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Tuesday, OCTOBER 1

The Moon continues its transit of Virgo until 6:19 PM EDT, when it moves into Libra. More than usual, we seek balance today, first through tidying our lives through working on details while the Moon is in Virgo, and later, through harmonizing. We’re idealistic and considerate.

Still, on this day before a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra, it’s best to wind down and avoid new beginnings. Instead, it’s a good time to reflect on what we want to improve.

A Venus-Ceres aspect coming into play as the day advances suggests we can feel pleasantly attached to others. We find nurturing and supporting people in our lives more natural.

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Wednesday, OCTOBER 2

The New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs today at 2:50 PM EDT. With this eclipse occurring in the sign of Libra, the focus is on negotiating, partnering, and creating harmony and balance. It’s about new beginnings regarding these issues, and long-term changes are in the works!

This eclipse is the fifth in an Aries-Libra set of six with us from April 2023 to March 2025. It can highlight and challenge our issues surrounding partnerships and in/dependence. While we’ve been building our independence and working on assertiveness, we’re now prompted to consider healthy relating and how it affects the process.

Circumstances nudge us to see where we have fallen out of balance. Ultimately, we are better positioned to understand that changes or endings are necessary for our growth.

However, with the eclipse occurring now, we remain symbolically in the dark, and it’s best to take our time with new beginnings. Occurring at the time of a Superior Conjunction of the Sun and Mercury, an epiphany, illumination of a matter, or a clearing of the air is even more likely and significant.

We are sharp, communicative, and open at this time, and what we say or write now has a strong impact, for better or worse! An idea or plan can come to full bloom.

With Mercury’s sesquiquadrate with Uranus today, there could be minor missteps or surprising turnarounds. While our minds are open to possibilities, there can be some mental disorganization to manage.

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The Moon is New in Libra on October 2nd, 2024, at 2:49 PM EDT.

New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra Chart: October 2, 2024

This phase of the Moon occurs at 10 degrees and 4 minutes of Libra.

The New Moon in the sign of Libra starts a good cycle in which to commit 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. Libra teaches us to learn to make peace with those around us and to establish more harmony in our environments, establish a sense of order and balance in our lives, and recognize 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. A Mars-Saturn trine can help us see the value of pacing ourselves and keeping our feet on the ground. Libra’s ruler, Venus, also harmonizes with Mars and Saturn.

However, this eclipse is square Mars, and some prematurity is possible. Mercury aligns with the Sun and Moon, pointing to a lot of thought and discussion going into our new beginnings. However, because this is an eclipse, we’re not seeing the whole picture.

As a Solar Eclipse, this New Moon packs more punch! It’s the fifth eclipse in a set of six occurring along the Aries-Libra axis from April 20th, 2023, to March 29, 2025. The first one was a Total Solar Eclipse in late Aries. While we’ve been focusing on building our independence and working on assertiveness, this October eclipse in Libra prompts us to consider healthy relating and how it affects the process.

A Solar Eclipse at approximately the same degree of Libra last occurred on October 3rd, 2005. Before that, it was October 3rd, 1986, and October 2nd, 1978. An eclipse set along the Aries-Libra axis most recently occurred from 2013-2016. Before that, it was from 2004-2006. We might encounter similar themes as we did during these periods.

Major developments in the personal areas ruled by Libra in our charts are likely to occur over the upcoming months.

The above chart is excellent for seeing the fundamental influences and chart pattern of this New Moon. The chart below adds more details with additional points. Click to enlarge:

New Moon in Libra 2024 Chart with Additional Points

This Solar Eclipse is part of a set of eclipses falling along the Aries/Libra sign axis from April 2023 to March 2025:

• Annular Total SOLAR Eclipse 2023 April 20 0:12:19 at 29 Aries 50
• Annular SOLAR Eclipse 2023 October 14 13:54:56 at 21 Libra 08
• Penumbral LUNAR Eclipse 2024 March 25 3:00:05 at 5 Libra 07
• Total SOLAR Eclipse 2024 April 8 14:20:37 at 19 Aries 24
• Annular SOLAR Eclipse 2024 October 2 14:49:02 at 10 Libra 04
• Partial SOLAR Eclipse 2025 March 29  at 9 Aries 00

Thursday, OCTOBER 3

The Moon spends the day in gracious Libra, and we’re looking for balance. Moderation is appealing now.

A Venus-Neptune minor square today might seduce us into believing things we want to believe. While glossing over the more realistic points, details, and flaws of circumstances and people might feel good at the moment, it’s best to hold off on making important purchases or relationship decisions until the veil lifts.

Later today, however, Mercury heads toward a quincunx with Saturn (exact early tomorrow), and mental anxiety can interfere with making good, practical choices. There can be communication challenges or mental blocks. Doubts might slow down our movements and initiatives.

Still, however annoying, it can be a helpful process as we take a break from pushing ahead to check in with our objectives.

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Friday, OCTOBER 4

The Sun forms a sesquiquadrate with Uranus this morning, suggesting we want to make a move, but we may not know where to begin or where to go with our intentions just for now. While unexpected changes in plans or events can test our patience, they might also bring on new approaches, leading to useful, instructive, or interesting detours.

As the day advances, Venus forms a trine with Saturn, helping us sort out our feelings. We might demonstrate our affection through practical support, service, and shows of loyalty. This influence reminds us of the value of constancy and reliability. We approach love, relationships, money, or pleasure-seeking more maturely, responsibly, and with a level head. It can also be a time when we enjoy our responsibilities, work, or duties more than usual.

The Moon is void from 6:40 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 7:23 AM EDT.

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Saturday, OCTOBER 5

The Moon spends the day in Scorpio, encouraging us to uncover the hidden layers of any given situation. A Venus-Jupiter biquintile midday inspires cooperation in situations that call for it. We give one another the benefit of the doubt. In fact, it can feel good to put our faith in someone or something now.

However, we’re heading toward a Mercury-Mars square, exact early tomorrow, that can be agitating. With this aspect influencing the day, we should watch for hasty communications and skipping steps. We can find ourselves too quickly in disagreement, likely because we’re communicating ineffectively or impatiently.

For example, we may be competing for the floor when expressing our ideas, thoughts, and opinions, making it difficult to engage in healthy dialogue. However, it’s a strong aspect for agitating things enough that we’re asking questions.

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Sunday, OCTOBER 6

Very early today, the Mercury-Mars square perfects, animating or agitating our communications and thoughts.

However, the Sun forms a quincunx with Saturn today, and there can be a clash between our responsibilities and desire to enjoy ourselves. Doubts or lack of faith can temporarily slow us down and hinder our movements and initiatives.

Even so, this can be a helpful process as we take a break from pushing ahead. We might now see the need to adjust our plans based on new obligations or a reality check.

The Moon continues its transit of Scorpio until 7:35 PM EDT, boosting our desire for absorbing, meaningful experiences, after which the Moon enters Sagittarius. A Sagittarius Moon is less focused but more buoyant.

The Moon is void from 6:52 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 7:34 PM EDT.

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Monday, OCTOBER 7

Today’s Sagittarius Moon is curious, spirited, enthusiastic, and confident. We’re especially interested in what’s true and just with this Moon transit.

Creative aspects today incline us to want to pay special attention to a particular project or idea and develop it more fully. We might naturally adopt a comfortably strategic approach to our money and relationships. We prefer not to follow the crowd with our ideas and communications and approach technical matters with ingenuity. It’s a fine time to develop practical solutions to problems.

