Your Cosmic Calendar Horoscope for Friday, October 5th

Jane Lyle, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

 

Friday, 5th October:

Back Story: Venus Retrograde – 5th October – 16th November 2018

Magnetic Venus turns retrograde today. As she seems to retrace her steps, as seen from Earth, she’s drawing closer to us – and as I mentioned in September’s Cosmic Weather, will be a bright and beautiful ‘star’ in our evening skies this autumn.

Venus is retrograde in Scorpio this month, emphasising Scorpio’s themes of sex, endings, money, and mysterious secrets. Much will be brewing behind the scenes, and it may not be possible to make final judgements or decisions just yet – or to be clear about romantic, financial, or social situations we’re experiencing.

Seven things to look out for when Venus is retrograde :

*encounters with long-lost friends and lovers – is there unfinished business? Have you ‘bumped into’ someone for a reason?

*searching your heart, memory, and imagination for a deeper perspective on love and friendship

*hunting for antique and vintage bargains – Venus loves jewellery, art, and fashion. And with Scorpio’s connections with what lies beneath, metal detectorists could unearth a little buried treasure.

*mulling over your finances and financial plans and aspirations – have you overlooked something?

*searching for lost items of jewellery, art, or vintage treasures – sometimes precious things turn up in the strangest or most unlikely places

*studying the history of love, sex, art or women

*increasing awareness of karmic connections, soul mates, and karmic debts or obligations involving love, legacies, and/or money

Venus in Scorpio is an ace female detective or paranormal investigator – she’s always going to want to dig and delve. This phase can bring cold cases to our attention, or highlight stories (real or fictional) involving female investigators or crimes involving women as victims or perpetrators.

Relationships, sex, and partnerships or alliances of many kinds are highlighted between now and New Year 2019. Surprises and secret revelations are in store.

Watch for the days between 1st – 11th October when Venus lounges around at 10 degrees of Scorpio, while her mythic lover, Mars, in Aquarius, draws ever closer until they ignite, clash, and create a little romantic mayhem on 11th October beneath a Scorpio Moon.

Things could get pretty lively later too, for Venus opposes disruptive Uranus at the end of October, and during November. Sudden financial highs and lows, unusual and unconventional relationships forming or breaking up, or even stories about sex robots would all represent this Venus and Uranus dance.  With both planets retrograde, stories from the past  – particularly about sex, money, and maybe even death – are likely to surface now.

What comes up this month may not be resolved or clarified until December, when Venus moves forward again in Scorpio.

Venus returns to Libra at Halloween, travelling back through the sign of partnerships until 16th November, turning direct, and returning to Scorpio on 2nd December.

Venus finally leaves Scorpio for Sagittarius on 7th January, 2019.

 

October 2018 Astrology & Numerology forecast

Glorious October is here!
This month is all about LOVE!

Yet, this isn’t a rainbows and unicorns kind of love. This month is all about teaching you to love and respect yourself, so that your life and relationships reflect an enhanced self-worth.

Love is in the air.
The BIG news is that Venus is going retrograde.. Venus governs Love, Money, Beauty, and Attraction. You’ll be experiencing spiritual lessons that will show you where you need to make changes in any of these areas.

Make sure to honor your feelings and know that any challenges you face now are helping to love yourself more.

In this month’s forecast, I detail the many lessons you might experience this month and how to navigate them with grace!

Optimizing October Energies – Your Guide to the Month

Selacia
a message from Selacia

October is one of those months you will look back on years from now, remembering key societal markers involving revolutionary change. Notable developments include an unprecedented unmasking of the patriarchy and the light shining in a very public way on deep wounds felt by both the oppressed and oppressors. Imbalances of all sorts will take center stage, a spiritual cleansing taking place. You are part of society, of course, so be prepared to look inward for your own balancing. Continue reading to better understand what this means and your role.

Background

The shadow of humanity is coming up for healing in a big way. This is a needed element in shifting our planet into one of love. We can’t move forward without seeing the larger picture of what keeps our society divided.

We’ve been in this process for quite a while. It’s not surprising that people often feel weary about this, impatient about how long this is taking. What I can tell you, though, is that progress is being made and we must be persistent and determined in our quest to shift this planet into love. It will happen. There already is so much love here, even if it appears sidelined by the division and polarization.

Daily we must come back to a focus on the love, and express that love as best we can. We must be courageous in standing up for what is right and good. This is our role as divine changemakers.

“You came to Earth to have a front-row seat as the Earth ascends into a higher consciousness. Your movement into higher levels of being won’t always feel comfortable. Sometimes you will question whether you can go on, but do not worry. The eternal you has no doubt that you can take the leap that you came to take.” – from my book Earth’s Pivotal Years.

I repeat that here knowing that sometimes we need to be reminded of the long view. We are not lightweights. We are not quitters. We are vast quantum beings with a long history evolving on this planet before this life. That perspective is very important right now.

