Mercury Enters Scorpio

Mercury spends the better part of the month within orb of Mars, gradually intensifying dialogues. The potential for conflict or cruel words said in haste is strong from October 15 until Mars and Mercury conjoin on October 20. Their meeting occurs on Scorpio’s 19th degree, corresponding to the Sabian Symbol 'A Woman Draws Away Two Dark Curtains, Closing the Entrance to a Sacred Pathway.' Following a climactic exchange, tensions will largely subside. A subject is closed, and conclusive answers obtained. 

However, on October 21, Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow. The messenger planet’s upcoming retrograde in Sagittarius will bring Mercury back to the *20th* degree of Scorpio, bearing the Sabian symbol 'Obeying His Conscience, a Soldier Resists Orders.'  Pay special attention to the events that unfold or discussions that take place between October 21 and October 29. Here, an ultra-potent, and atypically motivational, grand water trine between Mercury/Mars, Saturn/Neptune and Jupiter highlights challenges to authority, trusting our intuition and acting on faith, NOT the false promises of rose-colored glasses. Think hard about the orders you’re following, and those worth resisting. THIS topic remains open. You you will have to revisit this territory and the implications of your action or inaction once Mercury Rx returns to Scorpio’s 20th degree at the end of November.