The universe is helping us bring our A-game! First, the sensitive Moon opposes perfectionist Venus, which can lead to details — even superficial ones — wounding our emotions. The Moon then conjoins Chiron, increasing our independence. When the Full Moon rises in Aries, she asks us to step into our power, even if it means standing alone or being the first one. Afterward, the Moon’s harmonious alignment with intense Saturn supports our decisiveness. Don’t hesitate to do the right thing.
It’s a day to focus on your innermost desires and needs. This could be tough because, combined with the sun in Libra, it could cause some people-pleasing energy. That doesn’t go too well with what the Universe is requiring of the collective these days. Maybe you’re now learning that you are your own family, though you could have regrets over something or someone who recently left the picture.
Keep in mind that most of these transits aren’t for the faint of heart. This moon in Aries hasn’t let up on the gas at all! It isn’t your responsibility to be an emotional punching bag in any respect. The theme of abuse of power dominates the conversation overall. Having compassion for yourself and your closest loved ones is the most important thing. Everything else really doesn’t matter. You are a human being, and living the human experience can be harsh in general on a grander scale.
Addictive cycles and dramatic patterns are also a possibility for some who are trying to cope with these changes. Taking a curious approach to your thoughts is the best way to determine any solutions. Prioritize your basic needs. Knowing that there are so many who are feeling the same way will help you through the tough times. Know how amazing you are and how much the Universe loves you.
ASTROLOGICAL SNAPSHOT
Today is the 282nd day of 2022
74 days until the Winter Solstice
82 days until Mercury Rx (12/29/2022-1/18/2023)
83 days until 2023
Sun is in Libra
Moon is in Aries
Mercury is in Virgo
Venus is in Libra
Mars is in Gemini
Jupiter is Rx in Aries
Saturn is Rx in Aquarius
Uranus is Rx in Taurus
Neptune is Rx in Pisces
Pluto is in Capricorn
Chiron is Rx in Aries
Ceres is in Virgo
Pallas is in Cancer
Juno is Rx in Pisces
Vesta is in Aquarius
North Node is Rx in Taurus
Lilith is Rx in Leo
Part of Fortune is in Aries
Ascendant is in Libra
Midheaven is in Cancer
DAILY ANIMAL SPIRIT
45 | Parrot spirit | Watch your words.
What are you saying to yourself? What message are you repeating? Is it something that makes you feel good about yourself and reminds you of your strengths and potential?
Parrots mimic the sounds around them, and when Parrot Spirit appears, it is time to be more mindful of your self-talk and its qualities. What do you say to others? Are you repeating what you truly believe?
Remembering to speak with light and love can become a habit. Be generous with compliments and thanks, affirming all that is good so that your loving, healing words will be heard throughout the jungle, cutting through the noise and inspiring others.
Listen for the words that remind you of all the strength, abundance, and joy in your life and in the world around you, and then repeat them, affirming what is real, true, and nurturing to the soul.
The universe will reflect back to you the story you tell. Words matter, so choose ones that lift you up and inspire others to remember that beauty surrounds us.
DAILY MAJOR ARCANA TAROT
XII | THE HANGED MAN
The Hanged Man usually indicates a lack of ability to help oneself through independent action. The energy is arrested and awaiting judgment. With this card, there is no avenue for the will to regain control until the situation has passed.
This represents a good time to be philosophical, to study and meditate upon the position you find yourself in, and to form resolutions for the moment you become free again. Only those who possess wisdom, patience, and optimism will be able to see through limitations, including possible humiliation, to grasp the inspiring lesson one can gain from such an experience.
The Hanged Man advises you to surrender illusions of control. Accept that you have been overcome and deceived by your own devices. Having made your bed, you now need to lie in it. This is not a negative judgment. It’s just that sometimes there are consequences for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Bad things can happen to good people. These consequences are not fatal, even if they are inconvenient — or perhaps even embarrassing.
