Hey, Storm Chasers! Let me tell you—this week will be a spicy one! Venus is this week’s VIP (Very Important Planet). This basically means she’s wearing her bossy boots and isn’t afraid to stir the emotional pot. She’s in detriment, so think of her as that friend who shows up at the fancy dinner in combat boots and a leather jacket. We’ve got a lineup of fiery showdowns, emotional rollercoasters, and some grounding moments to help you breathe through it all. Buckle up—let’s dive in.
Mars Takes the Spotlight! Your Astrological Cheat Sheet for October 7-13, 2024
This week’s astrological weather is about as busy as a beehive at a honey convention. Mars is stepping up as the VIP, bringing plenty of fiery energy—just remember, there’s a fine line between productive action and bulldozing everyone in your path. Grab a cup of tea or coffee, sit back, and let’s dive into what the stars dish out for each day.
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The Astrology Forecast for the Week of October 10, 2022 – October 16, 2022
The astrology forecast for the week of October 10, 2022 through October 16, 2022 features three major planetary aspects (Mars square Neptune, Mercury opposes Jupiter, and Venus trines Saturn) and Mercury moves out of Virgo and back into Libra.
So, without further ado, let’s dive right in.
Cosmic Overview
The aspect of the week is Mars in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces. Mars is the action planet; he goes out and gets us what we want and desire. When Mars tangles with Mars we often feel like our energy sources have been sapped or depleted. Now, this can be extremely frustrating if we have to do something or need to use energy to accomplish our goals. If you can, it’s best to involve yourself in spiritual matters or charitable activities, but if you can’t back away from the grind (Mars square Neptune happens on October 12th), you may need to manage your patience.
Also, be careful with shady people, because they will be lurking heavily while this aspect is active. Avoid them at all costs!
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The Astrology Forecast for the Week of October 3, 2022 – October 9, 2022
The astrology forecast for the week of October 3, 2022 through October 9, 2022 features Mercury forming a lovely trine to Pluto, Pluto turning direct in Capricorn, and a Full Moon in Aries.
The good news is that the cosmos slows down for the first week of October. But make sure you get plenty of rest, because the rest of the month is ferocious. Get prepared!
Cosmic Overview
I recently received a call from a friend. She is relatively astrologically knowledgeable, but she told me during the call that the energy was wonky because all these planets are retrograde (at the time – Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto were retrograde). She blamed the planets for why situations were not working well in her life.
Another friend, who is more metaphysically inclined, told me that the world was in a disturbed state because all these planets are retrograde. I must admit, I rolled my eyes at this one. The world has been in a disturbed state since, well, since forever.
The main issue is that often we blame the planets (or other people) for our problems, rather than take responsibility for the choices we make in our lives.
Even today, I had a client question me if things will improve in her life when Pluto turns direct on October 8th.
So, I thought I would explain a few things in this weekly update.
Let me begin with Pluto. Pluto takes approximately 250 years to go around the Sun. He’s a slow mover, and even though his orbit is elliptical, meaning he spends more time in some signs than others, he still crawls through the zodiac.
Pluto went retrograde on April 29th and turns direct on October 8th. That is a little over 5 months that he spends retrograde, and if you include the ever-popular planetary shadow obsessions, he is pretty much in retrograde watch for the entire year. That’s right – he went into shadow in early January of 2022 and will go out of shadow in January of 2023, only to return to being in shadow a few days later.
I will be perfectly honest. I do not pay attention to the outer planets when they retrograde, because what’s the point? Pluto is still Pluto, and he reflects collective issues, not personal ones. He represents our urge towards survival and the elimination, destruction, amputation, and eventual rebuilding of the sign he is moving through. In Capricorn, Pluto is concerned with the destruction and elimination of corrupt leaders, which has steadily been going on since Pluto moved into Capricorn in 2008.
Now, I pay attention to when Pluto stations in aspect to an inner planet (The Sun, The Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars), because it seems to trigger the transformation of the planet, he aspects. By stationing, I mean on the same degree as the other planet, and I only use hard aspects (conjunction, square opposition).
So, what retrograde planets do I pay attention to?
Simply put, Mercury, Venus, and Mars. They are personal planets that reflect issues we deal with daily. Mercury is how we understand life and communicate that understanding to others. Venus is our urge for relationships, and Mars is our ability to go out into the world and get what we desire. However, I will also say that I do not believe these planets DO anything to us. When these three planets are retrograde, they reflect periods where we should review the areas of life ruled by those planets. We all need times of reflection to ensure that we are on the right path, and these planets give us the ability to course correct if necessary.
In closing, don’t fear retrogrades and don’t blame them for situations that occur in your life. Instead, use them for what they are — times when we should pay close attention to the themes of the planets.
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Astrology Forecast for the Week of September 26, 2022 – October 2, 2022
The astrology forecast for the week of September 26, 2022 through October 2, 2022 features six major aspects (Venus trine Pluto, Mercury Rx conjunct Venus, Sun oppose Jupiter, Mercury Rx trine Pluto, Mars trine Saturn, Venus oppose Jupiter), Venus moves out of Virgo and into Libra, and Mercury turns direct in Virgo.
This week is busier than the New York subway at rush hour. So, buckle your seat belt!
