Day: October 29, 2018

Reclaim Your Power: Affirmations for Each Zodiac Sign

Use these statements to manifest a better life

By Simone Butler

Zodiac Signs, Astrology

You are creating your world, one thought at a time. That means you can manifest a new and improved life simply by changing your habitual thinking. Affirmations — super-charged power statements that are active and positive  — are the first step to helping you take back your power and live the life you deserve.

Every astrological sign has different needs, which means each statement will have a unique manifestation message. Feel free to borrow another sign’s affirmation, too. If it speaks to you, that zodiac sign is probably prominent in your chart. Write down these power statements and repeat them to counteract feelings of worry, uncertainty, and negativity. You’ll be surprised and amazed by how much better you feel due to the positive manifestations in your life!

 

Aries (March 21 to April 19)

You have lots of great energy and good ideas, Aries, but sometimes you leap before you look. You also tend to get sidetracked by competing with others or not being open to their input.

Aries Affirmations: “As I channel my abundant energy in constructive ways and think things through carefully, my pioneering efforts succeed.” Or, “As I patiently collaborate with and have compassion for others, we have fun and achieve great things.”

 

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)

Material well-being is important to you. You seek security, sometimes at any cost. As a result, you tend to fall into predictable patterns and not give full expression to your abilities.

Taurus Affirmation: “As I happily give my talents to the world, I am rewarded with riches on every level.” Or, “As I trust that I am always provided for and open my heart to receive, I’m blessed with the time and wealth needed to enjoy the fruits of my labors.”

 

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)

Since you’ve always got multiple irons in the fire, you have a hard time staying focused and serene. Your mind is so full of thoughts that you often can’t hear that still, small voice within.

Gemini Affirmations: “As I stay focused on one thing at a time and have the patience to finish what I start, I feel empowered and relaxed.” Or, “As I tune into the peaceful place within, even amid a whirlwind of events, I am expertly guided.”

 

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)

Because you are so sensitive, you tend to retreat from the world into a safe, sheltered environment. Unfortunately, being hurt so easily can prevent you from reaching out to new people and experiences.

Cancer Affirmations: “As I find safety and protection within myself, the world embraces me with open arms.” Or, “As I release the past and live only in the present, trusting that all my needs are fulfilled, I easily expand in exciting directions.”

 

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)

You’re like the Sun, Leo, bringing warmth when you’re happy and a chill when you withdraw. You need to find ways to cultivate your inner joy and share your radiance with the world — even when feeling insecure or as if others don’t appreciate you.

Leo Affirmations: “As I beam my joy and love to others, I am warmed and fulfilled by my own radiance.” Or, “As I appreciate myself and give selflessly to others, life becomes enjoyable and satisfying.”

 

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

You’re good at taking care of the details. You’re often annoyed when others do not operate at the same peak efficiency as you or seem disorganized and sloppy. Your lesson is to learn to tolerate imperfection.

Virgo Affirmations: “As I accept myself and others exactly as we are, I relax and enjoy life.” Or, “As I keep my high ideals in sight, I find happiness in taking small steps toward fulfilling them and being of service to the world.”

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

In your search for serenity, you’re often confronted by those who do not share your need for peaceful coexistence, forcing you to fight. In trying to make decisions, you vacillate between opposing points of view, trying to please everyone. Life can seem unfair at times.

Libra Affirmations: “As I see the justice and beauty around me, despite appearances, I find serenity.” Or, “As I embrace my own knowing, I experience peace with all I meet.”

 

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

You have strong passions, which makes you an effective crusader. Yet, your desire to control your environment — and other people — can also get you in trouble or plunge you into dark moods when you encounter resistance.

Scorpio Affirmations: “As I wield my power skillfully for the good of all, I attract the highest and best in others.” Or, “As I use my penetrating intellect to help solve problems, I transform my life and set others free.”

 

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

You want to experience all that life has to offer, Sagittarius. As a result, you end up burning the candle at both ends or running late. And, your strong opinions or the conviction that you know what’s best for others can sometimes turn them off.

Sagittarius Affirmations: “As I focus on the details of life and make discriminating choices, I stay on track and on time.” Or, “As I listen to others and consider their opinions, together we savor life’s pleasures.”

 

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

You enjoy climbing the ladder of success in life, expecting that your hard work will be rewarded. When it isn’t, or you’re perceived as too single-minded or inconsiderate of others’ feelings, it’s easy to get discouraged.

