An abundantly aspected lunar eclipse in Taurus highlights the second half of October. We also have a Hard Rectangle that challenges committed partnerships, two Libran “Fingers of God,” an auspicious Venus-Jupiter trine, the Sun entering Scorpio, and more!
This forecast covers this half-month’s most important astrological events. Also check out my award-winning This Week in Astrology audio podcast and YouTube video forecasts!
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As of October 16 …
The Moon is waxing (there was a Libra Solar Eclipse on 10/14).
Saturn is retrograde thru 11/4.
Neptune is retrograde thru 12/6.
Chiron is retrograde thru 12/26.
Jupiter is retrograde thru 12/30.
Uranus is retrograde thru 1/27.
A T-Square with Mars, Pluto, and the lunar nodes continues through 10/19.
A Yod with Juno, Neptune, and Pluto continues thru 10/18.
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10/16 (Mon)
Two Libran “Fingers of God”
Two similar Yods (“Fingers of God”) run their course during the next week.
A Sun-Uranus-Neptune Yod started on 10/14, peaks on 10/17, and ends on 10/20. A Mercury-Uranus-Neptune Yod starts on 10/16, peaks on 10/18, and ends on 10/20.
In both cases, the personal planet at the tip of the aspect pattern is in Libra. This gives both Yods the shared themes of relationship and creativity.
Yods require adjustment. What changes would make things better in your relationships and creative expression in any area of your life?
Uranus can send intuitive hits to guide you. Uranus also encourages you to relate and create authentically, making the most of your special talents.
Neptune infuses inspired creativity into the mix, and makes it easier to operate “in the zone.”
What about the personal planets at the tips of the Yods? The Sun lets you express the energies of Libra, Uranus, and Neptune with increased vitality. Mercury amplifies your ability to learn and communicate.
Jupiter Opposite Ceres
You can enjoy enhanced abundance as Jupiter opposes Ceres (12°51′ Taurus-Scorpio). The grain goddess Ceres represents harvest and abundance, while Jupiter represents luck and expansion.
Ceres can also represent trauma, especially in the psychologically intense sign of Scorpio. Be ready to do some effective shadow work to clear the way for greater prosperity!
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10/20 (Fri)
Hard Rectangle Challenges Committed Partnerships
Any trouble spots in your committed partnerships could be brought to light by a Hard Rectangle. It started on 10/11, peaks today (10/20), and ends on 10/28. It includes Juno, Pallas Athena, Saturn, and Chiron.
This challenging aspect pattern is composed entirely of hard and semi-hard aspects. Its relational theme is determined by Juno, the asteroid goddess of committed partnership.
Saturn, the stern taskmaster, probes for any weaknesses in the structure of your committed partnerships. Chiron, the wounded healer, can show you the unhealed traumas at the core of these weaknesses. These will be revealed by the unpleasant emotions you experience during challenging situations.
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This idea of working smart instead of hard is the preferred approach of Pallas Athena, the fourth planet in this aspect pattern. As the master of strategy, she always prefers the most efficient route to a desired outcome!
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10/22 (Sun)
Venus Trine Jupiter
Ancient astrology identifies two planets as “benefics.” These planets are associated with good fortune. Jupiter is the “greater benefic,” while Venus is the “lesser benefic.”
Today these two benefics connect with a harmonious aspect. In addition to being lucky, this Venus-Jupiter trine (12°6′ Virgo-Taurus) supports Venus’ natural meanings: relationship, creativity, and finance. With Venus in Virgo, you can refine your methods in these areas and serve others with them.
10/23 (Mon)
The Sun enters Scorpio
The Sun enters Scorpio at 12:21 pm EDT. The power of this sign’s potentials are enhanced for the next month.
Transformation is a central Scorpio theme. Death and rebirth processes, especially those that are emotional or shamanic, are highlighted. It’s a good time to have effective shadow work processes ready, such as my free Healing Invocation.
Wealth is also a Scorpio theme. This could be lots of money, or anything that you value. Anything that makes your life better, tangible or intangible, could count as wealth.
Another Scorpio theme is power. This comes in two basic flavors. “Power over” is all about domination, control and manipulation. “Shared power” is exercised by those who have found their power internally, and want to help others find theirs as well.