Mercury aligns with Juno, stimulating a strong desire to learn, reason things out, and gain knowledge as a means to empower ourselves. We seek a mental connection or rapport with others.

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Tuesday, OCTOBER 8

Venus forms a trine with Mars this morning, encouraging friendly competition. Our timing is natural in our relationships, business affairs, and the arts. This transit spurs us on and encourages the pursuit of our desires. It’s easy to act upon our social and romantic needs under its influence. We might bring more creativity to the work we do or the services we provide. It can be time to take a creative approach to our relationships and projects, and we’re particularly resourceful.

This transit supports flow and ease in close personal interactions without sacrificing engagement. We can make fruitful and fortunate connections, and business relationships and pursuits can prosper. We are also more interactive and charming than usual. Our close, intimate relationships, including those with family, can benefit the most.

Another harmonious aspect occurring this morning is a Mercury-Jupiter trine. This transit boosts our confidence and faith. Through conversations or musings, a positive outlook or hopefulness can emerge. We have more trust in the future, we seek a little extra meaning in our projects and experiences, and we can benefit from big-picture thinking. Our ideas are grand, our intentions noble, and we are more interested in learning and sharing the truth.

We might receive good news or offers now. Connecting with others comes more easily, and we tend to follow our curiosity. It’s a time of good feedback, interesting questions, important debates, inspiring messages, expanding theories, and news of justice or legal outcomes.

However, Mercury opposes Chiron, and there’s a chance of interpreting feedback as criticism. We should watch for misrepresenting ourselves. As we focus on the differences and weaknesses rather than the strong points, we may give too much weight to matters that don’t deserve attention. Ideally, we can moderate any overoptimism we’ve been entertaining without the need to go to the other extreme.

The Sagittarius Moon’s opposition to Jupiter further speaks to a theme of misinformation or exaggeration that we should watch. After all, Jupiter is reaching a retrograde station, exact tomorrow, and it can be difficult to see things clearly during this shift.

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Wednesday, OCTOBER 9

Jupiter stations and turns retrograde today, and will remain retrograde until February 4th, 2025. Slowing down projects or plans may be appropriate to gain perspective during this cycle that lasts almost four months. Initially, our enthusiasm and confidence might wane, and we may experience a crisis of faith or hope. “Luck” may be less overt while Jupiter is retrograde, but it’s a good time to look within and reassess recent goals. Note that Jupiter spends its retrograde entirely in the sign of Gemini.

Today, there can be a focus on sharing beliefs, morals, and values or on growing and improving through one another.

The Moon continues its transit of Sagittarius until 5:38 AM EDT, from which time the Moon transits organized, ambitious Capricorn.

The Moon is void from 1:54 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 5:38 AM EDT.

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Jupiter stations and turns retrograde today.

Jupiter turns retrograde at 21° Gemini 20′.

Jupiter is retrograde from October 9, 2024, to February 4, 2025, in the sign of Gemini.

• Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on July 15, 2024, at 11° Gemini 17′
• Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on October 9, 2024, at 21° Gemini 20′ Rx
• Jupiter stations and turns direct on February 4, 2025, at 11° Gemini 17’D
• Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on April 30, 2025, at 21° Gemini 20′

Note that Jupiter spends its retrograde cycle in the sign of Gemini.

The planet is retrograde in 2024 from October 9th to December 31st but continues into the year 2025 until February 4th.

See also Jupiter in Gemini.

While Jupiter is retrograde, we tend to re-think our goals and plans in the areas of life affected by Jupiter’s transit. It’s a time of questioning what we thought we already knew and developing a new perspective on events and beliefs.

Recognizing areas of excess or extravagance can help us. We may need to slow down specific endeavors if they’ve been moving too quickly, or this happens organically. Some enthusiasm may wane as certain realities of time and energy set in.

Thursday, OCTOBER 10

Today, the First Quarter Moon occurs, and we can experience tension or stress that motivates change. A crisis theme surrounds any quarter Moon phase as we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we become aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error.

Relationship and material goals tend to clash, causing some pressure or anxiety but also the will to improve.

Venus forms quincunxes to Jupiter and Chiron today, forming a yod pattern, as Jupiter and Chiron head toward a sextile. The need for perspective becomes obvious today as we face a dilemma or a choice that isn’t straightforward. Love, pleasure, or harmony are our mission, but beliefs, ideas, personal trauma, vulnerabilities, and insecurities can seem to get in the way.

We can experience some restlessness and indecision about putting ourselves out there. A strong desire for the pleasures of life is in emphasis, although our eyes can be bigger than our stomachs.

It can be challenging to find a balance between what we want to do and what we think we should do. Insecurity might make it awkward to express our affections naturally or flowingly.

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Friday, OCTOBER 11

Mercury forms a quincunx with Uranus today, and it can be challenging to gain others’ understanding. We should watch for poorly considered decisions, impulsive communications, and disorganization leading to misunderstandings. We might also deal with a lack of receptiveness to practical advice.

Pluto stations and turns direct today, and there can be inner rumblings as we sense something is coming. This happens after over five months of retrograde motion (Pluto turned retrograde on May 2nd), and its station adds intensity to all we do and feel today and this week.

Over the coming weeks, our power to make profound changes in our lives is more externalized, insistent, and direct. We are less likely to brood over changes that we feel have been thrust upon us and more likely to take things into our own hands and make necessary changes. For now, we can feel on the fence.

The Moon is void from 11:53 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 12:31 PM EDT.

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Pluto now turns direct at 29° Capricorn 38′, ending its retrograde. Pluto is retrograde every year for approximately five months. In 2024, Pluto was retrograde from May 2nd to October 11th.

Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius + Capricorn: May 2-October 11, 2024

• • Pluto stationed and turned retrograde on May 2, 2024, at 2° Aquarius 06′ Rx
  • Pluto stations and turns direct on October 11, 2024, at 29° Capricorn 38′

As Pluto advances in direct motion in the period ahead, our power to make profound changes in our lives is more externalized, insistent, and direct. We are less likely to brood over changes that we feel have been thrust upon us and more likely to take things into our own hands and make necessary changes.

Saturday, OCTOBER 12

Jupiter’s sextile to Chiron today is the first of three perfections of this outer-planet transit with longer-term influence. The next two perfections will be on November 2nd, 2024, and May 18th, 2025, while Jupiter is in Gemini.

With this influence, our attempts to broaden our horizons through experiences such as furthering our education, expanded activities, and spirituality contribute much to our personal growth.

This subtly uplifting time frees us from restrictive and negative attitudes undermining our progress. We are especially open to learning from others, and better able to help others understand our viewpoint. We might open our minds to different perspectives and philosophies. We are absorbing and perhaps also sharing what we’ve learned from past experiences and mistakes.

Great learning moments can emerge! Health and wellness themes can also appear. We might recognize the need to boost certain physical and mental wellness areas so that we can grow and thrive.

This morning, however, a Mercury-Neptune quincunx is a reason to wait and see. We might waver with uncertainty, or we’re inclined to daydream at the expense of productivity and clear communication. There can be some mental disorganization to manage now.

