Taurus Weekly Horoscope

Back on track! The past five months may have been frustrating (#understatement) at work, but things are poised to shift starting on Thursday, October 15. Ever since Pluto flipped into retrograde last May 6, career initiatives may have stalled, gone sideways or flat-lined. Hopefully any delays sparked some valuable insights or inspired a necessary pivot—the “silver lining” of Pluto’s annual reversal. But as he resumes forward motion this week, you could feel like a Thoroughbred horse when the gate finally lifts and you’re off to the races! It’s finally safe to set some ambitious new goals, get back to refining your long-range professional plans…and feel confident about hitting the accelerator without worrying about crashing into a wall (or running out of gas). If you’ve been looking for a new gig—or interviewing and not being chosen—hang in there and trust that the universe has something better in store. As Pluto regains full speed, your chances for vocational success will keep pace. Consider what might give you a competitive advantage and follow through, whether that’s getting advanced training, clarifying your vision with a business coach or making a lateral move to a related industry. At the very least, you’ll get satisfaction from knowing that however slow your progress is, at least you’re back in the driver’s seat!

Does the phrase “wired and tired” ring a bell, Bull? Friday’s starmap could have that very effect on you. Go-getter Mars is blasting his way through creative Leo and your homey fourth house, and at the end of the workweek he forms one of his two annual trines with cautious Saturn in rash Aries and your introspective twelfth—sending very mixed messages! A part of you is eager to start something new and stimulating while another part feels the need to review the plan, do more research—and maybe sleep on it. Even though the energy has the potential to flow easily, what may be blocking it is confusion over what gear to cruise in. Rather than race ahead OR stay on your starting block, use the twelfth house’s reflective energy to tune in to your actual motivation for this project. How honest are you being about what you really want? With one hand on your heart center, imagine one of the possible outcomes. How does that feel inside—does it excite you and make you eager to get going on it? If you get anything other than a “hell yes,” envision a different outcome. How does THAT sit with you? Go through a few scenarios until you land on something that resonates, and then, trust your gut and take your next step.

Gas up the Prius, Taurus. A quarter moon in Capricorn invigorates your ninth house of travel and expansion, which is like the cosmos granting you permission to bail on your Sunday routine. The good news is that you don't need a plane ticket to have an adventure. Quarter moons help you assess a situation and take action to bring equilibrium and harmony to it. So if you’re getting cabin fever, see what new and exciting things you can explore even just an hour or so away. Ping a spontaneous friend—or go solo. If you can take off Monday, look for an Airbnb near some hiking trails or cool shopping. Or visit a museum, catch a show or treat yourself to a special meal. Bottom line: What you do matters less than the fact that you’re open to a spur-of-the-moment activity that can spark your creativity AND reset your nervous system.