Sunrise Horoscopes - October

CANCER
Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd
Enigmatic and perplexing, Cancerians like the comforts of home and family. Some misperceive their whistful and fantastical side as anti-social, and they are patriotic as well as loyal friends.

October Predicitions: You may find yourself zoning in on your spiritual side this month, and things will seem to go so well in some areas of your life that it will seem almost magical. You will gravitate towards cooperation and reunion, even if it means sacrifices to your personal life. Don’t forget to congratulate yourself, too.

LEO
Jul 24th - Aug 23rd
Ambitious and career-minded. Leos tend to have strong personalities and a practical approach to problems. They are gregarious and extrovert, often using their networks of friends to their own benefits, and are often materialistic. They prefer to be chased in relationships, and take those who love them for granted. They would do well to keep check on their egos in relationships.

October Predicitions: Although it may be tempting, avoid impulsive actions without thoroughly reviewing the implications. Be very careful when deciding on large expenditures: there may be more complicated costs besides the obvious. You will begin to notice a shift in your sense of values from the frivolous and transitory to the more stable and enduring.

VIRGO
Aug 24th - Sep 23rd
Creative and sensitive. Virgos need structure and order, and are logical & patient. They tend to keep their emotions inside, preferring to observe & follow rather than direct. You attract others through your polite and well-bred facade, but your imaginative side often leads Virgos to wear their hearts on their sleeves, which can be destructive.

October Predicitions: October will lead you to make cunning decisions based on your limited circumstances. All the trivial experiences and encounters, which may have seemed unimportant before, will suddenly be lent added relevance. Romantic interests will blossom, but don’t forget to keep balance in your basic essentials – joy, progress, rest and love.

LIBRA
Sep 24th - Oct 22nd
Charming and astute. Libras aren't the best at taking criticism and being patient, but abhore cruelty to others. They are also artistic and objective, and can have a tendency to get very emotional in relationships.

October Predicitions: Something or someone that you regarded as missing will become apparent this month. Be careful to keep a check on your feelings of pride – remember what proverbially follows. Use your rampant ambition to achieve your utmost in all fields, but again – keep a check on it, and avoid your ambition leading you to conflict.

SCORPIO
Oct 23rd - Nov 22nd
Intense and powerful, but can be highly skilled in keeping a cool veneer. Scorpios are often the centre of attention in parties, but this can often be due to a large ego. Likewise, talents require a high level of concentration to avoid them being used for selfish ends. Relationships are fiery, intense and emotional, with all the rewards and pitfalls that entails. Scorpios often take things to heart and can be subject to promiscuous urges.

October Predicitions: Productivity will be great for Scorpios this month, and will lead many to work with others more closely. Your career will be in a healthy state, with your only concern being that of confronting what you are inexperienced with, and what you will do to cope. Your living environment will come under scrutiny, but will allow you to express yourself more – keeps things simple.

SAGITTARIUS
Nov 23rd - Dec 22nd
Optimistic and vibrant. These see the good in everything, take the flack and support the underdog, but their energy and enthusiasm whilst working on a project can lead to impatience. Relationships are friendly and enjoyable, but Sagittarians can end up giving too much - they would do well to expect things in return.

October Predicitions: You are at the centre of attention at the moment, and this perspective will lead to new openings and challenges. Close personal relationships will be at the forefront of your concerns, with marriage being a prominent arena for this. A bad habit, such as smoking, will be dealt with somehow this month too.

CAPRICORN
Dec 23rd - Jan 21st
Serious, independent and confident. Capricorns are fair and dependable, but also cautious and stubborn. Capricorns don't often botch jobs and can multi-task better than most, but can also be victims of erratic mood swings. Romance can be very deep and rewarding, but a desire for greener pastures can lead to wrong moves.

October Predicitions: Your relationships with colleagues will be strained this month – either they will expect more from you, or you will find yourself increasingly reluctant to toe the line. An impatience with salacious gossip and veiled behaviour will lead to a “no nonsense” mentality on your part. You will be more closely involved with education, either as a teacher or a student – you will learn something nonetheless. A review of your budget will bear the fruits of being thrifty.

