Stars signs affected the most: Gemini and Virgo should think before they speak.

Mercury goes retrograde on Monday for the third time this year until October 18. Getting your message across will become more challenging. On top of the retrograde, Mercury also makes a harsh contact with dark and powerful Pluto around midweek, bringing the potential for hard truths to come to light. If you are the bearer of bad news, do it as gently as possible. If you are on the receiving end, take some deep breaths and try not to shoot the messenger, so to speak.

Stars signs affected the most: Taurus and Libra might encounter some sparks.

Venus, the planet of love and beauty, makes contact with Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto this week, bringing a sense of heightened romanticism and decadence. Any yearnings for a fairytale type of love affair could rise now to the surface. Ideals of perfection can seem more accessible. By the weekend, the energy picks up some intensity and we may be tempted to create a little drama. Unleash your passionate side.

De Rui is a Hong Kong-based Western astrologer and the founder of Chart Life, a personalised astrology service for those who want specific insights for love, business and personal growth. She offers the standard caveat that the most relevant astrological interpretations are based on birth charts.  De Rui is a member of the British Astrological Association and the National Council for Geocosmic Research, and is a graduate of Harvard College.