For the week of October 23rd thru the 30th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:
Aries
On Saturday Mercury stations for its retrograde phase which lasts until November 13th. At these Mercury stations we are asked to pull back, center ourselves and turn the focus within. This prevents us from taking any mis-steps, or cause any mishaps. But as Mercury stations it is looking at your ruling planet Mars puffing out its chest, and eager to have its own say. Conflicted between wanting to throw all caution to the wind, while also knowing that there are consequences in this weather for what we say and do, we stand at the precipice, ready to leap in, but not without some kind of life preserver. Mercury/Mars does give you the courage of your voice. But in this case it might be wiser to speak with right actions rather than blurting things out, out of eagerness or frustration. Pace yourself. Breathe before you say something you will later regret. Don’t rush. One lesson to take out of the upcoming Mercury retrograde period, is that sometimes the less said the better. It will all be misconstrued any way, or even worse come back to haunt you later. Do take notes for when the air clears. You’ll want to make sure they are listening when you finally do have your say.
Taurus
On Monday we have a Full Moon in the early degrees of Taurus. Those Taureans born in the early days of the sign, or have the early degrees rising, will feel this one coming. Full Moons are illuminating and revealing. They allow us to see things more objectively. This could be due to something coming to some sort of culmination, an ending or a final conclusion. Many a Taurus is being asked to take greater control over their lives. But in order to do this well, you are being asked to pay attention to those things over which you do have control, and those that you simply do not. There is something here about being brought in alignment with your soul’s behests. Like there is a rhyme and reason to all this. As a result this week could feel like something of a turning point for so many reasons. The Full Moon, Venus and now Mercury retrograde. But intertwined with all that is hope. Use the retrogrades to reassess, get second opinions, consult experts and do the research. It is not necessarily a good time to make lasting promises, or sign contracts. And you may not necessarily want to share everything on your mind without thinking about it first. But it is a good time to re-think old promises, and hash out your mutual expectations with others.
Gemini
Gemini often has a second sense about the phases of Mercury. They can anticipate a retrograde phase days before it happens.You not only see it in the missed messages, the technological glitches and mishaps. You feel it inside. This particular retrograde could find you embroiled in a maelstrom of appointments, schedules, work issues, and maybe some health considerations, that need reviewing. This is when you might want to revisit an old issue, or get a 2nd opinion. Do focus in on, and get yourself back on track with the things that support your general well-being. Not necessarily a good time to start something new, but it can be a time of reevaluation. With both Mercury and Venus retrograde, you might want to make yourself, your health and well-being more of a priority. If you find yourself distracted or over-extended, look for constructive ways to channel the excess energy in a productive way. This is a busy and physical retrograde. Walk it out. Reorganize your work place, clear off your desk, or catch up on old projects that had been placed on the back burner of your life. Take one day at a time, with one foot in front of the other, and you can get a lot accomplished if channeled in this way.
Cancer
Full Moons can be illuminating. And the Full Moon on Monday may be particularly so. Secrets are revealed, we come to conclusions, we see things that can no longer be ignored. The elephant in the room that you’ve been trying to ignore, can no longer be ignored, the things that you’ve been putting off, are going to keep annoying you till they are finally completed. This Full Moon is trying to show you what needs doing in order to get your life back on track. On Saturday, Mercury stations for its retrograde phase which will last until November 13th. Generally speaking Mercury in its retrograde phase has a terrible reputation. We blame it for everything that can possibly go wrong in our lives, And this retrograde phase of Mercury will likely have its own moments of distraction and annoyance. However, when Mercury in Scorpio is retrograde, it can also be a source of inspiration for Cancer, allowing you to connect with your heart center in some meaningful and personal way. Scorpio is a deep and soulful sign, that usually speaks without the necessity of words which can sometimes get in the way and come out all sideways when Mercury is retrograde. Pause, reflect, step back and think about what you want to say, and the way you wish to convey it, before you do speak. But also know that a great deal can also be expressed with gestures, actions, and sometimes it is better to just say nothing at all. Knowing when this is true can make all the difference.
