Oct 2020 | Wk5 (10/25-10/31)
The last week in October yields climactic shifts in the landscape of 2020.
Sunday, 10/25 | The main story is the Mercury Cazimi occurring in early Scorpio.
“...Suddenly from the depths of the forest there comes a note of penetrating sweetness, wild, magical, ethereal; I slowly raise myself and wait. Surely this is the signal, and in a moment I shall see the dim spaces between the trees peopled and animate. There is a moment's pause, and then again that strange, mysterious song rings through the listening forest. It touches me like a sudden revelation; I forget that for which I have waited; I only know that the woods have found their voice, and that I have fallen upon the sacred hour when the song is a prayer...” | Under the Trees and Elsewhere , by Hamilton Wright Mabie .
For a brief moment in time today, we step out from the flame and into it’s sanctuary center. For a brief spell, the distractions cease, the burning quells and we realize the revelation of this current Mercury retrograde cycle.
The #Cazimi is a quiet place amid the frenetic and furor. Within this space our mind (Mercury) through its immolation process (retrograde) has revealed what is essential, what is primary; a truth. Mostly these truths are hard-fought and won. And sometimes that truth is acceptance and resignation, but it is truth nonetheless.
Occurring in early #Scorpio today’s micro-space event drips of stinging secrets, deep-seated and buried stories, trauma and power control dynamics. Here in early Scorpio, the Sun is a master revealer. While often the Sun is our mover and shaker, here in the Scorpion’s darker realms, the Sun simply shines light on what’s hidden. We have fantastic storyfinding at hand.
In our practical journey, this sanctuary space yields quality meditative, self-exploring, investigative dynamics. Powerful messages are primed and ready to be heard.
While always in context, recognizing where this occurs in our chart helps to maximize the flow. For me, this occurs exactly across from my natal Mars in #Taurus and perfects in my 8th house. Overnight and early morning experiences with #Spirits and intense #dreams have left me a bit exhausted and on edge. After this cup of #tea, I’m out to the #woods for #quiet communing.
Monday, 10/26 | While the continued storyline in the backdrop between the Jupiter/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn (Pandemic) and the Mars retrograde in Aries persists, it is once again, our Mercurial messenger that takes the center stage today. While yesterday offered the inner sanctum of revelation and truth, today is the proverbial morning after.
Today, moving away from the brilliant flame of clarity, Mercury in its retrograde slides back into the fray of the flames today, while falling. Mercurial matters (mind, information, messages, short trips, siblings, cousins, details, technology, small pets) follow suit. We learned a primary truth yesterday during the Cazimi. Today, we realize what it means to live with that truth.
Tuesday, 10/27 | By the end of the day today, Mercury will have slide by retrograde back into Libra and at the same time, Venus, enters Libra. Venus entering Libra is a big jump in resources and options for Venus and Venusian matters. She's been traveling through Virgo where she is debilitated and without her best tool box. Most of the day, Venus remains in Virgo and only until very late at night does she enter the Libran land of her grace. As such, Venus matters (relationships, money, women) may tend towards a sense of urgency, "let's be done with this", "move on", "I deserve better" type of energy. Venus knows something good is just around the corner and she can't wait to get there.
Wednesday, 10/28 | The soon-coming climax waxes more strongly beginning today. The Sun in Scorpio is on close approach towards opposing Uranus and the Moon in Aries opposes Venus and conjoins Chiron. The full moon begins to weave in and with it, it's particularly distinct unsettled vibe.
Today is a day where relationship issues again, peak. The thorn in our side in this area of life makes itself promptly known today and over the next week.
Thursday, 10/29 | Mostly we have the aforementioned aspects in play, but the change to today's dynamic is the Moon connecting with Mars in retrograde. This Mars is a particular bees nest (recall this is an unusually long Mars retrograde!) and the Moon lights this activity up during today's transits. By night's end, the Moon connects to Jupiter, on Thor's Day - Jupiter's day. The evening offers a bounty of respite and good cheer. A much needed breather in this 7-day sequence.
Friday, 10/30 | Building still. Mercury and Mars arrive today to within a couple degrees of where they will soon station direct. They both are ready for forward movement and the impatience grows.
Meanwhile the Moon opposes Mercury, lighting up again our Mercury retrograde story and then promptly after enters Taurus, the sign of her exaltation. The Moon and Venus both have the upper hand throughout the Zodiac today. Both planets are in signs where they have power and resources available to them for enactment. Also, being Friday - it is the day of Venus. Today is a prime day to forward women's issues, causes and the like.
Saturday, 10/31 | The 7-day climax arrives as the Moon becomes full today while connected to Uranus in Taurus. Full Moons are revelatory events. A full moon on Halloween, on Uranus - the chaos bringer, rebel rouser. Uranus brings the tricks and Taurus (food, the senses) brings the treats.