October starts idealistically but with some confusion.
On the 2nd and 3rd, Mercury (perception) is Opposite, then Contra-parallel Neptune (higher love). We see the world in a beauty that doesn’t yet exist. On the 8th, Venus goes into Virgo; practical applications to create harmony catch our attention. On the 10th, Pluto turns Direct. Internal friction has been building for several days and now gets released. Mars (energy) moves into Scorpio on the 12th; this gives a boost to all our projects. The middle to the end of the month is dominated by the forcefulness of two eclipses – Solar Eclipse on the 14th and Lunar Eclipse on the 28th. The first one stimulates the urge to push our projects over the finish line. The second one brings deeper conflicts to the surface. We have trouble letting go of the things that hold us back.
The New Moon is an Eclipse on the 14th on the 21st degree of Libra at 1:54 PM EDT. This chart has no fire. Charts with no fire have staying power, against the odds. We will see much accomplished during the next month, but also this chart will be triggered over the next few years, bringing victory when defeat looks imminent. With Mercury and the New Moon on the South Node of the Moon (karma), we will try to get others on board with our endeavors. Because Mercury in Libra is in mutual reception with Venus in Virgo, we are inclined to see what we can do to help others. Venus Opposite Saturn shows blockage and doubt. However, Mars is Trine Saturn and Sextile Venus. This shows determination and effort bring success, but also teach something.
The Sun enters Scorpio
Sun enters Scorpio on the 23rd at 12:22 PM EDT. The Sun/Mercury Trine Saturn promises some stability and disciplined mental activity. Venus separating from a Trine to Jupiter shows the general anticipation for abundance to keep rolling on. But the real message here is that we need to be grateful for what we have, without expectations of more to come. With six planets in fixed signs, and the passive elements of water and earth dominating, it takes tremendous disruption to move us forward and away from our pre-canned responses to activity. Mars Opposite Jupiter supplies the competitive spirit to get us moving. The Moon Square Uranus shows that the general public is restless, fickle, and in the mood for something new. We demand something new and will get it.
The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse
The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is on the 28th at 4:23 PM EDT on 5 degrees of Scorpio/Taurus. We are pulled in two directions. Do we stay on the path in front, or turn in a new direction? With Mercury Conjunct Mars Opposite Jupiter, we are polarized. To see the truth and live it is enough. Trouble emerges when we are determined to convince everyone else that our way is the only way. With no planets in Fire or Air signs, we have to be willing to go it alone. This implies that great sacrifice is necessary for a few months. Slow but real progress is possible if we tend our own gardens.
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