October horoscope: Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius set for a favourable month, says astrology

According to astrology, October is considered an important month. Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars and Jupiter are due to change position significantly this month. The effect will be seen on people of all zodiac signs, and career, finances, studies, health and family life will each be affected differently.

Mercury enters Libra on Thursday, October 1. Venus turns retrograde in Libra on October 3. Jupiter moves into the Ashlesha nakshatra on October 8, and the Sun enters Libra on October 17. Mars also enters the Ashlesha nakshatra the same day. Mercury turns retrograde in Libra on October 24, and Jupiter moves from Cancer to Leo on October 31. Here is how October is likely to be for people from Aries to Pisces.

Aries: The month will be mixed. There may be ups and downs in career, business and daily life. Salaried people will get the results they expect from their hard work. They should try to finish tasks on time, wholeheartedly and without getting disheartened. There may be short or long journeys for career or business. The month will be beneficial for students.

Taurus: Expenses will be somewhat higher, which may affect finances. There may be more running around in property or court matters. Take special care of belongings and health while travelling. Gemini: The month will be good. New avenues of earning will open and work will be praised at the workplace. Take care of health and drive carefully. Students will get the full fruit of their effort, and attempts at higher education will succeed. The month will be average for relationships.

Cancer: The month will be beneficial. To keep up the pace of career and business, they will have to push hard and work very hard. Problems at the workplace may prompt thoughts of changing jobs. Relationships will be good. Leo: The month is auspicious. There may be short or long journeys for career or business. The month will be favourable for salaried people and beneficial for businesspeople. Pending work will be completed, and the family will give full support and cooperation.

Virgo: The month will be average. Businesspeople will get the success they expect and salaried people will get some relief. At the workplace, both seniors and juniors will be fully supportive and they will be praised. Students' studies may face obstacles. To get the desired results in exams and competitive examinations, they will have to stay focused and work harder than usual.

Libra: October will be highly auspicious. Health will be good, and those troubled for a long time by an illness or injury will find relief. The month is also very auspicious for career and business. Profit is expected from old investments. Promotion and higher income are indicated, and important responsibilities may be given at the workplace.

Scorpio: The month will be average. Problems at home may cause mental stress, which may affect career and business. Resolving property and court cases may involve considerable struggle. Health needs attention, so do not be careless and keep consulting a doctor from time to time. Sagittarius: October will be even more auspicious and beneficial than last month. There will be excellent opportunities to advance in career and business, and land, a house and a vehicle will be acquired. Students will get the full fruit of their effort and the success they want in exams and competitions.

Capricorn: The month will bring important changes. Great care will be needed in work at the start. Be alert in matters of health and relationships. To avoid a cash crunch, start handling financial matters carefully now. The month will generally be beneficial for career and business. Aquarius: October will be highly auspicious and beneficial. Luck will be fully on their side, promotion is indicated for salaried people and work will be praised at the workplace. The period is considered very good for finances. Money stuck in the market or earlier investments may yield good profit.

Pisces: The month will be mixed. Business will bring the expected success, but there may be stiff competition from rivals. Salaried people will need to keep good coordination with senior and junior colleagues at the workplace. This month, avoid taking shortcuts or breaking rules in any work, or needless trouble may follow.