October Transforming Energies

A number of transforming energies will be impacting us in October. I’ll outline a few of them here, and what you need to know to optimize benefits.

First is the Libra balancing energy of October. The sign Libra is about striving for balance between polarities – it seeks harmony, justice, and relationship. As this balancing energy plays out in society, do your own inner work. Explore what may be out of balance in your personal life, your relationships, and your work. Be open to discovering new ways to look at old problems, new ways to look at others, new ways to look at yourself.

Energies as October begins will catalyze a deeper look at relationships and how people publicly and privately engage with one another. Strive to be kind and open-minded. Remember that there are two sides to every situation. You don’t need to agree with the “other side,” but applying openness in dialogue can engender compassion and a move towards finding common ground.

Second is the Venus retrograde starting October 5 to November 16. The sign Venus is about love, beauty, values, and relationship. When Venus goes retrograde, old unresolved issues in relationships can come up for healing. Sometimes this is with a current partner, an issue off the radar becoming visible and needing resolution. Other times, it may be a very old wound involving a partner no longer in one’s life – coming to the surface now because it’s a block to love with others. In still other instances, the retrograde may mean an old lover reappears in one’s life, bringing up something to look at.

In my 1-1 DNA healing sessions focused on love relationships, I find it’s common to be blocked in manifesting a new partner when there are unresolved issues with a previous person. Identifying and healing those old issues at a DNA level is key to moving forward.

Other effects of Venus retrograde involve values. Don’t be surprised if you feel called to reflect on what’s important to you, on many levels. The energies will support taking a deeper look at what you care about, what you enjoy, and what in society you value. Begin reflecting on these things now. Remember: we individually and collectively create our world by our presence, focus, heart, and mind. We can have the most impact by being present to what we value and what we want to preserve about our way of life. If something is important to us, we can stand up for that, becoming an active conscious voice.

Third is the Libra New Moon of October 8-9.  This provides the opportunity to give your relationships a tune-up – observing what’s out of balance and making needed course corrections. It’s also the best time to begin something new. If you apply that as a RX for a stale or troubled relationship – e.g. starting an exercise routine you enjoy together – this could be a plus. Sometimes what a relationship needs most is variety and a change of routine.

Fourth is the Taurus Full Moon of October 24. Energies of this moon will catalyze a deeper look at things in your life that are blocking your progress. This could be anything from destructive habits and things you no longer need to negative character traits like judgement, self-pity, and pride.

Fifth is a balancing of your inner male and inner female. Regardless of whether you are male or female, the two need to be in balance. Events unfolding in society will give you clues about what to focus on.

In my “Predictions 2018” eBook I wrote about the cultural shift involving women and how the balance between men and women is up for a big review this year. In 2017 we had the #MeToo movement, and this year mistreatment of women is getting an even larger spotlight during the Supreme Court nomination hearings in the US Senate. Both of these will set the stage for many more changes in our society over the coming decade.

In my eBook I said: “The cultural shift is not about punishing men or pushing them off into a corner. The foundational issue is the abuse of power – the kind of ego power that dishonors and hurts others. Both sexes house the divine, and each has a beneficial role to play.”

Remember as you witness events to keep a higher view and an open mind. We are all in this Earthly experience together. We must stay strong to help ourselves and others. Our love and our light-filled actions are what will make the difference. Trust this.

October 2018 Energy Update

Lee Harris
a message from Lee Harris
To read more of Lee’s insight, please visit his website, Lee Harris Energy

This is a transcript of the Lee’s spoken October Energy Update video.

Identity Shifts, Rebirth and Kundalini

September through December is a time of new energy.

Contract Changes And Residue

We have to let go of certain things in order to make space for the new. During the May-August period this year, many people went through a lot of high-speed letting go, in the form of sudden or unexpected contract changes. For some of you, that involved literal contracts – contracts falling through or suddenly arriving in your life, for houses, businesses or other opportunities. For others among us, this phenomenon showed up as changes in soul contracts.

At a soul level, we all have contracts running through our lives. We form them with each other to either do or be something to one another for a certain period of time or with a certain focus. For example, two souls might come together to help advance each other around the lesson of learning to love deeply or learning to resolve conflict. Sometimes is to launch a charity or help a community. These soul contracts come in the form of business, friendship, romance or family. We also form soul contracts with places we live, visit, or houses we have been in for a long time. There is always an underlying reason for the contract, and a few key lessons in each one. Once the contract is complete and the healing or learning is done, either a new level of contract begins or we move on from that person or place and start afresh.

The extraordinary speed with which people went through dramatic or sudden soul contract changes for themselves through April-August felt dizzying during that period, but has now led to a collective burst of new energy throughout September. This may have shown up as a feeling of resolution or a new sense of calm, or a visceral sense of a rush of new energy and possibilities.

Don’t be surprised if in October there is a sense of residue coming up for you as a result of all this rapid change. This may not necessarily show up as griefabout what has changed or moved out of your world, (though that is a possibility), but more likely, there will be more time for reflection on the quantity of changes that have happened for you and who they have helped you become. A moment to pause and reflect after a mighty wave of energy, and just before a mighty wave of new opportunity arrives.

