First, I want to offer up a prayer for those in Florida impacted by the hurricane and for those doing the rescue work.
Last month I told you not to take Mercury retrograde so seriously and because of my newfound enlightened idea about Mercury Retrograde, I decided to go on a road trip the day on the day Mercury turned retrograde. (The very worst time in the retrograde cycle.) We planned to stop at a restaurant in Delaware that I had found on Google and spent about 45 minute’s looking for it in the pouring rain. All the time my husband and I are snapping at each other, “the GPS isn’t working, google doesn’t lie, it should be right here” Then we finally realized it didn’t exist --it does exist in Maryland. We were in the wrong state! Then because of the downpour we were driving through, we were late getting to our destination at Fenwick Island. In ancient Greece, the gods never blamed Hermes (Mercury) for deceiving people, instead, they just laughed at everyone who fell for his tricks. Throughout the drive, I could hear the gods laughing at us.
October will be an interesting month because we have four planets changing directions and an eclipse at the end of the month. This can be a good month for you if you have felt stuck because things could begin to turn around.
The four planets changing direction are:
Mercury turns direct on Oct 2 at 24 Virgo - Communications could improve.
Pluto turns direct on Oct 8 at 26 Capricorn – Some relief from intense power struggles.
Saturn turns direct on Oct 23 at 18 Aquarius. Restrictions could ease, both in the outer world and in your personal life.
Mars turns retrograde on Oct 30 at 19 Gemini. You become deeper and more cautious in your communications.
AND: The Saturn-Uranus square is in a tight orb this month. This creates a lot of friction since Uranus promotes change and Saturn resists it. We had that square in February, June, and December of last year. It symbolized all of the tension we felt throughout 2021.
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 – Venus Opposite Jupiter at 3 Aries. This can result in too much of a good thing. Pints of ice cream can disappear in a flash. You get carried away on Amazon.com ordering fancy clothes you won’t wear because you really have nowhere to go. Control yourself, especially if you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars or the ascendant at 1 to 5 Aries or Libra.
Oct 2 – Mercury turns direct at 24 Virgo. You think that communications will flow now and that you can go forward with your plans. But Mercury is just finishing up an opposition to Neptune so you may forget what you were going to say and where you were going. Wait a few days or a week before signing anything of importance. Catch up on your old emails if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Virgo or Pisces.
Oct 6 – Mercury Trine Pluto at 26 Virgo/Capricorn. This is positive energy for getting a lot of work done. This is a time to declutter and eliminate the unnecessary stuff in your personal life. Especially get busy if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 Virgo or Capricorn.
Oct 8 – Pluto turns direct at 26 Capricorn. When an outer planet changes direction, its energy is strong than usual. So the 3 days around this date, Plutonic energy will be at its peak. We may experience intense feelings and events in the outer world could affect us at a deep level. We may feel a need to let go of old emotional patterns so that we can create space for a new emotional life to grow. Pluto is on his way to Aquarius in March 2023. No more retrogrades while he is in Capricorn. Pluto will begin his process here of churning up and purging the banking system and the large corporate systems. Remember when he first entered Capricorn in 2008, we had a stock market crash. The U.S. has its natal Pluto at 27 Capricorn in the 2nd house of money so the death and rebirth of our money system will start to speed up. Pluto has a long tail so even when he goes into Aquarius, we will still feel the effects of this. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 Capricorn, be ready for a reckoning around your career, responsibility, and material possession in your life. Look for the house in your birth chart that contains Capricorn. This is the area that may experience a total overhaul. See the Meaning of the houses here
Oct 9 – Full Moon at 16 degrees of Libra/Aries. This New Moon is conjunct Venus at 13 Libra and Jupiter is in Aries. So this is a very positive lunation. It is also in a sextile to Saturn and Mars. This is probably the best lunation for the rest of the year. Venus means it is a good time to work on relationships. With an opposition, you can see what needs to be done to mend any relationship problems you may have. The Moon is in Aries so things could start to move fast and we could become overly abrupt in our conversations with others.