Capricorn Affirmations: “As I provide encouragement to myself and others in a kind and steady fashion, everyone wins.” Or, “As I give thanks for all I have and help others achieve their goals, my wealth increases.”

 

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

You’re a truly distinctive individual, and you inspire others to break free of restraints. Yet, you are sometimes perceived as unpredictable or temperamental, and your detachment can make you seem aloof.

Aquarius Affirmations: “As I open my heart to myself and others, my love and friendship are gratefully embraced.” Or, “As I pursue freedom and social justice in heartfelt ways, I acquire a deep sense of purpose and commitment.”

 

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)

You are sensitive and have high ideals, which can make it hard to function in a world that often feels so harsh. Your goals may seem impossible to achieve, which tempts you to escape reality or hide out so you won’t be hurt and disappointed.

Pisces Affirmations: “As I set practical goals and achieve them, my dreams take shape in fulfilling ways.” Or, “As I arise each day and embrace my life with gusto, I feel protected and all goes well.”

 

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Your Weekly Karmic Forecast: October 28 – November 3, 2018

Kelly M. Beard
a message from Kelly M. Beard
Sunday, 28 October, 2018  (posted 29 October, 2018)

The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tuning in to the energy and rhythm of the planets can serve as a useful *guide* as you move along your Individual Path. It also helps to understand your place within the context of the larger Social & Collective Story. Below, you will find out how these energies tend to manifest, as well as guidance and direction.

*NOTE*  There are some days when there are NO CONTACTS (besides the Moon), please note that there are no missing entries, we just list the actual Activations of each week + the day they happen.

Weekly Forecast:  October 28 – November 3, 2018

10/29 ~ Mercury (ideas, thoughts & concepts) ~conjunct~ Jupiter (expansion & learning):

It is time to expand your thinking & develop more conscious awareness! This is a powerful energy assisting you on many levels. You will make connections easily & quickly that help you integrate newly acquired information or knowledge, making you appear psychic (or at least lucky) to others. At this time, you can connect with your Highest ideal and most broad outlook for your life, and you may feel that you are finally ready to live your Truth. You are so connected to your own ideal that you naturally give others permission to live their Truth as well, creating an atmosphere of tolerance that feeds all involved. The challenge with this energy is going too ‘broad’ and missing details that are vital to your success. You will also miss out on crucial information if you are too overconfident and/or self-righteous in any way. Remain humble, knowing that your way works for you, but it may not work for others (and vice versa). And it is ALL okay! If you remain centered in the Light and your own Heart, this energy gives you a little boost to whatever you are creating at this time.

10/31 ~ Venus (values) ~oppose~ Uranus (freedom):

Any time Uranus is involved, it becomes the “wild card” and hard to predict how things will unfold, but right now there is a push-pull between your apparent values and your unique individual self. Venus also represents relationships, so you may begin an unusual relationship or you may have something unusual happen in an established relationship.  It is not necessarily a “good/bad” thing, as much as an unpredictable shift or sudden awareness, which requires some compromise & integration. This energy works beautifully if your personal Truth and values are in alignment. It will be very disruptive if they are not. Be open and flexible, while looking for the win/win situation for all involved.

Copyright © 2000-2018 * Kelly M Beard * http://karmictools.wordpress.com * All Rights Reserved * Permission granted to copy & redistribute Kelly’s Forecasts & Updates on the condition that it’s distributed freely, content remains intact & includes contact/link back to post.

Spirit Message of the Day – Seek And Act With A Higher Nature

DIVINATION MEANING

“When this card appears, it is a sign to be open and to ‘rise above’ and seek a higher nature. Doing so may require becoming a vessel to draw and contain what is needed to accomplish what you seek. It can also indicate the awakening or strengthening of oracle or psychic abilities. It is time for a higher vision with an expanded perspective.”

TEACHING
“In modern times, drawing down the moon refers to invoking the Goddess within the mind and body of the High Priestess. this is performed in a ritual circle on the night of the full moon. The High Priestess then serves as the vessel for the Goddess through which she may speak and interact with her followers. In the earliest mentions of the drawing the moon down from the sky we find the concept of using the moon’s light. Dew was collected from moss or lichen at dawn  on the morning following the night of the full moon. Ancient Roman writers such as Lucan refer to this magical substance as the foam of the moon.”

“The card depicts a High Priest kneeling in front of a High Priestess. He invokes the Moon Goddess into her body. In the background the Goddess is seen manifesting during the invocation. The High Priest wears a crown with antler tips, which denote his connection with the woodland God of the forest. The High Priestess wears a circlet bearing the symbols of the full moon, waxing moon, and waning moon. The circlet is a sign of her rapport and connection to the feminine divine.”

