Amelia’s Blog

“The back porch is more secure, but the fun is in jumping the fences.” Marjorie Holmes

Venus is quincunx the North Node of destiny and life path for the next couple of days. This is an awkward aspect – the quincunx – indicating the need for constant adjustment.

If you are drawn to a new endeavor involving a relationship or financial opportunity,  it’s best to slow down now. Venus in Sagittarius can indicate wanting to move forward with a great rush of energy and enthusiasm. Venus in this sign loves adventure and is not averse to risk taking.

But the North Node is in  Taurus now, indicating the most effective  path to the future is slow, steady and well planned. Best to take your time  (especially with Mars retrograde) and reconsider to make sure any plans are solid.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A vast panorama of sand and time is unfolding; the pyramids and sphinx in their glory rise before the eye.

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

“The winds of grace are always blowing; it’s up to us to raise our sails.” Ramakrishna

“The bud
stands…
even for those things that don’t flower,
for everything flowers, from within, of self blessing.” Galway Kinnell

I went for a visit to my chiropractor this week and she mentioned to me that she had a very high number of people coming to her within the past couple of weeks who had  flare ups of conditions they haven’t had in years – most of the conditions being stress related.

It has been a stressful time for sure.

This weekend Mars  at 22 degrees of Gemini squares Neptune at 22 degrees of Pisces.  Squares are dynamic and present challenges that need to be overcome. This square presents a bit of conflict as Mars likes action and stirring things up and the retrograde cycle can cause delays and frustration. It’s best when Mars is retrograde to see how things unfold rather than initiating things if that is possible because more information may be coming in.

The planet Neptune is about spirituality, mysticism and also illusion and addiction. Neptune is associated with surrender. It’s a good time to let go of worries and frustrations and seek higher ground. It’s also a good time for focusing on the soul’s evolution.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Three fledglings in a nest high up in a tree.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“Hope is the thing with feathers.” Emily Dickinson

” So hope for a  great sea-change
On the far side of revenge.
Believe that a farther shore
Is reachable from here.
Believe in miracles
And cures and healing wells.”  Seamus Heaney

The Sun, Venus and Mercury are in a very positive alignment early this week as they form a trine with the Jupiter and Neptune conjunction. This alignment has been in effect for a week or so and will wind down as the week progresses.

The Jupiter/Neptune conjunction in Pisces bodes well for hope and inspiration. It also provides good timing to dream big – and make any necessary adjustments later. It benefits creative projects and spiritual growth.

The one caveat about this alignment is that retrograde Mars is forming a challenging aspect to it. Mars retrograde can be associated with frustration and impatience so it’s wise to keep that in mind.

The Mars retrograde transit lasts through mid – January and it’s wise throughout this time, when encountering obstacles or challenges, to slow down.

Mercury, Venus and the Sun will enter Sagittarius this week ushering in a good time to think about broadening your horizons – whether in the outer world through travel and exploration or in the inner world through study and learning.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”The king of the fairies approaching his domain.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

“Today like every other day, we wake up empty
and frightened. Don’t open the door to the study
and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument.

Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” Rumi

“All spiritual growth requires walking the quiet path of patience.” Rilke

Jupiter re-enters Pisces today, October 28 and will transit through the late degrees through December 20. This is a brief stint in Pisces and an excellent time for spiritual growth , creativity and intuition.

Mars will station retrograde on Sunday October 30 at 25 degrees of Gemini.  This transit will last through January 12, 2023. This indicates a time frame when it bodes well to rethink how we direct our will and power to manifest our intentions. Mars will be retrograde in Gemini indicating a good time to look at how our thoughts and speech play in this process and whether there is room for improvement.

It can be a frustrating time as Mars likes action and the retrograde motion indicates rethinking and revisioning rather than moving forward. If things feel challenging it’s wise to slow down and avoid impulsive speech and actions.

Mars will square Neptune during the retrograde period indicating a good time to make an extra effort to keep things clear.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Winter frost in the woods.”

 

“Asking the proper question is the central act of transformation. Questions are the key that cause the secret doors of the psyche to swing open.”Clarissa Pinkola Estes.

“It’s important to recognize  that forgiveness is more than mere words; it’s a heart attitude that induces a spiritual transformation.” Victoria Osteen

This week’s Solar Eclipse is Tuesday October 25 at 6:49  AM EDT.  The influences are very good at this time – the Sun, Moon and Venus are conjunct at 2 degrees of Scorpio.

A solar eclipse is basically a more powerful New Moon and offers a good time to plant the seeds of your intentions for the future. The influence of a New Moon is four weeks, but the influence of a New Moon eclipse is six months or more.

With Venus conjunct the Sun and Moon, it ushers in a more sociable time – a time that bodes well for friendship, socializing  and romance. It also bodes well for beautifying  your surroundings and bringing more pleasure and a sense of ease into your environment.

The sign of Scorpio is known for its transformational power. So there’s power to be had in terms of what you would like to transform in your life.

