Week Ahead Transits 14 - 20 October
Week ahead transits 14 - 20 October
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Sun = Libra 21° 25’ – Libra 28° 22’
Moon = Pisces – Gemini
There is something strange happening amongst the collective regarding the relationship between masculine and feminine. The equinoxes tend to focus our attention on the main principal of polarity, where Libra is ruled by Venus while Aries is ruled by Mars. The scales of Libra weigh what is just and fair and Aries pushes the scales brazenly with great pride. The two work in tandem, forcing our expectations for what humanity is capable of. The Full Moon in Aries on the 17th at 4:26am PST acts as a catalyst that expands our emotional bravery to new heights, where we reach the peak of our own personal hero’s journey. The masculine and feminine representations within the two planetary bodies Venus and Mars are noticeably present in the collective. The comparisons of how the two navigate daily life, work, relationships and business come into high view, and not just because of the Full Moon in Aries, but because of the two potent aspects that the Sun and Uranus make to Mars and Venus respectively.
The week starts out with Mars square the Sun and Venus opposite Uranus rx. The sudden change that occurs in Venus, while in her detriment sign Scorpio, can make the heart grow suddenly cold/hot or possessive/rejecting. The stinging nature of the Scorpion’s tail comes out in the way we receive or don’t receive love. Either with great rigidity or never ending devotion, the heart in Scorpio can flip flop from one extreme to the next – and even more so this week! If decisions are to be made regarding the heart, one can switch their typical method of operation when Venus opposes Uranus to find a new solution to an old problem. This week, experiment with choosing the reverse of what you normally would in order to come upon the type of love that you prefer. 'Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me,' as they say. If you want to get a different result out of your relationships and also finances, it may benefit to adopt a completely new approach, at least just for this week.
Venus ingresses into Sagittarius on the 17th at 12:28pm PST, eight hours after the Full Moon. It’s like she lit a match in Scorpio and ran away to a deserted island in Sagittarius just like “byeee, I’m all better now”. Immediately after the Full Moon, Venus finds freedom to roam after playing out her Persephone story. There is a lighter feeling to all of the important interactions we have and a willingness to expand our own horizons beyond what we are able to physically see into the wild unknown. Sagittarius teaches us what the pain and suffering was for, and why we go through the death process through its sermon, renewing a sense of faith in humanity. A greater reach is available to share stories of resilience and hope through Venus in Sagittarius. The compassion that comes with the Venusian’s desire to give is threefold in the fiery centaur.
Monday 14th
A major shift quakes us out of a slumber with a handful of powerful transits, namely Venus opposite Uranus rx and Sun square Mars. These two harsh aspects with fallen and detriment planets can cause a big stir in the collective. The energy is tense and people are anxious to maintain their comforts, questioning how to align finances and belongings with personal values. Hesitation from delving deeper into the vulnerable spaces is understandable when defenses are high. On another level, the urge to create and explore the individuated self pushes us to make space for more creativity and mystical manifestations.
Moon conjunct Saturn rx, square Jupiter rx, Mars square Sun, Venus opposite Uranus rx.
Tuesday 15th
The creative flow is moving with us through the day, Venus connects with Neptune to create a whole new realm in which to lose oneself. Music is deeply moving, movies are vivid, the senses are activated. Self-love and self-pleasure really is one in the same, connecting with our sensual nature, exploring what ignites the potential for supreme bliss. The imagination is awakened, so use the power of your mind to unlock new universes.
Moon trine Mars, sextile Uranus rx, trine Venus, conjunct Neptune rx, sextile Pluto, Moon > Aries at 1:34pm, Venus trine Neptune rx.
Wednesday 16th
An overall pleasant and productive day, the Moon in Aries is keeping the energy alive and our eyes are on the target. It’s a great time to power through all of the tasks that require a little elbow grease. Moon conjunct the North Node in Aries catapults us forward and it’s like the day ends before it even begins. Time flashes by quick when the mind is occupied. Jupiter is bringing in a jovial vibe that elevates the mood from the previous days.
Moon conjunct NN, conjunct Chiron rx, sextile Jupiter rx.
Thursday 17th
Full Moon in Aries today, time to confront the tough problems, air out the laundry, make those phone calls and send those emails because the Sun is in its fall and it is the time of the year when we finalize our affairs in order to make room for the new. Aries Full Moon is when we put ourselves out in the world with free admission of our truest selves. This can come in the form of a profession of love or a confession of any other deeper emotion. The purpose in all is to balance the karma by taking it upon ourselves to confront our errs.
Moon square Mars, Full Moon in Aries at 4:26am, moon square Pluto, Moon > Taurus at 12:59pm, Venus sextile Pluto, Venus > Sagittarius.
Friday 18th
The Moon in Taurus opposes Mercury in Scorpio, the mind is quite sharp and keen to pick up on any inconsistencies. It will be nearly impossible to get anything past you and you’ll see how minor behaviors and words can cause a mountain to crumble. Occult and esoteric subjects flood the mind while focusing on obscure and archaic topics. Follow the curious mind as it may lead you down a windy and twisty road of intrigue.
Moon opposite Mercury, sextile Saturn rx.
Saturday 19th
What a delightfully unexpected and synchronistic day. The Moon moves through many contacts throughout the day with the outer planets then ingresses into Gemini, peaking the energy up into the mind. A fun series of events that easily transition and flow from one little exciting exchange to the next is characterized by the Moon’s shifting interests.
Moon sextile Mars, conjunct Uranus, sextile Neptune rx, trine Pluto, Moon > Gemini at 1:07pm, opposite Venus, sextile NN.
Sunday 20th
The curious Moon in Gemini feels thwarted by Saturn’s restricting presence, forcing an adjustment with how we express ourselves in the moment. We may need to quell our excitement to share what we think we know about something as Saturn reminds us that just because we think it doesn’t mean we truly 'know' it.
Moon square Saturn rx.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
Written by Evelyn Zuel