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This week’s headline items:<\/strong> Mercury’s station intensifies on Monday and it comes to a halt late on Thursday morning as it begins its 3.5 week retrograde. Start taking action on your New Moon intentions on Friday. Venus changes signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius on Friday afternoon. I should also mention that Daylight Savings Time ends here in the US, very early Sunday.<\/p>\nThere will be three Moon VoC<\/a> phases this week: Tuesday early afternoon (for almost 4.5 hours), Thursday late morning (for a little over 12 hours), and Saturday night\/Sunday very early morning (for 4.5 hours).<\/p>\n Before we get to this week’s forecast, let me share this with you: Monday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong>. It will journey there until Tuesday late afternoon<\/strong>. We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities” \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Monday early morning<\/strong>, a Sun\/Uranus opposition<\/em> becomes exact at 4:15am EDT. We started to feel this aspect from last week, Thursday<\/strong> (Oct. 24th) on; it will remain strong until this Wednesday <\/strong>(Oct. 30th).\u00a0<\/strong>What we identify ourselves with could now be challenged: we are asked to create a balance between our urge for personal freedom (including financial freedom), versus our awareness of the importance of intimate, empowering connections and collaborations with others.<\/p>\n This aspect is an invitation to stay open and flexible in regards to our interactions with people. We may need to find a balance between what we value\/what’s important to us on a physical level, or with our intimate partnerships, or what’s important to us on an emotional level. As best as you can, be open to receiving feedback from others during this time.<\/p>\n If you experience fear or uncertainty, focus on what it is that you could really get excited about and get behind in a realistic, grounded way — something that could make a difference, something meaningful. Also, take it one moment at a time, there is no need to rush anything \ud83d\ude09 Could you allow yourself to be uncomfortable, just for right now?<\/p>\n We may find that we disagree with other people’s values. We may be restless, even anxious, and therefore feel pressure to act (or react) towards others — or around our desire for financial freedom and independence. We could also be caught off-guard somehow, so stay open-minded and flexible.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following placements: 1-8 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo<\/strong>, or Aquarius<\/strong>, ? If so, you may be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Aquarius<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius).<\/em><\/p>\n Monday late evening<\/strong>\/night, a somewhat challenging Mars\/Neptune aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 11:57pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect from the early this morning<\/strong> (Oct. 28th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday morning. <\/strong>Our idealism and high expectations could lead us into frustrating circumstances that leave us emotionally and physically drained. Our vitality and emotional resilience increase as we learn how (and where) to get involved in projects we feel passionate about.<\/p>\n That said, we may also have difficulty establishing realistic limits with others and around our own self-expectations; this, combined with a tendency to laziness (especially where exercising good judgment is concerned) could leave us feeling “rudderless” or even overwhelmed. As best as you can therefore, allow for downtime, rest and spiritual connection.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 15-17 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 Aries or Pisces (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Neptune rules Pisces) Pay attention to anything “in your face” in any of the following areas: communications, short travels, transportation of any kind, communication devices. You will get a chance to make adjustments once Mercury has ended its Retrograde phase (to be more precise, during the shadow phase that follows).<\/p>\n Here are some questions you could ask yourself during the Mercury Station phase<\/strong>: Is my mind drawn to worst-case scenarios? Am I obsessing over something that feels disempowering? What are my motivations? Am I coming from fear? Self-protection? Or from love?<\/p>\n What would it be like to live life fully and completely, feeling empowered in my choices? What will get me 1% closer to that right here and now?<\/p>\n Speaking of the “here and now”, if empowerment only existed in the “now” moment, could I surrender my fears or concerns connected to the past or the future, and simply be present in the here and now? What if I trusted my Higher Self enough to release any suspicious, fearful, or protective thoughts that may arise?<\/p>\n For the next 5 days<\/strong>, we might experience delays or misunderstandings; things could feel “off” or stagnant. It might be a good idea to give yourself some extra time when getting ready to go somewhere — and that goes for the journey itself, too — especially if you intend to drive or use public transportation. Going with the flow is definitely recommended at this time.