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Your Weekly Horoscopes: October 29 to November 4, 2023

It's time to get serious

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Eclipse season is now in the rearview, but that doesn’t mean things are going to calm down. October ends with a spicy conjunction of Mercury and Mars on the 29th putting hot takes and hard truths front and center. Throughout the week, things are somehow both hectic and romantic, lucky and confusing, surprising and disorienting. Put simply: the Halloween costumes are going to be weird this year.

Meanwhile, Saturn—planet of discipline and structure—stations direct on the 4th, ending a long retrograde period that began back on June 17th. We may be in the thick of it, but cosmic summer vacation is officially over, and it’s time to get serious.

(Horoscopes follow for each sign. If you know your rising sign, reading for that sign too will provide further insight.)

Your Monthly Horoscopes: October 2023


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Aries (March 21 - April 19)

You’re not usually one to bite your tongue, but back in late August, you decided to keep your opinion to yourself. You had bigger fish to fry. At the time, it felt like things were going to just blow over, but on the 29th, you realize how staying quiet has actually made things way worse in the long-term, and finally let it all out. Sure, it might rub some people the wrong way, but you have to look out for yourself first.

This week’s mantra: “Expose.”

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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Eclipse season was revelatory, and for you, the best remedy for all the disruption and change is to keep trying new things! This week, you’re inspired to keep pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone: trying a new recipe, taking class with a different Pilates instructor and switching up your after work happy hour spot. You never know where you might find a fresh start.

This week’s mantra: “Switch.”

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Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

This week for you is about calling the literal or figurative exterminator. Those pests (or that annoying coworker) that seemed like a minor issue back in August have slowly taken on a life of their own and it’s time to assert your boundaries. Some might be surprised by your hot takes and swift actions, but the truth is: this isn’t anything new. What’s coming up now has been building for a long time.

This week’s mantra: “Release.”

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Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

More than most, you need a hot bath and an entire box of pore strips to clear away all the tumult of eclipse season. As Mercury meets Mars on the 29th, you’re inspired to get back into an old hobby—with a vengeance! You’re weaponizing your pastimes. On Monday, you’re pulling the crochet hooks out of storage and by the weekend, you’re finishing a scarf and headed to a local meetup to share patterns.

This week’s mantra: “Pasttime.”

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Leo (July 23 - August 22)

The last few weeks have brought plenty of shake ups to both your public and private life. Though things are still decidedly not chill, you get some good news on the 3rd that boosts your morale and brings major relief. Some new responsibilities get thrown on your plate at the end of the week, and it’s much easier to get through them with an optimistic outlook.

This week’s mantra: “Bright side.”

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Virgo (August 23 - September 23)

Back in August, you were on the precipice of figuring out some major blocks in your personal and professional life, but then you got busy and distracted. As Mercury meets Mars on the 29th though, things finally click into place, as you get both the room in your schedule and cash that you need to break through to your next phase.

This week’s mantra: Decide.”

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Libra (September 23 - October 21)

There have been many ups and downs in the past few weeks and through it all, it’s been hard to shake the feeling that everyone’s talking about you behind your back. You skip wearing a costume to the office Halloween party on the 31st to avoid getting feedback, but end up getting endlessly complimented on your outfit instead! Self-esteem boosts are abundant this week. What a relief!

This week’s mantra: “Lift.”

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Scorpio (October 22 - November 21)

There have been many ups and downs in the past few weeks and through it all, it’s been hard to shake the feeling that everyone’s talking about you behind your back. You skip wearing a costume to the office Halloween party on the 31st to avoid getting feedback, but end up getting endlessly complimented on your outfit instead! Self-esteem boosts are abundant this week. What a relief!

This week’s mantra: “Lift.”

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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Anxiety is high for you this week, Sagittarius. Eclipse season is over, but you’re still sitting around worried about a bunch of stuff that’s out of your control. As Jupiter faces off with the sun on the 3rd, you’re faced with a problem that can only be solved by jumping into action and getting your hands dirty. Relief comes when you think less and do more.

This week’s mantra: “Take the plunge.”

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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

Since your ruling planet Saturn stationed retrograde back in mid-June, you’ve been in your annual period of review and introspection. As Saturn stations direct on the 4th, you take one last deep breath before jumping into a very busy last two months of the year. Time to set deadlines for projects, gather supplies for holiday parties and try as best as you can to fit self-care into your daily schedule.

This week’s mantra: “Shuffle.”

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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Since your ruling planet Saturn stationed retrograde on June 17th, you’ve been in your annual period of review and reflection, especially around your income and personal finances. You’ve been spending less on pleasure so that you can save for something big. As Saturn stations direct on the 4th, you hit another budgeting milestone. Get a little treat to celebrate.

This week’s mantra: “Sweet.”

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Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Eclipse season brought shake ups to both your finances and your daily routines, and this week feels like getting your sea legs back after the ship hit choppy waters. Relief arrives on the 3rd as the sun faces off with Jupiter bringing you good news around travel or education. Though it feels like a headache to shuffle things around once again, expanding your mind is worth the money and the time.

This week’s mantra: “Grow.”

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  • Astrologer and writer of PureWow's weekly and monthly horoscopes
  • Consulting astrologer based in Brooklyn
  • Host of the "Good Fortunes" podcast