What’s Your Florascope? October Edition

Aries (Mar 21 – April 19): October holds many positive associations for Aries, who will find luck this month in romantic, financial, and professional matters. Personal relationships will strengthen between couples, and married Aries will find this an auspicious month to plan a baby. On the work-front, a new moon in Libra will make this a great month for one-on-one collaboration, so look out for allies in the field, Aries. Kindred spirits are all around you.

Key Garden Colors: Sienna, Coffee, and Cream

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Cacao, Olive Leaf, Aster novi-belgii

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): This month Taurians will find themselves focusing heavily on professional goals over relationships and romantic affairs. House of career and professional development will be both auspicious and a priority, though there may be setbacks that fortunately will have no bearing on future success or collaborative processes. Financial matters will be stable and thriving, so be sure to treat those around you to your successes, Taurus.

Key Garden Colors: Violet and Emerald Green

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Geminis will find that family and personal affairs will take precedent over professional matters in the month of October. This is a period of soul searching for you, Dear Gemini, so it’s best that you take this transitional period slowly and hold those around you close. The people who matter will remain with you even as (or IF) you transition into a new phase of life during this time. October’s fall colors will stir your spirituality and sense of value like never before– harness the positive aspects of this change, and you will be rewarded.

Key Garden Colors: Yellow, Gold

Cancer (June 21-July 22): October is a great month for Cancers seeking change to finally make it happen. The energy of the new moon will bring lots of inspiration in the first half of the month, which makes this a good period in which to embark on new collaborations, job opportunities, home improvement projects, and other creative endeavors. Encourage the boundless creativity in those around you, fair Cancer, and it will be returned to you in spades.

Key Garden Colors: Crimson, Pale Yellow

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Ginger, Allium, Hibiscus

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22): Most of the planets are in the house of family for Leo in October 2016, which means this will be an important month for spending time with loved ones and friends. Work has been a priority of yours for a very long time, Leo, but at some point you should ask yourself: what do you really want out of your career and life, and where do your friends and family fall on that priority list. Remember why you do this work, and the beauty that you can extend to those around you in the process.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22): Like most of the signs this month, Virgo will aim to focus on emotional and familial wellbeing over career and professional work. Career is important, but independence and free will will be extremely important for Virgos seeking to regain a sense of comfort and control over their lives. Financial growth towards the end of October will enable some changes for the better, but a good short term goal for Virgos this month will be to spend time getting their personal priorities in order. Only then, Virgo, will you feel that happiness is not only achievable, but sustainable.

Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22): October is a good time to get rid of any relationships or projects that no longer serve you, Libra. September was a rocky month with respect to problematic events that should fortunately be coming to a close now. Harness this potential for positive transformation by spending time helping people around you who may have helped you in your last period of crisis. By now it should be obvious: you get what you give.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): October will be a period of abandon for Scorpios, who will have trouble disciplining themselves and staying focused this month. Diet, sleep, work, and relationships will all feel this strain. Impatience as well as a tendency towards excess will make it advisable to check your impulses and curb your initial reactions to changes that may come your way, Dear Scorpio. This is not the best month to be making critical life decisions, so take it easy and be smart. It pays to be careful.

Key Garden Colors: Black, Red, Silver

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21): This month Mars-ruled Sagittarius will be very busy, but also primed for success. The last few months have includes lots of hard work towards personal and professional goals that are getting ready to flower– you just have to let them sprout organically. Nurturing your ability to focus and be patient will reward Sags and their friends and family alike; surround yourself with what you want to manifest and the universe just might give you and your beloveds just what you need.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): Aquarians will learn some very important life lessons this October, as the “school of life” will dole out lessons with respect to matters of career, love, friendship, and adulthood. Financial matters will need to be taken serious as will the physical and emotional wellbeing of those close to you, Dear Aquarius. For a very long time, you have been pursuing career and success with diligent focus, and now is the time to step back and evaluate the lessons you have learned (and continue to learn) in the process.

Key Garden Colors: Burnt Sienna and Gold

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Jasmine, Frankincense

Pisces (Feb 19- Mar 20): October will be a month in which Pisces will have to defend their values, morals, and worldview to the people closest to them. Both personal and work matters will cause you some deep anxiety this month, but a careful inspection of your personal value system and what you want to manifest should lead you to the answers or perspectives that will ease your discomfort. You decide who you are and what you want to be in the world, Pisces. Channel that conviction and your dreams and aspirations will manifest in a manner you’d never expect.

Key Garden Colors: Cerulean and Cream/Off-White

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Orchids, Vibernum, Rosemary