Blam! Wham! Bam! Bang! Four planets go direct this month taking life OFF HOLD and helping us to move back into forward motion. Thank the gods we can pass Go and collect our $300 again-- ala Monopoly! The Mercury Retro in September along with all the outer planets retro (except Uranus) made September quite an anxiety fest. It was no fun feeling like we’ve got to get things done but there’s blockage from every angle. I will blame the North Node in Gemini and Sun in Virgo in September, Big Time. All of our circuits are Covid-fatigued and the Virgo Sun sign period with its nervous Mercury energy was just the last straw. Having Neptune on slow speed in Pisces (squaring both the North Node and the Sun) was no party either. So, October gives us a chance to turn the page and get Life moving again! The New Moon at 7:05 a.m. EDT is especially upbeat on Wednesday the 6^th in the sign of social graces—Libra. Pluto also goes direct on this day at 2:29 p.m. EDT. Still under the influence of the Mercury retrograde, this is a day to fully realize which social situations and romantic and business partnerships are working for us and which are not. Make time to touch base with the partners that are working for you today and set a fall goal toward something you want to accomplish together. It could be a fun fall hiking trip, a performance you want to attend, holding an art opening or a dinner together or even just emailing an exciting new client to propose an idea. Find a way to touch base with prospective clients by emailing, texting or calling. Today is a day to take a step in the right direction.

The next Superstar Day on the agenda in October is Sunday the 10^th when Saturn, the Master of self-discipline goes direct. It is now time to move forward with our business plans. We can finally get some traction again in our work. However, if you need to file incorporation papers or put up a website, this month is a good time to do it ONCE --and only once-- Mercury and Jupiter also go direct on Monday the 18^th. Monday the 18^th will put a spring back in our step when Jupiter goes direct in the middle of the night at 1:30 a.m. EDT. It may even be ecstatic enough to wake us up in the middle of the night with its upbeat Aquarian energy. Mercury joins the planets-direct- party at 11:17 a.m. EDT in Libra on the 18^th. There are good planetary aspects all day with the Moon in passionate Aries and Mars in Libra making a harmonious trine to Jupiter in Aquarius. Innovation on projects we are passionate about is the name of the game today and for the rest of this month with that dynamic planetary energy!---- Finally!

The Full Moon on Wednesday, October 20^th takes place at 10:57 a.m. EDT. There is a major square from Pluto in Capricorn on this day to the Sun and Moon announcing a long-called-for change. Pluto will make a major challenge (or square) to the Sun in Libra and the Moon in Aries. This is a day for a political change on the world stage or a “take back” of personal power on the smaller stage of our own lives. There has been a situation festering for a long time that is causing major damage. When Pluto makes the square we have the needed trigger to fight, to battle, to charge forward for what is needed to set the situation straight. Pluto is extreme and often requires the faltering old house (of our dilemma) to be burned to the ground and rebuilt again. Identify the area of your life that needs a major re-make. Grab your box of matches and some lighter fluid. Take decisive energy today to change what is broken down. The situation will yield good results starting today. By October 23^rd, when the Sun moves into Pluto’s sign of Scorpio you will begin to see shoots of new growth beginning to surface. Mars in Libra conjunct the Full Moon Sun will give us the strength and courage we need to fight for needed change. Mars in Libra is the “steel hand in the velvet glove.” Libran diplomacy can be used despite the need for decisive action. The U.S. Infrastructure Deal has a good possibility of being passed by October 31^st with the possible passing of the transportation segment of the deal. The masses may even demonstrate in Washington to show support for rebuilding a decaying U.S. infrastructure’s overaged bridges, highways, trains and municipal airports. It’s time to bite the bullet to get this important process started. The jobs it will generate are a major plus alone. Let us hope that our representatives in Washington-- on both sides of the aisle-- will see the need and the benefit.

