193
Illustration: Tanya Cooper at The Illustration Room
engage in a form of therapy,
such as somatic experiencing,
to heal unresolved wounds.
Retreat and reflect, and by
month’s end you’ll have
a new perspective on the
darker aspects of your life.CAPRICORN
DEC 23 – JAN 20
The next few weeks are a call
to reconsider your hopes and
dreams, and the people you
socialise with. You might find
tension pushing you to set
new boundaries on the 2nd
and 11th. Trust is delicate –
do what you must to preserve
it in your professional life.
Mid-month onwards you’ll be
more likely to benefit from
collective efforts. Consider
attending networking events
or volunteering some of your
expertise to a cause on the
12th, 24th and 27th.AQUARIUS
JAN 21 – FEB 19
October’s astrology asks you
to hold fast to personal and
professional goals, but you
may want to change a path
you’ve been attached to. Try
not to be too stubborn when
it comes to communicating
on the 19th or you could find
yourself in a futile contest of
heel digging. Think about
slowing down to give your
family and health the TLC
they need on the 24th.PISCES
FEB 20 – MAR 20
You’d be wise to connect to
someone who grounds youduring this tumultuous month.
An old flame could drift back
into your life after the 5th.
Keep in mind that you’re likely
coming from very different
places. Don’t lose yourself in
the rush of potential romance.
Our desires are often not
aligned to what we really
want when Venus is moving
retrograde. Consider this
a time to ask the important
questions and ponder what
you want from the big picture,
especially on the 23rd, 29th,
30th and 31st.ARIES
MAR 21 – APR 20
Dynamics with a close friend,
significant others, or even an
open enemy could take on
a volatile tone this month,
especially on the 2nd and
11th. Be wary of competitive
vibes warping into more
serious power struggles,
and be conscious of the light
people paint you in. A falling
out with someone has a
greater potential of airing
out your dirty laundry on
the world stage. Exchanges
you’ve had with others could
turn into a river of secrets and
rumours on the 19th and you
might find it’s time to cut some
people from your circle. Put
an “X” on the 8th and 31st
when you’ll want to rethink
your foes and companions.TAURUS
APR 21 – MAY 21
Your love life will urge you to
reflect heavily on the value of
intimacy and sharing. Work
partnerships may also needdeeper considerations.
Re-evaluate what you want
out of your life path and who
you want by your side. Don’t
be surprised if the people in
your life find it challenging to
adjust to the changes taking
place for you, but do try to be
sensitive. The culmination of
the full moon in Taurus (on the
24th) serves as a spotlight for
your emotions and how you
feel about your relationships.GEMINI
MAY 22 – JUN 21
The next month will compel
you to think critically about
your life’s purpose. Themes
involving authenticity and
integrity will permeate your
day-to-day and give form to
any distant goals. Executing
your objectives is going to
require another person’s time,
money or energy, but access
to powerful resources could
be within your reach on the
22nd. A shared interest in
a spiritual or social movement
might be the connection that
guides you to the support you
need. By month’s end, you’ll
find your focus shifting to
patterns of communication
and how that plays out in
one-on-one scenarios for you.CANCER
JUN 22 – JUL 23
Disagreements about your
approach to caring for your
children (or perhaps a project
you consider your “baby”)
could create tension between
you and a significant other this
month. The next few weeks
see you re-evaluate yourparenting style or creative
processes when tension
peaks on the 2nd and 11th.
By the end of the month,
unexpected developments
will redirect your focus
towards the home, family
and relationship dynamics
involved with them.LEO
JUL 24 – AUG 23
The next few weeks will see
you aware of home and
family. You’ll be deep in
thought about your past and
the challenges you’ve been
through as Mercury swims
via Scorpio’s emotional
waters this month. Whether
it’s obvious or not, this
re-evaluation of your roots
and foundation is central to
navigating radical changes
in your career and life path,
especially on the 23rd, 24th
and 31st. Put a star on the
26th, when compelling truths
will be ready to come to light.VIRGO
AUG 24 – SEP 23
You’ll be susceptible to the
mood and energy of those
around you this month.
Fear, anger and resentment
are feelings to watch out for,
especially on the 10th, 19th,
and 29th. Though they can
fuel your everyday tasks, their
toxicity will stifle you if you
wade through them too long.
Use this time to garner insights
that can be applied to work
or self-destructive habits. At
month’s end, Mercury’s shift
will foreshadow teachings
around your past. Ehoroscopes