Identity Shifts

There is a visceral identity shift occurring for us all on the planet right now. And for many sensitives, empaths and spiritual seekers right now, there is a heightened awareness of feeling very different inside.

It’s good to remember that internal shifts are not always apparent to other people in our life. We may have gone through an internal shift these past months which will manifest in a change in our external behaviour or circumstances at a later date, yes, but until we ground that change into our external behaviour or outer circumstances, other people won’t necessarily notice. Most people do not choose to see into others deeply, plus they are going through their own changes, so remember that while you go through your metamorphosis, you are safe in your privacy until you get comfortable enough to reveal your new layers to the world. (Good to remember this for those of you who feel you have no skin or are feeling transparent and vulnerable!).

Any new dreams or visions you have birthed inside you recently are really going to be working hard between September and December. This is a time of magnetic birth and new energy. These dreams will emerge faster if you are backing them up with action and consciously focusing on what you want to manifest, but even if you aren’t, the Universe is currently moving all of us through an upgrade cycle and identity shift that is inescapable.

Rebirth And Human Ego

Is Rebirth playing out at the same level for everyone? Yes and no. Some people will be experiencing it very strongly and watching it play out in their life, and others will experience the more blocked or asleep aspects of their lives being “tapped on” and growing increasingly uncomfortable. For example, you might be getting more irritated with a certain person in your life or a certain situation in your life. And then the question is: what is your irritation trying to tell you and what are you going to do about it?

There is an opportunity on the planet right now to shift out of old patterns and old behaviours faster than ever before. There is a transformation energy here right now that we are being asked to rise into – and for good reason.

But remember that when we are moving towards an expanded version of our selves or our lives, we often experience an ego contraction in response. For example, when you set the intention “I really want to have a great relationship and I’m going to manifest that” don’t be surprised when the next day, (because you are intending for an upgrade), part of your old human ego flares up and screams into your ear “Oh my god, I was treated really badly before and I’m really upset about it and I’m not sure I want a new relationship.” That’s the human ego response to the new soul desire. This is the voice of the old pain that has been in the way of you moving forward. It rises to the surface to be cleared, once you decide to take the steps toward something new.

I say this to help you recognise and be at peace with the fact that going into a contracted state in response to a vision or desire is part of the process. That friction is part of the process that helps clear and lead you into a new reality. And now more than ever, new realities are magnetising us all.

Kundalini Energy

Life-force is on the rise and this will be experienced as a rise in Kundalini energy.

When Kundalini energy rises, parts of our old identity and habits can be destroyed and this can be uncomfortable. What you will experience is a surge of life-force that wants to rise in you and wants to create, birth something new and/or take you in a new direction.

But as human beings we have been so trained and conditioned into staying where we are. So that moment when change comes near to us, fear can rise up. Our old identity doesn’t want to die, as it (thinks) it has successfully learned how to keep us safe. And that any change is a threat to the status quo. Which is where Kundalini comes in.

Kundalini energy is the energy of the soul. So with Kundalini energy on the rise, which is a sensory energy, the question to ask yourself is: am I FEELING my way through things or am I THINKING my way through things whenever I’m hesitant about a choice in front of me? Can I follow what feels good and what feels right more than what I think is good?

The mind is always tracking and referencing the past. So give your body a chance to FEEL into the options you are presented with. And your body will transmit to you either an openness or a hesitation/dullness or contraction about the choice you invite it to walk into. I use this ‘body test’ whenever my mind is in the way of my intuition. For example, at a fork in the road (and no map handy!) I ask my body does it want to go left, or does it want to go right? Then I follow which feeling felt better in my body and take that direction. You can run this test with any choices you are presented with.

Kundalini is a birthing energy and thus also a great destroyer of the past. The beauty of the past is all of the experiences you have walked through to become who you are today.

But your future is calling you forward to something greater or bigger than you have yet experienced. And when you can step into that, you become a bold transformer, not only for yourself but also for others.

I know that for a lot of you who follow my work, that is the role you have came here for and that is part of your purpose: to be a transformer for others.

So in this time of rising lifeforce, welcome to your great and magnetic transformation.

Big Love
Lee
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October 2018 Energy Report

Jennifer Hoffman
a message from Jennifer Hoffman

The month of October starts strongly with an 11-11 vibration and that is the energy signature for the month that focuses on ‘becoming 360×3’, which is our life journey of moving from healing to wholeness to congruence. This month we will learn about the 3 levels of Energetic Congruence that are now available to us so we no longer focus on the healing journey, now we can give our attention to expanding into higher potentials and energy frequencies. October is a month for inspired action and congruent harmony, which is the outcome of body/mind, emotions, and spirit alignment. This has been an ongoing ascension theme since I first introduced it in 2011. Now it’s time to express our energetic sovereignty, integrate our spiritual aspects, and put on our mantle of divinity. Ready, set, shine for October’s energies will support you in whatever you choose to do.

