The Month of October Begins with Venus Opposing Jupiter and Mercury Stationing Direct for a Fast Ride on the Change Train

 

All on board for the train to change that will be happening fast and furiously in the month of October and continuing throughout the rest of 2022.  It actually starts off with an exact opposition between Venus in Libra and Jupiter in 3 degrees of  Aries on October 1.  This aspect has a real party vibe and is characterized by a lack of self-discipline and motivation.  Overindulgence and excess are to be expected.  Venus and Jupiter are the planets considered to be the Benefics so it is not all bad when they interact.  Let's face it, it could be worse, as in Venus opposing Pluto.  Venus opposing Jupiter will enhance our love life because we tend to be more affectionate and playful, which is not a bad thing.  But with Jupiter involved, we just might find ourselves letting go of beliefs that are no longer serving our best interests in love and/or finances.

The best news arrives on October 2 when Mercury stations direct in 24 degrees of Virgo after having been retrograde since September 9.  This was one tricky Mercury retrograde, since it started in Libra and entered Virgo on September 23. Somehow the ones that occur in two signs tend to be more complicated.  I don't know about you, but I am thrilled that Mercury will finally be moving forward as I am exhausted by the communication snafus, delays and electrical malfunctions that have been transpiring.  

I also find it quite interesting that Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus are only 38 seconds apart from an exact square on October 2.  The Saturn-Uranus squares pretty much ruled 2021, falling on February 17, June 14 and December 24.  This aspect represents a clash between the old established structures (Saturn) and the progressive change that is clamoring to come forth.  I encourage everyone to reflect on what was happening in your lives back on those dates in 2021.  With Mercury stationing direct on October 2, I wouldn't be surprised if we learned something new or have a different perspective on the changes that are on the horizon.

On October 6, we have the third and final trine between Mercury in Virgo and Pluto in 26 degrees of Capricorn.  The first one occurred on August 22 when only Pluto was retrograde and the second one was more recent: it happened on September 27 with both of the planets retrograde.  Mercury and Pluto in a favorable aspect can bring deep reveals and it is quite empowering because we are more persuasive and influential.  It is an optimal time for research and engaging in therapy too. The third time could literally be the charm for clearing out negative energy and obsessions in our lives. There will undoubtedly be big news announced on this day.  And Pluto will be turning direct on October 8.  I will cover that more in next week's post.  But rest assured that the winds of change are definitely blowing...

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