by Roy Neal —
Roy Neal is a professional astrologer with a private practice in the Denver area. Roy is available for personal chart updates by calling his land line at 720-962-4633 or emailing him at rneal2748@aol.com.
We begin the month of October with a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in the sign of Libra on Wednesday, October 2nd. Our quest for a more peaceful and emotionally fulfilling experience of relationship has been the primary theme ever since the Autumn Equinox on September 22nd.
Mercury has been in Libra since Thursday, September 26th. Venus rules Libra and desires peace and harmony in our relationships with others. However, Venus entered the sign of Scorpio on Sunday evening, September 22nd. Venus in Scorpio requires that we embrace the experience of compassion in how we relate with the grief and loss of others. All good things must ultimately end. We can use the energy and influence of Venus in Scorpio to accelerate our own experience of healing, transformation and empowerment. It’s as if we have to let go of our old way of experiencing relationships in order to be emotionally available for new experiences. The death of the old always makes way for the birth of the new. This is what happens in the natural world during the Fall season.
Jupiter goes retrograde in Gemini on Wednesday, October 9th. Opportunities to re-evaluate our understanding of philosophy, foreign cultures and religion will occur for the rest of the year. Willingness to keep an open mind and share with those who have opposing beliefs and viewpoints is favored.
A First Quarter Phase Moon occurs in Capricorn on Thursday, October 10th. Confrontations with others involving rules and procedures could easily occur at this time.
Pluto goes direct in Capricorn on Friday evening, October 11th. Our quest for personal empowerment continues on both a personal and professional level.
Mercury enters Scorpio on Sunday, October 13th. Our understanding and ability to look deeper into psychological issues and problems is enhanced while Mercury is transiting the sign of Scorpio.
A Full Moon occurs in Aries and Venus enters Sagittarius on Thursday, October 17th. The energy that has been simmering under the surface since Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, October 14th may find explosive outlets as we approach the Aries Full Moon. The beginning of this Mars energy may occur on Tuesday, October 15th as the Moon enters the sign of Aries. The Autumn of certain individual’s dissatisfaction and discontent is likely to hit the boiling point as we approach the Full Moon in Aries.
Law enforcement and external authority is likely to prevail as the Sun
enters Scorpio on Tuesday, October 22nd.
A Last Quarter Phase Moon occurs in Leo on Thursday, October 24th. Perhaps some light hearted fun and social activity could be a welcome energetic mood enhancement at this time.
Focusing on health and work-related projects may require our attention as the Moon enters Virgo on Saturday, October 26th.
As we prepare to celebrate All Hallows Eve and the Day of the Dead on November 1st let us reflect on our kinsfolk who have made their transition and offer up blessings and gratitude to their spirits for their continued love and guidance.