Horoscopes for the week of October 22-28, 2012
Every year around this time- October 22 to 24 - the astrological landscape comes to life with a different type of energy which tests our character and resolve, since the Sun is in the process of shifting from airy Libra to watery Scorpio. This transit and major shift of energies occurs today at 8:15 PM EST or 5:15PM PDT. The reason this metamorphosis of solar energy is crucial to deal with is because humanity is moving from potential progress in primary partnerships and social integration (Libra) to dying to old, stagnant behaviour patterns and struggling to regenerate light, love and wisdom (Scorpio) before entering the last four signs of the zodiac (Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces).
The solar ingress into passionate Scorpio deepens emotions and intensifies desires. It's the next stage of relationship that follows Libra's openness to others. Now it's time to cut through politeness and decide where to invest our invaluable time, attention and committment. Eliminating distracting attitudes, experiences, individuals and expectations allows us to focus our desires on who and what we need most. This water sign works with our feelings, often pushing logic aside to connect with our gut instincts. It can be scary to dig so deeply inside ourselves but that's a necessary prelude to getting closer to others.
Further this week, on Thursday, October 25 at 4:33 AM EST/1:33 AM PST
The Sun will conjunct Saturn
This is the Sun's first major aspect to responsible Saturn since the ringed planet entered Scorpio on October 5. It's a serious transit that challenges us to recognize the obstacles we face and find the discipline to deal with them or acknowledge that we're on the wrong path. Weighing the cost of the effort involved against the expected return helps to make these decisions. Patience and persistence are powerful assets here although stubborn resistance to change is a potential pitfall.
The week ends with yet another cluster of aspects since Sunday, October 28
Mars will be opposite Jupiter at 5:55 am PDT, 8:55 am EDT
Beautiful Venus will enter Libra at 6:04 am PDT, 9:04 am EDT
Quicksilver Mercury enters Sagittarius at 11:18 pm PDT, Monday, October 29, 2:18 am EDT
These three significant planetary events combined, make this a very dynamic astronomical/astrological day. In fact, all of them are moving in positive directions. Active Mars' opposition to expansive Jupiter increases optimism and encourages risk taking. Aim high but avoid spreading yourself too thin. Sociable Venus' entry into her home sign Libra adds grace to our demeanour, situations and interactions and enhances artistic abilities. The famous peacemaking qualities of this transit helps to build alliances. Cerebral Mercury rockets into Sagittarius to focus on long-term visions. This supports the enthusiastic Mars-Jupiter opposition but could be overly optimistic. Promising more than can be delivered or falling short of your goals can be avoided by putting all the small pieces in place to give big plans the solid foundation required for success.
Just when you thought all will be well after this trio's display of energy, brace for the Full Moon in Taurus happening next Monday, opposing both the Sun and Saturn in a show of "make it or break it" attitude. You will have to wait until next week to hear this new cosmic story.
Until then, as I usually say, live, love and learn.
These are my "two cents" for all signs this week.
ARIES
With the sun kicking off a month long tour of Scorpio and your erotic, exotic eighth house your passions are definitely on the rise. Tap into your deeper desires with a renewed sense of exploration. This is a time when bonds can truly intensify. You could share your life with another in a quest for permanence in an equal kind of love partnership where celebration of differences is part of the attraction and the bond. The same holds true for platonic connections, as this Scorpio cycle will bring an urge to merge with other people for business and creative purposes.
Heavyweight Saturn is also in Scorpio, and this week, it’s travelling at a close degree to the sun. The expression “fools rush in” is a propos here, as Saturn wants you to pace your development and ensure that anything you create is built on a foundation of stability and integrity. Are you ready for an extreme makeover? With the sun and Saturn linking up, you’ll have the motivation to make a huge personal transformation. You will have to let go of the past in order to maximize future potential. Don’t be afraid to let go of whatever holds you back. I know it sounds cliche but it is true. On Sunday, love planet Venus coccons into Libra and your seventh house of partnerships until November 21. Here’s another push to join forces, Aries, so stay open to the idea of a joint venture. Venus rules women, so partner with interesting, creative and loving women you know and appreciate. They might be the ticket to a smoother sailing.
