Stardrops October 28 2023
Every Lunar Eclipse comes with tests of balance, common sense and to use our good judgment. It would not be a time for overextending ourselves or taking unnecessary risks. When Jupiter is involved, these tests can become a bit exaggerated for some, especially for those who have Taurus/Scorpio/Leo/Aquarius anywhere in your astrology birth chart between the degrees of 1 – 10., like for instance, the United States Sun in Taurus at 10*.
So this will be a cautionary post, not necessarily to stop everything you’re doing or planning, but simply, move forward with caution, spend your money with caution, plan with caution with that pragmatic grounded nature you know you have deep inside. On the safe side, anywhere between October 20 4 through November 3 would be advisable. But especially today and tomorrow. On that note, let’s take in what the next week has in store…
Astrology cycles for October 28 –November8
The Lunar Eclipse
Oct 27 – 29 Lunar Eclipse, exact October 28, 2023
Mars and Mercury at 11 -12* Scorpio (and the Lunar Eclipse Sun at 5* Scorpio) oppose Moon/Jupiter at 5 and 11* Taurus
When Mars is conjoined any planet, it energizes that planet with an increased drive and motivation to take action in some area. During globally volatile times, it can incite violence and attacks. Even though some say the solar eclipse initiated the events in the Middle East, my sense is it’s the lunar eclipse that could have been in play even up to 5 days ago that began really in a negative way, motivating the most destructive damaging and foolish decisions and actions upon others. In Scorpio / Taurus it involves intense desire to achieve an outcome at any price. These are only the negative challenges of these zodiac signs specially in a lunar eclipse and do not define the majority of lovely people in the world who have Taurus Scorpio in their astrology charts!
Personally, the planets Mars and Mercury which are part of this eclipse can compel us to really take in the reality of the complexity with our projects. (or the World’s mess.) A clearer precise strategy can be executed now, if we keep our head straight, since our vision is clearer with the Mercury in Scorpio, as to how to move forward to our goals.
Typically it tells us we’re facing tasks which could have layers and layers of steps and processes which are not the easiest to tackle.
I’ve always said when Scorpio is involved, the best approach to handle it is to take one chunk at a time, complete it thoroughly….and have something meaningful completed. But it does require tenacity and patience.
Jupiter, Moon in Taurus make an opposition to the Mars/Mercury in Scorpio.
The practicality of Jupiter and Moon in Taurus can help you get physical things handled during these dates between Oct 27 – 31. This configuration shows what you do possess as resources, worth and value, what you value in life, your finances, your gifts, assets and what you possess and the contemplation about income, your savings, living within your means.
It also brings a realistic analysis of your material priorities now into the future, and what you are not willing to sacrifice. It’s a good time to even evaluate your skills, talents, qualities within your wonderful self!….(which means your inner positive qualities you value about yourself, and you’re not willing to give up, compromise or bend ) yet we are moving in a Lunar Eclipse in Taurus this weekend. This energy could have us pondering options for our future, if we went down this path or that path with our life choices and some paths which might require us to use some of these resources, money or talents to really stretch to get where we want to be. The planets involved would normally last only a few days and be no big deal, but because they are part of the lunar eclipse, we need to take them a bit more seriously, moving with caution with our good judgment. Just use good judgment in the next few days.
Some helpful support towards others, or possibly a payment or a giving spirit towards something. If possible might pop up now, however, I would wait past October 28 if possible, before making serious decisions and/or meetings, purchases or commitments during this time.
Whether involving financial, purchases, making family decisions, domestic home issues, relationship decisions, or even hard choices regarding our closest friends and even our pets once we pass The October 28 -31st specifically, we are more in the clear.
What can we expect from the energies of Mars/Mercury in Scorpio oppose Jupiter in Taurus during October 27 -29?
It would be a time for being alert for emotional upsets, people around us behaving hyper irrational, emotionally reactive, and for very imbalanced people, volatile and dangerously disruptive. For most, more emotional, stubborn, rigid and defiant behaviors– unable to see things in a rational way.
There might be a tendency to over extend ourselves in some way? Passionate self expression as intense and fixed opinions can occur.
With Mars involved, not only should we be more realistic regarding the expectations of what you desire to accomplish, solve or expose but also physical exertion, pushing oneself too much, stretching one’s potential. Are we more prone to frustration with others during this period? Could we physically be under the weather during this Lunar Eclipse weekend? It is absolutely a time where you and your loved ones should not take unnecessary risks as crazy accidents can happen.
