Weekly horoscope: 3 astrologers' predictions for Monday 25th October—Sunday 31st October

"The voice of your hopes and fears is singing softly to you. Please ignore it. Live in the present and base your decisions on what you know to be real."

"You’ll meet some influential people who will give you amazing advice and help over something you are starting up."

"You may be needing some peace and quiet. Switch off your appliances and enjoy the simple pleasures in life."

"Plans need to be elastic. The results may not be what you expected, but with a few tweaks and twizzles the situation should be workable. You may even prefer it."

"Your family life is looking up. Whether you are entertaining children or grandchildren, planning a day trip will go down well."

"Gratitude is the key to abundance. Focus on what you’re grateful for and your finances will improve."

"It could be time to put a romance onto a long-term footing. Or, maybe, quite the opposite, and bring an end to an unsatisfactory liaison. Head over heart, please."

"Be prepared to get down and dirty. Gardening jobs, home chores, leaf clearing or cleaning out the loft will be calling to you."

"You should meet someone new who you find interesting this week. It could be in person or online."

"You are going to need a pair of sturdy shoulders, as someone needs your strength and support, and especially your belief that things will all work out in the end."

"You are thinking about surprising your partner with a little gift they have always wanted. You’ve found a soulmate!"

"Financially, someone may give you a great idea. If it feels right and you’ve done due diligence, this could be worth following up."

"This is not the easiest period of the year, although events have meaning. Some things are never going to change, though. Accepting that could be a game changer."

"Good communication requires trust and honesty. Express your emotions and all will fall into place."

"Your home and family are in the spotlight. Do whatever you can to bring warmth, kindness and peacefulness into your environment."

"You can’t have all the answers, but if a situation has been on shaky ground for a while maybe it’s time to put it out of its misery. Pragmatism rules."

"Your routine is important as Mercury aligns with Pluto. Skipping a step will help you reach your goal faster."

"It’s time for a good clear-out. Whatever you haven’t used and don’t like any more, give it away, donate it to charity, recycle or sell it."

"Try not to confuse your value as a person or professional with how much money you have or don’t have. Maintain your self-esteem as you deal with the financial reality."

"The new moon is entering Libra, bringing new beginnings. You’re always helping others to feel positive. Take time to relax."

"Although you dislike confrontation, it’s time to stick up for yourself and what’s important to you. Don’t back down for the sake of peace."

"Just when you thought you had it all sorted out, along comes someone and tells you different. Don’t waste time playing the blame game. Adapt and move sideways."

"Mars activity enters Scorpio, encouraging entrepreneurial skills that will work for you. Someone will want to invest in you."

"Your independence is uppermost in your mind right now. Don’t be tempted to over-commit yourself just to please someone else."

"Romance and fantasy are wonderful, just as long as you remember, eventually, you are going to have to come down to earth. You might not be seeing the full picture."

"Venus enters Sagittarius, encouraging you to arrange an autumn event with family and friends."

"Putting yourself first this week. What do you want? What makes you happy? Ask these questions daily."

"You’re by nature a realist, but you may well have to combine your practical side with kindness and compassion. A loss now could mean a greater gain in the future."

"This is a good time to meet people with shared interests, maybe through a club that focuses on a certain talent."

"Old structures may be crumbling. Don’t be tempted to hang onto them. Let go and build something better."

"It may be difficult to know quite what to do and who to believe. The facts and figures should speak for themselves, but then there is that all-important element—intuition."

"Tell people how you feel, don’t hide your emotions. The only way is if you open up and let your heart speak."

"Your health and wellbeing are in focus. It’s an excellent time to start a new diet or exercise programme."

"It’s good to dream big, but also necessary to know how to achieve your dreams. Create a plan and start now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. And certainly not next year."

"Younger family members are restless. A trip to the countryside or park will use up some of their excess energy."

"It’s time for action! No more procrastination, no more waiting for the perfect moment. The time is now!"