An October of Deep Inquiry, Relationships, and Inner Work
Leslie Benson – October brings a shift in tone and tempo, as much of the month’s energy turns inward, deep, and contemplative. With both Venus and Mercury turning retrograde, and in Scorpio no less, this month asks us to slow down and do some real inner and relational work.
Plenty of Pluto signatures and dynamic aspects show up, bringing a dimension of friction and potency that, while confronting, may yield real growth and a new understanding of our own individual values, perspective, and stance.
This month may not be a walk in the park, yet it can be a time for looking ourselves and each other square in the eye, ideally with love and kindness. All of this unfolds against the backdrop of Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus as they remain in their rare and flowing alignment from the summer. This serves to continually remind us, amid the uncertainty we face collectively, that the ground beneath our feet continues to shift in ways that are unsettling, yet also transformational. Continue reading
Deborah King – You meet someone for the first time and one of the first questions you get asked is “What do you do?” You automatically assume the person wants to know how you earn your living.