With Uranus slightly joining this Eclipse of Moon in Taurus, Jupiter in Taurus, the unexpected involving personal accidents might occur around you.
On a positive note, these planets might just provide mystical breakthroughs, unexpected magical experiences not easily explained. Serendipity and meaningful coincidences!
Globally, extreme conditions escalate in middle east…..severity of negativity in the air. Aggression towards base territorial and religious/ economic positions, transfer of large sums of money and with Taurus (money) and Mars involved in Scorpio, vindictive acts resulting in destructive aggressive energies would be highlighted during the next week or so. If war is escalated during these planetary aspects, extreme casualties will occur.
We would want to make strong Affirmations on this Lunar Eclipse for the dissolving and dissolution of any rigid dense defiant and stubborn attitudes, taking unnecessary risks, potential subterfuge, manipulative agreements, blackmail, movements with money and heated emotions making rash decisions to take action which can not be taken back once made during this cycle.
Lunar Eclipses are traps and involve trickery with emotionally based decisions. The mind and the desires can become easily manipulated. With Mercury involved, things said you might not be able to take back and regret.
AFFIRMATION
“Mighty God Presence, take command now over all heated situations within my own world and the planet, diffusing all inordinate desire and agitation. Consume all negative destructive actions and replace all this with the full power of the divine peace, prosperity, harmony and collaboration in all ways now. “
Global Triggers of the Lunar Eclipse
This Lunar Eclipse in Taurus is lining up in the U.S. Natal Chart’s Sun in Taurus, so those in charge of our nation’s Taurus assets, economy and money could make irrationally poor decisions and act on these decisions during October 23 – 31. From now up through November 3, any escalating engagement and investment of involvement into dangerous activities, is the worst timing ever.
This is not only because of the Lunar Eclipse, but also Saturn station at 0* Pisces which has been building for weeks and has a few weeks left to go. At least it will begin turning direct on November 3. With this Stationary Saturn which has been retro at 0* for too long. It’s as if it has projected many otherwise industrious people, usually well motivated in life into a frozen state, like an energetic paralysis of the strangest energy. At some level, it feels as if some sort of energy is attempting to put the world in a suspended holding pattern. That energy should also break up on November 3, moving forward. We’ll see.
Since Palestine and Israel share the same date of birth, same birth chart, they are both receiving a highly irrational urge to escalate violence, more subterfuge, black mail or posturing with potential of inciting more countries’ reactions and involvement in the mix….with this Lunar Eclipse at 5* Taurus/Scorpio, lining up on the Ascendant/Descendant axis of the Israel/Palestine Charts, and also lining up in a conjunction with the U.S. Sun in 10* Taurus in the 9th house of international foreign affairs.
This intensifies the energy to succumb to ones’ impulses but with miscalculations, overly optimistic agendas leading to sabotage, a trap. The square to Israel/Palestine’s power line (10th house, MC) and 4th house of territory/land/home in Leo, pride, and Aquarius, the desire to be respected and so on, can increase displaced people, Leo rules the children caught in the middle, all at the expense of being used by darker powers, (both sides). If nothing else come out this lunar eclipse might bypass your own world but be really out picturing in a most destructive way in violent areas of the planet.
It would be a good idea to quickly pass through these dates up to October 31, and even better through November 3 when Saturn turns direct in Pisces, and get this Eclipse behind us as fast as possible without any further incidents. I’m also inclined to be feeling the same way
More Planetary cycles to watch for…
October 31 Venus in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus. A day of positive social friendship activities. A sense of relief over something passed. Freeing energy can be enjoyed in some way through the day and even into Nov 1. Take advantage of these novel energies providing some change of scenery, uplifting interactions with others.
Nov 1 – 2 Venus inconjunct Node at 24* Aries.
A bit of a disconnect regarding where you stand with your priorities and values, your analysis on some issue versus the consensus of others….a shift or inconvenient adjustment might need to take place this day. Expenses might be involved in these inconveniences.
Financial adjustments which are necessary but maybe not pleasant could occur.
Nov 2 – 4 Sun in Scorpio oppose Jupiter, Venus in Virgo oppose Neptune and Mercury in Scorpio oppose Uranus.
With 3 oppositions, expect challenges with opposing and possibly disruptive situations, difficult people or conversations can occur. At least, we might just be presented with a lot of things we need to get done and are trying to project ourselves motivate ourselves to get up and get going and accomplish something important.