<\/p>\n Be extra-patient if you intend to buy, sell or ship big-ticket items, especially if they are transportation or communication devices like anything connected with planes, trains, cars, phones, computers, iPads, etc. Best of all (if possible): wait until after Dec.7th<\/strong>, when Mercury’s second shadow phase is over.<\/p>\n For more on this specifically, feel free to watch the mp4-video presentation about the “Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio<\/strong>, and its Shadow phases”<\/em> — in relationship to your own Birth Chart… To purchase this webinar, click here.\u00a0<\/a> Before you invest in the whole 99 min. webinar, feel free to\u00a0watch a 23-min excerpt here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Star\u00a0<\/em>and SuperStar Members<\/em>: check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on Oct. 17th late evening \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Some of us will feel the effects of the Mercury station more than others….<\/em><\/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 *** Some of us will feel the effects of the Mercury station more than others<\/em>: those of us who have Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Virgo<\/strong> as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant); and those of us with personal planets in 25-29 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Aquarius, <\/strong> or Leo<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> until 5:58pm EDT<\/strong> (see Monday for details).<\/p>\n Tuesday very early morning<\/strong>, we feel good about making deeper connections; we’ll have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task, something that might serve us long-term.<\/p>\n Tuesday late morning<\/strong>, we are invited to connect with ourselves or others on a deeper level; as best as you can, look for relationships that empower you with people that share your values.<\/p>\n Tuesday at 1:34pm EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for almost 4.5 hours until 5:58pm EDT<\/strong>. Use this intuitive time to connect with others (and with yourself) on an authentic, deep emotional level. Could you permit yourself to trust others and communicate your needs?\u00a0What if it was safe to let others know what you feel (even if what you feel is dark or scary)?<\/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 early afternoon until the early evening ahead of time.<\/p>\n Tuesday at 5:58pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Thursday late evening<\/strong>. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re\u00a0not 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, which means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, than take orders.\u00a0Inspiring 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 Tuesday after 5:58pm until 11:39pm EDT, <\/strong>If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions<\/em> yet, it is still time to do so during the most potent time… If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article<\/a> — you could also (re-)watch my New Moon video.\u00a0<\/a> Wednesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Tuesday early evening for details).<\/p>\n Tuesday night\/Wednesday very early morning<\/strong>, we experience a need for 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 mentally explore and go beyond what we already know \u2014 and on the other hand, the need for breakthroughs or change connected to the physical plane.<\/p>\n We need to ask ourselves here: What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable? Or 5% more comfortable embracing uncertainty?<\/p>\n Wednesday early evening<\/strong>, a Mercury\/Venus alignment in almost 27.5 degrees of Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> becomes exact at 6:05pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday<\/strong> (Oct. 27th) on, it will remain strong until this Saturday evening<\/strong> (Nov. 2nd). This is an excellent time to share about deep transformative or shamanistic experiences, intimate connections with others, financial partnerships, our deeper motivations or our unconscious minds — or anything we feel deeply passionate about — and also about any teaching endeavors connected to those areas.<\/p>\n This alignment supports communicating from a deeply passionate heart — and in fact, it becomes essential to connect to people with whom we feel a strong affinity. We wish to form those connections in a spirit of harmony, emotional honesty, and equality. In fact, we tend generally to have a strong sense of fairness at this time — and want to be around people who share this passion.<\/p>\n We also thoroughly enjoy the written and spoken word — literature, wordplay, puns, moving conversations — especially when these words speak of something deep (or psychologically intriguing).<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 24-29 degrees of Scorpio,Taurus, Leo<\/strong>, Aquarius, <\/strong>or 0-1 degree of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo<\/strong>, or Pisces<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly; the same is true for those of us with our Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Virgo, Gemini, Libra<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0 (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday late evening<\/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 with yourself.<\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em> until 10:38pm EDT<\/strong> (see Tuesday early evening for details).