Oct 10 – Mercury enters Libra until Oct 29. Mercury is what we think about and how we perceive reality. During this time, we may see the world through rose-colored glasses. It’s all good, we need the break.
Oct 11 – Sun Trines Saturn at 18 Libra/Aquarius. This brings in an increased sense of responsibility. Social and romantic relationships can be renewed. You are more concerned with long-range goals and objectives. You want to put your creative ideas into practical manifestation. In other words, get serious if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 degrees of Libra or Aquarius.
Oct 12 – Mars Square Neptune at 23 Gemini/Pisces. This aspect can be about suppressed anger or secret actions and desires that could lead to self-destruction. There could be deceptions in your business and personal affairs. Stay alert if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 21 to 25 Gemini or Pisces.
Mercury Opposite Jupiter at 1 degree of Virgo and Pisces. This is a repeat of the same aspect on Sep 1. Were you a little loud and obnoxious on that one? Well, you may not have learned anything if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 29 Leo to 3 Virgo or 29 Aquarius to 3 Pisces.
Oct 14 – Venus Trine Saturn at 18 Libra/Aquarius. This aspect can lead to a serious interest in art and music. It also favors architects, designers, and those working with antiques. This aspect is also good for business dealings. This can bring a calm peaceful, emotional attitude. Take on some responsibility if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 Libra or Aquarius as it will be easier than before.
Oct 17 – Sun Trine Mars at 24 Libra/Gemini. This brings increased energy, courage, and self-confidence. This aspect could get you started working on your ideas and goals. This is also good for working out and any kind of sports activity. Because this aspect is in the social gabby signs of Libra and Gemini, you may just waste this opportunity on social media texting your so-called friends especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Libra or Gemini.
Oct 18 – Venus Trine Mars at 24 Libra/Gemini. A very good aspect combining energy with romance, love, and art. This is very good for creative action. It’s also excellent for actors, musicians, and performing artists. Enjoy this especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 22 to 26 Libra/Gemini.
Oct 19 – Sun Square Pluto at 26 Libra/Capricorn. This aspect could lead to power struggles, especially around business and joint finances. There could be aggression from someone and they could completely upset your life. Be cautious of who you trust on this one especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 Libra Capricorn.
Oct 20 – Venus Square Pluto at 26 Libra/Capricorn. Someone could really tear you apart on this one. Watch out for Vampires and even the Wolf Man. This will affect your personal life. Are you married to a psychopath? Sorry, can’t help you. This could have a major impact on your relationships if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 26 Libra or Capricorn.
Oct 22 – Sun Conjunct Venus at 28 Libra. This is a happy, friendly day. Have a party. There could be good contacts with women especially if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 26 to 28 degrees of Libra or 0 degrees of Scorpio.
Mercury Trine Saturn at 18 Libra/Capricorn. A good day to improve your discipline, study habits, health, diet, and business and professional affairs. I know it doesn’t sound like much fun, but it’s Saturn, he can’t help it. He wants you to get specialized training and to work your way up. To where? I don’t know. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 Libra or Capricorn, get busy.
Oct 23 – Saturn turns direct at 18 Aquarius. Saturn has been retrograde since June 4, 2022. When he moves direct it represents a turning point in Saturn’s energy. He rules your material life, career, your discipline, and your responsibilities. Saturn gets the work done. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 16 to 20 degrees of Aquarius, you can now move forward in our plans for more material security.
Venus Enters Scorpio until 17 Nov. This is a favorable time to deal with finances and partnerships. Your artistic interests and social and romantic involvements may be linked in some way. Venus is about friendship and love and Scorpio is about passion. Don’t let your strong feelings impact your judgment.
Sun Enters Scorpio until 22 Nov. Scorpio is the sign of desire, depth, passion, intensity, and extremes in feeling. Being superficial and giddy will not work for you during this time. Instead, try to get to the bottom of matters, especially things that are hidden or taboo.
