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What's your passion? Whether you want to run a marathon, start a non-profit organization or find a husband, you'll be able to make good use of the power of the Sun's transit into strong Scorpio on October 22. Mercury's square to Jupiter -- this time while direct -- helps you to utilize conversations from earlier this month and make inroads in all your plans.

October 22: Sun enters Scorpio

You won't feel lukewarm about anything as the Sun heads into passionate, emotionally driven Scorpio. This resourceful and determined sign gives you the power and stamina to further yourself in whatever arena you choose. Use the amazing strength of this transit to follow you passion -- whether it's to begin a new career, sign up for the Peace Corps or write a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel!

October 26: Mercury squares Jupiter

Earlier this month while retrograde, Mercury squared Jupiter in serious Capricorn and you reassessed the effectiveness of how you were communicating. Now direct, with Mercury in diplomatic Libra, you get a second chance to state your point of view in ways that include the ambitiousness and worldliness of Jupiter. It's not everyday that you get a second chance -- so take advantage of this transit!

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