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October 2023 in Astrology

01/10/2023 / adrian / 0 Comments

October is an action packed month, as we will have Eclipses happening now. Eclipses are some of the most important events in astrology, representing strong omens, turning points and big events. We will have a Solar Eclipse on the 14th and a Lunar Eclipse on the 28th.

Adding fuel to the fire, this month the Lunar Nodes will shift signs, moving from Aries/Libra into Pisces/Virgo. Also, a few days before the Solar Eclipse, Pluto will turn direct. Pluto turning retrograde/direct is always an omen for political shifts or changes related to power. Happening so close to the Solar Eclipse, it becomes an even stronger signal.

Events in October 2023

01/10/2023 11:09 Mercury in Virgo
01/10/2023 20:00 Venus in Leo
03/10/2023 08:29 Mars in Libra
10/10/2023 21:37 Pluto direct 03°42’17” Capricorn
- 01/05/2023 12:44 Pluto retrograde 06°11’02” Capricorn
14/10/2023 13:55 Solar Eclipse in Virgo 26°58′
17/10/2023 15:59 Sun in Libra
18/10/2023 15:47 Mercury in Libra
28/10/2023 16:24 Lunar Eclipse in Aries 10°51′
30/10/2023 07:07 Rahu/Ketu enter Pisces/Virgo

The Solar Eclipse this October is part of a series of three Solar Eclipses visible from the United States. Starting from an Eclipse on August 2017, this one in October, and another Eclipse on April 2024. Eclipses show the height of their effect when they are visible in a certain region/country, or when they touch points in someone’s natal chart. So this cycle from 2017 to 2024 signals years of important changes in the country.

With two Solar Eclipses visible from the United States, between now and April, I believe a lot of change and movement in regards to the US is possible. I believe that some turning point or shocking event could happen in late 2023 and early 2024. Between these two Solar Eclipses, this is a strong moment for revelations and changes in America.

After passing through the US, the Solar Eclipse of the 14th will pass through South America, specially around the Amazon region. With that, I believe that around October-November this year we could see increased international pressure in regards to that region. A lot of discussions and changes in regards to the Amazon Forest could happen now. Similarly, political turbulences in those countries are also possible.

Finally, the Pluto direct factor should be considered. I believe we will see some reversals in regards to politics and politicians. Things going against the plan, sudden obstacles and situations forcing the hands of leaders. This combined influence will signal a politically volatile time.

Going into the Lunar Eclipse, I like to read the Lunar Eclipses as a continuation or a series with the Solar Eclipses. Meaning that they will highlight or add into the main message of the Solar. This Aries eclipse will highlight a rushed or intense energy, which could manifest into strong stances or hasty decisions.

Going along with the volatile situation of the Solar Eclipse, around the Lunar Eclipse, we could see a lot of rush. People trying to force situations, responding harshly or trying to suppress things as a way of escaping the problems revealed or arising at the time.

Another big event of the month are Rahu and Ketu changing signs. The nodes are one of the most important points in Astrology. They denote where the eclipses are happening, and also tend to show where the public mood and consciousness is focused at a certain moment. Aries deals with war, and Libra deals with diplomacy; and those have been big issues of the transit now ending, for instance.

Sign	Dates
Rahu/Ketu in Aries/Libra	12/04/2022 until 30/10/2023
Rahu/Ketu in Pisces/Virgo	30/10/2023 until 18/05/2025

With Pisces and Virgo, I first must note that I will publish a text on the subject later this month. But highlighting a few things:

Ketu in Virgo will show some troubles with technology and that industry. Reduced sales and interest will tend to lead to reductions in production and investment.
Rahu in Pisces will tend to show increased interest in fiction and escapism. Big changes to the entertainment industry are possible and tend to happen during this transit.
- YouTube started in 2005, with Rahu in Pisces.
Similarly, Rahu in Pisces will also show an increased interest in spirituality, religion and esoteric matters.

A final prediction I should add is that Rahu in Aries highlights rush and speed, dealing with hasty and forced decisions. So the Rahu in Pisces transit could show some reversals in regards to poorly planned decisions or rushed ideas implemented in the previous transit. With that, we could see some reversals or inversions in the coming months.

On the more immediate, a thing that should be noted is that planets transiting in the final degrees of a water sign or in the initial degrees of a fire sign are considered unstable. This position is called Gandanta, which could be loosely translated to something like stuck or drowning. Rahu will be Gandanta from around October 14th to about November 14th.

