We have some very interesting planetary conjunctions to experience this month as October begins with a new moon gaining in light and joining Venus in Scorpio on the 2nd and 3rd. This is visible in the western sky and is quite beautiful as the waxing crescent moon shares the sky with a sparkling Venus in the twilight hours after sunset. Mercury catches up with Jupiter in Libra on the 11th and then the Sun in Scorpio on the 27th. Both of those aspects are fundamentally beneficial, however, the exception coming up is transiting Mars in Capricorn exactly conjunct Pluto at 15 degrees on the 19th, which could be a bit dicey and dangerous for the cardinal signs. Watch your own temper and be aware of your surroundings as this combination is volatile and explosive in nature. Stay away from people who annoy you and drive carefully during this time.
Venus joins Saturn at 14 degrees of Sagittarius on the 29th, bringing in a dose of sobriety and a need to be realistic and frugal. Around the same time transiting Mars squares Uranus retrograde at 21 Aries on the 28th. This aspect can bring in abrupt and possibly chaotic upheaval or change. Neptune continues its retrograde phase at 9 degrees of Pisces close to the south node and Pluto is retrograde at 15 degrees of Capricorn. More deception and secrets will be uncovered this month with all this planetary activity as conjunctions are the blending of 2 planets’ energies expressing through the sign they are moving through, kind of a double whammy–just when you thought you’d heard it all! Remember, Love is still greater than Fear!
Read your sun sign and rising sign for best information:
ARIES
March 21-April 20
Your ruling planet, Mars, is in Capricorn all month, a sign in which it is exalted and expresses quite well. You can be dynamic and effective with this energy so go for it! Mars will conjunct Pluto on the 19th, however, so take care in the week leading up to that date as you are likely to be tested about your courage, ethics and moral compass. Even if extremely frustrated or angry, take the high road and don’t fail the test. Jupiter in Libra rewards balance, justice and stability so let that positive and inspirational vibration guide you. Your best days are the 14th and the full Moon on the 15th.
TAURUS
April 21-May 20
Venus travels through Scorpio until the 19th when she enters Sagittarius and transits there through the end of the month. Venus is not comfortable in Scorpio and can be dramatic and intense in her desires during this transit. Just be aware and make the necessary corrections in your course after the 20th if you’ve gone astray of your goals. Partnerships are in your radar right now but look very carefully before you leap or commit. There are very sobering details that come to light at the end of the month so delay decision making until then. You are coming to terms with how you want to appear to the others and your daily routines and health habits this month. Your favorable day is the 16th and the early morning hours of the 17th before the moon is void of course.
GEMINI
May 21-June 21
Mercury will leave Virgo on the 7th and travel through Libra until the 24th. The first 3 weeks of October will have a stabilizing effect on your nervous system after the wild ride of September’s retrograde period. Look for ways to balance the energy in your system by becoming more aware of how you get distracted and off course. Incorporate routines to support your goals and stick with them. Saturn’s current transit through your opposite sign of Sagittarius is trying to tell you to focus on the bigger picture and to align your actions with your beliefs. You’ll be happier in the long run if you cooperate with that cosmic flow and drop the superfluous nonsense in your life. The 18th and 19th are your most positive days.
CANCER
June 22-July 22
This is a pivotal month for you as have Jupiter and the Sun in your solar 4th house of home, ancestors, real estate and your roots. There’s a strong possibility you will have gains here over the next year. The Mars Pluto conjunction, however, happens in your opposite sign of Capricorn and could cause some problems in a partnership or marriage. Be very careful around the 19th as angry words and actions could cause irreparable rift in that partnership. Venus is going through your solar 5th house of fun, romance and creativity so that can give you a lift and an outlet for any frustrations. Things get better after the 22nd when the Sun enters Scorpio, a compatible water sign. Good days for you are the 20th, 21st and morning of the 22nd.
LEO
July 23-Aug 22
With Jupiter and the Sun together in Libra transiting your solar 3rd house of communication you could be launching some new enterprise or at least thinking about writing or teaching something. This will be a busy month as you will be traveling about and making contact with family members, neighbors and folks from all walks of life. Mars and Pluto in your 6th house, however, dictates that you must take care of your health now and not ignore any body signals or symptoms of dis-ease. It is a good time to get a personal trainer or begin a vigorous exercise program. Saturn in your 5th house wants you to keep close tabs on your children’s well being and not be frivolous with your free time. Your stellar days are the evening of the 22nd and the 23rd.