There is a lot going on this month energetically as well as on the physical planes. It can be depressing to look at the world we see and think that the spiritual aspects are not working but what we see today in the material world is a direct result of what happens when we shine the light of our expanding spiritual awareness on the density of 3D. Try to not let yourself get distracted by the chaos in the world, it’s a by-product of the dis-integrating 3D paradigm.

In order for us to expand our human awareness we need to change from linear, circular thinking to spherical thinking. Our awareness expands like a balloon, in all directions. This is why setting an intention for joyful, fulfilling love can result in losing friends and relationships because the energy of that intention expands in all directions to encompass all of our relationships.

So much of our life has been focused on healing and completing healing and karmic cycles. That’s not a bad thing, it is the fulfillment of our soul mission and the purpose of our life. We are here to get closure with our lifetimes of soul trauma and that is a very big task. To do that we try to fill in the gaps in our energy field, we ‘become 360’ on the human/emotional level, which I talked about in the 2015 Predictions which you can read at this link.

The healing journey involves moving from healing into wholeness, where we recapture our energy that is empowering our soul traumas and use it to expand into our higher potentials. This is what we have been doing until now. But there’s more to that journey and this is our next ascension step.

Now we need to expand from our ‘becoming 360’ on the material plane to include the other levels of 360 being-ness, spiritual and divine. This is the integration of the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, where we begin the journey as a novice and end it as the master. Those levels were not fully available to everyone until now and today we have access to all of them. In the This is what I call ‘becoming 360×3’ where we align with and integrate all 3 levels of our being, human, spiritual, and divine into congruence which is more than wholeness, it is a state of complete and full integration of our aspects, the Divine Trinity. This gives us access to the energy of harmony, where all parts contribute equally to our expansion, potential, and awareness, and there is an unlimited, unbroken, joyful flow of energy into our lives.

October’s new moon in Libra/Aries on the 8th completes the energy of the full moon of September 24, which was a powerful call to speed up this process with a combination of action and discipline. We need to be integrated with our spiritual and divine aspects for this next ascension cycle to occur. Look at the corruption that we have seen in the past week, all over the world. That’s the light uncovering the darkness and density of the 3D paradigms, it is not a sign that we have failed.

Pluto, the planet of deep transformation, after a 6 month retrograde, is now direct. That’s going to push the transformation forward in the relentless way that Pluto is known for. This month we also have Venus going retrograde in Scorpio starting October 4. While that is not unusual and happens every 2 years, it will mean that in 2018 all of the planets have had a retrograde cycle since June and that is unusual.

To give extra oomph to the transformation, Uranus is going to be at 0 Aries, which is the zero point of the zodiac, for most of October. This is the most powerful point in the chart and Uranus is the planet of revolution, ruling electricity, sudden and unexpected events, and alchemy. There may be some big surprises this month that prepare us for more big energy events in November. And remember all of these alignments are preparing us for the big Saturn/Pluto Capricorn conjunction in 2020, something that happens every 500 years.

We have a full moon on the 24th that aspects both Uranus and Saturn, the great Disrupter and the great Disciplinarian. That should create some interesting fireworks further intensifying the transformation catalyzed by the immense outpouring of light and high frequency energy that is being poured onto the planet at this time. There’s nowhere to hide and nothing to fear but we do have to continue shining our lights, stay within our energy fields (you may feel the need to stay home at times), and keep our intentions high and strong.

It has felt, to me, like things slowed down a lot for the past few months but they are moving forward now.  We’re in an 11 year and that is the first mastery number, the number of the initiate. This is the beginning of the mastery journey, where we are learning through trial error, moving a few steps forward and a few steps backward. While we never go back to where we began, we do go over old ground to get completion and closure.

At some point, though, we have to decide to take inspired action, which requires that we end our healing work, get out of healing and karmic cycles, and test out what we have learned. So many clients tell me “I have done my healing work…” and then they say they’re stuck and don’t know what to do next. I tell them that’s great, so take it for a test drive, see what you have learned, what still needs some attention, what works and what doesn’t. Inspired action is acting through spirit (which means there is no fear). Remember we are not afraid of fear, we are afraid of consequences.

The only way to know how far we have come and how far we have yet to go is to step out and put our healing efforts to work. Create an intention that activates something bold, big, and beautiful for yourself. Then assess the results and course correct as necessary.

October is a great month for that, it’s a month to take action, to expand boldly into new avenues of potential, and to accept your own divinity for congruent harmony in body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Shine on and have a great month.