Gandanta transits can indicate extremes of weather, such as hurricanes, storms and earthquakes. As well as fires and excessive heat. So these are some problems that we could see happening around October. On an emotional level, Gandanta transits usually favor extreme emotions or outbursts. So people will tend to be somewhat unstable, overly emotional or angry.

Obviously, this is not the best time for arguments or discussions, and we should try to remain calm and conscious in case conflict arises. Try to pacificate rather than add fuel to the fire, whenever possible.

Going into other planetary movements. Mercury will enter Virgo on October 1st, remaining in the sign until the 18th. Mercury is very strong in Virgo, making this a good time to deal with Mercury matters, communicate and concentrate. Also on the 1st, Venus will enter Leo, as it starts to move away from the degrees that it went retrograde between July and September.

The two most important planetary shifts, however, are the Sun and Mars entering Libra. These two planets deal with power and authority, and they feel somewhat diminished by the sign of Libra. This again highlights the trend, seen by many other factors this month, of issues with politicians and leaders.

Mars will transit conjunct Ketu for the initial days of October. Mars-Ketu is a feisty combination, that tends to show aggression and unhinged action. Again, highlighting what I mentioned above about rushed action, as well as emotional excesses happening this month.

Summary

October is a very delicate month this year. Whenever Eclipses happen, the month around it is always a volatile time, where moods are high and we should exercise caution. But this time around, not only do we have the Eclipses, we also have many other factors strengthening the volatility of this moment. Making this a turbulent month, where we should try our best to remain calm and in control of our emotions.

Mundane

On a mundane level, a lot of the energies this month deal with power and politics, as well as feisty moods. So political polarization, conflicts and issues will be highlighted now. A lot of leaders could be dealing with obstacles and reversals of fortune this month, having to deal with unexpected setbacks or downturns in their plans.

With a Gandanta transit in the sky, we could be dealing with extreme weather or natural calamities. Things like hurricanes, earthquakes, fires or excessive heat. On an emotional level, this type of transit promotes an emotional storm, so people are very prone to outbursts or vicious moods right now. This month could be a time of strong conflict and disagreements, as a lot seems to be rising at this moment.

Personal

On a personal level, this is a very interesting month, specially around the very end of it. Rahu and Ketu always highlight the areas of our charts where they are transiting, so their shift into Pisces/Virgo will show a new focal point. Rahu in Pisces, in my view, tends to be a very lovely transit. As it promotes a desire for beauty, spirituality and a sense of detachment from the daily struggles of life. We will see this from November and onwards.

But going back to October, considering the mundane situation and some aggravating transits, it is not the easiest of months. The Eclipses can always bring surprises and changes into our lives, with new discoveries, new paths and growth. Specially if you have a planet conjunct or opposing the degrees of the eclipses, this can be an important moment of change. My guide to eclipses.

My main advice for October would be to remain flexible. Plan and follow through, but allow room for things going out of plan. This is a strong time for destiny and sudden changes, so good opportunities could arise from deviations now.

Another point deals with Rahu leaving Aries. As it leaves that sign, we could be dealing with some closure in regards to the house ruled by Aries in our charts. For instance, Capricorn could be dealing a lot with emotions, as this is their 4th house. Taurus could be dealing with closure, and letting things go, with Aries being the 12th house. And so on and so on.

October has a lot of give and take. In some ways, we are closing issues of the past and moving on. And on the other hand, a lot of new things could be coming into our lives. Change is never easy, but we can harness it for good, and this month provides great opportunities for change.

September 2023 in Astrology

31/08/2023 / adrian / 0 Comments

September is very interesting this year, as a lot of the complicated influences started around July and August start calming down, and waning this month. At the same time, it is a calm before the storm, as October will be a month packed with action.

This month we have Venus going direct in Cancer, after being retrograde since July. With Venus direct, our dealings with others tend to ease up. Relationships, agreements and any kind of compromise with people becomes easier going forward. However, there is a small dent as Venus still transits the nakshatra of Ashlesha.

This star deals with excessive emotions, vicious moods, manipulation, aggression, back-stabbing and a lot of other complications. So Venus here is still somewhat quarrelsome. People might be a little bit on the edge while this transit lasts. Venus will remain in Ashlesha until October 1st.

As I’ve said on my Venus retrograde text, something is reborn (transformed) after Venus turns direct. As Venus went retrograde on Cancer and Leo, I tend to believe that things related to politics and nations will tend to transform. Leo is the sign of the king, dealing a lot with politics on itself. Cancer deals with home, with pride and happiness in the land; so it relates a lot with things like patriotism and attachment to one’s land or heritage. On that note, we could see some shifts in politics, as well as new ideas arriving on global politics.

