October 2008

Look to the Stars by Bev Murray October 2008

October begins with Mars moving into Scorpio, a combination that can have us feeling the full intensity of our emotions and as a result, behaving quite rashly. The full moon on the 15th in Aries is also a feisty and intense combination. Pent up anger and spontaneous reactions are possible. It would seem that along with retrograde Mercury, the above configurations will make the early part of October quite difficult. Communication can suffer and confusion reigns supreme! To minimize this energy it would be a good idea to practice relaxation techniques and practice the art of letting go and being in the moment. From the 17th Mercury goes direct once again and things begin to smooth out. Venus moving into Sagittarius and the Sun into Scorpio in the final week of October, herald a turning point for many of us! Linking the past with an expansive future will be on our minds. How can we learn from old lessons and create a more ideal space in which to live? This final week will also be great for intimate relationships. The stock market has certainly been unpredictable of late and this will continue to some extent throughout October. The final week of the month and into November will be significant here, but the news may be troubling. This month is about inner growth, confronting our true selves and expanding our spiritual connections. The process can be challenging but the results are gratifying! Be ware of silly little accidents early on in the month…they can be avoided by paying attention to detail.

Astral Quote for October 2008: In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength, but through persistence.