A short journey, maybe to a peaceful natural setting, reconnects you to your spiritual center and revive pleasant memories. A parent or child may be in need of your care right now. Place emphasis on domestic affairs, on making sure life is tranquil at home, and you will find good fortune in coming days. Today you are on the go, working hard. You will be appreciated for your contributions and treated with respect by other in your field, who now look to you for direction. Focus on your goals. Don't get bogged down in emotions. Abandon ego and embrace both friend and foe alike. That way you open up new doors of opportunities.

Romantic Venus starts a tricky backspin today, retrograding through Scorpio until November 13, then dipping into Libra and the long-term-planning sectors of your chart on October 25. You and your partner might hit a rough patch after realizing you're not on the same page. Don't hit the panic button! It could take a skillful compromise, but working through this brings you closer. Conflict might also arise at work in the coming weeks. Tread carefully around higher-ups and think twice before stirring the professional pot. Got the urge to jet-set? Choose your traveling companions carefully, especially if your journey falls between October 25 and November 13. If your job starts stressing you out, turn your lunch hours into restorative breaks. Even if you only have time for a five-minute guided meditation in your car, it could flip the mood around. Here's the silver lining to this retrograde: An influential person from your field could become your professional guardian angel. Reach out to the people you admire and genuinely connect.