Stop resisting your circumstances and let some time go by. Eventually, you will be released a little wiser and not much the worse for wear. You will come to realize in time how you collaborated with the problem. However, the issues you were stuck on when you were first hung up have subsided and no longer concern you. You are free to take up new endeavors. You will ultimately feel refreshed and grateful that you were derailed from your former track.
2022 LUNAR CALENDAR
10/9/2022 FULL HUNTER’S MOON IN ARIES: The feeling of uncertainty can make you solve problems faster than is natural. Do not rush as if there was a deadline. Try to slow down so that you can decide what you want to do and proceed at your own comfortable pace.
A Full Moon usually brings things to a head. It’s often a highly charged time emotionally and with this Full Moon being in combative Aries, it has the potential for a few things getting out of control. Aries is the sign not known for patience – or for restraint. If we look at the meanings associated with Aries, we can begin to appreciate that there may be more than strong feelings associated with this Full Moon.
Being direct and pushing right ahead tend to be the traits we associate with Aries, so this Full Moon is a sign that tempers may be short and issues may provoke a hair-trigger response. Sometimes you need a big argument to clear the air – and at the time of the Full Moon in Aries, that’s more likely to happen than not. However, Aries is not all about the big fight and if you’ve been trying to make progress with a few things – but seem to have come up against some blockages – the Full Moon in Aries may mark the moment when you can start to move forwards and take action.
Of course, those two outcomes may be related because Aries indicates a time when people (and events) charge ahead regardless of the consequences. Events may happen fast under this Full Moon – and that may happen in our personal lives – and in the wider world too. The image that comes to mind is of people at loggerheads, largely because the person in charge, really isn’t listening to any alternative view and may not even care about any downside that is caused to other people – either personally or in a wider sense.
10/17/2022 LAST QUARTER MOON IN CANCER: Your feeling of safety is now related to your home, family, and related activities such as cooking and gardening. You may be prone to emotional fluctuations; you should learn to forgive and forget in order to avoid depression from thinking too much about things. Your perception of the world can be very subjective; try to create a certain distance without being bitter. Due to your rich emotional manifestation, you can create a real sense of belonging in the world.
10/25/2022 NEW MOON IN SCORPIO: Moon in Scorpio creates the need to delve into your feelings as deeply as possible. You desire meaningful emotional exchanges now more than at any other time even if it is not easy and you are forced to change many things. Shallow relationships do not satisfy you, because they are not purifying enough.
The position of the Moon in Scorpio is very passionate and mysterious. All accumulated in the subconscious is put forward to the fore: passion, jealousy, aggression, the thirst for power, and the desire to win. Instincts now take precedence. During these periods, more fights and psychological pressure. However, this time allows a person to more easily know the depths of his soul, to exceed his possibilities – a sudden transformation, the awakening of the soul, and important spiritual discoveries are close. Do not try to hide the facts, but do not disclose all your plans, do not be too tense, and do not try to implement secret designs. Beware of resentment of someone from others. It’s easier to start things that require more courage, and determination. However, it is more difficult for criminals to cope with themselves, they are more inclined to extremes. These are the days of martial arts, the soldiers of the Spirit. More experienced people are more aware of how to take control of enslaving passions.
Not only fighters or those prone to crime become more active, but also those who are involved in power structures: military, police, security structures, etc. Increased interest in magic, magic, and secret esoteric sciences. This period is favorable for artists because feelings, and passions are hot, and the subconscious provides many opportunities for self-expression. This period is less favorable for teachers: students are more interested in love affairs and evil jokes. Favorable time for signing documents, renting out a property, painting work premises, showing trust, solving problems, sending detailed inquiries, starting campaigns against competitors, and making important transactions. A good time for activities in the field of police control, surgery, research, exploration, meat trade, mining, investment management, and also in the area associated with funerals.
OCTOBER 2022 ASTROLOGICAL CALENDAR
OCT 09 — FULL MOON IN ARIES
This empowering full moon brings forth new beginnings by increasing the desire for independence, new experiences, and pushing past limitations.
