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Good times to start taking action on your New Moon Intentions are Saturday during the day or Sunday late afternoon (as always, all times in this forecast correspond to the Eastern US\u00a0time zone).<\/p>\n There will be three Moon VoC<\/a> phases this week:<\/strong> Tuesday early morning (for a little over 19 hours), Thursday evening (for a little over 10.5 hours), and Saturday late evening (for a little over 18 hours).<\/p>\n Monday (Oct. 8th):<\/strong> the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong><\/em> all day.<\/strong>\u00a0It will journey there\u00a0until 12:09am EDT 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; we are therefore open to compromise and negotiation. These next few days are likewise 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.<\/p>\n Monday late evening (11:47pm EDT)<\/strong>:\u00a0the Moon\u00a0aligns with the Sun in almost 16 degrees of\u00a0Libra<\/strong>,\u00a0beginning a\u00a0new Moon cycle.<\/em><\/p>\n The New Moon is an introverted time — we go within to learn what we wish to align ourselves with for the next 28 days.\u00a0With the\u00a0New Moon in harmony-loving, balance-seeking\u00a0Libra<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0this will likely be win-win situations, fair exchanges, harmony in relationships and our general environment.\u00a0Check out my New Moon video<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about this.<\/p>\n That said, we need to acknowledge that this New Moon has a very\u00a0Scorpionic<\/strong>\u00a0flavor to it, due to both the Pluto Station<\/em> and its square to the New Moon,\u00a0<\/em>and due to the\u00a0Venus’s Station in Scorpio<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n More about those details in a moment…. but first, let’s talk about the Libra<\/strong> component…<\/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 *** All relationships begin with our relationship to ourselves — everything \u201cout there\u201d is really “inside us”… Ideally speaking, interacting with another person is a co-creative, equal exchange; we must be both centered within ourselves, yet tuned into each other, all the while responding to the rhythm of life.<\/p>\n Here are some useful questions to\u00a0ask yourself for this new Moon cycle<\/strong>:\u00a0Where is the balance point? What comes up for me when I hear the phrase “the art of relationship”?<\/p>\n As the seventh sign in the zodiac,\u00a0Libra<\/strong>\u00a0represents a major turning point, where we are invited to investigate ourselves through the lens\u00a0of “relationship” — i.e. when we relate on a one-on-one level. Whatever we haven\u2019t mastered from the six signs that precede Libra, we bring to all of our relationships, attracting people into our lives who mirror back to us our relationship with ourselves. It invites us to see all of our issues, resolve them, and become whole.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0Where does\u00a0emotional trauma or past experiences\u00a0show up in my relationships? What is asking to be cleared? What “cellular memories” might my cells now be ready to release? What if harmony and peace were mine to create within me first?<\/p>\n The Libra<\/strong> energy encourages us to see both sides of a situation and find the middle path (or better yet, a win-win). In order to reconcile opposite energies, we need to seek the highest and best outcome for\u00a0everyone\u00a0involved — in other words, we need to see everyone as equally deserving — including ourselves.<\/p>\n Libra<\/strong>\u00a0also represents the quest for the reconciliation of opposites, especially our masculine and feminine, active and receptive sides.\u00a0Opposites attract in order to become whole.\u00a0To achieve unity, we have to integrate these dichotomies \u2014 but usually, we tend to identify with one end of a polarity and project the other onto other people, or groups of people.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What does “treating others fairly” mean to me? What does “being treated fairly” mean to me? If I could envision the “ideal” relationship, what would that look like to me? Could I give myself permission to drop my expectations and my “shoulds” around relationships just for right now?<\/p>\n What might be a first step towards relationships that honor both parties equally? How might honoring myself contribute to that result? What might be possible if I gave myself permission to approve of myself, right here, right now — for no particular reason — “just because”?<\/p>\n The New Moon squares Pluto in\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong>\u00a0and quincunxes Neptune in\u00a0Pisces<\/strong>:<\/em> As best as you can,\u00a0make some inner and outer adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies in play:<\/p>\n On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others and play nice, on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term. We may want to connect with others and also need to tune in to our intuitive inner voice.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What do I hear when I get really quiet?<\/p>\n We may have to make some changes or adjustments to long-term goals and perhaps our relationships. As best as you can, be open to receiving feedback from others while remaining connected to what empowers you, and allow your intuitive voice to come through and guide you.<\/p>\n Ask yourself<\/strong>:\u00a0How might resting, daydreaming, meditation, or my imagination help me feel more empowered and accomplished?<\/p>\n If you feel pressured into doing something, or feel a power-struggle building, get as centered and grounded as you’re able, then use your creativity to craft win\/win situations.