October's Earthy vibe shows our minds and intentions focused on our circumstances, family and money matters. We have real, practical ideas on how to achieve the experiences we seek, and know that we must build strong foundations to support the goals we are working towards. We cultivate trust, reliability and endurance. There is a growing sense of stability, abundance and comfort... and hasn't it been a long time coming?!

Families are especially closeknit right now.. there's a vibe of "belonging" and we feel defined both as ourselves, and as a part of our wider circle and community. We explore connections with others and become a little braver about reaching out to strangers.

This bonhomie, comradeship and closeness leaves us feeling a little exposed and can take some getting used to. Air brings a need for mental and physical space, and a longing to return to self-reliance and loner-hood. That isn't such a bad thing, to need "alone time". It is best to indulge it; supressing it will not help anyone. All relationships can become claustrophobic, especially if we do not pursue our own interests! If you are struggling with self-definiton and still only know how to express yourself through your relationships with others then this goes double. Rediscover YOU!

Of course, going it alone when you really need help isn't clever either. If you have taken a lot on, don't be too proud to know when an extra pair of hands would be beneficial. There is a balance here somewhere.. and it doesn't mean shoving family and friends completely out of the picture ;)

October's thread of Fire offers a boost to your charisma which gets you noticed and really helps you to network successfully. Be bold, be brave! Take a risk or three.. feel and use that Fiery confidence to make great leaps.

Using the underlying Firey energies can also help you to reconcile the issues caused by dissonant Earth and Air. Fire's passion and willpower strengthens Earthy matters of family, home life, work and money, and it also offers an outlet for your ideas and ego in the form of creativity.

This month sees you producing some of your best and most expressive work. You are truly blessed with fantastic ideas, inspiration and the drive to implement them. Spirits soar as we find that we can "have it all"; we easily juggle the demands of responsibility with fun and self-expression!

World news looks at instances of betrayal, dishonor and hidden plans. There's paranoiac headlines and witchhunts a-plenty as the media runs and runs with rehashing of the old "Reds under the bed!" meme. As always, it's a distraction from the real business of steamrollering us with nasty, bullying legislation that take yet more of our freedoms.