Birthday season with a budget? You can absolutely work with that—and should. Starting today, lavish Venus (your ruler) turns retrograde until November 13, sliding backward through Scorpio and your finance zone until October 25, then retreating into Libra and your house of self-image. Money may need a closer eye for the next six weeks, whether that’s an expense you didn’t see coming or a few bills waiting for your attention. Maybe magnums of champagne for the whole table aren’t in the cards this year, but a great bottle and your favorite people will do the trick. Necessity is the mother of invention, and you’ll surprise yourself with how resourceful you can get. If your thoughts keep circling back to your salary, reach out to your network. A former colleague could pass along a promising lead. Romance takes a turn starting October 25, too. If you’re dating someone new, enjoy the moment without reading too far ahead. And if this person wants to treat you to a decadent dinner, let them. You deserve to be pampered, Libra!