With Mercury in a minor challenging aspect to Saturn this evening, however, we should watch for hypersensitivity, negative thinking, and unhelpful criticism. It’s a somewhat beneficial influence for editing work, identifying flaws, or fixing problems, allowing us to be proactive rather than unhealthily focused on problem areas.

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Sunday, OCTOBER 13

This is an astrologically busy day. Mercury forms a square to Pluto this morning and then leaves Libra and enters Scorpio this afternoon. This square can stir some suspicion and have our minds twisted in a knot. We’re overthinking things. We can be determined to get our message across and have others agree with our ideas.

This aspect may play to our insecurities and fears that we’re not getting all the information we need or that others don’t respect our views. We should avoid forcing our opinions on others and instead strive for healthy skepticism rather than suspicion or paranoia.

Obsessive thinking is possible now, but with self-awareness and mindfulness, we have the power to engage in in-depth, penetrating communication or think more deeply about a matter.

Mars forms a square to Chiron, and the Sun opposes Chiron, adding a strong layer of insecurity and sensitivity to the day’s energies. Old emotional wounds can open. There can be tension and pressure, as well as some irritability. It can be challenging to express our desires and anger clearly and directly. We tend to rebel against others’ wishes or plans, and we may be defensive and touchy. We might confront our insecurities and vulnerabilities through our relationships and interactions. Lack of faith in our own decisions is possible.

We might also be so concerned with keeping others happy that we are afraid to assert our desires. However, this is also a time to recognize something important about ourselves through our sensitivities and reactions.

Ideally, we connect with what’s cramping our style and bringing us down. With the Sun heading toward a square with Mars, a tense T-square is forming. Reactions tend to be defensive or competitive. We may be looking for strength but disappointed when we instead see vulnerable areas.

Fortunately, a Sun-Jupiter trine tonight boosts our tolerance and desire to grow through our experiences. We’re ready to give one another the benefit of the doubt. Enthusiasm runs high, and cooperation comes easily.

This transit stimulates hope, optimism, and a desire to improve and impress. We seek to grow and expand a venture, a relationship, our knowledge, personal philosophy, or a self-improvement program. We make grand gestures and rise above petty problems and differences. Optimism and confidence are core elements in the energy of this transit.

Mercury enters Scorpio today, and until November 2nd, we seek truths in all things hidden or undercover. It’s a time to probe, investigate, observe, and focus. Looking for motivations-–the more deeply buried, the better–-satisfies an intellectual need. We throw away superficial manners of communicating in favor of deep conversations. Scorpio is exceptionally sharp, profound, and analytical. Thinking tends to be one-track-minded and perhaps obsessive during this cycle.

The Moon is void from 10:11 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Pisces at 3:55 PM EDT.

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Monday, OCTOBER 14

The Sun forms a square with Mars this morning, and we may have difficulty settling down, entertaining an intense urge to take action and make things happen, but we may not know how to direct this excess energy. We feel the need for more challenges, enterprise, and initiative.

Reactions tend to be defensive or competitive now, and we can be averse to negotiation or compromise. However, energy output can run high if we focus and exercise patience. It’s important not to rush ourselves, others, or projects.

Venus opposes Uranus today, and unexpected events or feelings may take us off guard. Our feelings, attractions, or people in our lives can surprise us now. Some instability, restlessness, and rebelliousness are themes in our social interactions. Our needs for comfort and togetherness appear to clash with the desire to be free and independent. Indeed, we can experience sudden infatuations with people or material items that later prove less appealing.

As such, it’s not a good time to start a significant financial undertaking or relationship — not until rebellious feelings pass and we gain a better sense of how we honestly feel. Falling back on old patterns of relating won’t work now. Still, if we can separate rebellion from a sincere need for change, we might open ourselves to new ways of relating that accommodate our diverse needs.

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Tuesday, OCTOBER 15

The Moon aligns with Neptune in Pisces today, and Venus forms a trine to Neptune. We’re easily touched and moved. We open up to beauty and faith and trust others before judging, preferring to cooperate, not compete. Seeing the best in people takes the pressure off in personal relationships. We’re also inclined to glamorize objects, situations, and pleasures.

It’s easier to tap into our inner spiritual wisdom and draw on compassion. We prioritize spiritual and emotional concerns over material ones at this time and won’t step over others to achieve our goals.

The Aries Moon, from 4:35 PM forward, is direct, action-oriented, and enterprising. We’re gearing up to take action and initiate.

The Moon is void from 4:00 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aries at 4:35 PM EDT.

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Wednesday, OCTOBER 16

With today’s Sun-Juno alignment, we’re in great shape to strengthen and support each other and build trust in the process. We take greater pride in our relationships, and we’re willing to put more effort into them. We tend to instinctively know how to behave in ways that boost others’ confidence. This can be a pleasantly ambitious time.

The Moon spends the day in independent Aries, however, and our personal initiative is also strong. The desire to start fresh or take action can drive us. The Aries Moon is straightforward and upfront. We recognize our need for self-direction.

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Thursday, OCTOBER 17

A Full Moon occurs this morning at 7:27 AM EDT in the sign of Aries, and epiphanies can happen as our feelings come to full bloom. This Full Moon reminds us to consider how we are honoring ourselves in the context of our close relationships. New revelations are likely, particularly about our leadership skills, feelings of independence, ability to initiate and begin new things, and close partnerships.

With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic illumination occurs in our lives. But because these new feelings and revelations are emotional, we might want to exercise some care in expressing or acting on them.

Venus forms a sextile to Pluto before it leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius today, and this transit gently breaks down barriers, helping us with new insight into our needs for love, comfort, or pleasure and our money situation. We might take a comfortably strategic approach to these affairs. Our feelings are more focused and intensified in a generally pleasant and positive way. We seek depth of emotion and authenticity in our dealings.

Venus enters Sagittarius today, where it will transit until November 11th, and romantic adventures and a straightforward and even blunt approach to love are on the agenda. We leave behind complexities and embrace directness and clarity. We take pleasure in seeking truth and higher meaning, and we’re open, sincere, and optimistic with others. While it’s not the best time for care with money, it’s strong for enthusiasm and spirit.

The Moon is void from 3:27 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Taurus at 4:00 PM EDT.

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The Moon is Full in Aries on October 17, 2024, at 7:26 AM EDT.

Full Moon in Aries Chart: October 17th, 2024

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Libra forms an opposition to the Moon in Aries. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

The Aries-Libra polarity is a relationship axis, where Aries represents “self,” and Libra represents “other.” Where Aries is about self-assertion, Libra is about compromise.

Through the energy of the Libra Sun, we are aware of the need for relationships and all that comes with maintaining them–compromising, negotiating, graciousness, and balancing. The Aries Moon, on the other hand, is self-assertive, leading, and personally courageous.

This Full Moon urges us to strike a balance between meeting our personal needs and attending to the needs of a significant other, and between independence or autonomy and dependence or companionability.

The Libra Sun is diplomatic, equality-minded, and fair-minded. The Aries Moon, however, values authenticity over tact and is energized by independent efforts. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict.

Neglecting either end of the Aries-Libra axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, we find a balance between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do.

This Full Moon is about emotional declarations. Something has been building inside of us, likely of a personal nature, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the upcoming weeks, we will discover what this declaration means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings. We need to express them.

The Full Moon illuminates the conflict between “me” and “you,” and between autonomy and sharing. With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic illumination occurs in our own lives. However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as there is a sense of emotions bursting forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves and to let things out of our systems. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is new and not particularly rational.

