Horoscope Guide October 2020

★ ARIES: Make an impression…profitable artistry…creativity rules…love up front. ★ TAURUS: Across the generations…refining communication…fixing friendships…overdue changes. ★ GEMINI: Giving back…shaping up…home sweet home…discipline wins. ★ CANCER: Get involved…time management…stress-free environment. ★ LEO: Special gift…family ties…financial benefits…long-term investments. ★ VIRGO: Looking great…travel time…your creative self…destination research. ★ LIBRA: Art of compromise…creative storm…balancing act…charming nature. ★ SCORPIO: Fitness with friends…get physical…artistic exploration…better listening. ★ SAGITTARIUS: Dedication…team player…purchasing power…time to reflect. ★ CAPRICORN: Transformation awaits…reaching out…a helping hand…educating yourself. ★ AQUARIUS: Many hats…careful communication…problem solving…physical activity. ★ PISCES: Special people…cultural stimulation…new interests…stay in touch.…

Our feature articles this month include some lighthearted thoughts on Venus, Mars, and love, along with some more serious thoughts on matters weighing on our minds as this issue is finished — issues that likely will still be on everyone’s minds when October comes around. The article on love has an interesting twist to it, based on a popular classic TV series, The Love Boat, but I’ll only give a little bit of the secret away: an astrologer had a lot to do with its creation. The more serious article, which focuses on comparing the history of pandemics and how that illuminates the current dilemma that had us all wearing masks, gloves, and keeping our distance from each other from very early in the year. There has been some news…

ACROSS 1. LIBRA Perry of “Riverdale” 5. Not __ long shot (2 wds.) 8. Journey (Lat.) 12. Cut 13. Lil comedian Howery 14. LIBRA Headey of “Game of Thrones” 15. Lovato or Moore 16. “Surfin’ __” (Beach Boys) 17. 2016 car race won by LIBRA Alexander Rossi: __ 500 18. Transistor type 20. Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys 22. TV series starring LIBRA Wendi McLendon-Covey (2 wds.) 28. LIBRA Kevin Durant’s Thunder & Warriors 29. Last in a movie trilogy 30. Grain 31. “Survive Sunrise” band 32. Minn. RR 33. Pontiac model 34. U of M school 35. LIBRA Halsey is “__ at Love” 36. Film costarring LIBRAs Deborah Kerr & Trevor Howard: “__ Dark Stranger” (3 wds.) 38. Alter ego of LIBRA Brie Larson’s “Captain Marvel” (2 wds.) 41.…

Recently my reading in astrology has tilted more and more toward works in French and German that come out of some of the finest astrological minds of Europe. The former I can read directly, though it has taken me a while to rebuild my lost vocabulary from four years of French in high school, and with German at this point, progress is slow, so I’ll leave detailed discussion of that country’s finest for another time. The reasons for reading outside of English are probably best illustrated by French authors Michel Gauquelin and André Barbault, as the work each of them produced is quite unique. Until recently, getting a work by authors like these in their original language was tedious and expensive. As one example of how that has changed, if…

According to the principles of numerology, the year 2020 reduces to 4 (2+0+2+0=4), a number that is associated with concentration, hard work, and applying your best efforts to getting the job done. This is a year to be introspective and reflect on how you can become a better person and live up to your goals. You can use your talents and skills to pay it forward and give back to the community in the form of mentoring, volunteering, and generally doing good deeds. We add the number for the current year to the month number (January is 1, December is 1+2=3) to your own birthday number (1st=1, 31st=3+1=4) to calculate your vibration for the month. FOR THOSE BORN ON THE 1st, 10th, 19th, and 28th of any month Venus-6 vibrations…

1 Sentimental, ambitious, emotional. Your obligations, health, and alliances are in the spotlight. Relationships require more sensitivity than usual. Forgive yourself for past mistakes. Ruling planet: Sun. Gem: Diamond. (Randy Quaid, actor) 2 Creative, bright, clever. You can make progress by being original and innovative. Impatience can cause problems, especially when you are driving or trying to negotiate. Ruling planet: Moon. Gem: Pearl. (Donna Karan, designer) 3 Expansive, open-minded, warm-natured. You can gain satisfaction by doing your work to the best of your ability. Choose companions and activities that increase your self-esteem. Stay safe. Ruling planet: Jupiter. Gem: Amethyst. (Roy Horn, animal trainer) 4 Impressive, creative, generous. People admire your ingenuity and good looks, but a practical approach to relationships and employment opportunities is your best trait. Avoid excesses. Ruling…