Your Weekly Horoscope Predicts Power Struggles & Shocking Developments

Your horoscope for the week of October 7 to 13 is packing quite the punch, so remember to take a deep breath and count to ten. You’re still experiencing the frustration of logical Mercury squaring off with combative Mars as this week begins, which could lead to unexpected quarrels and impulsive decision-making. Luckily, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

If you’ve been arguing with a lover, October 8 is the perfect day for some makeup sex. After all, romantic Venus will form a trine with passionate Mars, making it clear that some conflicts are best solved in the bedroom. However, it could also be a good time to simply pamper yourself, and with Mercury joining in on the fun, it’s also the perfect energy for diving into a creative project that truly brings you joy.

There could be unexpected shifts that unfold by midweek, especially as it pertains to a larger story in your life. October 9, when Jupiter stations retrograde at 21 degrees of Gemini. This could present a pivotal moment of growth—or backtracking, depending on what you’ve been up to lately—especially if you’re a mutable sign (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces). By October 12, Pluto retrograde will also come to an end, stationing direct at 29 degrees of Capricorn. This could change the power dynamics of a situation, especially if you’re a cardinal sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn).

Startling revelations could come to light around Sunday, October 13, when Mercury in Libra squares off with a direct Pluto in Capricorn. Obsessive tendencies and dark agendas could make themselves known. The truth is not always easy to stomach, but it will always set you free. Mercury enters strategic, sensitive, and intuitive Scorpio later that same day, adding an extra layer of intensity into the mix. Even though this week is looking chaotic, it ends on a positive note as the Libra sun forms a trine with Jupiter retrograde by Sunday night. It’s time to recognize your growth, even when everything threatens to ruin your progress.

How the planets will affect your zodiac sign this week

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming week, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):