Week Ahead Transits 6 - 12 October
Week ahead transits 6 - 12 October
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Sun = Libra 13° 17’ – Libra 20° 12’
Moon = Aries – Cancer
The Aries Full Moon culminates on the 6th at 8:47 pm PDT / 7th 10:47 am AEDT, at 14° 08’. This Moon echoes past themes from 2023 – 2024 that were front and center in the conscious mind but now seems to take a backseat in importance. Why? Because the lessons of the previous eclipses throughout the last couple of years are now fully integrated within us and we are running on autopilot with a renewed sense of confidence and independent adaptability. This Full Moon makes just one contact with another planet, a semisquare to Uranus, disrupting a YOD between Uranus, Mercury and Neptune.
This is a stand-alone moon, offering unobstructed clarity and pointed direction that asks for proof through actions rather than analysis. We can feel pulled between wanting to make sense of a situation through logic and quantifying the pros and cons while at the same time taking note of the strong need to do something rather than sitting around mulling over the details. Actions speak louder than words and no amount of justification can negate a repeated cycle of behaviors. Instinct takes over, allowing us to move quickly in the name of justice.
Mercury ingresses into Scorpio on the same day of the Full Moon, influencing the way that we deduce information. While it was in Libra, the tendency could have been to consider all angles and how things will be perceived, but now we take it a step further to understand the underlying motives of all information that comes into view. Mercury will remain in Scorpio until the end of October, meeting with Mars mid-journey bringing sharp, psychological awareness that is prudent and calculating.
Venus makes moves this week with a sextile to Jupiter and then an opposition to Saturn, which is still retrograde until mid-December. As Venus moves through the sign of critical realism, we are met with the results of any and all barriers and expectations of others. With her opposition to Saturn towards the end of the week, we will have to make a choice as to which boundary within our relationships we will continue to enforce. The last time these two were in opposition was August 18th of 2024, similar restrictions and decisions around matters of the heart and finances will come back for crystallization or dissolution. This is a chance to work towards the type of relationships that are nurturing, consistent and supportive of mutual growth by bringing to light what is and isn’t working in all contractual and verbal agreements. We want to make something real, tangible and solid with a clear objective, laying down boundaries that are meant to curate more connection rather than separation is the key.
Monday 6th
The Full Moon in Aries kicks the week off with intensity. Emotions run high and fast, catapulting towards a hurried solution. Feelings are rushed along and come in just as quickly as they exit the scene, leaving us with much needed clarity as the dust settles. Sometimes we need to take action rather than mull over details. Practice what you preach today as actions and behaviors speak louder than words. Mercury ingresses into Scorpio making it quite difficult to hide much of anything, all observations are keys that unlock doors to a new perspective. While Mercury is in Scorpio, the mind can lean towards conspiratorial thinking, not always trusting what can be seen, as Scorpio understands all too well that the mind can play tricks that it intends to catch.
Moon sextile Pluto rx, Full Moon in Aries at 8:47 pm PDT, Mercury > Scorpio.
Tuesday 7th
A desire to break through boundaries and emotional blocks comes in with the Mercury square Pluto. Mercury enters Scorpio today while simultaneously meeting with the planet of the underworld forcing difficult conversations. Words can be biting and cut deep as they pierce through the veil and highlight underlying motives. Keep in mind that while under the influence of Mercury in Scorpio, communications can get intense and insecurities may come out of hiding. The Moon shifts into Taurus after hitting a square to Jupiter, inflating concerns around security and discomfort. A sense of needing to defend oneself arises out of the cosmic combo.
Moon square Jupiter, conjunct Chiron, Moon > Taurus at 10:12pm PDT, Mercury square Pluto rx.
Wednesday 8th
While the Moon puts us in a precarious situation with many difficult squares and oppositions, Venus also sweetens the day with a sextile to Jupiter. Venus in practical Virgo finds ways to beautify the home/self with small projects that save money and also add a little sparkle. Creative juices are flowing and a spark of productivity lightens the mood. With the discordant energies the Moon is making in Taurus, doing small acts of self-care and kindness towards others can help to offset the uncomfortable feelings the Moon is bringing in.
Moon square Pluto rx, opposite Mercury, opposite Mars, Venus sextile Jupiter.
Thursday 9th
The Moon is kicking up the social and light hearted atmosphere through her trine with Venus and ingress into Gemini. It might be hard to sleep with all the plans and busy coordination that is happening in the air and it can feel like we’re getting pulled into a few different directions. The Moon in Taurus likes to take things slow and concise, so we can be feeling the pressure to perform and move more quickly than we’re ready to. However, the gentle push to get out of the comfort zone becomes a beneficial one.
Moon sextile NN, sextile Jupiter, trine Venus, sextile Saturn rx, Moon > Gemini at 10:11 pm PDT, sextile Neptune rx, conjunct Uranus rx.
Friday 10th
A mental reset and deep conversations erupts through the Moon trine Pluto, generating closeness with community through open and honest discourse. We’re in problem solving mode now and the mind is scanning every surface area for clues on how to resolve existing issues. Forced acuity and mental fortitude may appear as push back from another, society or culture and there are truths that can’t be ignored. Mercury is waning from its square to Pluto and with the Moon in the same trigger point today we are experiencing the emotional remnants of what the full moon has brought out.
Moon trine Pluto rx.
Saturday 11th
Venus opposes Saturn, which is still retrograde, forcing us to make a decision on establishing boundaries in relationships. The big question is: are we being shown the type of love that we require to feel supported and seen? Does the relationship help to regulate or does it deregulate the nervous system and how can we get back to baseline? Today we establish for ourselves what expectations are realistic and which ones are unreasonably hard to manage. A reorientation of the goal post, if you will, either loosening the barriers to love or fortifying them even stronger.
Moon square NN, trine Sun, sextile Chiron, square Saturn rx, square Venus, Moon > Cancer at 11:37 pm PDT, Venus opposite Saturn rx.
Sunday 12th
The energy continues from the previous day, considering what is and is not realistic when it comes to expectations from others. Moon square Neptune forces a bit of a reality check when it comes to demands placed on others to show up and soothe our emotional needs. On the flip side, it can also illuminate the type of care we require. Moon is now in Cancer where emotions are able to flow openly and sensitivities are high and while trine Mercury, the ability to identify and name what those emotions are is easier than normal.
Moon square Neptune rx, trine Mercury.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
Written by Evelyn Zuel
