Your Horoscope for the Week of October 1

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From Cosmopolitan

Don't sugarcoat the truth this week! With a balance of compassion, Tuesday’s Mercury/Pluto square gives us the momentum to speak honestly. If there’s something you need to say, there’s someone who needs to hear it. Then, on Friday, Venus retrograde in Scorpio begins, and relationships will undergo the universe’s review for 40 days. Past and present lovers will help you redefine romance for the future.

~*~Aries~*~

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Is it really just office politics, Aries? Boundaries could have been broken. You have every right to speak up on Tuesday. Say, “I experienced...” to own your reflection. Venus retrograde on Friday reviews your sector of intimacy and sexual health. Try to make decisions a bit more than pleasure and fun.

~*~Taurus~*~

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The Battle of the Big and Little Picture continues, Taurus! Consider whether proactive joy or responsibility could be the helpful solution to Tuesday’s possible stress. Past lovers return on Friday, thanks to Venus retrograde, offering closure where you need it or to help you deepen the bonds you have with current partners.

~*~Gemini~*~

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Share nicely with others, Gemini! Tuesday could have you more overprotective of what’s yours. If it’s irrational, just breathe it out, but speak up if boundaries risk being crossed. Venus retrograde on Friday have you focusing on nutrition, wellness, and mental health. Schedule overdue doctor, therapy, or even dentist appointments to make the most of this helpful transit.

~*~Cancer~*~

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Do romantic partners cherish your feelings, Cancer? Do you value your romantic partner’s feelings equally? Tuesday’s transit asks for balance between understanding and being understood. Venus retrograde beginning on Friday inspires you to own your confidence and security more passionately. You’ll learn how to love yourself more deeply so you can love others.

~*~Leo~*~

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How are you doing in the verbal communication department, Leo? On Tuesday, choose your words carefully, and listen attentively to avoid miscommunication. Venus retrograde on Friday helps you express your sensitivity, empathy, and compassion. Try to see your vulnerabilities and imperfections as your greatest gifts for love and belonging for the rewards of this transit.

~*~Virgo~*~

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You create an external stirring when you want to get the job done, Virgo. Tuesday asks for the internal power. Ask yourself: What values inform my confidence? Venus retrograde on Friday gets to the heart of relationship matters-communication. It’ll strengthen your verbal and listening skills beautifully.

~*~Libra~*~

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Happy Birthday, Libra! If you see vulnerability as weakness, be willing to change your mind on Tuesday-tell the story of your heart, even if it’s scary and messy. Venus retrograde beginning on Friday wants you to save your birthday money. Book the vacation, and indulge after November!

~*~Scorpio~*~

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You have one foot in this world but one foot out of it, Scorpio-your intuition and dreams are so powerful. You may have to speak on it this Tuesday. Venus turns retrograde in your sign this Friday, and your value and love life will be tested. Be willing to change your mind to receive the lessons positively.

~*~Sagittarius~*~

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Are you showing up for your friends to keep the relationships strong? Are they showing up for you? Tuesday’s square could help you see the mutuality. Venus turns retrograde in your endings and healing sector on Friday and could help if you need closure or to let go of the lover you have now.

~*~Capricorn~*~

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The scales of professional justice bend to your favor on Tuesday, Capricorn. If you’ve hustled for a work outcome, it’s coming. Venus turns retrograde on Friday, which will blur the lines between lover and friend. Is it a crush and connection or is it comfort? You’ll know soon.

~*~Aquarius~*~

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Are you optimistic about closure, Aquarius? Tuesday wants you to break up with the devil you know, so let go of the certainty of the present, and embrace the optimism of what’s to come. Venus turns retrograde in your career sector, which could bring female mentors and support to help you advance your goals.

~*~Pisces~*~

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Tuesday will have your friends showing you their true selves so you may believe them. Venus turns retrograde in your optimism sector on Friday. Ask yourself, “Am I optimistic about love and belonging?” Ask the universe to inspire a change of heart.

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