The Stars This Week: October 29 - November 4, 2012

Challenges!

Amid this difficult week, a few rays of sunshine break through to help you! When October 29's full Moon in Taurus highlights your financial circumstances and asks you to meet your responsibilities, don't ignore its message! On the following day, October 30, the Sun sextiles Pluto to show that help is available -- so make use of it! Finally, the planet of relationships, Venus, opposes Uranus on November 1 before squaring Pluto on November 3, signaling that it may be time to figure out who to keep in your life ... and who to let go.

October 29: Full Moon in Taurus
Saturn joins the Scorpio Sun in this money-conscious full Moon that shines a spotlight on your financial obligations. This is the time to do something to help yourself feel more secure, whether it's creating a money-saving plan, vowing to treat your possessions more kindly or formulating values that accurately reflect you and the lifestyle you want. Loyalty is a top trait of Taurus, and being loyal to yourself, as well as to others, is crucial now and always. In the days following this full Moon, but before the next new Moon on November 13 (a Scorpio solar eclipse!), take all the time you need to create a material comfort zone for yourself.

October 30: The Sun sextiles Pluto
This helpful aspect occurs only twice each year, so make sure you take advantage of this brief window! Your determination can get you noticed by powerful people willing to help you, so you'll make significant progress if you're able to somehow connect with them. And if you have smooth relationship skills, you'll go even further! Compromise is key right now.

November 1: Venus opposes Uranus
November 3: Venus squares Pluto
This pair of aspects will test you and your relationships. During this unstable time, keep a very open mind and clear vision about what you want out of your most important relationships. Certain individuals will be uncooperative right now, something that should offer clarity about the people you want -- and don't want -- in your life. If you're single, look very closely at those with whom you're considering getting involved; they may not be worth it. And if you're in a committed relationship, good communication will see you through to happier times!