Oct 25 – New Moon Solar Eclipse at 2 Scorpio. This is the most important feature of the month. It could open a new chapter in your life depending on where it falls in your birth chart. Being in Scorpio, something in our past may be resolved, creating space for something new to come in. It is in a conjunction with Venus, there could be a rebirth of the heart. There will be more information on this and the eclipse on Nov 8 in the eclipse report that I will send out next week.
Oct 26 – Mercury Trine Mars at 25 Libra/Gemini. Try out some new exercise routines. These will help your body and your mind now. It’s also a good day for positive discussions. Enjoy if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 23 to 27 Libra/Gemini.
Oct 27 – Mercury Square Pluto at 26 Libra/Capricorn. Just because you are paranoid, it doesn’t mean someone isn’t out to get you. You are very suspicious, and love peeking out from the curtains, spying on your neighbors. Cut it out, it’s only Pluto. He gets you running scared. Do the positive Pluto instead. Discard your old outworn, archaic ideas and radically change your viewpoint. Can you do that? I don’t think so if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 24 to 28 Libra/Capricorn.
Oct 28 – Jupiter backs up into Pisces until January 2023. Jupiter entered Pisces back in May 2021 but moved into Aries in May of this year. That was the first time Jupiter had been in Aries for 12 years. Now that he is back in Pisces, we can revisit some Pisces themes, such as imagination, compassion, sensitivity, and the arts. What didn’t you finish when Jupiter was in Pisces? Do it now. When he gets back into Aries, we will start fighting for our rights or fighting each other
Oct 29 – Mercury enters Scorpio until Nov 17. It’s time for a straight, honest talk with others and yourself. You become interested in investigating occult themes and mysterious phenomena. Communication with the dead is possible. Or you may play it safe and just deal with your financial portfolio (if you have one) at this time. It’s also a good time to do some cognitive therapy. You have realized for a long time that your cognitive faculties are a little skewed. Work on that now.
Oct 30 – Mars turns retrograde at 25 Gemini. Mars rules our energy levels and our ability to take action. Now we may notice it is more difficult to get motivated. Your get up and go, got up and went. Because the sign is Gemini, this is important for authors. You could look back at the 2,000 words you have written in the last few months and realize they are crap. Sorry, but it happens.
Oct 31 – Are you envious of Scorpios? If so, put on a real frightening mask and go to a Halloween party. See if you can scare anyone.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:
JUPITER entered Aries on May 1, 2022 and will stay in Aries until Oct 29, 2022, when he backs into Pisces. This month he is retrograde and will travel from 3 Aries to 29 Pisces Jupiter in Aries is about taking the lead in our life. He is the big fat happy guy who was excessive in all things. Jupiter also can expand our experiences, our knowledge, and our confidence. If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 27 Pisces and 1 degree of Aries expect expansion and blossoming in that area of your chart.
SATURN is in Aquarius until March 2023. He is retrograde until Oct 23and will stay at 18 degrees all month. Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career. Saturn is the old traditional ruler of Aquarius. So he is happy here. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets 16 to 20 degrees of Aquarius, 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 Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict all of the social media that he will call fake news. He hates to see freedom of expression which is what Aquarius is all about.
URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. Uranus turned retrograde on August 24 and he will move from 18 degrees to 17 degrees of Taurus this month. This is the time to break loose and make 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, (16 to 19 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth. Expect earth events such as farming, food, earthquakes volcanos or major weather events during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. Neptune is retrograde this month and will move from 23 to 22 degrees of Pisces. 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 20 to 25 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 when Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023. This month, Pluto is moving retrograde until Oct 8 and will stay at 26 degrees of Capricorn all month. He is grinding away in our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological crap. You should run to your nearest therapist especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets at 24 to 28 degrees of Capricorn. What needs to die in order to be reborn?
Janet Kane
http://www.mythiczodiac.com