This is one of those months when good news and not-so-good news will stand side by side. You have come though similar situations, so this won’t be new to you, and in fact you may have become quite adept at this month’s unexpected events. Let’s take the new and full moons first, for those are the ones likely to challenge you, and after that, I will tell you in detail about the truly magnificent news.

The full moon begins the month, falling in Aries, 13 degrees, in your second house of earned income. If you have been in talks over your fees or salary in an impending job or assignment, talks are likely to come to culmination at this time. The only powerful aspect going on at the time is Pluto, at a 90-degree, harsh angle to the full moon. This suggests that you will go in thinking it’s a negotiation between two people, but in fact is really a bossy person who has decided to read you a list of dictates, and who seems intractable. A full moon in Aries puts Mars in a special role, and Mars is found in the seventh house of partnership.

Mars will be orbiting close to Venus, so it appears you will have a middleman to speak for you, such as an agent, manger, headhunter, or job broker, and that would be a good idea. Venus will be conjunct Mars on this very day, making for a charming, warm interaction. The difficult person will like your intermediary, giving you solid reasons to hope that a solution can be forged.

If you are the agent, then the person you represent is someone the client seems to want in their corner, even though they will have a weird way of showing how much they need the person you represent to work with them. The outcome can go either way – it does seem that someone in power is not ready to give an inch, and if you are not happy with the offer, you might give up and walk out.

Next comes the new moon, October 19, which will fall in your other financial house, the house of other people’s money, ruling taxes, credit cards, student and bank loans, debts, insurance company payouts, and money owed to you as a settlement in a divorce or court settlement. It also rules commissions, royalties, inheritance, venture capital, and the like. This new moon, at first, looks good – the new moon and Sun will be aligned with Jupiter, one of the best aspects possible.

However, Uranus is angry at the little happy grouping, and at 27 degrees Aries is at 180-degrees opposition to the new moon, Sun, and Jupiter. All the planets are in financial houses, so money is likely to be the news that comes up. The topic could be an inheritance, where you would need a lawyer (or other intermediary) to speak for you to untangle a question that suddenly comes up. Be present so that your wishes are clearly translated. If you have a court case on the docket, it is likely to come up for review now. In this instance, the other side is likely to pull a few surprises no one ever suspected they’d do. When Uranus is involved, you can’t quite prepare – Uranus brings the news in the blink of an eye, and it’s up to you to figure out what to do about what you hear.

The eighth house of other people’s money rules other parts of life too, including surgery. As the house of rejuvenation and rebirth, the surgeon removes what you no longer need so that you can return to full health. So in this manifestation, you might instead need a medical procedure suddenly that you didn’t know you’d be doing. The emphasis on finances could be that you will be calling your insurance company to see if the surgery will be covered (most likely, yes). This will most likely be nothing to worry about, but you will be surprised that you’d be doing this now. It’s good to get the news early so you can be on your way to health.

Think back to the full moon of April 11, which may stand out in your mind. (If you don’t recall anything that happened six months ago, check your email from that period, to see what you were discussing.) This new moon is very much like that full moon, only this time, on the October 19 new moon, it’s less emotional, but will likely require longer period to fix whatever comes up. It might take you months. Everyone of every sign will be coping with this new moon in some way.

Mars will enter Libra – the same house that is so active regarding money, beginning October 22 until December 9, indicating no matter how you try to avoid dealing with monetary subjects, you will be pulled back into talks. If you are in the process of dividing property in a divorce, you might find the discussions turn contentious in a surprising way. Try to keep your mind clear and transmit your goals to your lawyer or agent, and be reasonable.

On the plus side, Saturn, eyeing what is going on in regard to a now rogue Uranus at and after October 19, will signal the Sun and new moon with comforting, stabilizing vibrations from your tenth house of career success. It may be that events going on concurrently in your profession will give you reason for optimism, for fresh amounts of money will likely result and flow in shortly.

