Thursday, October 17, 2013

OCTOBER–NOVEMBER 2013: Eclipses, Mercury Retrograde and Mercury conjunctions with Rahu and Saturn



Why might it be a good idea to take note of what was happening in your life between 3-8 October?
Because the first of three conjunctions between Mercury and Rahu in Libra occurred on Sunday 6 October, and between Mercury and Saturn on 8 October. How can three conjunctions occur between Mercury and these two planets within about a month’s time? Well, this is due to the upcoming Mercury Retrograde phase, which takes place between:

Saturday, 21 October - Sunday 10 November 2013 …
…when MERCURY RETROGRADES at 24°20’ Libra (with Rahu and Saturn nearby in Libra)

The effects of Mercury Retrograde are also felt in a lesser way during the pre- and post-retrograde “shadow periods”, when it passes over the degrees where it first turned Retrograde and then when it returns back to its Direct motion, so it would be useful to keep these suggestions in mind also through around 28 November, even if just by noticing how any communications or other issues that came up during Mercury Retrograde are trying to be resolved.

So, though it may seem daunting, through 28 November try to monitor and reflect more than usual on all thought- and communications-processes before acting. Also, as much as possible, do LESS rather than more, and be sure you've got back-up plans for whatever plans are being made, and just roll with the unexpected. The Mercury-Rahu-Saturn school is sure to be a big learning period, especially since they’ll be occurring in the midst of the 19 October Lunar Eclipse and the 3 November Solar Eclipse occuring in the signs of Aries and Libra.

To be able to observe and understand better possible ways the energies will be developing in your consciousness and activities - try noting what was happening in and around you between 3-8 October (ESPECIALLY Sunday 6 October when the Moon conjuncted both Mercury and Rahu) -- and note the dates for the upcoming ECLIPSES as well as dates of the next two Mercury-Rahu conjunctions:

AUTUMN 2013 ECLIPSES:
Friday-Saturday, 18-19 October - LUNAR ECLIPSE (Moon 1°42 Aries / Sun 1°42 Libra)
** Sunday, 3 November - SOLAR ECLIPSE (Moon and Sun 17°12 Libra) **

Honing in on the Mercury-Rahu conjunctions:
Sunday, 6 October conjunction at 13° Libra
** Sunday, 3 November conjunction at 13° Libra (with Mercury Retrograde) **
Monday, 18 November conjunction at 12° Libra

Honing in on the Mercury-Saturn conjunctions:
Tuesday, 8 October, conjunction at 16° Libra
Tuesday, 26 November, conjunction at 22° Libra

On Eclipse days and during Mercury’s Retrograde period it is best to take special care with all forms of communications whether verbal or written; especially one’s own internal reasoning processes, and be more patient than usual with yourself and others. If you have to sign contracts or begin a new project, marriage, etc, be prepared for the need to make adjustments and find a new clarity in whatever you’ve chosen to undertake. Take extra precautions when travelling, and go with the flow with any delays or unexpected turns of events, trusting that the cosmos knows better than you what’s best! Sorry to keep repeating this, but don’t be afraid to plan to do less, rather than more, and take some time to connect with your breath and your heart, rather than putting all your trust in the rational-analytical mind.

Please note: The planetary Lords of Time are always changing their positions and modiyfing their effects on our consciousness and on world events. This is only a small sampling of current planetary tendencies. Especially, while we astrologers tend to try giving a “heads up” advice for planetary trends, the energy available is always pure, and the more we are attuned to our Center, or our higher Self, the more we are able to use the energies in positive ways that serve our and humanity’s evolution. So, please avoid taking the words in my reports as being harbingers of troubles and difficulties. All the planets are always aligning in various creative ways to stimulate us to grow and to change for the better. And try to trust that no matter what we may think, everything is always happening for the best.

Also note: All degrees and Zodiac sign references are based on the actual, physical SIDEREAL ZODIAC; not on the Tropical Zodiac positions generally used in the West, which are based on the relative positions of the planets in relation to the Equinoxes and Solstices, and thus are not true indications of the actual planetary positions. If you have any questions about this, try doing a research on Google for “Sidereal Zodiac”.

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