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After the struggle that was September, the small bumps in October's road will feel like practically nothing. Go ahead and exhale, for you can expect much smoother sailing throughout the coming month!

The celestial show begins on October 3, when Venus floats into Virgo. This altruistic match will encourage you to lend a helping hand; in fact, you won't feel completely fulfilled until you've dedicated time to someone in need.

Then, on October 5, Saturn swoops in with the month's biggest astrological news: This somber planet is about to move out of Libra to take up residence in dark, secretive Scorpio! Saturn has no time for frivolity or excess, so it will force you to cut anything unnecessary out of your life. And since Scorpio rules sexuality, intimate relationships, joint finances, and personal transformation, those are the exact areas where Saturn will turn its focus. This won't be the easiest of transits ... but after everything you went through last month, you'll be able to take whatever Saturn and Scorpio dish out with unwavering resolve.

Fortunately, October 7 sees Mars catapult into Sagittarius, adding further fuel to this Fire sign's outspokenness and indicating that it's time to stop talking and start doing! The very next day, Mars aligns itself with Neptune, making for an extra-glamorous October 8!

Things then slow down for a few days before October 15 comes along with a huge burst of energy in the form of three significant cosmic events! On this date, the Libra Sun partners with Jupiter to bring a fortuitous boost of morale. Meanwhile, the new Moon in Libra gives you an opportunity to start afresh with close relationships -- indeed, it's time to let bygones be bygones and move ahead. Finally, Mars and Uranus inspire grand ideas as they come together in a trine.

A roadblock of sorts will appear in the second half of the month as the Sun moves into Scorpio on October 23. In and of itself, this transit simply represents a change of focus. In this case, however, the Sun is activating the very same traits Saturn is trying to reign in. Adding to this tension, the Sun will butt heads with Saturn on October 25, leaving you feeling a bit downbeat and intensely secretive.

Thankfully, the month will go out on a high note as Mars swings opposite Jupiter on October 28. You'll enjoy an overabundance of confidence, allowing you to finally throw caution to the wind and bring one of your crazy dreams to life!