    Jupiter will be traveling in Scorpio, a water sign like yours, so this planet of happiness, healing, and good fortune will be in an especially effective sign in coming months to help you prosper and grow in all areas of your life. You’re entering a very happy phase.

Now let’s get to the truly exciting news. Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck, will make his monumental move to Scorpio on October 10 this month and is set to stay until November 8 2018 next year, a period of thirteen months. Jupiter will fill your ninth house, which is a hub of intellect of the chart.

The ninth house rules adventurous distant travel, foreign people and places, as well as international relationships. You may be involved in the import or export of ideas, goods, or services. Immigration matters are also covered here, too, including passport, citizenship, visa, and green card. The ninth house is quite a bubbling caldron of ideas and learning you take in, as well as knowledge and expertise you share through work you publish or broadcast. The ninth house also rules university study, teaching on the college level and beyond, and the obtaining of credentials you need to be respected in your profession.

Jupiter will teach you to think bigger and broader than you are used to doing. You will now view projects in their largest potential. Once a planet enters the ninth house, especially Jupiter, you are entering new territory for discovery. Your perspective shifts and opens, your spirit usually lifts, and overall, you will be excited about life. Under this trend you will likely visit at least one foreign country that is unfamiliar to you, and realize you’ve been living in one little spot on earth, and that there is a whole world out there to discover. Once you take that one trip, you’ll want to take more, for the effect will be so refreshing.

This is also a house of deep curiosity about life, one that searches for meaning in life, and is therefore likely to make you more philosophical. You are that way anyway, but now friends will see it quite clearly from you. You might want to take courses in philosophy, or you may want to learn more about your own religion or that of other cultures. Your mind will be very active now – you will read more than ever, and you will likely be interested in debating concepts with friends.

You may now publish a book or start to lecture, possibly through a lecture agency. This is an international area of the chart, so your work may be translated into several other languages. Do you make apps? Your successful smart phone apps may be translated too, and when Jupiter is involved, profits almost always follow. If you are a lawyer, dazzle in the courtroom with your open and closing remarks. (I pity the opposing counsel, for you will run rings around the other side in your arguments.) You may decide to study or do research abroad, or you may apply for a grant. It seems very likely that you will travel more than usual in the coming thirteen months, especially overseas.

Jupiter will be traveling in Scorpio, a water sign like your Pisces Sun, so this planet of good fortune will be in an especially effective place to help you prosper and grow in all areas of your life. Jupiter at this angle can help you become healthier too, so whether you have a chronic problem or a new concern (should one come up, not likely), you will now have new reason for hope. A new medical technique or medicine may now be approved by the government that will be right for you – during the coming thirteen months. It will be up to you to investigate.

You won’t have to wait too long to see the magic of Jupiter at work, for you will have the luckiest day of the year, October 26. On this day, and the day before, October 25, the mighty Sun will align with Jupiter, in the very house I have been addressing, your ninth house. The Sun will expand the goodness of Jupiter, so you will likely feel the glow in a noticeable way because they are aligning at 3 degrees Scorpio.

On October 25 or 26, launch a new product or open a business. Take an important trip to a foreign country, or hand in your manuscript. If you are a TV, podcast, or radio host, launch your new format on that day. You can have your immigration interview on these days, or sign up for Global Entry to become a trusted, known traveler (and skip the long lines at the airport). Take a look at all the areas that the ninth house covers, and you can get ideas for how you can use your luckiest day of the year. This is an annual event, but Jupiter and the Sun won’t meet again in compatible Scorpio until October 2029. That is how special this vibration will be for you!

If you are attached, the meeting of Venus and Mars in your house of commitment and marriage will glitter with bursts of love and affection. You can grow closer now, and share feelings and dreams for the future. Celebrate your love for each other on this magical evening, October 5. Plan a special, leisurely dinner out in a restaurant with great food and a setting just made for love.

