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This dying is simply a very natural and necessary process, as the year begins its closing. In Scorpio season, we are invited to look directly into our shadow and that of the world around us. This marks a significant end-of-a-cycle that began six months ago. This is the month of embracing the cycles of life, of looking death in the eyes, of embracing the very powerful process of transmutation and as we dive into it, remembering that rebirth is always imminent.
Shortcuts: Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
(*Note: When reading your monthly horoscope, it is always good to read not only your "SunSign" but also your "Ascendant"— referred to as your "Rising Sign".)
Aries: March 21-April 19
Arians, you may have felt like you have been on the stand the last months, and you have in many ways with so many planets in opposition to your Sun! Alas, you may feel emancipated from the resistance and this month return to your preferred state of passion and enthusiasm spurring new horizons of creative endeavors. Your flame may be burning so hot in fact, that you may well ignite a romantic interlude, however the dynamic may well end up requiring more than you are interested in investing. Your bigger picture continues to be on personal achievement, however this year you are learning that 'it takes a village'. The Nov. 19 full moon eclipse teaches you to let go of attachment, and the need to control all the strands of the web.
Taurus: April 20-May 20
Pleasure-seeking Taurus, Scorpio season is the double-edged sword for you. The Soul's 'urge to merge' entices you, while also eliciting apprehension as this level of union may open up the cellar doors. The Nov. 4 Scorpio new moon falls in your relationship sector this month, so just surrender to the pleasure principle as it allows and 'trust the process' that follows. Remember you are being activated this year to evolve, and getting our hands and hearts dirty is sometimes required. The Solar eclipse on Nov. 19 falls in your sign, which ignites a very karmic path that will unfold over the next year and a half in your favor. Your calm, steady, and creative demeanor and your gifts will be called to the front lines to bring a necessary balance to the world.
Gemini: May 21-June 20
Geminis, we love you for always 'keeping it light'. However, Scorpio season may require you to face some issues that have been boiling beneath the surface, especially in the workplace. Remember 'Twins', you are learning about duality this go-round, and that you can't have the 'light,' without also embracing the 'dark'. Freedom comes from this natural and necessary process of healing so sit back and learn something this month. The Taurus Solar eclipse Nov. 19 that falls in your 'house of The Mystic,' will reward you with a leap in your spiritual consciousness.
Cancer: June 21-July 22
Delicate Cancers, you have been forced out of your shell over and over, in the last year. The current evolutionary shift has so needed your gifts of love and compassion. Scorpio season for you may bring a wave of emotionality but nothing a good cry cannot navigate. This year your motherly gifts are called out of the house and into the larger community. At the Taurus solar eclipse, you may find yourself at the end or the beginning of the very significant community role. Remember that when one door closes, another opens, and that truly, 'home is where the heart is'.
Leo: July 23-Aug. 22
Bright-light-Leo's, Scorpio may not be your favorite season (except perhaps the costume party!) as the emerging shadows appear to be in contrast to your ever-lasting light! But relax and remember that 'dark', merely means 'hidden', and once revealed, gains access to more light! Hey Lions, the transformation for you this month, is with home and work. Change, healing, and progress are keywords, which may require fast decisions. The Nov. 19 Taurus lunar eclipse lands in your career sector, so the question to ask is…"is this really what I want to be doing?" Your exuberant playfulness, joy and creativity are your greatest gifts. Be sure they are intricately woven into your path.
Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept. 21
Creating order out of chaos is your specialty, vigilant Virgos. You welcome Scorpio season to clear out the cobwebs and get on with things. Do be careful not to become too focused on the distortions, remembering that 'what we focus on expands'. You are a pinnacle of this time of 'the Great Shift' and are upgrading quickly to meet the collective needs. The Scorpio new moon, and the Taurus lunar eclipse fall in your axis of 'information, knowledge, communication, and beliefs'. You are upgrading your mental circuitry. Don't hold onto anything, and trust that you will end up where you belong.
Libra: Sept. 22-Oct. 23
Love-hungry Libras, we know you always love Scorpio season because it means going deeper into the intimate realms and you are absolutely fine with whatever it takes! However, this month's Scorpio new moon invites a rebirth to your relationship with yourself, which is a reward after a long journey of introspection and growth. This journey brings you to a place of balance with self and others. This is your deepest work in this lifetime, so celebrate with an extra dose of self-care! There could be some financial upgrades this month. Consider partnering up, as a way of combining resources. Your gift of diplomacy may be called upon surrounding the Nov. 19 Taurus lunar eclipse.
Scorpio: Oct. 24-Nov. 21
This is your big month all-powerful Scorpios… Happiest Re-Birth-Day to you! This is your moment to push the 'reset' button, shed last year's skin, and embody the fullness of your passion and purpose! The Nov. 4 new moon, also in your sign, is the invitation to surrender any old emotional pain and story, and get clear about your higher mission—as your strength and depth are greatly needed at this evolutionary threshold. The Nov. 19 lunar eclipse may trigger relationship shifts, though exciting, may be fleeting, but remember every romantic soiree serves your evolution in some manner. Home and family continue to be a bit in flux, so live from the heart... while learning to let go and trust.
