Overview:
Sunday and the First of the
week look rather cumbersome. This is partially due to introductory
Scorpio lessons coming in as Jupiter enters the sign. We've had
preview before as Jupiter squared Pluto by transit from Libra. But,
on September 10, practice is over and we are on to the real deal.
Jupiter will stay in Scorpio for about a year shining his spotlight
on all that is good, bad and ugly about the sign. He only passes
through the initial 13 degrees once. So, we are going to pre-study a
bit this week to get a head start. A quadruple ruled Venus sky
(Jupiter, Sun, Mercury, Moon) dawns Sunday as Venus squares Saturn.
This teaches resourcefulness. How does one become resourceful?
Usually by force as access to Venus has been restricted in some way.
Then, as the Moon moves into
Gemini and Air becomes a factor with lunar trines to all that falls
in Libra, we learn about manipulation, temptation, greed, fear,
obsession, paranoia as both Sun and Mercury square Pluto from Libra.
As a residual, we have the opportunity to learn how to better manage
our fears. How does one learn to manage their fears? By having them
put in their face for them to deal with. See what I mean?
The best way I've seen to
deal with the week ahead is “focus and finish.” Any ongoing
projects you have, any chores or tasks you may have ahead of you,
this is the time for the finishing touches and follow through.
Distractions will likely abound. Sometimes they will serve as
distraction. Others may beg to be dealt with. Sheer away the
distractions. Deal with what needs to be dealt with. Then, refocus on
your task ahead and follow through. Finish. It's time to start wiping
the slate clean and readying ourselves for the last quarter of this
year. Focus and the tenacity to follow through while adding fine
detail and edit are high functions of this sky. But, know there are
also several ways it could go sideways. Don't make that your concern
until it becomes one. Shortages, lack or loneliness may become issues
Sunday into Tuesday. The result of that will likely kick off fears
that are exacerbated by Sun/Mercury/Pluto. Acknowledge and square off
with these fears instead of ignore them. They bear relevance pointing
to things you can do to improve. But, we have to conquer or
effectively deal with the fear before the course of action will
become clear. Once you do that, though, the energy spent on fear is
converted to strength.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Today we find ourselves
under two luminaries who both fall under Venus' rule. Unfortunately,
their ruler is also square Saturn. Venusian pleasures and comforts
are in short supply, restricted, suppressed.
I have this square in my
natal chart, but flipped from Venus in Virgo to Saturn in Gemini.
It's not a happy, happy, joy, joy placement..I can attest to that. In
a natal chart, though, natives slowly grow into the blessings of this
placement. We have a lifetime to learn how to be responsible and
accountable in matters of love and money. We learn to do well with
very little resource. We learn to be appreciative for the times in
which Venus does see fit to bless us. We understand that solid and
stable love is built over time. We blossom late but strong. We pay
for quality and function not trend, not label...and most with
Venus/Saturn in their natal have fairly simple tastes preferring
classic beauty that has endured the tests of Father Time and the
language of antiquity.
By transit, though, there
isn't much time to get used to it. It can feel lonely. Lacking.
Wanting. Dissatisfied. Locked out of the Garden of Paradise. Denied.
Forsaken. There is not much that is “pretty” about it.
Normally, this would barely
be a blip, though. A strain on resources and feelings of
bliss/appreciation are temporarily limited but soon resolves itself
as the aspect begins to wane. But, BUT, seeing as what comes next in
the way of major transit...a Venus ruled Mercury and Sun both heading
for a square with Pluto? The lack of resource, loneliness, feelings
of falling short, being unacceptable or unloved and shortage of joy
could quickly prompt some to subservient action, greed, manipulation,
thievery or hoarding of resource for oneself with no intention to
share with others who may lack. Folks will be more prone to respond
to the temptations and fang toothed promises of Pluto following this
period of tightened resource.
On a personal level, the
best way to deal with this in my opinion, is to allow yourself to be
humbled by noticing the simple mundane blessings around you. Be
resourceful. Start from where you are begin laying a foundation. Know
that the quick and easy route is usually not everything its cracked
up to be. This is our chance to stare down our fears of “not having
enough” while realizing there are ways in which we do have some
control over that. Improvise. Don't let a feeling of self-loathing or
unworthiness stop you from connecting with others or attempting to
pool resources and share talents toward a certain goal.
Do something nice for
someone at random. Doesn't have to be complicated. Simple truly is
the name of the game here. Expect, though, that through this period
that fear, paranoia and greed are going to be the very things that
trip folks up. Endure. Make do. Shift your focus. Innovate. Protect
and honor the resource you have. And, beware the snake charmer who
swoops in with wonderful promises of wealth and abundance just when
you are feeling totally impoverished.
Quite literally, though,
this energetic aspect in terms of creativity is wonderfully expressed
by way of refinishing old furniture, making something old look new
again or for re-purposing items in artistic ways. That appeases
Venus/Saturn and the Sun/Mercury/Pluto square. Make something old,
ugly and no longer lovable into something that feels beautiful again.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Paranoia and temptations
toward ugly rise with the Sun and persist throughout the day. The
Moon resides in Gemini now and hits a confusing and emotional square
with Neptune in our early evening. Mercury and the Sun are now
officially square Pluto. Dark. Gloomy. Forlorn Monday.