Leo
The Full Moon on Monday could prove to be incredibly illuminating, as it brings things to some sort of culmination or conclusion. Things that you may have been trying to avoid, will no longer allow you the privilege of doing so. Truths are being revealed. And we can no longer look away. This can be a good thing. Allowing you to get back on track with your life, and focus on the things that you know you do have control over, rather than feeling like you are being led along by the the whims of fate. You are entering a period of deep reflection and reminiscence. Mercury is stationing retrograde this weekend, and as it does so it is drawing you all the way back, perhaps to some of the earliest years of your life. Reflecting on the past can help you to make sense of the present. This is how we learn. It could also bring some valuable tools to navigate some of the retrograde distractions and feelings of being scattered or over-extended. What it is good for is reconnecting with family, and internally processing recent changes. It can also be a good time to investigate and familiarize yourself with your roots, your past, your culture or your ancestors. Don’t be surprised if some long hidden secrets are revealed in the process. Things aren’t always what they appear to be. So having these times for reflection and personal insight, can help to fill in some of the blanks. And thereby make sense of the present by reflecting on the past.
Virgo
Mercury, your ruling planet, appears to be coming to a dead stop this week, as it stations for its retrograde phase which will last until November 13th. In the sign of Scorpio there is a lot of emphasis on the ways that you use your voice, and the things that you fill your mind with. And that includes what and how you say it, and whether or not you should or should not share everything that you are thinking about. There will almost be this urgency to want to share your thoughts. Just know that they may not be received in the way that you intend them to. Words have this way of just tumbling out in this weather. And could be regrettably so. It does not help if you are feeling particularly over-extended, rushed or otherwise distracted. This is not a time for assumptions or major decisions. However it is a great time for investigation, gathering and processing what you have been learning. Be wary of making mistakes, or making promises you cannot keep. Make sure you have all the facts. The busier you are the more important it is for you to find opportunities to allow your mind to settle. Take solitary walks. Allow your mind to turn within in order to do some serious reflection. Find some quietude. And then approach your life one piece at a time, one day at a time in order to examine and make sense of the recent events of your life.
Libra
Your ruling planet Venus continues its retrograde journey this week as it returns to your sign for some unfinished business over the weekend. She also culminates with the Full Moon on Monday, placing your heart and all of your longings on the altar of life. Full Moons can be revealing. And there can be an element of vulnerability with this Moon. But they can also bring things to some sort of culmination or conclusion. These can either be confirming, or they can show you the results or consequences of previous actions, events or decisions. Which in turn can serve as something of a turning point. But even with the Full Moon co-opting the proceedings, there is likely to be an energetic shift as Venus returns to your sign. One that can feel less intense. One in which she attempts to restore the equilibrium, and regain some balance and much needed harmony in your life. And that will be true despite any distractions and mishaps being conjured by Mercury’s retrograde station which also occurs this weekend. There is something to be said for stepping back and seeing things objectively. There could even be some financial or other concerns that compel you to do so. Are you needing to balance the books? Venus retrograde and now Mercury have been asking you to make yourself more of a priority. What are the things that you do want to spend your valuable time, money and resources on? What are the things that are truly worth your while? Focus on the most important priorities first, and you will find that everything else will soon fall into place.
Scorpio
Here we are entering Scorpio season, only to be inundated with first Venus and now Mercury retrograde in your sign. Allow yourself to go within with the retrogrades. It is a time of reflection. This will be more so after that powerful Full Moon on Sunday/Monday. Full Moons are times of culmination. And this one is shining a light on you. Bask in the light of the Full Moon. It is showing you something about the ways that you have been growing and evolving. By turning within you are confronted with yourself. Not in a critical way. But in a way that you can more fully appreciate who you are, and all that you have to offer. The next few weeks are going to feel busy. Like you are being stretched beyond your limits. If that is the case, make the effort to balance all the activity with down times that allow you to go within, find yourself. For when you find yourself, you will also find your potential. There is an element of caution with this Mercury retrograde. There is an urgency to want to share all of your thoughts with others. But note that there will be a tendency to say too much. Therefore pace yourself before you speak. Practice what you plan to say in your head first. Then when you know that you are ready to speak, speak from the heart and soul. You will know that you have succeeded by the way that people sit up and take notice.