TAURUS
The Sun starts a month long tour of Scorpio and your seventh house of relationships this Monday, making two your magic number. Pairing up with other people is the name of the game. Give the renegade, lone wolf image a rest and begin the search for your perfect complement. Even if you ARE able to do it all by yourself, that approach is exhausting. It’s time to call for backup, Taurus, and blend your energy with another person. Saturn, the disciplinarian, is also in Scorpio, making it essential that you partner up with capable, trustworthy people who can walk their talk. Whether for business or romance, you don’t want to be left holding the bag while your partner runs around having a good time. Have you been over-compromising just to keep the peace in a relationship? You have needs too, Bull, so make sure you express them and bring back the balance. This is a week where casual relationships could move into a more serious state. From cohabitation to engagement to conjoining bank accounts, if your love is solid, making things official will help you feel more secure and centered in your bond.
GEMINI
The Sun warms up for a thirty-day tour of Scorpio and your sixth house of well-being. While the candies and chocolate bars are hardly in short order, you’re encouraged right now to embrace a healthier lifestyle. It’s not that you should eliminate your joie de vivre, but some moderation is in order. Add more greens to your plate instead of starches and center your socializing around heart-healthy activities. Meet friends for yoga and vegetarian entrees; pass over the lounges and opt for venues that have dance floors. All things natural, eco-friendly and organic will appeal to you now, which may herald a change to your eating habits, not to mention the beauty and cleaning products you use. You know the old saying about an apple a day. Preventative medicine is the best kind of all, so book a session with a holistic healer, chiropractor, masseuse or acupuncturist to keep your body tuned up. Since the sixth house rules digestion, consulting a nutritionist would be timely. You might also read about food combining, as putting together specific groups of food has been show to either slow down or speed up the body’s ability to process it. Your work life gets busy while the sun is in Scorpio for the next month, too. Adding to that push is weighty Saturn, which moved into Scorpio on October 5, and will be travelling at a close degree to the sun all week. Saturn rules authority figures, so make sure you’re getting in good with the decision-makers now.
CANCER
On Monday, the Sun enters Scorpio, lighting up your fifth house of glamour, romance and celebration for thirty days. There’s a hedonist side in every Crab, one who loves to eat, drink and make merry. With the sun in Scorpio, you’re ready to break every rule in the book. But not so fast, Cancer! Stern, structured Saturn is also in Scorpio and this week the two heavenly bodies will be traveling at a close degree to each other. While it’s fine to party and indulge, your mantra should be “all things in moderation.” Overdoing it while Saturn’s in the house is never a wise idea. But here’s the good news: with the sun and Saturn cosmically conjoined, you could make a huge splash in the public eye. Media exposure may be coming your way, so get ready for your close up. If you haven’t taken that public speaking training yet, look into workshops or one-on-one consultations. A little polish and a few confidence-boosting techniques are the only things that may be standing between you and the recognition you deserve. It’s time to let people see you in action, working your magic and putting a face to your behind-the-scenes efforts. Romance could really rev up over the coming thirty days, so try to crack that tight shell of yours. While your heart yearns for closeness, your defenses can be impenetrable. Fortunately, this sun-Saturn combo makes you quite resilient and more willing to take a chance on romance. Carpe Diem!
