Aries

At the early part of this phase your ruling planet Mars is in positive space so you may well have fun with your boundless energy! But, be careful what you say to your loved ones you might find that words slip out that you may regret. This will be an interesting time for you to recreate things maybe even using your talents to change a wardrobe or to look at something from a very different perspective. Also recycle what you can in your surroundings, apart from it making you feel good you are doing something that will be benefit all. Taurus
Your ruling planet is retrograde for a while so until about the 18th of November you may feel a bit introverted and quiet, if this is so. Why not just write in a journal and see what comes up. You could even go on a mini fast where you only eat warm soups, this will help reset your body clock for winter, and if you ease up on the heavier foods for a few days it helps relieve the digestive organs for a while. If your relationship is going through a challenging phase, just sit tight, don't make any decisions until later in the month.

Gemini
Hidden feelings might come to the fore during this time. Sit tight, don't do anything based on these until later in the month. After the 18th of the month the situation will become much clearer and you will feel more in control of these feelings, and even understand where they come from. Focus on daily routine and get yourself organised for the oncoming season with warm clothes, good food, and friends that are good to you and for you. It could be an excellent idea to plan a dinner party around the 18th when Venus goes direct again.

Cancer
This month should be about fun and friends although communication may well be intense, there is something stimulating about intelligent debate. It is great to have some in depth discussions and for the emotional Cancerians the lesson is not to take all communication personally. Focus on your personal creativity and if there is a new idea brewing wait until the waxing moon phase and then if it is still al good idea you should implement it then. Try not to get into the rut of negative thought patterns, you can focus on the good points and build on them.

Leo
There is intense activity at home and you may well find that you are spending more time in the home than you normally do. This is to your advantage, as it is always to your advantage to go with the flow of the planetary energies, fighting nature is just not possible. For your fiery personality the discipline of spending time at home might be strange, but you could rearrange things in the home, even if it is that you repack your bookshelf!

Virgo
Your focus this month may well be on finances or other issues around what you value, you could find that something or someone that you thought would be interesting to you does not come up to scratch or the other way around. Maybe you think that your friendship with some-one is all that it is and it turns into a love affair, although I would caution against our normal behaviour of projection, and that means that you don't assume that the other person is interested until they show you the extent of their interest.

Libra
Your normal friendly peacemaking self is possibly going to feel as though they are missing something, almost as though you want to catch a ball but it slips through your fingers! Don't fret, it is your ruling planet Venus that is still retrograde, so read Taurus' message and enjoy some solitude and quiet time to yourself, because it doesn't happen often and then it will be all go again! Why not plan a massage or Pedi-cure during this time you can only feel better after something like that.

Scorpio
Deep intense and hidden emotions are what appears to be the flavour of the month. Lighten up a bit as you may well find that your sense of fun can be sparked as well! While you are concerned with the practical things in life, there are deep issues that are dancing around in your subconscious mind. If you have any issues that you would like to deal with this month would be an ideal time either to have some form of therapy or hypnotherapy to access the hidden issues that need to be brought to consciousness. Exciting times ahead for you!

Sagittarius
You may be feeling emotionally vulnerable in the middle of the month, but if you get involved with something greater than yourself, such as a charity, and if not you may want to get involved with one. This is the time that you can make a difference. At this time of the astrological month, it appears that the energy that you spend should be on other people, while you deal with your own internal dialogue privately and be kind to yourself and others.

Capricorn
This may well be one of those times in your life where you do actually get awarded or at least noticed for your contribution to society or at least other people are going to recognise you for what you are doing. You are not scared of hard work and this is to your advantage, if you have been thinking about going back to studying something this may well be a good time to do it. Remember to acknowledge your emotions as well as your intellect.

Aquarius
Philosophical debate may be the flavour of the day, but if you become emotionally attached to your ideas you may find it hard to resist a verbal argument! Keep your temper and then you can debate but first, be sure that you do know your facts. You may find that you want to change your savings accounts or something like that, just leave things well alone for the next month, or so, see what happens in January, but maybe you should think of making your own Christmas presents this year. Apart from the fact that it is really appreciated you will enjoy being creative.

Pisces
You may feel that destiny has dealt a hand you are not sure how to play. Stay with it and live in the present! The past may well affect us but the discipline is to deal with what is happening now. You may find that important things are delayed because of odd reasons. But the most important thing for you to remember now is to put your best foot forward! Brush up and look good no matter what the occasion. You will find that unexpected people will take you seriously.

About Bernie
Bernie Rowen relocated to Scotland from South Africa, where she had a counselling practiced based on Jungian principles and shamanic work. She has published 2 books, Massage, published by New Holland Publishing and Natural Solutions an A-Z of natural healing published by Metz press. She holds many qualifications in Natural Medicine and counselling from Reiki to clinical hypnotherapy and holds a diploma in Adult Education from the University of Cape Town she is registered with Independent Professional Therapists International as well as Tarot Professionals.
She lives in Livingston and runs a practice using both tarot and astrology as tools for spiritual and personal development. Bernie also runs psychic development evening's, all welcome, particularly beginners. To make an appointment This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it her or call 01506-433638