"Stars impel; they do not compel."

Artist: Donna Young

If you missed my earlier Full Harvest Moon in Aries post, it's linked in the Nerd Report below. 

Today’s Aspect: 

Fallen Sun in Libra trine Pluto Rx in Aquarius. Because the Sun is fallen (opposite its exaltation) in Libra, it may experience difficulty expressing its real nature. It’s like staying in someone’s home where you do not feel comfortable being yourself. 

Powerful Pluto takes the reins here by leading us deeply into ourselves in search of what truly inspires us and how we can transform knowledge into accomplishment. 

Expect revelations from these deep dives that will serve us in the future as well as now if we choose to apply them.

Mars will enter the Lion’s Den Sunday night @ 10:49 PM EDT via the second house of Taurus ruled by Venus.  Mars burns brightly with courage, determination, and creative action in this realm—Here he takes control and has a strong desire to be seen and heard. 

Mars didn’t station retrograde this year but will early January 2027 in Virgo. This retrograde will bring Mars back into Leo’s creative den late February, where it will remain until mid-May 2027, when it re-enters Virgo. Mars will not enter Libra until mid-July, which means that over half of Mars’ 2027 transits will be spent in Leo and Virgo.  

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🤓 Saturday's Nerd Report, EDT 

• Pluto OOB S' 

🌔 → 🌕 Lunar EDT
• Waxing Gibbous, Pisces → Full Harvest Moon, Aries
• Void of Course: 4:32 AM - 6:23 AM

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• 1:35 AM: Sun in Libra trine Pluto Rx in Aquarius, 03°09’

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Artist: Dunja Jung

If you missed my earlier Mars enters Leo post, it’s linked in the Nerd Report below. 

Early morning, Mars makes his final aspect in Cancer before entering Leo tonight: A square to Chiron Rx in Aries on the anaretic degree, bringing energetic healing to an aspect within the relationship we have with ourselves. 

Mars is fallen in Cancer; therefore, assumes more of its protective nature instead of its combative urge. Cancer is domestic, and Chiron, the wounded warrior in Aries (wound of self) retrograding the 7th house represents healing an relational aspect within us—an opportunity to reconcile discord or clarify misunderstandings before moving on.

Profound relationships aren't just with others but include the one with our self. 

Because this occurs on the anaretic degree portending Mars’ imminent ingress into Leo, we may feel a restless urge to complete or come to terms with an aspect prior to moving on. Are we reticent about expressing ourselves? Does our self-esteem need a dose of courage? Are we self-aware that we may be holding ourselves back? 

We definitely don’t desire to take it with us. Mars entering Leo will provide us with the courage and spotlight to be seen and heard. But still, we must be willing to step up on the stage to be seen and heard. 

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🤓 Sunday's Nerd Report, EDT 

• Pluto OOB S'
• Mars enters Leo

🌕 →🌖Lunar EDT
• Full Harvest Moon, Aries to Waxing Gibbous.

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• 7:59 AM: Mars in Cancer square Chiron Rx in Aries, 29°38’
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Artist: Dunja Jung

Early afternoon, the Sun in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini, infusing us with a boost of confidence and self-awareness that we may have lacked yesterday. With Mars newly in Leo combined with this aspect, we are anything but shy about expressing who we truly are. Routine can become a bane under this transit. 

Don’t be surprised if you’re magnetic today, attracting others who enjoy being in the presence of someone who is comfortable being themselves. Don’t expect to sit and socialize too much because the energy is high and our restless desire to put it to good use is strong.

It’s not just a perfect atmosphere for meeting others but one for investigative study as well. Particularly understanding subjects that attract our interest, such as science, spiritualism, the occult, or any alternative topic of interest.

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• Pluto OOB S' 

🌖 Lunar EDT
• Waning Gibbous, Aries → Taurus:
• Void of Course: 5:50 AM → 10:40 AM

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• 12:22 PM: Sun in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini, 05°33’

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Artist: Dunja Jung 

Before entering Scorpio, Mercury in Libra opposite Chiron Rx in Aries on the anaretic degree inferring a polarity of energy needs reconciled in order to form balance. So how do we reconcile these opposites in order to achieve balance? According to Steven Forrest, When Aries is the remedy for Libra, courage, directness, and the right use of force heal co-dependency, dithering, and compromise. 

