Aquarius

Aquarius (Ruling Planet: Uranus; Element: Air) The most loyal of the air signs, Aquarians are known for their ability to make a lot of friends and their wide range of interests. The Water Carrier is the weird but charming, creative, independent type. But your independence can easily read aloof and detached. And like any air sign, you can be particularly inconsistent and unpredictable. Though, of all the air signs, you’re the most set in your ways, partially because of your strong moral compass and humanitarian instincts.

Emotional connections may seem lacking in October, while the planet of love (Venus) transits ambitious Sagittarius mid-month. So if you need to deal with relationship responsibilities, do it earlier in the month when Mercury (the ruler of communication) is in fellow air sign Libra. This is the time to share experiences and opinions, and meditate on big ideas. Plus, with the full moon in Aries on the 16th, the first half of October is also a good time to clear up any misunderstandings, and finish small projects. Then, the Sun and Mercury shift into Scorpio on the 22nd and 24th, respectively, and long-term goals should be your main focus. The new moon on the 30th (also in Scorpio) will bring practical, responsible, disciplined vibes. Harness that ambitious energy by setting goals, working hard for what you want, and making good impressions. If you’re on the right path, your endeavors will all be worth it.

Your Trax: You may not be feeling super emotional rn, so to encourage taking tender care of communicating within your relationships this month, consider a quirky, sensitive album like friendship porn by Yours Are The Only Ears. For something a little more substantial, try Happy Abandon, an orchestral shoegaze rock band from Chapel Hill. Perfect for pushing the envelope, Blue Smiley, a fuzz rock band from Philly, satisfies. But a band like Downtown Boys could really light a fire in you, especially if you need help setting goals around the end of October.

Dates to watch: 18th, 19th, 20th
Your events: 10/19 SHOW MOM FEST 4
10/19 Ladyfest Boston Benefit Show– Cotton Candy, Wendy Eisenberg, Gilmore Tamny, TBA @ Industry Lab
10/19 Joyce Manor, The Hotelier, Crying @ The Sinclair
10/20 Lady Pills @ Club Bohemia
10/20 Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Earthquake Party, Dyr Faser @ Mid East Up