October 2023 Astrology ~ HIDE UNDER A ROCK! (As you Blast Off Massive Amounts of Karma!) + more

Here are some top points to know about the October 2023 Astrology. See my October 2023 Horoscope Videos/Podcasts  for more details and also in the date specific notes towards the end of this written report:

1. We have a drastic imbalance of salty to sweet transits this month, be extra aware as chaotic forces will be supercharged at this time. Fortunately, we have 6 brilliant trines scattered throughout the month to help balance out the mischief.

2. We are FULLY in eclipse season! We have two powerful eclipses in October 2023 and both of them will become super active with potential for news related to these eclipses coming in August or September. Eclipse season begins around 4-6 weeks BEFORE the actual eclipses so we may even see some August manifestations raring up. 

Changes to the Me/We sectors and My stuff/Our stuff arenas are major themes from these two eclipse cycles.

We have the second of the Aries/Libra eclipse cycle which began earlier in 2023 with the Black Moon Eclipse in Aries on April 20. For this cycle, we have a Solar eclipse at 21° of Libra on October 14.

This is a powerful time of closing out of themes and storylines that began in towards the end of 2021, when the Taurus/Scorpio Eclipse cycle began. The last of this cycle occurs October 28, 2023 with a lunar eclipse at 5• of Taurus. Major endings and new beginnings are very likely now!

3. Venus retrograde cycle is finally finished! — Venus pre-transit shadow period begins June 19 and stretched to July 23 when it officially shifted into retrograde, staying retrograde until September 4, with the post-transit shadow period lasting until October 6, 2023.

Venus-ruled areas like love, money, self-esteem, beauty, design, and decorating all went through tests and hopefully upgrades in recent months. We now have those storylines behind us after the first week of October as Venus is rolling forward at full speed.

4. Mercury is fully direct! Anything stalled out in August and September  may start to blast forward.

This forward motion will be very helpful in making decisions from the major eclipse news that will be pending this month for many.

5. Strong Libra and Scorpio energies dominate this month and beyond.

The Sun, Mercury, and Mars in Libra bring desire and opportunities to connect meaningfully with others. Cooperation and togetherness are two wonderful potentials of this time. Antagonism and arguing are two not-so-great potentials. Someone (or you) may be seeking to be a contrarian, causing conflict. Peace and accord can prevail, especially if these are your priorities.

Libra energies can help you find solutions through connecting with others and the more you use this energy intentionally, the more likely you are to solve pending issues through the power of combining forces with others.

Scorpio transits of the Sun, Mercury, and Mars bring massive intensity. The urge to merge is deepened with the shifts into Scorpio as legal matters and shared money topics come into the forefront. Emotions will be high this month from these Scorpio influences, as well as the two eclipses.

Scorpio energies rule mysterious forces that are often unspoken but felt deeply. Connecting to higher help, through prayer, angels, meditation, and more, can assist with finding solutions and creating powerful positive shifts.

Sweet boosts are more likely on or around these days: 3, 13, 19-20, 21-22, 22, 24, 29, and 31.

Drama or stress are more likely in the days around: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9-10, 10-11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, and 29.

Notable Moon Dates: These Moons are Supercharged and carry the energy of THREE Moons each since they are eclipses.

October 14 — New Moon/Solar Eclipse at 21° of Libra

October 28 — Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse at 5° of Taurus

CHECK OUT MORE OCTOBER 2023 HIGHLIGHTS:

** Note: Often the effects of planetary transits are felt before or after the actual day the transit occurs. Also note that dates may shift a day or so depending on your time zone. Also note that general transits can effect people differently depending on many factors, including transits to the individuals personal charts.
 

MY TOP FAVE ASPECTS OF OCTOBER 2023:

Earth Trines this month bring Mega Manifestation - These are all great for taking important steps for things you hope to be successful and long-term - They can help you bring things from the world of ideas to the tangible reality :)

October 3 ~ Mercury in Virgo Trine Pluto in Capricorn

October 21-22 ~ Venus in Virgo Trine Jupiter in Taurus

October 31 ~ Venus in Virgo Trine Uranus in Taurus

Water Trines this month bring Sweet Connections & Spiritual Insights - These are wonderful for receiving powerful healing and information from the ethereal or subconscious realm and perfect for quiet personal pursuits or having deep and fulfilling experiences with others.

October 13 ~ Mars in Scorpio Trine Saturn in Pisces

October 22 ~ Mercury in Scorpio Trine Saturn in Pisces

October 24 ~ Sun in Scorpio Trine Saturn in Pisces 

Top Aspects to Be Extra Careful & Awareful:

A series of oppositions this month bring potentials for conflict and feeling torn between competing options or needs. On the plus side, oppositions are often exactly what we need to bust out of a limiting matrix we have been stuck in. Using this energy for intentional transformation can be VERY productive. Look at the challenges from a higher perspective to find clues for unraveling the negative patterns and watch the magic.

October 2 ~ Mercury in Virgo Opposing Neptune in Pisces

October 9-10 ~ Venus in Virgo Opposing Saturn in Pisces

October 10-11 ~ Sun in Libra Opposing Chiron in Aries

October 14 ~ Mercury in Libra Opposing Chiron in Aries

October 28 ~ Mars in Scorpio Opposing Jupiter in Taurus

October 28 ~ Mercury in Scorpio Opposing Jupiter in Taurus

A stressful square this month increases the need for awareness protection. It is not time to antagonize anyone, especially if they are already on edge. If you are in a sketchy situation, it could be best to steer clear of aggravating it at this time. It may be time to find a safe space for the short term and get a plan together for the long term.

October 8 ~ Mars in Libra Square Pluto in Capricorn

I have posted September & October 2023 Horoscope videos on my Youtube channel.

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