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This week’s headline items: <\/strong>the last Quarter Moon in Cancer becomes exact on Tuesday early morning, Venus comes to a halt on Friday afternoon — starting her 6-week Retrograde phase — and the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Friday evening.<\/p>\nThere will be four\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a> phases this week: Monday until 2pm EDT; Wednesday early morning (for a little over 12.5 hours), Friday morning (for almost 12 hours), and Sunday late morning for a little over 11 hours).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One quick announcement, before we get to this week’s forecast:<\/strong> …And if you’d like to get a sense about the Venus Retrograde in general, feel free to watch my interview from last week on “Healers Speak” with the lovely Sylvia Anais: click here<\/a><\/p>\n Monday (Oct. 1st):<\/strong> the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini<\/strong><\/em> and VoC<\/a> until 2:00pm EDT<\/strong>. Until the afternoon, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible. “Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way\u2026<\/p>\n The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead \ud83d\ude42 And of course, since we also have a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow.<\/p>\n Monday at 2:00pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Wednesday late afternoon.\u00a0<\/strong>With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say and therefore our feelings are more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others.\u00a0Self-Care is key for the next two-and-a-half days \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Emotional safety is important to us as well; we like connecting to the familiar and we enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance. Make sure though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, or you might start to feel drained and resentful. This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact Tuesday early morning).<\/p>\n Monday evening:\u00a0<\/strong>we may experience authoritarian or rigid attitudes, both toward and from others.\u00a0This could create some tension or oppositional behaviors — so, as best you can, remain flexible and practice self-care, doing your best to take care of your emotional and physical body — that way, you’ll remain able to…<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? Log into your Member’s account<\/a> and keep reading! <\/strong><\/p>\n GET IT ALL! Get the whole Forecast — as well as other awesome and exclusive content — become a site member<\/a> (still, for the price of a cappuccino!) \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/p>\n *** …stay grounded in reality.<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday (Oct. 2nd)<\/strong>: the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Monday afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Tuesday early morning, at 5:45am EDT<\/strong>, the last Quarter Moon becomes exact in 9 degrees of Cancer<\/strong><\/em>. We started to feel this aspect from the moment the Moon entered Cancer Monday afternoon.<\/strong> The Moon in protective, nurturing Cancer<\/strong> makes a challenging aspect to the Sun harmony-oriented, idealistic Libra<\/strong><\/em>. This may bring challenges; however, it also energizes us to face what demands completion or change.<\/p>\n This Moon phase brings us closer to Oct. 8th’s New Moon in Libra<\/strong>. During the last Quarter Moon<\/em>, we are better served by reviewing existing projects, rather than launching new ones. Out of those projects, what needs last-minute adjustments? What did you discover over the past three weeks? What did it mean for you?\u00a0As best as you can, find creative solutions for anything that comes up (whether internally, or with others).<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Cancer, Libra, Capricorn<\/strong> or Aries<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this month’s last Quarter Moon quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Cancer (<\/strong>given that the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer).<\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday evening<\/strong>, a challenging Mercury\/Pluto aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 8:03pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last week Sunday evening on, it will remain strong until Thursday evening.\u00a0<\/strong>This aspect creates some tension in our lives. We may feel anxious or stressed by one or more situations or interactions to do with one-on-one relationships.<\/p>\n We are being invited to grow and make some changes in our lives, particularly in terms of our thinking processes. We are being asked to find creative solutions and be completely honest with ourselves and others. The best way to achieve this is by the continual practice of self-care and self-nurturing.<\/p>\n We have tremendous focus and drive right now, which can tip into obsession. With this aspect, an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely: choose love over fear whenever possible. Not many people enjoy being second-guessed all the time, yet that is something that we are inclined to do now.<\/p>\n However, our determination to get to the bottom of any matter, to rip away falsehoods and expose true motives, can be used for good if we employ it in our work, for example, in regards to investigations or research. This is an opportunity to learn to harness our intense mental energy and apply it productively. We are also capable of very hard work, focus and effort now.<\/p>\n We have a great love of debate but should be careful that we don’t overpower others with our strong opinions, attempting to “convert” them to our frame of mind, or treat regular exchanges of opinion as battlegrounds. Connect to others, empowering them with what you feel passionate about. Choose your words carefully, from a deeply connected and empowered place.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 15-22 degrees of Libra, Capricorn, Aries<\/strong> or Cancer<\/strong>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo<\/strong> or Scorpio<\/strong> (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio).<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday (Oct. 3rd)<\/strong>: the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cance<\/strong><\/em>r until 5:12pm EDT<\/strong> (see Monday afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Wednesday at 4:33am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that last for a little over 12.5 hours, until 5:12pm EDT<\/strong>.