The Stars This Week: October 15-21, 2012

Take a Break!

This week begins with Mars's supportive trine to Uranus on October 15, when your projects and plans get the boost they need! Later that same day, your relationship receives a fresh start as love and romance move front and center with a new Moon in Libra! Lastly this week, an ongoing Mercury-Venus sextile aspect that becomes exact on October 16 stimulates deep conversations yielding profitable results.

October 15: Mars trines Uranus
If you know how to grab an opportunity and run with it, this is your lucky day! This exciting aspect gives you the energy, vision and courage to take your dreams, projects and goals to the next level -- and hopefully beyond! Mars in Sagittarius is enthusiastic, while Uranus in Aries is a risk-taker. Who knows -- you may have a wild and crazy concept that magically morphs into ideas and products that solve the world's problems! Or perhaps you have plans for a personal pilgrimage to the Himalayas or the gates of Graceland. Whatever you come up with, the time is ripe for travel, breaking down barriers and expanding your horizons. Our world could use more innovators and leaders. Be brave, be bold and step up!

October 15: New Moon in Libra
Today's new Moon in Libra has escaped the Uranus-Pluto square, and your relationships are sure to benefit from a little peace and quiet! This is a great time to socialize -- after all, you may end up meeting your soul mate or new best friend. If you're married or in a committed relationship, use this new Moon's energy to introduce something fresh and exciting by planning a date night or even a trip together. A new Moon is always a time of fresh beginnings, so be sure to invest energy in any relationship you want to see grow or become stronger. Keep in mind that the power of the new Moon phase is in effect until the next full Moon, which occurs on October 29.

October 16: Mercury sextiles Venus
This beautiful aspect has been in place for the last several days, and these two planets continue to connect for several more days since Mercury and Venus are now traveling in sync with one another. Mercury in Scorpio loves to connect deeply, while Venus in helpful Virgo knows how to take Mercury's ideas and apply them. Make the most of this aspect by using your problem-solving skills to help improve your own life -- while making others' circumstances better as well!