Cosmic Calendar

Welcome to October 2008 MON OCT 13 See today as the calm before the storm for several astrological reasons. First, the powerful Full Moon – in alliance with far away Eris in Aries – is only a day away and its psychic, emotional ripples are already influencing millions around the globe. Secondly, Mercury in Libra – in reverse motion since September 24 – is slowing down again in preparation for its station and turn forward on Wednesday October 15. When almost an entire week is dominated by Mercury virtually motionless, communications can seem much more odd, disjointed, unclear or hard to decipher. In addition, travel plans, meetings and conferences have a greater chance of being disrupted. This is not because Mercury is behaving badly, but that human beings don’t slow down enough to heed important messages coming from the subconscious and super-conscious realms of existence. Therefore, wisdom dictates that you start this week with an extra dose of common sense, responsibility and focus. Utilize the monthly Moon-Mercury opposition (1:42PM PDT) to gain this new-found clarity. The lunar polarity to Mercury follows the Moon’s entry into forceful, assertive Aries (12:08AM PDT). Otherwise, the cosmos is giving you a rare breather and refraining from overloading you with challenging alignments from dawn to dusk. Only a subtle and yet still helpful Venus-Juno 30-degree rapport from Scorpio to Sagittarius (8:12PM PDT) seems to give you positive momentum – particularly in the spheres of fashion, the fine arts, interior decorating and romance. TUE OCT 14 Record your morning dreams and visions in a notebook since the Sun in Libra is making a flowing trine to Neptune in Aquarius (6:20AM PDT). The solar orb only connects with Neptune in this type of harmonious alignment twice in a 12-month cycle. It’s a great morning for bringing ideals into concrete manifestation and living closer to your philosophical beliefs. Stay productive in your main fields of expertise while Mercury accosts Ceres via a 45-degree liaison (4:13AM PDT). The big news is the monthly Full Moon – activating 22 degrees of Libra-Aries (1:03PM PDT). This is the highlight of solar-lunar dance and its occurrence should lead every person to some kind of major revelation. What you need to avoid at all cost is a split-consciousness in which you feel the world and higher-ups are in league against you. Individual and group meditations are recommended. Send out your healing thoughts and prayers to humanity and the kingdoms of nature. Think more about your higher destiny on Planet Earth than fulfilling personal needs and desires. As mentioned in this Cosmic Calendar two days ago, this Full Moon is energizing the most distant planet known in our solar system – Eris. Eris was discovered several years ago and is currently located at 22 degrees of Aries. It has qualities that are strongly associated with war-like scenarios and discordant vibrations across the board. Therefore, go out of your way to cultivate a quiet, peaceful and serene disposition. Add to a global sense of calm and understanding rather than belligerence and animosity. Steer clear of too much decision-making since Mercury is virtually motionless as it prepares to switch from reverse to forward tomorrow. WED OCT 15 If your realms of communication and transportation appear to be on temporary hold, the main culprit is Mercury motionless. While it is not proper to blame a planet for a human difficulty, the ancient adage of astrology runs as follows – as above, so below or what’s true in the macrocosm is reflected in truth in the microcosm. Therefore, a celestial event can equate with a resonance on Earth, in humanity and within millions of human lives and relationships. Knowing how this works and when this occurs can save you a lot of emotional anguish and mental consternation. Before focusing on the key event of the day – Mercury stopping its retrograde motion and turning forward (8 degrees of Libra at 1:07PM PDT) – be aware that the Moon enters Taurus, the sign of its exaltation, at 2:32AM PDT (following a brief void cycle beginning at 12:37AM PDT). The lunar orb in earthy, rock-solid Taurus can assist you in dealing with financial matters and being more pragmatic as an entrepreneur. By the time Mercury officially changes gears from reverse to forward (1:07PM PDT), you will want to be focused on many of the key mercurial themes – words and language, messages and information exchange, classes and conferences, the media and journalism, literary and educational pursuits, travel plans and transportation, mind-body and hand-eye coordination, health and diet, nutrition and medicine, wind and weather changes, doubts and worries, theft and lies. Mercury remains in direct motion until January 11, 2009 when it will once again go retrograde at 8 degrees of Aquarius for a three-week cycle. Even though Mercury is officially out of its retrograde cycle by 1:07PM PDT today and for the several hours thereafter, it is important to realize that this planet will not really pick up any real motion for 24-48 hours. Therefore, keep a low profile on the business front until the coast is clearer and you really know the universe is giving you a green light. Make sure your valuables and investments are safe and secure while the Moon makes its monthly union with Vesta (7:46PM PDT). THU OCT 16 Go for the gold as a savvy business leader and pragmatist now that Mercury is beginning to slowly move forward in concert with the Moon exalted in earthy Taurus. For the most part, very little stands in your way of success right now. Even the Sun chimes in by making a supportive, 60-degree link to Ceres (5:24AM PDT). Your productivity quotient can reach a new high with each passing hour. If you are tuned into the psychic atmosphere, your financial scorecard can receive a rosy glow – courtesy of a grand trine composed of the Moon in Taurus, Jupiter in Capricorn and Saturn in Virgo. The lunar orb in harmony with Jupiter (2:42AM PDT) and Saturn (6:23AM PDT) means that the big picture, long-sought goals and large-scale plans can all come together now in one, dramatic experience. However, you need to keep your ear to the ground and be ready to take advantage of opportunities arriving on your doorstep. Too much hesitation and self-doubt will keep you out of the winner’s circle. Find time for an excursion in the great outdoors since Taurus Moon is so connected to gardens, forests and communing with the earth, sky and natural elements. Romance winds up in the iffy category tonight as the Moon opposes Venus (exact at 12:34AM PDT on Friday). Pushing your agenda too far too fast on the love front may backfire against you. Be a good listener in key conversations and give obstinacy the old heave-ho.

Cosmic Calendar by Mark Lerner Mark Lerner -- a professional astrologer since 1972 -- publishes Earth Aquarius News -- an astrological journal online. He has been writing the daily Cosmic Calendar since 1981. He was the publisher and editor of Welcome to Planet Earth astrology journal (1981-2000) that pioneered a new direction in the field of Mundane Astrology. He is the co-author of the best-selling Inner Child Cards -- a tarot deck-book set on child consciousness, fairy tales and mythology that have sold over 100,000 copies and been translated into many languages. He is also the co-author of Baseball Tarot. A former member of the Findhorn Community in Northern Scotland and the Arcane School (a global meditation group that is part of the Alice A. Bailey educational system and Lucis Publishing Company). He can be reached at markgobear@aol.com The website address is: Earth Aquarius News.