Your Daily Cosmic Calendar for Friday, October 5

Anyone who has been reading this calendar during the last two days has been alerted — ahead of time — to today’s official station and shift from direct to retrograde motion by Venus at 11 degrees of Scorpio (12:06pm). Be aware that this pause in the zodiac by Venus occurs during an 11 hour void-of-course moon cycle that begins at 4:35am and ends at 4:20pm when the lunar orb enters earthy Virgo. Focus attention on all the following key themes associated with Venus in order to extract the best results from this infrequent turnaround by Earth’s soul-sister in the solar system: love, emotional sensitivity, the arts and architecture, social activities, personal money matters and savings, beauty and magnetic attractions, value systems, harmony and balance in key relationships, alchemical-type reactions and changes in romance. (Venus will remain in reverse until November 16 when it once again resumes direct motion at 26 degrees of Libra.) This month’s transit of Virgo moon can really ratchet-up your organizational and efficiency skill-sets as a grand triangle occurs in earth signs via the moon’s superlative trines with unconventional Uranus in Taurus (6:27pm) and discipline-reinforcing Saturn in Capricorn (9:44pm). Mercury and Vesta offer additional good news if you can tune into the higher meaning of investment strategies as they connect via an inspirational, 72-degree rapport (10:08pm).

[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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Amusing Lunar Facts

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Amusing Lunar Facts

 

What is the Moon? It is not a planet, although many scientists may think of it as one! It is a satellite of the Earth. In other words, it is a big chunk of rock, orbiting the Earth and is kept within a certain distance from the Earth (approx. 238,866 miles away) because of the Earth’s gravitational pull. Without that gravitational pull, the Moon would move farther out into space away from the Earth. Also, the Moon’s gravity affects our ocean tides. Obviously, as with astrology, there is a fine balance between the Sun, Moon and Earth.

The Moon is larger than Pluto with a diameter of approximately 2,160 miles. It takes approximately 27.3 days to travel all the way around the earth, moving at a rate of a little over one-half mile each second. According to some scientists, the Moon’s rate of orbit is slowing down and it is slowly moving away from the Earth.

It is believed that asteroids crashing into it millions of years ago created the many craters on the Moon. Since there is almost no atmosphere, there is essentially no wind or rain to cause these craters to erode or change. Also, because of this, the temperatures on the “sunny-side” of the Moon can reach 273°F while on the dark-side the temperatures plummet to a chilly -243°F.

 

Moon in Leo

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Moon in Leo

The Moon is traveling through Leo today. Shine and be proud! You rule right now!

The Moon in Leo speaks to our “inner child”. It’s a warm, generous, whole-heartedly loving position. Pride keeps us from pettiness, but it can also prevent us from opening up and revealing how we are truly feeling. We are on stage, our feelings are grand, and we appreciate some drama in our lives. We are easily threatened by anything that seems to be impersonal. This is a time when we seek attention–when we want to stand out for our special qualities. It’s a strong time for romance and any creative activity as well.

The Moon in Leo generally favors the following activities: Creative activities, activities involving children, generous undertakings, undertakings in which personal recognition is desired, and risk-taking.

The Witches Current Moon Phase for Friday, October 5

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The Witches Current Moon Phase for Friday, October 5

Waning Crescent
Illumination: 17% 

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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In the Sky This Month

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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 5: More Moon and Regulus

Regulus, the bright star that represents the heart of Leo, the lion, will stand to the upper right of the crescent Moon at first light tomorrow.

October 6: Pole Stars

The Big Dipper is plunging toward the horizon as night falls now, as if it’s about to dip into a pail of cool water. Line up the stars at the leading edge of the dipper’s bowl, and follow that line to the upper right to reach Polaris, the Pole Star.

October 7: Spring Stars

The Sun is moving across Virgo this week. Today, it’s not far from Virgo’s brightest star, Spica. We can’t see it because of Earth’s blue skies. If you look at the sky at midnight six months from now, though, you’ll see today’s noontime stars.

October 8: Draconid Meteors

The unpredictable Draconid meteor shower should be at its best tonight. It could produce anything from no meteors at all to an outburst of hundreds. They are best observed before midnight.

October 9: Capricornus

Despite its fame as a member of the zodiac, Capricornus is tough to see. It’s the smallest member of the zodiac, and one of the faintest. It forms a distinctive pattern, though, like the bottom of a bikini bathing suit.

October 10: Messier 30

A cluster from another galaxy scoots across the south on October evenings. Messier 30, in the lower left corner of Capricornus, is a family of hundreds of thousands of stars. They probably came from another galaxy, which was consumed by the Milky Way.

October 11: Moon and Jupiter

Brilliant Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, lines up below the Moon in early evening. It looks like a brilliant star, with a bit of a creamy color.

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The sky this week for October 5 to October 7

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The sky this week for October 5 to October 7

A host of bright stars, a handful of beautiful planets, and even a minor planet for good measure, all in the night sky this week.
Friday, October 5

The Moon reaches perigee, the closest point in its orbit around Earth, at 6:31 p.m. EDT. It then lies 227,665 miles (366,392 kilometers) from Earth’s center. At the same time the Moon is at perigee, Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion, lies 1.9° south of our lone natural satellite.

