Your Horoscope for the Week of October 19

This week is coming in hot! Mercury in Scorpio aspects the Nodes of Destiny and Mars in Scorpio on the 19th and 20th of October. Communication might sting, as we’re not holding back from being messy and upfront.

The New Moon in Libra on October 21 helps us start a new journey in matters of the heart and redefine our interpersonal connections. Neptune Retrograde moves back into Pisces on the 22nd, allowing us to embrace our mystical visions and explore our emotions.

Scorpio season begins on October 22, thinning the veil between the spiritual and physical worlds. The Sun squares Pluto in Aquarius on October 24, intensifying emotions and relationships.

Mercury links up with Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn Retrograde in Pisces on the 24th and 25th, making issues seem bigger than they are. The best way to deal with this is to stand confidently and know that this is merely a moment.

Be careful not to assert your power with your squad because you could make frenemies out of friends. Before challenging their perspective, understand they can have their own opinion. If they disagree, then don’t engage with their stubbornness. Lay out the facts and drop the argument until they come around.

You’re feeling your S.O. hard and want to be loved by them. You should be golden if you don’t use manipulative tactics to get your way (or vice versa). You really do not have to be aggressive or create conflict for TLC. They’ll give it to you without the theatrics.

Your energy is fire, Gemini! While you’re known to do the work of two people, you are taking on tasks, pushing you to do the labor of four. Have a few moments of calm to ensure you don’t have a meltdown. Everyone needs a break now and again, including you.

People say your head is in the sand. The reality is that you’re staying out of the drama and in your lane. There might be moments when you need to speak up and defend others. For the most part, you’ll keep quiet unless there is a cause worth fighting for.

TBH, it may seem as though your family is coming at you with criticism, they're actually trying to let you know that they desperately want to improve the dynamic. They have a funny way of showing it. Hear them out before brushing them off. This is a week to heal.

Nothing is too taboo for you, Virgo! This week, you’re hanging up the pristine vibes that everyone presumes about you and trading them in for openness. If that requires you to share everything from your favorite color to kinks, so be it! You're not holding back and keeping it real.

Simply put: You want to shake things up with your relationship/crush, but are struggling to find ideal words to express to them. Before you put your foot in your mouth or scream out, take a beat to find the ideal way to articulate your feelings without ruffling their feathers.

No one knows more than you about the temperature in the room pertaining to relationships and situations, so it is vital to acknowledge your intuition and stop letting people gaslight you. The more you run away from your innermost sentiments, the harder it’ll be to connect with your true self.

Love is blossoming around you, making your heart beat a little faster. Before you jump into the situationship, keep one foot on the ground. You don’t want to be swept away in a delusion to ensure only realistic expectations are met. You will be ready for the next phase soon.

Your friends have a lot of opinions, but nothing that allows you to feel grounded now. Before you start a rumble with your crew, try to have a chill conversation to understand where they’re coming from. They’re probs protecting you; however, it’s not coming across how they intend it to.

The lesser-seen competitive side of you is coming out this week as you face off with a coworker about a promotion you deserve and earned. They won’t see your slick attitude coming that secures the job. Just be sure not to do anything shady except show sass and boss up.

A former boo is trying to get in touch, and won’t get the hint that you’ve moved on and are in a different headspace. Before giving in, stand your ground. It’s ok to be the slippery fish who got away. Let that be their romantic ending as you live unregretfully.