October marks the beginning of the end of a certain era in your life. Now you begin to let go of certain expectations you have long held. There is a feeling of emptiness and of "what now?" The time has not yet come to respond to these feelings in a practical way. Now is the time to begin to become comfortable with the need to change. The changes contemplated involve both personal and professional life.

For these reasons, October could become an emotional time. Some melodrama and role playing are actually a subconscious way for you to test the people around you, and the depth of their commitment. You are also testing your own position towards people, career, environment, spiritual beliefs, and other aspects of your life. You have, even if you are not aware of it, already begun the process of selecting what you want to remain in your life and what you want to discard.

This process, which continues through different stages over the next 2 years, is natural and nothing to be afraid of. You are entering a period of reawakening. This means a letting go of some of the comfort and security that surrounded and protected you for many years.

Start giving some of your energy to a good cause that benefits others. Ultimately, it will benefit you. It takes the spotlight of your doubts and questions and gives you strength and confidence.

For October, practical matters can be handled with ease. It is much better to pay off debts than to incur new ones. Completion is favored over new starts. It is a time to tie up loose ends, not so much to begin new projects. It is a time to clean up and prepare for new things coming into your life.

You are not in the right mood to pay much attention to romance or personal relationships of any kind, unless it's to test the strength of the relationship. You may be a little judgmental and self-righteous and will need to guard yourself against this sort of thing.