“The triangle figure of the priest’s hands represents the Triangle of Manifestation, which marks time, space, and energy. These are the three requirements for manifestation to take place. Traditionally, to assist the High Priestess with invoking the Goddess, the High Priest uses the ritual want to trace a triangle on her body” starting from the chest downwards. “This creates an inverted triangle into which the Goddess pours like water into a cup, taking on the shape of the container.”

THE SHADOW’S EDGE
“The Drawing Down the Moon card deals with the concept of the receptive vessel and the vehicle for channeling. This concept relates to the necessity of a material form through which a spirit being can operate within the material dimension. This is similar to possession, with the exception that possession can be involuntary or undesired, whereas the act of drawing down the moon is a willful and purposeful act of opening up to receive the emanation of divine consciousness.”

Today’s message is from The Seeker’s Guide To The Hidden Path by Raven Grimassi and Stephanie Taylor with art by Mickie Mueller.

Originally Published on Spiritblogger’s Blog

Inspiration for the Week – Remembering Who You Truly Are

Shanta Gabriel
a message from Archangel Gabriel channeled by Shanta Gabriel
Sunday, 28 October, 2018  (posted 29 October, 2018)

This powerful insight from Archangel Gabriel reminds us to honor our true self in everyday circumstances. As we do this, we not only shine our Light to the world, we raise our frequencies so we can thrive in our lives.

The Gabriel Message Card for this Week

Accept that you are a Radiant Spirit of Light who is growing stronger every day in patterns of wholeness and truth.

It seems to me that most of us are very critical of ourselves. Have you noticed this? Honestly, if riding myself unmercifully could have brought me into a perfected state, I would have been there long ago.

There are some real difficulties with this type of behavior, some more obvious than others. The most important aspect for me is that it lowers my vibrational frequency to think in negative ways. My intention at this time is to create as high a frequency as possible, because it is from this level that opportunities become obvious and miracles occur. We just cannot afford to allow ourselves to sink into the old forms of stinkin’ thinkin.‘ We don’t have time for that. Especially when we are in this powerful new life, where unlimited possibility exists in the quantum fields around us. It is our thoughts and the feelings they create that attract all the Beauty and Well-being that we need to be happy.

We also don’t deserve to be treated with less than love and compassion. We need to go out of our way to see our inherent value and recognize the many gifts we have that make our contribution important to the world. No one has the specific talents and gifts that we have been given, and this makes us especially unique and valuable. I spent most of my life trying to be a chameleon who fit into whatever color someone else wanted me to be. Have you tried that? It does not work. Did you hear about the chameleon who continuously changed colors to be what others wanted him to be? He thought it was working until the day he crawled onto plaid. The moral of the story is, trying to please everyone can make you feel crazy!

Each of us has the radiant spark of God’s Light within us and is following the soul’s impulse to grow and become our most True, Divine and Authentic self. This is who we came on Earth to be, and this is who we truly are. We are here to blend our human qualities with our most Divine gifts so that we can be a bridge between Heaven and Earth. The whole being that we are becoming has been called Homo Luminus — a human being of Light.

We each have moments when we can see our true essence and sit in the wonder of that. Most of the time we end up caught in our daily life and we let the truth of those moments slip away. This lowers our frequency, and we start to look at ourselves in less than compassionate ways again. We need to acknowledge and honor those moments of true clarity and remember that we are a growing, evolving being of Light coming back to our center of balance. We want to raise our vibrational frequency so we can be more resourceful and happy.

Remember how important it is to love and accept all aspects of yourself so you can feel encouraged to grow and thrive in the fullness of your being. Treat yourself with the compassion you would give to a tiny kitten and know how blessed you are to be on Earth right now. You are unique, you are valuable and you are truly loved.

Divine Presence,

May I truly realize how much I have grown and changed in beautiful heart-centered ways. May I honor the new patterns of Well-being I have established within me so my life can be a reflection of this spiritual quality active in the world.

Help me to open my mind and heart to see the radiant spirit within myself and all beings on the planet. Fill me with the Courage I need to thrive in these shifting dimensional frequencies so I can anchor more Love and Light within me, as well as the world.

Thank you for creating an opening to new levels of Freedom, Empowerment and Joy in my life, as well as in the lives of all of humanity. And so it is.

Shanta Gabriel

The Gabriel Messages Book #37

Accept that you are a Radiant Spirit of Light who is growing stronger every day in patterns of wholeness and truth.

