OCTOBER 2018
Planet: Venus Sign: Scorpio Cycle: Retrograde Date: October 5th - November 16th
First and foremost, October is the month of Halloween, a time for pumpkins, parties and costume. However, this is also the night when magic and spirits are at their most powerful and therefore caution and spiritual protection should be first and foremost before delving into this area.
However, the major “event” of the month is Venus retrograde in Scorpio. When any planet is retrograde the indication is to go within, deal with existing situations, because outward movement is inhibited and unlikely to bring positive outcomes. Venus is no exception. The planet of partnership, the public, long-term relationships, contractual agreements, money, material possessions, self -worth and resources, urges everyone to stop, look within and around in order to focus on Self and existing partnerships, resources, etc.
In Scorpio, the sign of transformation, regeneration, passion, secrets, the hidden, occult, the past, debts, taxes, joint financial partnerships, endings, surgery, sex, resentment, reproduction, research, reincarnation and the afterlife, the results of this retrograde have the potential to be more negative than other signs. This is because the intensity/power of Scorpio can become destructive and self-destructive, if not focused/directed on a higher level. The symbol of Scorpio is that of the Phoenix, the mythical creature consumed by the fire of the sun and then rose again through its own ashes. Therefore, people who are born under this sign have the capacity, regardless of dire circumstances, to regenerate and rejuvenate and transform themselves and situations. However, the positive aspects of the sign, for most people, are very hard to access and direct, because of the overwhelming power of Scorpio energy. Instead most people tend to become undermining, very jealous and resentful using the Scorpio “sting’ to hurt others.
Throughout this retrograde cycle forming new partnerships on any level should be avoided,. Including contractual agreements, legal matters, anything of a financial nature and having surgeries (iff possible). The “message” being sent by the Universe is to look at improving heath/well being, through rejuvenation, exploring past lives or similar modalities that help uncover deep rooted causes of ongoing problems. Also making sure all debts are taken care of, or at least balanced. Anything that is undermining/hurtful to others isn’t something to become involved with, because of Scorpio\’s connection to past lives, karma is something to be aware of during this transit.
Of course, with all retrogrades, people resurface form the past. Partnerships of all kinds will return but not necessarily with good intent. If there is “unfinished business” to take care of, use the retrograde to do it, then “close the door”, don’t go back and repeat the same mistakes or patterns. The chances are that anyone that comes back during this cycle does not have good intent.
The internal healing aspects of this retrograde are immeasurable, if the focus is directed internally. Transformation/elimination of everything and everyone that prevents the ability to flow in positive harmony with the Universe, to achieve personal Life Purpose, is possible. A chance to tackle internal/external “demons”, to be “reborn” like the Phoenix and really prepare for Jupiter moving out of Scorpio, November 8th until December 3rd 2019, into Sagittarius.
Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius the planet/sign of expansion, good luck and higher consciousness, Together, they promise for everyone, especially those with Sagittarius placed prominently in their birth chart, a time to reach for the Moon and Stars and make things happen.
