The holidays are fast approaching, and that means that many of us will begin preparing for travels, whether by plane, train, or automobile. Your astrological sign dictates both your vacation preferences and your travel planning preferences; keep it in mind to keep the holiday travel stress to a minimum and planning your holiday break trips. Aries: Aries wants to learn as much as they can when on vacation. Expect them to bop from one activity to another, and to set the travel agenda. Stimulated by the new people and places of their travel surroundings, it wouldn't be uncommon for an Aries to travel alone. Taurus: Expect a Taurus to spend months in advance poring over travel books,

This month’s polarity between laid-back, practical, earthy Taurus and intense and secretive Scorpio are challenged by Mars in Leo and Jupiter in Aquarius. Tune in to yourself and your motivations to make the best use of this full moon energy. Enjoy the down-to-earth energy of Taurus, and cultivate feelings of self-worth and esteem. The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus, the feminine archetype and the planet of self worth. Feeling good about yourself and in your own skin is a good starting point.

Scorpio, The Scorpion October 22 to November 22 Modality: Fixed Element: Water Ruler: Pluto (Mars) Keywords: Intensity, determination, passion, obsession As a Scorpio you take life rather seriously; you may feel you are on a path of destiny as you pursue your life’s purpose. Your determination to reach your goals is relentless, which at times can be detrimental to your physical and mental health. You are intuitive, and this gives you an edge in both relationships and your career; be careful, however, that you don’t become controlling or manipulative. You have a wide circle of friends, but you know far more about them than they do you because they trust you and confide in

Again, please welcome guest blogger Sharon Leah to Guided by the Stars! Sharon works with Llewellyn's Calendars and Almanacs in our Production department. She is also certified by the American Federation of Astrologers (AFA) in interpretation of basic natal and forecasting techniques. The public’s opinion on a public health care option has shifted in the past couple of weeks. According to a Washington Post-ABC News poll released October 19, a majority of Americans now support a public government-run health care option. This news comes during the final days of Saturn’s journey through Virgo, the sign associated with health and public service. On October 29, Saturn slips into