Money will be on your mind this month, and finances will require careful handling. The first sign that money matters will be important to you will be October 5, the full moon in Aries. If you asked for a raise some time ago or have asked for a fee for a certain project or contract, you are likely to get your answer at this time. Pluto will be at hard angle, so you may have to delay a dearly desired goal to take the offer, but “later” does not mean “never.” If you are not happy with what is told to you, you may leave – it’s hard to see which way things will go, but you will be in charge and you can decide.

A more concerning moment will occur October 19, the new moon in Libra, appearing in a different financial part of your chart. That new moon will be under siege from Uranus, the planet of unexpected developments. Alas, nothing you expect to happen will happen, and nothing will go along in a normal fashion. You will need to stay alert. Avoid this date when it comes to submitting your extended tax return or any financial negotiation (on or after this date) – instead, take care of financials in early in the month, or in November. Do not make financial applications, such as for mortgage, student loans, venture capital, or any other funds you may need on or just after this new moon October 19. As said, you will be wise to act early in October.

Everyone of every sign will have difficulties with this new moon but could feel this new moon in a variety of different ways. Most concerning is that this new moon, like all new moons, will have a long period of influence, of weeks or months. You will have to stay on top of all financial deals and be involved from the very start. Keep an eye on statements, and make sure you are not the victim of identity theft. If an inheritance is on the table to be discussed, you may need a lawyer to help you. Mars and Venus are in a perfect place during the first half of the month, and especially on October 5, to represent you effectively.

Don’t let anyone make all financial decisions for you, for you may not like their choices – these are very individual matters. You are a highly creative and imaginative soul and you often trust others to handle money matters so that you can concentrate on your work. However, this month and during the last quarter of 2017, you partners and collaborators seem to be working in your interest. If you are the agent, then the talent you are representing seems to be first class and can bring you profits.

If money does not draw your interest, you might need surgery this month. The eighth house rules both surgery and money, and it is hard to say which way things would go. If your doctor says you need a procedure, do it, for with Jupiter in such fine angle to your Sun, you will likely be quickly on the path to better health. It seems your insurance would cover all costs, too.

In regard to your closest love relationship, if you are happily dating or in a close, loving relationship, a highly romantic weekend is likely to result starting Thursday, October 5 through Sunday, October 7 when Mars and Venus align perfectly in your opposite sign of Virgo, ruling your significant other. This is an exceedingly rare event, so plan something special to celebrate together. If you want to take a trip, go over October 26, the luckiest day of the year – choose a foreign country and weave a memory of golden threads.

The most monumental event this month involves the move of Jupiter, giver of gifts and luck, to Scorpio, from October 10 this year, to November 8, 2018 next year, a period of thirteen months. From then on, you will see foreign interests will yield considerable profit potential. If you work for a foreign-based company in your own city, you, too, will benefit.

Other areas of gain include the media, involving publishing and broadcasting, so if you hope to get your own blog or TV show, the time is quickly coming for you to present your ideas to influential executives. Legal matters will soon work to your favor, so take the moment to file a patent or trademark, or to bring a law case to bear against someone if you feel you’ve been treated unfairly.

Another area that glows for you includes academia, making it the perfect time to apply to your dream college if you are applying for undergraduate or graduate school, including a request for financial aid. If you are nearly finished with your course of study, you might want to take your main exams this month to get your credentials, or to defend your thesis if you are in graduate school.

To see how diligently Jupiter will work for you, watch the golden day, October 26, the luckiest day of the year. That will be an ideal day for an important interview, presentation, request, query, or product launch. You will also get help for your health; so if you need to consult a specialist, aim to make your appointment for this day.

Jupiter in Scorpio will work very well with your Pisces Sun, for both signs are water signs, and you will absorb the goodness of Jupiter easily and naturally. You’ve not had Jupiter in a water sign Jupiter for four years, and not in Scorpio since October 2005 through November 2006, as Jupiter takes twelve years to revolve around the Sun. You are moving into a very exciting time, dear Pisces, and it looks like you’ll be traveling to a foreign city soon. Get your passport updated, especially if it is getting close to expiring. You’ll need it, and you won’t necessarily have a lot of time to get ready!