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Horoscope:
Aries (March 21-April 10)
October 2008
It's partnership time, Aries. You've never been more ready for one of those rock-solid relationships than now. The universe has heard the resounding “yes!” emanating from your core—you want a soulmate, and you want one now. Aries, the only thing standing in the way of this has been you. Congratulations for stepping aside and allowing the cosmos to deliver!
So why the sudden urge to merge? This theme has been playing out since late August, when several planets transited into Libra. For you, Libra rules the seventh house of committed partnerships, and a visit from the stars brings this into focus. In September, Mercury, Mars and Venus all joined forces in Libra, sending a surge of love energy your way. Then, the month ended with a Libra new moon, giving your relationships a fresh start. You should still be feeing the vibes as October begins.
Now, get ready to go to the next level. On October 5, your ruling planet Mars goes into Scorpio—your eighth house of intimacy and deep bonding—until November 26. Mars is the zodiac's “energizer,” so you can expect to join forces at a more intimate level than ever. Some Aries will get engaged or move in with a partner (the eighth house rules property); others could discover new heights of sexual or emotional openness. Professionally, you could invest, receive venture capital or commit to a long-term contract.
Sounds like a lot at once? Mars is passionate and action-oriented, and the changes it brings can be stressful at first. With your tendency to overthink everything, you could work yourself up into a tizzy. Help yourself to a chill pill, Aries. You’re used to imbalanced relationships, where you’re either predominantly the giver or receiver. Now, it’s time to discover what equal partnership looks like. Don’t expect it to go perfectly. Just know that with the right mate, you can work anything out through communication and making yourself known. The eighth house rules vulnerability, so the more nakedly honest you are, the better. Fortunately, harmonious Venus is also in Scorpio until October 29, so the process should be easier than you think.
Still—there’s some unfinished business waiting before you're free and clear. Mercury, planet of communication, is retrograde (backward) in your partnership sector through October 15. Retrogrades bring back the past and snarl communication. Historically, they're not the best time to make deals or sign contracts. There may still be a few details to take care of or projects to finish first. If you're in a long-term relationship, you can benefit from this cycle by renewing your vows or clearing up a longstanding conflict.
If you've started a relationship or new job, it may be a bit of an “out with the old, in with the new” scenario. As you move forward with one phase, you may simultaneously need to break ties with an ex or settle up a debt with a former partner. There could be lingering obligations to complete, so do so with vigor and courage. Don't let anything clutter the space of your new life chapter!
Either way, the retrograde ends on a happy note for you, Aries. On October 14, a full moon falls in your sign! This is your personal “harvest” moment—the day to manifest all that you've been building for the last six months. How exciting! Think back to April 2008 and what ideas or events began then. Any seeds that were planted can be reaped now. If some of those were negative, use the healing power of this moon to create closure for once and for al. You might even make a small symbolic offering at this moon. Leave flowers or a little food out at night, burn a candle (you're a Fire sign), give a homeless person change...make some gesture of gratitude. You could even write a mantra (something like “I attract only what is aligned with my truest self”) and leave it with the offering. If that's too New Agey for you, at least take a second to smile at yourself in the mirror, or treat yourself to pleasure in some way. Acknowledge your greatness, and be generous with yourself and others.
After October 23, you may need a little break from all the relationship energy—even if it's just a few hours—to really reconnect with yourself. Take a few time-outs or book some private time for yourself to just decompress. You may feel a bit internal from that day until just before Thanksgiving. It's okay, Aries—even Superwoman gets vacation days. Spend time with the friends and loved ones who really “get” you at a core level. The quiet spells will heal you in time for a busy, exciting holiday season when it starts next month.
Aries, you're the zodiac's solo pioneer, so honor this. While you're great in relationships, you also need a lot of independence. With all the merging and bonding you're doing, you don't want to lose touch with your inner fire. And there's no need to! You've been building a foundation all year, defining your boundaries while expanding at the same time. Next month, you’ll begin to turn outward again. Your adventurous spirit never leaves you for long. Give it a well-deserved break and you’ll be ready for the next round of escapades by Thanksgiving!