This lunation reminds us to consider how we are honoring ourselves in the context of our close relationships. New revelations can occur now, particularly in the areas of our physical bodies, leadership skills, our ability to initiate and begin new things, and our close partnerships. We’re brave, determined, and resourceful.

Full Moon in Aries Chart: October 17th, 2024 (Additional points)

This phase of the Moon occurs at 24 degrees and 35 minutes of Aries, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 21 to 29 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

Friday, OCTOBER 18

The Moon spends the day in Taurus, and we’re less interested in innovating and more interested in building on what we already have in place. This Moon is a steady, pleasant influence that helps us pace ourselves. Still, the Moon opposes Mercury early today, and there can be a disconnect between our emotions and intellect. Minor disagreements, especially about sensitivity to feelings, are more likely now.

Later today, we approach a Sun-Uranus quincunx, and we could be dealing with minor disruptions of plans or a restless urge for change that interferes with the flow. Instead, a fear of change can stop us in our tracks temporarily, but we may get the chance to make refinements and recalibrate.

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Saturday, OCTOBER 19

The Moon continues its transit of Taurus until 4:08 PM EDT, aligning with Uranus this morning. We’re listening to our needs for change and innovation, but we’re respecting the process and the need for patience. This is a good time to put in effort towards scientific or progressive causes and projects or bring new, unique, and exciting elements to our work. New techniques or options can emerge, and we can feel very excited about pursuing them.

The Moon in Gemini from 4:08 PM forward is curious and communicative, making it a good time to look into new topics and handle several different tasks, although it’s not an ideal time for follow-through.

The Moon is void from 3:34 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini at 4:08 PM EDT.

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Sunday, OCTOBER 20

The Moon spends the day in intelligent Gemini, and we’re curious and connected.

Today’s Sun-Neptune quincunx adds a layer of uncertainty or indecision to our day, however. We might feel that people are draining our energy, especially if it’s unclear what they want from us. We can feel slightly off or out of sorts, and concentrating or figuring out our next step can be difficult. These things are more likely if we’ve neglected our spiritual needs, and it makes sense to slow down and adjust. Incorporating and recognizing the need for more imagination in our lives seems necessary now.

With a Sun-Saturn minor square tonight, we can become more aware of or frustrated by our limitations. This transit can close us up or narrow our focus. We could feel confined or restricted regarding our plans and self-expression until we work out the tension.

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Monday, OCTOBER 21

The Moon continues its transit of communicative Gemini until 6:50 PM EDT, after which the Cancer Moon is more insular. We’re connecting with our needs for nurture, roots, safety, and familiarity.

As the day advances, Mercury forms a sesquiquadrate to Neptune and heads toward a trine to Saturn. We might struggle with our expectations or perceptions of reality. It’s crucial to be cautious and avoid perceiving situations impractically or overly optimistically.

Mercury-Neptune can diffuse our concentration and focus, so it’s best to be prepared for potential challenges. But while there can be some confusing elements to later today, particularly in our communications, thought processes, and outlook, the Mercury-Saturn trine coming into play helps ground and center our thoughts and communications. We begin to see the value in simplifying and taking things step by step. Conversations may be spare but instructive.

It’s a good time for systematic thinking and a step-by-step approach to tasks and problems. This transit supports work with details. We’re cautious with our expectations or remind ourselves to keep things moderate.

The Moon is void from 5:01 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to the Sun), until the Moon enters Cancer at 6:50 PM EDT.

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Tuesday, OCTOBER 22

The Sun forms a square to Pluto this morning, and there can be some mistrust or heaviness in the air. Temporarily, our relationship goals may feel at odds with our more worldly ambitions. Events occurring now tend to highlight problems with trust–it’s not easy to put our faith in others (or in life/the process).

We might aim to discover our inner power that comes from a strong sense of self rather than superficial energy derived from manipulating people into doing what we want them to do. This transit can help us identify areas of over-attachment, but we may find it difficult to let go and unwind. It’s best to aim for self-control now.

The Sun moves into Scorpio today, where it will transit until November 21st. Scorpio is a sign of depth, intimacy, and extremes of feeling, and with the Sun in the sign, superficiality or mediocrity will not do! In the weeks ahead, we’re more likely to prosper through strategy and knowing the value of keeping some things to ourselves at the correct times. Efforts to repurpose, recycle, salvage, and transform can be successful. We’re adept at organizing, researching, investigating, and analyzing. We gravitate to challenges and feel compelled to heal, fix, and direct or manage.

Venus forms a trine to the North Node tonight, and we are more dedicated than usual to creating harmony. We make an extra effort to be agreeable and cooperative, and this attitude helps us reach our goals. We could feel lucky in love or business, and we might make a fortunate connection.

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Wednesday, OCTOBER 23

Mercury’s quintile to Jupiter this morning is subtle energy, but it’s good for rounding out our thinking. Our ideas are particularly clever, and focusing on intellectual interests and problem-solving can be especially successful now.

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Cancer, and we seek familiarity, safety, and quiet. This transit encourages us to center ourselves and let go of overthinking.

This Moon inclines us to want to find a personal pursuit and give it special attention. Its alignment with Mars provides us with courage, enthusiasm, and initiative. It’s a good time for activities that engage our emotions, although we can also be impulsive and frustrated if faced with inaction.

The Moon’s sextile to Uranus helps us find easy, creative, and even inventive channels for these energies.

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Thursday, OCTOBER 24

The Moon enters Leo early today, and this morning, the Third Quarter Moon occurs with the Leo Moon’s square to the Sun, signaling a time to review and sort rather than push something new.

Until after the New Moon on November 2nd, it’s a better time to tie up loose ends, take inventory, and let go if necessary. We might consider our recent revelations, what they mean to us, and what we might do next.

We’re motivated to get out of a rut, innovate, or entertain new methods as Mars forms a sextile to Uranus today. We gravitate to new and unique ways of approaching the world around us. In the name of progress, we can be determined to let go of grudges or baggage. Working toward our dreams and inspired goals comes naturally now.

At the same time, we hold the power of detachment that helps us choose paths that work in our favor. We have more courage to go our own way or stand out.

The Moon is void from 12:48 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Pluto), until the Moon enters Leo at 1:25 AM EDT.

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Friday, OCTOBER 25

Venus is parallel to Pluto today, and we more strongly connect with our deeper desires. We can be incredibly focused on pursuing our interests, especially when handling business and finances or in love and partnership today. We seek more depth in our pursuits and connections.

The Moon spends the day in outgoing, courageous Leo, and we readily take the lead. We’re more affectionate under this influence. It encourages our theatrical, playful, and competitive side. Creativity blossoms, and we take pride in our accomplishments. Satisfaction comes from positive feedback from others. The Leo Moon is devoted and generous.

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Saturday, OCTOBER 26

It can feel especially good to put our faith in someone or something with today’s Sun-Neptune biquintile. We see the spiritual dimensions or imaginative elements of our pursuits. We’re seeking inspiration.

A Pluto-Vesta trine motivates us to pursue our goals and commitments. We might renew a project or passion, and can feel pleasantly ambitious. We are exceptionally resourceful and productive under this influence.

The Moon continues to transit Leo until 11:48 AM EDT, when it enters Virgo. The Virgo Moon is more concerned with precision and details, and with this influence, we gravitate to practical activities and helping others. We might be a little more reserved or self-contained than usual with a Virgo Moon, and we can be especially sensitive to criticism.

