Awareness through Astrology

Cosmic Insights – October 13, 2025 October 12, 2025

By Veronica G. Hartman

The celestial week of October 13, 2025, begins with the Sun rising in harmonious Libra, illuminating an opportunity to connect with like-minded others and share values about relating and self-worth.  Whereas Venus, the planetary agent of Libra, has arrived at the last degree of Virgo with a reminder to stay true to oneself along the path of life.  

Venus is also activating the recent solar eclipse in Virgo; therefore, significant circumstances and events begin to fall into place relative to the seeds of intention planted at that time.  As the solar eclipse is initially a six-month window of energy to work with, things will unfold quickly until February 2026, as Mercury, the fleet-footed messenger in charge of Virgo, makes important connections.  The key is to keep in mind that the current solar eclipse window is a time of cultivating win/win relationships from the past and present, which will anchor the next nineteen years based on the value of communication.

Meanwhile, the Moon is throwing rocks into the emotional pond of Cancer with repetitive cycles of caretaking to support and nourish others who depend on being supported by others.  However, the ripples of the pond suggest an ongoing restlessness to venture out into the world and broaden horizons by sharing beliefs and philosophies with others.  

Thus, it may be a time of feeling smothered by the needs of others, instead of the emotional freedom the Moon craves to spread its wings during the disseminating lunar phase it shares with the Sun in Libra.

Shortly after lunch, the Moon in Cancer may rein in any feelings of restriction as it becomes a third-quarter lunar phase in the relationship with the Sun in Libra.  Now, it is time to accept responsibility for nurturing emotional relationships, including the one with oneself.

It will become evident how important self-care is later in the afternoon when Venus dances into relationship-oriented Libra for the next few weeks.  Venus in Libra is charming, politically correct, and determined to get agendas met, as an iron fist in a velvet glove.  The politically correct key to relating now is demonstrating the golden rule of fairness, equality, and the art of giving and receiving with polite kindness and firm boundaries.  As a wise man once stated, the art of diplomacy lies in communicating that someone is welcome to leave, and they look forward to the trip!

As the work day ends, Pluto moves forward in Aquarius with the power to transform hopes, wishes, and dreams into reality as it engages favorably with Venus in Libra, and Uranus retrograde in Gemini.  It is as if the stars have aligned and opened doors of opportunities for expansive growth and visibility!  The key is to seize intuitive insights as guideposts and trust the process with a foundation of faith and no attachment to how outcomes are achieved!

Before the day ends, Venus in Libra opposes Neptune retrograde in Aries, providing a way to get the kite of creative dreams off the ground, with powerful actions integrated with ideals.  The caveat is that the opposition either presupposes a confrontation with others regarding values and ideals or an illuminating process to balance the scales of personal and collective values within oneself, instead of projecting them onto others.

Therefore, today is setting up the remainder of the week to follow through on the power of shifting energy.  Since Columbus Day is celebrated today,  it could also be an opportunity for self-discovery that may lead to new horizons, which can then be explored!

On October 14, the Moon takes center stage in Leo to announce its presence before the Sun rises in Libra!  Thus, emotional dramas may be the backdrop of relating if their majesty is not given due recognition in all of its glory!  However, all is forgiven and forgotten, as the warmth of the Moon in Leo is also heart-centered and connects to others with generosity and grace when gratitude is expressed with a caring demonstration of love.

The Moon in Leo is grateful for the current support and inspiration of Neptune retrograde in Aries, and Venus in Libra behind the scenes as it opposes Pluto in Aquarius in the boardroom.  Pluto cooly ignores the razzle-dazzle efforts that the Moon displays for attention, as Pluto is prepared to take control of events and circumstances that have been on the back burner for the past six months.  Pluto also has the support of Venus in Libra, and Uranus retrograde in Gemini, so cooperation and negotiation can provide solutions to work around differences.

On the afternoon of October 16, the Moon settles down into hard-working Virgo with an eagle eye on the financial budget, and whether the investment of resources is being utilized to sustain career goals.  Mercury is the CEO of Virgo and is currently scrutinizing the bottom line, and will quickly pull the plug on expenditures that don’t demonstrate measurable results.  After an initial assessment, the Moon in Virgo gets down to business, communicating attitude adjustments to Neptune retrograde in Aries to stop talking about taking actions, and get it done!  Pluto in Aquarius is also on the receiving end of an attitude adjustment from the Moon about using the power of technology for present advancement, not just future projects.

In the early hours of October 17, the Sun in Libra squares off with Jupiter in Cancer to take an emotional risk and share feelings about home and family concerns, instead of withdrawing from relationships with emotional distance.  The characterization of Libra and Cancer is action-oriented, so it is an opportunity to communicate feelings in a secure setting with someone who truly cares, even though it may feel uncomfortable at first.

Before the Sun goes down, a potential confrontation arises between the Sun in Libra and Chiron, the wounded healer, retrograde in Aries, as the Sun triggers the wounds of abandonment and rejection that Chiron attempts to hide with passive-aggressive behaviors.  The key is to calmly state perceptions without ambushing one with covert agendas or interventions, or invite one to handle it on their own without projecting opinions or judgments.

Veronica is a professional astrologer with thirty-five 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-six 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-nine years of experience, and an Ordained Minister by the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. since 1995.

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