A very gentle Taurus moon greets us on October 1st and boy, do we need all the calm resolve we can use. With the tumultuous Full Moon in Aries only just past days before at the end of September, it is important to take a beat, take a moment to gather yourself together. Even for just 10-15 minutes, find an outlet such as walking in nature, cooking nutritious food or working on a creative project; these will help you face the coming month ahead with a steadier mind and heart.
Cosmically, we move into smoother waters during October.
Life is indeed, finally, moving forward again; unlike the planetary fits and
spurts stopping and starting (let’s be honest, there was not much starting
going on with six planets retrograde in September), it felt like spinning our
wheels in heavy mud. No more. You
will feel the wind behind your back encouraging you to get going now.
What is it you are called to do? Where are your talents needed most? Be discerning so that you do not spread
yourself too thin. Your time is a very
precious commodity. And the Taurus moon
conjoining Uranus-Jupiter on day one and two of October reminds us to use our
resources wisely.
Only several days into the month, on Wednesday, October 4th,
Messenger Mercury turns into Libra joining Mars and the Sun. Seemingly endless decisions and choices face
us. We are indeed at a cross roads. There is no going back to the way life
was. The structures we knew so well, for
good or ill, continue to crumble. There
seem to be very few rules any more. Chaos
and creativity abound. Opportunists and
optimists alike know that out of chaos comes order; that creativity when done
right, is incredibly messy. So it is now: a time of infinite possibilities.
One everlasting rule continues to reign: the principle of love. Going forward, our decisions must be
heart-centered and rooted in love. So
when facing multiple choices, ask yourself which path makes you feel calm,
peaceful, relieved, excited (even if a little nervous)? That points you in the right direction,
toward the answer you seek and your best path forward. If a choice elicits
dread, feels dull, stagnant or spikes fear, your intuition is guiding you in
another direction. Suffice it to say, it is not selfish to make choices that are
in your own best interest or for your own well-being.
Assisting our decision-making, Valuable Venus moves into
analytical Virgo on Monday, October 9th. This is no small event. After a very lonnnng run in Lively Leo, from
early June until now, Venus played and partied hard. Moving into Virgo, she doesn’t shine quite as
easily in this efficient, work-oriented sign.
The upside of this energetic combination is Venus’ ability to
prioritize, how to make the most of what we have, to help us arrive at the best
decisions for our future.
Just two days later, Powerful Pluto turns direct
motion. Generally, we do not feel this
cosmic gear shift; however, it occurs as its younger sibling Mars moves into
Scorpio, the sign Pluto rules. Desires
emerge. Sexuality sparks and power plays
evolve. We feel much more deeply. We yearn to get to the bottom of the matter; we want to know, to be sure of the whys
and the hows scratching at us. The gloves are off and the veil is pierced.
There is absolutely no pretending any more.
We must be our purely genuine selves.
If we do not know who that is yet, we must own up to our innocence and
be clearly honest about our unknowing.
No fakers allowed here.
It is OK not to have all of the answers. Better to ask and learn than be a fool
pretending to know something you do not. Instead, ask those wiser than you.
Authenticity is the basis for the New Moon solar eclipse in
Libra on Saturday, October 14th.
The more sincere, honest and real we are with ourselves and each other will
serve us well in the long run. With
Messenger Mercury, Sun, Moon and the lunar south node all in Libra, prudent
judgment is on the table. We can disagree about the facts all we want; the
questions is: where do we go from here? How do
we get there based on the reality of our situation? In the maelstrom surrounding many of us,
aim for common sense.
By all means, avoid making rushed decisions or allow others
to pressure you into making choices you have not fully thought through. Take
your time. Ask thoughtful questions: what’s in it for you? Does this feel healthy? The more sound and reasoned our judgment, the
better.
Careful, deliberate consideration is essential as you hand
write three to five goals and intentions on this potent New Moon. Understand your motives: why you want what you desire. Feel
into your desires. Allow yourself to
tune in to Mars’ exact alignment to Saturn in Pisces. Together, they inform our intuition and offer
absolute clarity. You will be drawn to
the best choices. Even if others do not understand or call you crazy, it is imperative to
follow where you are led.
“I am who I am because of the choices I made yesterday.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Then plant your goals in the potent autumn earth or set
safely alight.
Just days apart, both Messenger Mercury and the Sun move
into Scorpio, joining Motivating Mars. On
Sunday, October 22nd, Mercury forms a powerful pairing with
Mars. Mercury guides our thoughts and
words while Mars rules our actions.
Together, they unearth what must be seen and recognized. Expect a lot of dirt to be dished up, the
good, the bad and the ugly. We drill down further when the Sun rolls into
Scorpio on Tuesday, October 24th.
Along with a whole lot of muck and mire, treasure will also be
revealed. For anyone in scientific,
healing or research fields, this is a highly productive stretch as Venus aligns
with Jupiter in manifesting earth signs:
think prolific results and beneficial, useful outcomes. It is harvest time in a major way and all of
us profit.
We move toward a Full Moon lunar eclipse during the final week
of October. The last eclipse of 2023
occurs on Saturday, October 28th.
Sun, Mercury and Mars in Scorpio oppose the Full Moon tied to Jupiter in
Taurus. Full Moons are markers of
culmination and completion. As a lunar
eclipse, this Full Moon signifies the ending of all endings with limitless
opportunity for transformation and reinvention.
Our focus is drawn toward resources:
our time, energy, money, skills, talents, power and influence. How will
you make the best use of yours?
Our journey takes us to the bottom of ourselves, to the
heart of our situation where we unmistakably see it all: the grime, the grit and the glory. We cannot
look away now. There is so much work
still to be done. Taskmaster Saturn prepares to turn direct motion in a few
days. In Pisces, we are called to have
faith even where there is very little reason to believe. Which is precisely why
we must.
