Yearly Astrology Trends Calendar

Mars enters Libra

Mars is in Libra from October 22-December 9. We tend to use our charm as a means to an end under the influence of this cycle. Because we can see many different sides to an issue, we can be vacillating and indecisive about how to act. We don’t want to be the “bad guy”, and rarely resort to force. Instead, we attempt to win arguments with style. We are indirect in approach and inclined towards engaging in mental debates, yet we also attempt to make the opposition comfortable! Passive-aggressiveness is the shadow side of this energy.

Mars in Libra

The Moon is New in Libra on October 19, 2017, at 3:12 PM EDT.

A new cycle begins with the New Moon in Libra. This cycle offers us a good period for committing to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Scales. We have a chance to build our negotiating skills without compromising our principles or needs, and without resorting to appeasement. It’s a time to work on re-balancing our relationships and to recognize our partners as teammates rather than adversaries. With this potent Libra energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives.

Some of Libra’s “lessons” involve learning to make peace with those around us, as well as in our environments, establishing a sense of order and balance in our lives, and recognizing the value of partnerships. This is an ideal time to work on these skills. Libra has an innate ability for, and love of, synthesizing opposites. Peace and harmony are the goals, but there’s a fine balancing act involved along the way that requires some commitment and effort.

This New Moon brings fresh and creative energy into our lives, and more specifically, into our relationships. This is a cycle in which balancing our close personal relationships becomes an urgent desire. Negotiations may be especially effective, as we are inclined to assert our needs in ways that don’t offend others. However, with the New Moon opposing Uranus and forming a (wide) square with Pluto, we can encounter resistance and possibly power struggles. Surprising events may be part of the picture now, particularly through our relationships and a different perspective. The lunation’s harmony with Saturn suggests the potential for long-lasting, ultimately useful and steady results. We’re able to combine tradition with innovation effectively now.

New Moon in Libra chart on October 19, 2017

Mercury enters Scorpio

Mercury is in Scorpio from October 17-November 5, 2017.

When Mercury is in Scorpio, our thoughts and communications are particularly 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 in Scorpio

Venus enters Libra

Venus is in Libra from October 14-November 7, 2017.

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 things to be done the “right” way and are turned off by aggressive or uncouth behavior.

The shadow side of this position is dependency, 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.

Venus enters Libra

Jupiter enters Scorpio

Jupiter is in Scorpio from October 10, 2017, to November 8, 2018.

The last time Jupiter was in Scorpio was October 25, 2005, to November 23, 2006.

The next time Jupiter is in Scorpio will be from September 24, 2029, to October 22, 2030.

Jupiter in Scorpio

Uranus forms a semi-square with Neptune

On October 7th, 2017, Uranus and Neptune form their second semi-square in a set that began in August 2017 and spans until May 1, 2019. This aspect is considered in effect within these wider range dates. This is a time when we can feel particularly inspired, although we may feel restless if our dreams are no longer fulfilling us or keeping us hopeful. Watch for impractical ventures and unusual tangents that may not last.

Uranus semisquare Neptune dates:

1st: August 11, 2017, when Uranus is at 28° Aries 30′ and Neptune is at 13° Pisces 30′.

2nd: October 7th, 2017, with Uranus at 27° Aries 01′ and Neptune at 12° Pisces 01′.

3rd: June 16th, 2018, when Uranus is at 1° Taurus 30′

4th: December 15th, 2018, when Uranus is at 28° Aries 49′

5th: May 1st, 2019, when Uranus is at 3° Taurus 01′ (last)

Uranus semi-square Neptune

The Moon is Full in Aries on October 5, 2017, at 2:40 PM EDT.

Full Moon in Aries Chart – October 5, 2017

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Mercury enters Libra

Mercury is in Libra from September 29-October 17, 2017. When Mercury is in Libra, we are diplomatic and friendly. During this cycle, we are able to bring a more rational approach to one-to-one relationships. It’s a good time to think about ways of improving our negotiation skills. In an attempt to see both sides of any given situation, Mercury in Libra can be a vacillating energy. It can be more challenging than usual to make quick decisions, as we can sit “on the fence”. We may too easily accommodate others’ opinions in order to keep the peace. In our negotiations, we don’t want to assert ourselves in such a way as to appear to be the “bad guy”. However, this is a good period for considering others’ points of view. We are more inclined to arrive at fair conclusions.

Mercury in Libra

Jupiter forms an opposition to Uranus

This aspect first formed in December 2016, was exact again in March, and forms for the final time in this set today.