Sagittarius: Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Sagittarians, you are the leaders of great thought. You have been tested the last year to open your mind-horizons into areas that have brought discomfort. Sometimes you find it easier to hold onto old learned beliefs because the emerging new truths feel too destabilizing. The Nov. 4 New Moon awards you the opportunity to 'let go and trust' that all is going to be ok. You will continue to be tested in your capacity to 'listen' and communicate compassionately with others. The Nov. 19 lunar eclipse may trigger some chaos at the job site but observe it with a higher mind, relax into the process; this restructuring is necessary and of the highest order. A renewed self-care regime could be the missing component to the balance you seek.
Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Wise and focused Capricorns, this month you may find great fulfillment putting your hard work to good use within the community. Though not your initial intention, your industrial focus may also come with unexpected healing of a past hurt around the Nov. 4 new moon. This year has put focus on refining your character, and to reassess what you truly value. Finances have also been serious business with the need to balance your spending with saving. But the Nov. 19 lunar eclipse is begging for you to lighten up a bit and play. Do something spontaneous and be open to a little romance, expected or unexpected!
Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Revolutionary Aquarians! You were born for these times and find yourself on the front lines of this fast-moving evolutionary train! Though you might have hoped humanity would be further along by now, you must not lose heart and continue to fine-tune your mental channels in order to guide us into the future. The Nov. 4 new moon may offer a new direction in your career, while the Nov. 19 lunar eclipse may bring unexpected change in the home-front. You of all the signs understand that it is 'the storm' that precedes the greatest shifts... Keep holding the light and guiding with the certainty of your soul's light.
Pisces: Feb. 19-March 20
It's been rough waters for you this past year Pisces, as your empathic nature feels all the collective alchemical turmoil deep within. You are closing out some massive cycles requiring deep inquiry, surrender and trust. The Nov. 4 New Moon invites you to stretch your comfort zone and peer into the less pleasant aspects of life, in order to avoid bypassing and embody a balanced approach. You will be rewarded by the Lunar Eclipse Nov. 19 with an invitation to speak, write, teach, or perhaps just soul-enriching connections with others. Remember that your endless well of compassion is your greatest gift, and so needed on the planet at this time.
Shannon Gill is an Evolutionary Astrologer, Jungian Counselor, and the co-founder of 'The Shift Foundation' at Samadhi Retreat Center. To learn more about her work, or to schedule a personal session, you may contact her at shannonleigill.com.
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Evolutionarily speaking, the change from Virgo to Libra is the Soul's acknowledgment that we can only go so far alone and that it is through relationship, that we may progress further. Libra is the archetype of 'The Lover,' so expect that October will bring the prevailing theme of interpersonal dynamics to relations of all varieties. Libra, similarly to its airy counterpart Gemini, also represents a kind of duality. Masculine and feminine; night and day; right or left brain—our personal challenges are intensified at this time in our evolution to smooth out division and seek union with opposites.
And just to keep us on our toes in this arena, trickster Mercury will be in retrograde (rx) from Sept. 27 through Oct. 18 in the sign of Libra, as well. Expect some reevaluations and misunderstandings, but also a potent opportunity for the emergence of clarity, renewed commitments, and deepening of commitments and bonds.Aries: March 21-April 19
Arians, your capacity to collaborate, cooperate, and compromise may be tested this month as the Sun, Venus and Mercury all oppose your sign! Seeing this as healthy sparring as opposed to full-out battle and you will be accruing karmic points toward your evolutionary goals. The Libra New Moon may bring things to light that encourage a change of heart, and possibly the blooming of a new relationship. Beware, with Mercury rx opposing your sign all month, some lack of mental clarity is likely. You might want to think twice and make sure to dot your i's and cross your t's.
Taurus: April 20-May 20
Taureans, love doesn't come easy for you this month. You may desire nothing less than pleasure and tranquility in your world but sometimes we have to roll up our sleeves and do the dirty work of relating. Digging deep into relationship patterns pays off as Venus in Scorpio opposes your sign this month, but expect the Mercury rx cycle to convolute the matters. You are in a multi-year period of big upgrades that are pushing your edges due to your deep need for security. So remembering the axioms the 'only constant in life is change' and to 'expect the unexpected', will serve you greatly this coming month.
Gemini: May 21-June 20
Paradoxical Twins, your soul chose to explore duality in this life, which lends itself to much ambiguity and uncertainty at times. October may bring about some of those dynamics when it comes to relationships. However, with the Sun and Mars forming a trine to your sign after a little 'needed' massaging, things should eventually flow harmoniously. Sometimes you are referred to as the "jack of all trades–master of none," utilize this Mercury rx cycle to explore that which is most near and dear to your heart and don't be afraid to make a choice. Remember, there are no wrong turns, only detours.
