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The week begins intensely with the new Moon in Scorpio on October 28, encouraging you to get a plan in motion. Then, feisty Mars sextiles Saturn on October 30 and trines Uranus on October 31, and you'll receive amazing support from likely -- and unlikely -- sources! Neptune turning direct on November 1 is exactly what you need to get your dreams off and running.

October 28: New Moon in Scorpio

Hopefully you're not afraid to express how strongly you feel. The new Moon -- always a powerful time to start something -- has more intensity than usual with the Scorpio placement. Although there's a tendency to hold on with an iron grip, letting go is often the best thing to do during this particular new Moon, which occurs around this time each year. Invest in something you want to become more important in your life. At the full Moon next month, you'll have a chance to stand back and take a look at what you've accomplished!

October 30: Mars sextile Saturn; October 31: Mars trine Uranus

Mars, with laser-like focus, has been transiting through intense Scorpio since October 3. Now this action-oriented planet forms two helpful aspects with Saturn, the disciplined-one, and Uranus, the maverick. Since both of these aspects are so positive, you get lots of help from two sources: the more straight-laced people who are in charge, as well as the visionaries. Although they may not be in harmony with each other, they both want to help you to succeed. Enjoy!

November 1: Neptune turns direct

Last May 26, Neptune turned retrograde, prompting you to turn inward and revisit your dreams, fantasies and goals. Neptune has been in Aquarius since 1998, retrograding each year in this group-oriented humanitarian sign. This recent retrograde has been part of a long-term project. It has been important to keep the bigger picture in mind even as you're carving out your own personal plans for yourself. Now, as Neptune turns direct, it's time to move forward incorporating everything you've learned over these last months. For extra insight, examine the house in your own chart where the yearly retrograde in Aquarius occurs.

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