Saturday, October 6

Although it’s low, Saturn remains a tempting target in this week’s evening sky. The ringed planet stands nearly 20° above the southwestern horizon as darkness falls. Shining at magnitude 0.5, it appears significantly brighter than any of the background stars in its host constellation, Sagittarius the Archer. 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″. But more significantly, look specifically at how much the rings tilt to our line of sight. The rings are quite open now, and the steep angle offers superb views of ring structure.

Sunday, October 7

Vesta, the brightest minor planet, is super easy to find tonight, low in the southwestern sky. Use a small telescope (or tripod-mounted binoculars) and point to magnitude 2.8 Kaus Borealis (Lambda Sagitarii). If you are familiar with the famous Teapot asterism of Sagittarius, Kaus Borealis is the star at the peak of the pot’s lid. As soon as it’s dark enough for you to locate the orange star, center it in your scope’s field of view. Vesta will then lie only 20′ (one-third of a degree) to the south.

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Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio

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Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio Today 

Venus now turns retrograde at 10° Scorpio 50′.

Venus retrograde cycle October to November 2018

Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th, 2018, starting at 10° Scorpio 50, and turning direct at 25° Libra 15.

Venus is retrograde in Scorpio from October 5-31. Venus is retrograde in Libra from October 31-November 16.

  • Venus shadow period begins/enters Rx zone: September 2, 2018, 11:20 PM, at 25° Libra 15′
  • Venus stations and turns retrograde: October 5, 2018, 3:07 PM, at 10° Scorpio 50′ Rx
  • Venus stations and turns direct: November 16, 2018, 5:45 AM, at 25° Libra 15′
  • Venus ends its shadow period/leaves Rx zone: December 17, 2018, 10:28 PM, at 10° Scorpio 50′

What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

Venus in Scorpio stations as it turns retrograde today, and will continue in retrograde motion until November 16th. Until October 31st, Venus transits Scorpio and then retreats into Libra on that date for the remainder of the retrograde. This Venus retrograde cycle can bring us back to unresolved matters, particularly to do with relationships, finances, wants and needs, and values. We may want to avoid significant new beginnings or decisions related to Venus-ruled endeavors, such as finances, partnership, romance, and pleasurable pursuits. However, it’s a good time to assess these matters. This is a cycle in which we review, re-evaluate, and re-assess our love life, personal finances, and the manner in which we receive, reveal, and express our affections. Thoughts turn to the past so that we can lay to rest unhealthy habits in these areas of life. We can get in better touch with our values and needs during this slowdown phase.

The Moon continues its transit of Leo until 7:20 PM EST when it enters Virgo. Mercury and Jupiter form a semi-sextile, suggesting some inability to settle on a particular idea, opinion, or project. However, we’re thinking positively, and we bounce back quickly from disappointment.

The Moon is void from 7:34 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Virgo at 7:19 PM EDT.

Astrology of Today – Friday, October 5, 2018

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Astrology of Today – Friday, October 5, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

  • The Moon is in Leo until 7:19 PM, after which the Moon is in Virgo.
  • The Moon is void from 7:33 AM to 7:19 PM.
  • The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase until 3:08 PM, after which the Moon is in its Waning Crescent phase.
  • We are in between the Last Quarter Moon (which happened on the 2nd) and the New Moon (which will occur on October 8th).

Retrogrades/Stations:

  • Mars is in its post-retrograde shadow until October 8th (Mars was retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
  • Venus turns retrograde (Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th).
  • Current retrogrades: Venus Rx, Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx.
**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Friday, October 5

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Your Daily Sun & Moon Data for Friday, October 5

The Sun
Sun Direction: ↑ 127.92° SE
Sun Altitude: 31.76°
Sun Distance: 92.957 million mi
Next Solstice: Dec 21, 2018 5:22 pm (Winter)
Sunrise Today: 7:42 am↑ 95° East
Sunset Today: 7:19 pm↑ 264° West
Length of Daylight: 11 hours, 37 minutes

The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 183.76° S
Moon Altitude: 66.30°
Moon Distance: 227699 mi
Next New Moon: Oct 8, 201811:46 pm
Next Full Moon: Oct 24, 201812:45 pm
Next Moonset: Today5:36 pm
Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 16.2%

Lunar Almanac
Moon Phase Tonight: Waning Crescent
New Moon: Oct 8, 2018 at 11:46 pm
(Next Phase)
Third Quarter: Oct 2, 2018 at 5:45 am
(Previous Phase)

Source

timeanddate.com

Wishing You & Yours A Very Beautiful & Blessed Friday Morning! Goddess Bless!

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Bright Blessings

Earth Mother
Giver of life
Strengthen me during my life-long strife.
Teach me Your ways of perfect love,
peace, and wisdom true.
Spawn from my purest heart
These words to You
May this prayer help me to better
myself in word and deed,
To a higher plane I shall succeed.
Beautiful Light of Goodness Fair
Lore of old we both do share
A Witch’s brew, I drink to You
My love for You, by day, by night
In thought and in sight
Will my soul learn
the meaning of this life again.