<\/p>\n Thursday at 10:30am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for a little over 12 hours until 10:38pm EDT<\/strong>. Use this intuitive time to explore your beliefs (and greater truths) around your ability to see life from a larger vantage point.<\/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 late morning until the late evening ahead of time.<\/p>\n Thursday late morning<\/strong>, at 11:41am EDT,<\/strong> Mercury comes to a still stand in 27.5 degrees of Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> (starting its 3.5-week retrograde phase), slowing things down tremendously from Wednesday until Friday. Give yourself extra time to go to work this morning or to get things done. If you are traveling today, just simply go with the flow\u2026 you’ll get there… eventually \ud83d\ude09 The same is true when it comes to all our technological devices\u2026<\/p>\n This Retrograde phase<\/em> will last until Nov. 20th<\/strong>. People worry about Mercury Retrogrades<\/em>, but it\u2019s important not to stop one’s life during these times. As mentioned above, certain things may take longer — but a retrograde gives us a chance to resolve things that have been keeping us from living our lives in a more wholesome way — especially things that came up within the past three weeks.<\/p>\n For the next<\/em> three and a half weeks, <\/strong>we get a chance to explore various things: our relationship to intimacy, feeling empowered in our various partnerships (financial and sexual ones), and anything that needs to be more fully integrated in our personality (i.e. “Shadow” issues). Halloween is a great day for integrating shadow material — those parts of our psyche that usually get suppressed or shunned.<\/p>\n This will help us learn where we need to make space for intimate relationships and for deeply emotional desires to connect or merge; we may also get to reorganize endeavors we feel passionate (or obsessed) about.<\/p>\n Where do you need to more deeply investigate your motivations in life? What Shadow issues need to be addressed at this time?<\/p>\n We can bring a more fierce approach to life, so this\u00a0is also a chance to readdress anything from the past that felt disempowering, that is now ready to be cleared, in a process that begins internally and works its way out — and that offers a chance to honor and communicate our deepest desires and passions. It’s time to rethink, retool, and release what no longer works.<\/p>\n This is also an optimal time for catching up on unfinished business, for repairing what’s not working, and also for reconnecting with those people, places, or things that bring us closer to feeling fully empowered. It’s therefore a great time to research financial collaborations, psychologically intriguing projects, or just ideas we\u2019d like to engage with or learn about — and this is especially true for anything linked to the area where Mercury shows up in our natal chart…<\/p>\n As always: with\u00a0a Mercury Retrograde phase<\/em>, always read the small print — and re-read a contract before signing (if you have to sign something) — or ask another person for a second opinion… Basically, during these periods, it’s best to be aware of any details that we might have overlooked…\u00a0and\u00a0check in with our intuition…\u00a0and\u00a0stay open to the possibility of renegotiation or adjustments, down the line!<\/p>\n In general, Mercury Retrograde<\/em> is a great time for re-evaluating and re-organizing. This is especially true for our thought patterns and decisions (particularly those made in the 3 weeks prior to the start of the Retrograde) — but it’s true of our lives in general: we can reach a clearer understanding as to what works, and what doesn\u2019t, and what needs to change.<\/p>\n Reconnecting with old friends, clients and family members (especially siblings) is also favored at this time \u2026<\/p>\n Mercury also represents our day-to-day mind; this too is experienced more internally at this time. When it comes to communication, make sure that what you say, write and hear is the same as the intended meaning — and use the spell-checker \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Another thing to take into consideration:\u00a0how does each Mercury retrograde phase<\/em> affect your personal birth chart. Do you have any personal planets that Mercury will align with during its retrograde journey? The houses of your chart each represent different areas of your life — which of the houses in your chart is affected by this retrograde?<\/p>\n For more on this specifically, feel free to watch the mp4-video presentation about the “Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio<\/strong>, and its Shadow phases”<\/em> — in relationship to your own Birth Chart… To purchase this webinar, click here.\u00a0<\/a> Before you invest in the whole 99 min. webinar, feel free to\u00a0watch a 23-min excerpt here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Star\u00a0<\/em>and SuperStar Members<\/em>: check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on Oct. 17th late evening \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n As with any retrograde, some of us will be more affected than others, depending on how it interacts with our personal chart. If you have your Ascendant, Career Point or any personal planets in 9-29 degrees of\u00a0Scorpio,\u00a0Taurus, Leo,<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0you will be more affected by this particular retrograde. This is also true for those of us who have a\u00a0Gemini<\/strong>,\u00a0or\u00a0Virgo<\/strong>\u00a0Sun- or Rising-sign (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo).