Scorpio The Phoenix (Oct. 23-Nov. 20)
You are entering a new phase of attention, which will continue through mid-April. Issues of money and resources or matters of personal values will be prominent as motivators. Be aware of the temptation to identify with that which you deem important, whether it is a material object or an idea. Do not confuse your individual identity with these things of the world.
For All Signs: The planets Saturn and Neptune are in tense aspect this week. This particular arrangement will occur three more times before it is complete Oct. 11. Saturn represents concrete structures that are meant to be permanent, the rules and laws of any corporate body. Neptune is the god of the sea and represents the flow of sand as it yields to the ebb and flow of tides. A Saturn/Neptune aspect was in the sky in April when the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded. Neptune erodes the structure of Saturn by its relentless pounding at the base. This aspect represents the bizarre activities in the stock market, the inability to find a solid bottom line from which to move upward.
Aries: As the week begins, you are concluding items of business related to finances, investments or shared resources. On the 28th, you will notice a shift into a new direction. It will likely be related to contacting people at a distance, preparing to travel, seeking professional advice, or focusing on education.
Taurus: Remain awake and conscious of your behavior in personal relationships. This is a time in which you are prone to slide backward into old behavior patterns that you have tried to outgrow. It is not necessarily your fault because your partner may also be acting out old stuff. It is better for you to be silent than re-enact those scenarios.
Gemini: Focus your attention on new habits that will support your physical body and strengthen your mind. Meditation and yoga would be excellent. But you will need to add positive workout to increase your stamina as well. Avoid becoming caught in arguments where either of you is over-identified with the topic.
Cancer: You have favorable aspects concerning romance, social life, and family life with husband and children. The Other in your life wants to run things and you don’t mind turning over the responsibility, at least not this week. This is a good time to heal rifts in any relationship.
Leo: This is the central week of three in which someone from the past may reach out to you and may even become a guest in your home. Your attitude about yourself is not altogether accurate right now. You may think too much of yourself or alternately, you may see yourself in a critical light. Neither one is accurate. Don’t take what you think seriously. Spiritual pursuits are given a “go” signal.
Virgo: You want answers and you may insist on having them right now, in spite of the fact that you are irritating the person who has the answer. Alternatively, you may be brooding over a child or a lover. Be aware that aspects are causing this to happen and try to let go. Concentrate on positive energies and people now.
Libra: Issues that have been brewing for a while in relationship(s) are coming to a turning point. You and another may be vying for emotional control. This can be very subtle and create long-term issues that occasionally explode to the surface. You know control is not satisfying. Look for ways to share equally. (It is also possible that you are arguing with yourself about right and wrong related to sharing, spending.)
Sagittarius: Mars, the warrior, enters your sign this week and will be traveling with you for seven weeks. This energy is best used to handle physically heavy projects or take initiatives that you might not otherwise tackle. You must take charge of the energy and focus it productively so it won’t run you.
Capricorn: You have the opportunity during this period to re-expand your social territory. You may also be experiencing gifts and benefits offered to you from others. This generosity in turn is absorbed into your psyche, and you want to share with those in your life who have been important.
Aquarius: Your mind is easily bored this week, so find a variety of interesting things to read. You are feeling independent, so you may want more alone time than is the norm. You may be feeling uncooperative just because you don’t want to give up your sense of “self.” Find things to explore on your own.
Pisces: You may be feeling as though you simply must make decisions about your investments, but you do not have all the information you need. Perhaps there is a fear lurking just below your level of consciousness that keeps you from arriving at a firm decision. Continue your research. You will settle this soon.
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This article appears in Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2010.