The Moon is void from 4:04 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Virgo at 11:48 AM EDT.

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Sunday, OCTOBER 27

The Moon spends the day in attentive Virgo, but Mercury forms quincunxes with Jupiter and Chiron early today. With Jupiter and Chiron heading toward a sextile, this yod formation reminds us of the need for perspective. We may overestimate our abilities or underestimate the situation, or we might see-saw between alternatives.

It can be a time when we waver, unable to reach a wholly satisfying decision or conclusion, making it better to reserve judgment. We should avoid jumping into something without planning, as necessary details are too easy to overlook at the moment. It’s not easy to read the intention behind the words used to communicate, which can lead to minor misunderstandings.

As the day advances, regular or routine interactions can make us tense as Venus and Mars form a sesquiquadrate. This transit creates a competitive or stimulating and invigorating environment, depending on how we look at it! The differences in our approaches, desires, and needs seem to stand out more than our commonalities, and tensions in our relationships are likely. We might watch for impulsive moves, including purchases.

This transit can whet our appetites or stir our ambitions. We can experience uncomfortable feelings about others, possibly revolving around our values and tastes, or we find others too aggressive or brusque. Still, it can also be a time for recognizing the needs and desires that we’ve suppressed. Getting into a healthier relationship with these buried needs can help, but we must first unpack issues stirring now.

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Monday, OCTOBER 28

A Mars-Neptune trine this morning opens us to alternative and possibly meandering paths. It’s good for feeling inspired, letting go of anger, and softening our dispositions. Creative arts, particularly physical ones, are in favor. With this influence in play, it’s better to wind down or act on our visions, dreams, and compassion. We’re looking for the meaning in our experiences and ready to believe we can make our dreams happen. It’s also a time to bring more imagination to what we’re doing. We are not inclined to follow rigid rules, directions, and schedules; instead, we favor following our intuition or inner guidance and gut feelings.

However, a Venus-Saturn square is also in play, and there can be some withholding or socially awkward energy with us. We may feel a little discouraged on a social level if we don’t receive the feedback we crave, or this can be a checkpoint moment with a relationship or money matter. Gaining what we want is challenging under this influence, possibly due to negative expectations or a tendency to crave more than what is currently, and realistically, possible. Difficulties with socializing can occur if we are a little more sensitive to rejection than usual. There may be a lesson or reality check related to matters of the heart, pleasures, or finances. Temporarily, we’re unlikely to feel free or generous with money or our hearts.

With a Sun-Jupiter sesquiquadrate, we want more from our lives. Channeled well, this transit enables us to make improvements but otherwise can stir up restlessness and lead to over-indulgence, immoderation, or exaggeration. We should watch for overestimating our capabilities now since we may feel we can take on more than is reasonable.

The Moon is void from 11:54 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Libra the next day, Tuesday, October 29th, at 12:30 AM EDT.

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Tuesday, OCTOBER 29

The Moon leaves Virgo early today, at 12:30 AM EDT, when it moves into gracious Libra. With today’s Mars-Saturn sesquiquadrate, however, it’s best to slow down in the face of obstacles, as trying to move too fast can create more resistance. Since circumstances seem to block our efforts to assert ourselves, patience is necessary. On the other hand, this can instead produce a situation where the challenge may be to overcome reluctance.

Also in play today is a Venus-Pluto semi-square that can temporarily wind us up. Matters concerned with our affections tend to trouble us. It can be tempting to manipulate or control others and situations, leading to unnecessary troubles. Jealousy or possessiveness can emerge, and financial fluctuations are possible.

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Libra today at 12:30 AM EDT.

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Wednesday, OCTOBER 30

Mercury opposes Uranus today, and there can be different views of a situation and contrary opinions. Our understanding of a matter does a one-eighty. This transit can produce mental tension, miscommunication, changes of mind or plans, and resistance to ideas.

These, however, can lead to new insights if we’re open to them. We can be confrontational or controversial. As such, it may not be the best time to present an argument or an important idea, but friction can challenge us to learn more about our own minds and opinions.

Epiphanies and unusual insights can occur now, or surprising news might arrive that turns our perception of a situation on its head.

Today’s Libra Moon stirs us to harmonize and balance our lives. This Moon transit helps us see the other side of a story or situation.

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Thursday, OCTOBER 31

Just before the Moon leaves Libra and moves on to Scorpio today, it squares Mars and Pluto, and we should watch for interpersonal tensions. Pressures can emerge from outside responsibilities and family or our personal lives.

However, a Mercury-Neptune trine today inspires us to present our ideas and information in creative ways. We’re more curious about mysteries or illusions, and we’re more able to see potentials and possibilities. It encourages us to tap into our imagination.

With this transit, we readily tune into and respond to our hunches. We may easily sense others’ thoughts and feelings, and our words, musings, and ideas can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle, or creative. We experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction.

While we may not be direct or definite under this influence, we see the way around obstacles. This transit favors photography, the arts, poetry, fiction, spirituality, advertising, and promotion.

The Scorpio Moon from 1:29 PM EDT forward is observant and intense. We’re inclined to explore the layers of people and situations.

The Moon is void from 12:57 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 1:29 PM EDT.

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Friday, NOVEMBER 1

A New Moon occurs in the sign of Scorpio this morning at 8:47 AM EDT, prompting a new beginning. In the weeks ahead, we may be working on our self-mastery skills. It’s a fine time to pinpoint the things in our lives that make us feel out of control, such as addictions and debts, and work toward release from these emotional burdens.

We may be able to rid ourselves of excess “junk” in our lives, material or spiritual. We may be moved to dig deeper into the mysteries around us rather than remain content with the status quo. Taking the time to understand others’ motives can enrich our feelings of intimacy.

We could use this cycle to develop one particular project or relationship to help add purposefulness and depth to our lives. It can also be a time to seek ways to release our fear of confrontations and heavy emotional situations. We’re discovering that although they may be uncomfortable, these situations can lead us toward psychological healing.

As this lunation occurs close to the upcoming Mars-Pluto opposition that’s temperamental and willful, there can be a strong drive to push forward a new beginning, but we can be overly tense and ambitious. The New Moon’s harmony with Saturn helps pace and ground us.

As well, Mercury is heading into harmony with Mars and Pluto, and we’re finding constructive ways to put our ideas into motion. We’re adapting to situations mentally today, and our thoughts and communications bring up important insights.

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The Moon is New in Scorpio on November 1, 2024, at 8:47 AM EST.

New Moon in Scorpio Chart: November 1, 2024

This phase of the Moon occurs at 9 degrees and 36 minutes of Scorpio. This New Moon harmonizes with Saturn, and we’re more able to pace ourselves and moderate our impulses.

In the sign of Scorpio, matters related to intimacy, control, power, money, and sharing will be a strong focus in the period ahead of this New Moon. New beginnings or fresh starts are possible in these areas.

The New Moon in Scorpio marks the beginning of a cycle, presenting an opportune time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Scorpion–passionate, resourceful, focused, probing, deep, and perceptive.

Scorpio New Moon cycles favor working on our self-mastery skills. We may want to pinpoint those things that make us feel out of control, such as addictions and debts, and work on freeing ourselves of these emotional burdens.

