Weekly horoscope: 3 astrologers' predictions for Monday 4th October—Sunday 10th October

"Keep your feisty spirit in check. Use it to achieve a goal, but not to get back at someone who you may want on side. There may be no way to mend a fence."

"An article you read will inspire you to try a new way of thinking. You will set about your daily routine in a different way."

"This is a great time to set some new goals and dreams. If you can visualise it, you can manifest it!"

"You’re going to have to move fast if you want to beat the competition. As soon as you see a chance, take it. Also, assume people mean what they say."

"Neptune in retrograde seems to be interrupting your sleep and you’re experiencing strange dreams. Keep a dream diary."

"Financially, you may be reassessing. What’s most important? Make changes to suit your new values."

"There’s not a lot of wiggle room with these stars. People will hold you to your answers, and if you sign up to something, be in hook, line and sinker."

"You’re naturally intellectual, but you can be affectionate. Your affairs of the heart can become a solid relationship."

"You’re going to be learning something new. It’s exciting and inspiring. Get ready for an adventure!"

"Don’t expect people to be pushovers or even on your side. So, make sure certain individuals know you mean business, and you’re prepared to go to the mat if necessary."

"You deserve pampering as the sun enters Neptune, so buy yourself something you’ve wanted for a while."

"You may be making some changes to your home. It’s time for a declutter to make space for the new."

"More haste, less speed. Give yourself plenty of time for journeys and plenty of room to manoeuvre at meetings. And don’t ask a question you don’t know the answer to."

"A younger family member will want to speak to you about a big decision regarding their future. They will appreciate your advice."

"Relationships are in the spotlight for you this week. Someone may need extra care and attention. Be kind and patient, and it will pay off."

"Follow the money this week. Be super-careful with all your financial transactions, and avoid an impulse buy. And if people pile on the sales pressure, take a rain check."

"Something you’ve accomplished is receiving accolades. Put the good news online. It may also lead to dream offers."

"Your work may be changing. Don’t be tempted to hold on to the old. If you’ve not been satisfied for a while, welcome the changes."

"There’s no point sitting on that famous Libran fence. You’re going to have to act. Not that you should do so in a panic. You’ve thought about it long enough after all."

"Mars is in Libra, giving you the chance to try something new, an exciting hobby or a chance to fulfil a career goal."

"Making an important decision may be on your list this week. Take your time and don’t allow anyone else to influence you."

"Be on guard this week—no matter what the provocation, unless you are completely behind something or in complete knowledge of what it involves, hold your horses."

"With Venus in your sign you’re once again volunteering to help a friend in need and they’re extremely grateful."

"Your internal world needs your focus right now. Going into nature, being with animals and anything that grounds you is beneficial."

"Life may not be perfect, but it’s going to get a whole lot better with Venus in your sign. Consider yourself sprinkled with charm particles. What can possibly go wrong?"

"Take a day off to relax and rejuvenate, then you’ll have more energy to enjoy activities with your children and grandchildren."

"You’re probably feeling quite restless. Make sure you move your body, or at the least imagine yourself moving!"

"Will the Earth move? These influences preside over shifts of one description or another. And once a block has been removed, you’ll be able to see a whole new landscape."

"While you’re gardening, gather sunflower seeds for the winter. You’ll love watching the different birds and animals."

"Your mind is busy and needs a break. Meditation, yoga, tai chi and any of the healing arts will be helpful to you."

"Ask yourself, is it better to feel righteously indignant, but miserable, or to come off your high horse and restore harmony and happiness? Come on, you know what makes sense."

"Try visiting a famous international museum virtually, as you have an interest in history, costume and archaeology."

"Don’t take everything too personally. Sometimes it isn’t about you at all. Realizing this will bring a lightness and a spring to your step."

"It can be difficult to make a decision under pressure, but you may well have to. What might help is knowing that the hard decision is almost always the right one."

"Combine your time and resources to make the world a better place, like raising money for a cause. Ask friends to sponsor you."

"Creatively this is a very productive time. Listening to music and gentle movement will be uplifting and helpful."