Dear One,

You are radiant spirit. That is your essence, your connection to the God Source. This is the part of you that never dies, and lives in oneness with all that is, was and ever shall be. When you recognize the truth of your pure essence, and remember it, your daily life can take on a lighter quality. You will be able to look at each situation from a more expanded perspective.

Who you are is a wondrous being growing toward wholeness, peace within and joy-filled awareness. Through this growth, you are finding there is an ultimate truth that runs like a strong current throughout your life. This truth leads you homeward to that place within you where God dwells eternally.

As you hold to this radiant truth, old patterns of thought begin to drop away. You respond more honestly to life in the moment, rather than reacting from old patterns of thought that no longer serve you. As fear and self-doubt cease to run your thinking processes, a radiant presence emerges  — your true self, the one who is in harmony with all life.

You are courageously moving toward the light that you know to be ultimate truth. You feel yourself growing stronger in the new patterns of thought you now embrace, thoughts that encourage love and peace within you.

It is a time of profound change on the planet. You are recognizing the need to find the still, peaceful center within you to come back to when the world becomes tumultuous. Every day you receive glimpses of this place, so it becomes easier to access. You know that with practice and a clear intention to find peace within, this will occur.

Courageously you look beyond surface appearances of craziness in your world, and ask for the peace of God to be your only reality. As you do this, a new world opens  — a world where miracles become normal and the wings of Angels are ever present to enfold you in Divine Love.
Hold to this place of peace within you. Allow yourself to receive guidance and wisdom from the powerful light-filled Presence that is God working in your life, and know the truth of your message from Archangel Gabriel today:

Accept that you are a Radiant Spirit of Light who is growing stronger every day in patterns of wholeness and truth.

 

 

Copyright © Shanta Gabriel. These messages can be shared as long as they are used in their entirety and proper credit is given for the work. I love people to be able to share the work with others. www.shantagabriel.com/

Calendar of the Moon for Monday, October 29th

Calendar of the Moon

Dark Moon Night

Color: Black
Element: Air
Altar: Upon a black cloth set a single black candle, incense, an iron sickle laid to mimic the direction of the waning moon, a cup of water, a lock of silver hair, and a white bone.
Offerings: Bones. Stones. Menstrual blood. Give something up.
Daily Meal: Soup of some sort, cooked in a cauldron, eaten in silence.

Dark Moon Invocation

At this time, in the dark of the moon,
When the Silver Lady ages
To an old woman in the dark,
Haunting crossroads, working magic,
Stirring her cauldron
Of poison that heals,
Grandmother Moon of sorcery
And wisdom, who sees all
And reveals little to our searching eyes.
Moon of Death, Moon of mystery,
Moon of silence who hides her face,
Let us learn silence from your averted gaze
Let us learn patience from your aging face
Let us feel for the dark places within us
And find our way down your path in the darkness
Which is utter and complete
But not impenetrable.
As darkness wraps us,
So silence heals us.
As darkness finds us,
So silence guides us.
As darkness speaks,
So silence falls.

(The candle is blown out, and all leave in silence. From the beginning of this rite at Hesperis until the dawn, silence will rule in the house. Talking must be done only in whispers, and between no more than two people, and only for that which is necessary. Long meditation is encouraged, and all work must be done quietly if possible. The evening meal should be eaten by candlelight, and only candles may light the house, except for the sake of certain important work.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Sun for Monday, October 29th

Calendar of the Sun 
29 Winterfyllith 

Day II of the Mysteries of Isis and Osiris

Colors: Green and black
Elements: Earth and Air
Altar: Upon cloth of green and black set a figure of Isis, a figure of Osiris, a box carved like a sarcophagus, and two large ivory candles.
Offerings: Continue with the long-term difficult project.
Daily Meal: Beer. Barley. Figs. Dates. Nuts. Flatbread.

Isis Invocation 

Mistress of the Gods
Thou bearer of wings
Thou lady of the red apparel
Queen of the crowns of the South and North,
Thou mighty one of enchantments,
Mistress and lady of the tomb,
Mother in the horizon of heaven.
For when Isis the Queen found that her husband
Had fallen from grace through foul play,
She searched high and low in every country,
Until she came to a palace in a far place
Where a great sweet-scented pillar
Had been cut from a tamarisk tree
The like of which had never been seen before.
The mighty Isis clad herself in the robes
Of a common woman,
And presented herself to the Queen
To be her babe’s nurse. And so it was,
Yet the Queen one day found this nurse
Setting her child in the fire,
So as to make him immortal.
And Isis revealed herself,
And the pillar was cut down and opened,
And she did restore Osiris her husband
With many wonderful magics,
And so she triumphed over their enemies
And brought her beloved home.
Cry joyfully for them, Rulers of the Gods of Egypt!

