October Kicks Off on an Edgy Note with a Full Moon in Aries and Mercury Entering Scorpio

 

The quiet period is over, folks.  We had a somewhat peaceful week astrologically after the last eclipse on September 21, but the month of October is off to a bit of a rocky start.  This could be the most turbulent week of the month, so hang in there.  I promise you it won't be as raucous as September.

On October 6, we have a Super Full Moon in 14 degrees of Aries.  Aries is the sign associated with the phrase I AM.  Aries loves to live in the moment and likes to be its own inner authority.  Aries is not known for its patience, either.  It wants everything now.  One of the main themes these days that I have been hearing from friends and clients is that people are impatient.  From an astrological perspective, we need to accept that there are a lot of planets retrograde these days: Pluto, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn.  This has been an unusually active, back and forth type of year because Saturn has already moved from Aries back into Pisces, Neptune is still in Aries but is moving back into Pisces on October 22 and while Uranus is in Gemini, it is moving back into Taurus on November 7.  We have had a taste of what the future holds, but the real changes won't manifest until 2026.  Saturn and Neptune have been moving together, but they won't be conjunct until February 20, 2026, so all I can say is that be patient about making those dreams a reality until then.  Neptune will be back in Aries on January 26, 2026 and Saturn will re-enter Aries on February 13, 2026. I know it is easier said than done...

What other aspects are in play on the Full Moon?  Mars in 9 degrees of Scorpio is forming a rather challenging aspect called a quindecile (165 degrees apart) with Chiron in 25 of Aries.  This can make us rather passionate and angry about our wounds.  It is an aspect associated with compulsion and obsession, as well as hidden psychological drives.  The Sun in Libra is also forming a quindecile with Neptune in 0 degrees of Aries, which can cause us to want to withdraw, step back and detach.  The saving grace aspect of this Full Moon is Jupiter in 23 degrees of Cancer trining Saturn in 27 degrees of Pisces. This can encourage cautious building for the future, as well as the themes of self-care and nurturing others.

Mercury is entering Scorpio on October 6 until October 29.  But we have an upcoming Mercury retrograde that will start in Sagittarius on November 9 and re-enter Scorpio on November 18 through December 11.  But Mercury in Scorpio will be squaring Pluto in Aquarius on the Full Moon and on October 7, so we can expect some secrets to be revealed.

When Mercury is in Scorpio, decisions are going to be deeply researched. Words can be dark, spiteful and manipulative.  It is a very tenacious and stubborn vibe; what else can you expect from a fixed water sign?  I say this with all honesty because I have my natal Mercury in 0 degrees of Scorpio.  The plus side of Mercury in Scorpio is its resourcefulness and adeptness at solving problems.  It is indeed a time to face uncomfortable truths.

We get a break on October 8 when Venus in Virgo is forming an exact supportive sextile to Jupiter in 23 degrees of Cancer.  This will create an atmosphere that is pleasant, loving, creative and fortunate.  It is a very social vibe.  It's entirely possible to meet new lovers or friends.  Just watch out for a tendency towards excess with food and drink.

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