Mercury in Libra is diplomatic and needs to communicate concisely from the heart, and its impending transit into Scorpio tomorrow morning will facilitate that process. Utilizing our voice to express our desires and set healthy boundaries enables us to step independently into the world. 

This in turn begins to close an open wound involving a lack of self-esteem, confidence, or former dependency.

Mercury enters Scorpio 

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🤓 Tuesday's Nerd Report, EDT 

• Pluto OOB S' 

🌖 Lunar EDT
• Waning Gibbous, Taurus:
• Void of Course (16 + hr.): 7:36 PM (Tue) → 1:26 PM (Wed)

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• 11:15 PM: Mercury in Libra opposite Chiron Rx in Aries, 29°31’

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Artist: Dunja Jung

Moon OOB +N | MERCURY ENTERS SCORPIO

Moon traveled OOB +N early this morning @ 1:22 AM, followed by Mercury entering Scorpio @07:45 AM, EDT, shifting our style of communication from Libra’s airy intellect to intensely direct.

Scorpio magnifies Mercury's ability to access aspects of our character that are hidden in other signs, and even houses. We may find ourselves seeking solitude to contemplate or expand our knowledge in topics that interest us but are considered taboo to the collective. 

If you missed yesterday’s discussion on this transit, it’s linked in the Nerd Report below along with the Moon OOB +N.
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🤓 Wednesday's Nerd Report, EDT 

• Pluto OOB S'
• Moon OOB N’
• Mercury enters Scorpio

🌖 Lunar EDT
• Waning Gibbous, Taurus → Gemini:
• Void of Course (16 + hr.): 7:36 PM (Tue) → 1:26 PM (Wed)

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• No major

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Artist: Cate Edwards

"Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!" is a superstition in some English-speaking countries where a person says “Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!” upon waking on the first day of a month to ensure good luck for the rest of it! Don’t forget to blow cinnamon into your doorway as well! 

OCTOBER ASTROLOGY CALENDAR

I already posted a link to this early this week; however, there are a few things I’d like to note about this month’s calendar. 

The Moon travels OOB three times this month, two +N, joined by Ceres settling in for a long OOB +N trek through June 2027 (23° 26’ N/S is considered OOB). 

Something to note is that Ceres was also OOB for the last presidential election cycle, except she was at one of her farthest declination points @ -29° S 06°18’.  

Accompanying her 2024 OOB -S sojourn was the Moon, Venus, Medea, with Mercury quickly heading south @ 23° 05’, and Pluto in slow decline, lingering on the edge @ 23°23’ -S. While I held out hope for a different outcome, I was not surprised by the results, as both traditional feminine representatives, the Moon and Venus, were inwardly sojourning OOB S’. 

This year’s midterm elections look quite different with Ceres +N, as she’s poised to strike outward as the angry mother vs an inward control. She will be the only cosmic body (that I have a relationship with) that will be OOB N’ during the election, while Pluto traipses slowly inbound and Lilith lingers far south @ 26°53’. 

But enough of November! it’s October and all things Autumn! May we have a blessed month with all things treats except for a few tricks to keep us on our toes! 

 Venus Retrograde

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 🤓 Thursday's Nerd Report, EDT 

• Pluto OOB S'
• Moon OOB N’

🌖 Lunar EDT
• Waning Gibbous, Gemini
• Void of Course (17+ hr.): 10:42 PM (Thu) → 3:54 PM (Fri)

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• No major

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Artist: Jessica Leitko Fields

Early morning, Mercury in Scorpio sq Mars in Leo. This is an intense energy yet an opportunity through acute actions to reconcile repressed emotions via healthy expression. If we feel impatient or irritated by others, or vice-a-versa, then turn to physical exercise or creativity as a release for pent up passion. 

This energy eases somewhat midmorning when Mercury inc Neptune in Aries. We may personally feel a radical motivation to search or explore an avenue that interests us, particularly esoteric knowledge. 

Our intuition and critical thinking are incisive during this time; however, guard against illusions vs reality. 

Late afternoon Mercury sq Pluto Rx in Aquarius. It’s very important not to become obsessed over a particular belief or course of action, particularly dogmatic communication designed to influence others. 

