This month will be highly productive, and you will be on your A-game, moving through your daily rounds with the speed of light. Mars just moved into Capricorn on September 27, to stay until the rest of October. This means you will see that there’s much to be done at the office and at home. You’ll need to keep lists, and possibly add people in your office to help you shoulder the extra work. The holidays are coming, but October will allow you to get things done before party invitations start to arrive in your email in November and December. Mars in Capricorn will allow you to show off your organizational skills and choose the best methods for all you need to do. It appears you will be appropriating funds in forming a budget as well, because Capricorn is a financial sign, also known for being practical and realistic when making decisions.

In addition to long-distance travel, you also seem to have a superb chance to travel short distances, and because nature is especially beautiful in this part of the year, consider driving into the countryside to admire the beautiful colors of the leaves. In north hemispheres, Mother Mature has painted all the leaves vibrant colors of red, gold, and orange, and in the southern hemispheres, spring is in bloom, with pastel pinks, pale yellows, lilacs, and the light green of new grass and leaves. It’s no wonder that Venus rules the signs born at this time of the year, Libra and those born in May, Taurus. Venus beautifies all that she touches.

As the month opens, the most beautiful new moon of all of 2016 appeared on September 30, just hours prior to October. That new moon filled your third house of quick, short trips. You seem to be going on these weekend jaunts to see family or to view real estate if you plan to buy or sell property. If you have a sibling or cousin, you seem to be speaking with your sister, brother, or cousin this month, and you may be doing something of importance together, or you may get a valuable tip. A new moon will open a door to two weeks of energy, and after having to deal with Mercury retrograde in September (now direct as of September 22), Mercury will reach former strength by October 6. You will appreciate being able to move at a fast clip.

The reason why this September 30 new moon is so remarkable is that it will arrive with pomp and ceremony, appearing with two dignitaries, the mighty Sun and good fortune Jupiter. All three heavenly bodies will be in tight mathematical conjunction – that is significant. As a result, this new moon this month emphasizes your abilities in the communication arts, and as mentioned earlier, how well you write, speak, edit, present, negotiate, or know how to handle public relations or advertising will make or break the month. Also included is software development and code writing. If you ever wanted to write a book, develop an app, or start a screenplay, a novel, or a thesis – or defend one – you have the month to do it. In October, your mind will positively crackle with brilliant ideas.

Your ruler, the Sun, will be within several tiny degrees of Jupiter during the first week of October, a superb time for you. Contribute your ideas, make that deal, or get the purchase order. You might want to choose a partner this month to help you with your manuscript or screen play, because both the Sun and Jupiter will be in the partnering sign of Libra. Discussions about legalities of a project may now come up too, perhaps in relation to a contract you are about to sign, or a new product or service you are about to introduce in the marketplace, because Libra is also associated with the courts and the law.

If your birthday falls on July 30, plus or minus five days, you will benefit the most form this darling new moon. The same would be true if you have Leo rising, the moon in Leo, or a natal planet in Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius, at 8 degrees, plus or minus five degrees.

Shopping is favored in early October too. If you need a computer, smart phone, smart flat TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner – even a car – as some examples, this would be the month. If you plan to buy an electronic item as a gift for a loved one, do so in October or November, but avoid buying it in December, for Mercury will again be retrograde then. Although Mercury doesn’t go retrograde until December 19, you will feel the haywire effect of Mercury as soon as December 4, for we always feel the oncoming retrograde well in advance.

The day that Mercury conjoins Jupiter, October 10-11, will be an especially beautiful day for many purposes – it deserves four gold stars. This is a fantastic day to travel, to sign a contract, to have a meeting, judge a contest, speak on a panel, or send out a self-promotion campaign. Jupiter will bring growth and profits, and on top of that bonus, because Mercury rules your second house of earned income, this would be a perfect day to ask for a raise or to negotiate a fee. You can also make a presentation on this day, unveil a new blog or website, or send in your manuscript to an editor. Mercury conjunct Jupiter is a rare aspect that won’t come again for twelve months.

The tenor of the month will change dramatically at the cranky full moon of October 16 in Aries 23 degrees. Travel will be difficult, and you may feel tension, have disagreements, or feel frustrations with people you interact with at your destination. This part of the month suggests you would be going a far distance, but you may be beset with delays, or you may have problems with your accommodations. Be very careful about discussions you have with people based at your destination, for people will be on edge and quick to react, possibly in anger. The ninth house also rules certain relatives, such as in-laws, aunts, and uncles, and one of these people might take offense at something you will say, so choose your words with care. Avoid bringing up controversial subjects over the full moon because you might cause a meltdown with the other person, and not even know what it was you said that caused such a strong reaction.

This full moon will conjunct Uranus, so at mid-month, you will either encounter an unpredictable, erratic person or just the opposite, an incredibly creative person. One way or another, this person will march to a different drummer and be someone who will be idiosyncratic. If you are laughing as you read this, I understand! Keep in mind that a touch of madness and amazing creativity often go hand in hand. Whatever happens on the long trip that you take won’t be anything you expect, because with Uranus you never know which way things will go. I should admit that you might find things to be exciting and positive. Most people won’t, but you might, as there is a 50-50 chance of either happening.

