The changes keep coming this week, as Scorpio season kicks off (24 Oct AEST; 23 Oct GMT), ushering in a big shift and a little less angst. If you’ve been feeling extra drained, expect a noticeable turnaround as the sun gets some distance from the south node. With the end of eclipse season is in sight, and a fiery finale coming our way next weekend (Oct 28 GMT, Oct 29 AEST), we’re afforded a sweet moment of “I-think-I-can” as Jupiter and Venus join forces to bring a burst of much-needed optimism at the start of the week. It’s the blockbuster finish to a seriously turbulent 18 months, highlighting security, trust and our money. Your key takeaway? Wherever you can, choose the path that offers less drama and more calm; easy street never looked so good.
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ARIES AND ARIES RISING
Repeat after me: Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Not an easy pill to swallow for Aries folk, but the truth is, after the shakeup you’ve endured, you need and deserve a bit of reprieve. This eclipse season has been a lot. The good news is, the gnarliest moments (at least for Aries peeps) are behind you. So this week, a little bit of R&R is in order. As Scorpio season lights up the areas in life where you rely on other people, try (hard as it is) to let the people you love help with some heavy lifting.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
There’s light at the end of the tunnel this week, as the final eclipse in your home sign coincides with resolution and clarity you’ve been craving. But before you get there, take advantage of a wave of good vibes on Monday (all time zones) by doing something straight up, fun. A little bit of time out doing something embodied, earthy and a little bit indulgent (a massage or facial could be perfect) is the ideal way to celebrate the end of what has been a tumultuous 18 months. Remember as things wrap up, letting go is a necessary part of moving on. Out with the old!
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
What’s your calendar looking like this week? If you’ve been managing the uncertainty of eclipse season by overloading your schedule, consider this your mindfulness bell to slow down. While Scorpio season will highlight the holes in your boat (especially around productivity), the need to say “no” at work is loud and clear around Tuesday (all time zones). It’s a good primer for next weekend when the eclipses signal the final act in what has been an 18-month shake up around your work and daily routine. Now is the time to make choices based on what feels most aligned for your mental wellbeing.
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
As a moon-ruled person, eclipses hit you harder than most. The good news is, they’re almost over! Bending and yielding to the change is the only way to make it through without feeling completely tapped out. It can be draining, but with the Sun and Saturn on your side mid-week (all time zones), locking down plans for a much-needed break will put a little spring in your step. Even if you won’t actually be packing your bags for three or six months, you can bet the feeling of receiving that booking confirmation will refill your cup. The question is, where will you go? As long as it’s somewhere with water, you can’t go wrong.
LEO AND LEO RISING
Drum roll please! This week marks a major milestone for Leo folks, as the Taurus/Scorpio eclipses finally come to an end and you get the closure you’ve been hanging out for. After an 18-month shake up, especially around your career, the final piece of the puzzle falls into place. Where you’re headed next, or where you’re deciding to stay should be a whole lot clearer after next weekend. Taking dramatic changes in your stride may not come easily but trust that anything that’s wrapping up, is very much not meant to be coming with you into your next chapter.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
Feeling flexible? Those glorious Virgo adaptability muscles will come in very handy this week as the final eclipse in a dramatic Scorpio/Taurus chapter unfolds. Change is the only certainty, as this last instalment signals the end of an era. As you’re prompted to let go of a something (or someone) that has felt all-consuming, the eclipse marks a fresh start, where you’re invited to prioritise ease, patience and pleasure. Yep, you read that right, why not choose the road less difficult and see where it leads, you might just be pleasantly surprised.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
How are you doing? If you’re still standing after the past couple of weeks, give yourself a pat on the back. This eclipse season has been a big one for Libra folks. With Scorpio season well under way, you should feel the intensity of the overall mood back off somewhat. The pressure to shed a skin, and let go (whether you’re ready or not) of a version of yourself, feels a little less imminent. Now, you turn your attention to financial matters, and next weekend’s eclipse draws a line in the sand after an 18-month period of flip-flopping over what’s next. You don’t need to do it all yourself, trust you can join forces and pool your resources, and that life will be a whole lot easier for it.
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
This week is a major moment for Scorpio people who have been through what may have felt like a cosmic washing machine the past 18-months. As we reach the end of a very personal storyline, you’ll get one final cue to be brave, take a deep breath and let go. As scary as it may feel, trust that the release will clear the way for new growth and a more grounded, straightforward way of being. Allowing yourself to get comfortable with the idea that you might be stronger in a team of two, and that things don’t always have to be Worst Case Scenario will be your most profound lesson. You’ve got this!
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
Are you ready for a shake-up? As next weekend’s eclipse signal a big shift around your work, your next decision is getting a big boost from Mars and Jupiter. As the two face off, you’ve got the chance to take a leap or make a break for something that could feel incredibly intense. Scary as it may seem, wrapping up an old storyline (including healing old wounds) is absolutely necessary in order for you to sow new seeds in greener pastures. Let yourself believe that things really could be that easy and when the opportunity arises, just do it.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
No sign is more acutely aware that everything has an end date, more than Capricorn. Nevertheless, when tectonic shifts start to take place and you can see the tides are turning, you might still feel a little overwhelmed. As next weekend’s eclipse invites you to resolve a social hang-up or even an entire relationship that’s been dragging you down, trust that choosing the calmer, more predictable path (or person) is the best decision you can make for yourself, and your future.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
It’s the end of an era this week as an 18-month long period of upheaval and intensity around your work and home finally starts to calm down. With Mars and Jupiter daring you to take a leap, the final development you’ve been waiting for presents itself. Choosing ease, calm and tranquillity rather than assuming every situation or environment has to be a bare-knuckle fight is the trick to working with the energy. When the sliding doors open, don’t be afraid to take a deep breath, and leap through.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
Are you ready for a refresh? With the end of eclipse season in sight, your mission this week is to let yourself move and flow with the currents. Mid-week looks especially nice for locking in future plans, as the Sun and Saturn join forces to help solidify far-flung plans. Next weekend, as the tides turn and you’re invited to reframe your definition of community. Allow yourself to consider a place or connection where the pace of life is slower, sweeter and more connected to nature. The past 18 months have been leading you to this a calmer escape.
This story originally appeared on GRAZIA International.