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The Weekly Sky: Astrology For October 1-7, 2018

You might find it a little more difficult than usual to communicate clearly and effectively this week. That’s because of the influence of Mercury square Pluto. Mercury in Libra is normally great for pleasant chat and communications pertaining to a loved one, but when it forms the square aspect to Pluto, the talk might get out of hand. Mercury square Pluto might give you (and/or those around you) more of an urge to blurt things out rather than really think through the consequences of what’s being said. It might be a little too easy this week to scramble your meaning (or your understanding of the other person’s viewpoint) while potentially stirring up a lot of resentment.

And hey: what can stir up more resentment then unexpectedly hearing from an ex? That’s right, Venus retrograde is kicking in on Friday, just in time for the weekend! Just because Venus is retrograde doesn’t mean that it’s curtains for your love life, but in my experience this is when you are most likely to get that unexpected and (potentially unwelcome) communication from an old flame who just left you feeling burned… or possibly from one you’re still carrying a torch for. Be particularly cautious of unwise love-life moves early in the retrograde period, as Venus trine Neptune can make for strong feelings (but not necessarily a whole lot of wisdom).

If nothing else, this can be an excellent time to review where you’ve been and where you’re going with both your love life and your finances — even if it isn’t the best of weeks to start advancing either of those causes. You’ll be much better off launching that new relationship or budget or diet next week under the influence of the New Moon in Libra.