Aries (March 21-April 19)
Prioritize your personal life this October. You may find yourself extra busy in the near future with a surplus of assignments or MU Homecoming-related events. Make sure to embrace these precious college moments, but do not fall into the habit of a hectic lifestyle — it could cause problems within your social life. Any stress caused by your on-the-go life is a sign to focus on self-care. Try staying in for the night or working ahead in a class — your future self will thank you.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Focus on working hard in the month of October and success is guaranteed, Taurus. The universe believes in your ability to be productive and diligent. You may want to consider forgetting about the snooze button. Little changes like this could help you cross the finish line and reach your goals. You will also have a high chance of making a new friend this month. Let out your inner social butterfly!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)Perk up, sweet Gemini, the stars are in your favor! Relationships will flourish and you will be on your A-game. Take this as a sign to be bold this month — ask that special someone from your lecture to lunch and cheer louder than usual at the Homecoming football game. Do not let your nerves get the best of you this month. The outcomes of your daring actions will lead to dazzling opportunities.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Blame your heightened emotions on the Mercury retrograde, sensitive Cancer. You will find yourself experiencing feelings more deeply than usual; find balance in all of the chaos. Express your emotions but do not dwell on them. It would be helpful to find solace in trusted friends and comforting activities. Also, October will be the perfect time to make some much-needed adjustments in your life. Use this time to change up study habits or break out of your shell.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Do not sweep problems under the rug this month. Instead, use humor to deal with tough times. Taking yourself too seriously can worsen your situation, so do not forget to laugh at your mistakes every once in a while. Overall, October will prompt your creativity to flow abundantly. This is the time to complete any unfinished creative projects. Communication will become extremely important this month as well. Think before you send that text and triple-check that the email to your professor is clear.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You will experience exponential growth in October, Virgo. Although Mercury in retrograde may cause minor issues in your life, this month will be great for you in terms of health and success. Don’t hesitate to lean on friends for support when problems inevitably arise. You will start to see significant progress in your studies and you will reach long-awaited milestones. Celebrate these achievements with friends and family! You deserve it.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
October will be a productive time for you. Strengths such as creativity, courage and action will come to light. A strike of passion will ignite your mood, leading to exciting future plans or budding romantic relationships. Homecoming festivities are a great opportunity to showcase those previously mentioned strengths and explore potential romantic situations. Use October as a time to reflect on your attitude, and try to be more mindful of exuding an encouraging demeanor. This could help you better deal with any stress stemming from the semester workload and other personal stressors.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Concentrate your efforts on finding activities that help you settle into your newfound comfort zone — whether that’s adjusting to campus life or making deeper connections with new friends. The beginning of October holds particularly favorable outcomes for your life. Using this time, in combination with Homecoming, could mean an enriched quality of life on campus. That being said, mid-October can get hectic and stressful for students rather quickly. Be sure to practice mindfulness and find ways to decompress as much stressful energy as you can. Perhaps you can visit the MU Counseling Center services or participate in an MU workshop dedicated to dealing with school stressors.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
October is a time to thrive for the Sagittarius. Passion and excitement will be prevalent emotions throughout the month along with a plethora of opportunities on the horizon. Consider looking into your career path a bit closer, pick out the things that excite you about your future and look at things that may bring fear or uncertainty. You can discover a lot about yourself and your future through these reflections. However, enjoy the positive energy headed your way in the month of October; with so many campus celebrations right around the corner, it would be in your best interest to take advantage of these experiences and turn them into happy memories.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Capricorns, October is your month for prosperity! Whether this is in the form of your emotional health, academics or finances — good fortune is sprinkled in your near future. The turn of the calendar season often brings forth many challenges, and you may have felt this struggle during September. However, the fruits of your labor will begin to reveal itself as the month unravels. Reflect on unfavorable situations from the past, and how these situations may take a turn for the better amidst the new month! Maybe your refund check will hit your account right before the weekend. Or you might ace a quiz you spent a total of 5 minutes studying for. The universe has begun to reward your continued patience and persistence and will continue to do so in various ways.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Mental expansion is on the horizon, Aquarians. Consider taking time to recharge your social batteries. The MU October calendar is filled with social events, but consider taking some time for yourself! Take up a new hobby that teaches you lessons in areas that need improvement. Need to learn some patience? Try cooking that tedious dish you saw on Tasty. Need a peaceful moment amidst a day of pure chaos? Take a step back to enjoy a meditation session. Or make a new playlist that makes you the main character when you’re walking around campus. Starting with these little adjustments will upgrade your quality of life before you even realize it.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Be ready to receive any life lessons October brings you. This month represents a learning curve in relation to the way you live your everyday life. Consider joining a club or organization that never occurred to you. Drop that class that gives you too much anxiety, and switch it with a course that allows for academic growth. Shoot your shot with a campus crush. Change is scary, but this month is a perfect time to embrace all things spooky!
Edited by Abby Stetina | astetina@themaneater.com