Are you finding that your life has taken on a new intensity of late?  Well, you're not alone! 

Uranus and Pluto are very close to being in an exact 'square'.  Depending on how this combination interacts with one's natal chart, we can find ourselves riding the tail of the Dragon.  Up we go, down we go. What is happening?  Is there anything to hang onto?

When Uranus and Pluto are in a challenging relationship with one another, their energies are greatly magnified. These planets are associated with the breaking down of the individual ego and, of that in society, which has run its course. This takes us into the territory of facing experiences which appear to take us from a position of 'power' to 'powerlessness'.

As human beings, it is in our nature to settle in, to establish that which gives us a feeling of safety and security, and which will assure us of permanency and guard against the unpredictable aspects of life.

As a backdrop to the activity noted above, Saturn is also transiting the sign of Scorpio, (October 2012 - December 2014 and mid June through mid-September , 2015), which addresses issues related to the desire for power and control.  Saturn in Scorpio tests our relationship and savvy in handling our emotions and our finances, BUT can also strengthen our knowledge and resolve in  these areas, too. Saturn also calls upon us to develop a strong connection to our inner power and resilience.

Note:  All times given below are PST

   Mercury begins its journey through Scorpio

      (September 29 - December 3, 2013)

This placement can draw the mind toward a desire for study, research, and introspection.  It is especially favorable for study associated with health and the sciences, psychological and metaphysical, and finances.

Oct 1-4:  Friction and tension can be felt in the air, especially within relationships. Better to 'wait' it out rather than 'duke' it out. 

(Libra Sun in challenging T-square with Uranus and Pluto.  Energies of Mars in Leo - square to Venus (exact Sept 28) can still be felt and New Moon in Libra (Oct 4) becomes a part of the T-square).

Oct 4:  New Moon in Libra. See Lunar Activity

Oct 6 - 11:  We can feel the density and focus of a Saturn-Mercury conjunction in Scorpio, which is exact at midday on  the 8th, and is not generally a good aspect for signing important paperwork, especially, of a legal nature.  The tendency is to  weigh things cautiously before making a decision, play one's cards close to the chest, lean toward the practical and traditional route, and give as little as possible - not an aspect which is NOT known for generosity and compromise. 

The main challenge of this aspect, is in making decisions from a fear based place and losing sight of the bigger picture.

Oct 8-10:  On a lighter note, there's also a dreamy, philosophical influence dancing in the breeze, searching for ways to 'escape' the serious and restrictive element of the above Saturn aspect.

(Oct 8:  Venus in Sagittarius conjuncts a Sagittarius Moon at 7:00 am and squares Neptune at 10:15 am.

Oct 10:  Venus squares Neptune in Pisces at 2:00 am)

Oct 13:  Mind and emotions may clash today.  We strive to keep an open mind and reflect the highest ideal,  but then there's the 'murky' emotions, which pull us in another direction.

(Aquarius Moon squares Saturn at 6:30 am and squares Mercury, also in Scorpio)

Oct 14:  The evening influences of the 14th and early am of the 15th, we may find ourselves drifting into the 'neter' worlds, which is great for accessing the imagination.   

(Oct 14  Moon conjuncts Neptune in Pisces at 7:00 pm -Oct 15  Moon squares Venus in Sagittarius at 4:30 am)

Oct 16: Independent, action oriented and artsy  influence helps put the wind in our sails today.

(Uranus in Aries trines Venus in Sagittarius at 3:00 pm)

Oct 17:  Edgy, distractive influence visit for a short while, which can create overwhelm.

(Moon conjuncts Uranus (Aries) and squares Pluto (Capricorn) 10 am - 12:30 pm)

Oct 18:   Lunar Eclipse @ 4:38 pm. See Lunar Activity.

Oct 21: Mercury goes into retrograde at 3:30 am. Be aware of confusion and distraction in the pm.

(T-square involving Gemini Moon, in square to Neptune (Pisces) and Mars (Virgo) 2:30 - 5:00 pm)

Oct 24: For optimum results, Cancer Moon energy requires that we take more time for ourselves in easing into our day. Late afternoon aspects may stretch our capacity to stay in a good mood.

(T-square involving Cancer Moon, in opposition to Pluto and in square to Uranus 3:00 - 4:40 pm).

Oct 25: Sensitive, insightful influences today are designed to help us connect more deeply with our  dreams and our heart energy.

(Cancer Moon trines Mercury in Scorpio at 7:15 am and conjuncts Jupiter at 1:30 pm. Sun trines Neptune at 3:45 pm)

Oct 27:  The day starts off with an upbeat, energetic combo, but as the day unfolds, we may notice a desire for alone time to collect our thoughts. The afternoon aspects aren't particularly good for technically oriented projects.

(Leo Moon trines Uranus at 4:30 am; Moon squares Saturn in Scorpio at 11:30 am and squares Mercury in Scorpio at 4:00 pm).

Oct 29:  You may feel a strong urge today to get organized and focus on a project which requires concentration and attention to detail.  The second Saturn-Mercury conjunction of the month takes place today.  Refer to Oct 8 aspects.

(Virgo Moon conjucts Mars at 1:00 pm and trines Pluto at 2:59 pm; Saturn conjuncts Mercury in Scorpio at 1:45 pm).

Oct 31:  Lots of get up and go energy first thing this morning.  Late evening influences are wacky, making it a good idea not to party too late.

(Mars in Virgo trines Pluto at 3:45 am;  T-square comes in to play, with Libra Moon opposing Uranus and squaring Pluto, 10:15 - 10:45 pm)

Lunar Activity 

Oct 18:    Lunar Eclipse     25 deg. Aries        4:38 pm

The aspects leading up to this Lunar Eclipse are somewhat intense, so we may feel a sense of urgency, and the usual emotional overwhelm and mental tension associated with lunar eclipses.

Try to avoid rushing into something, because you feel there are no other options.