This New Moon cycle is also opportune for exploring what is missing in our lives that leads us to engage in these self-destructive behaviors.

There can be an opportunity to rid ourselves of “junk” in our lives–material and spiritual. With this potent Scorpio energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives.

Each sign teaches us valuable things, and one of Scorpio’s “lessons” involves learning to dig deeper into the mysteries around us instead of always being content with the status quo. Taking the time to understand others’ motives can enrich our feelings of intimacy, forgiveness, and meaning.

Scorpio also teaches us that dedication to one meaningful relationship or undertaking can be significantly more satisfying than spreading ourselves around. Here, “quality over quantity” applies.

We might want to use this cycle to focus on and develop one special project or relationship to help add purposefulness and depth to our lives.

It can also be a time to seek ways to release our fear of confrontations and heavy emotional situations. We’re discovering that although they may be uncomfortable, these situations can lead us toward psychological healing.

We can easily drum up support from others and motivation from within to accomplish our goals.

The above chart is excellent for seeing the fundamental influences and chart pattern of this New Moon. The chart below adds more details with additional points. Click to enlarge:

New Moon in Scorpio 2024 ( Additional Points)

Saturday, NOVEMBER 2

Mercury forms a trine to Mars and a sextile to Pluto before it leaves the sign of Scorpio and enters Sagittarius today. We’re talking through our difficulties today, and we’re arriving at solutions, strategies, and plans. In some way, we might thrive in crisis mode or through intellectual challenges. We can find ourselves especially passionate about particular topics. The desire to do something with our ideas, learn, teach, or discuss is impressive now. We are exceptionally alert and aware, and there is excitement or energy in our conversations.

Putting our ideas into motion can be satisfying. We might discover further information that gives us an edge or finally “see” the truth of a matter we’ve avoided. It’s a powerful time to look more deeply into a topic. It’s a good time to devise plans to let go of something that has kept us bound or stuck in a difficult position.

Mercury enters Sagittarius this afternoon for an extended stay–until January 8th, 2025–due to an upcoming retrograde that keeps Mercury in the sign longer than usual. Mercury in Sagittarius is curious, questioning, and brave with thoughts and ideas. Our thinking is optimistic, and our faith increases. However, we are not always very precise or detail-oriented during this cycle.

A Jupiter-Chiron sextile today helps round things out. We’re focusing on the goal, not the details, and it’s useful and rewarding. We can visualize in broader terms, communicate our message with spirit and enthusiasm, and enjoy learning. We are optimistic, helpful, and ready to share words of wisdom, and we’re in good shape for big-picture planning and thinking.

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Sunday, NOVEMBER 3

Two oppositions occur this morning. Mars opposite Pluto brings intense energy that tests our limits. Matters of trust can reach breaking or turning points. It can be a time of retaliations, confronting betrayals, struggles for control or power, and overcoming obstacles.

We should watch for succumbing to unhealthy impulses or wanting to get our way at all costs. Pushiness tends to meet with stubborn resistance now–there may be a contest of wills. There can be a feeling that external circumstances are undermining our personal power.

As we deal with these things, we may get in touch with our internal motivations. Outside forces can remind us of our need to take better charge of our lives, but shortcuts to gaining control will not work as we’d like.

This transit can bring a tricky or buried issue to a head. It would be wise to observe whatever powerful feelings that confrontations or conflicts stir under this influence, as this transit has a way of pulling out suppressed matter or emotional “slush.” All in all, much frustrated energy may lead to a greater understanding if we play our cards right.

The other opposition is between Venus and Jupiter, which is much lighter energy but can also create tensions. We’re seeking something different or something more, particularly with our pleasures, love, or money matters. However, over-inflated expectations and the tendency to overstate our affections or overvalue things can play with our happiness.

Inner discontent and desire for more from life than daily routines can figure strongly. The urge to experience something new or more freedom to explore can express itself as restlessness if we don’t know what we want. This is a better time to make minor adjustments to help free ourselves up for different experiences than it is for big moves, as much as we may want to go over the top. It’s “borrow from the future” energy, and we should be careful not to commit to something for which we don’t yet have the resources.

Venus also forms a trine with Chiron, helping us process, harmonize, and turn our struggles into opportunities to better understand ourselves and others. With this transit, we’re prepared to learn from our fears and insecurities.

We may get a chance to heal our relationships through openness to learning from one another. It’s a vital time for building trust in relationships and seeing potential in one another–we more readily see the beauty in human imperfection. We also recognize the value of the people, relationships, and pleasures in our lives more clearly. Interacting with others in fresh ways–with more authenticity and sincerity–can benefit us now.

Mars enters Leo tonight. It will transit the sign in two steps due to an upcoming retrograde cycle: the first is from today until January 6th, 2025, and the second step will be from April 18th to June 17th, 2025.

This transit draws out our proud, self-confident, and grand side. We go after what we want directly and self-assuredly during this cycle, desiring dramatic results. We prefer not to worry about details and seek the most straightforward route to our goals. This cycle encourages our spirited, courageous, and ardent natures–our passion for life runs high.

Mars will turn retrograde in the sign on December 6th, which can change the energy of this transit considerably.

The Moon is void from 12:51 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 1:19 AM EDT.

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Monday, NOVEMBER 4

With a Sun-Neptune minor square early today, we can have difficulty focusing on or even defining our goals. We may struggle with waning willpower or some lack of direction. It makes sense to consider ways to come to a better balance between our material and spiritual pursuits.

This comes naturally as the day advances with a Sun-Saturn trine, an influence that supports moderation. We are especially aware of our limitations and willing to accept them. Enjoyment of our duties or obligations can be the focus. This trine occurs in Water signs, and we can feel particularly empowered managing emotional matters in practical, helpful ways.

With this transit, we readily draw upon self-discipline. We can enjoy a real sense of strength and pride in our ability to meet our responsibilities.

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Tuesday, NOVEMBER 5

The Moon continues to transit Sagittarius until 10:18 AM EST, after which it moves through Capricorn, and we’re more interested in results than experience.

This is a powerful period for unique, helpful ideas, although we’re inclined to go over the top before reaching a balance. Importantly, we’re willing to make changes, especially in our attitudes. Conversations are mutually beneficial, healing, and inspiring.

With Mercury and Pluto parallel today, getting to the bottom of a matter can motivate us. As well, Mercury and Vesta approach a sextile, and we are willing to put in the effort for a mental interest or project, feeling pleasantly dedicated to our work or ideas.

The Moon is void from 5:24 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 10:18 AM EST.

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Wednesday, NOVEMBER 6

The Capricorn Moon harmonizes with Saturn and the Sun today, and we are cautious and draw upon common sense when making decisions. We pay special attention to structures, rules, and goals, especially around the Moon-Saturn sextile.

The Moon in Capricorn is astute and security-oriented. Mercury forms a minor square to Chiron, and insecurity might make it awkward for us to express ourselves naturally or flowingly this morning. With Mercury’s trine to the North Node, we might connect with information or people that/who encourage us to grow, improve, or move forward.

These energies help ground us but also keep us open to new methods and possibilities.

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Thursday, NOVEMBER 7

The Moon continues its transit of Capricorn until 5:58 PM EST when it moves into Aquarius. Friends, community, groups, causes, and happiness goals can be in stronger focus with the Aquarius Moon.

