In the early weeks of October the Sun moves through the engaging sign of Libra. This is the sign of collaborative endeavors and relatedness. As an air Libra is addicted to "knowing." And because we can't really know everything about anything, Libra will vacillate. Yet Libra is also the sign that builds bridges; between people, concepts, objectives, or whatever else has captured its interest. If you are new to the neighborhood find a Libra to show you around, as Venus the planet of beauty, prosperity and affable relations rules this sign. On October 1^st Mercury the planet of communications moves into investigative Scorpio lending an element of depth and one pointed focus to communications this month. The planet of imagination and inspiration, Neptune, will be favorably aspected by many of the personal planets through October's first two weeks: Mars on 10/4, the Sun on 10/10, Venus on 10/13 and Mercury on 10/15, as well as the Moon's weekly aspects. Neptune lends an element of enchantment/magic, or longing/discontent, to whatever it touches. When we find our life devoid of magic we realize a longing for 'something more,' even if we don't know what that something is. Neptune can inspire or confuse depending on ones capacity to feel reverence. In these weeks make time for whatever connects you to Beauty, as both Libra and Neptune operate optimally when they experience a daily dose of natural splendor.

The Aries Full Moon at 9:13 PM on October 6^th occurs on the Venus/Mars midpoint symbolizing the vitality (Mars) of love (Venus), the union between sexes, and the artistic power of creation. Certainly this is a Full Moon for romance and one to one connections. On Oct 10^th the Sun trines Neptune as Mercury trines Uranus allowing for persuasive originality, inventive insightful thought and creativity.

Mid October finds the Sun, Mars and Venus traveling in a tight group that forms opportunity aspects to Pluto the planet of change and Saturn the planet of authority while Mercury and Jupiter are conjunct in shrewd detail orientated Scorpio. From October 14^th - 22^nd the interconnections between these planets can bring about the manifestation of greater accomplishment and power. On Oct 21^st at 11:57 PM the Libra New Moon occurs again on the Venus/Mars midpoint emphasizing the power of relationship. Mercury and Jupiter joined in Scorpio enjoy a sense of mystery and passion at this Moon while the square from Saturn could have us working late to meet deadlines.

On Monday October 23^rd the Sun and Mars enter desire orientated Scorpio. This is the sign of the discerning observer: the detective, the hypnotist, and the shaman. On this day Mercury and Jupiter square off with Saturn indicating one might not want to make serious decisions just yet. On Tuesday the 24^th Venus also enters Scorpio. Mercury turns retrograde on 10/28, revisiting its trek through Scorpio allowing us to catch up on cleaning, paperwork and sorting through what is needed and what is not. On Sunday 10/29 daylight savings time ends so remember to turn your clocks back. On this day Neptune finally turns direct after months of appearing to move backward through Aquarius. Neptunes direct motion may stimulate Saturnian dynamics for those with planets in the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, re-kindling issues around commitment, authority, and limitation as well as stressing professional focus and attainment with the likelihood of some type of finalization occurring. Mercury conjoins Jupiter on Monday the 30^th creating an optimistic and expansive dynamic all day. All Hallows Eve has the Moon in visionary Pisces conjoined with unpredictable Uranus creating a magical trine to the Sun, Venus, Mercury and Jupiter in mystical Scorpio. Saturn the planet of responsibility squares Mercury and Jupiter lending a perhaps much needed grounded energy to an otherwise wild and daring holiday dynamic.