Scorpio Forecast for October 2008

Last night, in a lecture I was giving, a young pretty Scorpio woman who was about 28 raised her hand and said she was feeling frustrated because she was having trouble getting projects off the ground. She said she felt uncharacteristically frozen, unable to become motivated enough to push projects forward. She was also having problems getting needed support from partners around her. I told Miss Scorpio, as I will tell you, that the situation for Scorpio is not serious, only temporary, and certainly nothing to fret about.

The month before your birthday is always one of low energy. It's supposed to be that way, so that you slow down and think carefully about your birthday year ahead. It's a quiet, reflective, and strategic time, perfect for mapping out plans for the future. To push forward with plans and decisions while you have the Sun in a weak position in the chart would be out of sync with the universe. It's a great time to think, so wait a bit before you act.

Adding to this theme is Mercury retrograde, making things go slowly anyway. Mercury is the planet ruling buying and selling, communicating and negotiating, transporting and shipping, and electronics and machines. All these areas go haywire when Mercury is out of phase, as it is now, and is prone to do four times a year for three-and-a-half week period. Trying to get an agreement would be very difficult now, and so much easier to get later after Mercury goes direct on October 15. Things will improve further when Mercury's whirling static slows down, October 20.

You are not known to be patient, however, and with Mars barreling into Scorpio for the first time in two years on October 4, and planning to stay until November 15, you'll be biting at the bit and ready to tear out of the gate. For sure, Mars will make you feel like madly rushing forward, but to do that when the other planets aren't cooperating is to invite even more frustration. Sometimes we are forced by others to respond. In those cases, drag things out as much as you can.

Once you get to October 20, you'll be relieved to see things begin to click easily into place. People will seem more focused and on point, as well as more serious about building workable alliances with you.

While you await planets to move into strong positions, October is a good month to focus on health issues. At the start of the month, you may go to see your doctor for your yearly checkup and your dentist for a semi-annual cleaning.

Your twelfth house will be lit in October's first ten days, so at that time you can also opt for psychological advice or coaching, perhaps to get over a fear or to end a destructive habit.

The full moon on October 14 will also bring a work-related project to a big conclusion and you will be working hard to meet the deadline. This date falls on a Tuesday, so the full moon will be exerting a strong flow all week, until Friday - you will probably be working at a heightened level. When you get home, you'll want to rest. Keep your social schedule light - you won't have time for much else this week.

You may be working on a creative idea, for Neptune will be so sweetly angled to the Sun and moon. If so, great - it should go well and you'll be applauded for the spin you give to your assignment. The more enterprising and adventurous your idea happens to be, the better, for the full moon will be in Aries.

So crazed might you be at the office, if you've never liked your job, you may be tempted to quit and change jobs near October 14. That wouldn't be a wise idea - you are likely to jump into a job with many of the same problems. Also your new job would be on a par with this one, not a step up. In other words, you'd be making a lateral move - who needs that? February 2009's eclipses will help you find a better position if you need one and hadn't already moved jobs last August. Sit tight. Better things are due.

Once you get to the new moon in Scorpio on October 28, you'll be feeling your oats. All your plans will take flight and at long last, everything will be right with the world. This will be one of the most important new moons of 2008 for you, for you can direct its energy to any part of your life you choose. This is your annual birthday gift, for all other new moons have to be used in a very specific way. Know that the time to act is on or just after a new moon, so if you have something important, save it for this point in the month to launch.

Romantically, you've got it made. Venus will be at your side in Scorpio from October 1-10 and Mars will be in Scorpio too, from October 4 to November 15. You, dear Scorpio, have been given the most alluring, enviable aspects of all the signs. Everyone wishes they were you!

Your first weekend that you need to be out and about will be October 4-5 when Venus and Jupiter will be at ideal angles. If you need to take a short trip to a nearby city or town, all the better - great fun will result.

