Astrological Highlights for the Week of October 17

Venus enters the heart of the Sun — Cazimi — this Saturday, setting off a ritual cleansing of our relationships, social connections, creative pursuits and the Libra parts of our life. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out my detailed rundown of this auspicious astrological phenomenon here.

Here are the rest of your highlights for the week of Oct. 17.

Monday, October 17

Moon Opposite Pluto

It's easy to judge our achievements, our bodies, and our growth against others. Be careful, though, of the jealousy, resentment and shame that can set in when we're too hard on ourselves. You're doing the best you can.

Tuesday, October 18

Mercury Exits Shadow Period

Mercury is gaining speed as he exits his post-retrograde shadow period. Watch for movement in the Mercury-ruled parts of your chart. You're likely to feel like progress is finally being made.

Wednesday, October 19

Saturn Square Uranus

Protests seem to be everywhere we look — girls throwing tomato soup on a Van Gogh, vegan teens barricading the dairy aisle. Whether we agree or not, this interchange is fueling our human need to assert our values and beliefs.

Friday, October 21

Balsamic Moon in Virgo

We enter a highly introspective period with this Balsamic Moon in Virgo. Watch for the tendency to be overly critical and too hard on yourself. Rather than ruminate, spend time studying or reading, a great use of the Balsamic period.

Saturday, October 22

Venus Cazimi the Sun

The ancients saw the Cazimi as a moment of purification. Given Libra’s need for building social connections, it is safe to assume that our relationships, social standing, and bonds with others will undergo a kind of cleansing.

Sunday, October 23

New Moon in Scorpio

Tomorrow the Moon enters her new phase, when the seeds of a new beginning are planted. With the New Moon in Scorpio, the spiritual and emotional side of our lives come into focus. What goals are you creating to nurture the spirit body?

Are you interested in finding out what these planetary configurations might mean in the context of your particular chart? Visit the “Book a Consultation” page a schedule a session with me. I can’t wait to help you time your life with astrology.

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