Some paperwork requires your attention. You may be required or afforded the chance to travel, or make long distance connections. A father or father figure has a prominent role to play right now. Challenge yourself -- through new higher knowledge pursuits or fresh spiritual quests. A teacher will assist you in finding what you are looking for. You expect more from yourself than ever. You're confident in the quality of your work but a lack of appreciation may disappoint you. You feel a lack of control. A desire for material and emotional prosperity may be making you feel restless. If you channel this frustration in the right direction, it could lead to a significant breakthrough.This is a favorable day for scheduling dates and for love in general. You are somewhat vulnerable, and may get slipped in critical moments. This can indicate happy social events, and is fortunate for beauty treatments, pleasurable outings, music, the arts, and holidays or gatherings. It's good for money as well, but you might spend it as quickly as you earn it!

Your ruler, lavish Venus, turns retrograde today until November 13, sliding backward through Scorpio and your finance zone until October 25, then retreating into Libra and your house of self-image. Before you panic, know that Venus retrograde has a nostalgic streak, and it loves a throwback. Rather than splurging on a whole new look for your birthday, go shopping in your own closet. That vintage jacket you've been saving, sunglasses from a trip you loved or a silhouette you wore on repeat a few years back could be exactly right this season. Consider this your greatest-hits tour and revive a creative project from your past. While Venus is in reverse in Libra later this month, resist the urge to make drastic changes to your look, since your usually flawless eye can be a little off right now. Instead, revisit the styles that have always made you feel like the most magnetic person in the room. And since Venus rules money too, this is a fine few weeks to cook meals you miss making and celebrate on a budget so you won't have a spending hangover before the holidays.