If you are single, your best day of the month is likely to be Friday, October 10, or Saturday, October 11. The moon will be in Pisces, and Venus will be flirting up a storm with Uranus. This is a day for you to meet someone new, just when you least expect to do so! This weekend deserves special attention!

Another glittering weekend, also for travel, would be October 25-26, and if you like, add Monday, October 27. Mars and Jupiter will be beaming one another for you, and any trip you take is likely to be a standout.

The month ends on a simply fantastic note. Halloween is a favorite holiday, and it comes at birthday time each year, but this year this fun holiday is so perfectly blessed that it will be far more interesting, exciting, fun, and lively than any in recent memory! Throw a costume party! With Mars and Uranus so perfectly aligned, you have the makings of a party to end all parties!

Your best romantic dates: October 4-5 (travel), 10-1, 19, 25-27 (travel), and 31 (gold star).

Summary

With Mars in Scorpio, you've become a force of nature. You've got energy to burn and are raring to go! Under normal circumstances, you'd have the green light to run with plans, for having Mars in Scorpio is always a time to show your determination, courage, and drive. Mars in your sign always brings an awesome advantage. It's been two years since you've had Mars' favor, so it's a key time to launch projects dear to you. But this month is not quite "normal" with Mercury in retrograde.

Before you jump in with both feet, you will need to check your plan thoroughly and to question your most basic assumptions. Time spent thinking in the first three weeks will be time well spent, for you can save yourself a lot of time and money if you do.

The atmosphere you are operating within is not as solid as you might suppose. Mercury is in retrograde, a holdover from September 23, and is not due to turn direct until October 15. You need to allow a few extra days beyond the end of the retrograde, because Mercury will still be troublesome until October 20. Be patient, dear Scorpio. Your golden period - thanks to Mars - will extend from October 20 to November 15. That's more than enough time to launch your dream and see it take flight.

Besides, the new moon in Scorpio, to arrive October 28, will be just made for you, dear Scorpio. Think of this new moon as your annual birthday gift to use in any way you please. We only get one "carte blanche" cosmic moment each year - this one will be yours! Act assertively from this day on, and you'll see your plans shape up so speedily before your eyes it will be like watching time-lapse photography!

As you see, the longer you wait in October to make your big initiative, the better! If you can wait until October 28, then do, because by then all the right planetary energy will be in place to support you all the way. You will have until November 12 to get things going. You don't have to actually see the fruition of your dream at month's end, but you do have to launch it for best results. Some endeavors take weeks or even years to finalize, but if you begin October 28, you'll be glad you did!

The full moon, October 14, may find you a bit tired, perhaps because your work at the office will be very demanding at that time. There is plenty of indication that you'll feel like Lucille Ball in the chocolate factory, as things will be crazy busy and the assembly line will keep on rolling. As you get closer to this date, fortify your body by eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep.

In matters of romance, the first ten days of October will be your favorites, for Venus will be in Scorpio all that time. As a Scorpio you may prefer to stay home much of the time, but in early October, make it a point to accept invitations. It will be so good for your state of mind to get out with others.

During October's first weekend, October 4-5, you can't miss, for Venus and fortunate Jupiter will be in constant communication to get the sparks flying for YOU. This is practically set to be a "can't fail" weekend!

If single, Venus and Uranus will bubble up delicious fun on October 10 or 11.

Halloween sounds like fun, too - with Mars in Scorpio contacting Uranus in Pisces, you may want to give a party and enjoy the results! What a highly imaginative night is in store.

Key dates:

Your best romantic dates: October 4-5, 10-11, 19, 28-29, and 31.

Venus tours Scorpio: October 1-10.

Talk over a problem or fear with a professional counselor: October 1-10.

Protect health and get more rest: near October 14.

Your office will be insanely busy: October 10-16.

Mercury retrograde will delay your personal launch of any plan: October 1-15, but wait until October 20. Buy no electronics during the first three weeks.