Cosmic Overview
This week Venus moves out of the sign of her fall (Virgo) and into the sign she rules (Libra). In traditional astrology, Venus is considered the lesser benefic, and moving into her own sign gives her power to maneuver in ways that are helpful to our growth. Now, this doesn’t mean you can sit on your couch and eat a package of Godiva chocolate (although Venus would love to do that), a planet in its own dignity still requires work.
In many astrological cookbooks, Venus in Libra relates to finding the perfect and ideal mate. Often our ideals of relationships look good on paper (after all, who doesn’t want a tall dark handsome stranger?), but our ideals often don’t work well in real life. Furthermore, you need to acknowledge that whoever you get involved with has romantic ideals of their own, which can bring forth complications, especially if one person gets their needs met more than another.
Practically speaking, Venus in Libra helps us look at whether our relationships are balanced. Sometimes they are not, and you can use this placement to bring them back to center. It’s also a time to seek compromises when necessary for the overall health of the relationship. Additionally, with Venus in Libra, you can seek new relationships (wait until Mercury goes direct before committing to one). If you’ve been holding back and waiting for the right to connect with someone, take advantage of this energy, because the time is now.
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The Astrology Forecast for the Week of October 18, 2021 – October 24, 2021
The astrology forecast for the week of October 18, 2021 – October 24, 2021 features a Full Moon in Aries, two major aspects (Mars trine Jupiter and Mars square Pluto), Mercury and Jupiter turning direct, and the beginning of Scorpio season. Cosmic energies will continue to improve with a large blip on Friday, but it should be a decent week.
Cosmic Overview:
First, Mercury turns direct on October 18, and minor annoyances and communication snafus may occur as Mercury stations and changes directions. As we move through the week, Mercury retrograde issues, particularly with relationships, will slowly improve. This is an excellent week to repair any damage to relationships or friendships that happened while the retrograde was active. Also, anything that you have put on hold during the retrograde can now be initiated and completed.
If you need a bit of assistance repairing Mercury retrograde matters, you can use Mercury Retrograde Neutralizer after Mercury turns direct. It smooths over difficult situations and helps us approach things amicably. You can purchase Mercury Retrograde Neutralizer candles in my shop.
Next, we have the Full Moon in Aries, which occurs on October 20. The good news is Mercury is now direct! The bad news is that Mars (the ruler of Aries) is in detriment in Libra. So, to work with this energy, we must tweak how we would work with the planetary ruler.
The Full Moon in Aries is a two-week cycle of letting go of personal attributes that we may not like about ourselves or are no longer effective. Are there any individual behaviors that you would like to let go of? Oh, and news flash – we all have them! Since Mars is in Libra, you can also look at how you behave in relationships and let go of unhealthy personal patterns that may limit the relationship’s growth. This work is not uncomplicated, but the fruits of your internal work will pay off in the end.
Now on with the forecast…
Monday, October 18, 2021
The first aspect of the week happens on Monday when Mars trines Jupiter. This will be an energetic week with plenty of activity, and since Jupiter is direct, there is the potential for good fortune and matters going your way. Mars trine Jupiter is a powerful aspect for putting yourself first and focusing on activities that promote your self-interests. Otherwise, Mars trine Jupiter is optimistic, energetic, and enthusiastic, so go after your desires with no regrets.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The Moon spends its first full day in Aries, preparing for the monthly Full Moon cycle on Tuesday. The Aries Moon is courageous, confident, and passionate, so the beneficial energies from yesterday will spill over into today. It’s an excellent day to focus on your wants, needs, and desires. Sometimes, you need to put yourself first, and do you!
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Besides the potent Full Moon (see above) that occurs today, the Moon battles with Mars and Pluto. As a result, you can expect your emotions to be on high alert, and there is potential for arguments and power plays. Keep controlling and manipulative people at arm’s length, because they will only steal your joy.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Today, the Moon spends its first full day in stable Taurus. Expect things to slow down to a crawl during the morning hours as the Moon squares Saturn. Minor frustrations and annoyances may be prevalent throughout the day, but your energy levels should return as the Moon conjoins exciting Uranus this evening. Since the Moon moving through Taurus invites you to indulge in the pleasures of life, do something you deeply enjoy.
Friday, October 22, 2021
Remember that large blip I talked about at the beginning of the forecast? Well, it happens today as Mars tangles with Pluto. Mars square Pluto is a discordant aspect that often provokes disagreements between people, especially if problems or animosities have been lurking in the background for a while. You may experience fierce opposition from others. Avoid underhanded activities even if you feel they are justified because they will only lead to blowback. Stay away from dangerous people and places!
Saturday, October 23, 2021
We change astrological seasons today as the Sun moves out of Libra and into Scorpio. Scorpio season is about digging deep into the secret parts of ourselves – our fears, phobias, and dysfunctions. Although the season’s energy is intense, we can conquer our personal demons with a bit of reflection and willingness to change.
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Finally, we close the week with the Moon moving through social Gemini. It’s an excellent day for fun, frolic, and great conversation. Sharing your ideas and opinions with others will be vital to you at this time. However, this evening you may need an extra dose of caffeine or an energy drink, as the Moon squares Neptune.
See you next week!