Tip of the Week:

A variety of key Astrological events are active now. First, we have the New Moon in Libra. It occurred on October 7 at 11:44 am Pacific Time and at 14 Libra 24. Watching the themes of a New Moon unfold in our lives reveals the workings of Astrology. Of course, few do this as they do not know how. Learning basic Astrology is actually easy, useful and enriching. Sincere interest is mostly what is required. If you would like to learn the language of Astrology, let me know as I teach webinars that teach you how. The next one begins October 13. Another key cycle is a conjunction between Venus and Mars in Scorpio on October 9. Venus turns retrograde on October 8. This is a very potent aspect. It stands to at least manifest as passionate exchanges with strong sexual overtones. Venus retrograde increases the desire for material gain and/or physical stimulation.  While Mars is well placed in Scorpio, Venus is generally not so and lends to an obsessive, secretive and potentially manipulative mode of behaviour. Chiron and Neptune are again exactly conjunct at 26 Aquarius and suggest a healing process underway on a mass scale. This is having an extra strong effect in the United States as 26 Aquarius is the position of the Moon in one of that country’s more important birth charts – yes there is more than one! Currently the Sun is conjunct Saturn which lends a more sober and serious tone. Good Astrology brings awareness that brings clarity and understanding to life’s complexities.

 

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

Stimulating dialogue and thoughts to gain insight about what you really want at this stage of your life is a central theme. A potential conflict includes wanting to know the motives and desires of others but not wanting them to probe you for your own. Such double standards rarely win votes. A growing sense of commitment to the future and the responsibilities implied is the main topic.

 

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

Creating a healthier lifestyle balance is easy in theory but can be more challenging in practice. For example, things that taste or feel good may not good for us. It is said that we will do more to avoid pain than pursue pleasure. So, associating pain to negative habits can be a good strategy to break them. So, getting clearer on what is and not good for us is a key to success with this strategy to moderate.

 

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

A wave of creative inspiration is washing in on your shores. The reality may be bitter sweet however as it is mixed with the complexities of major endings in your life in the bigger picture. The time has come to be committed to new levels and modes of freedom. This is an inside and out job. From a spiritual perspective, even endings can be seen as gifts that strengthen and inspire.

 

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)

Taking on new levels of responsibility is a current theme. Many changes brewing both at home and in your social/professional scene are making you focus. These will come to a fuller resolution by the early New Year. A new cycle concerning love, romance and sexuality will gain your attention, whether you are directly involved or not. For now, pay attention to both the details and the big picture.

 

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)

A dynamic learning curve has begun for you. Psychological, spiritual, and scientific interests will gain your attention. How these all weave together may prove especially interesting. You will be busier with correspondences, errands and social activity. Meanwhile, clearing up confusion close to home in the more intimate and private areas of your life implies an important healing cycle.

 

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)

Life is all about cooperation and this is an especially good attitude now. The time has come to build upon more solid foundations. These are linked to your professional, spiritual and creative areas of life. Your overall power potential is on the rise but you will probably have to work very diligently to rise to the next levels. For now, be willing to negotiate new terms then deliver more than is expected.

 

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

A serious and determined focus continues to lead you on. Whether by inspiration or desperation, you are moved to make some big changes in your life. If you do not realize this, take a closer and, if necessary, a harder look at what is going on in and around you. Your willingness to take initiatives to open new lines of communication to stimulate needed changes is important now.

 

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Balancing inner work and working behind the scenes with outer assertions continues. You may feel ready to entertain new prospects. This trend will continue for several weeks. This is the time to plan and organize more than execute, even though you may feel impatient to get going. You will be better prepared to take more deliberate outer action in a few weeks. ‘Measure twice cut once’.

 

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Who are your true friends? Such questions can prove extra important and this likely the case now. Ironically, those who care for us the most can give us the hardest time sometimes. What we need is not necessarily what we want. At best you are receiving the karma of diligent actions over the past few years. At the opposite extreme you may be in need of good friends more than ever.

 

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You are at a high point and your stride is likely to be strong and determined. Dealings with significant others may be extra challenging these days, however. Since every person experiences life as though they are the center of it, it is common to take things personally. You may have at least a little patching up to do in the public relationships department and this is a good time to act on it.

 

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)

You are in an expansive phase right now. Ambition backed by desire and perhaps need to advance to the next level somehow, is a major focus. Confidence for success is ever important and especially so now and over the next few months. If you think something is too good to be true it may be, but then you may be underestimating yourself as well. Read the fine print and affirm your worth.

 

 Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

This is a time of letting go. Clearing the past or moving on from prior associations can be painful. Yet holding on to the past and fearing or resisting the prospects of new opportunities and relationships will also create pain. Your willingness to move on is extra important now. Accept endings and even apparent losses and stimulate new and better associations.