23 October 2006
– 29 October 2006
The Week beginning October 23rd, 2006
Week as a Whole:
This week begins with a shift from Libra’s finding a balance and stepping back to making a committed choice as the Sun, Moon, Venus, and Mars all move from Libra into Scorpio by Tuesday. The air of Libra, which really symbolizes the perspective of distance necessary to form relationships, has been replaced by the emotional laser focus of Scorpio. There is no “distance” in a Scorpio connection, there is union and co-mingling, there is intimacy and sex. And there is vulnerability. The movement from Libra to Scorpio is a natural human progression that we all understand. First we meet people and situations; then we move closer, weigh the pros and cons, and finally, if everything feels right, we open ourselves. During the Libra phase, if asked, we would reply we’re considering a particular choice or person. After the transition to Scorpio, we’re “in bed” with that choice. This week begins with this shift as the U.S. populace is making up their minds about the coming elections.
The energy also has a new source or trigger planet. With many planets in Libra, Venus rules and calls the shots. So we react to stimuli more than we instigate. We can see many sides to an action or position. We can put ourselves in the other guy’s shoes. But in Scorpio, Mars and Pluto rule. It’s no more Mr. NiceGuy. We want and need people to be on our side; the other side is wrong or bad or somehow deficient. Scorpios are not known to appreciate shades of gray. We’re not soliciting information anymore, we’re choosing and we’ve moved into wanting our “side” to win. This is a big shift when 4 planets exit a sign and enter another sign in two days. Expect people to have new attitudes, attitudes that are quite different than those they may have held on Friday.
It’s also politics, politics, politics all week. On Wednesday, Jupiter makes the exact square to Saturn that’s been coming into focus for the past couple weeks. Jupiter and Saturn are the left and right of the zodiac, liberals and conservatives. Jupiter wants a big boat with everyone included, and Saturn wants to pare away the dead weight. Jupiter in Scorpio is now in conflict with leaders whose choices are very limited by Saturn in Leo. Resource limitations and the need to cooperate (again get in bed with) with others are stressing leaders everywhere who want most to execute their vision. This is conflict between unilateralism and multilateralism. Politics is said to be the art of compromise. Even the most rigid must bend to survive.
Many astrologers are working hard to complete daily tasks and appointments before next weekend. On Saturday, Mercury stands still, from Earth’s POV, and begins his 3 weeks of retrograde motion. All manner of communication and writing, like contracts and computers, are more likely to become confused and need re-working during Mercury’s retrograde periods. Major purchases, big vacations, real estate transactions should be postponed unless the parties wish to have them redone at a later date. Everything important should be communicated twice through different channels if possible. These are the normal concerns during Mercury Retro.
Especially around the days when Mercury’s motion changes, we can expect some confusion, lost keys or passwords, misunderstandings, and general but usually mild informational chaos. But this weekend on Sunday Neptune, planet of dreams and glamours, also stands still. Neptune opens doorways to our unconscious and brings the underlying magic of the world closer to the surface. This is wonderful for music and theater, for all the arts. We’re easily connected to each other, and some of us may find it difficult to distinguish between their own feelings and those flowing around them. It pays, during Neptune time, to choose your environment carefully, because once immersed our natural defenses are down. It also pays to linger in bed and float on the edge between sleep and dreams; you may find wisdom and meaning there. But in combination with a tricky Mercury communication and fact system, this surge of unconscious content can be overwhelming for some and even dangerous for others. People will not be clear headed and focused. Their bodies may be on the freeways driving cars, but their minds may be off the planet. This is a time to go with the flow and go slow.
This mind in the blender period continues on Monday when Mercury backs into his second alignment with Jupiter in just over a week. We won’t fully get our feet back on the ground until a week from Saturday (7 November) when the Taurus Moon settles things down.
Daily Forecasts:
Monday 23 October 2006
No halfway measures today in Scorpioland. Don’t guess and don’t try to put up a smokescreen. Be careful to commit only to what you truly will carry out. Remember that many of us will be passionate about whatever we’re doing.
