ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 28-NOV 3 2024

MON OCT 28

The Moon is in Virgo until this evening, where it’s sextile Mercury in Scorpio, trine Uranus, opposite Neptune, square Jupiter, and goes on to trine Pluto. Whew. There can be opportunities for surprising communications and disclosures, and although many things can feel out of sorts, other things can find surprising solutions or work out better than anticipated. Venus in Sagittarius perfects a square to Saturn in Pisces today at 12 degrees, and Mars still opposes Pluto, which will be exact on Nov 3. Mars is also sesquisquare Saturn, sextile Uranus, trine Neptune,and square Juno. The aspects Mars and Venus make suggests a lot of activity and metamorphosis in relationships, finances, values, and pleasure. Although exciting in some ways, there are a lot of challenges, tensions, breakthroughs, and surprising plot twists. The Moon enters Libra at 9:30 PM PST. Try to catch your balance. Fated turning points require careful handling, and there are many paths to choose from.

TUES OCT 29

The Moon is in Libra today, and Mars opposite Pluto and trine Mercury can see life in the fast lane, with a lot of choices. Mercury opposite Uranus can see a wild streak. Freak Mode for spooky week is in full force, and keeping up with it all is an art form in and of itself. Mercury trine Neptune is dreamy and activates the imagination, but it’s probably wise to avoid major decisions or commitments for the time being and just stick to keeping up with the responsibilities you already have going. There’s a strong desire to solve problems , and a lot of communications to keep up with. Mars sesquisquare Saturn can see a lot of discipline and endurance required right now, and hopefully you can find periods of respite and recuperation. Changes in partnerships and social, interpersonal or business dynamics are highlighted just now that can be a lot to digest and adapt to. Any decisions where there is a lot at stake are best deliberated over carefully. 

WED OCT 30

The Moon is sextile Venus his morning, while Venus is opposite Jupiter, semisquare Pluto, and Square Saturn. Relationships, both business and personal, can see opportunities to grow and expand, and it can be both exciting and scary at the same time. There’s a chance to make some decisions, but it’s wise to plan carefully in regards to spending or making any promises or commitments, as there can be a lot on the line or things can have an air of consequence or seriousness. The Moon trine Jupiter can see horizons and opportunities expanding, which can simultaneously feel adventurous and optimistic. Exciting possibilities can begin to open up, but nothing can really be taken lightly or approached in a careless or casual way. The Moon goes on to oppose Chiron, which can see some sensitivities or vulnerabilities. Make sure to drink lots of water, nourish yourself, and tend to the needs of the body and soul. 

THURS OCT 31

The Moon in late Libra is square Mars while semisquare Saturn early this Halloween morning, which can see some tensions, frustrations, inhibitions or pressures interpersonally. A lunar square to Pluto in 29 Capricorn adds a further spooky intensity to the mix. It’s possible that a desire to go further or be vulnerable is contrasted against fears, doubts, worries, or negative past experiences. The Moon enters do or die Scorpio at 10:29 AM PST, to conjoin the Sun, seeing a lot of feelings that have been bubbling under the surface come to light. Evening see’s the Moon in tension with Jupiter which can see more adventurousness or a temptation to go too far too fast. Try to slow things down and focus on grounding yourself if you’re having trepidation. 

FRI NOV 1

The New Moon in Scorpio is exact at 5:47 AM PST, at 9 degrees Scorpio, conjunct the Sun and trine Saturn in Pisces. This decan of Scorpio see’s the precise degree of the Moon’s fall here, and is considered particularly ill and afflicted. Associated with the 5 of cups in the tarot, the full spectrum of hunger and desire, and it’s entire cycle taken to fulfill it’s natural course, to either succeed or fail in gratifying the will, is pictured. The cloaked man in the card has either obtained his fulfillment at great cost, only to find that desire is a bottomless, insatiable pit that leaves one forever wanting more, or he has failed to obtain his desires in spite of his desperation and ravenous attempts. In either case, this decan highlights the need for wisdom around desire itself, as it is never so simple as wanting something, obtaining it, and living happily ever after in bliss and fulfillment. This New Moon trine Saturn assists in this wisdom, and ensures there are emotional insights available to grapple with serious matters. Something is consequential and requires maturity, realism, integrity, and the wisdom of lived experience in order to be handled with discernment and authenticity. It could be that honest disclosures of a private nature, new agreements, or other decisions are being carefully weighed and considered. 

SAT NOV 2

The Moon in Scorpio conjoins Mercury in the anaretic degree of Scorpio before Mercury enters the zenith of Sagittarius at 12:18 PM PST. Prior to, and surrounding all of this, the Moon is also trine Mars, opposite Uranus, and trine Neptune, which can see a courageous, nervy, but disarming influence that can encourage radical honesty, surprising reveals, shocking discoveries, or candid but private discussions. Someone can take you into their confidence, or you can feel impelled to confess something. Conversely, there may be a nervous energy that flirts with this idea, but approaches it with an attitude of caution that prioritizes security and safety, tip toeing into deeper waters to gauge the temperature. This all coincides with Mars perfecting an opposition to Pluto today and tomorrow, which can see a mixed bag of passions, fears, soulfulness, and a need to come to terms with your own desires. Conversations and ideas can flow freely, and curiosity is piqued. The Moon enters Sagittarius at 10:20 PM PST, to conjoin Mercury exactly. This can see late night conversations, confessional energy, or an eagerness to learn. There’s a good back and forth, candidness, and you can also be very receptive.

SUN NOV 3

The Moon conjunct Mercury, while still trine Mars this morning, is also sesquisquare Chiron in the early AM hours, which can see a lot of sensitivity and the potential for triggers. The Moon also squares Saturn, which can see some doubts, frustrations, blockages or delays, or just a somber heaviness that furrows the brow. Mars 29 Cancer opposite Pluto in 29 Capricorn while square Juno in 29 Libra, highlights fated turning points in relationships. Intense undercurrents, power disparities, power dynamics, taboos, vulnerabilities, strong desires, and powerful feelings can all be awakened that can cause a desire to escape, retreat, or slow down just enough to have a chance to take things in and honor the significance of what is occurring. Mars enters Leo at 8:10 PM PST, where it will station retrograde on Dec 6 at 6 degrees Leo, maintaining an influential orb of opposition to Pluto for quite a long time, as Pluto reenters Aquarius on Nov 19, leaving Capricorn for the final time in our lifetimes. Another exact Mars Pluto opposition occurs on Dec 31 2024-Jan 2 2025, at 1 degree Leo and Aquarius, and another on April 25-26 of 2025 at 3 degrees. This being said, power dynamics, battles of will, issues of agency, security, pride, dignity, transformations and confronting taboos will continue to be a reemerging theme well into next year.