SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024

ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last

OCTOBER 20 – 26, 2024:

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stick to the truth and fact-check before passing along information on the 20th and 21st. Make plans that include an outlet for pent-up energy to disperse. Schedule a physical challenge that allows your competitive drive to flourish. Choose a creative venue on the 22nd and 23rd that motivates or stimulates your senses and encourages you to join a cause that concerns you. Being a part of something you believe in will prompt you to take a position of leadership where you can have the most significant impact on the outcome you are trying to propagate. Pick up the pace on the 24th, 25th and 26th. Explore what’s happening around you or volunteer to help bring about positive change in your community. Personal growth and gain are favored.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): On the 20th and 21st, reinvent how you use your skills, knowledge, and qualifications, and you’ll discover a unique outlet for what you can offer. A partnership will help offset some of your expenses, creating less stress and more financial freedom. A change at home or work on the 22nd and 23rd will change your perspective regarding lifestyle and how you schedule your time. Discipline and efficiency will play a role in your success. Keep your thoughts to yourself on the 24th, 25th, and 26th until you can establish how you feel and want to respond. Acting in haste will cost you emotionally by damaging a meaningful relationship or your reputation. Listen wholeheartedly and be patient and willing to compromise to keep the peace.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stay out of the line of fire on the 20th and 21st. Put your head down and concentrate on what others expect from you. Let your work, skills, and achievements speak for you, and you’ll avoid criticism. Join forces with someone who feels like you on the 22nd and 23rd and wants to make a difference. There is safety and strength in numbers, and if you are organized and precise when sharing your plans, you’ll gain the support you need to make a difference. Don’t expect everyone you encounter to respect your wishes on the 24th, 25th, and 26th. Emotions will run high, and unexpected changes will throw you off guard. Overreacting will result in a time-consuming setback that can harm your reputation or a meaningful relationship. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pay attention on the 20th and 21st, listen carefully, and summarize information without getting worked up over conjecture. Concentrate on something you enjoy doing to take your mind off matters you have no control over. Alter your budget to fit your current situation. Address issues surrounding your living conditions on the 22nd and 23rd and how you earn, invest, and disperse your money to cover your expenses and entertainment needs. Revise your budget to ensure you decrease debt. Emotional matters will surface on the 24th, 25th, and 26th if you socialize with people who encourage or tempt you to overspend or indulge. You’ll feel better about yourself and your situation by implementing discipline into your routine and structuring your life choices. Choose improvement over deterioration.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Participation is critical on the 20th and 21st if you want to learn more about something or someone. Consider what matters to you and where your beliefs and goals come into play, and surround yourself with people who can help you develop a lifestyle that eases stress. Concentrate on getting along with the people you deal with regularly on the 22nd and 23rd, which will help alleviate unnecessary misunderstandings. You’ll recognize simple ways to please others if you know what’s important to loved ones and associates. Speak from the heart on the 24th, 25th, and 26th; your response will be telltale regarding what’s to come. Don’t set yourself up for failure when ingenuity and incentives can lead to what you want. Self-improvement and romance are in the stars.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take the time to fact-check before you pass along information on the 20th and 21st. Someone will get numbers or names mixed up, affecting your or someone else’s reputation. Pay attention to detail and refrain from making snap decisions or judgments. Refrain from initiating unnecessary change that might disrupt your home or lifestyle. Chat with people you can relate to on the 22nd and 23rd, and it will change your perspective regarding what you want to sign up for and what you want to avoid. Conversations will come from the heart on the 24th, 25th and 26th. You should listen carefully and note any emotional inflections you hear to determine how to respond. Don’t pussyfoot around a situation when truth and honesty are necessary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Set the stage for success on the 20th and 21st. How you deal with others and what you choose to share will make a difference in the outcome for you and those you count on for assistance. A well-thought-out plan will enhance your chance to learn and raise your qualifications and income. Tone down the rhetoric on the 22nd and 23rd. Anger and emotions will surface if you are too quick to respond or take an offensive position when it’s not necessary. Concentrate on getting things done rather than discussing what you don’t want to do. Someone you connect with on the 24th, 25th, and 26th will be more impressed by what you say and do than by how much money you spend. Romance is on the rise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your plans to yourself on the 20th and 21st until you have clarity regarding your results. A unique approach to an old idea will be cost-efficient and make you look like a genius. Don’t spend unnecessarily. Pick up the pace and let your passion lead the way on the 22nd and 23rd. A good work ethic, along with a hands-on approach, will boost your reputation and your confidence. Travel and educational pursuits will offer insight into the possibilities and give you the discipline and courage to pursue your dreams. Tone things down a tad on the 24th, 25th, and 26th. Stifle making an emotional response or giving anyone insight into how you feel or what you will do next. Your success lies in your ability to keep a secret.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be drawn to people unlike yourself on the 20th and 21st. Before you become enamored, take the time to size up who you are dealing with and how legitimate they are. Refuse to take anyone’s word as gospel. Verify information before you participate. Take care of unfinished business on the 22nd and 23rd. Address documents due to expiration or medical issues that slow you down. Getting on top of matters before it’s too late will ease stress and position you for a better lifestyle. Keep an open mind on the 24th, 25th, and 26th, but don’t believe everything you hear. Uncertainty is apparent due to misleading information. When in doubt, maintain simplicity and be reasonable. Concentrate on personal growth instead of trying to change others. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take care of business on the 20th and 21st and get on with your life. Overthinking or overdoing things will work against you. Size up, be precise, and put your energy into finishing what you start. Put a budget in place and refuse to let anyone talk you into something you cannot afford or don’t want to pursue. It’s time to run the show and make things happen on the 22nd and 23rd. Show your leadership abilities and do your best to make changes that make your dreams a reality. Pay attention to investments on the 24th, 25th, and 26th and where and how you use your money. A false impression regarding how much you have or can do will put you in jeopardy. Avoid events that put your health at risk.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An activity or event on the 20th and 21st that offers an opportunity to participate in a cause you care about will pay off. Someone you connect with will enlighten you regarding what and how you can contribute and propose insight into prosperous opportunities. Take the initiative on the 22nd and 23rd to gather information and to set an example for others. What you do will have a more significant impact than what you say. A passionate attitude on the 24th, 25th, and 26th will start an emotional conversation with someone you encounter. Think twice before you participate in a heavy discussion. Have your facts straight before you begin, and be willing to listen and compromise. A change of heart is apparent. Choose peace and love over discord and hatred. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Change will be in your best interest on the 20th and 21st. Size up your situation, consider what makes you happy, and adjust your life to suit your needs. Size down, declutter, and be a minimalist if it will help you put things in perspective and ease your stress. Reach out to groups or services on the 22nd and 23rd that can offer insight into what’s available and how to reach your goal by going through the proper channels without jeopardizing your well-being or reputation. Don’t hesitate to learn something new on the 24th, 25th, and 26th. Reluctance to take a step in a new direction will not help you get ahead. Be open to suggestions and willing to put in the time to raise your profile and manifest new and exciting opportunities.

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