Sex, another Scorpio theme, also has two basic levels. The first is simple lust, the raw physical desire for sexual pleasure and orgasm. The second is sacred or Tantric sex. This operates at a much higher level of ecstasy, made possible by the conscious blending of your light bodies.
Scorpio also rules the occult. Occult simply means “hidden”, and in metaphysical terms refers to what’s beyond the five senses. It need not be dark or creepy. Occult practices include astrology, tarot, energy healing, mediumship, and psychic abilities.
As you can see, Scorpio has a lot of themes. Choose your favorites and dive in!
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10/27 (Fri)
Venus Kite
Relationships, creativity, and finance are supported by a Kite that includes Venus and the three outer planets: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. This harmonious aspect pattern starts today (10/27), peaks on 11/3, and ends on 11/9.
With Venus in Virgo, you can scrutinize these areas in your life and take them to the next level. This placement is also good for relationship healing and being of service to others.
10/28 (Sat)
Abundantly Aspected Lunar Eclipse in Taurus
There’s an abundantly aspected lunar eclipse at 4:24 pm EDT (5°9′ Taurus). Its harmonious Envelope aspect pattern gives special prominence to Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury.
A lunar eclipse, whose effects last for at least six months, is a super strong Full Moon. Any Taurus Full Moon is good for release or adjustment in the areas of money, possessions, and security. And don’t forget the five senses, nature immersion, persistence, and “just being.”
Are you persevering where appropriate, and letting go when something is done? Are you getting your security only from the material world, or from a more fundamental spiritual bedrock? Are you engaging in endless activity, or taking time to sit in silence?
Aspects
This eclipse’s strongest aspect is a Jupiter conjunction, with an orb (exactness) of about six degrees.
Jupiter can fill you with optimism, joy, and a sense of adventure as you accomplish your Full Moon goals. Our solar system’s largest gas giant can also help you dive into meaningful learning, or support you as you share your wisdom with others.
This lunar eclipse also benefits from two moderately strong oppositions. Mars can give you drive and passion for your Full Moon objectives. He can also help you act as a warrior, pioneer, entrepreneur, or sexual being. Mars’ influence is especially powerful because he’s in Scorpio, one of the signs he rules.
Mercury is also opposite the Moon. Like Jupiter, Mercury is associated with learning and communication. This makes mentally focused activity one of this eclipse’s strongest opportunities. Mercury’s placement in Scorpio can also help you with investigation, research, or detective work.
Saturn makes a loose sextile with the Moon. This can empower you with discipline, focus, and easier accomplishment. Saturn’s placement in Pisces can also help you with Law of Attraction manifestation and maintaining embodied awakening.
That leaves the asteroid goddesses. A tight Juno trine can add ease and flow to your committed partnerships. And a Vesta sextile harmoniously energizes any selfless support you’re giving to worthy causes.
All these aspects come together to form an Envelope. However, with such a wide variety of planetary meanings, there’s no straightforward interpretation for this aspect pattern.
Instead, you can gain insight from the nature of the Envelope itself. It contains ten aspects. Its eight trines and sextiles are harmonious, while its two oppositions add the assertive energy you need to get things done. Choose the themes that resonate for you and get in gear!
Today’s Mars-Jupiter opposition (11°15′ Scorpio-Taurus) is part of today’s lunar eclipse, and is included in that interpretation.
Pallas Athena Yod
A Yod featuring Pallas Athena starts today (10/28), peaks on 11/3, and ends on 11/10. Pallas is at the tip of this narrow triangle, while Uranus and Neptune hold down the back end.
This “Finger of God” aspect pattern empowers your feminine assertiveness. It also makes it easier for you to engage in skillful strategy, negotiation, and mediation. Uranus and Neptune encourage you to follow your intuition, and be willing to try unconventional approaches.
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10/28 & 10/29 (Sat & Sun)
Learning and communication are energized by two Mercury aspects: Mercury opposite Jupiter on 10/28 (11°11′ Scorpio-Taurus) and Mercury conjunct Mars on 10/29 (11°53′ Scorpio). These aspects are also part of the Taurus lunar eclipse on 10/28.
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