The month
of October is starting off with quite the bang.
We will be experiencing the second of three exact squares between
Mercury in Libra and Pluto in 24 degrees of Capricorn. The first one occurred on September 22, when
I tweeted:
Mercury and
Pluto are both retrograde on October 1 and this aspect will happen again on November
2 when both planets are direct.
The big
news of the coming week is the powerful New Moon in 13 degrees of Libra on
October 6. Pluto is also stationing
direct in 24 degrees of Capricorn after having been retrograde since April
27. Pluto direct will bring about
changes and transformation in government, power, and justice that have felt
like they were on pause since last spring.
We are definitely purging the past. In terms of the past, I was
particularly moved by astrologer Pam Gregory’s comment in her latest video on
the New Moon in Libra that we should not be investing any life support energy
to the structures of the past. I confess that I have been gripped with bouts of
nostalgia for the “good old days” pre-COVID but they are not returning. It’s time to accept that and move on.
The New Moon
in Libra is also conjunct Mars in 13 degrees of Libra. This adds to the energy levels and is a
strong motivating factor for us to seek out justice. But I would not recommend taking any major
risks on this New Moon with Mars involved because Uranus in 13 degrees of Taurus
is inconjunct the Sun, Moon and Mars in Libra which can spell accidents if we
are not careful. Uranus has a way of
bringing radical and unexpected changes.
Surprises can abound and it is highly likely that truths will be
revealed that are quite shocking. Mercury in Libra is also inconjunct Neptune
in Pisces, so the media could be having a field day with juicy stories.
New Moons
are a time to set new intentions and with this one being in Libra, we should be
focusing on relationships, harmony and justice.
Chiron in 10 degrees of Aries also features prominently in this New Moon
because it opposes the Sun, Moon and Mars in Libra. Chiron in Aries wants to take action to fix
things because it is a cardinal fire sign and that is what it likes to do. Cardinal signs love to initiate action. But Chiron involves healing old wounds, which
isn’t always easy. Chiron could heal
others but he had to learn how to live with his limitations. I suspect that it something we have all had
to deal with on some level during this pandemic. I have my natal Chiron in 24 degrees of
Capricorn in my 4th house so the ongoing Mercury-Pluto square has
had a major impact on me. I also watch
Penny Thornton’s astrology videos and was quite inspired by what she had to say
about converting our pain into power and becoming more empowered by difficult
circumstances. This is particularly
appropriate with Pluto stationing direct on the New Moon.
Venus moves
into the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius on October 7, where it stays until
November 5. Venus in Scorpio was quite
intense but it did give us the cosmic gift of trining Neptune in Pisces on
September 29, inspiring me to tweet:
Venus
transiting the sign of Sagittarius is a whole different ball game. The intensity level in love will go down a
bit, but we will feel more buoyant and optimistic as we seek out truth and
higher meaning. Honesty is very
important when Venus is in Sagittarius, so feel free to lay out all of your
cards on the table. We will also be
feeling more spontaneous, wanting to live life to the fullest and try out new
experiences as it is easier for us to be more sociable and outgoing. Venus in Sagittarius can also be blunt with its
fiery enthusiasm. But it’s not as
calculated or malicious as Venus in Scorpio can be, so enjoy the blast of fire
energy.
If you are
curious about how all of these planetary changes will be affecting you
personally, please consider getting an astrological reading. These are very
challenging and unique times; an astrological reading could provide some much
needed clarity and guidance. I have recently
added a new offering to my astrological services menu. As an astrologer and a healer, I am delighted
to be able to include a Health and
Wellbeing Report that provides a focus on health related matters in the
natal chart and offers nutritional advice and stress management tips. Who couldn’t use that these days?
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concerned about the spread of the infection. I have decided to suspend my
in-person Reiki sessions until further notice in order to practice social
distancing. I no longer have my Brookline office, so all of my Reiki sessions
will be distant Reiki sessions for the foreseeable future. At some point,
probably in 2022, I will find a new space to practice. In the meantime, a distant
Reiki session is the perfect opportunity to safely build up your immune system
and if you have contracted coronavirus, you can be treated safely from the
comfort of your home. My procedure is to have a conversation with a client
about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set up a time for the
session to take place when they will be in a state to receive healing energy
and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their experience and
my perception of their blockages. I do miss seeing my clients, so I am now
offering Zoom consultations/intakes before the session so that we can see each
other. I have also incorporated a new technique with my distance Reiki
treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my client. I use a teddy bear so that I can scan and
focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you, please
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I
urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the
protective measures of washing your hands frequently, maintaining social
distancing, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary
and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. This new Delta strain of
the virus is very serious and we need to remain vigilant with our masks, even
if we are fully vaccinated. I repeat,
you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and
consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus. Stay safe and
healthy, everyone!
