This time of year when the sun is in your opposite sign (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) is rough. It's when arguments escalate, fights increase in frequency, and the urge to kick over the game board and to walk out is strongest. Oppositional energies are always high-strung and tense, but they can also be insightful if you know how to work with them. Sometimes the root of our frustration isn't with our partner, but with ourselves. Be the change that you wish to see and he will respond accordingly. He won't be able to help it. It's human nature.
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On Oct. 25 Venus will conjoin Jupiter in that part of your solar chart that pertains to matters of the heart. Compare where you were a year ago to where you are now. You will undoubtedly see how far you've traveled and how much things have improved — especially in your private life. Who would have thought that the downward spiral you went through would have resulted in you having such a fulfilling life and relationship? This only goes to show that things do have a way of working out despite our preconceived notions and fixed expectations.
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All's well that ends well when astrology's two benefic planets — Venus and Jupiter — come together in that part of your solar chart that pertains to hearth and home on Oct. 25. This brings to an end a longstanding family feud or property dispute. The truce can appear as a legal settlement, the enforcement of a prior agreement or the timely intervention of an older relative who brings good humor and wisdom to the proceedings. There are bound to be some fires left burning (Mars doesn't leave Virgo until Nov. 12) but whatever ceasefire you effect at this time will stand.
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You've paid your dues relationship-wise and are free to pursue what you want. But like with any animal that's been liberated from captivity, your first move will be to return to familiar ground. You might look for relationships with unavailable men or where you're providing safe harbor to the walking emotionally wounded. Thankfully the Venus/Pluto trine on Oct. 23 shows that there's a healthy crop of men out there who are eager to change your mind. Be open to what comes your way romantically over the next four weeks and you'll never have to settle for less again.
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Your family life is on the mend. Loved ones may not be ready to press each other to their bosoms just yet, but at least they'll air kiss and make up. Perhaps the best part of all this is that your home is finally your castle again. No more marauding relatives looking to empty your stores or fire-breathing in-laws trying to storm the barricades. However, this might be a good time to ask where everybody's going to be spending the holidays. The fact that they're talking to each other again could introduce a different set of problems.
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You got what you were after, so why are you still checking out other guys? It's to be expected when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your sign (Oct. 25). Famous for coupling, these two planets are also equally famous for playing the field. In your case, this is more of a self-esteem thing than a roving eye thing. You want to be sure you're making the right choice and that you're not settling for second best. There's nothing wrong with shopping around before you buy as long as you make sure that the deal you have doesn't get away.
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You know it's not right to force a fit, but that won't stop you from trying. Everything about him looks good on paper. He's handsome, makes good money, knows all the right people and is quite the catch. Unfortunately there's something missing and it's hard to identify what it is. It's almost like there's no person behind the persona, no substance to the image. You'll want to pay attention to these signs when Venus forms a trine to Pluto on Oct. 23. If you still feel empty after this encounter, then you'll know that there's nothing there.
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There's nothing wrong with taking him back. He fills a void right now and you just don't feel ready to go it alone. Friends will admonish you for using him. And what if you are? Selfish isn't bad — especially if the other person doesn't have a problem with it. Things probably won't work out in the long run, but that doesn't mean you should deny yourself. When you've grown tired of your security blanket you'll fold it up and put it away but for now a warm body next to you late at night doesn't feel so bad.
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You'll be rubbing shoulders with all of the movers and shakers at work this week. Venus conjunct Jupiter at the top of your solar horoscope shows that you're the office favorite. It also shows that somebody upstairs has been crushing on you and could make a move on the 23d. This sort of thing is always dicey so you'll want to think long and hard about it. If a fling is his thing, then tell him to look elsewhere. If not? Take your time getting to know each other. It's not like either of you is going anywhere.
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Long-distance relationships used to be frowned upon but that was before Skype and frequent-flyer miles made them user-friendly. Not only are relationships with people from out of state (and even out of country) becoming more typical, they're even looked upon as healthy because they don't interfere with your day-to-day life. It's something to consider as Venus approaches her conjunction to Jupiter on Oct. 25. You always swore to yourself that you would never fall in love with someone who wasn't local, but now it looks like this may be a rule that's worth breaking — or at least bending.
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Whoops! It looks like that person you took up as your latest lost cause has gotten the wrong idea. Aquarians are often drawn to underdogs and their plights. And given your commitment to helping people to help themselves it's easy for people to misinterpret your good intentions — especially when you can be so zealous and single-minded about turning around their lives. But just because you're passionate about rescuing doesn't mean that you fall in love with your rescues and this is something you will have to explain on Oct. 23. He won't like it at first, but he'll understand.
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You're finally ready to make a commitment. People often accuse Libras of taking forever to choose a partner but they've got nothing on you. Your reaction to swearing yourself to one person is like a fish caught up in a net. You'll flap about and twist your body until you can wiggle free and dive back into the water. The Venus/Jupiter conjunction in Virgo on Oct. 25 shows that you'll switch your status from "single" to "in a relationship." This conjunction happens once every 12 years — which is about how long it takes you to make up your mind.