(All cheer, and grain is thrown into the air in celebration.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

The Witches Astronomy Digest for Monday, October 29th

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The Witches Astronomy Digest for Monday, October 29th

Custom Planetary Positions

October 29, 2018

Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun: 06 Scorpio 03
Moon: 07 Cancer 57
Mercury: 27 Scorpio 55
Venus: 01 Scorpio 19 Rx
Mars: 19 Aquarius 47
Jupiter: 27 Scorpio 50
Saturn: 04 Capricorn 44
Uranus: 00 Taurus 20 Rx
Neptune: 13 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto: 18 Capricorn 57

Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Monday, October 29th

The Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 114.50° ESE
Sun Altitude: 8.94°
Sun Distance: 92.330 million mi
Next Solstice: Dec 21, 2018 4:22 pm (Winter)
Sunrise Today: 7:15 am↑ 106° East
Sunset Today: 6:00 pm↑ 253° West
Length of Daylight: 10 hours, 44 minutes

The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 262.74° W
Moon Altitude: 45.18°
Moon Distance: 230817 mi
Next New Moon: Nov 7, 201810:01 am
Next Full Moon: Nov 22, 201811:39 pm
Next Moonset: Today 12:14 pm
Current Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 73.6%

Lunar Almanac
Moon Phase Tonight: Waning Gibbous
Third Quarter: Oct 31, 2018 at 11:40 am
(Next Phase)
Full Moon: Oct 24, 2018 at 11:45 am
(Previous Phase)

Source

timeanddate.com

About the Waning Gibbous Moon

By Deborah Byrd

A waxing gibbous moon appears more than half lighted, but less than full. It rises before sundown and sets somewhere between midnight and dawn. The coming full moon – Hunter’s Moon for the Northern Hemisphere – is October 24.

You’ll see a waxing gibbous moon between a first quarter moon and full moon. The word gibbous comes from a root word that means hump-backed.

People often see a waxing gibbous moon in the afternoon, shortly after moonrise, while it’s ascending in the east as the sun is descending in the west. It’s easy to see a waxing gibbous moon in the daytime because, at this phase of the moon, a respectably large fraction of the moon’s dayside faces our way.

As the moon orbits Earth, it changes phase in an orderly way. Follow these links to understand the various phases of the moon.

New moon
Waxing crescent moon
First quarter moon
Waxing gibbous moon
Full moon
Waning gibbous moon
Last quarter moon
Waning crescent moon

Bottom line: A waxing gibbous moon comes between first quarter moon and full moon. It appears more than half illuminated, but less than full. The next full moon – Hunter’s Moon for the northern hemisphere – will be October 24, 2018.

Author

DEBORAH BYRD
Deborah Byrd created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Today, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of this website. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. “Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers,” she says.

Published On EarthSky

Astrology of Today – Monday, October 29, 2018

Today’s Moon:
The Moon is in Cancer.
The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
We are in between a Full Moon, which occurred on the 24th in the sign of Taurus, and the Last Quarter Moon, which will happen on October 31st.

Retrogrades/Stations:
Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th). We have two and a half weeks remaining of the retrograde Venus cycle.
Current retrogrades: Venus Rx, Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx

Daily Overview of Your Stars and Planets for Monday, October 29

This morning, Mars forms a semi-square with Saturn, and the Moon in Cancer plays into this energy as it challenges both bodies. We may want to resolve a frustrating problem now but could be too impatient to make satisfying progress. We should watch for applying overly rigid standards now. We can feel thwarted, blocked, or slowed down, and enthusiasm is likely to wane as a result. Delays are possible but might lead to necessary edits and adjustments.

However, a Mercury-Jupiter conjunction inspires optimism. Mercury and Jupiter reach their final alignment in Scorpio, and we’re gaining insight into a problem, talking through issues, and seeing solutions or finding reasons to feel hopeful. Our opinions are strong.

Mercury moves into a trine to Chiron tonight (Jupiter and Chiron will form their trine on November 1st), indicating good energy for discussing, or giving further thought to, sensitive topics. We can effectively use words to heal and comfort, and we approach problems holistically. This aspect strengthens our communication skills, not so much on a technical level but more in terms of using both our heads and our hearts to understand one another. The Moon spends the day in protective Cancer.

