Long ago you realised that your tendency to be discreet about what’s behind the changes you’re making may be wise from one point of view, but those unspoken facts can lead to confusion, if not unnecessary concerns on the part of others. That being the case. the more forthright you are about the facts, the better, and from the outset.

While you’ve been well aware that, sooner or later, you’d have to make certain unsettling changes, you’ve been hoping that, if you put them off for long enough, you could find a way to avoid them completely. That isn’t possible. The irony is, however, that once you’ve actually made those changes, and are living with them every day, you’ll wonder why you waited so long.

Usually, you’ve an amazing talent for spotting, and dealing with, unexpected changes before they trigger shakeups. During October, it’s the reverse. You’re urged to explore absolutely every idea or offer, then back off and allow events, as they unfold, to shape your thinking. Out of character as this seems, by the Scorpio New Moon, on 1 November, you’ll be relieved you took things slowly, and will be delighted with the options that are coming your way.

No sign is better at dealing with, if not overcoming, challenging situations, something you’ve done over the past years. Now, however, amazing if unsettling developments appear. Some are expected, but others are a complete surprise. Explore them, ideally with an open mind. You’ll learn from them all but may surprise yourself by what you decide to go for.