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The big hits from last week continue this week with more excitement in store. Keep your eyes on the headlines early in the week when a moment of truth or revelation changes the dynamic in an unpredictable situation.
On a personal note, there’s a sense of diplomacy and compromise on the cards as Venus offers a soothing salve to a tense situation. Up until now, something has felt extremely heightened or difficult to progress without things escalating. But early in the week, there’s a chance to make real progress. Finding a middle ground is the key to getting things moving without the drama that’s been inevitable so far. Monday through Wednesday are the best days to make your move, with Tuesday (both GST and AEST) looking especially juicy for striking a deal.
If you’ve put the word out on something or you’re waiting for an answer, you might feel a little affronted by the response over the weekend. As Mercury and Mars edge closer together and the moon connects with the south node, it feels like things could be a little more incisive than you expected. But all is not lost as Jupiter brings a sense of optimism into the mix despite any bung notes.
Keep your chin up, things are better than they seem.
Horoscopes for the week of October 13-19, 2025:
ARIES AND ARIES RISING
Nothing excites an Aries like progress, and this week, there’ll be plenty to enjoy. While there may be a little more chat and negotiation required than you’d like, trust the process early in the week and give all interested parties a chance to have their say. There is an unusually harmonious energy suggesting you could start moving beyond a power struggle that’s been causing all sorts of issues.
Later on, your ruling planet is feeling especially chatty, which could make the mood in the room a little uncomfortable. But despite the awkward silence, there is still a shimmering optimism that perhaps things will run more smoothly now that it’s off their (or your) chest.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
The explosive Astro weather continues this week, and you’re set to feel it as it hits your chart front and centre. For Taurus rising folks, your nearest and dearest could share—or receive—some very pointed feedback towards the weekend. This is the sort of planetary energy where words are weapons… and the weapon is very sharp and devastatingly accurate.
After the initial shock wears off, there is a sense of progress, so try, hard as it is, not to get too stuck clutching your pearls.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
There is major air sign energy early on in the week that will have you feeling like you’re an unstoppable force of nature. With Pluto stationing and Venus moving into Libra, there’s a sense that things are falling into place (finally!).
On the work front, Tuesday looks especially good for taking care of business or tackling a negotiation that requires equal parts emotional intelligence and rational diplomacy.
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
If you’re feeling especially “in your head” this week, know that it’s not just you; it’s in the sky. There’s a lot going on, but despite it all, resolution and progress feel well within reach. Your best day of the week is undoubtedly Tuesday (AEST and GMT) when the moon and Jupiter connect in your home sign to bring a sense of emotional depth and generosity to an otherwise very “heady” mood.
Later in the week, some terse words could leave you—or kids, if you have them—feeling a little sensitive. It’s ok to feel affronted, but don’t let it spoil your weekend.
LEO AND LEO RISING
For lion-hearted folks, the excitement continues this week as the sky serves up more potent energy. After the tea spilled last week, expect a sense of resolution—maybe even the shock appearance of an olive branch. The front half of the week looks juicy for trying to resolve whatever curveballs came your way earlier this month.
But no sooner are you adjusting to your new normal, than someone—likely within your home or family unit—dishes up another er, direct piece of feedback. It may not be well received, but there is plenty of momentum for you to rise above it… that is assuming you want to.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
For productivity-prone Virgos (read: all of you), there’s a lot to like about this week. Straight out of the gates, there are serious advancements to be made. The progress is likely to manifest around a dynamic that’s been feeling a little less predictable than you’d like. With Venus now greasing the wheels, you could find that things begin to move forward, with your financial sphere looking to benefit as a nice bonus. Tuesday looks ideal for celebrating or asking the question you hope will get a “yes, let’s do it!” response.
The weekend, on the other hand, looks a little more complicated. But even if things get heated (definitely a possibility with siblings or extended family), don’t let go of the momentum you’ve built throughout the week.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
The collaboration is flowing this week with your home season hitting its straps. Monday through Wednesday should offer some sweet resolution—or a promising step in the right direction—after the drama of last week. With an airy, expressive vibe to proceedings, it’s like the whole zodiac is prioritising communication over rumination.
Towards the weekend, things look a little more tense as Mercury inches closer to Mars. The vibe is less diplomatic, but there’s no chance of being left wondering how someone feels about a situation.
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
The truth bombs continue this week as your home sign gets majorly activated. One of your ruling planets (Pluto) is continuing to serve plenty of reality checks. Thankfully, if anyone was built to handle the truth, it’s you!
On the weekend, a simmering tension reaches fever pitch. You may find it increasingly difficult (read: impossible) to keep your opinions to yourself. It may come across as abrupt, but intriguingly, a little Scorpio directness could be exactly what’s needed to move things along.
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
As a rule, you’re a “little less conversation, a little more action” kinda person, but this week, the conversations are absolutely essential to ignite the fire you’ve been hoping to start. Monday through Wednesday delivers a potent window for self-expression and collaboration. If you’ve been holding back on bringing up that conversation or proposing that partnership, this is your time to go for gold.
Elsewhere, Venus in Libra is lighting up your social sphere, bringing a chance to reconnect with contacts or take a friendship to the next level.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
There’s a sense of gravitas around this week that feels pretty significant for Capricorn folks. With some of the sky’s biggest hitters aligning in a rare show of unification, you get the sense that what you agree to this week will have consequences for many moons to come. What’s really cool is that the collaboration or compromise will unite a dynamic that has previously (possibly very recently) been fractious or unpredictable.
On the weekend, a rush of optimism helps smooth over any tactless confessions. Hold on to the good vibes; they far surpass any momentary sensitivities.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
The Moments of Consequence (with a capital “M” and “C”) continue for Aquarian folks this week. Like a kaleidoscope shifting to reveal a magical new picture, the cogs are turning in a big way. Now, things that have felt uncertain or even scary suddenly feel like there might be a way forward. Tuesday (AEST and GST) looks especially fortuitous for good news or a stroke of luck.
The back half of the week is a mixed bag, but even some spicy exchanges could pave the way for further progress. Hold on to that glass-half-full perspective, it’s not a mirage.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
Some things are better left unsaid, but this week, advocating for how you feel and what you want is absolutely non-negotiable. With the planets aligning to help bolster your confidence and eloquence, there has never been a better time to come right out and say it. When fears or insecurities arise, consider a different approach and ask for help rather than trying to sweep them under the rug. You could find a real sense of solidarity just by confiding in someone you trust to hold space for you.
Creative fishes will really hit their straps next weekend when Mercury and Mars light a fire underneath you. If you’ve been struggling to put pen to paper or make some idea or project manifest, this could be a great time to stop second-guessing yourself and just do it.