The Sun is in Scorpio; Mercury is in Scorpio until the 31st, when it enters Sagittarius; Venus is in Scorpio until the 31st, when it returns to Libra; Mars is in Aquarius.

This Week in Astrology

The Sun is in Scorpio from October 23-November 22. The guiding principle of Scorpio is “I desire.” Scorpio is the sign of depth, intimacy, and extremes of feeling. Superficiality simply will not do with the Sun in Scorpio. We have the desire to get to the bottom of matters. Mediocrity does not satisfy either. All that is hidden, taboo, secret, or suppressed interests us. In Libra, we strive towards equality and fairness. Scorpio, however, instinctively believes that life simply isn’t fair. Scorpio’s energy is provocative, usually in a quiet way, as well as passionate, strong-willed, and intense. It can be an immensely healing and transformative energy. Jealousy, vindictiveness, beating a dead horse, and manipulative are some of the more negative expressions of Scorpio.

Mercury is in Scorpio from October 9-31. When Mercury is in Scorpio, our thoughts and communications are more probing and intense. While Mercury in Libra urged us to find balance and to arrive at fair solutions, Mercury in Scorpio instinctively knows that life simply isn’t fair. Mercury in Scorpio seeks truths in all that is hidden and undercover. We tend to probe, observe, and focus our thoughts under this influence. Looking for motivations–the more deeply buried the better–satisfies an intellectual need now. Our thoughts are profound. We throw away superficial manners of communicating in favor of deep conversations. Scorpio is extremely sharp, profound, and analytical. Thinking is inclined to be one-track minded, focused, and even obsessive.

Mercury is in Sagittarius from October 31-December 1, and then December 12, 2018-January 4, 2019. When Mercury is in Sagittarius, our thinking shifts from a need to plumb the depths of any given situation to the desire to learn about a wide range of topics. Ideals are sought, our thinking is more optimistic, and our faith increases. We are more equipped to believe and to persuade. What is fair and unfair concerns us most now. However, we are not always very precise under this influence.

Venus is in Scorpio from September 9-October 31. Deeply passionate relations are the focus with Venus in Scorpio. Superficial flirtations and contacts do not satisfy now, as we yearn for “body and soul” contact with someone special–contact that breaks the taboos, that is extreme and intense, and that is unforgettable. This is a highly emotional position for Venus. It is a passionate, sensual, and intense energy. Our relationships are immensely important to us, and we may even feel that they consume us. In fact, we tend to want to be consumed by them! Our drive is toward intense closeness, but blind faith in our partners is extremely hard for us now. Fears of being too vulnerable or of giving up our own power to others are strong. Scorpio is an “all or nothing” energy, and relationships tend to be somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as a result. Disdain for mediocrity and superficiality can compel us to create crises in order to feel alive and vital.

Venus is in Libra from October 31-December 2. We are more inclined to employ charm rather than aggressive behavior in order to get what we want during this cycle. Although Venus in Libra virtually lives for relationships, there is an air of cool detachment to this energy. We are very obliging with others–quite willing to negotiate and compromise. We can be especially idealistic about love. We prefer that things be done the “right” way, and are turned off by aggressive or uncouth behavior. The shadow side of this position is dependence, inconsistency, and superficiality. In an attempt to avoid unpleasant situations, we could easily gloss over deeper issues at play in our relationships. It’s probably best to avoid the trap of acquiescing to our partners but privately resenting the fact or thinking ourselves martyrs for doing so! This is also a time when we are more artistically inclined. We tend to seek balance in our personal environment.

Mars is in Aquarius from May 16-August 12 and September 10-November 15. Dynamic yet erratic energy levels, achieving our goals through hit or miss tactics, and impersonal expression of anger are characteristics of Mars in Aquarius. We are team players–cooperative and less concerned about personal power. We are attracted to unconventional methods and tend to approach problems from an intellectual, detached perspective.

Saturn transits Capricorn from December 19/20, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then finishes up its transit from July 1 to December 17, 2020. Read about Saturn’s transit through Capricorn here.

Jupiter entered Scorpio on October 10th, 2017, and will remain in the sign until November 8th, 2018. Read about Jupiter in Scorpio transit here.

Uranus entered Taurus on May 15, 2018, and will transit Taurus until November 6, 2018, and then from March 6, 2019, to 2025/6. We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Uranus entered Aries on March 11th, 2011, and will transit Aries until May 15, 2018, and then from November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019. The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong with Uranus in Aries.

