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OCTOBER
2001 by Bob Mulligan
The sad happenings
of last month created an atmosphere which carries forward into October.
This is quite an active month yet somewhat easier than September.
The Saturn Pluto opposition, which triggered the tremendous upheaval
last month will be with us until next June. Even with great difficulties,
we all have the opportunity to get a grip on our lives now, individually
as well as collectively. For one thing, on the 1st, Mercury turns
retrograde at the very tail end of the sign Libra. This stays in
effect for the first three weeks of the month, putting us in the
mood to re-evaluate our lives. Now is the time to correct past mistakes
and to re-negotiate our relationships. Actually, we may well spend
the whole month in deliberation on how we relate to others. Lots
of criticism and self-criticism is with us at the beginning of the
month…Hang in there. Bold steps can bring us to harmony and a sense
of peace by the last week of October.
The Full Moon
is at 11:50 AM on the 2nd. We reach a climax. A crescendo. Is there
a more important time to pray for world peace? Self-assertion is
strong now. Romance and loving feelings are present but we all find
it hard to be as open as we would like.
A playful attitude
struggles against our fears of being rejected and a general seriousness
on the 3rd. Minor adjustments of mental attitude on the 4th can
lead us to a working solution with people on the 5th. Change what
you can, but don’t obsess.
Self control,
focus, and discipline are favored on the 7th as The Sun (ego) trines
Saturn (Discipline). We are all caught up in a deep inner struggle
to formalize our way of relating. On the 9th, Mercury (movement)
is parallel Pluto (Lord of the Underworld) showing lots of secret
deals and behind-the-scenes manipulation. We correct our course
of action with much enthusiasm on the 10th. We are experimenting
with some new ideas about how things should be. It is genuinely
possible to see the world through others eyes now . This can be
a unique moment of accommodation. A peace may well settle over us
now. Much goes on beneath the surface and deep within. Patience
helps, so does meditation.
A new way to
resolve old difficulties with other may be shown by Mercury (planet
of communication) as he trines Uranus (planet of innovation) on
the 13th. Forgotten insights come to the surface. It is possible
to accomplish much by quickly implementing bold new plans. Since
we lack perspective now, it is easy for tempers to flare quick on
the 14th. Immediate action seems imminent.
Venus (planet
of beauty) travels into Libra on the 15th. We let go of things from
the past that aren’t working any more. The New Moon on the 16th,
at 3:24 PM EDT brings us another chance to send healing vibrations
to our troubled planet. Peace starts inside each of us. We can start
over. This is the best time to try something new with those you
love or wish to reach.
On the 19th
Mercury (planet of planning) squares Jupiter (abundance). We are
inclined to be too inclusive in our thinking, trying to do too many
things. Both our work and our play seem important. It is hard, but
not impossible, to prioritize. Venus (planet of love) is in aspect
to both Uranus and Neptune on Saturday the 20th. This romantic and
impulsive day can add color to an already exciting weekend. On the
21st we have Mercury Trine Saturn which give us opportunity to deliberate
and plan. This attitude can give us all a note of caution as the
aspect repeats on the 23rd. As Mercury turns direct on the 22nd
we turn our attention to creating new avenues of communicating.
We become more direct in our speaking but maintain an aura of deliberation
and focus. On the 23rd Mercury trine Saturn again, emphasizing our
need to develop clarity of thought and purity of motivation. Also
on the 23rd, the Sun crosses into Scorpio setting the tone for understanding
our basic emotional responses. This is a good time to start examining
the nature of our desires.
The 25th finds
Mars in aspect to Pluto which promises energy but easily erupts
into anger. This mood carries forward into Friday the 26th as fear
and interruptions can throw our rhythm off. Best to plan carefully
then stay on well trod ground. Mars moves into Aquarius on the 27th
which shows us breaking with long standing patterns of activity.
It is easy to get carried away into new directions. This may be
fine as long as we have taken care of our basic responsibilities.
A dreamy quality takes over as the Sun squares Neptune on the 29th.
New ideas start
to emerge on the 30th as a spirit of peace and harmony carries us
toward a bold new path next month. The energy is powerful and changing
now. Be prepared to let others see your better self.
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