Let experience be your guide as you weigh a potential new purchase or contract. Time shared with close companions will bring you happiness now. A meeting may lead to a rise in rank or status. An opportunity is waiting. It's time to make a decision. Suddenly many things in life seemed drastically altered. Be pragmatic in your viewpoint. Change can mean loss but also the chance for fresh opportunities. Resolve disputes and repair relationships. You are at a fork in the road. A myriad of possibilities are before you. <em>Victory is actually how high you bounce when you hit the bottom.</em>

You may feel less like an open book—and more like a mystery (or romantasy!) novel starting today as communicator Mercury slips into Scorpio. With the communication planet tucked away in your intimate eighth house until November 10, private one-on-one dialogue will be rich. You’re inclined to dive deep into meaningful topics, so don’t by shy. From soul-baring confessions to a little spicy pillow talk, enjoy bonding with the people you’re closest to. If the mood strikes, you could spell out your feelings more explicitly than ever.