Big changes are
on the horizon for relationships. After
several months of enduring months of planets retrograde, we caught a break on
September 30, 2018 when Pluto stationed direct in 18 degrees of Capricorn. On that day I tweeted:
This means that the only outer planets that are retrograde now are Uranus in Taurus and Neptune in Pisces. Of course, Venus is stationing retrograde in 10 degrees of Scorpio on October 5, 2018 until November 16, 2018, which I covered in last week’s blog post.The path to transformation gets a little easier today as Pluto stations direct in Capricorn after a 5 month retrograde. It’s time to get a handle on our control issues and act with a forgiving nature. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 30, 2018
But
relationships are definitely set for some major changes this week. On October 8, 2018, we have a new moon in 15
degrees of Libra. We all know the theory
about new moons being a perfect time to initiate changes, but when that new
moon is squaring the newly direct Pluto in 18 degrees of Capricorn,
transformation and change are inevitable.
We also have five planets in cardinal signs on the day of the new moon:
the sun in Libra, the moon in Libra, Mercury in Libra, Saturn in Capricorn and
Pluto in Capricorn. The cardinal signs
(Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) are literally the movers and shakers in
the astrological universe.
The sun and
moon in the relationship oriented sign of Libra squaring Pluto in Capricorn
brings themes of intensity, power plays, control, manipulation and
jealousy. And to cap off that intensity,
Venus is retrograde in Scorpio, the sign ruled by Pluto. Venus in Scorpio is also squaring Mars in
Aquarius and opposing Uranus in Taurus, which can emphasize the polarity
between control and possessiveness vs. independence and freedom.
We are catching
a couple more breaks astrologically with this new moon, however. The Mars in Aquarius/Uranus in Taurus square
which has been active since mid-May 2018 is finally separating. Hopefully this will tame or at least reduce
some of the extreme earth events (volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, etc.,) that
have characterized Uranus in Taurus. And
Venus in Scorpio is sweetly trining Neptune in Pisces, which should provide a
softer and more creative vibe as we can hope to attain more of an internal
feeling of oneness, especially with both planets being retrograde.
Uranus in
Taurus will be squaring the nodes of the moon in Leo (north node) and Aquarius
(south node) through the rest of 2018, despite Uranus dipping back into Aries
in November 2018. The nodes will be
moving into Cancer and Capricorn in early November but will face the same
Uranus transit due to Uranus in Aries. The north node represents our collective
destiny and with Uranus squaring it, we can expect some technological
innovations. But we must also be
prepared for sudden shocks, surprises and strange political events. If you have any planets in 0-3 degrees of the
fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio, you will feel this effect big
time. My natal Mercury is in 0 degrees
of Scorpio, so I have also been experiencing an opposition transit.
Communication
in relationships will get a lot more serious on October 9, 2018 when Mercury
enters Scorpio until October 31, 2018.
Mercury in Scorpio will shine a light on the darkest parts of
ourselves. It brings more awareness of
our fears and desires but also uncovers our inner skeptic and places more of an
emphasis on negative thinking as we become more suspicious and obsessive.
Communications will undoubtedly get a lot more probing and intense. I can certainly attest to this truth with my
natal Mercury in Scorpio.
The new moon in
Libra and Mercury in Scorpio are also playing out against the backdrop of Venus
retrograde in Scorpio. Venus retrograde
is a time to reflect on relationships and indulge in a little bit of self-love. But I do caution against getting married or
investing in major cosmetic surgery during Venus retrograde. If the Venus retrograde is occurring in your
1st, 5th, 7th, or 11th house, you
will experience some deep reflections and insights in your relationships, even
if it is not romantic relationships. Don’t
forget that the 11th house pertains to friendships, and many people
have been undergoing big changes in their friendships lately.
This Venus
retrograde period, which starts at 10 degrees of Scorpio and ends at 25 degrees
of Libra on November 16, 2018, is a repeat of the Venus Retrograde
that occurred in October 2010. You might
find it helpful to reflect on what issues were prevalent in your life back
then. I am also offering my Venus Retrograde Special again through mid-November
2018 for $25 if you are interested to see how it is impacting you. Just email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to request it.
If you are
curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses,
Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus will be affecting you
in 2018, please consider getting an astrological reading. A transit reading might be just what you need
right now to make the most of Jupiter in Scorpio. Jupiter transits are all about taking
advantage of opportunities and if you snooze you lose with Jupiter. You have to be aware and strike while the
iron is hot and we only have another few weeks of Jupiter in Scorpio. The Services
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