cancer

If you've had a lot of setbacks, this will be a cultivation phase and a time of regrowth. This can mean that you should be slightly more selfish in your decisions and planning. The impulsivity of your sign is actually able to slow down and think things through.

Leo

A crossroads brings you to a point of independence, where it will be far easier to stand up for what you want, believe in, and feel most driven to accomplish daily. You must be the bigger person in many arguments and structured in your approach in all aspects of life.

Virgo

This is a moment of truth for you to truly take action on the important lessons that are ultimately meant to guide you through your innate emotions. It is a passage of time that strengthens your heart and mindset. Let yourself go with the flow into newness without looking back.

Libra

You’ll need to take matters more seriously while also realizing your actions have a greater effect on others' lives. You'll both feel more connected, and you might even be forced to grow up more quickly. Remember, this is a theme that runs throughout the year and is part of a collective learning curve.

Scorpio

Be cautious if you don't want to share and prefer to live privately. You can become a subject of a lot of gossip under these skies. This is not a connection for the faint of heart, and is a no-hold-bar scenario meant to propel you out of your own state of fear.

Sagittarius

Your commitment is being tested here, and those relationships that are or were hanging by a thread will likely need to be severed. All in all, this is a highly intense and powerful week for love and romance. You're defining what you want from your relationships and friendships.

Capricorn

You always have yourself to answer to. Do your homework and recognize that you have some inner work and healing to do in order to achieve your professional aspirations. You are being asked to open yourself up to career opportunities more so than you would ever feel comfortable doing in the past.

Aquarius

Following and trusting your intuitive hunches will be the right move for you to take this week. The upcoming days will hold some extremely destined circumstances where everything seems to fall into alignment; however, this can also require you to let go of something that no longer serves your lifestyle.

Pisces

You are diving and trekking into areas of life that will have you focusing on your own appetites. You may even feel and be more independent than others around you, and expect proper boundaries in all connections. Understanding your desires and limits is vital. You can manifest what you require.