We start the month of October off with Venus, the planet of
love, desire and all that we value going retrograde through the sign of Scorpio
on October 5th. This is happening at 10 degrees Scorpio. Venus will go direct once more on November 15 at 25
degrees Libra. This retrograde will last for 40 days and in some schools of numerology,
this is a significant number as it denotes strength gained through trials. This can be a rather intense retrograde for some
people and can sometimes lead to remarkable life changes. As this is ending in
Libra, it is likely to also lead to changes in relationships and how you value
them. Whether this will be a positive or negative result for you personally
depends greatly on your ability to learn from and to trust the process of life.
Venus shows us what we value and what we desire. In Scorpio,
this can sometimes be an all-consuming love, obsession or attraction but it can
also mean a deep, emotional connection with another and learning how to merge
your energies with another in order to create something more. It is reminding
us of our deepest desires and inspiring us to take action to go and get it. And
we need to remember that Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, the planet of
transformation so this energy can be very revolutionary on an individual basis
as well as on a global scale.
On October 31, Venus will retrograde through Libra. In Libra,
Venus is about finding reason in your passion and how to find objectivity in
your perspective when it comes to those things you value the most. Libra is
ruled by Venus and in this sign the relationships in our lives are highlighted.
Libra energy is about harmony, balance and fairness. It’s about give and take
and equal sharing of time and affection. This energy is asking you to don a new
perspective about your relationships and see what areas in your life need
balancing.
For more information on this Venus retrograde, check
out this interesting article by AstroButterfly, where she even describes
the Venus retrograde effect on the transpersonal planets (Uranus, Neptune and
Pluto) which can have a significant impact on someone’s chart.
October 8 sees the New Moon energies happening in Libra, the
sign of “the other”. This is a time for relating and the Venus retrograde energy
is definitely going to play a part in this. Partnerships are highlighted now
and if your marriage or business partnerships need work, now is the time to
focus on them. This is excellent energy for negotiating with another especially
when it comes to sensitive issues. Do your best to remain objective and set the
intention to create more harmony in your relationships during this New Moon
phase.
October 9 Mercury enters Scorpio. This energy shifts our
focus onto more deeper and meaningful subjects as Scorpio is all about digging deep
and discovering the truth beneath the superficial surface. This is a time for
talking about the difficult issues too as these things tend to rise to the
surface during this influence. Also, if you have anything that requires
investigation or research, this energy will greatly assist you in your
endeavors.
The Sun enters Scorpio next on October 23, followed by the
Full Moon in Taurus on October 24. While the Sun is here, our focus is on our
shared resources with others, how we can tear down and transform areas of our
lives. It’s also about looking beneath the surface and digging deeper to find
the truth. This is intense Scorpio energy going on right now with Venus,
Mercury, Jupiter (it’s been in Scorpio for about a year now) and the Sun all
illuminating the issues which we normally don’t want to see or talk about. And
with the Full Moon energy, the emotional energies are super charged! Scorpio
energy reminds us that it might be unpleasant, but it still needs to be
addressed.
On a global scale, we may see some major disclosure
happening in our governments, healthcare and/or financial institutions and
several of us may be left feeling rather raw and open afterwards as ugly truths
are exposed. But we must remember that it is only through this process of
uncovering and exposure that we can learn how to release that which is no
longer working and make way for something bigger and better to come along. Although
the changes may seem painful, we can always choose to find the growth rather
than stay in the pain. Remember, change is inevitable but suffering is
optional.
The Full Moon in Taurus on October 24 reminds us to take a
look at our lifestyle and evaluate where we need to adjust our routine. This
energy is very earthy and steady and it seeks comfort in all forms. This is a
time for seeking a balance between all of your feelings and what you can do on
a practical level in your life. Full Moons are always more intense on an
emotional level but the energy of Taurus tends to slow it down a bit
thankfully. This is a good time for releasing unhealthy habits on a practical
level such as laziness, self-indulgence and emotional eating.
Mercury enters the sign of Sagittarius on October 30 and the
energies once again shift. Mercury in Sagittarius energy is somewhat mixed.
While Mercury likes details, Sagittarius does not and this mixing of energies
can sometimes create mountains out of molehills and can often stretch the
truth. On the other hand, Sagittarius is expansive and likes to open our minds
when Mercury is involved. There is often a problem with speaking without
thinking first while Mercury is here and we can sometimes forget to deploy tact
in sensitive situations. It is a good reminder for us to take on different views
and allow for different approaches to subjects, as well as to think before we
speak so that we do not let our tongues run carelessly into conversation and we
find ourselves regretting our words.
In Numerology, October 2018 is a number 3 Universal month.
This is a time for expression, communication, creativity and increased social
activity. October looks to be a rather active month mentally and more than
likely we will see some people talking about the tougher issues (such as the disclosure happening worldwide). Many more of us will also want to talk about
the planetary shift that is happening right now and how this is affecting mass
consciousness. This isn’t surprising considering the Scorpio energies going on
this month too.
To get a more accurate sense on how these planetary energies
will be working in your personal life, look to see which house is ruled by
Scorpio in your natal and progressed chart. You can get a free chart at www.astro.com or you can book a reading with me
and I will be happy to discuss your chart with you over a live video chat. Learn more here.
Overall October looks to have some interesting energy going
on! It’s mostly about Scorpio and its intense energies bringing transformation
to our personal lives as well as to our planet. I wonder what sorts of new
information we will discover. Do you have any ideas? Share them in the comments below. We just may learn some interesting new facts
about life this month. We shall see!
Have a good month!