<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday at 10:38pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Sunday early morning<\/strong>. \u00a0We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.<\/p>\n Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.\u2028As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Saturn is the ruler of\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong>; it is currently transiting through its own sign, making this a great time to take look at your long-term aspirations and anything that you would like to master over the next three years. It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our strategies for self-mastery.<\/p>\n For starters: Do you truly see “what’s so” in your life (as opposed to what you merely wish it to be, or what you would like it to be, or where you see yourself going, etc)? What is actually so right now? Once you have a handle on where “A” is, it’s easier to “go from A to B” — whether “B” is self-mastery or standing on the mountaintop.<\/p>\n Friday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Thursday late evening for details).<\/p>\n Friday very early morning<\/strong>, we are invited to make adjustments and find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. As best as you can, make space for looking into some alternative exercise programs or holistic approaches to your personal projects and current long-term commitments. Compassion is key \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Friday morning<\/strong>, we are invited to connect with like-minded people, and learn something new about our unique talents or value to the world. We are better able to connect to anything that involves a long-term commitment. We perhaps might also implement revolutionary business practices or government programs that support our values and make life tangibly more enjoyable.<\/p>\n Friday afternoon, around 3:21pm EDT<\/strong>, if you set intentions last Sunday<\/strong>, Monday<\/strong> or Tuesday<\/strong><\/em>, after the New Moon became exact, today will be the best time to start taking 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 you?<\/p>\n Also, on Friday afternoon, at 4:25pm EDT<\/strong>, Venus changes signs from intense, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> to adventurous, freedom-loving Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>. It will journey there until Nov. 25th<\/strong>; until then, we feel more social, and inclined especially to connect to people from different backgrounds and countries. We like to explore new things, whether food or social gatherings: if it’s exotic, it’s great!<\/p>\n We are more likely to take some risks now with others, and to say what’s on our mind. Our relationships need to be connected to adventure — a trip might be just the thing. Getting away from our routines and exploring life… hey, why not? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Libra<\/strong>? If so, you will feel more adventurous and spontaneous for the next 3.5 weeks; your heart will want to explore new things and get a new perspective on life. If you are a Sagittarius<\/strong>\u00a0Sun-sign or Rising-sign, for as long as Venus is in your sign, you will attract more love, abundance and beauty into your life.<\/em><\/p>\n Saturday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Thursday late evening for details).<\/p>\n Saturday very early morning<\/strong>, we experience a sense of maturity, and of commitment towards ourselves and our long-term goals; for long-term success, focus on long-term projects that require a realistic approach or a solid commitment.<\/p>\n Saturday early morning<\/strong>, we have an opportunity to soften our need for accomplishment with a gentler, more intuitive approach.<\/p>\n Saturday late morning<\/strong>, starts out with lots of energy, and brings a strong desire for accomplishment, but we need to adjust and innovate when working with others — flexibility is key \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Saturday afternoon<\/strong>, our focus intensifies — we might even get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks and don’t forget to practice a little self-care \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Sunday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> until 6:19am EDT<\/strong> (see Thursday late evening for details).<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions<\/em> yet, Monday all day <\/strong>and Tuesday until 1:34pm EDT<\/strong> is still time to do so during the most potent time… If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article<\/a> — you could also (re-)watch my New Moon video.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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\nAlso, on <\/strong>Monday<\/strong>, Mercury’s Station intensifies<\/em>, as Mercury is preparing to come to a halt on Thursday late morning (beginning its 3.5-week retrograde phase). As I mentioned last week Thursday already, during the station phase, we feel Mercury’s energies more strongly. It will remain at its most intensifies until Nov. 2nd.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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