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October brings retrograde Venus and Mercury alongside a Pluto shift, astrologer says

Venus turns retrograde on October 3, opening a month that astrologer Theresa Reed says also brings Mercury's own reversal and a shift in Pluto's motion, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac, as reported by Hindustan Times. Reed connects the Venus retrograde period to relationships, money and personal values, and advises watching spending and avoiding rushed relationship decisions during the stretch.

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Five dates mark the month's planetary turns#

A New Moon in Libra follows on October 10, a point Reed links to new partnerships and fresh starts, though she also urges caution since Venus remains retrograde at that time, Hindustan Times reports. She suggests anyone setting intentions during the New Moon center them on balance and on the ties that count most.

Pluto stations direct on October 15 after months of retrograde motion, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. Reed describes this shift as a moment when people can begin acting on changes they have been considering, Hindustan Times reports.

Mercury stations retrograde on October 24, a period The Old Farmer's Almanac ties to possible setbacks in communication, travel and technology, according to Hindustan Times. Reed frames the stretch as a prompt to slow down, plan around potential delays and keep copies of important information.

Daily forecasts keep running through late September#

While the October transits are still ahead, daily horoscope columns published this week already trade in similar territory. The Times of India's forecast for September 28 tells readers that money previously stuck may be recovered and that a leading role at work could bring incentives or recognition, while also improving harmony with a spouse.

India Today's forecast for September 27 gives sign-specific guidance in the same vein, telling Taurus to avoid lending money and Gemini to expect support from a spouse alongside a stronger position at work, with remedies such as donating jaggery or food to someone in need listed for several signs.

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