-Author Unknown

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The Witches Divination Journal for October 2

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Psychic Tip of the Day

GROUP HUG
It is time to consider getting active with a group of friends. Your soulmate might be out there in a crowd right now, looking for you. Are you interested in anyone new?

 

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Tarot Card of the Day

Seven of Coins


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Seven of this suit is typically a paean to the humble laborer who is willing to show up every day and sweat in the sun for next season’s bounty. The traditional concept is cultivation, with an attitude that slow and steady wins the race, with faith in nature’s assistance. The protagonist of this card doesn’t make excuses, isn’t whimsical or moody, but is dedicated and sees the job through. Of course, it’s no good to count your chickens before they hatch, but there’s no question that the person who is vigilant over a project is more likely to get the desired result.

Someone who works with nature, cooperating with her ways, will waste less energy and time than the person who works against her. As a side meaning, we sometimes see this normally humble farmer in a moment of frenzy, betting the crop on a roll of the dice. This represents a moment of dementia, addiction or desperation which hopefully will not last long enough for the farmer to lose everything!

Daily Love Tarot

The Sun

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The Sun is an invitation to a supportive relationship in which you can be yourself around your significant other. You feel relaxed and loved, with a sense of peace of heart. You’ve struck gold and entered into a new realm. Keep looking if this is not how you feel because it is how things should be. You can’t expect improvement in a long-term union if you do not take effective steps to create it.

Your Erotic Tarot

The Judgment

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The Judgement card represents a sexual awakening, and now that you aren’t afraid to move in a new direction, a whole new world awaits you. What sex positions do you want to try, and which fantasies have you been dying to act out? Being honest with yourself and potential partner(s) about the details of what you desire will help you get what you want faster, and the end result will be much more satisfying. And above all, enjoy your sexual liberation!

Your Daily Rune for

Mannaz

“Man-az” – Literally: “Mankind”

Esoteric: Humankind, awareness

Rune of the Divine structure of intelligence in the human soul or psyche. Rune of the horizons of human existence and collective potential.

Psi: mind & memory (Hugin & Munin), the difference between human and all other life, development of the intellect, rational mind, perfected intelligence

Energy: psychic order of the gods reflected in humankind, projection of Self into time

Mundane: thinking, planning, analysis, the human condition, people at large (contemporary: the masses)

Divinations: Divine structure, sustainability, intelligence, awareness, social order, divine influence in life; or depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion, collective suicide, bigotry, elitism, intellectual arrogance.

Governs:

Self-Actualization
Realization of the divine structure in humankind
Increase in intelligence, memory and mental powers (passing tests)
Unlocking the third-eye hvel, the “mind’s eye”
Activating the dynamics of your own inner Christus, or Higher Self
Awareness of our roles as co-creator with the gods and nature
Mental and spiritual potential

Your Ogham Reading for Tuesday, October 2, 2018

 

Fearn-Alder

The third letter of the Ogham alphabet is Fearn it means alder-tree. Alder-bark has been used by many cultures to treat various health problems and disorders, everything from insect bites to tuberculosis. Alder is a very water resistant hardwood and is often used in foundations where water is present. The key points to remember with alder are confidence, shielding, guidance, and standing up to ones enemies. Just as water stands no chance against alder, your enemies are at a loss when you have the protection of the alder.

Fortune – Drawing this Ogham is a sign to remain true to yourself and resist all temptation!

 

 

Huathe-Hawthorn

The Celts often believed the hawthorn to be a portal to the Otherworld. The hawthorn is a hardy plant commonly used for hedges and great firewood. It can even be an invasive species at times. The key points to remember with the letter Huathe are obstacles, walls, and obstructions. Its ability to form a natural wall gives the diviner an idea in what this symbol can mean to them and their lives.

Fortune – To overcome obstacles and walls you must make a personal sacrifice, to gain we must lose something of ourselves!

 

 

Ura-Heather

The beauty of heather flowers is one reason it is associated with the Irish Goddess of love, fertility, and new growth. Be happy when you draw this letter because it denotes love, companionship, and passion. Whether it will be a new love or an old love rekindled, Ura is a powerful symbol and one that may bring great luck in your love life.

Fortune – This Ogham deals in matters of Love. Whether it is new love or rekindling of old love, enjoy the peace and love that comes with Ura!

 

Your Animal Spirit Guide for

The Black Cat

The Magick of the Black Cat

The Wisdom of the Budda

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

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If You Were Born Today, October 2

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If You Were Born Today, October 2

You thrive on companionship, especially the one-on-one kind. For the most part, you are quite comfortable in a supporting role, and you possess an understated charm. Although tactful and caring, you also enjoy displaying your intellect, and there are times when you might try to score intellectual points, and regret it if you’ve hurt someone else’s feelings in the process! The thing is, you accept nothing at face value, and that, combined with your perceptiveness, endows you with a very interesting and intelligent perspective that others respect. You are spiritually inclined, well-respected, and popular. Famous people born today: Mahatma Gandhi, Groucho Marx, Graham Greene, Johnny Cochrane, Kelly Ripa, Sting, Tiffany.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

With the Sun and Moon in harmony in your Solar Return chart, the year ahead should be satisfying and balanced overall. You are in comfortable demand and personally popular, and you are able to achieve a decent balance between work and play; personal and professional life. For the most part, you are on top of your game this year, and positive connections with others can be made fairly easily. With the ability to handle your emotions successfully, there is less stress on both your mind and body. Your self-confidence and positive attitude will reward you!

