Happy Sunday everyone! We are down to our last full week of October already! The trees are changing in all of their colourful glory and the days are definitely growing shorter. We have an interesting week ahead with a Taurus Full moon, the Sun moving into Scorpio, and Venus still in her retrograde cycle. Today we still have the Moon in Pisces, a kind of quiet energy. Use today to get ready for the coming week because the start of the work week may feel a bit rushed. Some of you may have a restless night with the Moon making its move into Aries. Now, let’s see what this week has in store for us.MONDAY
Our morning begins with an early Void of Course Moon that will be moving into fiery Aries as we start our day. Some may actually feel this shift more than others. An Aries Moon tends to bring conflict more than most times, with emotional tensions growing, people becoming short-tempered and impulsive. Even the sweetest tempered person can become a bit mean under this moon. However, it becomes easier to shake old problem and the weight of tiresome responsibility. We want to free ourselves from everything that bothers us and makes our lives feel uneasy. Our pioneering impulses are strong as well under this influence, and we tend to feel more energetic, spontaneous, and enthusiastic. This can be an emotionally cathartic few days. Instead of sidling up to a problem, you can attack it head-on. If you’ve been bottling up righteous anger, this Moon gives you the courage to let the truth fly. It brings out the “fight” in everybody. Getting into it with others is always risky, but it provokes change, and sometimes for the better. It’s a great time to have an opening for an art show, a business, or to sell your house. It supports you if you’ve got to be dynamic, for a job interview or on a date. You can go ahead and start that project or try to sell your idea to others. Quick short activities are favoured, rather than doing any tedious footwork. You can encourage a friend, work on self-promotion materials, or throw a party. We also have a sextile between Mercury and Pluto, a transit where our communications are fuelled by our passion. We do run the risk of speaking too forcefully though or being too pushy in trying to get what we want, and this is magnified with that Aries Moon energy. We can take the information coming our way and transform these into something that can be either healing or wounding depending on how we wield them.
TUESDAY
Today the Sun moves into Scorpio, so Happy Solar Return to all of your native Scorpio’s out there! The Sun in Scorpio begins the season of Halloween when the veils between the worlds are thinnest. This is a time when we assess what we have harvested and how we can apply it during the cold winter months. Reviewing individual assets to determine if they’re being applied efficiently is a good move at this time. Holding onto what has lost its value becomes very costly, making this a time to eliminate objects, aspirations, behaviour and people that we can no longer afford. Scorpio brings a certain intensity that challenges us to really look more closely at how this intensity is manifesting in our lives. Scorpio asks “What are you passionate about? What lights that fire in you?” The Sun will also be making an opposition to Uranus today, whose energy can be like a wake-up call. Life will definitely be a bit unpredictable at this time which means we need to be on our toes and flexible! Some may feel very stressed out by this energy where others will feel inspired and excited. This transit is like a sudden spotlight on a darkened path that reveals a new path altogether for us.
We may feel a bit shaken up, startled, even caught off guard or confused and uncertain about what we should do next. When this happens it is best to take a step back, centre yourself and then look at the situation again to see what that light is shining on for us. Later this evening the Moon will be in her quiet Void of Course stage.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY
By mid-afternoon the Moon will shift into earthy Taurus, allowing the tensions of the past few days slip away. We tend to become calmer, peaceful, and feel more stable and secure under its influence. We may feel ourselves slowing down a bit now. The grounded nature of Taurus allows us to be focused on one thing. It’s a fixed sign, that inspires us to go into something fully, to flesh it out. The Taurus energy helps you discover your natural talent. And you might find it easier to practice your craft or hobby. You can get in the zone of work, and take pleasure in making real progress. It’s an excellent time to be in the studio or with your musical instrument. You can earth your dreams in real ways. In the early evening the Moon will reach her Full lunation, so we have that mix of Taurus and Scorpio energy in play. Venus is making her way towards Scorpio as well during her retrograde cycle. So these energies will shine a light on our relationships, finances, and values. It will be pushing us to go to a deeper level to determine if we are getting what we need and desire, and what may be getting in the way of that. This isn’t just about people getting in our way, but about our own attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs.
Over on the other side of the sky, we have Uranus connecting with this emotional Moon, so we can expect some internal struggles between wanting to keep our emotions, safe, secure, and comforted, and wanting a sense of freedom no matter the cost. The Moon is also challenging our spiritual destiny nodes, which can make us feel as if we are being pulled apart at the seams. A familiar theme has been occurring for the past year and a half where we feel we need to detach ourselves from the drama of our lives and the world around us in order to figure out where our heart is engaged, and where it wants to go in another direction. We have a few fixed signs in the skies right now, which is great for persevering through these challenges, however, it isn’t the easiest energy for letting go. Venus makes a sextile to Saturn later in the day, which brings out our romantic yearnings, fantasies and longings. It makes the perfect time to ask yourself if there is a dream of yours, perhaps one you had to shelve for a while, that you can now take down, blow off the dust, and make it come true. Many of us may feel less than social at this time and steer away from conversations that seem frivolous or gossipy. But discussing financial matters and relationship responsibilities can go well under this transit.
FRIDAY
Today starts us off with the Sun aligning with Venus, which is still retrograde. It brings a nice blend of harmony and energy that makes it a good day to share with others, and makes a great energy for any Halloween parties going on. Under this social transit’s energy, we want to be seen and get noticed, mainly for our natural qualities. This desire to be social opens up doors of opportunity for us to reach out and connect with others today, as well as allows us to express ourselves with ease, charm, and grace. Whether you find yourself spending time with others or on your own, pursuing the things you love and enjoy comes easily now. This transit can also make us feel a bit on the lazy side and self-indulgent side so we need to be careful in how we plan the day. Try to keep it as low key as possible, avoiding filling your schedule with hectic and demanding tasks. Take the time to appreciate the beauty of nature all around you. Take a stroll through the park, visit an art museum or attend a social gathering. Don’t be surprised if a love interest is revived today or you seem to attract love and money situations your way.
WEEKEND
The Moon moved into Gemini in the late hours of Friday evening so this energy will be in play throughout the weekend. Gemini is a talkative Moon, where our basic instinct is to communicate, think, and share ideas. We are motivated by a desire for variety and by an instinctive curiosity. The Moon in Gemini is light-hearted, breezy, and curious, but it can also be restless and fickle. It is a good time, however, to be on the move, travelling short distances in order to fulfil that need for new impressions, and meeting up with friends and relative. But Oh, how short our attention span is when the Moon is in Gemini. There’s this restlessness in the air many feels. We want to be out and about, see new things and socializing. It can be a great time to catch up with friends or send out lots of messages (email, text messages, written letter). Our communication is short and fast. We meet n’ greet, but aren’t in the mood for anything too heavy. It’s a time where we exchange bits of information, facts, and witty observations. It’s also a good time for tying up loose ends, as long as no serious thought is required. It’s also a time for experimentation, perhaps mashing up your personal style. You might change your outfit many times, or coax out one of your lesser-known personalities. Watch out for the appearance of the evil twin, who utters things that you don’t really mean, just to say them. There may be no rhyme or reason for behaviour-thoughts-feelings today, and it’s all okay. Saturday also brings a sextile between the Sun and Saturn, which is great for taking care of loose ends and attending to small details. Focusing on practical matters and getting organized are good things to focus on now, especially if you are laying the foundation for something positive to grow. Sunday is a quiet one in the skies, with an early morning Void of Course Moon that will last until Monday morning.
