‘Beware of the Dog’ is a warning. Be warned that you can trip yourself up this month by looking all over the place for an answer and not seeing what is right at your feet. If you think something is too obvious, it probably isn’t. Something that seems complex and unfathomable becomes more so because you pour so much energy into attempting to figure it out that you find it hard to see that it might not be so complicated after all.

Strong emotions can make for a blurry perspective with many shadows of strange monsters lurking in the mist. If you find yourself chasing your tail in the same spot, stop and call a friend for some helpful advice. Dog personalities love to be the one to help others feel better about life with open, ears, arms and heart. Now it is your turn to get some emotional support. A Rabbit sign will give you some tenderness. A Horse or Tiger will boost your confidence and renew your enthusiasm for moving forwards. Ask the question in a different way. Applying some simple, logical thinking will lead you along the right track.

Love

Capture the spirit of the rich warm colours of the autumnal season with a romantic stroll before the winter air starts to bite. Reflect on how your love life has been and where you want it to be going. Whether in a couple or single think about what you want from love and romance and make those expectations realistic.

Career

With so many ideas running wild in your head, you need to put pen to paper to see how it takes shape. Run the bare bones of your thinking past those in positions of power before you run any further. Approval might not come until your grand plans are truly understood. Be prepared to present your work in a different way.

Money

If you want to take a gamble, have fun with a low stake, but do not treat winning as an outright entitlement that cannot be denied to you. If what you are speculating on is something much larger than a simple bet, the same principle applies only you need to evaluate the risks fully.