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After an overload of practical concerns, we can finally take a breath of fresh air. Objectivity and fairness are easier to find this month as balance reigns again. The need for companionship, camaraderie and connection grows for both two and four-legged souls, so see to the social side of things. Life, in October at least, is better when shared.

Aries

October puts the focus on your committed relationships, be they intimate, business or artistic. Of all the signs, you lead the way in expressing both independence and closeness, love and adventure. Be creative when you choose holidays or social events, making sure you find the fun to be had with others. Us equines Rams are accidentprone this month so walk the fence line. Check the yards. Long warmups. Otherwise, ouch!

Taurus

This month comes with a little warning. Bluntly, see to your health and wellbeing or you’re down for the count. If you want to avoid being bedridden, keep your diet in check (no indulging), get plenty of rest, fresh air and exercise. This is your chance to up the self-care, before you go down. Us four-legged creatures are actually more robust so why not use us in your conditioning routine. We’re keen to work and learn!

Gemini

Welcome to one of the most romantic, creative and playful months of the year. If you’re NOT feeling light-hearted and carefree, then you need to take a close and honest look at how you’ve set up your life. This is your time for matters of the heart, basking in the limelight and taking risks. Look to ways you can experience this now. Us equines are pining for companionship – horse, cow, mule, chickens even. Please!

Cancer

This month, turn your attention to feelings, emotions and connections at the roots of your being. While everyone’s out having fun or working a great job, you take time out to reflect. Are you living your core values, or going through the motions? Consider any revelations a step in the right direction. Us four-legged Crabs have sensitive lungs right now, so please check hay for dust and test for worms. We don’t cough for no reason.

Leo

October brings a chance to learn, teach and communicate, passing along some treasured wisdom gained over time. You will have an audience, and as long as your heart’s in the right place (and the thought of doing being out there makes you smile) it will lift the spirits wonderfully. For us equines, there’s a risk of (mild) poisoning. Please check pastures for toxins - weeds or herbs, rubbish, metals or water contaminants. Thank you.

Virgo

The focus is bang on income streams and finances. The trick will be to put as much energy into developing your potential resources so that the money derives from a talent or skill you love doing. It’s all about time spent and for you, that needs to come with a smile on your face. Us four-legged creatures are willing to work hard, but please be sure you check TPRs. They’re called ‘vital signs’ for a reason…

Libra

This is your personal new moon month, full of excitement and the pleasure of other people’s company. Go ahead and celebrate in ways that reinforce friendships, enhance your love life and leave you looking forward to the year ahead. Set intentions for big goals now. For us equines, we have one word for you. THRUSH. It doesn’t take a quagmire to cause it so check for damp standing areas. And hoof pick daily, please.

Scorpio

Dreams are ultra-important now, giving you new ideas and answering deep questions you hadn’t thoughts to ask. Not sure how to remember them? Put a notepad by your bedside, along with a pen. The action speaks loudly to the subconscious and it will respond with a rich and potent array of dreams remembered. For us equines, we need more downtime. Check that our natural sleep cycles aren’t being interrupted.

Capricorn

It’s career advancement month as you look for ways to amp up your CV, increase your range of influence and fulfil your healthy drive for accomplishment. You know how to fly solo, but in the time of Libra, you actually go further via collaboration. Reach out. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. Four-legged Sea-goats are a little grumpy right now. Please take things slow with loads of patience and encouragement.

Aquarius

Restless energy is in the air and the only way to utilize it to your best advantage is to dare to be different. Ask the question no one expects. Point to the elephant in the room. Reach for the last brownie on the plate. As eyebrows go up, doors open. For us equines, we are full of excitement too, so much so we might forget some components of our training. It’s hard to stay focused with the wind in our tails. Day off, please?

Sagittarius

After a month of alliances, rapport and companionship, you might start to feel a little trapped. Make sure you have reasons to create more space between bouts of connection or they will rub you the wrong way - #dontfencemein. It helps to go places you’ve never been before, so maybe a new trail, picnic spot or vista? Us four-leggeds can be restless as all get-out this month so work in the fresh scenery for us as well!

Pisces

Shared resources come to the foreground this month. If you have them, there will be much to deal with. If you are applying for them – collaborative funds, loans, grants – the charm-angel is on your shoulder. Just ask for what it is you really want and the support will follow. Your equine companions are looking for a little more comfort now. Like, how hard is it to fork out a little more bedding? We’ll be grateful for it.