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Cafe Astrology

The sky this week for October 29 to November 4

Planets, planets everywhere!
By Richard Talcott

Monday, October 29

Mars continues to put on a great show these October evenings. The Red Planet appears more than 30° above the southern horizon once darkness falls. The world shines at magnitude –0.7, significantly brighter than any star visible on October evenings, against the faint backdrop of Capricornus. A telescope reveals a disk that spans 12″ and shows several subtle surface features.

Tuesday, October 30

Uranus reached opposition and peak visibility one week ago, and it remains a tempting target all this week. The outer planet appears in the eastern sky after darkness falls and climbs highest in the south around midnight local daylight time. The magnitude 5.7 world lies in the southwestern corner of Aries, just over the border from Pisces, some 2.5° northeast of 4th-magnitude Omicron () Piscium. Although Uranus shines brightly enough to glimpse with the naked eye under a dark sky, use binoculars to locate it initially. A telescope reveals the planet’s blue-green disk, which spans 3.7″.

Wednesday, October 31

Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:40 p.m. EDT. By the time it rises in North America shortly after midnight local daylight time, its phase will have waned to approximately 43 percent lit. Earth’s satellite lies near the border between Cancer the Crab and Leo the Lion.

The Moon reaches perigee, the closest point in its orbit around Earth, at 4:23 p.m. EDT. It then lies 230,034 miles (370,204 kilometers) away from us.

Thursday, November 1

The night sky’s most conspicuous harbinger of winter now rises in the east around 11 p.m. local daylight time. The constellation Orion the Hunter appears on its side as it rises, with ruddy Betelgeuse to the left of the three-star belt and blue-white Rigel to the belt’s right. As Orion climbs higher before dawn, the figure rotates so that Betelgeuse lies at the upper left and Rigel at the lower right of the constellation pattern.

Friday, November 2

Saturn remains a tempting target in the early evening sky. The ringed planet stands about 20° above the southwestern horizon an hour after sunset and remains on view until 9 p.m. local daylight time. Shining at magnitude 0.6, it appears more than a full magnitude brighter than any of the background stars in its host constellation, Sagittarius. Of course, the best views of Saturn come through a telescope, which reveals a 16″-diameter globe surrounded by a spectacular ring system that spans 36″ and tilts 26° to our line of sight.

Saturday, November 3

Although the calendar says November, the Summer Triangle of bright stars remains prominent in the early evening. Look overhead after darkness falls and you’ll spot Deneb, a conspicuous point of light despite being the faintest of the three luminaries. Brightest Vega lies west of Deneb and intermediate Altair appears to their south.

Sunday, November 4

Although Venus passed between the Sun and Earth just nine days ago, its rapid orbital motion brings it back into view quickly. This morning, the planet rises an hour before the Sun and climbs 5° high in the east-southeast 30 minutes before sunrise. Shining at magnitude –4.3, the brilliant world appears conspicuous against the twilight glow. When viewed through a telescope, Venus displays a 59″-diameter disk that is just 3 percent illuminated.

For those areas of the United States and Canada that observe daylight saving time, set your clocks back 1 hour this morning. The official switch occurs at 2 a.m. local daylight time, which becomes 1 a.m. local standard time. The switch means sunrise and sunset both arrive an hour earlier today than they did yesterday. So, at least by clock time, the latest sunrise of the year occurred yesterday morning.

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The Astronomy Magazine

In the Sky This Month

 

A giant mythological soap opera stretches up the eastern half of the sky on October nights, encompassing five major constellations: Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Cepheus, Cetus, and Perseus. In the tale, Cassiopeia, queen of Ethiopia, claimed that she was more beautiful than the sea nymphs. The nymphs complained to the god Poseidon, who sent the sea monster Cetus to ravage the country. To save his people, King Cepheus chained his daughter Andromeda at the seashore as a sacrifice. At the last second, though, she was rescued by Perseus, who flashed the snake-topped head of Medusa at Cetus, turning the monster to stone.
October 29: Dazzling Vega

One of the prime stars of summer continues to dazzle in the autumn sky. Vega is quite high in the west at nightfall. It’s the brightest member of the Summer Triangle.
October 30: Last-Quarter Moon

For the second time this month, the Moon is at last quarter. It is three-fourths of the way through its cycle of phases, headed toward “new” on November 7. There’s no special name for two quarter moons in the same month.
October 31: Halloween

Today is Halloween, an astronomical cross-quarter day. Such dates occur roughly half way between an equinox and a solstice. In many calendars, such a date marked the beginning of a season, not its middle.