OCT 10 — MERCURY ENTERS LIBRA
Back again in Libra for a final time this year, communications take on a friendlier, diplomatic tone as we look at issues from all sides. While it’s still not the best time to make decisions, we are focused on coming up with solutions that work for everyone.
OCT 11 — MARS IN GEMINI SQUARE NEPTUNE IN PISCES
Patience is a virtue that this aspect lacks. It’s easy to reach our boiling point and create some drama today.
OCT 11 — SUN IN LIBRA TRINE SATURN IN AQUARIUS
Work is easy to manage and overcome during this aspect, helping us finish boring tasks with ease.
OCT 12 — MERCURY IN LIBRA IN OPPOSITION TO JUPITER IN ARIES
This anxious aspect can make us overwhelmed with the number of projects and commitments we had taken on in our optimism. Can be difficult to delegate tasks or keep our heads above water.
OCT 13 — VENUS IN LIBRA TRINE SATURN IN AQUARIUS
A great day for relationships of all kinds as this aspect brings steady affections and strong bonds to all partnerships. This is an ideal time to find our soulmate, make some long-term investments, or do something creative.
OCT 17 — SUN IN LIBRA TRINE MARS IN GEMINI
This aspect brings energy, self-esteem, and a major boost of courage to rise above difficult challenges with ease.
OCT 18 — VENUS IN LIBRA TRINE MARS IN GEMINI
A good day for negotiation as you team up to achieve a comment goal—just make sure to get it in writing.
OCT 19 — SUN IN LIBRA SQUARE PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
The fight for power and control can lead to petty fighting when everyone wants to be the leader of the pack.
OCT 19 — VENUS IN LIBRA SQUARE PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Secrets come out into the open during this challenging connection, bringing up feelings of betrayal, jealousy, and powerlessness.
OCT 22 — SATURN GOES DIRECT IN AQUARIUS
Moving forward, it’s time to take all the lessons we’ve learned while Saturn was in retrograde and use them to restructure our lives in unique ways.
OCT 22 — SUN IN LIBRA CONJUNCT VENUS IN LIBRA
A day of rest and relaxation as this aspect encourages us to let in the love.
OCT 22 — MERCURY IN LIBRA TRINE SATURN IN AQUARIUS
A good day to plot and brainstorm plans, but don’t put them into action just yet.
OCT 23 — SUN ENTERS SCORPIO
Things get a little darker when the sun enters mysterious Scorpio when the energy becomes intimate, deep, and a little intense for the next four weeks. However, once we allow ourselves to explore its depth, we can find transformative healing within.
OCT 23 — VENUS ENTERS SCORPIO
With the planet of love in spooky and mysterious Scorpio, it’s time to keep our circle close as we choose to spend time with our most trusted loved ones. It’s not the best time for starting new romances.
OCT 23 — JUNO GOES DIRECT IN PISCES
After a difficult retrograde, we’re ready to connect again on a deeper and more spiritual level, as partnerships become more sensitive, caring, and unselfish.
OCT 25 — NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE IN SCORPIO
During this powerful solar eclipse in vengeful Scorpio, it’s a great time to put an end to any lingering grudges and bad blood between estranged loved ones. Learn to let it go.
OCT 26 — MERCURY IN LIBRA TRINE MARS IN GEMINI
This is one of the last days for steady creativity and productivity before Mars goes retrograde—so use it wisely!
OCT 27 — JUPITER REENTERS PISCES
Issues that you thought were resolved back in May suddenly come back to be revised. The good news is that having the planet of abundance in its traditional home sign will help overcome the frustration from Mars’ retrograde.
OCT 27 — MERCURY IN LIBRA SQUARE PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
An argumentative aspect under which feuding is easy but getting actual work down is almost impossible.
OCT 30 — MARS GOES RETROGRADE IN GEMINI
Driven and action-packed Mars hit the brakes in chatty Gemini for the rest of the year, making the upcoming few months feel slower. Every aspect of our lives will be put on pause and create major delays—especially when it comes to communicating our thoughts and ideas. Use this as an opportunity to take a break.
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