Today’s Venus-Mars biquintile is excellent for relating well and smoothly. It’s also strong for seeing relating patterns and using them positively to encourage creativity and excitement.

However, a Venus-Uranus quincunx this evening can bring themes of impulsive spending, peculiar attractions, fear of commitment, and freedom vs. intimacy issues. We might question whether we need more excitement in our relationships or freedom from them, yet we don’t feel confident enough to rock the boat. Taming rebelliousness makes sense now.

The Moon-Mars opposition excites our passions, although we may feel less in control of them than usual. It stirs up our need for action, activity, and challenges, but it can feel at odds with our emotional orientation.

The Moon is void from 5:38 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 5:58 PM EST.

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Friday, NOVEMBER 8

With the Moon in Aquarius all day, we aim to be fair and supportive while maintaining our independence. This transit encourages us to seek intellectual stimulation and unusual or unconventional experiences.

The Aquarius Moon is earnest, friendly, and principled—our interest in our social life, new ideas, and progressive change increases.

The Moon’s harmony with Mercury encourages a conversational approach to one another. We’re more intellectual today, and we strive toward greater honesty and a broader viewpoint. Our idealism runs high today, and we’re bringing more imagination to our mental pursuits.

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Saturday, NOVEMBER 9

The First Quarter Moon is exact at 12:55 AM EST, with the Sun in Scorpio square to the Moon in Aquarius. A crisis theme surrounds any quarter Moon phase as we feel compelled to take action.

There can be some trial and error or tension to manage now, although it can also help motivate us to make a move! Recent new beginnings may face their first obstacles. Tensions run high.

Venus forms a square to Neptune, casting a veil over our needs, wants, and perceptions. We may be dreaming up the ideal, which can clash with reality. We can lack some discrimination, particularly regarding people we care about, our relationships, and material things.

We should aim to separate fact from fiction to avoid setting ourselves up for disappointment. What appears to be a great buy or something we need may turn out to be useless to us, or worse, a financial drain or money pit.

Lines can blur when it comes to pursuing pleasure, as we can convince ourselves to believe what we want to think. We’re likely too close to the situation!

Examining discontent experienced now may be an opportunity to identify where we’ve neglected our spiritual, idealistic, romantic, or imaginative needs.

The Moon is void from 7:23 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Venus), until the Moon enters Pisces at 11:01 PM EST.

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Sunday, NOVEMBER 10

The Moon spends the day in Pisces, creating a gentle and kind atmosphere. Our focus is on our inner worlds, empathy, spirituality, and downtime. The Pisces Moon, at its best, is a source of wisdom but can also be evasive when faced with challenges.

This is free-form and meandering energy, but the Moon’s alignment with Saturn brings a serious or responsible tone to afternoon and evening. This influence is particularly useful for situations that require us to keep a cool head, as it prevents us from being too easily swept away by our emotions.

We’re more inclined to buckle down and work, organize, and plan. This practical approach extends to our mental health and need for unwinding and decompressing.

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Monday, NOVEMBER 11

The Sun forms a quincunx with Jupiter and then Chiron today, forming a yod, and we can feel restless, seeking answers, but we can be quite indecisive. There can be a wavering of confidence, and it’s all too easy to be in stalemate situations. We may doubt our inner guide and face situations that test our vulnerabilities.

Self-expression can be choppy and unnatural in spots. We can also experience guilt about not dealing with problems head-on. Minor health issues could be the result of neglect or excess. We might feel torn between ideas or drives, perhaps see-sawing between alternatives.

It can be challenging to arrive at satisfying conclusions. It’s a time of adjustments and possibly letting go of old habits to free ourselves up for different experiences. Ideally, our attempts to manage doubt and guilt can help clear the path for opportunities.

Venus enters Capricorn today, where it will transit until December 7th. Getting serious about our finances and boosting our relations with business partners and/or co-workers will be easier than usual under this influence.

Our talents for creating artistic structure and form are enhanced, and our ability to form connections with people who support our ambitions increases.

Enduring connections, reliability, and faithfulness are most appealing during this cycle. We take expressing our feelings seriously and take our time to warm up to others. We’re steadfast and seek genuine, perhaps old-fashioned connections.

Reliability in others is most attractive. We value slow and steady effort and long-term prospects during this cycle.

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Tuesday, NOVEMBER 12

This morning, Mercury forms a square with Saturn, and we’re serious and focusing on what’s accurate and precise. However, there can be misunderstandings, information lags, criticism, or a lack of direction/instruction to manage. We could be preoccupied with weighty issues. There can be difficulties getting our message across or physically getting somewhere.

Temporarily, it’s challenging to trust our instincts. It may be best to seek the motivation to make changes rather than focus too heavily on flaws and limitations. Editing and improving make sense now, as we may encounter resistance if we push ahead. We might deal with disapproval or criticism, and we should draw on patience. Ideally, we recognize some of our limits and adjust our speed accordingly–it’s a better time for maintenance than for moving forward.

Still, Venus forms creative aspects to Saturn and Uranus, and we’re inclined to maneuver and plan tastefully. As we look for ways to improve our relationships, we have our feet on the ground. We may be showcasing and standing out for our reliability and loyalty.

The Moon is void from 1:14 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aries at 1:27 AM EST.

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Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13

The Moon spends the day in Aries, a pioneering, action-oriented sign. With its alignment with Chiron and harmony with Jupiter this morning, we find it natural to gravitate toward satisfying, healing activities. We’re asserting our needs more easily than usual today.

While we’re generally independent with the Moon in Aries, Venus and Mars are heading toward a quincunx, exact very early tomorrow but influencing later today, and our timing may be slightly off. There can be a dilemma or difficulty in feeling entirely at ease with others and making satisfying choices for entertainment or pleasure.

Our romantic sensibilities and desires may be at odds, and problems (especially misunderstandings) in romantic and sexual relationships may result. Conflicts are likely between desires for independence and the need for nurturing or to nurture.

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Thursday, NOVEMBER 14

Venus forms a quincunx with Mars and Mercury forms a semi-square with Pluto this morning, and we can be mildly skeptical and off in our timing. These transits excite some tension or mental distress and worry. We tend to obsess over an issue that we can’t control. We’re somewhat mistrustful, although if we harness the energy and use it for good, we can develop strategies to get to the bottom of a matter.

The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus at 2:00 AM EST today, and we become more aware of our need to enjoy the sensual pleasures of life–eating, drinking, enjoying music, and so forth. Our emotions are steady, and common sense rules when handling domestic matters, money, and work. We tend to resist change and fall back on old habits and patterns, and we can be stubborn. The Taurus Moon encourages us to slow down, cultivate patience, and simplify our lives.

The Moon is void from 1:51 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Taurus at 2:00 AM EST.

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Friday, NOVEMBER 15

Today’s Full Moon is in the sign of Taurus. Full Moons always pit opposite zodiac signs against each other and invite us to balance the opposing energies. The contrast between earthy, practical, peace-loving Taurus and emotional, transformative, crisis-oriented Scorpio comes in full bloom now.

It’s a passionate and creative Full Moon, ripe with possibilities and learning experiences. Intimate relationship matters, personal comfort levels, sexuality, and values figure prominently now. Our feelings about a lingering problem or issue can become very clear now. While there can be a tug-of-war between closeness and independence, we might discover ways to interact while honoring both needs. We may need to deal with distractions and feelings of discontent that can lead us along unexpected tangents.

