October 30, 2016
10:38a.m. Pacific Time

With all the shake ups and break ups…a serene scene enters the picture at the end of this month of October 2016.

The Moon in Scorpio is all about gut feelings. Time to ask yourself what is my gut saying in this situation, environment, about this person? group? Reflect on this information. A time for strong feelings for sure. But, what does this mean to me? Answers will come. Jupiter Quincunxes the South Node of the Moon and asks us to consider looking at relationships differently. If it didn’t work in the past? Well… now for something ‘completely different’ as Monty Python would say. Dare to let go of what is not working…at least for now. And re-think how you ‘do’ relationship (all relationships, not just romantic, although, this New Moon is romantic).

Only deep, meaningful relationships will survive. All others will dissolve with the influence of Neptune on Saturn. If it is not real and not TRUTH, dissolution follows. Venus just recently glided through Scorpio and now conjuncts Saturn in Sagittarius…taking her witchy charms and making it real; just in time for Halloween! New love relationships take hold – the seed sprouts. Also, new business, meaningful, creative projects take root. Much to look forward to regarding new starts at this New Moon in Scorpio. Remain centered but not to the extent of being ineffective or frozen in place. Move when spirit encourages you and pushes you. There will be a lot of good, inspiring deep feelings.

Coupled with Sun conjunct Mercury which trines Neptune and sextile the North Node of the Moon in Virgo and trines the South Node of the Moon in Pisces; some great news. At the very least, optimism rules over pessimism. Spiritual messages delivered too us, whispering where to go next. Your heart will rule over your head and you will Enjoy the experience.

Pluto (which is the planetary ruler of Scorpio) energy is deep and penetrating…relentless even. Transformation is the end goal – this can require a lot of energy from us (note to self). That means exhaustion, tiredness etc. may ensue.

Mars (co-ruler of Scorpio) will emphasize this energy and strongly suggest – if it needs to go, you let go. Something may come up from outside to force you to let it go (just saying). For others, this is the time to make it happen!

Mars in Capricorn squares Uranus in Aries. Breaking down the old structures surrounding your security and innovatively and energetically, putting new ones in place.

Perhaps the two black swans represent ‘myself and me’ not necessarily two separate people in a relationship…Recognizing your darker side is A-okay! We need to integrate both into ourselves. The two black swans form a heart; love is truth.

The Festival of Samhain is celebrated between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice on 31October when the veil between the worlds of the living and dead are thinner. We know this as Halloween. A shout out to all you gouls & goblins, Superman and Supergirl (you know who you are). Happy Halloween!

For more history on this celebration follow this link2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween

Some interesting facts on superstitions over the years including why we bob for apples.

Sabian Symbol for 8 degrees Scorpio

“A calm lake bathed in moonlight”

A quiet, serene,openess to higher inspiration – surrender of ego to transcendent feelings. “Cosmic love expresses itself through the souls of individuals who reflect its light”1. p. 196

Calmness to allow source, the universe, god, to dwell within us.

I just love this image above; Black Swans gracing a calm lake. Swans are supposed to mate for life. The black swan part of it includes Black Moon Lilith in Scorpio adding some mystery and sultriness to any relationship. Still waters run deep really describes this moon. May all your feelings feel good…

References:

  1. Rudhyar, D. An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformations and its 360 Symbolic Phases. Vintage Books Edition, 1974. Toronto: Canada.
  2. Wikipedia History of Halloween, Link:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween  Accessed on the internet 26Oct2016.