Many issues that have been evolving in the world situation come to a conclusion this October. Forces of extreme and the forces of balance have been in head on conflict for several years. Now we reach a conclusion where the long term outcome is obvious. This makes for an exciting month. Mercury ends his three week Retrograde turning Direct at zero degree of Libra on the 9th. Venus (goddess of love) and Mars (lord of aggression) are both in Virgo (ruled by Mercury) and they are Parallel each other on this day. The underlying patterns determining the way we relate change for the better. Both individually and collectively we have an opportunity to hammer out tangible solutions to long standing problem. We are juggling many details all month but around the middle of the month we can rebalance our priorities. Mars Conjuncts Jupiter on the 17th and they are in Parallel two days later, inviting us to initiate substantive activities as new opportunities emerge. Saturn (lord of tradition) is Sesquiquadrate Uranus (god of revolution) on the22nd. Ongoing conflict between crystallized ideologues and flaming maniacs leave the rest of us standing in the middle wondering what is going on. An abrupt turn of events affords a moment of openness. There has to be a better way to bring about change. Venus Conjuncts Jupiter on the 25th giving us all a lift which we have been vaguely feeling all month. Good feelings may easily turn into exuberance as Jupiter Parallels Uranus on the 28th. Turbulence dies down and the month ends on a happy note.
The New Moon on the 12th is on the 19th degree of Libra at 8:05 PM EDT. The New Moon is Opposite Uranus and Square Pluto, forcing revolutionary change in all ways that people relate. We can modify our personal lives facilitating better connections with others if we are conscious. This pattern reactivates much of the upheaval the world has seen in the last few years as basic authorities are challenged by forces of spontaneous revolution. The world will see more chaotic and violent conflict. Our personal lives will receive an opportunity to quickly rectify underlying inconsistencies between our desires and our methodologies. Saturn (lord of karma) is Square both Venus (love goddess) and Neptune (lord of illusion). Our personal happiness is dependent on finding a fresh approach to relating. We can break with our past and get practical in our quest for beauty and harmony. The Mars/Jupiter Conjunction in Virgo are Trine Pluto (god of life and death). A great surge of personal effort can bring tangible and lasting results.
The Sun crosses into Scorpio at 1:48 PM EDT on October 23rd. In this chart the Sun is Trine Neptune, lifting our spirits and reminding us to value the things that are most enduring. Mercury Squares Pluto showing that decisions made now have to be acted upon in order to have potency. The Moon in Pisces is Opposite Venus, Jupiter, and Mars all in Virgo (sign of detail)as well as Sextiling Pluto (god ruling all or nothing). This solar month will require stick-to-itiveness in order to achieve any real progress. We cannot let go of either practical concerns or our higher values.
The Full Moon occurs on the 27th at 8:05 AM EDT on the 3rd degree of Scorpio/Taurus. With Venus and Pluto ruling the Sun and Moon, what we love with our whole heart comes closer to manifestation. Venus, Mars, and Jupiter are Trine Pluto; they’re all in earth signs so we are looking for tangible measurements of progress. Mercury is Opposite Uranus so we will be looking for new and quick solutions to difficulties. The Scorpio Full Moon is always a time of getting rid of things that have outlived their usefulness. However, we need to hang on to things we might need later as we are “cleaning house”.
