Sun Enters Scorpio - Mercury Enters Sagittarius - Venus Enters Libra

The Sun enters Scorpio on the October 22 until November 21. This means the true peak of autumn, the time when the leaves change and fall to the ground. As the the Sun moves through Scorpio, we begin to feel a deep sense of strength. We become more secretive and intense about things. We know what we want and we're going after it! As a water sign, Scorpio is associated with the sub-conscious. Scorpio's energy is as powerful and mysterious as the oceans. They cover most of the earth, yet we know little about what lies in the depths below.

The intensity of Scorpio is like that of Hurricane Katrina hitting New Orleans. Massive amounts of water were on the move and nothing was going to stop it. Scorpio is also a fixed sign, which means it is resistant to change. It holds things in and balks at giving up its old ways of doing things. But when the dam breaks, it really breaks. Contemplate these things while the Sun is in Scorpio.

On October 28, Mercury enters Sagittarius until November 13. As the God of messages enters the sign of wisdom and philosophy, we should all start thinking a little broader and smarter. Words will fly as Mercury's winged feet combine with the prancing hooves of Sagittarius. For the next couple of weeks refrains of "it's the principle of the thing" will surely echo throughout the mountain tops. Just don't shoot yourself in the foot over it.

Also on October 28, Venus enters Libra and remains until November 21. While Venus is in this sign that she rules, we'll get to enjoy the true essence of elegance, refinement, and beauty. Libra is associated with justice, fairness, and balance. Anything to do with the crudeness of confrontation is to be avoided at all costs. Libra is an air sign, so its energy is light and quick.

When Venus, our goddess of love, is in Libra, she brings us a sense of peace and calm. She wants to make others happy and is more than willing to compromise, sometimes to her own detriment. It is easy to see the other person's point of view while Venus is in Libra. It's also easy to be beguiled by a smooth talker. So be fair and be kind, but don't give away the farm.

The October Full Moon in Taurus falls on the 29th. October’s Full Moon has a mood of contained intensity, as the placid Taurus Moon channels Pluto in Capricorn through a harmonious trine. Saturn in Scorpio adds to the theme of passion under pressure, adding the need to take responsibility for this passion. Chiron trining the Sun adds a heaping dose of compassionate understanding, making this perhaps the most healing Moon of the year.

On Halloween, watch out for some evening tricks rather than treats as Mars forms a dicey, 45-degree to Saturn (11:32PM PDT). Say no to risky behavior and allow the lunar emphasis on Gemini to assist you in enjoying reading, writing and working on constructive research projects.