Under this influence, we need to be willing to make changes in our lives or change will be forced upon us. This is a transit that cries out for freedom, particularly regarding our close relationships. We seek out partnership but we are also holding on tightly to our individuality. We are looking for release or freedom from pressures, strains, and areas of life where we feel limited, restricted, and constrained. Events occurring now can bring surprises and sudden changes of hearts or paths. The desire to grow and progress is very strong now, and we can entertain new possibilities and find inspiration from unusual sources, but we can also be rebellious and impulsive under this influence.

While this aspect can give us just the right motivation to try something new or break free from a limiting situation, we should watch for glorifying all that is new and fresh to the point that we forget what’s truly important to us. This is a rebellious, restless influence–one in which we should avoid making changes just for the sake of making changes. We might take risks (perhaps foolish ones) for the sake of freedom. This is not a good time for financial speculation or travel. There can be fights for independence in our relationships, but it’s also a time for opening ourselves up to new ways of thinking, particularly through our relationships and interactions with others. 

Jupiter opposition Uranus dates:

1st: December 26th, 2016, when Jupiter was at 20° Libra 34′ and Uranus was at 21° Aries 34′

2nd: March 2, 2017, when Jupiter is at 22° Libra 11′ and Uranus is at 22° Aries 11′ 

3rd: September 28, 2017, when Jupiter is at 27° Libra 15′ and Uranus is at 27° Aries 15′ 

Jupiter opposition Uranus

Sun enters Libra

Sun is in Libra from September 22-October 23. Libra rules relationships with others as mirrors of ourselves. Meeting others halfway, compromise, and negotiation come under the rule of Libra. The focus is now on balance–finding balance and harmony through relationships with others and through art. Libra is the sign of the peacemaker. However, life is not always peaceful with Libra in its attempt to restore balance. Decision-making can be more challenging while the Sun is in Libra. Libra weighs both sides of any situation, and sometimes this process seems endless!

In Libra, the Sun is concerned about not rocking the boat and not rubbing others the wrong way. Tactfulness, style, tolerance, and sociability are some of the keywords for Libra. On the shadow side, Libra can be self-serving, indecisive, passive-aggressive, and superficial.

Sun in Libra

New Moon in Virgo

The Moon is New in Virgo on September 20, 2017, at 1:30 AM EDT.

New Moon in Virgo chart on September 20, 2017

Early morning on September 20th, a New Moon occurs in the sign of Virgo. A time of new beginnings, this New Moon presents an excellent opportunity for us to formulate some goals regarding “all things Virgo.”

We’d do well to concentrate on new ways to get our day-to-day life organized. We might think about the keywords for this particular and earthy sign — such things as analytical, intelligent, reserved, critical, helpful, conscientious — and consider ways to incorporate these traits into our personalities. The New Moon in Virgo is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Virgin. These include building our powers of healthy, constructive discrimination; rolling up our sleeves and getting down to some serious work; beginning a new project that requires attention to details; making lists, actively ticking off completed activities, and taking pride in our “little” accomplishments; starting a health regime, researching nutrition and vitamins, and paying attention to our diet; setting up specific routines that will help us manage our lives in constructive and mindful ways; and handling the finer details of our day-to-day life in an organized, step-by-step fashion so that we can free our minds of clutter.

Venus enters Virgo

Venus is in Virgo from September 19-October 14, 2017. This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures–running errands, doing detail work, or just being there for our lovers. Love needs to make sense and have a purpose with Venus in Virgo.

Virgo is an Earth sign, which is sensual but also quite practical. Besides our romantic natures, what we decide to buy and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle is ruled by whether or not things make sense. We could easily feel guilty if we are too self-indulgent at this time. Rendering services to others can fill a need, and can be an expression of love. The shadow side of this position is being overly critical of our partners, picky, or worrisome.

Venus in Virgo

Mercury enters Virgo

Mercury is in Virgo from September 9-September 29, 2017. When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process is now important to us. This is a time when we analyze and decide what is useful and what we deem to be impractical. Mercury feels right at home in Virgo, one of the signs that it rules. Dealing with details is natural and easy now. We need to be careful that we don’t lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details. We should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves in a too factual manner, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative.

Mercury in Virgo

The Moon is Full in Pisces on September 6, 2017, at 3:03 AM EDT.

Full Moon in Pisces Chart – September 6, 2017

Mercury now turns direct at 28° Leo 25′ after several weeks of retrograde motion. Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until September 19th.

Mercury first turned retrograde on August 12th at 11° Virgo 38′.

Mars enters Virgo

Mars is in Virgo from September 5-October 22. In Virgo, Mars is somewhat of a workhorse. We have a passion for details, as well as a need to do the right thing at just the right time under this influence. The satisfaction of a job well done is one of your greatest incentives now. We are more precise and concerned about performance.

Mars in Virgo