<\/p>\n Ask yourself<\/strong>:\u00a0What if this were a major growth opportunity in disguise? What might be possible if I could bring 5% more acceptance to those parts of myself that I have rejected because I feared disapproval?\u00a0Could I let go of wanting to control another person’s experience so I can feel better myself? What if “FEAR” was absent? How would I proceed then?<\/p>\n Pluto is now direct but still exalted<\/em>; we have been more aware of its impact on us, and this can sometimes cause discomfort. We are being asked to hang out with that discomfort until the planet picks up speed again around Oct. 12th.<\/p>\n As best as you can, take a closer look at whatever has been “in your face” for the past 3 weeks: what might no longer be in alignment with your deep, authentic, emotional Self\u00a0— especially in relation to long-term goals and your standing in society?<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0Where am I holding on, out of fear? What habits, behaviors, or fears are holding me back from feeling fully empowered from within?<\/p>\n Pluto brings the temptation to obsess over long-term goals, out of a fear that there won’t be enough recognition, progress, results, achievements, ability to provide, etc… As best as you can, remember you’re\u00a0always<\/em>\u00a0accomplishing things and making progress — even if it’s not visible yet.\u00a0Self-care\u00a0is a very important component in this — in fact, without it, we can’t accomplish much — we’re always behind the eight-ball.<\/p>\n Ask yourself<\/strong>:\u00a0What does self-care look like for me? What nurtures me? What helps me bring my “A-game”? What role does rest and recreation play in my ability to achieve my highest potential and play a meaningful part in society?<\/p>\n Venus, the ruler of\u00a0Libra, is currently in\u00a0Scorpio. <\/strong>She\u00a0has just started her 6-week Retrograde phase<\/em>\u00a0and therefore is also still exalted in the sky.\u00a0Venus connects us to our heart chakra; in this particular placement, she invites us to\u00a0go deeper and connect more authentically to our emotional body, especially important when it comes to connecting with others. This will be an internal, intuitive process for the next 6 weeks, in which we reevaluate our motivations in intimate and financial partnerships.<\/p>\n Superficiality is not an option with this placement; we want to dig deeper.\u00a0The\u00a0questions that arise\u00a0here are:<\/strong>\u00a0Why am I attracted to certain relationships? How acceptable is it for me to share my deepest fears with others? What am I afraid to share? How close is too close? How close is not close enough? What are other people’s motivations? Why are they in it? How can keep my heart open whilst looking to empower myself and others?<\/p>\n Venus in\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0seems fearless when it comes to intimacy. We are intensely loyal at this time and will expect the same from our partner — mistrust is the biggest obstacle in forming and sustaining relationships at this time. We need to cut through all the fluff, as we can see others exactly for who they are– it’s like having X-ray vision of the heart. As best as you can, honor this by being straight with others, especially if it’s someone with whom you have (or want to have) a romantic relationship.<\/p>\n Ask yourself<\/strong>:\u00a0Am I experiencing a lack of intimacy? What demands my attention when it comes to shared resources? What fears or concerns are showing up for me? How do I protect myself from re-experiencing past pains or traumas? Could I give myself permission to simply observe those self-protective methods when they show up? What if I kept my heart open and my mind soothed, as best as I am able?<\/p>\n If you missed my Forecasting Forum on Sept. 27th about the Venus <\/strong>and Pluto Station phases<\/strong>, 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…<\/p>\n …And if you’d like to get a sense about the Venus Retrograde in general,<\/strong> feel free to watch my interview from Sept. 26th on “Healers Speak” with the lovely Sylvia Anais —\u00a0click here<\/a><\/p>\n Venus in\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0trines Neptune in\u00a0Pisces<\/strong>\u00a0at the time of the New Moon.<\/em>\u00a0This gives us more compassion and empathy — perhaps even a sense of oneness — that can soften our intensity with others and make us more trusting. It also inspires creativity and the feeling of being guided by intuition.\u00a0\u00a0Gentleness with others is the best way to harness this energy. This can be a magical time on a romantic and social level.<\/p>\n Are you looking for your Soulmate?<\/em>\u00a0This might be a good time to find them, as long as we remember that a true Soulmate is someone who supports our Soul’s Journey (and Soul’s Purpose), someone who challenges us to be more than we are currently allowing ourselves to be (this is true of both the inner and outer “journey”).<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What do I desire from another? What might unfold if I worked on having this connection with myself first? What qualities do I need to embody to attract an amazing energetic match? What stories and beliefs can I release now, that have kept me repeating unhealthy patterns in my relationships?<\/p>\n If this New Moon had a core message<\/strong>, it would be “as within, so without”. Look inside yourself and own all your projections —\u00a0ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0what have I disowned or rejected about myself? How do these traits show up in my relationships with others (both in desirable and undesirable ways)? What if I brought 5% more consciousness to the abandoned and rejected places inside of me? What if I sent them 5% more love?<\/p>\n As best as you can, seek mutually beneficial relationships without compromising your essential self, values and goals.