Relationships continue to be a powerful theme in October and not just of the romantic variety. Venus returns home midmonth to Libra, and for some people, her dazzling link to both Uranus and Pluto could bring a very special, even somewhat electric connection into our world. But conversely, this can also be a month when those ties that are not working so well come sharply into focus, both from the Aries Full Moon of the 7th but a challenging Libra New Moon on the 21st.
Mercury the communicator moves into a deep but no-nonsense phase from the 6th but aligns with the powerful Mars for the last two weeks, and peaking as they do in their intense collaboration on the 20th, something could be pushed into the open, particularly where someone has been evasive or non-committal. Expect dramatic events on the world stage, perhaps around the equity markets or more revelations around corruption or what has been previously covered up.
Neptune inverts to Pisces on the 22nd, where he will be through to the 26th January. Neptune is the modern ruler of this sign, but joins with Saturn in enjoying one final check-in, in this overall sky journey which began around 152 years ago.
The Sun follows on from Mercury's earlier Square to Jupiter, following celestial suit in week three yet this requires care, for if we over-promise and under-deliver – not a great look, so keeping it real is key. Following on from this, the Sun joins with Mercury and Mars, moving into the passionate Scorpio, but in so doing goes into an immediate square with the modern ruler of the sign, the tiny but powerful Pluto. This can create intense power battles.
Mars adds to the earlier blend of Jupiter and Saturn in the last week, forging a Grand Water Trine. This helps us to take action but also take account of how we really feel. But as the Cosmic Curtain comes down on the month, Mercury speeds into detriment in the expansive Sagittarius but goes face to face with the restless Uranus, so where we do feel that something cannot be resolved, a final but sudden quick decision to seek liberation may occur.