The most advantageous way to navigate this energy is solitude—space to contemplate our thoughts without distraction. Introspection reveals inner revelations we were unaware existed.

This evening Mars in Leo trine Neptune Rx in Aries, highlighting a softer, more spiritual energy that may have us feeling somewhat lackadaisical. We may be compelled to review our life in a non-judgmental manner and make improvements. 

A desire to think of and/or work for the good of others rather than solely for our self is strong during this transit. 

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• Pluto OOB S'
• Moon OOB N’

🌖 Lunar EDT
• Waning Gibbous, Gemini → Cancer
• Void of Course (17+ hr.): 10:42 PM (Thu) → 3:54 PM (Fri)

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• 5:14 AM: Mercury in Scorpio sq Mars in Leo, 02°29’
• 11:15 AM: Mercury in Scorpio inc Neptune Rx in Aries, 02°49’
• 4:43 PM: Mercury in Scorpio sq Pluto Rx in Aquarius, 03°06’
• 6:18 PM: Mars in Leo trine Neptune Rx in Aries, 02°48’
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Artist: June Stratton

Venus Retrograde in Scorpio & Last Quarter Moon in Cancer linked in Nerd Report below. 

Three hours prior to the perfection of the Last Quarter Moon in Cancer this morning @ 9:25 AM, EDT, Mars in Leo opposite Pluto Rx in Aquarius. 

When Fire (Mars/Leo) meets Air (Pluto Rx/Aquarius) combustion occurs because Air fuels Fire. Without it, fire cannot exist; however, there’s a caution of burn out with this aspect. Fire fights to live to the last spark. 

The best course of action is not to utilize our resources at once but ration to burn as long as we can. How brightly we burn is irrelevant, it’s how long we can burn to accomplish our goals without burning out that matters. 

Avoid contention and focus on our own actions. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. 

Full article linked below.

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 🤓 Saturday's Nerd Report, EDT 

• Pluto OOB S'
• Moon OOB N’
• Venus stations Rx in Scorpio

🌗 Lunar EDT
• Last Quarter, Cancer
• EXTENDED Void of Course (31+ hr.): 11:08 AM (Sat) - 6:54 PM (Sun)

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Venus stations in Scorpio @ 3:16 AM
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• 6:39 AM: Mars in Leo opposite Pluto Rx in Aquarius, 03°06’
• 9:25 AM: Moon in Cancer square Sun in Libra, 10°21’
• 11:08 AM: Moon in Cancer square Saturn Rx in Aries, 11°22’

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Artist: Artist: Daniel F. Gerhartz 

Early morning the Sun in Libra opposite Saturn Rx in Aries, indicating a time of service and reaping satisfaction from doing a task well. It’s time to clear our to-do list and finish as much as possible before beginning something new. Communication may not be favored during this time, depending on our own mood. 

If we feel overwhelmed or disconnected it’s best to focus on the task at hand, doing the best we can, rather than dwelling on our emotions. 

The key here is to balance our desires with our emotions. Compromising with others may be for the best currently, but not forever. 

Early afternoon, Mercury in Scorpio inc Uranus Rx in Gemini activating the communication we felt we lacked with the former aspect, which remains partile all day. Work seems to be the forefront; however, changes in whatever has us feeling trapped or bound is the focus. 

Communicating with superiors can prove highly beneficial during this aspect but pushing for a promotion rather than a transfer may counter our desired outcome. 

Sometimes the change we need isn’t physical but mental, as in a change of perspective. 

Those who can navigate the energic flow will fare best today. 

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• Pluto OOB S'
• Moon OOB N’ inbound @ 1:52 PM

🌗→🌘 Lunar EDT
• Last Quarter, Cancer → Waning Crescent, Leo
• EXTENDED Void of Course (31+ hr.): 11:08 AM (Sat) - 6:54 PM (Sun)

⬅️Current Retrogrades
• Venus in Scorpio
• Uranus in Gemini
• Pluto & Astraea in Aquarius
• Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Medea in Aries

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT:
• 8:29 AM: Sun in Libra opposite Saturn Rx in Aries, 11°18’
• 1:21 PM: Mercury in Scorpio inc Uranus Rx in Gemini, 05°27’

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