\u00a0Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What does interconnectedness mean to me? How is it different from co-dependency?<\/p>\n Here’s a thought<\/strong>:\u00a0what if, the more we could approve of ourselves, the easier it would get to create relationships that honor both parties equally? What might I do differently then?\u00a0If you’d like to learn more about all this, check out my New Moon video<\/a><\/p>\n “We are in each other\u2019s lives in order to help us see where we most need healing, and in order to help us heal.\u201d\u00a0\u2015 Marianne Williamson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in one of the following placements: 14-18 degrees of Libra, Aries, Capricorn<\/strong> or Cancer<\/strong>? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Cancer<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).<\/em><\/p>\n The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course<\/a> phase. So this month, the best time to set intentions would be for 5 hours, from 11:47pm Monday night (Oct. 8th) until 4:50am EDT Tuesday early morning (Oct. 9th)<\/strong>; and then again on Wednesday (Oct.10th) all day until 11:47pm EDT.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you live in a timezone other than EDT (US East Coast-time), feel free to join my Facebook Fan page<\/a>\u00a0or follow me on twitter.<\/a>\u00a0I will be posting reminders on Monday night, and Wednesday throughout the day, to let you know when it is time to set your intentions \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Tuesday (Oct. 9th):<\/strong> the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong>\u00a0(see Monday for details).<\/p>\n Monday night\/Tuesday very early morning:\u00a0<\/strong>Mars reaches 9\u00ba of Aquarius, coming out of its Shadow phase. We are entering new territory and are now ready to take actions on future visions and move forward with our aspirations for progress. Ask yourself: What area of my life is ready for progress?\u00a0What would a breakthrough look like for me at this time? <\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday at 4:50am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for\u00a0a little over 19 hours, until 12:09am EDT (Tuesday night\/Wednesday very early morning).\u00a0<\/strong>Use this intuitive time to\u00a0make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others and play nice, on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term.<\/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 Tuesday all day and evening ahead of time.<\/p>\n Tuesday late morning<\/strong>,\u00a0a somewhat challenging Mercury\/Chiron aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 11:21am EDT.\u00a0We started to feel this aspect from\u00a0Monday\u00a0morning\u00a0on, and it remains strong until Wednesday early afternoon.\u00a0<\/strong>This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice\u2026 so we need to develop inner awareness.<\/p>\n This boils down to feeling “stumped” — we feel like we can’t get our head around things, or make decisions.\u00a0 As best as you can, be kind and compassionate to yourself.\u00a0Ask yourself: Could I hang out with the inner discomfort this is stirring up, just for right now?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 28-<\/i>29 degrees of\u00a0<\/i>Libra,\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Pisces, <\/i><\/b>or <\/i>0-1 degrees of\u00a0<\/i>Scorpio\u00a0<\/i><\/b>or\u00a0<\/i>Aries<\/i><\/b>?<\/i>\u00a0If 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\u00a0<\/i>Gemini<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Virgo\u00a0<\/i><\/b>(Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).<\/i><\/p>\n Tuesday late evening<\/strong>, at 8:40pm EDT,<\/strong> Mercury changes signs from harmony-seeking Libra<\/strong> to passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Oct. 31st<\/strong>. During those 3 weeks, we have the ability to focus on what’s most important to us on a deep emotional level.<\/p>\n We can get to the very heart of any matter at this time (especially through conversation). We are more passionate about giving valid advice or support. We are not satisfied with superficial connections right now — it’s all or nothing.<\/p>\n For that reason, our mental processes could get a little obsessive. We may also be more suspicious and expect bad intentions. It’s a time that favors reading or writing about intrigue, mystery, and hidden motives. Mercury in Scorpio loves anything that challenges the brain and therefore we are often interested in what makes people tick during this time.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini<\/strong> or Virgo<\/strong>? If so, you will feel a greater need for investigating deeper emotional issues or motives. Do you have your Ascendent or Sun-sign in Scorpio<\/strong>? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty and mentally alert for the next 3 weeks.<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday (Oct. 10th)\u00a0very early morning, at 12:09am EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Friday morning<\/strong>. We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities” \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.<\/p>\n The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. This occurs by a process of subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. It’s thus an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.<\/p>\n Moon in Scorpio<\/strong> tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”. It can\u00a0be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so\u00a0best as you are able, be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others. Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.<\/p>\n Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free. Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s\u00a0ultimately what disempowers us and others.