Your Weekly Horoscope: October 14 - October 20, 2020
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Remember to follow the rule of RE’s for the current retrogrades: reflect, reassess and realign. The new moon in your sign on the 16th of this week is likely to kick up a huge mess of feelings. Whether things are frustrating or going your way, this is a time of consequences for you, sweet Libra. Don’t allow petty distractions to pull your focus; now is the time for taking accountability for the emotional impact your actions over the past six months have had on your relationships.
Learn more about what it means to be a Libra.
Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Slow down and let people and situations reveal themselves to you, Scorpio. This week may find you feeling restless and impatient with your progress—which can incline you to jump to conclusions without even realizing it. Instead of acting out of impulse, strive to be lovingly self-protective and grounded in your approach. There’s so much fear and uncertainty in the air at this time, and your best move will be a somewhat cautious one. Choose your responses wisely.
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Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
You can’t know what will come of your actions, no matter how hard you try. The key is to not be so fixated on the outcome of what you do that you miss out on the process, Sagittarius. This week, your fear of failure or of upsets and struggle can serve as a self-fulfilling prophecy if you’re not careful. Take the time you need to unpack what you’re concerned about so that you can honour the wisdom in your fears without investing in whatever defences that they kick up, my impulsive friend.
Learn more about what it means to be Sagittarius.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
The Libra new moon on the 16th may present some challenges to your relationships that you’re not fully prepared for. Strive to respond to what’s really happening, instead of the surface layer of whatever discord or upsets you’re confronted with. Even as you’re engaging in struggles, it’s important that you don’t forget who you are or let others define you. Apply the lessons of your past to this week's relationship issues. Just do your best, even if you feel your worst, my love.
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Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
It’s not enough to have good intuition, you need to be able to listen to it, decode it and then trust yourself enough to act on it. Do what you need to do to be able to actually leverage what your instincts are saying this week, Aquarius. In the words of Dr. Emy Monday, “It may not be your fault, but it can still be your responsibility”. Trust your instincts and rise to the occasion because it’s the right thing to do, not because you have to.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
Boundaries can be hard and scary, but not because they’re complicated or harmful. It’s because in order to have them, you have to really know yourself, honour that knowledge and once you communicate them, risk other people being disappointed or upset by them. All that said, it’s totally worth the cost. Love yourself and others enough to clarify what does and does not work for you, Pisces. Work with what you’ve got to give now and you’ll have more to give in the long run.
Learn more about what it means to be Pisces.
Aries
March 21-April 19
On the 16th there will be a Libra new moon in your relationship house, but with it is likely to come some heavy consequences, Aries. Whatever comes up in your relationships around this date is likely to be the result of some long developing dynamics—whether you knew they were developing or not. You don’t need to understand where others are coming from in order to respect their feelings. Show up with empathy and listen with an open heart this week, my fiery friend.
Learn more about what it means to be Aries.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
If you don’t like it, change it. You have a really clear understanding of what’s happening around and within you, Taurus. Don’t allow insecurity or even diplomacy to stop you from doing what you know needs to get done, this week. Putting yourself out there has consequences, but so does doing nothing. Take risks in favour of what you believe in, even when it’s risky. This is the time to act from your values, and be ambitious where it counts.
Learn more about what it means to be Taurus.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
As you strive to embody new perspectives and change how you engage with the world around you, you’re likely to be confronted by some old anxieties and outdated beliefs about yourself. Try to limit how much time you allow yourself to run over the same thoughts or problems this week, twin star. This is a time for activating based on what you’ve already figured out or decided to do, not scrapping your progress. Use common sense but don’t reinvent the wheel, my love.
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Cancer
June 22-July 22
When you’re dealing with frustrations or disappointments, it’s easy to get fatalistic. This week, however, the very things that are upsetting you are also the things that are trying to get your love, care and attention. It’s okay to feel bad when things are hard, but don’t let hurt feelings stop you from asking from the business of your heart, Moonchild. It’s important that you maintain a big picture view of the landscape before you, and that you act accordingly.
Learn more about what it means to be Cancer.
Leo
July 23-Aug. 22
It’s been a bit of a rough road, hasn’t it, Leo? No matter what you do, there are going to be consequences. Your job is to make sure that you can live with what you’re putting out there. Instead of rushing to find solutions or distractions, take your time and be really intentional about your participation. It’s far better to be uncomfortable in the short term as you sort out your feelings and thoughts than to rush through, dragging your confusion with you.
Learn more about what it means to be a Leo.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
While things may be more than a little overwhelming this week, it’s not for nothing, Virgo. You need to change. You’ve been changing. Now is the time for you to sit with your vulnerability around becoming something new. Your life is yours to live; this means that at times you need to do what’s right for you, even if it confounds others, or requires that your relationships must change, too. Embrace the path you’ve chosen, even if it’s scary, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be a Virgo.
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Jessica Lanyadoo is the host of the twice weekly Astrology + Advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, and the author of Astrology For Real Relationships.