October 2023 is marked by 2 highly effective eclipses in Libra and Taurus.
Eclipse season is when issues ‘occur’ – so come October we all know we’re in for some fascinating developments.
Because the eclipses shift from the Taurus/Scorpio axis to the Aries/Libra axis, we nonetheless have loads of Scorpio vitality to take care of this month.
Pluto goes direct and Mars, Mercury and the Solar all enter Scorpio, reminding us of ‘that point of 12 months’ after we are pressured to discover the hidden elements of ourselves and the world round us.
Within the 2nd a part of the month, Venus in Virgo applies an attractive trine to Jupiter, after which she varieties a grounded and productive Grand Earth Trine with Uranus and Pluto. This pretty earth vitality is our reward for a job nicely completed!
However let’s check out crucial astrological occasions of the month:
October 4, 2023 – Mercury enters Libra
On 4 October 2023, Mercury enters Libra. Over the subsequent few weeks, our communication turns into extra diplomatic and tactful, and our negotiation expertise sharpen.
Many individuals affiliate Libra with indecision, however let’s not overlook that Libra is a cardinal, initiating signal. Mercury in Libra’s aim is to maneuver issues ahead: provide you with concepts, provoke conversations and attain agreements.
If you happen to’re caught (and also you in all probability are been caught as we simply got here out of a Mercury retrograde) with an extended laundry checklist of to-dos and selections to be made – Mercury’s transit in Libra is a good alternative to lastly make these essential selections which have been pending.
October 9, 2023 – Venus enters Virgo
9 October 2023, Venus enters Virgo. Hallelujah! It has been a very long time Venus in Leo transit. Are you able to consider we had 4 months of Venus in Leo?
The distinction between look-at-me Venus in Leo to sensible and humble Venus in Virgo is like Barbie vs. Cinderella.
Not like Barbie, Cinderella wasn’t born in a shiny outfit… she needed to scrub the entire home to go to the ball.
When Venus strikes into Virgo, the slogan modifications from “As a result of I am value it” to “As a result of I’ve earned it.” The promenade invitation is COMING! Later within the month, Venus trines Jupiter after which Uranus and Pluto.
October 11, 2023 – Pluto goes direct
On October 11, 2023 Pluto goes direct at 27° Capricorn.
When an outer planet like Pluto modifications route, its vitality is stronger than traditional.
On October 11 (plus or minus 2 days) the plutonic vitality will likely be at its peak. That is the place we are able to count on intense ideas, emotions and occasions that may catalyze profound transformation in our lives.
Pluto transits really feel cleaning and purifying – they ask us to take away what’s out of alignment so we are able to make room for brand spanking new life to develop.
You’re notably influenced by Pluto’s station if in case you have planets in last levels (25°-29°) of cardinal indicators: Aries, Most cancers, Libra and Capricorn.
October 12, 2023 – Mars enters Scorpio
On 12 October 2023, Mars enters its house signal, Scorpio. Mars feels nice in Scorpio as a result of on this agency, highly effective signal, Mars can channel its intense vitality and fervour with surgical precision to attain its final aim.
The glyph of Scorpio and the glyph of Mars each have an arrow, an emblem of assertive, directed vitality that wants an outlet for expression.
When Mars in Scorpio units a aim, it can relentlessly pursue it, pushing by obstacles, going deep into the shadows if essential, till it conquers and transforms what stands in its manner.
October 14, 2023 – New Moon Photo voltaic Eclipse in Libra
On October 14, 2023, now we have one New Moon Annular Photo voltaic Eclipse at 21° Libra. This can be a south node eclipse and is conjunct Mercury, sq. Pluto and quincunx Uranus in Taurus.
At this highly effective photo voltaic eclipse, we press the RESET button. South Node Photo voltaic Eclipses typically include an ending adopted by a brand new starting.
The New Moon Eclipse in Libra is a good alternative to reset unhealthy relationship patterns and begin from a transparent state.
20 October 2023 – Solar Conjuncture Mercury in Libra
On 20 October 2023, The Solar is conjunct Mercury at 26° Weight. We are actually within the center, or “Full Moon” section of the present Mercury cycle. Which means it is manifestation time!
What can we manifest? All the pieces ‘Mercury’: an mental challenge, a writing, a speech, a presentation, a negotiation or a collaboration. Pluto squares the conjunction, so your Mercurial supply will likely be intense and transformative.
22.-23. October 2023 – Mercury and the Solar enter Scorpio
On 22 October 2023, Mercury enters Scorpioand the subsequent day The solar is there. Glad birthday to all Scorpios on the market!
Solar in Scorpio brings in ardour and a need for transformation, and Mercury in Scorpio brings in a pointy mind and give attention to uncovering hidden truths.
Each Solar and Mercury in Scorpio search significant connections. This isn’t a time for chit chat or superficial conferences. This can be a nice transition to having sincere conversations (with ourselves and others), doing remedy, and attending to the underside of our thought patterns.
October 28, 2023 – Full Moon Eclipse in Taurus
On October 28, 2023, now we have one Full Moon and North Node Lunar Eclipse at 5° Taurus. The eclipse is conjunct Jupiter in Taurus and is reverse Mercury and Mars in Scorpio.
This can be a North Node eclipse, so it brings with it alternatives to alter our karmic patterns and align with our soul’s goal.
With the moon conjunct Jupiter, we really feel assured and optimistic – the world is ours! Nonetheless, now we have to contemplate what others consider our massive concepts (eclipse reverse Mercury and Mars).
The excellent news is that the universe (aka Venus, the total moon ruler) is on our aspect. On the time of the Full Moon, Venus engages in an attractive Grand Earth Trine with Uranus and Pluto.
Now we have what it takes to succeed and the Grand Trine will assist us manifest our aspirations into tangible actuality.
October 29, 2023 – Mercury Conjunct Mars in Scorpio
On 29 October 2023, Mercury is conjunct Mars at 11° Scorpio.
Mercury conjunct Mars is decisive, decisive and leaves no stone unturned.
After we mix Mercury in Scorpio’s sharp mind with Mars’ drive and assertiveness, we get a Sherlock Holmes-like vitality kind.
This transit gives you the drive and mental stamina to deal with complicated challenges and take daring motion. The precise space of life affected by this transit is revealed by the home dominated by Scorpio in your start chart.
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