No one wants to talk to each
other. Everyone is trapped in their personal melodrama. Some have
already sold their soul. Others are fearful and paranoid. This is
your opportunity to recognize the fears that may well up and deal
with them effectively.
Step lightly. Keep your
stimulation to a minimum. Know that with the Moon square Neptune,
it's going to be a lot easier to empathically pick up on the negative
feelings of others. Personal isolation is not a bad idea. Remember,
focus and finish. We end the week with triskaidekaphobia and begin
with the Monday from Hell.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Things start to level out
today; but, we are not entirely out of the woods yet. Thankfully the
more harsh aspects in the sky are loosening up. However, we still
have the Gemini Moon opposed Saturn and Venus moving into opposition
with Chiron. We see clearly and without a doubt how we may have shot
ourselves in the foot in the love or money department. We may see how
we were taken advantage of. Allowed ourselves to be finagled in times
of desperation. Shown how we just took out a loan with terms that are
impossible to repay or see how we compromised our integrity.
Jupiter enters Scorpio early
this morning. Meaning, our introduction is over. We are learning
(Jupiter) about power (Scorpio). Deep dark secrets are revealed. We
open the book on intimacy, sex, taboo, the occult, death, greed,
abuse...as if turning pages of pornography haphazardly mixed within
the pages of a True Detective Magazine which is also filled with
“get rich quick” ads while on a bus filled with scary clowns.
These are no light lessons. These are unforgettable lessons that
touch folks at their core, exploits their fears while abusing them
with manipulations of power and debt.
The gift of Jupiter in
Scorpio is a nearly psychic sense of subservient intent, endurance,
focus and deep well of wisdom...eventually. But, his lessons are not
easy or gentle in the sign of the Scorpion. They do penetrate deeply
and there will certainly be a few “unforgettable” moments as
Jupiter transits this sign created within the collective.
Wednesday, October 11,
2017
The Moon has transitioned
from Gemini to Cancer this morning. We may want to hide in our
shells. May feel moody and Mars in square to Saturn is not going to
help much, unfortunately. He's going trace Venus' footsteps here
meeting with the blockage and curtailment of Saturn today and moving
on to oppose Chiron (showing us how we shoot ourselves in the foot
regarding our ability to initiate and maintain motivation or engage)
on Oct 15th.
Today it may feel as if we
have been tasked with breaking down a cement wall with only a wet
noodle and find we could make more progress by just slamming our head
against it. If your efforts fail, you feel restricted or
demotivated...call a time out. Cater to your needs and revert to
efforts of self-care. This will pass. If it is something that HAS to
be done today, take your time and use experimental or untried methods
to circumvent blocks and obstacles. Ask for help if you need it. Know
when walk away from frustration for a bit and come back to
insurmountable problems with fresh eyes. Don't push yourself too
hard.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
This morning the Moon still
resides in Cancer perfecting in square to our Sun in Libra to form
the Last Quarter Moon. The loveliness of this day comes by way of a
stabilizing and reality filled sextile between Mercury and Saturn.
Some of the thoughts that went sideways are rectified within today.
However, the Moon meets at
cross purposes with Mercury at midday and then squares the higher
octave of the same as nightfall comes about. In the meat of the day,
Mars (though still in orb of a square to Saturn) offers the Moon an
energy boost by sextile in the early afternoon.
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| which is actually a very Libra thing to do |
Minds straighten. Emotion
and motivation align. Yet, things may not go entirely as planned. Be
prepared to improvise while aiming to keep your schedule flexible.
Physical work during the day (though it may feel like tedium at
times) will have dispel any excess angst brought forth by Moon/Uranus
thus decreasing our chances at a knee-jerk or unconscious response to
sudden unforseen stimuli. Again, refocus and finish.
At midnight, the Moon
sextiles Venus at the end of Virgo and enters Void status. She
remains Void until entering Leo at 2 AM.
Friday, October 13, 2017
Ah...Friday the 13th.
Sweetly earmarked as a good day for horror flicks as the Moon squares
Jupiter in Scorpio early on. The rest of the day is filled with mere
minor aspects. The Sun/Mercury wane away from Pluto. Making today
great to play with fear more so than be slain with it. As I mentioned
horror flicks, haunted houses or just preparing for Halloween fit
well within this day.
It's funny. The day
notoriously bent for scary stuff is actually the lightest day of our
entire week.
We do have the potential for
some upset on Sunday as Mercury opposes Uranus as Mars opposes
Chiron. A startle may cause us to run so fast that we trip and fall,
as an example. But for the most part it doesn't look horrible. Plus,
Venus enters her resident sign of Libra in the morning! I recommend
setting some time aside to recoup from this week, finish up whatever
remains; then, get out and enjoy some of the essences of Autumn this
weekend.
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