If your birthday falls on August 15, plus or minus five days, somehow you can find a way to make this wild and wooly full moon work in your favor. The same is true if you have Leo rising, your natal moon, or other natal planet at 23 degrees, plus or minus five degrees in Leo, Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius.

Now let’s turn to your home situation. For a long time, you worked to find a fix to your physical space, or to a relationship with a roommate or landlord. This happened while Saturn was touring Scorpio, which might have felt like an interminable amount of time, a period of three years, from October 5, 2012 to December 23, 2014, with an additional three-week visit from Saturn in 2015, from June 15 to September 2015. That’s a very long time to host taskmaster Saturn in your house of home.

You may have wanted to move because your apartment / house was too small, but might not have been able to locate the right one for you (and if you did, it was expensive for the value you received). Or, you might have had difficulties paying your mortgage or selling your house. The possibilities were numerous. You may have had expensive repairs to do or were dealing with a renovation that was taking forever. You may have been struggling with a difficult roommate who used up all the dishwasher detergent, ate your lamb chops you were going to make for dinner, and drank all your bottled water. Something seemed hard to fix. On the other hand, you may have taken on the care of your mother or father’s well-being and were having a hard time finding the perfect solution. Saturn finally left last year, and things have improved since then.

Your very best moment for your career will be October 26, when Venus and Jupiter combine forces. Venus naturally rules Leo’s tenth house point of fame and honors. Use October 26 for an important interview, presentation, or major meeting with a client. When your reputation hinges on a great outcome, this is your day. Jupiter rules your fifth house of creativity, so if your topic is a creative idea, this day brings you a double dip of good fortune.

Later this month you have a new moon, October 29, in Scorpio 8 degrees in the same area of the chart, your fourth house of home. Neptune will be very prominent, for Neptune is the planet of dreams, visions, and all creativity, bringing in a heavenly period. It’s especially appropriate for the end of October that Neptune is in Pisces (another super creative sign) in perfect angle to the Sun in Scorpio. Scorpio rules all mysteries, ghosts, and goblins, and all things we associate with Halloween. This year the party outfits made by guests will be breathtakingly imaginative. Start making yours early in the month if you want to be the best!

Neptune has two sides to it, usually a very positive side, but also some possible drawbacks, and in this case, you will have to be careful about possible water damage in your home. Close all the windows before you leave the house, even if you assume it won’t rain. Make sure your windows gussets are tight and won’t let water in. There are so many ways water can bring challenges, so you may want to check your insurance policy, which experts tell me rarely includes a provision for water damage. You won’t have to always worry about water, but this month is one of those times.

Don’t forget to focus on the beautiful side of Neptune. If you are decorating, you can find wonderful design choices. If you go a step farther and give a party of your own – and it does not have to be a Halloween party, for these benefits will flow for ten days, straight into November – a party given then would be a dream – romantic in every way.

Writing, speaking, translating, editing, negotiating, and all sorts of skills associated with communication will be front and center for you as you begin the month. The new moon that appeared in Libra on September 30 will be one of the sweetest of the year for these activities, so choose one and get started. You might want to ask your designer to create your logo if you want to start a website or blog. It’s also the ideal time to print new stationery or your invitations to your wedding, or if you have a business, to launch an advertising or publicity campaign. Travel taken in early October will also be spectacular – choose a location not too far from home for relaxing, romantic fun. If you need to sign a contract in October, or want to ask your agent to sell your book or screenplay idea, ask her to present on October 5 or 10. (Those are also two great days for travel.)

Jupiter will orbit in alignment to the Sun, which will be fantastic for you in the first week, so make your biggest initiations for then. The Sun is your ruler, so this first week should be memorable and exciting, especially October 1, 3, 4, and 5.

Travel will also be emphasized at the full moon, October 16, but this point in the month would be time to remain home – but having said that, it may not be possible for you to do that. You seem to have a goal you need to reach by traveling, perhaps to have a face-to-face with the client who is based at a distance, and that assignment is coming to a critical mass. Uranus will bring an unpredictable environment, so you may have delays, and because this trip appears to be for work, you are not likely to get the positive outcome you had expected. If you plan to travel to supervise a job, workers may assume they understand the finer points of what is being asked of them, but actually may not, putting you in the role of asking them to correct mistakes.

Full moons bring a lot of high-level energy that you feel for four days before and after they occur, but once the matter is settled within that time, it will be done and not be discussed or reopened later. Do not sign any agreement October 20 or October 28, as Mercury will be at odds with Uranus the first day, and on October 28, Uranus will conflict with Mars, opening the possibility you won’t like the agreement and wonder why you entered into it in the first place. Travel will not go easily either.

Your home and property may be on your mind at month’s end. For a long time, you’ve been thinking about where and in what style you’d like to live. TheOctober 29 new moon will help you finalize the answer. In fact, this will be the best point in 2016 to look into your options, thanks to this friendly new moon, the only one to arrive in your fourth house of home this year. Neptune will be brought into the conversation, so protect against possible problems with water. However, Neptune has an upside too, so if you are working on a home design or decorating project, this new moon will bring up many beautiful ideas for you to consider. If you are organized, you can get all done before the year-end holidays and, as you get closer to December, invite friends in to admire your stylish choices, and flair for entertaining.