Events in September 2023

03/09/2023 21:21 Venus direct 18°01’04” Cancer
- 22/07/2023 21:32 Venus retrograde 04°25’09” Leo
04/09/2023 09:58 Jupiter retrograde 21°23’46” Aries
14/09/2023 21:40 New Moon in Leo 27°47’31”
15/09/2023 16:21 Mercury direct 13°49’01” Leo
- 23/08/2023 15:59 Mercury retrograde 27°40’00” Leo
17/09/2023 04:01 Sun in Virgo
29/09/2023 05:58 Full Moon in Pisces 11°49’11”

Also going direct is Mercury. Mercury retrograde is the most hyped transit in astrology, with a lot of people exaggerating its effects to some degree. Going direct on the 15th, we should keep some cares in regards to this transit in the first half of the month. Mercury is the planet of communications, so everything related to communications could be slowed down. Computer problems, miscommunications, delays in deliveries and other kinds of issues become possible. Avoid mistakes by double checking and confirming things, and try to be patient when problems arise. With it going direct, the rest of the month we will have eased communications.

Uranus just turned retrograde on August 28th. With Uranus shifting so recently, it is stationary for much of early September, so surprising events and twists are possible from this influence. I recently published a text on the Uranus in Aries transit, going on since 2017 and ending in 2025. I focused a lot on the mundane meanings of this transit, past and future. And I must highlight that it will be a very important feature of 2024.

One thing that I didn’t add on that text, as I focused on the macro effects, were the meanings of Uranus retrograde itself. Any retrograde signals a time of review and renewal, less externalization, and a bigger focus on inner improvement and adjustment.

For instance, with Mercury retrograde, rather than going after new information ad nauseam we are asked to take some time off. Go back into older information, review it carefully. Make sure our dots are in line, find out if the information we consume is truly important to us. And mostly making sure that we are truly engaging/absorbing information, rather than just consuming and moving on instantly. Similarly, taking care and giving maintenance to computers and communication devices, instead of just using them, figures strongly with Mercury retro.

With Uranus being the planet of change, Uranus retrograde signals a time of inner change. Rather than focusing on the world, and what we want changed externally, we are tasked with changing internally. So instead of focusing on what is wrong with society, life or the stars we have to deal with our own selves first. Rather than changing your environment, or the things around you, this is a time to change your own behavior and break inner blockages.

A lot of times we externalize our problems, and blame something else for our issues, our lack of freedom or progress. And although sometimes we might truly be marred by the external, most of the time, we just tend to use the external as an excuse for an inner fear or weakness. So Uranus retrograde is a time of getting over these fears, going over these blockages, and changing our mindset.

Speaking of retrogrades, Jupiter will go retrograde this month, putting the planet stationary from late August into mid-September. So we start the month with a strong Jupiterian impulse in the air. Jupiter is the planet of dharma, justice, religion, philosophy, discernment/discrimination, good judgement, growth, luck and expansion.

Jupiter retrograde, from September 4th until December 30th, signals a time of review for Jupiter subjects. On one hand, this can deal with reviewing your belief systems. Maybe learning a new philosophy or outlook in life, or engaging better with the wisdom you’ve accumulated.

On the other hand, as Jupiter shows luck and expansion, the retrograde transit is all about reviewing our expectations for the future and our prospects. Jupiter retrograde forces us to think about what we are doing to create our future, how much engaged we are with our desires and long term goals. This is the time to align yourself with your future goals, start planning, saving, putting in the work towards building the future you desire.

Some reality checks are possible during this transit, as we learn that not everything is a bed of roses. We might be asked to deal with excesses such as addictions, compulsions, procrastination or other things that block our growth. This transit is a great time for making long term plans, thinking of the future, exploring possibilities and aligning yourself with avenues of growth in life.

The New Moon on the 14th happens in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni. This nakshatra bridges the signs of Leo and Virgo, it deals with ambition, leadership and maintenance/management of life. Starting from Leo, it represents the point where the king is working and taking care of his kingdom. This star deals a lot with taking responsibility, going after your goals, helping others and actively participating in the world.

The New Moon will form a trine to Uranus, so a strong impulse towards new ideas, new projects and new responsibilities could rise now. This is a great moment to dream up projects and get started with them.

The Full Moon on the 29th happens in the nakshatra of Uttara Bhadrapada. This star has its main meaning being wisdom. It represents wise figures, such as an elder, an old scholar or a priest. Other than that, this nakshatra tends to not be much expressive or noticeable as others like Ardra or Purva Phalguni. It deals with the wisdom to act at the right moment, in the right place and the right time; rather than acting randomly and dispersing yourself.