<\/p>\n Wednesday afternoon,<\/strong> a Mercury\/Uranus opposition<\/em> becomes exact at 1:36pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on, it will remain strong until Friday morning.\u00a0<\/strong>We are better off thinking outside the box for those four days. We want to change a life situation (or intimate relationship) that is out of alignment with who we now want to be.<\/p>\n Our minds may feel overwhelmed by what all this means, especially as it relates to our intimate relationships or financial partnerships.\u00a0Stay calm, as best as you can: Sudden or rash decisions might backfire.\u00a0Do your best to ground all your thinking, connect to your body, and allow yourself to fully receive any new insights.<\/p>\n We are very likely to feel quite nervous or anxious at this time, as we become aware of what’s not working for us anymore — and the itch to move forward and realize a new vision feels very strong. It may well be true that something needs to change — but we must take care not to rush into anything.<\/p>\n Think back to mid-May (2018), when Mercury aligned with Uranus in 29\u00ba of Aries\/0\u00ba of Taurus: What got started around then? With Mercury opposing Uranus now, we can start to see the fruits of the seeds that were planted back then — or at least are more aware of how far we have come. In other words: What has emerged since mid-May of this year?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-4 degrees of\u00a0Scorpio, Taurus,<\/strong> Aquarius<\/strong>, Leo<\/strong> or in 28-29 degrees of Libra, Aries, Capricorn, <\/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 Aquarius<\/strong> (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius).<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday late evening<\/strong>, a challenging Venus\/Mars aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 10:29pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Friday evening (Oct. 5th) on, it will remain strong until Sunday evening.\u00a0<\/strong>Due to the Venus Retrograde phase, we experience this aspect several times:<\/p>\n The first time was Sept. 3rd-13th. Think back to those ten days, and ask yourself: Is it possible that there’s something that’s been suppressed for a while (especially around my intimate relationships)? Might it now need to be processed? What am I open to receiving? What calls for action? What might a healthy approach\u00a0for both the mental and emotional body look like?<\/p>\n This aspect asks that we stretch ourselves with regard to the feminine\/masculine dynamic as it manifests both \u201cinside\u201d and \u201coutside\u201d: A shift needs to occur.<\/p>\n This can show up in several ways, either through romantic and sexual tensions that we might experience with others. We may tease each other, flirt with each other and\/or play hard to get.<\/p>\n Or we may find ourselves arguing in a very passionate way with the opposite sex. Competitiveness, anger, frustration, or angst might be present. Either way, this can be a very passionate time. Balancing and integrating masculine and feminine energies within ourselves would be very useful at this time.<\/p>\n If we are experiencing these energies internally, we might want to deepen our emotional connections with others — but also want to pursue our vision, and find like-minded people who could share it with us. The challenge here might be that we want to feel desired and have intimacy (i.e.emotional depth), while also “getting ahead” and doing things in the world with others, thus bringing about a future that we can feel excited about (i.e. visionary, mental desires).\u00a0What if you made room for both of these energies?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC) or personal planets in 7-13 degrees of Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo<\/strong>, or Taurus<\/strong> ? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra<\/strong>, or Aries<\/strong> (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Mars is the ruler of Aries).<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday (Oct. 11th):<\/strong> the Moon remains in passionate, all or nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Wednesday very early morning for details).<\/p>\n Thursday late morning,<\/strong> we feel good about making deeper connections;\u00a0we’ll have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task, something that might serve us long-term.<\/p>\n Thursday at 7:12pm EDT,<\/strong> we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC<\/a>), that lasts for a little over 10.5 hours, until 5:53am EDT (Friday morning)<\/strong>. Use this intuitive time to connect with others on a deep emotional level, and explore greater truths about your ability to make those authentic connections.<\/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 Thursday evening until Friday morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n Thursday night\/<\/strong>Friday very early morning, a challenging Sun\/Pluto aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 12:11am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on, it will remain strong until Sunday evening.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>What we identify ourselves with could now be challenged. This aspect forces us to confront our will, power, assertion, and authority.<\/p>\n Coming into focus now: the relationship with a father- or other important male-figures. We may face the need to be more independent, assertive, and autonomous.<\/p>\n We may alienate others with a controlling, jealous, or overbearing manner. This manner stems from a deep fear of letting go and surrendering to the idea that some things cannot be directed or controlled. We are learning to detach from (let go of) something or someone that no longer serves us — the “something” could include attitudes.