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DonÕt allow any hot-headedness prevent you from enjoying SaturnÕs entrance into relationship-oriented Libra on October 29. Interestingly this big event takes place in the midst of a lot of intensity. Mercury enters emotionally driven Scorpio on October 28. Then the Sun squares warrior Mars on October 29, and tempers have a tendency to flare. And when Mercury squares Mars on November 1, trying to prove a point will just get you into a mess.

October 28: Mercury enters Scorpio

Mercury in a sign that loves to plumb the depths makes this a great transit to get to the bottom of anything. Like a determined private detective, youÕll stop at nothing until you learn whatever it is you want to find out. Whether you need to finish writing an essay for school, find a great daycare center for your child, or create the perfect resume to land the perfect job, you have the ability and laser-like intensity to stay with your project until the very end. Just watch out for a tendency to obsess. If you find your mind looping around the same theme too many times, get off that merry-go-round and get some cotton candy instead. Even great minds need a break!

October 29: Sun squares Mars

This is an aspect when people tend to work at cross-purposes. Although you are likely to express yourself with a great deal of passion, you also have a tendency to be extra concerned with getting your way. Mars heats up any planet it comes in contact with, and you can easily get off track by approaching people the wrong way. Instead of pushing people to do something they donÕt want to do, take this formidable energy and pour it into achieving your own goals.

October 29: Saturn enters Libra

Saturn has been transiting though work-focused, health conscious Virgo for two-and-a-half years. ItÕs a big deal when this serious planet enters a new sign. Hopefully youÕve applied yourself during this Virgo time and have become healthier in body, mind and spirit, and streamlined your day-to-day activities. As Saturn shifts its focus from Virgo work to social Libra, your attention turns to relationships. Whether youÕre married, seriously committed or single, youÕre prompted to take your relationships more seriously.

November 1: Mercury squares Mars

Information-collector Mercury in emotionally intense Scorpio square Mars in respect-driven Leo can Š and will -- trigger fireworks. This in an argumentative aspect that shows just how eager people are to jump into the fray. Everybody has their sensitive spots, and with this feisty aspect you may feel tempted to sting with your words. If you can take inventory of yourself rather than focusing on other peopleÕs issues, youÕll be miles ahead of everyone else this week.

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