Sagittarius
Now that Mercury is stationing for its retrograde phase this weekend, you could be feeling especially scattered and distracted. This is not unusual for this particular retrograde. But in order not to get caught up in the maelstrom, you might want to take some time out of your busy life for reflection and quietude. It could be hard to do. But not doing so will make us all feel stressed out. If this is true, step back, breathe and momentarily look within. Doing so is almost essential right now. It allows you to process and assimilate all of the events that have brought you to this place in time. It puts things in perspective. It also allows you to tie up some loose ends in the process. Don’t be surprised if secrets from the past are revealed, or you find yourself seeing things in a whole new light. What you are discovering during the retrograde phase of Mercury which lasts until November 13th, can help to bring healing and closure to the past. And in the process it can also make you more aware of certain gifts that you had been neglecting, tucked away in the back corner of your psyche, gathering dust and hidden behind all the commotion of everyday life. In order to better access these, allow yourself those moments of reflection. For whatever efforts you make in this direction will greatly benefit your mental and emotional well-being.
Capricorn
With first Venus retrograde, and now Mercury as well, don’t be surprised if you find yourself reassessing certain partnerships, alliances or group affiliations. These retrogrades, along with the Full Moon on Sunday/Monday can bring moments of clarity, in which you see people and their situations precisely for what they are. The retrograde phase of Mercury in Scorpio allows you to step back in order to reevaluate how you feel about these. It also would not be surprising to find yourself touching base with old friends, and catching up on old times. It is during the retrograde phases that we find ourselves reflecting, reminiscing and recalling the past. This reflection allows us to make better sense of our present circumstances. Use the retrograde phase of Mercury, which lasts until November 13th, to step back, reprocess and assimilate all of these. It can help you to reassess not only your expectations of others (and they of you), but how these may also impact your hopes and dreams for the future. For in the process of reflection you could find yourself reconnecting with the things that your younger self longed for. And one thing you may find is that these are no longer valid for where you are now. Mercury retrogrades are often times when we do these updates, getting those hopes and dreams more in alignment with your present self.
Aquarius
Aquarius is a sign that thrives on its own authenticity and the ability to swim against the tide and yet remain undaunted. The capacity to be your own person even when the rest of the world is intent on getting you to conform. We’re all going to be feeling the Full Moon in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius this week, but no one will be feeling it half as much as you all are. This is when you are bound to see the results and ramifications of changes that have been occurring in your life since Pluto first entered your sign. The Full Moon such as this one is, could even help to reorient you, or see things in a whole new light. In a way that you can never un-see things again. This can give you pause. All the more so with Mercury stationing this weekend for its retrograde phase which will last until November 13th. These are times of reassessment and reorientation. And are much needed in this weather that seems to be stretching people beyond their capacity. Rather than getting caught up in the maelstrom of your life, focus in on the priorities. Ask yourself what are those things that need to take precedence. This will help to balance some of the too-muches of the retrograde phase of Mercury. And seek moments of solitude and reflection where and when you can. This is not a time of commitment. But it is a time to reflect on all of the events that have brought you to this place and time.
Pisces
Now that Mercury will be in its retrograde phase, it would not be unusual for you to want to readdress and review what you do or do not believe to be true, what you do or do not know on a certain subject. There is an element of impulsivity with this retrograde, but it would be wise not to make assumptions, or leap into things without testing the water first. Become informed. The retrograde phase of Mercury in Scorpio allows us to go deeper, to become more knowledgeable about a subject. This is when we are asked to reflect on previous events in our lives, or choices we have made, in order to further process, assimilate and understand where we might want to go from here. Beliefs, and knowledge and understanding can evolve and grow when Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio. This helps us to put things in context with where we are now. And it could be helpful to sort things out in our own minds before we decide to share our ideas with others. Become more informed. Review. Reassess. It gives you the advantage of parsing out any mistaken notions and getting you more in tune with the way things actually are. And sometimes we can learn even more from our mistakes than we do from our successes. Even if that does require having to go back to the drawing board again.