October

Mercury is active (uncovering/exposing) in the first week or so of the month and again (productive, implementing, procuring, fruitful) in the last week or so of the month (Oct 23 to 29). Timing and opportunity are at peak between October 24 and 28 thanks to a grand trine in water featuring Mercury, Mars (both in Scorpio), Jupiter in Cancer, and Saturn in Scorpio. If you have set onto task and applied yourself well over the first half of the month, the second half of October could prove smooth running, solidifying, fruitful and/or rewarding.

A heads up on Mercury. From November 9 to 29, Mercury will travel retrograde. From November 9 to 18, Mercury travels retrograde in Sagittarius (starts at 6 Sagittarius). From November 18 to 29, Mercury retrograde tours Scorpio (completes retrograde at 20 Scorpio). Including the pre and post shadow periods, from October 20 to December 16, Mercury is on a developmental track holding significant karmic potency. The grand trine influence mentioned above is part of this cycle and is also on a time extension through most of the shadow period (to December 11). Hopefully, you will feel this time as gaining a reprieve from the stars, as progress or opportunity in the making.

Super Full Moon in Aries, October 6:

The full moon of October 6 is the first of 4 super full moons in a row.

Lighting a fire or a fuse, watch for the super full moon in Aries on October 6 to turn up the heat, perhaps with an element of sudden fire activation. Having said that, Mercury’s advance into Scorpio on the same day (hours ahead) could trigger a fresh insight or instinct, an alternative perspective, or expose something that sparks a course change or redirection. Initially, you could feel this Mercury impulse as gut apprehension, a red flag, or as tension between thrust forward/hold back at the same time. Once the full moon takes over, it is pedal to metal time. Overall, what fast-tracks during the full moon will continue to stay in play over the few days that follow. October 7, 8, Mercury/Pluto (square) and Venus/Jupiter (sextile) set a productive backdrop for clarifying what is in your best interests, and most lucrative regarding your time or money.

All eyes watch at present to see if the potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas will be successful. At present there is a promise that the hostages be released from both sides.  It is certainly befitting for a full moon in Aries (a freedom archetype.). Will it come to pass? We all hope and pray for the win.

 

The week of October 6 starts with a full moon in Aries and ends on October 11 with Venus in opposition to Saturn.  Venus/Saturn (opposition) takes the work, (the project, process, or productivity) as far as it can go for now.  As best you can, give it a rest for the weekend.

Pluto ends retrograde, Venus enters Libra, October 13:

On the same day Pluto ends retrograde in Aquarius (October 13), Venus enters Libra, a complimentary air sign. The following day (October 14), Venus forms an exact grand trine with Pluto and Uranus in Gemini. A grand trine influence is formed when 3 (or more) planets at a harmonizing and facilitating angle, allowing for ease and flow. Venus/Neptune (opposition) provides an energizing boost through the activation of potential (the external surfacing of something hidden, or an internal trigger of an inspiration or an ideal) that appears to hold worthwhile prospect (still needs to be proven). Communication, financial prospects, contract matters, creative development, and relationships benefit from this planetary backdrop.

New Moon in Libra, October 21, Sun enters Scorpio, Neptune retrograde revisits Pisces, Grand Trine in Water October 22 – November 4:

On October 19, two days before the new moon, Mercury meets with Mars in Scorpio to start a next phase initiative that will continue to develop to Nov 12 (that’s phase 1. The entire Mercury/Mars experiential cycle track/developmental process will extend through the middle of January).

Both Mercury and Mars in Scorpio are precision experts when it comes to strategic initiatives. Both have a talent spotting a hidden advantage, for reading between the lines, for powerplays, and for staying under the radar. While in transit through Scorpio, both Mercury and Mars draw from a wellspring of instinct, incentive, and depth perception (obsession too).  Over the last ten days or so of the month, both planets move in a grand trine formation (an optimizing angle as mentioned in the previous paragraph) with Jupiter, and Saturn/Neptune. Mercury keeps that trine action stimulated to October 29. Mars keeps the trine action going through November 3. By late November, attraction planet Venus in Scorpio (relationships & finances) joins Mercury and the grand trine troop.

Of special note, the Mercury/Mars conjunction of October 19 happens at 20 degrees of Scorpio. Next month’s Mercury retrograde will end on this exact degree on November 29. Stay alert to insights, intuition, or what builds momentum from October 19 forward. Expect to stay consumed with a project, ambition, or circumstance through the end of November and into the middle of December.

The sun’s transit through Scorpio, starting October 22, adds creative potency to the mix. Neptune will backtrack into Pisces from October 22 through January 26, 2026. (The five and ½ month retrograde tour ends on December 10). While Neptune retrograde can be a subtle influence, do not underestimate its potency as a tuning fork influence. At any moment, a potential could become a reality.

Take on the challenge at the beginning of October and you will set yourself up for maximum benefit later in the month. It pays not to lose sight or lose hope. Any moment can be a fruitful moment. Trust instinct and synchronicity to guide, encourage, and empower you.