LEO
The Sun enters Scorpio and your domestic fourth house for a month, sending you back to your little nest to recharge and restructure. Home is where your heart is and you’ll definitely need more room in your schedule for personal time now. Although it’s hard for you to turn down invitations, you simply can’t afford to spread yourself so thin. Besides, charity begins in the home. The ladies in your life will play a starring role while the sun is in Scorpio, and these bonds could really strengthen this week, too. That’s because serious Saturn is also in Scorpio, bringing a weighty energy to the mix. Does your circle of female friends need an overhaul or upgrade? Toxic friends have a way of spilling their weird energy into your life, Leo, so don’t let them sink you.. Choose female friends that are happy, proactive, positive, and on a successful path—not ones who constantly needs rescuing. A powerful woman could take you under her wing this week, helping you develop your career and realign with your dreams. With the sun and Saturn cosmically conjoined in your fourth house, a home-based business idea could really kick into high gear. At the very least, do some development work on any such ventures. Being your own boss: that’s the Leo way.
VIRGO
LIBRA
As the brilliant sun joins heavyweight Saturn in Scorpio, your finances become a big focus now and it’s time to get serious about how you’re making and handling your cash. While the sun brings a dose of go-getter optimism, Saturn warns with a cautionary tale and a need for sensible balance of your accounts. You may feel motivated to pursue a job lead, associate with a client, or completely overhaul your company’s branding with a sophisticated update before the week is through. Just remember, Saturn’s mantra is “take it slow.” Shuttering a perfectly profitable enterprise or presenting your resignation before you have a new business lined up would be a misstep now. Fortunately, Libras understand that good things come to those who wait. Take small steps and your big leap will come before you know it. And what to do with your bounty once you’ve earned it? You’re the zodiac’s original Material Girl/Guy and money has been known to burn a hole in your silk-lined pocket. This would be the week to enlist a financial planner or start using money management software to track your earnings. Nobody says you should look like a bagger while tightening your purse, though. Get inside that jam packed closet of yours and dig out those fabulous cashmeres, wrap your body in soft and luxurious fabrics and FEEL your sensuality to the core. Your saving grace is to appreciate what you already have (and that is a LOT!), to get back in contact to nature (long walks anyone?) and reconnect with your beauty-loving self. Venus is in the house for a while and you have a chance to get back to your basics of charm and beauty. Nobody does it like you, Libra!
SCORPIO
With the sun moving into Scorpio for a month beginning Monday, it’s time to trade your "cool" for a more expressive stance. This is the beginning of your annual “birth month,” after all, a time when the planets hit the reset button in your life and give you a chance to start fresh, build anew, and totally reinvent yourself if you so desire. Some Scorpios have been busily rebuilding a major area of your lives when, on October 5, structured Saturn began a three-year tour of your sign, reminding you that “you’d better work!” But work doesn’t have to feel like drudgery now that the brilliant, beaming sun has entered the picture. This week, the Sun and Saturn are traveling at a close degree to each other, bringing both optimism and practical magic to the mix. Summon your inner courage and jump into a competition. You’ll be motivated by a challenge now and with your “never say die” attitude, you might just be the one newcommer who blows away the old boys' club with your fresh skill. This Sun-Saturn union may prompt a desire to be the boss, perhaps your own. It’s time to climb up the ladder one way or another and assume all responsibilities that come with it. Saturn’s mantra is “slow and steady wins the race,” so don’t expect this ascent to take place overnight. Some Scorpios may have to seriously earn (or re-earn) your stripes, by working diligently under a master. The next thirty days could bring exponential growth, however, so put your pride aside and do what needs to be done.
SAGITTARIUS
On Monday, the Sun retreats into Scorpio and your dreamy twelfth house for a month, making it time to retreat into a more mellow groove. This is the final chapter of your annual zodiac cycle. One month from now, the sun will be in Sagittarius, lighting you up with renewed aplomb. But before you can bring in the new, you’ve gotta be out with the old. With disciplined Saturn lining up with the sun in Scorpio, roll up your sleeves and do some serious decluttering, physically and metaphorically. Clear your physical space of excess and never-used goods. Your junk is another’s treasure, Sagittarius, so donate it to charity or to a loved one who will use and appreciate it. Organizing the basement or attic might just be your idea of a good time this week. Besides, you don’t need to bring any baggage into your cosmic New Year, which begins when the sun hits Sagittarius on November 22. That includes the emotional variety. Are there still some unused or outdated ideas lingering in your subconscious? Even an optimist like you can’t psyche herself out of her own deeper feelings. It’s time to process any pain, fear, or anger that you’ve been too busy to deal with, maybe mourn a loss or two and adjusting to a major transition. Give yourself the space to heal, bring in and accept the good vibrations of spiritual gurus or anyone who understands the workings of the human mind and of the universe. Your escapist tendencies could flare up, but running away only creates a temporary relief. That said, it wouldn’t hurt to get away from your usual environment, even for a day trip, this week. Go somewhere serene, where you have space to hear your own thoughts, but also a place that stimulates your creativity.