The only caveat for this time involves the challenging aspect with Jupiter which is a caution to avoid overindulgence as well as a tendency towards arrogance.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Neighbors help in a house-raising party in a small village.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

“We transform the world by what we find in the spiritual world.” Rudolph Steiner

“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly.” Richard Bach

This  week starts off with the Sun in a very favorable alignment with Mars – making this  a good time to take action. The Sun and Mars are both aligning favorably with Saturn- indicating a good time for pragmatics. Plan a good approach and go with practical steps and conclusions.

Venus and the Sun are moving up to a square to Pluto – the Lord of Transformation. This can indicate a time when concerns about scarcity may arise – particularly around issues of love, self esteem and finances. Squares in astrology present the opportunity for transformation of the issues involved so this is a good time for overcoming  challenges with a new or evolved approach.

Venus in Libra is forming a quincunx with Neptune, the planets of dreams, visions and illusions. This is a good aspect for inspiration, guidance from spiritual realms and for creative work.

Venus will trine Mars exactly this week indicating a good time to be in touch with what is really valuable to us in our own lives and in relationships.

We are entering a very busy time frame – with the upcoming eclipses on the 25th (at 2 degrees of Scorpio)  and November 8 (at 16 Taurus) and Mars turning retrograde on the 30th. All of these influences can be felt now indicating it bodes well to slow down, stay grounded and be patient.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is, “The sight of an autumn leaf brings to a pilgrim the sudden revelation of the mystery of life and death.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

“The fog comes
on little cat feet.

It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.” Carl Sandburg

“Thought is action in rehearsal.” Freud

The significant news this week  in astrology is that Mars, the god of action and desire will form a square Neptune, the stormy sea god who governs fog, on Wednesday. This is the first of three squares Mars will make to Neptune; the first is October 12, the second, November 19th and the final time  on March 14, 2023. This influence is likely to be with us throughout this time.

This influence can contribute to confusion and lack of clarity. It’s wise during this time to keep pragmatics in mind as Mars/Neptune contacts can have an illusory nature.

Mars is also slowing down to  station  retrograde at 25 degrees of Gemini on October 30.  The retrograde period (October 30- January 12)  in general will slow things down. It doesn’t mean there won’t be progress; it just is likely to come more slowly.

A good use of the retrograde period is to look at  how we direct our will and take action to accomplish goals.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A young gypsy emerging from the woods gazes at far cities.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda hill

“Soul is where the fires of our passions burn. It is where our love is most alive. The soul longs for this deeper love. for a connection between form and formlessness, for  a continuum between earth and the divine.” Benjamin Shield

“We want our lives to catch fire and burn, not smolder.” Gregg Levoy

The Moon waxes Full Sunday October 9 at 4:55 PM EDT. This is a fiery Full Moon at 16 degrees of Aries. This sign is known for its courage and  determination. In this fiery element there is passion and the ability to burn through obstacles in our way.

Chiron, the asteroid of the Wounded Healer is conjunct the Moon at this time.  Chiron influence is about the soul’s journey and about  evolving in a direction of increased wholeness. It is also about healing fragmentation. In  shamanic terms  this is akin to soul retrieval – retrieving parts of the soul that have fragmented off due to trauma.

This influence can bring up issues which point the way to how we need to evolve. It’s a good time to look at emotional and psychological needs and how best to meet them.

The Moon conjunct Chiron can also be a more vulnerable time emotionally so it’s wise to keep appropriate boundaries in mind.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Brightly clad nature spirits dancing in the warm dying light.”

 

 

 

 

 

“The messages left by intuition are highly personal and they have to be read by the part of the mind that is particularly suited to their translation. They may deal with symbols, for example, instead of the good clear alphabets we’re used to.” Jane Roberts

Mercury stations direct Sunday October 2 at 5:07 AM EDT at 24 degrees of Virgo. For the next few days it bodes well to heed any intuitions or insights that surface that represent a culmination of information.

Three planets – Mercury, Saturn and Pluto will end their retrograde motion in October- Pluto will station direct  on the 8th and Saturn on the 23rd.

One of the Sabian symbols of this time is,”The sight of an autumn leaf brings to a pilgrim the sudden revelation of the mystery of life and death.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

 

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and  rightdoing,
There is a field. I’ll meet you there.

When the soul lies down in that grass,
The world is too full to talk about .
Ideas, language, even the phrase each other
Doesn’t make any sense.” Rumi

“The more uncertain I have felt about myself, the more has grown up in me a feeling of kinship with all things.” Carl Jung

Early this week Mercury and Venus will be conjunct and  forming a favorable alignment with Pluto. If there are ways you’d like to improve your relationships or your orientation towards them, this week would provide good timing for thinking more deeply about that.

Mars in Gemini is moving up to a harmonious trine with Saturn this week.  This indicates a good time for planning and for work. It bodes well for the tempering of energy as Mars can be impulsive about moving forward but Saturn provides caution and demands thoroughness. This provides a good balance for short term/long term planning.

In general under the Mars/Saturn influence it’s wise to slow down and avoid rushing.

Venus moves into Libra on Thursday. and will move up to an opposition to Jupiter. This is a great combination for fun and pleasure but given Jupiter has an “over the top” side also , its best to watch for overreaction and overindulgence.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”Having an urgent task to complete, a woman doesn’t look to any distractions.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill