astrologyoctober
The cycles at play this month signify some emotional intensity. At the same time, we benefit by relaxing
into the expansive nature of our own hearts and allowing ourselves to tap into our devotion to what-
ever is larger than our individual selves. While we are navigating these experiences, we are served
by trusting universal wisdom and the big picture. You’ll notice that trust comes up often this month.
Focus often. Use discretion and discernment and connect to your source of inspiration regularly.
BY SAM GEPPISam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the author of Yoga and Vedic Astrology and The Ascen-
dant—108 Planets of Vedic Astrology. He is the founder of the American Academy
of Vedic Art and Science, which offers three levels of certification programs in Vedic
Astrology. Currently the Academy has more than 120 students enrolled. Visit Sam’s
website at: vedicartandscience.comVEDIC ASTROLOGY
October 1 - 6
Mars and Venus will be in a close conjunction
in Leo now. When Venus and Mars are closely
joined, we can expect some conflict in our
personal relationships. However, this configu-
ration can also reveal the resolution—a recon-
ciliation of contentious issues. Since this takes
place in Leo (a very individualized sign), there
may be a bit more of the contentiousness (at
least at first) before the conciliation. Be aware
of your tendency to defend yourself as well as
your sensitivity to feeling unappreciated.
October 5
The Moon is full in Pisces today. It is the
halfway point of the previous New Moon
cycle—which in this case took place in
Virgo. This Full Moon ushers in feelings of
surrender and peace which contrast the more
worried and controlling aspects of Virgo. We
are always trying to harmonize our universal
ability to trust in the big picture with our
need to manage and organize all of the details
in our lives.
This aspect may inspire greater trust in your
teachers. You may also feel an increased sense
of expansion. Relax into the things that can
only be perceived by connecting to the heart.
This Full Moon happens in Revati Naksha-
tra, which is the energy of the protective
shepherd. You need only relax and trust
universal wisdom and the divine mother will
lead you home.
October 9-10
The Moon is exalted in Taurus and aspected
by Saturn in Scorpio. This Moon in Taurus
offers feelings of emotional peace and connec-
tion, as well as a bit of stubbornness. The as-
pect from Saturn in Scorpio reveals a deeper
capacity for solitude and introspection. Yet
these are also good days for connecting with
our families and digging deeply into our val-
ues in all their forms. In fact, this aspect from
Saturn in Scorpio allows us to root out toxic
patterns in order to improve our relations
with others. This aspect also leads us closer to
more connected personal creativity.October 13 - 14
The Moon is joined Rahu in Cancer, which
signifies an almost obsessive focus on our
emotions. This configuration also creates the
need for us to go deeper than the surface in
order to find peace. You may notice a strong
desire to merge with others today—as well as
the potentially painful attachments that can
result. The addictive qualities of feelings and
emotions can surface now and make us aware
of the times when any emotional connection
feeds our souls.While we are all emotional creatures, there are
times when the drama of our emotions feel
like riding a speedy and erratic roller coaster.
The ride can be a distraction. This is why the
“royal road” of managing our feelings and
emotions is to devotion ourselves to something
greater or higher. Ride those waves of emo-
tional intensity straight to the source.October 19
The New Moon is in Libra with Jupiter and
Mercury. Today begins a 30-day cycle of
Libra-related themes. These include sharing
beauty, values and ideas while simultane-
ously compromising with others. Your own
individual identity will feel less important for
the next 30 days.This New Moon is also joined Jupiter (the
planet of hope) and Mercury (the planet of
communication). For the next 30 days iwillbe important for you to accommodate oth-
ers’ views, adjust accordingly, and even be
inspired to find consensus and common
ground. However, as is always the case with
Libra energy, we need to understand our own
“no compromise zones” first. Otherwise our
accommodation is just personal confusion in
disguise, often with a vicious backlash later.This New Moon happens in Chitra naksha-
tra, which is ruled by the archetype of the
celestial architect. This Nakshatra in Libra
shows where we are interested in building
smooth relationships with others.October 22 - 23
The Moon is joined Saturn in Scorpio. This
heralds a couple days of intense feelings and
perhaps even some paranoia. Be cautious
about giving into your fears and succumbing
to situations or people that you can't control.
Instead, go deep into your heart, in the direc-
tion of greater self-control and self-mastery.
Enormous stillness and peace are possible now,
but only if you can summon the courage to
break through the icy surface around the heart.October 26
Beginning today, Saturn returns to Sagittarius
for the next two years. A new cycle of hope
and dedication to higher purposes and larger
causes will emerge in this cycle. This may
take the form of a cultural/political renais-
sance and/or a personal, spiritual renaissance.
It also stimulates us to refocus our duties and
commitments. This significant long-term shift
allows us to be motivated by what inspires
us, rather than being driven by what we fear.