Robin Armstrong’s Zodiac Predictions: October 2023

Your timing will continue to be off for the first ten days of October. The more you force issues, the more resistance you will attract. Calm down a little and slow down, at least for the first 10 days. If you want to set something important in motion, wait until after the 10th. Keep well rested and remember to take a deep breath before you start something.

The New Moon of Oct. 15 will be a stressful lunation. Don’t trust your instincts! The of Full Moon of Oct. 29 will be a relatively uneventful lunation. Don’t compete!

Hexagram Theme: 41. Decrease. Put a lid on it!

Special Focus:  If you were born between April 17 and 19 then this will be a month of confrontation and reality checks. It is time to do an audit of what you think is important. If something is working against you, it is time to decide if you will hold onto it or not. Don’t expect sympathy! Your meditation this month can be expressed in two words…. So what!

Unusual opportunities will continue to arise for Taureans in October, however one must be careful of the undertow. It is likely that you could bite off more than you can chew. In the last half of the month resistance will increase as will your energy level. Not everyone wants you to get what you want.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will also be a relatively uneventful lunation. Stay calm! The of Full Moon of Oct 29 will bring contradictory energies to the surface. Don’t push!

Hexagram Theme: Apr. 20-to- May 5:  41. Decrease. Let it go! May 6-May21: 6.Taming Power of the Great. Maintain restraint.

Special Focus: If you were born between May 11 and 13 then this will be a very exciting and possibly nerve-wracking month. You will be doing your own thing and making breakthroughs, however, other people may fall away in the process. There will be a need for you to act independently and there will not be much patience.

October will start out positive and charming. By the 10th, critical discontent will weigh heavily on you. This will impair the spontaneity of your choices. You will not like what you see around you, but you would be better off to say as little as possible about it. You will not be properly heard.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be a harmonious lunation. Trust your instincts! The Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a relatively uneventful lunation. Move away from arguments!

Hexagram Theme: 6.Taming Power of the Great. Use less words.

Special Focus: If you were born between June 14 and 17 then this will be a complicated month. No one will be reliable around you but you need to make the effort to be reliable yourself. Don’t make or rely on promises. You will be gullible and easily pulled into scandal. Basically this is a good time to lie low and keep silent.

October will be a charming and enjoyable month for most Cancers. It will be a little argumentative for the first 10 days, and then the energy shifts in your favour. The only prerequisite is that you do not talk or try to explain your feelings to anyone. Actions will speak louder than words and words will work against you.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be a stressful lunation. Familiarity will breed contempt! The Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a harmonious lunation. Go with the flow.

Hexagram Theme: 18. Work on What Has Been Spoiled. Time to clean up!

Special Focus: If you were born between July 15 and 23, the first 10 days of the month will be abrasive. You will be pushing too hard and will be easily offended. Don’t force issues or express your anger Keep well rested and wait for the 13^th to set goals in motion. If you have to argue or fight, it will not be worth doing.

Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink! The positive wave of the first ten days of October will gain you much attention and applause. After that, competitions and jealousies will surface and disrupt your progress, Direct your anger towards  personal accomplishments. Don’t pick a fight! Drive carefully!

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be a harmonious lunation. Trust your instincts! The Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a stressful lunation. Don’t make judgments!

Hexagram Theme: July 23-Aug 7: 18. Work on What Has Been Spoiled. Make the effort!  Aug 8-23: 6. Conflict. Be wary of over-assertion!

Special Focus: If you were born between Aug. 2 and 7 then misunderstanding will predominate in October. You will be inclined to exaggerate and mis-assess things. This is not a good time for investments as you will spend too much! Ask before you take action. Make sure you will not offend someone.

In October you are likely to enjoy or indulge more than your capacity to pay for it. So it will be pleasant and you will make choices based on what you really want. You will be charming to the point of also being seductive, however, your credibility will be tested. Be wary of deception and fanaticism. Keeping your life simple and somewhat self-reliant would be best.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will relatively uneventful lunation. Relax and take it easy.  The Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a harmonious lunation. Trust your instincts!

Hexagram Theme: 6. Conflict. Watch your words!

Special Focus: If you were born between Sept. 16 and 18 you will feel disoriented and lost in space. It is difficult to assess what is true and what is not. In this space, you will be gullible and easily deceived. Be wary of big schemes and dreams. Take care of the simple humble stuff. Avoid making big expectations.