AQUARIUS
Jan 21st - Feb 19th
There are two types of Aquarians: shy and extrovert. Both, however, are honest, willful and systematic. Their logical, intelligent side can lead to a dry wit, but also to increased aggression. This can cause Aquarians to withdraw, but usually to meditate. Aquarians often go against the grain and are comfortable straying off the beaten track. Whilst in relationships, the objects of their affections are held in high regard and kept faithful to, but can also often be falsely elevated.

October Predicitions: This month sees Aquarians being particularly persuasive and perceptive of others’ needs. A desire to communicate openly is a key to this, but tread carefully – others may find you a bit full on. You will seek to solve more problems than you realistically can – don’t bite off more than you can chew.

PISCES
Feb 20th - Mar 20th
Generous and kind, Pisceans often concern themselves with others' problems at the expense of their own. Indecisive and wavering, they prefer to be led but often choose that leader poorly. Their clemency of spirit endears them a popularity, especially in relationships, when they can enjoy too much of a good thing - restraint in these cases is often wisely exercised.

October Predicitions: Pisceans will want to take care of the structure of their lives, and arrange things in an organized and systematic manner. Some business established in the past will deserve a careful review – perhaps an old investment that would be wiser reinvested elsewhere. You may want to reconnect with elderly members of your family too.

ARIES
Mar 21st - Apr 20th
Defiant and impatient. Arians value freedom, and will gladly accept challenges, getting frustrated when their schemes go awry. Born leaders, they have a lot of energy at work but this can be misconstrued as aggression - in reality they are deeply concerned with those they look after. Uncomfortable whilst servile, Arians will often act mischievously to maintain a sense of control. Arians provide strong and loyal friends to those who don't threaten to compromise them, and make dynamic and discerning lovers.

October Predicitions: Efforts you have made come to fruition this month, and unprecedented organisation and focus will clear that backlog of unfinished tasks. This month is a pertinent time to review your exercise regime (or lack of), bearing in mind that staying sat down or in the same place for a long time is of little benefit. This month will also bring harmony in your life at home and with any children, and you will also notice others’ increased admiration of the things you say and do.

TAURUS
Apr 21st - May 20th
Determined and serene. Although not particularly strong leaders, these will recognise good leadership in others and offer them loyalty. Taureans are consistent, egalitarian and intelligent, but also resistant to change and so bound up in principles that they can jeopardise friendships. They will see more reward in others' recognition of a job well done than in the job itself. They will stand up for what they believe in and can misdirect their temper towards those who don't deserve it, but tend to act moderately and with measure. Sensible and faithful in love, Taureans rarely step out of line, preferring to be friendly rather than flirtatious.

October Predicitions: Taking care of business is your primary concern this month, and you will see progress if you harness your strong aspirations. Trust your instincts – a strong natural balance means you are more in tune with your circumstances than you might consciously think. It will be a good month to persuade others of your way of thinking, and also to iron out any outstanding bad feelings, using your natural eloquence.

GEMINI
May 21st - Jun 21st
Complex, intelligent and duplicitous. Some will see Geminians as wonderful, friendly folk, whereas others will deem them two-faced and snide. Forever juvenile, they can be excitable and bubbly in success, but a tantrumming nightmare in failure. Geminians are fickle and rarely go with initial decisions, and have a good ability to lie convincingly. Not the most resourceful folk, they will often rely on others' solutions and find it difficult to muster the concentration to make their own, despite being equipped with more than a wit to do so. Their fickle nature lends itself to light relationships over lasting ones.

October Predicitions: You are in changing times this month, which could extend to your job. You won’t be as prone to distractions as usual, as these will only hamper your progress. The sense of transition will demand a lot of focus and discipline on your part – possibly the most you can remember giving. It will be hard, but you will find support from close friends and your sense of principles. Change, although difficult, is both inevitable and what you’ve been wanting – nobody said it would be easy, did they?