The Full Moon in Taurus awakens us to our feelings or a new approach to enjoying ourselves. Surprises about money, valuables, belongings, and investments are likely now. As it ties into the Sun-Uranus opposition, there can be surprise or abrupt elements to our epiphanies. Certainly, the desire to experience something new, exciting, and bold can figure strongly. There can also be a strong urge (or need) to break free from old patterns in our relationships. We reach a point of full exposure, especially about autonomy, innovation, and independence. This Full Moon harmonizes with Neptune and Pluto, suggesting a strong sense of mission is with us as we discover, explore, and embrace our feelings.

Also today, Saturn stations and turns direct after retrograde motion since June 29th, and this change in direction reminds us to take care of our obligations and bring our goals down to earth. With Saturn’s direct turn, our responsibilities, and perhaps our limitations, tend to magnify. Gradually, our long-term goals and plans will be clarified. We become more aware of rules, limits, and boundaries in our lives.

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Saturn stations and turns direct at 12° Pisces 42′ after several months of retrograde motion. This retrograde cycle lasted approximately 4.5 months.

• Saturn turned retrograde on June 29th, 2024, at 19° Pisces 26′
• Saturn turns direct on November 15th, 2024, at 12° Pisces 42′.

Saturn Retrograde in Pisces: June 29-November 15, 2024

Saturn turns direct after retrograde motion since June 29th, and this change in direction reminds us to take care of our obligations and bring our goals down to earth. With Saturn’s direct turn, our responsibilities, and perhaps our limitations, tend to magnify. Gradually, our long-term goals and plans will clarify. We become more aware of rules, limits, and boundaries in our lives.

Read about Saturn Retrograde here.

The Moon is Full in Taurus on November 15th, 2024, at 4:28 PM EDT.

Full Moon in Taurus Chart: November 15th, 2024

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Scorpio forms an opposition to the Moon in Taurus. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional event – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

Full Moons always pit opposite signs of the zodiac against each other. They also invite us to work to achieve a balance between the opposing energies.

With this lunation, the contrast between earthy, practical, peace-loving Taurus and emotional, transformative, crisis-oriented Scorpio comes full bloom. The Moon in Taurus wants us to find emotional fulfillment through the simple, tangible things in life, while the Scorpio Sun draws our attention to complexities, intangibles, and mysteries.

The Full Moon illuminates this conflict between form (Taurus) and transformation (Scorpio), and between collecting (Taurus) and sharing (Scorpio).

This is a passionate and creative Full Moon, ripe with possibilities and learning experiences. Intimate relationship matters, such as personal comfort levels and values and sexuality, figure prominently now.

The Moon aligns very tightly with Uranus at the time of this lunation, adding an element of surprise to our feelings and revelations. The desire to experience something new, exciting, and bold can figure strongly.

There can be a strong urge–or need–to break free from old patterns in our relationships.

This Full Moon harmonizes with Neptune and Pluto, suggesting a strong sense of mission is with us as we discover, explore, and embrace our feelings.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 24 degrees and 1 minute of Taurus, affecting people with personal planets and points at approximately 20 to 28 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

Saturday, NOVEMBER 16

The Moon heads into Gemini early today, intensifying our desire to connect and engage our minds. However, Venus forms a square to the North Node of the Moon this morning, indicating a possibility of a general lack of agreement, dissatisfaction, or a sense that our relationships are working counter to our growth. As such, it can be challenging to make a decision that we can be content with early today.

Tonight, the Sun opposes Uranus, highlighting our differences. This energy is rebellious, charged, and touchy, especially if we feel constrained, yet also erratic. It’s a yearly influence that can pull up the need to review our appetite for more freedom. Issues of autonomy, innovation, and independence are at the forefront. Sudden changes in plans are likely, which could stimulate us to try new approaches. The drive to do something new is with us, but we may not have a direction or purpose yet, and it’s best to avoid making hasty decisions. We may act out of character under the influence of this transit.

The Moon is void from 2:03 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini at 2:09 AM EST (a very brief void period).

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Sunday, NOVEMBER 17

Mars and Jupiter form a semi-square today, generating much enthusiasm and paving the way for potential success and achievement. However, this can also lead to misjudging, mainly about the time and energy necessary to fulfill a goal or venture. There can be some jumping ahead, impulsiveness, haughtiness, and competitiveness.

Mercury heads into opposition with Jupiter today–another influence stirring our desire to grow and think in big terms. As the day advances, we can be excited and enthusiastic about our ideas and anxious to share them. We need room to explore and create, visualize new solutions to problems, and express ourselves freely.

However, we are inclined to exaggerate, and it’s best to watch for a strong tendency to overstate or overestimate in our quest for meaning. We might swing from blind faith to skepticism, making it difficult to make good, practical choices. We’re stretching our minds now, and while this is an excellent mental exercise, we should avoid making commitments until we’re more realistic.

We should also watch for scattering our energies or taking on too many activities at once–we could be looking so far ahead that we forget the essential details or disclaimers. Positively, we might entertain possibilities that we wouldn’t normally consider.

The Moon is void from 11:09 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Cancer the next day, Monday, November 18th, at 3:50 AM EST.

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Monday, NOVEMBER 18

Mercury opposes Jupiter early today, and it forms a sesquiquadrate with Mars midday. We should watch for rushing things, impatience in speech and movements, and abrupt or insensitive commentary in the first half of the day. However, mental tension can stir us into action, which can be constructive if channeled well. We can accomplish more if we’re careful to pace ourselves.

It’s best to put in the effort to respect and validate others when expressing what we need and want. We should do our research before investing time and energy into something, but allow ourselves to expand our minds.

As the day advances, a Sun-Neptune trine encourages us to let go and let things flow. This transit brings a fluid, graceful energy to the second half of the day. We readily access our intuition, and we can be moved to help, support, or give of ourselves. This influence inspires us to give life to our dreams.

We would do well to de-emphasize some of our material concerns or interests, at least temporarily. We see people and life itself from a different perspective — one that not only allows for but finds beauty in differences.

The Moon continues its void period until the Moon enters Cancer today at 3:50 AM EST.

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Tuesday, NOVEMBER 19

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Cancer, drawing our strong attention to our personal lives, attachments, home, family, and familiar places and faces.

Mercury forms a trine to Chiron this morning, opening our minds to learning from one another. This influence aids with communicating our feelings constructively. We’re relaying our messages in relatable, accessible ways.

Good energy is with us for discussing or giving more thought to sensitive topics. We’re especially alert, observant, and willing to understand. It’s easier than usual to communicate our message now, although this is less about getting the exact wording right and more about conveying our intentions. We might discover new ways to approach problems.

Pluto enters Aquarius today, this time for the long haul. It entered Aquarius twice before but retrograded back into Capricorn. However, Pluto is now solidly in Aquarius, and it won’t be until 2043 when it will transition out of the sign.

While Pluto is in Aquarius, we take social structures and politics especially seriously and seek major reform in these areas. Unusual, intense, or dramatic happenings are possible with friends and networks.

During this long-term cycle, we will likely confront issues of control and power related to individuality, equality, friendships, and group associations. We can be on a quest to distinguish ourselves for our progressiveness, scientific minds, ideals, humanitarianism, or unique qualities. It’s also a time when we seek to change and overhaul society through science, inventions, and the mind/ideas.

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