Greetings Earthlings,
What a month September was, huh!
October brings a different energy. Diplomacy deepens to intimacy as the energy moves through Libra into Scorpio. The full and new moons are rich with singularity (Aries Full Moon) and sophisticated partnership (Libra New Moon at the 28th degree). Profound manifesting is occurring. Each of us have the opportunity to observe and purge our inner conflicts. Coming into peace within ourselves means we come into balance with our community, our neighbors. There is no us and them. The Libra energy of this month helps us see that, while Scorpio shows us that the shadows we see in the world are in fact parts of ourselves. We can then own them and begin to heal.
The dramatic cosmic vibration of October helps us come into balance with our inner selves, and with our outer connections. Your wound keeps coming up and when you recognize it and see its reenactment, you are free. This is one of the meanings of Chiron in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius — it’s the bursting free of our pain into the human condition where it spills out with everyone else’s. No big surprise that the world is a mess!
The month begins with a lot of air. The Sun is in Libra and the Moon is in Aquarius. Air corresponds to the intellect, to discourse, to connection with one another. On the 1st, the Moon meets Pluto and vibrates through the collective. It is time to think for yourself! This is reinforced by the difficult angles Mercury forms with both Saturn and Jupiter during the first three days of the month. This coincides with the pending USA Government shut down. It looks and feels like an impasse.
Yet by early October 4th, the Moon moves into the forgiving waters of Pisces. This is also the home of the victim. If you’re holding a grudge this is the time to gently let it go.
On October 5th, the Moon meets Saturn and a heavy dose of realism settles over us. On the plus side, your understanding of the spiritual nature of all things increases. If really in tune, you may notice the stabilizing influence of Saturn in the more personal areas of your life.
October 6th is a busy day cosmically speaking. Mercury enters Scorpio in the morning and at 9:43 pm MDT, the Full Moon in Aries occurs. The energy feels both deep and fast. There’s a stubborn quality that highlights tension. Mercury squares Pluto – there’s a standoff – secrets are revealed, and deep rifts in value and action. Mercury also makes a tense angle with Uranus. There are many, many opinions out there! On a personal level, use this lunation to listen to your body and how it feels. When you are in touch with your authentic self, and not your damaged childhood and societal programming, you will access a deeper level of knowing which will guide you. Allow release to occur.
October 7th, the fallout from the Full Moon continues. The Moon connects with Chiron and we feel the sting of it. Take care of yourself.
October 8th is a blessing as Venus and Jupiter kiss. Money, love, aesthetics, and beauty resonate peacefully.
Surprises are possible on the 9th and 10th. The energy picks up with the Moon’s passage through Gemini.
On the 11th the Moon squares Saturn at the same time Venus opposes Saturn bringing a somber tone. Oh dear, it’s all a bit grumpy.
Feelings ebb and flow with the Moon’s sojourn through emotional Cancer over the next few days.
This leads to an energy shift on the 13th, when the Moon meets abundant Jupiter at the same time Venus enters Libra. This is a lot of cosmic activation! Notice what’s happening in your relationships. It’s a good idea to bring moderation into your dealings with others. Venus rules Libra and assists with balance and peace.
Also, on the 13th, Pluto comes out of retrograde bringing your pending transformation to life. Brush off your plans.
October 14th, Venus, Pluto and Uranus make a gorgeous grand air trine. Ideas flow, money matters improve, love affairs predominate, law and order restore sanity. But… Venus also opposes Neptune during this time. Be sure to reach for the highest and best for all. Don’t be deceived.
October 15th the Leo Moon imbues confidence and creativity through to midday on the 16th.
The Moon now in Virgo prepares to be made new. The 16th and 17th are good days to clean up and clear out. The 17th especially provides impetus for movement as the Sun squares Jupiter. Be sure you practice what you preach.
On the 18th the Moon and Venus meet at sunset, so alas we won’t see their beauty but we will feel the good will.
The Moon and Venus linger together on the 19th as well but today Mercury meets Mars. Ouch! Sharp words! On the plus side, you can get to the bottom of the matter and address it in a kind way.
Mars and Mercury continue their connection on the 20th. Think about what you’re saying. This is an intense day. Be mindful of how others may take what you say.
The Libra New Moon on the 21st finds Mars and Mercury still together as the Moon meets the Sun. This is a juicy New Moon that promises intentional relationship and ferocious passion. Oh la la! Be gentle though, the Moon and Sun oppose Chiron suggesting there’s some sensitivity associated with the union you envision. Think peaceful thoughts and act harmoniously.
Late on October 22nd, the Sun enters the mysterious waters of Scorpio. Passions deepen. Everywhere is the darkness of phobia and taboo. This is the season of ghosts and death, of fear and obsession, of regeneration and skillful outcomes. Look at your shadow self, see your secret self. Align yourself with your inner shaman and find the gold within the dross.
The 22nd through the 23rd the waxing Scorpio Moon meets Mercury and Mars. Pay close attention to how you feel and how you respond to what others say. Cleanse your psychic self with meditation, prayer, sage, or whatever else you use. Vital information is coming through. Make sure it’s for you.
October 22nd, Neptune reenters Pisces. Look and see what you’ve left behind. Do you really have to go back? Perhaps you can reflect on the changes you’re making, inside yourself where your strength lies, knowing that come late January 2026 when Neptune reenters Aries the future you’re creating, comes to life.
The 24th and 25th, the Moon sails through the optimism of Sagittarius lifting spirits as well as dogmatism. Plan an adventure!
The Capricorn Moon carries us through to the 28th when it opposes Jupiter. It’s easy to overinflate the situation. Legal and government matters make the news.
Early on the 29th, Mercury leaves Scorpio’s steamy obsessions for Sagittarius’s search for truth. Mercury will retrograde in this fire sign on November 10th for three weeks. Use this time to access your most joyous hopeful version. We are creating as we go. We can access the 5th dimension of love. We can be love.
The last week of October both Mercury, and then Mars, form beautiful water trines with Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, and Jupiter in Cancer. This is how the cosmos shows love – through the energy of water. Feel the softness.
The month ends on an Aquarian Moon. There’s plenty to think about and much to meditate on. Ultimately, we come to know that beneath the rise and fall of our emotions, lies the innocent purity of our eternal nature. Let the cosmic path of air (Libra) through to water (Scorpio) lead you in understanding relationships both in your outer and inner worlds. You have ways of treating yourself. Let this month help you see that.
Thanks for reading and remember, you matter. We are all connected, earth is our home and love is our destination.
Your astrologer,
Dulce
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