Greetings Everyone,
October starts with relationship infused Eclipse energy!
October 2nd Solar Eclipse 10 degrees Libra, on the South Node and conjunct Mercury Libra 11 degrees & square Mars 15 Cancer.
This Libra Solar Eclipse is ruled byVenus in Scorpio, getting to the core of an issue or going on instinct when it comes to communicating. South Node in Libra is relational energy. A Natural peacekeeper and doesn’t like to ruffle feathers, speaking up with the right words will be necessary as Mercury in Libra is conjoining the Eclipse. Mercury is the communication piece; discussions can balance out a misunderstanding within relationships. Venus can point to finances or creative projects, possibly dropping a subscription or service or shifting gears with a project/job that is no longer profitable. The South Node is composting some Libran aspects of our lives that need to be let go of. Whatever it is, we are trying to balance the boat, to move forward. Mars in Cancer forms a square to the Solar Eclipse possibly adding hidden emotional content to the communications. There is a loose Grand Water Trine between Venus Scorpio, Mars Cancer and Saturn Pisces infusing more emotional elements during the Eclipse, this can feel constructive and more open to compromise. It may be easier than you thought to open up a subject, just be thoughtful with your words.
October 4th Venus 14 Scorpio Trine Saturn 14 Pisces
There is an emotional understanding that is quite stable and realistic between Venus/Saturn today. Relationships can benefit from both Water elements sending out “Do what you need to do” vibes~ be it a quiet time or an ear to vent to. Financially a day to be more conservative with spending. Use this period to refurbish an item that just needs some polishing or reframe a picture of a loved one to honor them, again.
October 5th -7th
Mercury 18 Libra Square Mars 17- 18 Cancer
Mercury squares Mars can set off aggravation within communications; the challenge is presented by having to harmonize things when you’re not up for it. Mars in Cancer can get moody in this aspect because Mercury in Libra is looking at all perspectives, dragging a process out or not making a solid decision.
October 7-8 Mars 17 Cancer Trine Venus 17 Scorpio
Mars in Cancer trines Venus in Scorpio, feeling the vibes……adding some emotional excitement and intensity to things you love and care about or are passionate about. This could be directed at a project or a person, your powers of perception are strong today.
Mercury 21 Libra Trine Jupiter 21 Gemini
Mercury in Libra is connected to the Solar Eclipse story, communications are big this week. When Jupiter in Gemini trines Mercury we have an exclamation point on -communication, learning, exploring and expanding your knowledge and social connections.
October 9th Jupiter Stations Retrograde at 21 degrees Gemini.
From Oct 2 to Oct 24th Jupiter will stay at 21 degrees, concentrating that degree’s energy. If you have 21 degrees in your natal chart, you will be sure to get the message through aspects from Jupiter Gemini! Stay open and flexible to opportunities and ideas that can reveal the blessings Jupiter can deliver. *Moon in Sagittarius on October 8th is Out of Bounds and ruled by stationing Jupiter, you may feel like you can do a million things, just use discretion!
October 10th First Quarter Moon in Capricorn
Since October 2nd on Libra New Moon Eclipse, we had some things to say or ideas that came to the surface, focusing on releasing old patterns to focus on the new. In the first quarter we can put those ideas into action, or initiate a new pattern. The Moon in Capricorn square Libra Sun is a dynamic energy that can find a solution and take the initiative to get it going. The Capricorn Moon is also by declination out of bounds, giving it more of a rebellious edge or going beyond its normal efforts. You have endurance today to complete many things on the “to do” list.
October 11th Pluto Stations direct 29 Capricorn Pluto makes its last direction change in Capricorn as it moves towards Aquarius, where it will stay for next 20 years. Pluto enters Aquarius on November 19th. We all have a Pluto story that began in 2008 and has transformed and restructured our Capricorn House in our chart. Today we may have a brief reminder or thought from the Capricorn Moon conjoining Pluto in Capricorn that we are responsible for what we create or build in our life. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, signifying responsibility, maturity and endurance. These are the attributes Pluto gathered to teach valuable lessons of transformation. On to Pluto in Aquarius highlighting the escape from traditions, innovation, freedom and radical changes!!
October 13-14
Mercury 29 Libra square Pluto 29 Capricorn
Sun 20 Libra square Mars 20 Cancer
Both Mercury and Sun in Libra are coming to challenges with Pluto in Capricorn and Mars in Cancer. These aspects can create an intense focus on complications or obstacles that need to be dealt with. The sign of Libra is weighing the options around any issue that comes its way…. it may take a while to come to a decision. On the other hand, this energy can jumpstart something you need extra motivation or energy to do. Mercury square Pluto can do a deep dive into details and uncover information you have missed before. Choose some hard work that you may have been avoiding and tackle it. You can use this time to be assertive if you normally aren’t inclined to be, just don’t force your opinion. Mercury in Libra may confront the truth with directness or kindness, depending what side of the scales have tipped. Libra Sun square Mars Cancer-An excess of energy that needs an outlet. We may need to defend our position, in a way that is good for everyone to hear. Otherwise, this can create conflicts and arguments that can go over the top, be conscious of what you’re willing to debate or not.
October 13th Grand Air Trine -Sun 20 Libra, Jupiter 21 Gemini, Moon 20 Aquarius
This Air Triplicity relates to the mental and social realms. This can be a rest from the intensity of other aspects operating. In mid-day (10:30-2:30PM EST adjust to your time zone) Go find like-minded friends to share a cup of coffee with or exercise with a group whom you connect with. Libra Season is about balancing…extremes at times.
An excellent communications energy that can hatch all sorts of ideas and alternative solutions.