\u00a0Use this intuitive time to explore any beliefs connected to past experiences that left you feeling disempowered: How could an optimistic approach towards the past allow for a new perspective?<\/p>\n As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday early morning until late afternoon ahead of time.<\/p>\n Wednesday at 5:12pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Friday evening<\/strong>. We have a chance to appreciate ourselves and our lives — and to connect to the heart. Hand out as many compliments as possible, they will be deeply appreciated \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Fun, games, and romance are a big part of this energy. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones. What are you most grateful for today? What would be heaps of fun? What would be so much fun, you squeak just thinking about it?<\/p>\n Thursday (Oct. 4th):<\/strong> the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Wednesday late afternoon for details)<\/p>\n Thursday late morning:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>we feel a need for fun, acknowledgments, and playful adoration, … and also for deep, emotionally authentic connections to others. As best as you can, get creative!<\/p>\n Thursday early afternoon: <\/strong>there is\u00a0<\/span>an opportunity to have fun connecting with others and doing things that bring us joy. Follow your heart, as much as possible.<\/p>\n Thursday late afternoon\/early evening:\u00a0<\/strong>we are invited to make some internal adjustments. We may want to have some fun, but may also need to tune in to our intuitive inner voice. What do you hear when you get really quiet?<\/p>\n Friday (Oct. 5th):<\/strong> the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo<\/strong><\/em> all day until 7:19pm EDT<\/strong> (see Wednesday late afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Friday at 7:34am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that last for almost 12 hours, until 7:19pm EDT<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0We are experiencing two quite different needs, pulling us in different directions: On the one hand, we feel a strong need to have fun and be creative or self-expressed.<\/p>\n On the other hand, we want to explore deep, authentic — even intimate — connections to ourselves or others. Do your best to use this intuitive time to make adjustments, slow things down a little, and find creative solutions that honor both drives.<\/p>\n As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday morning until the evening ahead of time.<\/p>\n Friday afternoon, at 3:04pm EDT<\/strong>, Venus comes to a halt in almost 11 degrees of Scorpio <\/strong><\/em>and\u00a0starts her 6-week retrograde phase,\u00a0which lasts\u00a0until Nov. 16th.\u00a0<\/strong>This brings any relationship, self-worth and financial issues to the forefront — and we\u2019re ready to take a close look at those things from the inside out. It also brings a tremendous amount of awareness to what we value and how we relate to others and ourselves.<\/p>\n We are more eager to dig deeper on an emotional level, and have deeper, more empowering connections with others,\u00a0but may feel unable to do so. We are also likely more aware of passion in our relationships (or the lack thereof).<\/p>\n Pay attention to what’s “in your face” right now: What’s important to me? Where do I over-value something? Where do I feel undervalued? What are my emotional impulses telling me? What needs to be brought back into balance in my life? What role does “passion” and “emotional authenticity” play in all of this?<\/p>\n Venus will be moving slower (stationing) until Oct. 14th<\/strong>. Until then, we can expect our focus to be drawn to what we have, and what we lack; this is especially true of\u00a0intimate and financial partnerships, sexual relationships, our relationship to past traumas, and anywhere we feel a desire for empowerment.<\/p>\n As best as you can, look and listen, and take it all in.<\/p>\n During the next 6 weeks<\/strong>, we are being asked to reevaluate our passion for life and relationship to our \u201cinner world\u201d. This is a great time for resolving financial or relationship issues: We are going to get the chance to take a real good look at what we value in others, within ourselves, and in our world.<\/p>\n Use the Venus retrograde phase to align the inner and outer world. Here are some questions you can use for the entire retrograde:<\/p>\n Do I value my relationship with myself? Could I take that to the next level? Do my intimate partnerships align with my values?\u00a0How about my\u00a0financial partnerships?\u00a0 Am I able to feel fully empowered in my various relationships? What is my relationship to \u201cpast traumas\u201d?<\/p>\n We also covered the Venus Station and Retrograde phase in more detail in our last Forecasting Forum — if you want to know how this planetary movement is impacting you personally, feel free to purchase the video-recording of the last webinar — we applied the Venus Retrograde, Venus and Pluto Station phases to our own birth charts!\u00a0Click here to purchase the recording of this webinar\u00a0— remember to apply your discount code: 20%OFF <\/strong>(discount only available until Oct. 7th).<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-13 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo,\u00a0<\/strong>Aquarius, <\/strong>or 23-29 degrees of Libra, Aries, Cancer <\/strong>or Capricorn<\/strong>? Do you have your Sun-sign or Rising-sign in Libra <\/strong>or Taurus<\/strong>? If so, you will be more affected by this retrograde phase over the next 6 weeks.<\/em><\/p>\n Friday at 7:19pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Sunday late evening<\/strong>; turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome. We are generous with our time\/services and we love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.<\/p>\n Health might come also into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.<\/p>\n Last but not least, also on Friday evening,\u00a0<\/strong>the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches almost 1\u00ba of Virgo<\/strong><\/em>. This phase lasts until late Monday evening when the New Moon in Libra<\/strong> becomes exact (more on that next week… In the meantime, feel free to watch my video on the subject<\/a> — will be posted by Tuesday, Oct. 2nd).