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Mercury is busy this week, which means you will have a lot on your mind. First Mercury conjuncts Saturn on October 7 for the third time in this series, making this the perfect time to put the finishing touches on your plans. Then, this communicator planet enters fair-minded Libra on October 9, when your attention shifts from work projects to social plans. Your ideas are challenged on October 10 as Mercury squares Pluto. But just before that, earlier in the day, the Sun trines optimistic Jupiter, which indicates that good news is just around the corner!

October 7: Mercury conjuncts Saturn

Last August 17, Mercury traveled through analytical Virgo and joined serious Saturn. Then, while retrograde, Mercury hooked-up with Saturn again, giving you a chance to review, re-think and revise your plans and projects. Just when you think youÕll never move on to something new, Mercury conjuncts Saturn one final time in this series and youÕre ready to put a period at the end of the sentence! Hopefully you have fact-checked and double-checked everything you need to know. If youÕve done your homework, a gold star is coming your way!

October 9: Mercury enters Libra

Are you ready to give your mind a rest? Enough with the analyzing! MercuryÕs entrance into this peace-making sign turns your attention to your social relationships and partnerships. Now your focus is on cooperation and fairness, making this a great time to mend fences and reach out to those who could use a little encouragement.

October 10: Sun trines Jupiter

You may be feeling a sense of anticipation as all of those projects and ideas you have been investing in seem to be getting close to getting off the ground. Whenever optimistic Jupiter gets close to turning direct (October 12), it does so in a supportive trine to the Sun. Both the Sun and Jupiter in air signs bring an enormous amount of social energy, and you benefit by you reaching out to friends, colleagues and organizations. Make use of this networking bonanza to help you move toward your goals.

October 10: Mercury squares Pluto

This week, communicative Mercury had its conversation with responsible Saturn, entered new territory with the entrance into social Libra, and now is confronted by powerful Pluto. Mercury in Libra will do almost anything to avoid a conflict. But that goal is impossible in this square. The challenge here is to maintain your composure and values while integrating an earthy nuts-and-bolts viewpoint. Pluto in Capricorn wants an overhaul of anything that is not working well and no matter how nice and well-meaning you are, if your ideas arenÕt sensible, they wonÕt get past the powers-that-be.

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