The Cosmic Connection
Rising sign horoscopes for Oct. 22 – 28
♈ Aries: The results of personal goals become tangible. The hidden gems are all the intangibles integral to the process. Seek and recognize these, and everything becomes even more valuable.
♉ Taurus: Your senses are the guiding light through all of life’s experiences. There are also visible and invisible forces directing your path. Tune into and offer gratitude to all your guides.
♊ Gemini: You are granted a temporary set of blind spot sensors. Use them wisely and absorb what they reveal to you. Knowledge is power, especially that which cannot be unseen.
♋ Cancer: When a tree’s fullest growth potential isn’t reached, check its surroundings. Presently, you are this tree. Honor yourself and actively apply “seeing the forest for the trees”.
♌ Leo: You’ve desired and dedicated yourself to something important in your work. Achievement is near, but not without backlash from others. Hold your own and stay strong.
♍ Virgo: Diligence produces results. You are realizing personal growth from the process of gaining experience. Keep up the daily efforts, and remember the adage “practice makes perfect”.
♎ Libra: The light will shine fully on inner depths you may not want to see. Unconventional methods can offer support. Create and explore new pathways to making peace with yourself.
♏ Scorpio: What you value most in your relationships takes center stage. Amidst this illumination, cracks in your foundation are revealed. Restore through re-valuing yourself.
♐ Sagittarius: Take notice of the sensual experience of every day. Stopping to smell the roses is time well spent. Moving through the day with more presence reveals life’s interconnectedness.
♑ Capricorn: Pleasure is on tap this week. Gift yourself an abundance of things that tantalize your senses independently and socially. The time is right to de-stress through connection.
♒ Aquarius: You may experience challenges between yourself, your work, and your home life this week. The pressure release valve is in doing something fun and creative with your besties.
♓ Pisces: Adventure awaits all around you. Hidden treasures can be found simply by noticing more in your immediate surroundings. Slow down and enjoy what’s right at your fingertips.
Weekly astrology summary:
We’ve reached the most cosmically active week of October! We’re immediately pulled into the undercurrents as Scorpio season begins on Oct. 23. The sun’s annual sojourn through this powerful space is symbolized best by the phoenix this year, one of Scorpio’s lesser-known icons. Wish upon a star on Oct. 23 as Venus and the sun embrace. This encounter marks the mid-point of the current Venus retrograde and the final time this particular embrace will happen in Scorpio for over a century. Feel into what’s surfaced in matters of the heart and relationships since Oct. 3, and reflect deeply on what to utilize for transformation, regeneration, and personal growth over the next 18 months. The ongoing matters of the heart receive the space for reflection and analysis as the final Mercury retrograde of the year begins on Oct. 24 fully in the zodiac sign Scorpio. The personal and collective themes that messenger Mercury will delve into have been emerging since Oct. 4. This is the time to go straight forward into the shadows and whatever is beneath the surface that has been whispering for attention.
The Libra chapter of Venus’s retrograde begins on Oct. 25, shifting the focus onto making peace with, seeking justice for, and finding balance in whatever has surfaced during the Scorpio chapter. The undercurrents continue to intensify as the moon reaches fullness in Taurus on Oct. 26 (exact at 12:11 a.m.). Introspection and boundaries are essential to the personal and collective underworld journey, for which this moon will be a guiding light. Staying grounded and tethered to oneself as emotions rise into the physical is good practice. Taurus’s earth energy invites the sensual and pleasure-oriented parts of life. Enjoying a delectable meal, a luxurious massage, or ensuring comfort and stability are all wonderful ways to have peace and presence. There’s a destiny-like quality to this full moon’s energies that encourages realizing the phoenix’s lessons. Have the courage to dive in, go deep, and become reborn. Your own power may surprise you! This week’s horoscopes are focused on the Taurus full moon; see the above horoscope for your rising sign for more specific insight and guidance. If you’re unsure what your rising sign is, you can email me at ursaalchemy@gmail.com, learn more in my tutorial video on my Ursa Alchemy YouTube channel, or cast your own birth chart for free on astro.com.
Ursula Duffy is a Professional Astrologer, Certified Aromatherapist and founder of Ursa Alchemy. www.ursaalchemy.com or ursaalchemy@gmail.com.
