Check out what your zodiac sign has in store for you this week: Oct 20-26

Aries March 20 – April 19

On this Monday, the 23rd, the Sun joins your ruler Mars in accenting joint ventures, from plans involving family to those on the business front. Whatever their nature, it’s likely you’ll be frustrated with others’ slow pace or pointless attention to detail. If you’re tempted to rush them along - don’t. Let them move at their own pace and busy yourself with things you care about passionately.

Taurus April 20 – May 20

Usually, planning ahead is both wise and a virtue. However, with two eclipses, on the 14th and the Taurus eclipsed Full Moon on Saturday the 28th, both accenting the foundation on which plans are based, your priorities are in upheaval. So, for now, adopt a flexible approach. The more prepared you are to explore the unexpected, the more you’ll enjoy the accompanying breakthroughs.

Gemini May 21 – June 20

Disruptive as both recent and certain ongoing changes have been, they’ve turned your attention to intriguing individuals and promising activities that, otherwise, you’d have been unaware of. However, making lasting decisions has been another matter. The trick? Organise plans as best you can but, still, ensure they’re flexible enough to ride out this current cycle of unsettling developments. Despite your reservations about changes, explore absolutely everything.

Cancer June 21 – July 22

While you’ve been contending with others’ emotional ups and downs for some weeks, the eclipsed Full Moon on Saturday the 28th marks a turning point. Knowing that, tempting as it is to try to make lasting plans, your time is better spent disentangling yourself from those that are familiar but an unrewarding distraction. Better yet, this is freeing your time to focus on increasingly promising passions.

Leo July 23 – August 22

The last thing you’re in the mood to do is rethink fundamental elements of your lifestyle. Yet the current planetary activity doesn’t just accent these changes, it indicates breakthroughs as timely as they are unexpected. While you can probably put them off for a while, at least explore your options. Once you know more, you’ll probably decide they’re a good idea after all.

Virgo August 23 – September 22

Being an observant earth sign, you’ll often spot both opportunities and worrying situations a long time before others even notice them. Now, however, it’s the reverse, and you’re convinced certain questionable plans are worth pursuing. While others are very concerned, the real problem is you’re reluctant to take their advice, fearing they’ll then become overbearing. Still, this once, do it. You’ll be glad you did.

Libra September 23 – October 22

Usually you’ll pay attention to other’s suggestions, yet stick with your own plans. However, you’re still reeling from the powerful, exciting but unsettling events triggered by the Libra eclipsed Full Moon on the 14th. Struggling to impose order on these? Don’t. The tide of change will continue well into early November. If you must make plans, ensure they’re flexible, and that others know that, too.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21

After weeks of bowing to destiny, the Sun’s move into Scorpio on Monday begins a period of review and, equally, of rethinking both longstanding arrangements and more recent plans. While some need no more than an update, you’ve serious questions about others. For now, focus on gathering information. Having done that, seek the guidance of those you trust. Changes? Probably not until mid-November’s Scorpio New Moon.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21

The current planetary setup accents broadening your horizons, but in ways as unexpected as, ultimately, they’ll be worthwhile. The challenge? Overcoming your usually undetected stubborn streak and going with the flow. Within days you’ll recognise the value of ideas or offers you’ve been dismissing. Better yet, these will lead to other, equally thrilling, options. For now, focus on exploration. Lasting plans can, and should, wait.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19

Because you, as a Capricorn, avoid making commitments when you’re short of facts, you rarely need to rethink plans. However, while events are as thrilling as they are promising, the foundation on which they’re based is changing, and with worrying frequency. Out of character as making ‘halfway plans’ may be, it’s not only your only option, you’ll soon realise what a wise approach it is.

Aquarius January 20 – February 17

Understandably, you’ve put off committing to promising ideas or plans. This is primarily because you’re lacking reliable information, but also, you’re aware increasingly burdensome demands are coming your way. With the foundation on which these are based shifting, this is no surprise. Yet they’re worthwhile. Show your interest and, equally, make suggestions. Just ensure it’s clear you’re exploring your options but, by no means, are making lasting arrangements.

Pisces February 18- March 19

Not everybody benefits from your intuitive nature. Remember this, and when others panic or, as is likely, are unable to spot worthwhile options, you’ll encourage them to explore these. Meanwhile, it’s time for you to do a little exploration, as well. For ages you’ve been hoping certain promising ideas or offers would become reality. That’s exactly what’s happening. Go for it, and soon.