October Eclipses : There are 2 eclipses happening in the month of October which means things are getting heated up and sensitized in some areas of the zodiac. The Lunar eclipse is falling on 15 degree of Aries on October 8th and the solar eclipse is falling at 0 degree Scorpio on October 23rd. The lunar eclipse is a good time to reflect on your emotions and don’t be surprised if you feel a bit sad,, happy, angry, or grieving. Its all part of the game as the lunar eclipse tends to trigger your emotions. This is usually a payback time where you need to offer something. The solar eclipses on the other hand is a great time to start a project,, whether it is a new health regimen, a new diet, a business idea, a new relationship – it is the time of openings and initiation. This is usually a time of gain, where you may be gifted with something from the Universe.
Grand Fire Trine: There is a grand Fire trine between Jupiter in Leo, Uranus in Aries and Mars in Sagittarius. This gives ample energy to start things and get involved in some activity. and a grand trine removes all barriers making it easy for things to happen. What a combination! If in the last few months you have been a couch person, then this is the time to get out and do something. Fire is the element that helps you to create and manifest. It is the excitement you feel in the underbelly when you are inspired. Now is the time to initiate your big plans and goals. This is especially true if you have planets in any of the fire signs of Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. You may feel the effects of the grand trine until the last week of October.
T-Square between Uranus, Pluto and the asteroid, Hygeia: I have mentioned this before in the previous transit information and this energy still continues with Hygeia in Caner making an opposition to Pluto in Capricorn and square to Uranus in Aries. What is life without some challenge? Uranus and Pluto square have been giving us plenty of those for the past 2 years. Now Hygeia, the asteroid of health has been trapped in this square which means health issues could play an important role. Health prevention, like exercise and diet, and also for some it could involve taking care of some health issues. This is going to be important for those who have planets in mid cardinal degrees of the cardinal signs like Aries, Libra, Capricorn and Cancer. If you have planets or angle in this position then be warned to check on your health. On a large scale, the presence of Hygeia as part of the T-square between Uranus and Pluto could be symbolic of the rising concern of the Ebola Virus in the world. On October 7th and 8th Sun in Libra makes a grand square with Uranus Pluto and Hygeia and this could throw light on this whole pattern, and it may be a good time to become aware of how its affecting you and what you can do about it. Also, any hidden health issues may come to light on personal or mundane level. With Chiron trine Hygeia, there is opportunity too find the wound and heal it. This T-square lasts at least the end of this year and so we have a big window of opportunity to take care of our health.
Mercury Retrograde : Mercury is Retrograde from October 4th to October 23rd 20i4, starting in Libra and then continuing in Scorpio. The area that this mercury retrograde falls in you chart needs to be slowed down, so planning, re-organizing, re-thinking, repairing, reviewing of the past events, etc….can happen. This is also the time for misunderstanding galore as any direct activity related to Mercury, speech, writing etc…may be slurred and confusing. This is not a good time generally to start anything like to buy a car or house, start a business, etc.. Plan and take action when Mercury goes . direct. Mercury in Libra also plays an important role when it becomes part of a grand cross for few days between Uranus, Pluto (both are about change) and Hygeia (the asteroid for health). Mercury in Libra can play a role in collecting information especially about health issues, talking to people to find out what is the best way of improving your health, negotiating, facilitating, organizing, planning, etc, This is a good time to use this retrograde Mercury to promote your health through good decisions. This lasts t from October 16th to the end of October and is especially important for those who have planet in mid cardinal degrees,
Ceres, the asteroid for nurturing and caring is conjunct Saturn, the master of discipline in Scorpio. This is an opportunity to take care of yourself with discipline. If you feel that a walk in the woods nurtures you, then the idea with Saturn being involved is to do it consistently by making it part of your schedule. This could be the same with doing yoga, meditating, praying, etc. This conjunction between Ceres and Saturn is happening in the sign of Scorpio which is the king of discipline (next to Capricorn and Virgo), so this shouldn’t be so hard to manifest, especially if you have planets in Scorpio. This will last until October 16th, so make use of this energy to find a way to nourish your soul, mind and body.
Great time for Relationships and Party: On October 17th and 18th there is a small window where there 3 planets conjunct in Libra, the sign of social affairs, partying and relationships. This is the time to give attention to your close relationships and friends. Go meet a friend, make a date with your partner, throw a party, and use this time to infuse your life with some authentic time with loved ones. This is reiterated by Venus being exactly conjunct the new Moon and Sun on October 23rd during the solar eclipse at 0 degree Scorpio.
Retrograde Neptune Square Vesta: Neptune has been going retrograde since June 9, 2014 and will continue until November 6, 2014. Heightened intuition,, deepened awareness are all the gifts of the retrograde Neptune and it may help to listen to that inner voice that has been nagging you for a long time, and that which you consciously (or consciously) try to escape with other activities. But giving some attention to it may bring up some wonderful things that could urge us towards our dreams and goals when Neptune goes direct in November. This retro Neptune is making a square to Vesta, the asteroid of dedication and service. This may reflect the struggle between wanting to be with our inner self , praying, meditating etc.. VS taking care of responsibilities, being of service to others, working, etc. Both are important part of life and this aspect shows the need to balance both.