Gemini Horoscope for October 2017

This is a month of surprises, Gemini, and of unexpected revelation. It is also a time of huge intuition for you, which may provide better information than logical rational planning. Your ruler, Mercury, having straightened out from its retrograde last month, and also the weeks of its retrograde shadow, you are emerging from a period of introspective mulling over of your very depths. A general sense of mystical authenticity that at times supersedes three-d physical realities pervades your soul, along with new-found awareness of how childhood trauma may have affected you all your adult life, preventing in some cases the forward progress that you have been desiring. This having taken you into reflection regarding both current family dynamics, along with core issues related to family of origin, these internal dynamics remain on your mind through September. You emerge during this month into the light of greater awareness concerning your true situation, involving inner as well as outer agendas.


The following was written by this month's guest columnist Elodie St-Onge-Aubut of 9th House Astrology

The month of October begins with a Full Moon in Aries on the 5th, which highlights your contribution within your community. You have reached the end of a project, and you may receive praise for your hard work and see your efforts rewarded. Teamwork was likely a big part of this process; acknowledge your teammates and celebrate your achievements together. This completion should also bring a fresh sense of possibilities and confidence in regards to what you can accomplish.

The second week of October should bring a long-awaited answer or clarity around an issue that has bothered you for some time. This could range from a legal matter to a relationship issue that has been dragging out for too long. Regardless of what comes up during this time, the revelations are sure to create a ripple effect and change your perspective considerably on the matter, which will help you to move forward. Power struggles are possible around October 9th and 10th – people could be looking for a fight; avoid confrontations and stay away from manipulative tactics.

This month will support your on-going process of eliminating stressors and finding creative ways to deal with anxiety. Do not let tension build up to the point where it affects your health; Finding pro-active solutions to deal with your stress could be as easy as cutting the sugar from your diet or starting a new project. You can choose to be busy for the sake of being busy and possibly create more stress, OR you can choose to be busy with something that will bring long-term rewards. Detaching yourself from people's drama will also help you relax considerably. Even though you are well intentioned, remember that it is not your responsibility to carry everyone's burdens. You can regroup by letting go of your need to be all things for all people. It might seem daunting to put your foot down but you will not get the respect you deserve as long as you let others step all over you; you benefit by learning to assert yourself clearly to avoid misunderstandings.

The New Moon in Libra toward the end of the month, on the 19th, will support the renewal of leisurely activities in your life. Give yourself permission to create more time for hobbies that excite the kid in you. As we get older, we burden ourselves with so many responsibilities that we often forget to let go and make space for plain old fun. You've worked hard in the last year at being a dutiful, responsible and diligent adult. This New Moon is your cue to bring more pleasure, romance and downtime into your life. Other people are part of this equation and this New Moon in Libra is your signal to set fresh intentions around relationships, let go of your cynicism, and let optimism permeate your vision. Make room for fresh air to enter this part of your life and trust that all the work you have done on yourself this year will bear fruit and bring new and exciting people into your circle.