Blustery cosmic winds buffet us on Thanksgiving Day. In the wee hours, the willful Sun in peace-loving Libra squares off with militant Mars in touchy Cancer. It may be hard to get everyone on the same page for any celebrations. Egos are easily bruised, and tempers can flare.
Fortunately, love goddess Venus is making some interesting alliances, which influence will carry through the next day. The planet of relating and creating is in the passionate sign of Scorpio. It opposes erratic Uranus, which usually makes for volatile emotions to say the least. But this time, she also makes a flowing trine to intuitive Neptune. This makes the first two days of the week prime for following our hearts in creative pursuits or our relationships. Artists of all disciplines may find their output inspired. In relationships, especially close ones, we can easily find ourselves experiencing a new sense of freedom in relationships based on trust. And new depths of compassion and emotional rapports.
Wednesday, October 16, the Moon is all riled up in energetic Aries in advance of the next day’s Full Moon. Making no major aspects for most of the day, we’re free to make of this influence what we will.
Thursday is another story, as the Full Blood Moon occurs at 7:26 am EDT. It will be a supermoon (closest to Earth), making us feel especially fired up and eager to pursue our own goals and desires. In the sign of Aries, it’s all about being authentic and assertive. It is also the sign of Number One, and can act as a catalyst for new ventures. But the Moon is in conflict with abrasive Mars and powermonger Pluto, which can prompt us to create do-or-die situations and needless drama. A better use of the energy is to strive for enlightened leadership and effectively setting boundaries.
Also on Thursday, Venus enters Sagittarius where it stays until November 11. The goddess of love and beauty widens her scope in this worldly and fiery sign. This pleasure-seeking planet also feels freer and more spontaneous in the pursuit. We find ourselves more easily relating to people from a different culture or background and learning more about ourselves in the process. Shared philosophies also become a preoccupation during this time.
By Friday, Luna will seek sanctuary in peaceful, hardworking Taurus. A sextile to practical Saturn midday helps to make this a highly productive end to the workweek. The influence prevails into the first half of the weekend. Saturday’s outlook is sunny for both work and play. We can choose to be as industrious or indulgent as we wish—or even both.
On Sunday, we may feel hungover, even if we didn’t overindulge previously. It’s one of those days in which it’s hard to find content, especially when trying to balance our needs with those of a loved one. The lethargic influence is fleeting, so it’s best to ride it out, kick back and recharge the inner energy batteries.
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