This page interprets the movements of the planets over the next two weeks.
Astrological Update on 2nd October 2023
As has been the case in several of the recent astrological updates, the outer planets are all retrograde and in the signs from Capricorn to Taurus while the inner planets, with the exception of the Moon, are all direct and in the signs from Leo to Libra. The Moon has been moving rapidly over each of the outer planets, highlighting the energy of each one for a day or two.
On 2nd October, the Moon has nearly completed its passage over the outer planets and approaches the last one, retrograde Uranus, which is in Taurus. This can bring a feeling of wanting the security of the past at the same time as hoping for the excitement of something new. As Uranus is retrograde, there is an underlying search for truth.
At this time, Uranus is also interacting with the nodes of the Moon across the Libra-Aries axis and all of the planets with the exceptions of Jupiter and Saturn. These complex interactions reflect the profound changes that are happening in the lives of individuals, society and nations. This is all part of the enormous steps in evolution that humanity is experiencing.
It is possible to examine these interactions in more detail. Uranus in Taurus relates to changes in the land, agriculture and the economy amongst many other factors. These are being seen as old ways and customs are being examined, revised and replaced or even completely done away with. It is only through such changes that room is made for new ways and methods that are better suited to the current phase of human development.
Interactions between retrograde Uranus in Taurus and Mars in Libra as well as retrograde Neptune in Pisces suggest that greater consideration is given to the opinions and needs of all people rather than a select few. There is also greater awareness of the increasing sensitivity of people, their increasing understanding of the finer realms of life and their spiritual welfare. At times it can feel as if the whole basis of life is changing.
By 5th October, Mercury, the Sun and Mars are all in Libra. The ruler of Libra, Venus, is in the warm and generous sign of Leo with its soul lesson of love. There is the opportunity at this time to direct more energy into considering the needs of others. There could also be talks on diplomatic relationships that might lead to greater peace within the world.
The practical outcome of such talks may be examined in more detail when Venus moves into Virgo on 9th October. Sometimes it is not easy to compromise when people have set opinions or are too focussed on exact outcomes. However, there is the potential for harmony to smooth over such difficulties, particularly if people are willing to try to understand where other people are coming from.
On the 10th October, Pluto in Capricorn stations, prior to going direct on 12th of the month. The inner work examining the structure and organisation of administrations and governments over the last five months could begin to have an outer manifestation and changes may be seen in the coming weeks and months.
This is the penultimate time that Pluto will be retrograde in Capricorn before it moves finally into Aquarius in November 2024. During the retrograde period in autumn next year, humanity will have a final opportunity to change those things in governments and large organisations that might by then still need changing.
The new Moon in Libra on 14th October is also a solar eclipse. This solar eclipse belongs to a series of eclipses in which things can happen rapidly. As the new Moon is in Libra, there is the potential for a more speedy understanding of other people, the situations they are in and the rate at which events might occur.
The eclipse is close to the south node of the Moon in Libra. This suggests that experiences from the past relating to an understanding of the brotherhood of life can be incorporated into the way forward. It can be possible to bring consideration of all realms of life: people, animals, plants and minerals, into pioneering actions that can help life on Earth move forward.
Solar eclipses are always at a new Moon and are often thought of as a new beginning. However, they are active for a few weeks before the day of the actual eclipse and for many months, even a year or more, afterwards. They work with other planetary energies to bring a new impulse into life for quite a period of time.
Keep well, stay happy.
Patricia Godden
As has been the case in several of the recent astrological updates, the outer planets are all retrograde and in the signs from Capricorn to Taurus while the inner planets, with the exception of the Moon, are all direct and in the signs from Leo to Libra. The Moon has been moving rapidly over each of the outer planets, highlighting the energy of each one for a day or two.
On 2nd October, the Moon has nearly completed its passage over the outer planets and approaches the last one, retrograde Uranus, which is in Taurus. This can bring a feeling of wanting the security of the past at the same time as hoping for the excitement of something new. As Uranus is retrograde, there is an underlying search for truth.
At this time, Uranus is also interacting with the nodes of the Moon across the Libra-Aries axis and all of the planets with the exceptions of Jupiter and Saturn. These complex interactions reflect the profound changes that are happening in the lives of individuals, society and nations. This is all part of the enormous steps in evolution that humanity is experiencing.
It is possible to examine these interactions in more detail. Uranus in Taurus relates to changes in the land, agriculture and the economy amongst many other factors. These are being seen as old ways and customs are being examined, revised and replaced or even completely done away with. It is only through such changes that room is made for new ways and methods that are better suited to the current phase of human development.
Interactions between retrograde Uranus in Taurus and Mars in Libra as well as retrograde Neptune in Pisces suggest that greater consideration is given to the opinions and needs of all people rather than a select few. There is also greater awareness of the increasing sensitivity of people, their increasing understanding of the finer realms of life and their spiritual welfare. At times it can feel as if the whole basis of life is changing.
By 5th October, Mercury, the Sun and Mars are all in Libra. The ruler of Libra, Venus, is in the warm and generous sign of Leo with its soul lesson of love. There is the opportunity at this time to direct more energy into considering the needs of others. There could also be talks on diplomatic relationships that might lead to greater peace within the world.
The practical outcome of such talks may be examined in more detail when Venus moves into Virgo on 9th October. Sometimes it is not easy to compromise when people have set opinions or are too focussed on exact outcomes. However, there is the potential for harmony to smooth over such difficulties, particularly if people are willing to try to understand where other people are coming from.
On the 10th October, Pluto in Capricorn stations, prior to going direct on 12th of the month. The inner work examining the structure and organisation of administrations and governments over the last five months could begin to have an outer manifestation and changes may be seen in the coming weeks and months.
This is the penultimate time that Pluto will be retrograde in Capricorn before it moves finally into Aquarius in November 2024. During the retrograde period in autumn next year, humanity will have a final opportunity to change those things in governments and large organisations that might by then still need changing.
The new Moon in Libra on 14th October is also a solar eclipse. This solar eclipse belongs to a series of eclipses in which things can happen rapidly. As the new Moon is in Libra, there is the potential for a more speedy understanding of other people, the situations they are in and the rate at which events might occur.
The eclipse is close to the south node of the Moon in Libra. This suggests that experiences from the past relating to an understanding of the brotherhood of life can be incorporated into the way forward. It can be possible to bring consideration of all realms of life: people, animals, plants and minerals, into pioneering actions that can help life on Earth move forward.
Solar eclipses are always at a new Moon and are often thought of as a new beginning. However, they are active for a few weeks before the day of the actual eclipse and for many months, even a year or more, afterwards. They work with other planetary energies to bring a new impulse into life for quite a period of time.
Keep well, stay happy.
Patricia Godden