<\/p>\n We are being asked to slow down and get quiet, so we can listen to our inner sensing\/intuition. For some of us, this might be a stretch. As best as you can: stay grounded, take a deep breath and exhale any tensions. Rather than starting something brand-new, put all that energy into completing existing projects or processes.<\/p>\n This is also a great time for letting go of whatever no longer serves us. What if you could hear the voice of your inner wisdom? What might it be saying?<\/p>\n Saturday (Oct. 6th)<\/strong>: the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Friday evening for details).<\/p>\n Saturday morning<\/strong>\u00a0calls for some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to engage in humanitarian causes \u2014 and on the other hand, the need to tend to our daily routines.<\/p>\n Saturday afternoon\u00a0<\/strong>is an opportunity to get organized, improve daily routines, and develop more awareness of how that all fits in with your intimate connections to others.<\/p>\n Saturday evening:<\/strong>\u00a0seek a balance between head and heart, facts and faith, reason and intuition. That said, if you can achieve that balance, it\u2019s a great day for being of service.<\/p>\n Sunday (Oct. 7th):<\/strong> the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0until 9:10pm EDT<\/strong> (see Friday evening for details).<\/p>\n Sunday late morning, at 10:03am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that last for a little over 11 hours, until 9:10pm EDT<\/strong>.\u00a0Take this intuitive time as an opportunity to take a look at your daily routines and explore whether they feel empowering to you.<\/p>\n As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Sunday late morning until the late evening ahead of time.<\/p>\n Sunday late morning<\/strong>, a somewhat challenging Sun\/Neptune aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 11:17am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from\u00a0Saturday morning on, it will remain strong until Monday morning (Oct. 8th).\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>This aspect feels “internal” — inner unease and awkwardness — and we need to make a choice. Given that it is an internal issue, we need to develop an inner awareness, if we\u2019re to see what needs adjusting.<\/p>\n Our energy tends to be unrealistically directed — and our sense of self may actually change as we learn that we have wrongly assessed important situations. Our self-trust could take a hit at this time.<\/p>\n Due to our high ideals, we may take on more than we can physically handle — if we start to feel drained or frustrated, it might be helpful to look at the overall direction we are taking.\u00a0Do your best to rest and have some\u00a0quiet time along with your interactions with others.<\/p>\n It is also worthwhile to look for how our ideas are being received by others: Can we involve them in creating\/realizing our dreams? Perhaps we are not sure whether we want to keep dreaming our dream privately or share it with others… As best as you can, slow down: where there is spaciousness, there is flow; where there is flow, there is effortless creation.<\/p>\n Do you have your Career Point (or personal planets) in 13-16<\/span> degrees of Libra<\/strong> or Pisces<\/strong>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Pisces<\/strong> (the Sun rules of Leo; Neptune rules Pisces).<\/em><\/p>\n Sunday at 9:10pm EDT,<\/strong> the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking\u00a0Libra<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Tuesday night\/Wednesday very early morning<\/strong>. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.<\/p>\n We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time, and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.<\/p>\n We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” \ud83d\ude09 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts. This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the New Moon (exact Monday night – Oct 8th). Feel free to watch my New Moon video, if you haven’t seen it yet<\/a>\u00a0(will be posted by Tuesday, Oct.2nd)<\/p>\n Sunday night\/Monday all day<\/strong>\u00a0is also the\u00a0last 24 hours before the New Moon\u00a0becomes exact. This is a great time to let go of what no longer serves us.\u00a0As best as you can, avoid jumping the gun: Rather than launching into brand-new endeavors or connections, wait until a couple of days has passed after the New Moon. Some of us might feel a little anxious or nervous today:\u00a0As best as you can, get quiet and go within\u2026 Listen to the silence between the sounds\u2026 Find peace in the connection with your innermost and truest Self.<\/p>\n A heads up for next Monday (Oct. 8th)<\/strong>: the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Sunday late evening for details).\u00a0At 11:47pm EDT,<\/strong> the New Moon becomes exact in almost 16 degrees of Libra<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>; the Moon aligns with\u00a0the Sun in\u00a0harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong>. More about the details in next week\u2019s forecast \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Join me for my next FORECASTING FORUM on Wednesday, Oct. 24th at<\/strong> 2pm PDT\/5pm EDT<\/strong>\/10pm BST (London-time). Please note<\/strong> that we’ll talk about Jupiter changing signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius<\/strong> (on Nov. 9th), as well as the Moon Nodes switching signs from Leo\/Aquarius to Cancer\/Capricorn<\/strong> (on Nov. 6th).<\/p>\n If you want to know how to align yourself with these planetary movements, join me live or sign up for the mp4-video presentation. To join for FREE, become a Star or SuperStar Member<\/a> on my site\u00a0To register at the regular fee, click here<\/a><\/p>\n Here is a testimonial from one of our participants after joining our Forum:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI enjoyed the Forum immensely. Can’t wait for October’s. 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\nIf you missed my Forecasting Forum last week about the current Venus & Pluto Station phases, and the upcoming Venus Retrograde phase, but still want to see how these major two planetary shifts are impacting you personally, I recommend you get the recording of this 90+min.\u00a0webinar\u00a0— and for\u00a0this week only,<\/strong>\u00a0use discount code\u00a020%OFF <\/strong>at check out.<\/p>\nNow, this week\u2019s Forecast:<\/h3>\n
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\nHave a fantastic week!
\nMany blessings,
\nSonja<\/p>\n