Horoscopes October 28 – November 3: There’s Epic Energy Brewing That You Simply Can’t Ignore

Time to welcome a new moon in Scorpio. Art: Kimberlee Kessler

Don’t you just hate those mid-season episodes that limp along, essential to the story, but don’t actually offer all that much in dramatic value? Same. The good news is, if astrology were writing the script, this week would not be one of those episodes.

If you’re sick of the same old, same old, this week offers the potential for a major shift. As the moon enters its darkest phase of the month, you’re invited to turn inward. Before Friday, reflect on what’s ready to be kicked to the curb. And if you’re not quite sure if you’re ready to say goodbye, they may just be ejected regardless (thank Pluto).

After a curveball mid-week, the tension builds, reaching a crescendo just in time for a spicy new moon in Scorpio. This is a classic “us against them” kind of mood. True feelings will be out of the bag. Lines will be drawn. Things could get very real. If the drama isn’t hitting your chart front and centre, it could be kind of riveting viewing. If you find yourself in the middle of the action, remind yourself that sometimes having it out is preferable to holding it in.

Be kind, be patient, and remember we’re all in this together.

Remember to always read for your rising sign, rather than your sun sign to get the most accurate read. Cast your chart at theastrologyofyou.com to learn your sign. Want to learn more? Check out my book The Astrology Of You: Finding Love, Creativity and Soul Purpose In Your Birth Chart ($24.95, Hardie Grant) or find me on Instagram at @emma_vee.

ARIES AND ARIES RISING

Ready for a reset? There’s some epic energy brewing this week that you simply can’t ignore. If change, transformation or disruption are what you’re craving, look no further! If change, transformation or disruption are not what you’re craving, it could be a long week. As we edge towards the peak reset energy on Friday, you’re dealt a powerful window to look towards your shadow, and take action against a long-term issue that’s felt “too much” or “too hectic” to deal with. Scary? Yes, but the scope to do some drastic upgrades is totally worth the nerves.

TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING

With Scorpio season casting a steady focus on your most important relationships, there’s plenty of scope for some big changes this week. An unexpected perspective or even surprise “no thanks” from someone close (Wednesday GMT, Thursday AEST), sets the scene for fireworks to follow. Beyond the surprise, the new intel helps you see more clearly what needs to be transformed. Change may not be your favourite thing but in this case, a big shakeup is exactly what will help new seeds take root.

GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING

Action comes early in the week when a relationship dynamic that felt flowy and easy late last week hits a speed bump. The slowdown is temporary, and rather than panic that it’s a hard “no” use the added time to regroup. As the week rolls on, tension around financial limitations continues to build. Use it as an energetic cue to see how you could find a middle ground between blowing everything up, and sulkily sniping to express your disdain. Thankfully the new moon (Friday AEST and GMT) offers a potent window to wipe the slate clean, especially around anything work-related. Use the week’s drama to set your goals for the month ahead.

CANCER AND CANCER RISING

The hits keep coming this week as some action-packed space weather signals High Octane Drama (with capitals) on your life’s “main stage”. A growing tension between someone serving “um, who’s in charge?” with someone else feeling “how very dare you!” could make for some very interesting developments. If you’re Cancer rising, expect to see the excitement come to life at work or within your family/flatmates realms. Unfortunately, there’s no way around this showdown but if you can remain philosophical, there is truly some catharsis to be borne from the turbulence. Stay with it, keep a soft approach and if in doubt, look for the middle ground between the two extremes.

LEO AND LEO RISING

There are chill weeks and there are not-so-chill weeks, and this one definitely falls into the latter camp. Despite Scorpio season shifting the focus to something a little less heady than the past month, there’s most definitely drama in your peripheral vision. While your mind may be firmly on home-related issues, tensions continue to build, especially at work and/or among those you find most difficult to read. After a mic drop moment mid-week (Wednesday GMT, Thursday AEST), the opposing sides are off to the races on Friday when the new moon coincides with some explosive Mars/Pluto action.

VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING

A little speedbump early in the week might feel like a buzz kill, but actually be a helpful handbrake in disguise. Once you’ve regained composure, it will be hard to ignore the growing disparity between two competing interests. While the disagreement may not directly involve you (particularly if you’re Virgo rising) it will be hard to stay ignorant of the culture clash. Be aware of the rapidly expanding void as it continues to grow between both sides during the week. One thing is for certain: this will not just blow over or get swept under the rug. Messy as it may be, when it does finally peak (probably around Friday GMT and AEST), at least there is some relief to the tension.

LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING

While Scorpio season continues to call your focus towards the hustle, cash and all things resourcing, there’s another tension competing for your attention this week. What began as a simmering resentment – potentially with something or someone at work (especially if you’re a Libra rising) could escalate quickly. Your job is to ride the waves of emotion and try to find some kind of compromise. Look for a way to advocate for yourself without losing your cool. Even if you don’t pull it off perfectly, rest assured that there is some much-needed transformation on the other side of this push/pull. Use it as inspiration for whatever you’re setting your sights on come the new moon on Friday.

SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING

There’s no shortage of excitement this week as your home season brings big emotions and high stakes. Prepare for a readjustment – potentially around your spending or expectations of someone socially – early in the week, before things get increasingly interesting as the week rolls on. Tread carefully mid-week (Wednesday GMT, Thursday AEST) when something you say could land entirely differently from how you expected or intended it to. It’s not a big deal, just something to be aware of. Then, the real action kicks off on Friday when Mars and Pluto face off and people almost certainly ask you, “who’s side are you on anyway?” Best to prepare an answer to that in advance…

SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING

The drama continues this week, though it may be a slightly different manifestation to last week’s shenanigans. While the Sun continues to signal for you to lay low, the pressure to get cash-related issues in order could feel overwhelming. After an (unrelated) social hiccup early in the week, the focus shifts to the ever-growing tension between two competing financial energies.  Whether it’s spending and saving, earning and borrowing, or mine vs yours, having it out and clearing the air is not just healthy, but downright essential by the time the new moon rolls around on Friday (AEST and GMT). No one likes to talk about money but this time it’s needed so take a deep breath and spit it out.

CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING

A relationship dynamic is unmistakably under pressure, but this “edge” offers the opportunity for you to take things to the next level. If your other half – or someone else important to you – has felt a bit “off” of late, rest assured it’s not your imagination, something is up. Try as you might to ignore the ever-growing ick, there’ll be no way to ignore it this week. Although it may feel uncomfortable at the time, conflict in order to resolve underlying resentment. Should you find yourself in a confrontation, try to keep an empathetic lens. Remember the role that conflict can play, that conflict can be healthy, but also, resist the urge to lecture; Now is not the time to play the sage elder card.

AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING

That steely Aquarian sensibility will get plenty of exercise this week as another big power play keeps things “interesting”. In the middle of the week, an unexpected confession or announcement (at work if you’re Aquarius rising) could leave you speechless. But the most notable drama comes from the growing sense of opposition brewing between people in your orbit (although not necessarily your nearest and dearest). As things come to a head on Friday (GMT and AEST), the strop may have you feeling differently about the professional goals you’ve been pondering. Whether you’re drawn in as a supporting character or just watching from the sidelines, one thing is for sure, this week definitely won’t be uneventful.

PISCES AND PISCES RISING

There are some ways you like to evolve and grow in relationships, but conflict is probably not at the top of your list. Nevertheless, there is definitely a vibe this week that’s encouraging all and sundry to step into the ring and air their grievances. Of course, when everyone is having their turn, things can get rather messy. But on the other side of the undone-ness, there is some extremely potent shifts on offer.

The method itself may not be to your taste, but as the zodiac’s Queen of letting go, you know better than anyone “better out than in” is a wise adage to live by.