VIRGO
Aug 23-Sept 22
This is a good month and year for long term financial gains as Jupiter will be in your solar 2nd house for the next year. Saturn is transiting your solar 4th house making you a bit obscure with the public and keeping your close to home and family. Someone in your family may need more of your time and attention this year as they are going through some difficulty. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is still in your sign through the 7th and then in Libra through the 22nd so you have 3 weeks of relative stability and balance to count on. Remember to rest and rejuvenate as part of your routine. Mars and Pluto convene in your solar 5th house possibly making you more of a risk taker with how you have fun…be careful around the 19th. Your best days are the 25th and 26th.
LIBRA
Sept 23-Oct 23
This month should bring in some benefits for you as Jupiter will be in your sign for the next year. After the 7th, it’s a good time to revise your image or add change how you promote yourself. Focus on positive communications and the concepts of balance and harmony. With the Mars and Pluto transiting your solar 4th house there may be a disruption in your living situation or a difficult family situation coming to a head around the 19th. It will be challenging to stay focused on outer world activities as demands from family will take precedent over your public life. Keep breathing and know that this too shall pass. The 1st, 27th, 2th and 29th are your power days.
SCORPIO
Oct 24-Nov 22
There’s a lot happening under the surface for you as Jupiter transits your solar 12th house for the next year. Be generous to the unfortunate now and throughout this cycle as this is the remedy for this transit. There’s a kind of karmic retribution cycle going on for you with this one. Mars and Pluto dominate the energy of your solar 3rd house so problems with siblings and neighbors could rear their heads this month, particularly between the 12th and 22nd. Keep a cool head and don’t rip anyone a new anything even if you are uber frustrated. Learn a way to negotiate peacefully with others. Venus is in your sign until the 20th giving you’re the grace and dignity to learn that behavior. Your best days are the 3rd, 4th, 30th and 31st.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov 23-Dec 21
With Saturn still transiting your sign for the next 14 months you have some lessons in personal responsibility to learn. Saturn likes to test people’s character so this is your time to live up to the optimistic and forward thinking sign of Sagittarius even under pressure. Your ruling planet, Jupiter is in your solar 11th house giving you the ability to expand your professional and friendship circle. Look for like minded people and engage with them in natural settings or in service oriented clubs. There’s a sober aspect to Saturn in Sag so your might not have carefree riotous time but you can still enjoy being a contributing partner for a cause. Days to further your agenda are the 5th, 6th and 29th.
CAPRICORN
Dec 22-Jan 20
Your ruling planet, Saturn, is transiting your solar 12th house of the unconscious, karma, hidden power, your relationship with the eternal and secret enemies. It will be here for another year so you need to be aware of how the past can catch up with you now. A lot of people feel awfully tired during this transit so it’s wise to rest a lot. Jupiter is transiting your 10th house of career and public image so that gets a boost of exposure and positivity so you will have to push your limits to make use of this blessing. With Mars in your sign, you shouldn’t have any problem directing your energy in ways that help, not harm you. Be careful between the 12th and 20th as Mars and Pluto join up as this combination can be very destructive as well. Your best days are the 7th, 8th and 9th.
AQUARIUS
Jan 21-Feb 20
With Jupiter in your solar 9th house and Venus in your 10th, there are gains to be made with your career and exposure. You have a real concern for justice, balance and fairness at this time as well as a desire to expand your mind through learning or travel. Why not start making some plan to travel after November 10th when Mars enters your sign and gives you a boost of energy? With Saturn in your 11th house of friends, causes and idealism, go with a group of like minded people to promote peace, brotherhood or something that benefits mankind—a very Aquarian thing to do! The 10th and 11th are days which can be of great benefit to you.
PISCES
Feb 21-Mar 20
Your ruling planet, Jupiter, is in your solar 8th house making you aware of financial obligations, the future and how to make you and your spouse’s assets last. It’s a good time to review and revise your will and estate over the course of the next year. Venus will be moving through your 9th and 10th houses and conjunct Saturn in Sag on the 29th, who is already in your 10th house. This will bring more responsibility and respect to you, if you’ve done your share with your career duties. The Mars/Pluto conjunction happens in your 11th house so you may part ways with someone you thought was a friend. If so, just let them go. Your best days are the 12th and 13th.
Namaste,
Jeanne