This Full Moon is a great time to seek advice from someone wiser than you, or to seek help with some longstanding issue you have. In a lot of ways, both the New Moon and the Full Moon this month are conductive towards aligning ourselves and preparing for any project or endeavor.

There is also a special meaning as this Full Moon represents the mid-point of the Astrological Year. Back in March we’ve had the Astrological New Year for 2023, and in April 2024 we will have the next one. This Full Moon in Pisces sits an exact number of days from the current year and the next new year. Being in between, this is a good time to assess how things have been going and how we can move forward.

Summary

I tend to see September as a build-up. It could be an eventful month on itself, but mostly, it will tend to shy behind October. Next month, we will have the Eclipses, Pluto turning direct and Rahu/Ketu switching signs. It is odd to be talking about October, as we’ve barely begun September, but it is important to warn about the coming month.

The Eclipses are key events for a year, so they are something to be noted just by themselves. Pluto turning direct/retrograde is an interesting transit, as big announcements or shifts in politics tend to happen around those dates. Rahu and Ketu transit a sign for 1.5 years at a time, so their sign switch always shows a shift in the world. Rahu deals with obsessions, excesses, and a hyperfocus of sorts. Ketu deals with the past, neglected areas, letting things go and ignoring something.

Sign	Dates
Rahu/Ketu in Aries/Libra	12/04/2022 until 30/10/2023
Rahu/Ketu in Pisces/Virgo	30/10/2023 until 18/05/2025

I will go more deeply into these transits in October. But for now it is important to understand that we are on the verge of big astrological events and changes, that will similarly relate to a change in mood in the world. Whatever happens in September has to be seen as a step towards bigger changes, incoming in October and beyond.

Personal

In a lot of ways, I believe that we can feel a sense of relief this September. We start the month with the end of Venus retrograde, started in late July. This is a rare transit of sorts, as Venus is the planet that retrogrades the least. With this rarity, more noticeable effects come.

As I’ve said many times about this transit, Venus retrograde deals with reevaluating what is valuable, pleasurable and good in our lives. This can, a lot of times, deal with relationships and people. But it mostly deals with our inner world and perception.

Maybe we realize that we didn’t enjoy, or value, enough an opportunity/experience/person. Maybe reminiscing about a great thing or moment of the past inspires us, causing a desire towards creating more of that. It could even be the opposite, with a remembrance of things that we overvalued, bad moments, relationships and things that weren’t good for us.

Through those experiences, we should be very mindful about people, places, objects and situations that came into our thoughts or lives in the last few months. We might have rediscovered something or someone. Or we could simply feel a need to learn from the past, and renew our way of thinking. Enjoying and valuing more certain opportunities or ideas we discarded in the past. Or perhaps taking new paths and directions.

For Cancer and Leo specially, this could’ve been a very draining cycle, where these natives had to deal with many issues as well as strong links to the past. For these two signs, specially, Venus going direct will be a relief.

On September 4th, Jupiter will turn retrograde. This is a great cycle for organizing and thinking in the long term. Some reality checks can come out of this, but it is a great moment for planning for the future and aligning yourself and your actions towards it.

Mundane

I never like discussing anything astrological in a vacuum, as an isolated point, I always like to connect the dots and discuss the whole of it. On that note, September as a month should be seen as a stepping stone towards October, an eventful month in many ways.

On October 1st, Saturn will transit exactly conjunct the Moon in the natal chart of the United States. This is conjunction two of three happening this year, with a previous one in March and the final one in December. This transit marks a time of strong challenges and changes for the country. I will go deeper into the subject on a separate text, but the important thing to keep in mind is that from mid-September until the end of the year, we can see strong shifts for the US coming into play.

With that in mind, a lot of geopolitical changes (related to America) and events can happen in the next few months.

Going back into September, last month I mentioned that Mars in Virgo could bring forward a health scare of sorts. Following the news around the world, in many places measures from the lockdowns (such as masking and testing) are being implemented again. To some level, we could be seeing these measures returning, but I don’t believe things will be like 2020. Less compliance and acceptance of the measures will be felt, as well as difficulty implementing them.

With Venus turning direct and Jupiter turning retrograde about a day apart, I believe we can see some strong events and announcements early in the month. Announcements in regards to wealth and finances could specially figure around this time.

Around the end of the month, we could see some reversals. With people undoing things, walking back on changes, cancelling agreements and overall altering previously made plans.