Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
Venus is Retrograde in alchemical Scorpio, sign of power, control and transformation. Venus wants cooperation and harmony, whereas magnetic Scorpio seeks intensity, passion and what is hidden. Scorpio probes, diving into deep water to see what’s really real. Shadowy truths. Things you don’t want anyone to see.
Your willingness to face the dark honestly creates possibilities for transformation. I suggest that you open to any revelations that come to light regarding you and relationships, $$, abundance, creativity and your worthiness.
Anything that appears and needs attention is for your growth and evolution. If you sweep it under the rug, it will show up again later in some other form. Do your work and allow helpers to support you, so you can become wiser, lighter, freer with greater choices in how you operate moving forward. This is prime-time for course corrections in all areas related to you and your quality of life.
Oct 10 – New Moon in Libra @ 8:50am PDT
The New Moon in Libra invites new beginnings in how you operate in relationships, with abundance, balance and in connection, with a harmonious outcome, if possible.
This new beginning is asking for some kind of change; maybe it’s asking you to value or honor your Self on a new level, revisit an old issue or relationship with greater awareness to make new choices. A do-over. Creating from a higher consciousness. Maybe have a reading (Astrology, Human Design, Tarot, Enneagram, Psychic, Numerology, QHHT) to get fresh input and a new perspective. When it’s just you examining your life, you can have tunnel vision.
Think about what you want to create or call in on this New Moon — and if you don’t know, ask for clarity. Then take an action after the Moon is New, such as journaling, meditating, brainstorming, walking in nature, asking your Spirit Guides to give you a sign. You will receive the clarity you need in Divine Timing. Don’t try to force knowing; it doesn’t work that way. It will come through when you are relaxed and open, not contracted and tense. If you have a clear vision, create your New Moon Intention and take an action toward your goal over the next few days.
The New Moon sextile Jupiter in Leo
This can bring generosity, hope, wisdom and a wider perspective, with solutions that override drama. With the South Node also in Leo, notice if/where a need for approval or recognition interferes with the authentic expression of your beautiful heart. Jupiter in Leo can lift others up or it can suck all the air out of the room. Does your presence elevate the space you’re in or are you operating to feed your needs? Don’t shrink — shine your light.
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio squaring Mars in Leo
You may experience a conflict between a desire to be open and a need to run the show, to be visible and appreciated. Magnetic attractions are possible, as well as wounded pride and power struggles, but this will instigate a standoff between two areas of your life if it touches you personally, asking for resolution.
Although we’re in ongoing issues around power, control, protection and aggression in the collective, you can modulate your desires and drive to focus on creating deliberately, rather than succumbing to your lower nature in reaction. It’s a worthy practice that will change your life.
Venus is feminine “receptive” energy and Mars is masculine “independent” energy – and we all have both archetypes within us. Many people are overdeveloped on one side or the other, but the goal is to embody both expressions so you can give and receive freely, rather than living out of balance.
If your receiving muscle is weak, you probably handle everything yourself, never ask for help, may experience burnout, and definitely miss out on the beauty of receiving and true intimacy. This is an issue that can change your life just by practicing allowing others in a little bit more every day. Baby steps. One day at a time.
Oct 15 – Pluto Stations Direct
Pluto has been Retrograde since May ‘26 retracing its steps and now it stops to turn Direct. This is peak intensity when Plutonian energy reverberates, as what’s hidden is revealed, life and death issues are highlighted, power plays and control is featured. The heightened drama on the world stage is ultimately serving a greater purpose than meets the eye on the surface, but it will take time to play out.
If Pluto is making a hard aspect to one of your personal planets or angles, you’ve been in process with this for some time and you have may have faced some heavy challenges. The call is to surrender old attachments (easier said than done), that will be followed by a path of recovery, rebuilding, recreating and a slow ascent, even if you’re trudging along. Keep going, you are stronger than you know. This is a fated path, it will be worth it and you are worth it.
If Pluto is making a harmonious aspect to a personal planet or angle, the experience you have will depend on your path and alignment with your Authentic Self. With Pluto, you are in the midst of a transformational process that is a sacred turning point in your life and this will transform some aspect of your life, stripping away what is not You – or not for you, leading to an evolved expression of You. This is how you recover the power you have given away to people, authorities, paradigms, comfort zones and anything else that applies.
We’ll be moving into new territory by Feb 2027, unknown and untested, but I have faith that we are being prepared and we will land on our feet. Know that you are powerful, resilient and here on purpose.
Mercury Retrograde is coming on Oct 24-Nov 13 so take care of any holiday scheduling, purchases,
project launches or car servicing as soon as possible.
As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.
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“The important balance of Yin and Yang in our lives teaches us that harmony is achieved through embracing our differences.” ~ The Tao
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“God may be in the details, but the goddess is in the questions. Once we begin to ask them, there’s no turning back.” ~ Gloria Steinem
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“Without a higher purpose, human beings move in circles.” ~ Richard Rudd
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“We cease believing that pain, poverty, struggle, and lack are qualities of spirituality. We will move through these lessons without rationalizing or intellectualizing, creating more space for Light.” ~ Starr Fuentes
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