Life's About To Take A Whole Different Direction For 4 Chinese Zodiac Signs On Saturday
Design: YourTango, Photo: stock_colors from Getty Images Signature via Canva Pro On Saturday, life takes a bit of a different turn for four Chinese zodiac signs. Since October 17 is a Wood Day in the sign of the Rat, intellect and opportunity come together to give you some extra mental flexibility.
Plot twist? Yes, please! Pay special attention to any inconvenience that happens today. When you feel confused, get curious. You might not know why things aren't working right away, but trying out a new slant will show you what will. Wacky incidents aren't random. Consider them divine appointments with your fate. The detour appears, but these four animal signs aren't being led anywhere they don't want to go.
1. Rat
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Life takes a new direction with that one friend who never takes your advice. You told 'em so, Rat. You're so tired of being labeled as the annoying know-it-all. It's not your fault that you seem to have better pattern recognition than most people. They go back to their habits, well, that's on them!
Only this time, they call and it's a different song and dance. They say they have this new idea. They tell you everything they're doing, and what's crazy is you've been telling them this info all along! At this point, for you, it doesn't really matter how they figured it out. It's less work for you. You no longer have to worry that they'll stop living with regret. The new direction? You can focus on the friendship and not the problems.
2. Ox
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Your mind is firing on all cylinders during a Full Day. Whoo-hoo, Ox! You're about to double your productivity. Pay attention to your surroundings on Saturday, especially those in your house.
A habit you tend to follow changes this weekend because you discover something you have had for a while. On October 17, actually using it for once makes one complicated task become easier. Way easier than what you're used to doing. Go, you!
3. Dragon
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Well, here you are, the all-powerful Chinese Dragon! The truth is, the courage you're supposed to have has not really been there lately. You have hit it well behind pride on some very good deflection. But on October 17, you realize that the act is not helping anyone, including yourself.
You admit what is going on to a good friend who knows you so well they have been waiting for you to tell the truth. Now that you're ready, they give you the advice you need. You're no longer stuck in this rut, hiding behind a false facade. All it takes to feel lighter and braver!
4. Horse
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You're so determined to be free of anything and everything that tries to control your free will. It's been a wild ride. You've had your share of failures and successes. The one thing you can't seem to get over is the failures. They replay themselves in your mind, and lately you've been going through a type of mental telethon. Every single error you've ever made is on the big screen of your mind.
On October 17, something comes up, and you share it in conversation with someone. A phrase they say changes how you see the entire situation. You've always thought it to be too cliché to call every failure a lesson to learn from. But for whatever reason, this time around you do see it that way. And you do learn. And suddenly, all the negative messaging. Now you can focus on what really matters to you, like being a fearless winner.
Aria Gmitter is YourTango's Senior Editor of Horoscopes & Zodiac Signs and author of Horror Tarot Deck & Guidebook. Aria earned her Diploma of Astrological Excellence from the Midwest School of Astrology and has written daily horoscopes and tarot readings for the last 10 years.
