Astrology for Oct 24-30 2024

Venus Square Saturn, Reality Check, Evolving in Real Time

After last week’s full Moon in Aries actions are being taken, moving our stories forward. On October 24, Mars in Cancer at 26º forms a sextile with Uranus retrograde in Taurus at 26º and has certainly been an influence in the energy of the last few days. Mars, the planet of taking action, is supported now by thinking outside the box or engaging unexpected opportunities. This is encouraged by the ongoing sextile between Jupiter retrograde in Gemini at 20º and Chiron retrograde in Aries at 20º. This day is productive, activating, and motivated to apply efforts toward desired goals in matters of physical and emotional security. Still active on Oct 25. Be curious about new methods, employ the new approach. Go a new way. Try a thing.

On October 26 the Moon in Virgo at 13º will get involved with a building square between Venus in Sagittarius at 13º and Saturn retrograde in Pisces at 13º. The Venus/Saturn square becomes exact on October 27-28 and Venus the planet of pleasure, finance and relationship is met with a NOPE, a hard limit from Saturn. Boo! Venus in Sagittarius is explorative, wanting to experience life via every opportunity, and Saturn retrograde in Pisces reminds her about boundaries, formalities, rules, commitments etc. When the Moon gets involved, it challenges these limits via our personal experience, and it may feel forced to continue to choose to ignore the finer details of our feelings. Venus square Saturn can put relationships under the microscope by way of criticism. The upside however, is that we are met head-on with a reality check that was likely very needed. If we address what comes up directly, we have an opportunity to create healthier, more functional boundaries and/or strengthened commitments here. This is where a dose of temperance would be a good choice. Maybe just a couple days of camping instead of taking the whole month off or spending a night in instead of a night out. Balance to honor responsibilities is favored here. 

Is it real or fantasy? On October 28 Mars in Cancer at 27º forms a trine to Neptune retrograde in Pisces at 27º and it can be challenging to want to choose responsibilities over escapism. Pleasure may be irresistible despite needing to prioritize practicality now. We are more likely feeling inspired, sensual, and fluid. These energies can work to our advantage if we can find a way to blend them. If we have a creative outlet, passion project, or relationship that needs our care and attention, we can point our sensual inspirations toward these efforts. Beautiful time for channeling into the arts and creative projects. If you have the luxury of spending time in nature or by water, it can enhance spiritual inspirations and you may be lucky to download some divine guidance.

By October 29 Mars in Cancer is within firing range of a building opposition to Pluto in Capricorn at 29º. This aspect doesn’t perfect until November 1-3, but the tension is THICK. Notice where power dynamics are being challenged within personal and collective spheres. Buttons being pushed, outbursts, triggers all pointing to what must be acknowledged and transformed, because ready or not, the massive change from the old to new paradigm is underway. Our desires and fundamental realities are being challenged by the systems we continue to subscribe to but are no longer a fit for our paths. What is outdated will not survive the coming weeks if it is not possible to transform. Pluto will burn it down.

On October 30 Mercury in Scorpio at 25º opposes Uranus retrograde in Taurus at 25º and this energy can bring unexpected communication and information needing to be addressed, a natural result of a building tension in the air. It's time for new depths, new solutions as themes of old power dynamics resurface for evolution. This is gasoline on the Mars opposite Pluto open fire, and eggs-on the urge to use cutting words. From a positive perspective, this can have bright, innovative ideas strike like lightening out of nowhere. If we can slow down and find some sense of balance (use the physical senses to get present - Taurus), we might even be able to put these hits to good use. We are compelled to get to the bottom of a matter and may use a fixed force to breech the topic with others. Our social exchanges may continue to be challenged heavily this week. Break out of the intensity by taking space from others when possible. Balance reflection with action. Overall, use temperance both as an ideal goal and a practice this week. We are evolving in real time.