Happy Birthday Scorpio! The Sun enters your sign on Saturday the 23^rd at 12:51 a.m. EDT and it will stay in your sign until Sunday the 21^st of November. Saturn in Aquarius this year has been urging you to take responsibility for your health and welfare this year. Be sure you have your vaccines, your healthcare, your pension plan and a backup income replacer such as Aflac in good order this fall. You will be physically challenged in October as your Sun is gathering strength for its return as of October 23^rd. Take naps when needed and don’t overschedule yourself. You will feel the pain if you don’t slow down now. Uranus in Taurus continues to oppose the Sun of Scorpio folks who have their birthdays between the 27^th of October and the 13^th of October. Changes are harsh this year and while you are trying to upgrade a major part of your life with a new job, new relationship, new home or new business partner, it will be a bumpy ride. Know that once you get to October 23^rd of NEXT year you will have completed the upgrade process (if you have wisely taken this opportunity.) Relief from the worst of the shock of change will be past once the Sagittarius Sun arrives on November 21^st this year. You may even get a nice birthday bump of extra income or respect in late November or in December. You deserve it!

Now let’s take a look at the birthday aspects for Libra Sun sign folks. Every year we take a look at the aspects the Libra Sun makes to both inner and outer planets to understand the character of the year ahead for Libra birthday folks. Don’t feel left out if you don’t see any aspects taking place on your birthday. This means you will be blessed to experience an un-aspected Libra year. With an un-aspected birthday year you are likely to be forging new romantic, social and business relationships this year. You have a number of important choices to make this year and it isn’t easy making them. Use your ample good diplomacy and your social grace to negotiate for what you’d like to create this year. There are a huge cornucopia of aspects between the Sun and both inner and outer planets in October this year. Librans born between the 27^th of September and the 1^st of October will have a year blessed by a trine of their Sun to Saturn. You can accomplish many of your dreams this year as long as you are willing to roll up your sleeves and work hard. Burning the midnight oil some weeknights and using the weekends to recuperate is the way to get the best possible results in the coming year. Your rewards will be evident as of October next year and perhaps even earlier. Librans born between the 2^nd and the 8^th of October will experience a quincunx (150-degree aspect) between their Sun and Uranus this year. You will need to make adjustments in the way you do things to accomplish your goals to upgrade certain areas of your life this year. Stay flexible and you will see major improvements. Libra folks born between the 6^th and the 10^th of October will experience a year in which they feel energized to move toward their work and relationship goals. It may be difficult to make your decision but once you do, look out! You are unstoppable. Be sure you get good physical exercise in order to keep yourself in the best health this year. Who knew you had major accomplishment superpowers?! Scales born between the 8^th and the 10^th of October will experience a year with their Sun conjunct Mercury, planet of communications. You have a lot to say this year and there are many ready and willing to listen. Promote your business, product or service widely through use of the internet and email. Attend networking meetings of all kinds. The sky’s the limit. Keep a journal as your ideas will come fast and furious and you will want to remember them! Libran’s born between the 12^th and the 14^th of October will experience a year in which their Sun is quincunx (in a 150-degree angle) to Neptune. Your idea of spirituality is likely to change this year in a major way. This is an opportunity to become more dedicated to your spiritual practice. Stay flexible about what you believe and you will see how your new idea will feel more right than ever. Librans born between the 12^th and the 17^th of October will experience a year blessed by a harmonious trine between your Sun and Jupiter (planet of expansion and abundance.) Your horizons are expanded this year and by the time this year is through you will be amazed at how your sense of abundance has expanded and changes. Study for a new college degree, travel widely in your home country and abroad, make important new friends and meet spiritual teachers who inspire you! Finally Librans born between the 13^th and the 20^th of October will experience a year in which their Sun is squared (or challenging) Pluto, planet of power and transformation. There is a step up that you must take this year if you want to transform and improve your life. You may not feel ready to take this step but you must. You have been deemed ready by authorities that be. So take a deep breath and plunge into transformation this year. You are deserving and you will be so glad you did!

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