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StarDate

Daily Cosmic Calendar for Monday, October 29th

The last three days of October pack a cosmic wallop in more ways than one. Right now three challenging sky cycles — the monthly lunar opposition to Saturn from Cancer to Capricorn (12:33am), Mars making a dicey, 45-degree tie to Saturn (3:48am), and Mercury forming a parallel to sometimes authoritarian Pluto (7:35am) — attempt to rain on a favorable parade of encouraging heavenly alignments. The good news includes flowing trines by the moon with the sun in Scorpio (2:35am) and Neptune in Pisces (4:13pm) — forming an insight-beckoning grand triangle in water signs. Plus, it helps greatly in business-professional matters, the arts and social activities, as well as in many healing modalities that Mercury unites with Jupiter at 28 degrees of Scorpio at 4:06am and trines Chiron in Pisces (6:58pm). Venus tosses in a potentially love-enhancing parallel with Mars (4:42pm) as an extra gift to so many souls looking for encouragement in affairs of the heart.

[Note to readers: All times are now calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

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Astrology.com

The Witches Current Moon Phase for Monday, October 29th

Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 74%

Tomorow the Moon will be in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

PHASE DETAILS FOR – MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 74%
Moon Age: 19.78 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,229.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,569,010.50 km

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MoonGiant

Moon in Cancer

The Moon is traveling through Cancer today. Beware of mood swings. Cook some soul food. Cuddle up with someone.

The restlessness of the Gemini Moon gives way to an instinctive need for peace and quiet. Feelings of belonging and safety are what motivate us under this influence. The Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer, as it rules the sign. This Moon position has much healing potential. Although insular by nature, our feelings run deep, making it an ideal time to get in touch with what motivates us.

The Moon in Cancer generally favors the following activities: Domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers.

One Day To Beltane (Southern Hemisphere)

One Days Till Beltane

(Southern Hemisphere)

“Fertility rights are ceremonies of a magic-religious nature performed to ensure the perpetuation of mankind and to control the environment. Expressed as invocations, incantations, prayers, hymns, processions, dances, and sacred dramas, these liturgical endeavors were, and still are, believed to be closely connected with the mechanisms of nature. The basis for such rites is usually a belief in sympathetic magic – that is magic worked on one level to have an effect on a different level, and based on the assumption that life and fertility, whether animal or vegetable, are one and indivisible. If such fertility rites could induce fertility in the animal and human worlds, then the vegetable world would also be stimulated to reproduction, resulting in an abundant harvest.”

– Robert Ellison, The Solitary Druid, p. 130

Two Days Till Samhain, The Witches New Year (Northern Hemisphere)

Two Days Till Samhain

(Northern Hemisphere)

“The Lord of Life Greenwood Man will now adopt his position as Lord of the Underworld, the dread Lord of Shadows. All around leaves are changing color and falling from branches , with life itself retracting back into roots and bulbs . Not destroyed , but moved to another plane for the Winter , to rest , to recuperate in order to be re born. This is a time to draw in our energy , and prepare for Winter. The colours are not provided by flowers, and yet the Earth is surrounded in color … the color are of harvest and reflect the colors of the harvest an animals too. As Samhain or Halloween arrives, so does JackFrost, making mysterious veil patterns on our windows, reminding us of his cleverness and intricate work. Caileach, The Crone, the Wise One, The Oldest of the Phases of The Moon, has devoured the God so that she can rebirth him. Her womb is the Underworld. Samhain is a time of transformation and of looking inside ourselves, a time for introspection. It is also a sombre time of remembrance, when we remember and honour those who have died. On this date the difference between the planes is at its lightest and we invite the dead to join us to feast. We can contact those who have died in all years gone by and we call upon ancient men and women to help us at this time.”

– Samhain and Beltane

May The Goddess Fill Your Life With Love, Light & Blessings This Monday Morn’!

Halloween

“As I went out walking this fall afternoon,
I heard a whisper whispering.
I heard a whisper whispering,
Upon this fine fall day…

As I went out walking this fall afternoon,
I heard a laugh a’ laughing.
I heard a laugh a’ laughing,
Upon this fine fall day…

I heard this whisper and I wondered,
I heard this laugh and then I knew.
The time is getting near my friends,
The time that I hold dear my friends,
The veil is getting thin my friends,
And strange things will pass through.”

– The Veil is Getting Thinner