CAPRICORN
The Sun moves into Scorpio and your hyper-social eleventh house this Monday, marking a month of mingling with the masses. Socialize strategically, but don’t be a snob. Making friends from all walks of life is a hallmark of this cosmic transit; in fact, the more innovative the group, the better. You’re ready to explore some novel solutions to the stuck areas of your own life. If morale is lagging , motivate yourself back into action. Because you’re a workaholic by nature, you’ll need to set clear boundaries with coworkers and people, as they would come to expect that you will be on call 24/7. Even a taskmaster like you needs a break and this is the time to take it. You may need to rely on coworkers more than you’re comfortable with. Let go of control. They’ll figure out how to get the job done, even if you aren’t there to breathe down their necks. Give them the confidence and inspiration they need and you’ll be amazed by what the team can produce. Your ruling planet, Saturn, is also in Scorpio, and this week it’s traveling in a tight configuration with the sun. Since Scorpio rules your eleventh house of technology, this is an optimal week for working on your web presence. Get your personal or business site built or updated, polish up your social networking profiles, get down to creating your own blog. Connecting with people online could also serve up fruitful connections for your career
AQUARIUS
Get ready for another power surge. Since Saturn moved into Scorpio two weeks ago, there’s been a planetary push towards professional growth. This Monday, the sun begins a month long tour of Scorpio, giving you the ambition to advance. Expressing yourself through your career will be a big focus for the next month. While you are not usually defined by your job, it’s important that your work becomes a true reflection of your values and capabilities. If you thought about starting your own business, you might just get the nerve to go for it now. While the sun illuminates optimistic possibilities, Saturn’s mantra is “take it slow.” This Sun-Saturn conjunction marks the end of a luke-warm phase in your professional life. But before you leave a less than savoury time and place, look at your current workplace and see whether you can change something, move to another department where your capabilities will be showcased more and your work satisfaction enhanced. Do not fight authority (they end up always being right!), leave room for everyone else while to try to grab the best "seat in the house". In other words, changing your attitude towards the tried and true old job, is better than changing the work place altogether. Explore all possibilities before calling it quits for greener pastures.
PISCES
This week, you’re dreaming of distant lands. That’s because the sun is cruising into Scorpio and your distant dreams of travel ninth house. While you might be too busy to really escape, try to squeeze in a short trip over the next month’s time. Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure or both, there’s opportunity to be found beyond city limits. Expand your search radius when researching collaborators, clients, even dating options. The people you click with could be further from home base than you expect this week. One word of warning though: heavyweight Saturn is also in Scorpio, making it harder than usual to be your spontaneous self. You won’t be able to hop on a plane at a moment’s notice, so you’ll also have to develop these long-distance connections via the phone and Internet (hello Skype dates). Multicultural mingling is in for all Pisces this week too. Make a point to diversify your social options and connect with people from different backgrounds than your own. This sun-Saturn meetup could awaken your entrepreneurial nature. If you’ve toyed with the idea of being in business for yourself, now’s the time to get serious. Pisces who already own their own business will see a slow but steady progress this week and talks of expansion will be on the table. On Sunday, loving Venus swiftly slips into Libra and your sultry, sexy eighth house. It will get HOT....
Until next week, live, love and learn!