October 14-15
Venus 26 Scorpio opposite Uranus 26 Taurus Rx
Venus Trine Neptune 27 Pisces
A watery combo of transits to Venus! Venus opposite Uranus has a signature of breaking from the norm, looking for excitement, or unexpected surprises within relationships. Anything but ordinary will satisfy the restless Venus in Scorpio today. Coupled with Venus trine Neptune in Pisces, we can see how escapism would be very appealing to change things up. Venus/Neptune is happy to fantasize, daydream or get lost with your loved one. Ideas bubble about love, compassion and connection with others, a perfect time to unplug if you can and take a nature break. The Pisces Moon on the 15th will conjoin Neptune in Pisces at 27 degrees & sextile Uranus in Taurus to add more sensitivity and compassion to this watery energy.
October 16th Venus 29 Scorpio sextile Pluto 29 Capricorn Venus at the last degree of Scorpio can intensify a deep connection with other people. A loved one or a friend can become very important with Pluto 29 Capricorn energizing emotions and feelings with this aspect. Maybe an urge to get to the truth of feelings.
October 17th Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Aries 24 degrees
An Aries Full Moon has the fiery energy of initiating something, emotionally or physically. Aries needs to act and get its needs met by being direct. To be an Eclipse the Nodes of the Moon have to be 15-18 degrees from the Lunation, this one is at the last 18th degree of possibility. We can still use the rule that we may encounter beginnings or endings in or around this Eclipse. Aries has quick energy so use caution, as Mars in Cancer squares the Eclipse, as well as Pluto in Capricorn. Mars 22 Cancer is separating yet can still hold on to issues that may have been bubbling, prior to the lunation. Mars in Cancer is in a Mutual Reception to the Aries Moon (Mars =Aries Moon=Cancer) so treated more like guests of each planet, there can be more understanding when it comes to feelings and actions taken. Pluto 29 Capricorn square the Eclipse can be confronting and square Mars in Cancer, be mindful and protective of your own energy and boundaries.
Venus enters Sagittarius on the same day, we can add more warmth and optimism towards relationships, time to dry out the watery energy of the past few weeks and take some space to enjoy what makes you happy: nature, music, exercise, creativity, freedom…. Adventure calls!
On going transit October & November: Jupiter 21 Gemini Sextile Chiron 21 Aries
This lingering transit is inviting us to see the big picture and stay open and curious to what others are teaching us. Jupiter and Chiron share the archetype of the wise teacher. Together in sextile aspect, feels like an encouraging time to understand the other people in our lives, we may hear a new perspective on an issue that needs healing. Hopeful and compassionate conversations can continue through this timeframe, as long as we stay flexible.
October 21st Sun 29 Libra square Pluto 29 Capricorn
Sun squares Pluto at the last degrees of Libra & Capricorn, two cardinal qualities that prefer to make their own decisions on how they go about the day. We can feel challenged by a need to keep things comfortable vs. changes that feel urgent, as we are closing out Pluto in Capricorn transit at the last degree. So there can be some tension within work or personal relationships, both signs value the sense of fairness.
October 22nd Scorpio Season begins!
Mercury 13 Scorpio trine Saturn Rx 13 Pisces
A useful day to work on personal objectives, more of an internal energy with Saturn Retrograde. Possibly sorting out feelings about situations that may need some problem solving. Water elements are concerned with the undercurrent, the backstory or the intuitive clues we feel through body language, for instance. Information or communications can flow today to help us validate our feelings about a situation. Possibly a situation you are revisiting from the end of March -April 2024.
Venus 6 Sagittarius Trine/Sextile Nodes 6 Aries/Libra-Be open to new experiences and people today. Meeting interesting people can turn into a connection you didn’t see coming! A possible lucky connection.
October 24th Last Quarter Moon 1 Leo /1 Scorpio Sun
Leo Moonis generous and loving. Finding the courage to be truthful and either forgive someone or forgive yourself and move forward, would be a good example of the Leo openness and the secretive Scorpio Sun in square aspect. In general, the last quarter phase is a reflection point in the month, use it in your downtime today, as Mars/Uranus have an opposite type of effect, operating the same day.
Mars 26 Cancer sextile Uranus 26 Taurus- This energy can be impulsive and restless. Getting into debates or arguments can escalate on a day with these transits. Mars in Cancer is an inward Mars, get outside in nature for exercise, move your body, be productive rather than destructive.
October 28th Mars 27 Cancer trine Neptune 27 Pisces Today may feel like a lower energy pace. Neptune in Pisces can dissolve energies and slow things down, which is fine with Mars in Cancer. Go visit the ocean, take a tub and relax. Compassionate business is appealing, helping others, spiritually uplifting someone can be very rewarding today.
Venus 12 Sagittarius squares Saturn 12 Pisces Cooler emotions may lead when dealing with loved ones or close relationships. You may need more space and freedom around relationships, as your challenge with a square to Saturn can feel like a blockage, aggravation or fear of something connected to relationships, but possibly just a timeout is all you need. Letting some time pass can work wonders. Venus can stay optimistic in Sagittarius.
October 31st Halloween
Moon in Scorpio Waning Crescent Phase
A Scorpio Moon on Halloween with its secrecy, depth and reflective qualities, lines up well with the waning crescent. A suitable Moon & phase for Halloween festivities.
There is a New Moon 09 Scorpio on the following day, November 1st.
In Steven Forrest’s Book of the Moon, he describes this Waning Crescent phase with the following keywords:
The Mystic Wanderer, deep psychic sensitivity, alternate descriptions of reality, the Anthropologist, Ghosts and spirit visitations, creative & visionary imagination, awareness of ancestor’s and the dead, cleaning out, definitive endings.
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