You have a stronger focus on, and dedication to, work in the period ahead, sometimes taking it a little too far. Taking the time to pull yourself away from your pet projects or work will help bring more balance to your life, and will ensure that you don’t neglect other important areas of life. However, you can make significant headway in specific areas this year, and you are likely to feel a strong sense of direction and purpose.

You are especially creative and expressive this year, and you might often act on impulse. Your love life may be especially animated. You succeed best in fields or areas that allow you to make something beautiful, attractive, and/or entertaining. You are particularly dynamic at this point in your life, sometimes impatient, and you often experience bursts of energy. You are courageous, but be careful to not go to such extremes that you are foolhardy, as this inclines you to mishaps.

Personal magnetism is tremendous this year. This is a good period for creative projects and joining with others in pursuing a common goal.

However, err on the side of caution if offers arrive that seem too good to be true. Some confusion or possibly deception could arise in relationships this year, and you may be skipping important details without even realizing it.

Fortunate connections are likely to be made this year–connections that benefit you now and down the road and that enhance your chances of success at achieving your goals. A new relationship with someone that helps to broaden your horizons, expand your mind, and deepen your personal philosophy of life is possible, or existing relationships grow and improve.

However, your energy can vary greatly from one period to the next, so take advantage of the “high” periods in order to offset the possible loss in productivity during the low-energy stages. This may be due to wavering motivation – you may be seeking out something more meaningful which can pay with your physical energy levels.

Saturn forms a square to your Sun this year from April to December 2018. During this time period, there can be times when you feel blocked from advancing in your chosen life path, or temporarily lacking in energy and confidence. Ego boosts don’t seem to be forthcoming, or if they are, you don’t see them in such a light. Some sort of buckling down is necessary at this time and is often perceived as limitations coming from other people or from circumstances. A general feeling of “slowdown” is likely, and if regular tasks seem more overwhelming than usual, it is likely due to poor spirits and lack of motivation. Sometimes, this transit is associated with problems with the teeth, bones in general, and the skin. It is also associated with mechanical breakdowns in your life. However, Saturn calls upon you to identify the weaker areas of your life and to fix or strengthen them. Take the time to sort out your life, improve your work, and become more efficient. Taking a slow and steady approach to life is necessary now. Pushing too hard will likely lead to frustration and setbacks. Take it easy and work on self-improvement. Results are not immediate, but will eventually come and bring healthy rewards. This can be a time of fixing problems or taking on responsibilities so that your life runs more smoothly.

You seek out nourishment from — and naturally nurture and support — others during this period. Needs and cravings seem to be in harmony, or at least not in conflict, with those of your loved ones. It makes you feel stronger and good about yourself to help and support, and you seem to have a good support system in place for yourself.

Helping you out is a Mars-Pluto trine that suggests you’re going all in with certain projects and endeavors. You want your objectives to reflect what you’re really about, and you are likely to rid yourself of unsatisfying goals this year. Your ability to concentrate and focus helps you achieve what you set out to do. A new project or goal begun this year has a good chance of being successful and long-lasting. Your physical activities tend to be more intense, passionate, and focused. It’s an excellent year in which to make a lifestyle change, as your ability to concentrate on what really matters to you is enhanced.

While energy can be up and down this year and there can be some obstacles to clear, the period ahead is excellent for getting key areas of your life more organized and structured. Areas that you’ve overlooked now need your attention. Family and support systems can be in good place, however, and personal appeal is strong. There can be some very fertile, creative projects in the works. Cooperation brings excellent rewards.

2017 is a Number Four year for you. Ruled by Uranus. This is a year of work and development. It’s “nose to the grindstone” time. It’s a time to pay special attention to practical matters, and it’s not a time to be lazy or especially gregarious. Sometimes, it can be a year that feels hard, monotonous and routine, and/or lonely. Positive new relationships are often not formed in a Four personal year. However, it can be a wonderful year for building, development, and laying a solid foundation for future successes. Advice – get yourself organized, work to build your resources, keep busy.

2018 will be a Number Five year for you. Ruled by Mercury. This is a year of discovery and freedom. It’s a time when exploration and reaching out to others brings opportunities. It’s a good time to advertise, promote, and sell. Surprises are in store, and the routine is broken for the better. This is a year when exciting relationships can be formed; or, if you are already in a partnership, new life is breathed into the relationship. Advice – explore, look for adventure, keep your eyes open for opportunities, diversify, mingle.