<\/p>\n This fear may also lead us to compulsive, suspicious, or difficult behavior, costing us the very thing that we hold dear. As best as you can, open yourself up to the power of love within. When you do, you will discover your own strength, and rework your very identity. Perhaps most importantly, this aspect puts us face to face with exactly what’s been holding us back from leading a fuller, more meaningful life.<\/p>\n We may have to make some changes or adjustments between our immediate personal desires and our long-term goals. As best as you can, be open to receiving feedback from others during this time.<\/p>\n If you feel pressured into doing something or you feel a power struggle build, as best as you can, get centered, get grounded and open your heart and mind. This aspect is a major growth opportunity for us: we struggle with buried elements of our personality and ego, learning to face, accept and transform them.<\/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 Leo<\/strong> or Scorpio<\/strong> (the Sun is the ruler of Leo; Pluto rules Scorpio).<\/em><\/p>\n Friday (Oct. 12th):<\/strong> the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> and VoC<\/a> until 5:53am EDT<\/strong> (see Wednesday very early morning and Thursday evening for details).<\/p>\n Friday early morning<\/strong>, an opportune Mercury\/Saturn aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 4:20am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday evening on, it will remain strong until Saturday morning.\u00a0<\/strong>This is an opportunity to take responsibility for our thinking structures and be really honest with ourselves.<\/p>\n How can we get the most from this opportunity? By allowing ourselves to go deeper as we investigate our fear-based thinking or self-defeating behaviors. Commit to understanding your conditioning and thinking processes.<\/p>\n If we take this chance to see things more clearly and connect to ourselves more deeply, we could get a good dose of reality, and an ability to focus on long-term issues. Remember: opportunities are openings; they aren’t necessarily handed to us — we have to “take” them and make something of them.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 1-6 degrees of Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces<\/strong> or Virgo<\/strong>? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity.\u00a0<\/em>This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Gemini, Virgo<\/i><\/b> or<\/i>\u00a0Capricorn<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Saturn rules Capricorn)<\/i><\/p>\n Friday morning, at 5:53am EDT,<\/strong> the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Sunday afternoon<\/strong>. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.<\/p>\n We tend to feel more open, optimistic and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence — and taking these two influences together, this means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, as opposed to issuing or obeying orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.<\/p>\n As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.<\/p>\n Also on Friday<\/strong>, Pluto resumes its normal pace through the sky<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>– ending its station. What has\u00a0come up in the last three weeks around long-term goals? How empowered or disempowered do you feel about them? Now is a good time to move forward. Empower yourself and others, keep your heart wide open, tap into your inner strength and passion for your projects and long-term goals. Ask yourself: What if fear was not present? What would I do then?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 17-21 degrees of\u00a0Capricorn, Aries, Cancer<\/strong> or\u00a0Libra<\/strong>? If so, you will\u00a0feel\u00a0this station more strongly.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0(Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).<\/em><\/p>\n Saturday (Oct. 13th):<\/strong> the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Friday morning for details).<\/p>\n Saturday between 3:06am <\/strong>and 8:58pm EDT,<\/strong>\u00a0it’s a good time to start taking actions on our New Moon<\/em> intentions: if you set Intentions Monday night, or at some point on Wednesday — early this week, after the New Moon became exact — today will be the best time to take relevant actions. If you wrote your intentions down, go back and take another look at what came through intuitively. If you didn\u2019t write anything down, get quiet for a moment and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?<\/p>\n Saturday morning:\u00a0<\/strong>we may need to make some adjustments. As best you can, honor both your need for adventure and exploration of life and your need to go within. You may feel a pull between introvert and extrovert, or simply fast and slow. Tune in for a moment and see if you need to take a break or at least slow down a little. As best as you can, be compassionate and kind to yourself.<\/p>\n Saturday at 8:58pm EDT,<\/strong> we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for a little over 18 hours, until 3:17pm EDT Sunday afternoon<\/strong>. \u00a0Use this intuitive time to have an adventure with others and do things that help you explore something new. Follow your desire for personal growth and expansion as far as possible.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.astrologercoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Astrologer_Coach_Sonja_Francis_Scorpio.jpg\")
This week’s headline items:\u00a0<\/strong>the New Moon in Libra becomes exact late on Monday late evening, Mars ends its Shadow phase and Mercury changes signs from Libra to Scorpio on Tuesday; Pluto’s Station ends on Friday, and on Sunday, Venus ends hers.<\/p>\nNow, this week\u2019s Forecast:<\/h3>\n
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