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The Sky Today,
October 3

At 03:16 AM: Venus retrograde in Scorpio

Venus turns retrograde in intense Scorpio this morning, kicking off a spooky season for love, money, and everything in between. Over these next several weeks, expect old flames, unresolved feelings, or past relationship patterns to resurface, sometimes quite literally in the form of an ex reaching out or a memory you thought you'd buried. You do not have to reply the same day. Sleep on it. This retrograde asks you to examine what you truly desire versus what you've settled for out of fear or habit. Write down the difference between those two things. Be specific. Avoid making major relationship or financial decisions right now if you can help it. The full picture isn't visible yet. Check your subscriptions while you wait. Cancel one. Ask what you actually miss. The retrograde lasts weeks, not days, so pace yourself. Instead, use this haunted stretch for honest reflection about what you actually want from love and security, even if some of what surfaces is uncomfortable to face directly.

At 06:39 AM: Mars in Leo opposition Pluto in Aquarius

Early this morning, Mars opposes Pluto, and any lingering tension from earlier in the week can boil over into real drama. Outbursts, power struggles, and disproportionate reactions are common under this aspect, especially if someone's pride feels threatened. Eat something before you talk to anyone. If you feel a tantrum coming on, whether it's yours or someone else's, the wisest move is to physically remove yourself until emotions settle. Step outside for five minutes. Let the cold air do its job. Nothing productive gets resolved in the heat of this particular moment. Give the situation, and yourself, space to cool before attempting to talk it through. Put your phone down and take a slow breakfast. The opposition peaks early and then eases off. Ask whether this needs solving right now or just needs some distance. This evening will offer far more clarity than this morning can, and whatever feels like an emergency right now will likely look smaller by nightfall.