We are still climbing the mountain this month and the hardest trek is at the top. But we will get there, but not until next month. The good news this month is that the nasty trio of Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto is starting to break up this month. Remember Saturn rules limits and restrictions and Pluto rules destruction and regeneration and Jupiter is escalating the energies of these planets. Jupiter turned direct last month and is slowly pulling away from the other two. Saturn also turned direct last month and is moving away from Pluto. Pluto turns direct this month, but moves very slowly and will not catch up to Saturn and Jupiter again for years. We are not out of the woods yet, but things will start improving. We will definitely see the progress we have made on the New Moon of the 15th of November.
Mercury retrogrades this month. I don’t mind Mercury retrograde, my monkey mind shows down and I become more creative. So the Mercury retro periods do not have to be difficult but watch out for the days that Mercury stops in the sky to change direction. That is on Oct 13 when he stops at 11 degrees of Scorpio to turn retrograde and then on Nov 3 when he stops to turn direct at 26 Libra. Nov 3 is Election Day in the US. Watch for mislaid ballots, miscounted ballots, and ballots lost in the mail. I think there will be a recount since Mercury rules all words starting with re-. The election may be delayed or the results won’t be decided for some time. It may be December before we know who our president is.
Mars is not finished with the trio of thugs. He is moving retrograde and is repeating his triggers to Jupiter and Pluto starting with Oct 9 with the square to Pluto, then Oct 19 when he squares Jupiter. He squared Saturn Last month on the 29th. These squares are repeats of the same aspects when he was moving direct in August of this year. You may experience similar problems this month to the ones you had in August. And when Mars turns direct in Nov, he will square the entire trio again in December.
The Sun is now in Libra and is triggering the Capricorn gangster trio starting with Sun Square Jupiter on the 11th and Square Pluto on the 15th and square Saturn on the 18th. I hate to see Librans brought into the fight, they are sweet peace-loving people. Aries’ and Capricorn’s kinda enjoyed the battle we have been in. Aries’ ruler is Mars the fist fighter and Capricorn’s ruler is Saturn the stubborn old man. They can take it, but poor Libra can easily be overwhelmed by Capricorn. You will feel these difficult aspects if your birthday falls on Oct 11 through Oct 18.
Venus has entered the act this month to sweeten the pot. She is in Virgo this month and will be in a flowing trine to the motley crew. Don’t forget, Aphrodite brought harmony to the warring gods.
Dates to Watch:
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.
Oct 1 – Full Moon at 1 degree Aries/Libra. Emotions come to a head. Aries is the sign of the warrior. You could feel a lot of anger. Mars, the ruler of Aries is now retrograde. Some astrologers believe a planet is more intense when it is retrograde because it is closer to the earth. Mars is the closest to the earth on Oct 6 and won’t be that close for another 15 years. The earth is hotter now and we are angrier. I think this moon foretells more social protests this month.
Oct 2 – Venus enters Virgo until the 27th of this month. During this time, we may repress the feelings of the heart for more practical reasons. We are fussier about who we get involved with.
Oct 4 – Pluto turns Direct at 22 Capricorn. Pluto is all about power. Capricorn is the government and corporations. We may see a lot of additional rules and regulations put in place. That will give Mars something to rebel against. This aspect could dig up all of your neurotic shadow issues if you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant at 20 to 24 Capricorn or Cancer.
Oct 7 – Mercury Opposite Uranus at 9 degrees of Scorpio/Taurus. Try not to become irritated. Don’t negotiate with anyone today. You are feeling willful and stubborn. And the other party doesn’t want to give an inch either. You could be at loggerheads with yourself or others if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 7 to 11 degrees of Scorpio or Taurus.
Oct 9 – Mars Square Pluto at 22 Aries/Capricorn. This aspect represents rebellion against the government and the rule-makers. In your personal life, try not to force any action. The forces against you are very powerful. Let things come of their own accord. This will be difficult to do for those of you with personal planets or the ascendant at 20 to 24 Aries or Capricorn.
Oct 10 – Venus Trine Uranus at 9 Virgo/Taurus. Facetime your best friends. Enjoy the beauty in nature. Enjoy yourself if you have 7 to 11 degrees of Virgo or Taurus.
Oct 11 – Sun Square Jupiter at 18 Libra/Capricorn. Personal problems can intrude on the serenity of your home or place of business. Be Buddalike about setbacks today if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 Libra/Capricorn.
Oct 13 – Mercury turns retrograde at 11 Scorpio and stays retrograde until Nov 3rd when he will turn direct at 26 Libra.
Sun opposite Mars at 21 Libra/Aries. This aspect forms a T-square to Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto in Capricorn. Today could see obstructions, fanaticism, and unscrupulous procedures. Not a very good day especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 19 to 23 of Libra or Aries.