Tuesday 24 October 2006
The Moon is Void until 11:53am/2:53pm when she enters Sagittarius and the “High Noon” mood lightens somewhat. But Venus has just entered Scorpio and aligns with Mars this evening. A healthy physical channel for all this intense intimacy is a good idea that will come with pleasurable rewards.
Wednesday 25 October 2006
We’ll probably be getting used to the new level of emotionality by now. Jupiter and Saturn are at right angles and politicians are deciding which side will profit them the most to support. Statements they made just a few weeks ago will now be “inoperative.” There won’t be a rodent in sight near a perceived loser. They’ll all have jumped ship.
Thursday 26 October 2006
The Moon goes Void at 11:02am/2:02pm and doesn’t enter Capricorn until 8:47pm/11:47pm. Capricorn will sustain the political focus since its Saturn’s home sign. You can be sure deals are being made with elected and appointed officials in survival mode.
Friday 27 October 2006
This is the last earth sign Moon before Mercury flip flops. Some would say it’s too close now and the Mercury fog is already in effect. But there’s several helpful contacts made by this Moon and resources are out there if we ask for them. Approaching elders with respect will meet with success.
Saturday 28 October 2006
The doors of the asylum are open today. Since you’ve already backed up your computer, having read the warnings above, you can relax and move carefully and slowly through your world. Try to call that old friend you’ve meant to call. You might get some Mercury magic and they’ll pick up the phone. The Moon goes Void at 6:30pm/9:30pm. Don’t worry, be happy.
Sunday 29 October 2006
The Moon has entered Aquarius overnight and we’ve followed a rabbit down his hole. Some places make you larger and some places make you small…go ask Alice. Neptune presents us with alternate realities and new meanings and connections. There’s magic in the air.
Long Range Forecast:
November 8 – In the middle of Mercury retrograde (10/29 through 11/18) Mercury aligns exactly with the Sun in an “eclipse of Mercury”. The last time this happened was May 2003. Remember “Mission Accomplished?” I’m concerned about major Mercury aspects occurring near Election Day in the U.S. The 2000 election occurred on the day Mercury changed direction. The anticipated widespread use of electronic voting machines and validity of their results may be an issue. (Thanks to reader John Dawson for alerting me to this event.)
November 23rd – Jupiter leaves Scorpio to spend a year in his home sign of Sagittarius. Less spying and secret courts, more transparency. A new cycle of foreign affairs, jurisprudence, and religious thinking begins. More Sagittarian energy comes December 9th when 6 planets are all in Sagittarius.
Long-Long Range Forecast:
April 14, 2009 – October 21, 2010
- Saturn makes a series of squares to Pluto newly in
Capricorn. The end of
business-as-usual politics. The
nationalistic dinosaurs will enter their twilight times. The transition to organic regional government
will not be smooth…the result may be some corporate feudal mixture.
June 24, 2012 – April 17, 2015 - Uranus in Aries forms his first major hard aspect to Pluto,
a square angle, since they were aligned in the second half of the 1960’s. Hippie dreams may come true when the ecology
and/or petroleum-based economies fail.
Plan to live where there is food and water and you don’t need a
car. Plan to live where you’ll know your
neighbors…maybe even love them. What a
thought! We may have to choose between eating grain on a commune or growing very thin in the city.
Notices for Los Angeles area readers:
Ongoing Classes:
10:30am Intermediate Class in Predictions - Heroes and Villains. Using the charts of well-known people, good guys and bad guys, the effects of progressions, transits, and solar returns will be taught and explored. The class is open to people who know the basics of astrology. Call the New Age Bible and Philosophy Center, 1139 Lincoln Boulevard, 310-395-4346 or me, 818-316-0702, for details.
1:00pm – Beginner’s Class. All are welcome. There are no prerequisites except an open mind and curiosity. This class will begin with the signs, planets, aspects, and houses and explore the basics of reading a horoscope. Every effort will be made to teach the class in plain English. Call the New Age Bible and Philosophy Center, 1139 Lincoln Boulevard, 310-395-4346 or me, 818-316-0702, for details.
Lectures:
November 10th – A discussion of the Full Moon in Taurus followed at 11:00am by a talk entitled “To Have and Have Not –Power in relationships.” At the New Age Center.
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Copyright 2006 Rich Humbert