This week’s astrology forecast:

September 28th - 0ctober 4th

 Message for the week:

This week starts off with considerable background tension building towards one of the most volatile periods of the year with Mars heading to an opposition with Pluto in a T-Square with Mercury by week’s end. If you can harness this intense, powerful energy and direct it towards something you want to accomplish, you can achieve much. The danger of this volatile, explosive energy is its destructive potential if triggered—pray for peace.

Venus also turns retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday for the next six weeks, just in time for Halloween and All Saints Day, when the veil between the realms is paper thin. A time to reevaluate and realign with where you are in your most intimate relationships—are they aligned with what you most value? Relationships from the past can reappear during Venus retrograde periods, whether literally, or through reminiscing. 

The reality check comes this Sunday when the Sun is opposite reality-enforcing Saturn. Picture someone who quits his or her job during yesterday’s rageful energy and wakes up the next morning realizing they are unemployed. The consequences of actions taken or not taken come home to roost with Saturn’s opposition—a bit like the sign in the store that reads, “If you break it you must pay”. Of course, in Saturn’s ultimate fairness, if you don’t break in you don’t have to pay.

All in all, a good week to watch your karmic p’s and q’s—plant good seeds and tend to them and good plants will grow. Although the high road is always available, this week may take a bit more attention to stay the course. 

Monday, 9/28: The Moon enters Taurus this morning in an aggravating square to irritable Mars moving into an even more aggravating square to shadowy Pluto midday. Keep a close check on anger today—give it an inch and it will take a mile. The Sun is trine to evolutionary Uranus, which can definitely help you move beyond any problems that may present themselves. A Carl Jung quote comes to mind, “We don’t really solve our problems, we outgrow them.” Sweet resolve is available tonight when the Moon is opposite Venus, tickling the desire for affection.

Tuesday, 9/29: A little bit of shopping therapy might be in order today with the Moon in “I like nice things” Taurus in a motivational square to extravagant Jupiter as its only aspect. If you are going to make purchases, it might be wise to set limits ahead of time so you don’t break the bank with this indulgent energy. Mercury is opposite Chiron, making one vulnerable to “poor me” mentality—be aware of your wounds, but reach for the healing.

Wednesday, 9/30: Mercury enters investigative Scorpio, prodding the mind to discover what is going on beneath the surface and behind the scenes. Scorpio would rather face a hard truth than a comfortable lie. The Moon enters inquisitive Gemini this morning and gets a cosmic boost with sextiles to Mars and Neptune, a trine to Pluto, and ultimately a conjunction with electrifying Uranus this evening. Expect profound and meaningful interactions with others through the day and exciting insights and breakthroughs this evening.

Thursday, 10/1: A smooth and interesting day with the Moon in inquisitive Gemini in harmonious sextiles to both stabilizing Saturn and expansive Jupiter, leading to sustainable growth. An excellent day for business transactions.

Friday, 10/2: Mercury is in a T-Square to the Mars opposite Pluto aspect. The Moon starts the day in mentally active Gemini moving into emotionally sensitive Cancer mid-day. You may feel a little spacey in the early evening while the Moon is square to dreamy Neptune, however, clarity returns and a smooth evening unfolds with the Moon moving into a trine with communicative Mercury. Mars’s normal aggressive attitude is softened with a flowing trine to lofty Neptune—great for dancing!

Saturday, 10/3: A head’s up day with Mars opposite Pluto, when a little bit of anger can spark a whole lot of rage. Stay away from things that upset you and get you angry—harness this energy towards something you want to do, rather than against anything, to get the best of this intense energy. You may feel like staying in the safety of your own bed in the early morning when approaching life can feel daunting with the Moon in emotionally sensitive Cancer challenged by a square to the Sun and opposite heavy-handed Saturn. Venus also turns retrograde in Scorpio, bringing an inner reevaluation of your intimate relationships and how they are currently working for you.

Sunday, 10/4: Reality check day with the Sun opposite obstacle-laden Saturn, bringing clarity as to what is working and not working in your life—face the tough truths. The Moon is in watery, introspective Cancer to start the day, moving into fiery, extroverted Leo this afternoon. A good night for dancing your socks off with the Moon trine inspirational Neptune moving into a conjunction to the passionate Mars opposite Pluto aspect.

May the stars be with you!

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