PREVIOUS THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY October 13 2025 to October 19 2025 Monday October 13 Venus and power planet Mars Just before Venus arrives in Libra it forms a tricky link with power planet Mars, sparking desire and friction, and the push-pull of give and take. Fittingly, on this day in 1792, George Washington laid the cornerstone of the White House - built to embody harmony, yet born of conflict and compromise. The skies mirror that legacy: the tension of opposing forces, followed by the work of building something lasting. It's a reminder that beauty and strength are crafted by contrast. Tuesday October 14 Harmony, Beauty and Balance As Venus settles into Libra, the cosmos leans towards harmony, beauty, and balance in relationships. Yet Pluto turning direct in Aquarius awakens the urge for transformation, truth, and power. On this day, the Battle of Hastings in 1066 reshaped a kingdom through conquest, while centuries later Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent fight for justice. The skies echo both stories, asking: will we wield power through domination - or through harmony? Wednesday October 15 The Lady of the Lamp Today, as Venus in Libra trines Pluto, which is newly direct in Aquarius, it infuses love and beauty with depth and transformative power. This is a cosmic invitation to look beneath appearances, and forge connections that heal, empower, and endure. How fitting that it's Varian Fry's birthday. He helped over 2,000 refugees, escape from Nazi-occupied France during WWII. As the skies remind us: love gives us the strength to act with integrity. And it inspires us with the courage to transform. Thursday October 16 Let Them Eat Cake Today is the anniversary of Marie Antoinette's death. Famous for saying 'let them eat cake', history tells us she showed no sympathy for the starving people of France. Yet there's no evidence to suggest she ever said those words. It's more likely that she was the victim of a smear campaign built on half-truths. With Venus in Libra and Pluto moving forwards in Aquarius, the cosmos reminds us that it's by wielding power with grace that we can have a lasting, meaningful, positive impact. Friday October 17 A Wild New Day Heading into the weekend, the Sun's link with expansive Jupiter sends energy, ambition, and optimism soaring - sometimes a little wildly! Yikes! So, let's use this energy to focus on heart-centred connections. With Venus in one of its celestial homes, it's interesting that it's the anniversary of the Dalai Lama receiving a Congressional Medal in 2007, and Mother Teresa earning the Nobel Peace Prize (1979). With a mix of compassion and action, this weekend can be very special. Saturday October 18 Your Weekly Horoscope This week, the cosmos creates a heady cocktail of mystery and magic. The New Moon offers a chance to wipe the slate clean and set soulful intentions; and with dreamy Neptune drifting back into Pisces blurring the line between fantasy and reality... hello, wild dreams and gut feelings! Just when you thought it couldn't get more intense, the Sun moves into Scorpio, turning up the volume on passion, secrets, and transformation. Expect deep conversations, and a little soul-searching. Ready to dive in? Sunday October 19 Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope This week the cosmos creates a heady cocktail of mystery and magic. The New Moon offers a chance to wipe the slate clean and set soulful intentions; and with dreamy Neptune drifting back into Pisces blurring the line between fantasy and reality... hello, wild dreams and gut feelings! Just when you thought it couldn't get more intense, the Sun moves into Scorpio, turning up the volume on passion, secrets, and transformation. Expect deep conversations, and a little soul-searching. Ready to dive in? Back to Index           Oscar and Cainer's Daily Zodiac Forecasts