Oct 15 – Sun Square Pluto at 22 Libra/Capricorn. Someone is demanding and controlling. Is that you? It could be if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 21 to 24 Libra or Capricorn.
Oct 16 – New Moon at 23 degrees of Libra. This is the most difficult moon in decades. This is an intense New Moon as it opposes Mars in Aries and squares Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto in Capricorn. The good news is that this is the last intense period of 2020. The bad news is the New Moon announces the energy for the coming month. But next month the pressure comes off. Then in December, Jupiter and Saturn will leave the gang of bullies and move into Aquarius. That is the beginning of a new era.
Oct 18 – Sun Square Saturn at 25 degrees of Libra/Capricorn. Don’t take any risks today. Your world is full of obstacles and limits right now. Difficult day if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 Libra or Capricorn.
Venus Opposite Neptune at 18 Virgo/Pisces. Friends and lovers are wonderful things, but not so when they come to you with a sob story and empty your wallet. Your boundaries are down today and that makes you a mark for a big scam. Be careful if you have personal planets o the ascendant at 16 to 18 Virgo or Pisces.
Oct 19 – Mars Square Jupiter at 19 Aries/Capricorn. You are dying to get out of town. You want to go anywhere just to get away. But COVID means you need to stay home. Why don’t you walk around the block a few times? This is a frustrating day for those of you with personal planets or the ascendant at 17 to 21 Aries Capricorn.
Venus Trine Jupiter at 19 Virgo/Capricorn. We haven’t had many trines this month so we can really appreciate this one in earth signs. You could receive a service that is payback for a favor that you gave to a friend in the recent past.
Mercury Opposite Uranus at 9 Scorpio/Taurus. Mercury rules the news and Uranus is honesty. There could be some surprising disclosures today. Careful of your speech today, you could blurt out something that you will regret. Keep your lips sealed especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 7 to 11 Taurus or Scorpio.
Oct 21 – Venus Trine Pluto at 22 Virgo/Capricorn. Another beautiful trine in earth signs. This aspect can bring romantic happiness or an enjoyable gathering with friends.
Oct 22 – Sun enters Scorpio until Nov 21. I know, you are sick and tired of the lies spread by our politicians and the media. You want to know what is behind the phony façade they are all showing us. Well, this is the time for digging deep and doing the research to find out what is really going on. Good luck.
Oct 24 – Venus Trine Saturn at Virgo/Capricorn at 22 Virgo/Capricorn. You should really take advantage of the few trines we have this month. On this one, you could communicate with a friend that you have lost touch with. Also, you would reap the rewards of a project that you have been working on.
Oct 25 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 3 degrees of Scorpio. You think you are really smart today and guess what? You really are! The Sun is shining a light on your mind. This is a good day to pay attention to the details in your work and create the right environment for your tasks. Get busy if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 1 to 5 degrees of Scorpio.
Oct 27 – Mercury enters Libra until Nov 10. During this period, your thoughts turn to beauty. You may do some shopping, visit an art gallery or dig up those old paints that are becoming all dried up because you haven’t used them
Venus enters Libra until Nov 21. Venus is very at home here. She loves to decorate, create art, and find pleasure and harmony in relationships.
Oct 31 – Full Moon at 8 Taurus/Scorpio. This is a culmination of what you started back on Oct 16 at the New Moon. You are looking for stability in your life, but this Full Moon signifies deep-rooted psychological changes.
Sun Opposite Uranus at 8 Scorpio/Taurus. There could be a real cranky person in your environment. Try to be tactful even if they make suggestions about your life that are very intrusive. Stay calm if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 6 to 10 degrees of Scorpio or Taurus.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:
JUPITER is now in Capricorn until December 20, 2020. This month Jupiter moves from 17 to 20 degrees of Capricorn. Jupiter is about growth and expansion especially in travel and education and also in the area of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Capricorn. Jupiter isn’t very happy in Capricorn because he has to get down to business; become responsible, and build a career. Don’t forget about his excessive qualities. In Capricorn, he could work too hard, and be too focused on the material and forget to smell the roses
SATURN is now moving direct and he will move from 23 to 26 degrees of Capricorn this month. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets at 21 to 28 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Capricorn he is asking about your ambitions, your career, and your work ethic. In Capricorn, he is right at home and wants to build something. He stimulates you to make plans to be successful in the outer world.
URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. This month he is retrograde and travels from 9 to 8 degrees if Taurus. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 6 to 11 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, you will feel a need for freedom and for making some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, go on a long vacation, move or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth. Expect earth events such as earthquakes and hurricanes during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. This month Neptune is retrograde and moves from 19 to 18 this month. A lack of focus, a sense of drifting, or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the ascendant or Personal Planets at 17 to 20 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023. This month, Pluto is moving retrograde until Oct 4 when he turns direct. H and will stay at 22 degrees of Capricorn all month. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 20 to 24 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?
Stay safe and well.
Janet Kane
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