The expectations imposed on you to stretch your time, energy and resources could be more than you expected. Try to be as organized and put together as possible prior to November 2 in order to handle any unexpected surprises or disruptions. If key individuals we must interact with are involved in this mini-challenge, the possible stresses were not predicted by them either, so the Neptune’s part in this cycle could indicate, it’s not any fault of anyone and maybe it’s a good thing you were in the right place at the right time to be of assistance!
November 4, 5, 6 Jupiter in Taurus semi-square Neptune creates a moment where rest and recovery are much needed. Take a few hours off during these three days for contemplation, inspiration and tuning into yourself and needs.
This is considered a minor energy, not a significantly strong planetary aspect and tends to inspire us to escape a bit, take it easy, and reflect on how to do things differently in the future. Tapping into our habitually programmed self and how to expand out of these patterns might just be part of this aspect now.
It’s a cycle of contemplation, observing and noticing, inspiration and imagination, not necessarily an action period.
More like jotting down your thoughts in a journal. Possibly it would be the aftermath of a challenging week and sensing a time to take a look at how to have a nicer life experience for your future!! Good food, good sleep, a great movie or book, weekend get away and/or some sort of physical exercise would rejuvenate one nicely now. But mostly, with Jupiter’s help, how could you expand and introduce new greater experiences into your world?
Penetrating The Deep
Nov 5-6 Mercury trine Neptune and Venus trine Pluto
This cycle can increase your imagination. It is inclined to bring higher insight into our minds. We feel smarter and have greater logical communication with some strategic planning during this Mercury. Good for meetings, collaborations and decisions with depth, planning workshops, finding solutions, quality deep dive into subjects which require thoroughness all have positive outcomes. Contact with special people who can infuse the day with long range planning and supportive resources, money, ideas, motivation and support can be a theme for these days.
November 7th/8th Venus enters Libra. up to December 4, 2023
Let’s end our Stardrops on a pleasant note! A greater opportunity for financial abundance, love and/or positive relating, connecting, even initiating a relationship nurturing (and being nurtured) could be in the air with this New Venus transit now.
Venus, our planet of love, peacefulness and artistic musical appreciation, luxury, beauty and abundance, enters a four week cycle (up to December 4) increase where the rays of higher aspirations for many of these things described, can be shared.
Negotiations are more likely during this period, desiring peaceful outcomes. Financial solutions and greater balance, prosperity can come in during this period. Issues involving ownership, territorial posturing can be resolved. Coming together for a truce, a negotiation and positive resolution can occur.
Art and music activities are enhanced, whether for creators or simply to enjoy or incorporate into your everyday life.
Beauty, style, elegance, wardrobe and personal appearances and upgrading is likely, along with reaching out more frequently to others, extending your heart and warmth to get re-connected to those that matter in your world.
The inspiration to achieve balance in all things, a nice flow of ease throughout our days, make positive arrangements and agreements, focus upon harmony and fairness are priority now, versus the previous preoccupations upon petty irritants and all the details which are adding to frustrations…to concentrate upon the highest potential of Venus in Libra, radiating peace and support around the world, is much needed and could lead to great outcomes! Remember, November 8 – December 4, 2023!
Synopsis: The severe uneasiness many have been experiencing since July up to now ,especially late July through August, intensified through September/ October has come to a crescendo with this lunar eclipse moment, and the Saturn reaching stationary and moving out of retrograde on November 3 at zero degrees Psces finally moving direct.
It’s possible there has been some form of mysterious build up of energy, a conglomeration of something peculiar that is or has been impacting many people I know and the words used were pretty much the same with everyone, …an ominous severe unsettling feeling building. Many times for no reason in our personal lives, nothing we can really put our finger on yet it persists. I don’t know if we’ll ever get to the bottom of some of these energies. I’m old enough to remember how it felt prior to the 2000s in the early days people were not complaining so much about feeling off for long stretches of time for no reason. So something absolutely is going on but we’ll probably never really know the details.
Keep the vibration up keep giving your morning affirmations visualizations and be determined to maintain and fight for a more positive mood anyway you can because this is crucial during these times in order to bring in that Golden Age of Aquarius, regardless of what chaos is going on in the Earth. Vondir!
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Thank you, Christine! I appreciate your wisdom. God bless us all at this time.
Thank you Christine again right on the spot of things! Thank you for your directions as to where to look.