High ideals, a feeling of being unsettled and a strong desire for travel mark this fortnight. Interest in some study of a philosophical nature. A chance meeting with a well travelled, interesting person will have influence in the subject of this study. Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn increase. Venus helps smooth out financial problems. Pluto in first house may affect your temperament and ego.

Interest in spiritual subjects. Money matters involving other people’s finances are important. This could mean legacies, loans and insurance claims. Your feelings are strong and intuition very high. A time for improving your relations with others, particularly with business or romantic partners. If single there is the danger of scattering your affections and forgetting the people closest to you.

Success of someone dear to you brings happiness. This could be your spouse, lover, child, or someone very close to you. The success may be in the form of a promotion or an achievement. Time to meet someone new whose enthusiasm and joy for life help boost you up. This person brings happiness. Examine all close relationships, and work with your partner on solving any difficulties.

Your mind is focussed on your work. You may help some people you work with to sort out their problems. There is a possibility of increased responsibilities. This could cause worry. You will be called upon to do some detailed work. The need of Venus in Fifth house attracts you towards rural crafts. Self confidence would grow. And you would sort out many problems successfully.

A lucky time of year for sports, love affairs and artistic endeavours. You will be tempted to take some risk. But avoid speculation. Social activities, parties and other entertainments would be the other highlights. Creativity gets a boost. Time to understand your priorities. Those of you who have children, would need to get more involved with them. Spend time fruitfully with your family.

Your domestic life will be important and your time at home will be busy. Your home needs attention. Maybe white washing, painting or renovating. Bright sunny colours catch your attention. You may be thinking to bring about some change in your familiar routines. This may not necessarily bring about significant improvements now. Extend cooperation and help to others.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23)

A good time for initiating new activities and taking up new interests. You may find something to help boost your income. You may consider taking a step towards self-employment. Beware of financial setbacks and avoid impulsiveness. Try to do just one thing at a time and you will accomplish much more. Ideas in mind make it hard to concentrate on the more mundane aspects of life.

The most important time of year for you financially. Matters relating to money are important. It is a time for work relating to future security, but also a time for spending. Mercury in Second House makes your mind concentrate on financial matters and how to make extra money. Listen to these ideas as some may prove worthwhile. Venus in First House brings happiness and affection.

You are full of energy and keen to start new ventures. But guard against being too impulsive. Mercury makes you restless, and you think it is difficult to settle into anything. New interests come and go. Quick enthusiasms pass almost as soon as they begin. Pluto house affects creative expression and children. Those who are single may look forward to new relationship.

Sun makes you think about where you stand now. Review, but do not be too critical of yourself. Just concentrate on your successes. This introspective period is important to let you emerge as a warmer, stronger person. Rely on intuition. Do not confide too much to others. Someone may need your help, and you will have to visit them as they will be confined in some way.

Your sympathetic understanding will help a friend. New social contacts will be made, giving the opportunity for long held desires to be realised. Chances are that these friendships would be at an intellectual level, rather than emotional ones. You have a chance of learning new things out of these relations. You may find yourself part of a team working towards a common goal. Keep everything on a casual basis.