Cancer: June 21-July 22
Crabs, you've had it a bit rough this year and October continues to feel a little edgy! With the Sun, Mars and Mercury all square (hard aspect) to your sign—you may want to hibernate at home more than usual. However, Venus, the goddess of love is in harmonious connection with you this month, spending time beautifying your environment while you are retreating could bring you much peace and happiness. The Oct. 6 New Moon is an opportunity to press the refresh button on your relationships, but this will require you facing your feelings, stating your boundaries, while also considering the other's needs and points of view.
Leo: July 23-Aug. 22
Light-hearted Leo, we know things have felt heavier than usual, as of lately. Come mid-month, expect a shift that may bring that wave of exuberance back online! Romance also features highly for you especially near the Oct. 6 New Moon in Libra, but be sure to be gentle and honest with the hearts of all those involved in case one door is closing while another is opening. Finances may be a bit tight early on but should shift into greater abundance by mid-month. You will want to make sure to seize those opportunities step out front and shine brightly!
Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept.21
Mercury rx cycles can be exceptionally challenging for organized Virgos with their innate orientation to creating order out of chaos. Remember dear Virgo that sometimes the storm of disarray precipitates the upgrade to the needed structures, so relax and 'Trust the Process! The Oct. 6 New Moon brings a new level of empowerment, as Pluto also goes direct in sister Earth sign, Capricorn… it should be a little fresh breath of air, after the six-month descent into the shadow realms.
Libra: Sept. 22-Oct. 23
Happiest rebirth-day month to you, loving Libras! This is your month to shine brightly and press the restart button on another year! In this life, your deepest challenge, yet greatest gift is the art of relating, and this month you will have the opportunity to utilize (and possibly sharpen) your skills, as you may find yourself in the usual negotiator or mediator role during Mercury rx as it will be dancing backward in your sign all month! Some level of Intimacy may be highlighted. The New Moon, also in Libra, also marks the beginning of a new chapter in this arena. Take precautions not to lean too far into your yearning for union, so as not to uproot your own autonomy.
Scorpio: Oct. 24-Nov. 21
All-powerful Scorpio, we know you aren't afraid of the deep, and that's a good thing! Venus, the relationship planet, has been traversing your sign as of late, requiring the light to shine on all those dark crevices of the psyche. But come New Moon time, Oct. 6 and when Venus enters Sagittarius you will have new eyes to see the meaning behind it all and once again be the phoenix flying from the ashes! The best bet for you during Mercury rx, dynamic Scorpio, is to consider any bridges you may have burned that could be worth rebuilding.
Sagittarius: Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Sagittarians, this month you may have a change of mind and heart when it comes to those near and dear to you. You tend to stand firm behind your beliefs (sometimes with a bit of insensitivity for others perspectives) When Venus enters your sign, and at the same time we'll have the New Moon in Libra, you may expand your capacity to extend a deeper level of compassion and understanding toward those with differing perspectives. Remember, being 'right' isn't always preferable over striving toward a state of peace. Balancing your opinion with those of others is your challenge this month!
Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Industrious Capricorn, we all know how frustrating it can be when other people's issues stand in the way of our ambitions, and unfortunately this month that dynamic may be quite pronounced! Expect misunderstandings, agitations, and misalignments with coworkers, but that the way through is remembering the human connection is to be priority over human production. You may have to drudge through the month with less accomplishment than you desire because Mercury rx throws a few wrenches in the plan. Utilize this time to slow down and reassess the overall vision, and remember that the more you are able to work in harmony with others, the quicker you may achieve your ultimate goal.
Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Revolutionary Aquarians, unless you have other issues in your natal chart, this month you should feel the wind beneath your feet as the Sun, Mars, and Mercury lend support and expansion to your sign! Expect a necessary time of reassessment with Mercury rx to bring a quantum leap in your ultimate vision of the future, that will assist in your intentions to lay down the groundwork of this New Age. Your capacity to be objective and future-minded will assist this month's relationship focus allowing upgrades and greater alignments with your visionary allies.
Pisces: Feb. 19-March 20
Sensitive Pisces, with the focus this month on Librian energy, relationship and intimacy will feed your heart and soul. Your sign, representing the 'higher octave of love' desires nothing less than true depth and connection, ultimately with everything. This does not make you exempt from the communication snafu's that are likely, as trickster Mercury backs up through the Zodiac. Yet, you have the ultimate patience and compassion to assist during this time of reorganization.
Shannon Gill is an Evolutionary Astrologer, Jungian Counselor, and the co-founder of 'The Shift Foundation' at Samadhi Retreat Center. To learn more about her work, or to schedule a personal session, you may contact her at shannonleigill.com.
