This month’s lunar eclipse in Aries underscores large themes of self-reliance, confidence, and discipline.
October 2
We should expect several weeks of romantic intensity and passion as Venus enters Scorpio and remains there until October 29. This is also a place for creative intensity. The things you find beautiful may take on a dark, mysterious, and even taboo quality until then.
October 4
A new cycle of organization and precision begins with the New Moon in Virgo. Virgo is the sign in
which we organize our internal world and then emulate that externally. This is a good time for housecleaning and general purification. However, be careful of excessive fussiness and nitpicking.
This New Moon happens in the Nakshatra of Hasta, symbolized by an open hand, denoting simultaneous attachment and detachment. Put attention toward what you want to manifest, but then accept the results of those actions.
October 5
We will feel a surge of confidence and aggression until the end of November as Mars enters Leo. Now is a time to fight the good fight and defend your principles. This renewed discipline is a welcome change, as Mars has been debilitated in Cancer since August – and we may have slid on our principles.
October 6-7
We should expect to feel some emotional heaviness and relationship intensity as the Moon joins Saturn and Rahu in Libra. There will also be an aspect from Jupiter, bringing grace and wisdom. But you may feel like being alone or have that feeling of loneliness even with your partner. This feeling is your soul crying for wholeness. Sit with it, rather than projecting it onto others.
October 10-11
Optimism, hope, and a higher purpose will be important themes as the Moon passes through Sagittarius and is aspected by Jupiter and Saturn. You may notice the places where your actions are not congruent with your principles and philosophies. Now is the time to walk the talk.
October 14-15
Your social duties and obligations will become important as the Moon passes through Aquarius. The Moon is aspected by Jupiter and also opposed by Mars at this time. Be careful arguing over your principles; instead, try to rally your adversaries around a common, uplifting theme.
October 16
Our physical, personal vitality may feel low for the next 30 days as the Sun enters Libra. A greater humility is possible as personal confidence turns to compromise, especially considering the Sun will be joined by Saturn and the North Node. The give-and-take of compromise and self-will is an important theme now.
October 18
Asserting and letting go of our personal will is a big theme with the Full Moon in Aries joined Ketu. This Full Moon is also a lunar eclipse, which shows that themes of self-interest and self-motivation will be pervasive for months. Expect some confusing, childhood frustrations to rear their heads now.
This Full Moon/eclipse happens in the Nakshatra of Ashwini, a Nakshatra related to metaphysical healing and swift action. There is enormous courage and mental innocence flowing now. These can be a catalyst for positive change and spiritual self-reliance.
October 21-22
Connection to loved ones and family are important when the Moon occupies Taurus. The Moon is aspected by Venus at this time, bringing creativity and connection. The Moon is exalted here, but you may feel a lot of attachment to your personal pleasures, values, and concepts.
October 24-25
Testing your beliefs will be important when the Moon joins Jupiter and Gemini. Closing the gap between what you truly comprehend (based on your experience) and what you believe (based on what inspires you) will be important. This process is important if our beliefs are going to truly transform our lives.
October 29-30
Expect a lot of emotional passion and enthusiasm when the Moon occupies Leo and joins Mars. This is a time of emotional courage and self-expression, but it can also bring about aggression and arguing. Emotional courage, not emotional neediness, is the key.
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Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the author of Yoga and Vedic Astrology and The Ascendant—108 Planets of Vedic Astrology. He is the founder of the American Academy of Vedic Art and Science which offers three levels of certification programs in Vedic Astrology. Currently the Academy has more than 120 students enrolled. Visit Sam’s website at: vedicartandscience.com.