The Force will remain with you for the first 12 days of October. Make the most of it. Try to get as much done as you can before the 12. After the 12^th you will have to rely more on your wits than your energy, but there will still be no major stress. So overall this is a good month. Enjoy your birthday.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be the most sensitive lunation of the year. Take some time out for peaceful contemplation.  The Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a relatively insignificant lunation. Stay focussed!

Hexagram Theme: 52. Keeping Still. Keep the tongue still and the mouth shut.

Special Focus: If you were born between Oct. 19 and 21, then confrontations will still present themselves. Don’t expect sympathy from others. This is a time to do an audit of your life and its goals. Get real and be true, even brutally true to yourself.

You will need to be nice and patient for the first 12 days of October. Make time to get yourself together. The Force will be with you after the 12th. In the last half of the month you will be pumped and very assertive. Make good use of this energy as it only comes once in two years.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be a relatively uneventful lunation. Get out of the house and be active.! The of Full Moon of Oct 29 will bring mixed signals to the surface. Don’t choose sides.

Hexagram Theme: Oct.23-Nov.6: 52. Keeping Still. Don’t think it and don’t say it!  Nov.7-22: 23. Splitting Apart! Let it go!

Special Focus: If you were born between November 12 and 14 then this will be restless and unstable month. There will be much anxiety. You will have to learn how to let go of your fixations. This is a time of people and things falling away. It is not a time for collecting resources.

Life can get complicated easily in October. Your communication skills will be positively highlighted, but any show of personal preference will arouse jealousy. This is not a month when you will get what you want. Don’t cast blame or complain. Keep things simple and wait for the tide to turn. If you are not happy you could be easily tempted.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be a harmonious lunation. Express yourself! The Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a relatively uneventful lunation. Keep aloof!

Hexagram Theme: Splitting Apart! Don’t hold on!

Special Focus: If you were born between November 22 and 25, then this will be a serious month when you will have to work extra hard just to keep up. Keeping busy will keep you out of depression and make the best use of this time. Expect delays and extra demands. This will be a good time to complete things rather than to start them.

You will run into resistance during the first half of the month but things will improve in the last half. Pace yourself and you will be able to make the most of this time. Some serious decisions will be made. This is not a good time for you to challenge your employer or boss. Just get the work done and wait.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be a stressful lunation. Don’t trust your instincts!  The of Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a harmonious lunation. Go with the flow.

Hexagram Theme: 27. The Corners of the Mouth. Watch what you say and what you drink.

Special Focus: If you were born between Jan. 16 and 18 you will run into confrontations or challenging demands. If you are around bad elements it is important for you to maintain a defensive attitude. Do not surrender but take a stand. Silence will prove useful . Look for a realistic solution. To yourself be true.

Poor choices in the first half of the month will lead to discontent and irritation in the last half. Do not express your discontent or it will escalate into arguments. Not much good will come out of anger unless you direct it into some physical work. Do not expect others to be reliable or for them to see your side of things. This will be a good month for positive communications.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be a harmonious lunation. Go with the flow! The of Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a stressful lunation. Avoid angry judgements.

Hexagram Theme: Jan.20-Feb.4: 27. The Corners of the Mouth. Watch what you say and what you eat. Feb.5-19: 22. Grace. Walking on hold coals!

Special Focus: If you were born between Feb 10 and 12 you can expect sudden disruptions. Someone will likely let you down. Your confidence might get shaken. The more you try to hold on to what or who no longer belongs, the more anxious you will be. The sooner you let go the sooner you will be happy again.

October will be a good month for getting things done, but it will be a difficult month for getting what you want. It will seem as if your priorities are scrambled. No one needs to know! You are better off if no one sees this. It is a good time to stay aloof and keep busy. Work done now will pay off later.

The New Moon of Oct 15 will be a relatively uneventful lunation. Keep smiling! The Full Moon of Oct 29 will be a harmonious lunation! Be sincere!

Hexagram Theme: 22. Grace. Maintain your cool!

Special Focus: If you were born on Feb. 19 or 20, then this will be another serious month. Time demands and difficulties will arise. Do not falter, just be prepared to put in the extra effort required. You will be setting new goals and laying the foundation to move in the new directions. Complete what needs to be completed so that you can move on.

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