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Cosmic Insights – October 16, 2023 October 16, 2023

Cosmic Insights – October 16, 2023

By Veronica G. Hartman

The celestial week of October 16, 2023, begins with the Sun rising in justice-seeking Libra, illuminating an opportunity to anticipate and explore potential opportunities of brilliance through relating and being attuned to cosmic forces.  However, Venus the planetary ruler of values and relating is positioned in communicative Virgo with a message to consciously create the opportunity with specific and intentional language to rise above the arrogance of waiting to be bestowed with the gift of being chosen.

Whereas, Mercury the planetary messenger of Virgo is in Libra and is working with Venus to join with others of like mind to fulfill the potential of experiencing great talents, wealth, rewards, and gifts within by applying talents in other directions, symbolized by a yod configuration between the Sun in Libra, Uranus retrograde in Taurus, and Neptune retrograde in Pisces.  The caveat is to join with others for feedback, without the expectation that they will fulfill their potential.

Meanwhile, the Moon is treading deep emotional waters in powerful Scorpio that one can drown in, or be released and/or channeled through assertive actions relative to personal and privacy boundaries.  As the Moon in Scorpio has just opposed Jupiter retrograde in Taurus, there may be some hesitancy to releasing them, however potential confrontations with others may be on the horizon as the day begins; unless there is a consensus of resolutions on the table relative to values.  

The key is to communicate individual positions with respect and clarity without criticism or blame.  Otherwise, a potential confrontation may become a full-blown probability later in the evening with earth-shattering consequences when the Moon in Scorpio opposes Uranus retrograde in Taurus! 

Fortunately, on the afternoon of October 17, the lingering emotional storm clouds clear when the Moon traipsed joyfully into Sagittarius!  While the first challenging planetary encounter with dutiful Saturn retrograde in illusive Pisces may temporarily dampen spirits, it won’t last long as the Moon saunters off happily to spread sparkling cheer and optimism to its next planetary challenge with Venus in Virgo’s analytical queries above the current status of project deadlines, and the concerns of Jupiter retrograde in Taurus about financial expenses.  Yet, the Moon in Sag continues to maintain its happy-go-lucky, optimistic attitude despite the chagrin of Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter!

Relationship storms may begin brewing with the flames of discontent before the day begins on October 18, unless a balance is consciously achieved with mutual respect and consideration for individual desires and boundaries, as the Sun in Libra opposes the north node in Aries, while simultaneously aligning with the south node in Libra. The caveat is that covert agendas that appear to cooperate without intending to may call for mediation with Pluto in Capricorn to ensure that responsible commitments and agreements are adhered to.

Shortly before the day ends, Mercury in Libra joins the Sun’s opposition with the north node in Aries to reiterate the boundaries and cooperation necessary to achieve cooperative relationships, while simultaneously aligning with the south node of least resistance in Libra, so agendas will only complicate the compromises of relating, that may initiate challenges with Pluto in Capricorn to transform the issues with authoritative power if opposing sides cannot or will not meet in the middle.

However,  minutes after midnight on October 20, an amicable agreement can be met as the Sun and Mercury unite with a common agenda about relationships and financial resources that will involve cooperative ideas, solutions, and elbow grease to fulfill its potential. 

This union of the Sun and Mercury traveling forward in the same sign of Libra is also the origin of the next Mercury retrograde cycle in Capricorn in December of 2023.  Thus, it is imperative to communicate all expectations, desires, and financial commitments with specific clarity, as they may be tested before the year ends.

Before the day ends, Mercury in Libra challenges the authority of Pluto in Capricorn’s ability to transform the nature of the new Sun/Mercury union over differences of opinions about the commitment and responsibility to fulfill the purpose of the union or become indecisive over the values and/or the course of actions to take until it is completed.

Veronica is a professional astrologer with thirty-four years of experience and certified by the NCGR Professional Astrologers Alliance, Master Hypnotherapist and Instructor certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with twenty-five years of experience and is certified by the American Board of NLP, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Time Line TherapyTM certified by the Time Line TherapyTM Association, Reiki Master of the Usui Sei Chem Tibetan lineage, with twenty-eight years of experience, and an Ordained Minister by the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. since 1995.

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