October 2009 MONTHLY HOROSCOPE FORECASTS by Neil Giles
Neil Giles is a storyteller, astrologer and historian. He is a novelist and journalist and has written for theatre, radio and television, as well as many articles for Astrology on the Web. His passion for mythology and the ancient traditions has led him on a journey through Astrology, Tarot, the Runes and the Celtic Ogham Script as a seeker and personal reader. He is the author of a number of works on Celtic and Teutonic spirituality, including Odin's Runes and The Oracle of the Trees. For Neil, the storyteller's path reminds us that while the wisdom of the past still lives, we can take wise action now and in the future. Always a traveller, Neil now flourishes under the subtropical climes of Murwillumbah in northern New South Wales, a lovely spot on the Eastern seaboard of Australia.
Virgo Monthly Forecast for October 2009 (If you know your rising sign, read that too, for a balanced forecast. Go to Forecasts)
Money In Focus
With the Sun in Libra, money's in focus, especially personal income or spending and the end of the month will see landmark change, as Saturn, measurer of effort, shifts the fiscal balance on entering the sign of the Scales. Meantime, erotic or fiscal business will heat up with a Full Moon in Aries on Oct 4. Give it a good shake as you work for renewal or a fresh start. News or communications that surprise or catch you out will come. There'll be lively converse with people close. Remember, Saturn's in your sign and pushing forward, so take responsibility or take the load. It'll be you that'll benefit, and those you love or care for. Deal with outstanding matters or past connections, especially around Oct 9. Unusual people or 'out of character' behaviour will feature.
Expect a change of gear or direction with money and spending from Oct 10, when Mercury glides into Libra, sideswiping Pluto. Be ready to negotiate or do things at a higher level but watch for clashes. Accident risk is high so take care. There's power to get things done and fortune will play a hand while friends or groups support or assist. Mid month brings a hiatus, an authority figure or a crucial meeting or deal. On Oct 13, Jupiter turns direct, advancing the business of work, health or daily routine. Studies or a new contact or position will feature. Status may alter. The next day sees Venus in Libra and the hard edge of money matters. Don't get swept up by drama or in high risk activity. Calculate change or negotiate a position. Slow down from there and be watchful, especially with known problem areas or opposition from others. Be perceptive. Take time to lay plans or undo something from the past. Learn new skills or a new way of doing things and watch health.
Put fiscal strategies or practices in place with the Libra New Moon on Oct 18 then leave a past concern behind. Opportunity or fortune assists then the Sun hits Scorpio on Oct 23, bringing a cycle of intense or determining communications. Mercury follows suit to seal the deal on Oct 28 then Saturn enters Libra, setting new structures or connections in your house of money.
The Thick of It
Mercury picks up speed in your sign, in tandem with Mars, favouring projects or endeavours with friends or groups. Something will finally emerge or take a new form. Males will feature and help or support will be on offer. Look to the physical or the vigorous, as well as the verbal and thoughtful. Oct 4 for shifts, Oct 7 for plans or serious talk then Oct 10 sees Mercury slip into Libra, bringing discussion or new contacts with money. A new player will enter the scene. Watch for argument, accident or the risk factor first up. If it's a quantum leap, be thorough. The busy messenger hits Scorpio on Oct 28 so be powerful or enigmatic for Halloween.
Dollar Dealings
With Venus in your sign, have a treatment for body or hair, or buy something nice or needful. Social or romantic life will feature, requiring effort or management. A surprise on Oct 9, delay or a serious concern on Oct 13 then Venus slips to Libra on Oct 14, with a round of intensity or drama and a dash of transformation in love or money. Negotiate! Step up! Float along but be ready for a new deal or responsibility with money. Luck or good contacts come on Oct 28.
Stepping Back
Mars is in Cancer, pushing activity with friends or groups. Males or feisty people will feature, as will hard yakka. Food will claim a place! Past contacts or situations will be in the frame to Oct 9, so work for a remedy. Completion, success or simple accomplishment will flow (with effort) til mid month. Mars slips into Leo and your solar twelfth house on Oct 16. Slow down, look to the future and watch what's at work around you. Action will flourish with well-laid plans but there's an unexpected shift or hiatus later, as past matters ask for a review of your action style to foster change. Watch for hidden opposition and the self-destruct button.