This week’s astrology forecast:

October 19th – 25th

 Message for the week:

 There is a considerable amount of astrological activity occurring this week beginning with Venus in Scorpio, and its need for control in relationships, clashing with Pluto in Aquarius’s need for freedom on Monday, when Venus squares Pluto—bringing to the surface that which has been buried and hidden in relationships. In good relationships, this can reawaken the hunger for deep passion and intimacy. However, this can also bring up issues around jealousy, fear of abandonment or betrayal, buried resentments and unresolved wounds from the past—a plethora of shadow material.

The highroad with Pluto work is transformation, releasing what you no longer value and find pleasure in (Venus), to discover who you are becoming. “Purge who you aren’t to become who you are” is a good mantra for getting the best from this powerful, transformative energy.

Scorpio remains in the spotlight as the Sun moves into Scorpio and conjuncting Venus on Friday. Love and passion coming together makes for a good weekend for romance and dating.

Mercury turns retrograde on Saturday for the next three weeks, so get important documents signed and important agreements settled before the retrograde begins. Relationships get a reprieve from the tumultuous energy they have been going through, when Venus retrogrades back into Libra Friday. Venus in Libra seeks cooperative, harmonious relationships—ahh! Peace restored.

The week culminates with a Full Moon in Taurus in a T-square to Pluto on Sunday. This can shake your sense of financial security and bring up buried issues and resentments around shared resources. A good time to examine your finances like a forensic accountant and eliminate unneeded expenses with a close eye on what is fair and not fair concerning all financial issues with others.

A main lesson for this potent week: You can have as much freedom as you are willing to grant to others.

Monday, 10/19: Venus is square to eruptive, transformative Pluto, bringing buried issues in relationships to light, which need to be worked through. It can also be a time when you become starkly aware of what aspects of your relationships you have outgrown and no longer find value in. The Moon is in high-flying Aquarius trine to innovative, intuitive Uranus this morning, awakening future-vision and the path forward. The Moon will then move into a sextile to sustaining Saturn, giving you the wherewithal to carry out your plans. Don’t let opinions (yours or others) stand in the way of a good evening while the Moon is opposing feisty Mars—better to walk away than to engage in arguments that no good can come from.

Tuesday, 10/20: A highly charged day with the Moon in highly independent Aquarius opposite Jupiter and Mars, activating huge goals and ambitions—perhaps too big. The Moon is also in an aggravating square to Mercury creating a volatile T-square and bringing up strong resistance to other people’s ideas and opinions. Not the best day for cooperative endeavors—best to stick with projects you can do in your own way at your own pace.

Wednesday, 10/21: A smooth and gentle morning with the Moon entering soft-hearted Pisces in a flowing trine to charming Venus. You may have to deal with something unexpected this afternoon when the Moon squares unpredictable Uranus, however a smooth and enjoyable evening is available. With the Sun opposite the wounded healer Chiron, it might be best to put up a roadblock to any self-pity. No good ever comes from it for you or others—don’t go there.

Thursday, 10/22: You may feel a bit muddled this morning with the Moon in Pisces quincunx to Mars. Surrender to the day and a peaceful, easy-going path unfolds with deep and meaningful conversations possible with others with the Moon moving into a flowing trine to communicative Mercury.

Friday, 10/23: The Sun enters deep-diving Scorpio today, conjunct romantic Venus, making for one of the best days for dating and romance. The Moon starts the day in “go with the flow” Pisces, moving into “time to take action” Aries midday. The Moon is conjunct Neptune this afternoon, inspiring idealism, and moving into sextiles to both Pluto and Uranus this evening, will facilitate you moving forward on your vision.

Saturday, 10/24: Mercury turns retrograde for the next three weeks, pulling the mind inward and towards the past—excellent for tying up loose ends, not so good for starting new ventures. The fiery enthusiasm of the Moon in Aries is dampened a bit in the early morning, being conjunct weighty Saturn, bringing awareness to pressing responsibilities. However, an active and exciting day unfolds with the Moon moving into harmony with assertive Mars, fortifying courage and boldness.

Sunday, 10/25: Venus enters one of the signs that she is strongest in, Libra, awakening a desire for greater peace and harmony in relationships. An upbeat morning with the Moon in Aries trine to fortunate Jupiter, fueling a positive outlook on the day’s potentials. The Moon is conjunct Chiron and opposite Venus this afternoon, activating a strong desire for affection and sensual pleasures. The Moon moves into down-to-earth Taurus in the late afternoon, leading to the Full Moon occurring at 9:12 PM PDT in a T-square to Pluto. This is a powerful Full Moon, triggering all types of buried issues (Pluto) around security, finance, and shared resources (Taurus/Scorpio). A good time to examine your savings/debt ratio and how you honestly feel about all shared expenses with others.

May the stars be with you!

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