Episode 262 | Scorpio New Moon: A Fellowship Supper!
On this very busy week, Mercury finishes its Scorpio journey with a flurry of planetary points earlier than it enters adventurous Sagittarius. Feisty Mars trines altruistic Neptune and opposes Pluto for some tug-of-war, earlier than coming into Leo for an extended go to. The spooky Scorpio New Moon encourages deep conversations over a fellowship supper. Venus’ facet to Saturn assessments our needs, and its facet to Jupiter brings extra of them. And a listener query about your start chart and your very best profession. Plus: Demanding treats, lobbying for Thai meals, and eating with the lifeless!
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[1:20] Mars trines Neptune (Oct. 28, 5:31 am PDT) at 27°34’ Most cancers-Pisces. Stick up for individuals who can not rise up for themselves. Create artwork that evokes emotion, empathy and compassion.
[2:45] Venus squares Saturn (Oct. 28, 6:35 am PDT) at 12°58’ Sagittarius-Pisces, on the Sabian symbols 13 Sagittarius, A widow’s previous is delivered to mild and 13 Pisces, A sword in a museum. Would you like one thing badly sufficient to beat obstacles to get it and to pay what it’s going to value?
[5:07] Mercury opposes Uranus (Oct. 30, 3:15 pm PDT) at 25°56’ Scorpio-Taurus. Take heed to different views, take a distinct strategy, and progress is feasible. Interact with rebellious, freedom-loving people.
[7:05] Completely satisfied Halloween! Mercury trines Neptune (Oct. 31, 5:33 pm PDT) at 27°30’ Scorpio-Pisces. Mercury’s Sabian image is 28 Scorpio, The king of the fairies approaching his area. A whimsical time to expressing artistic concepts and luxuriate in Halloween.
[8:20] Moon Report! The Scorpio New Moon (Nov. 1, 5:47 am PDT, 09°35’ of Scorpio) is on Sabian image 10 Scorpio, A Fellowship Supper. In Mexico, that is Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Useless. The Sabian image evokes the ritual of going to a liked one’s gravesite for a communal feast on at the present time.
[9:26] Scorpio’s ruling planet, Mars, is forming an opposition to Pluto, its trendy ruler. This facet represents energy struggles and the search to achieve management. It’s a actual tug of struggle. If you end up in an influence battle, break the deadlock by dropping your finish of the rope. This New Moon in Scorpio trines Saturn, so we will attain maturity and progress by working by means of this battle of wills.
[10:44] At this New Moon, setting intentions ought to start with the concept of listening over talking. As a substitute of petitioning the universe in an outward means, ship out the intention of acceptance and to hope that what comes our means is what we most want for our growth.
[12:12] Lunar Section Household Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter motion part on this LPFC is on Aug. 1, 2025; the Full Moon revelation part is on Could 1, 2026; and the Final Quarter closing motion part is on Jan. 29, 2027.
[13:31] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Intervals. On Oct. 28 (8:54 pm PDT), the Moon in Virgo trines Pluto. It’s VOC for 36 minutes, then enters Libra (9:30 pm PDT). Take note of the small issues and stick with wholesome habits.
[14:27] On Oct. 31 (9:57 am PDT), Halloween Day, the Moon squares Pluto. It’s VOC for 32 minutes, then enters Scorpio (10:29 am PDT). This facet highlights how nicely we will hear what any individual else says to us, even when it’s troublesome, and the way we will specific one thing that we really feel strongly or that we’d like from any individual.
[16:11] On Nov. 2 (9:51 pm PDT), the Moon sextiles Pluto. It’s VOC for simply 28 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (10:19 pm PDT). A chance to dig deep, get right down to the basis of issues which can be bothering you, take management and specific it.
[17:20] Mercury trines Mars (Nov. 2, 1:21 am PDT) at 29°21’ Scorpio-Most cancers. Mercury is on the Sabian image 30 Scorpio, The Halloween jester, with Mars on 30 Most cancers, A daughter of the American Revolution. Observe up phrases with motion. Watch out how phrases are used.
[18:42] Mercury sextiles Pluto (Nov. 2, 8:03 am PDT) at 29°45’ Scorpio-Capricorn. A chance to confront and hopefully conquer ugly thought processes equivalent to jealousy, contempt or socially unacceptable concepts. Nice for carrying out duties that require intense focus.
[19:33] Mercury enters Sagittarius (on Nov. 2, 12:18 pm PDT) and will probably be on this signal till January 8, 2025, due to a retrograde interval between Nov. 25 and Dec. 15, 2024. It’s not Mercury’s strongest signal, however it’s good for seeing the massive image, long-term strategic pondering, storytelling, and questioning beliefs.
[21:09] Mars opposes Pluto (Nov. 3, 3:37 am PST) at 29°45’ Most cancers and Capricorn. That is the primary in a collection of oppositions between Mars and Pluto. The opposite two are on Jan. 2 and April 26, 2025. This facet represents the battle between private motion and huge, depersonalized collective forces. Don’t let your self be defeated by a problem. As a substitute, empower your self.
[24:24] Venus opposes Jupiter (Nov. 3, 7:25 am PST) at 20°16’ Sagittarius-Gemini. Luck and pleasure are within the air. Even in case you are not experiencing this goodness, chances are high somebody you already know is. Let pleasure broaden your horizons.
[25:44] Mars enters Leeeeeooooo on Nov. 3 (8:10 pm PST) and will probably be on this signal, on and off, till June 17, 2025. (It’s retrograde from Dec. 6, 2024 and Feb. 23, and reenters Most cancers between Jan. 6 and April 17, 2025.) That is is a superb transit for initiating artistic initiatives, launching any type of leisure concern and for self-promotion.
[27:24] Listener Molly asks about how your start chart describes your very best profession. Astrologer Jackie Slevin makes use of a method known as the ‘Precept Planet’ in her guide Discovering Success within the Horoscope. If you’re going by means of a Saturn return, reserving a session with an astrologer might be very useful!
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