Reflection and reorientation are the name of the game

The intensity that each one of us is sensing is the square between Mars retrograde in Aries and Pluto just turned direct in Capricorn. This Mars squares Pluto occurs for the second in a series of three. This is an immense transit, and as we are part way through, a specific story is unfolding in our personal and collective lives. Mars-Pluto aspects have been heralded through the ages by astrologers as ones of strife, violence, thievery, greed, anger, and aggression. What is certain is that as Pluto is now direct, the Truth must come to the surface, no matter how insidious it is. The first square occurred on August 12th, and the third square will occur on December 23rd just two days after the Great Conjunction.

Mars is the closest to Earth at this time until 2035. Go outside at night, and look up. You will easily find Mars shining bright. Mars and Pluto both rule Scorpio symbolizing a yearning for power and control. What is becoming more clear, and will be amplified as we progress through the Age of Aquarius is how truly dependent we are upon one another.

With Mars retrograde, we have the ability to perhaps bring solutions to the tests of early August. For some lucky stars, healing and completion may be taking place, however the majority of us will still find ourselves in the midst of standstills, confrontation, and struggles. Watch the spaces and places within your psyche that are baited by playing games, and instead push yourself to take the higher road, to rise above this ultimate distraction. These are the times where it is better to walk away with grace.

Reflection and reorientation are the name of the game in not only this week ahead, but also this retrograde season. The current astrology translates over and over again how each one of us is sorting through ancient, old paradigms. As we question our values and beliefs, we are in actuality doing deep inner work, that connects us to the unseen realms. Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio on Tuesday, October 13th, donning his role as the psychopomp as he journeys to the Otherworld. On the three dimensional terrain, from now until next Friday's Libra New Moon, this time is best to bring projects to completion, pay bills, deep clean your home, and tie up all of the loose ends, instead of beginning new endeavors. Yes, you are continuing to be tested in 2020 as a living challenge to that which you have learned, and that which you are willing to apply. These are times of closure. The way through is to focus on what is working in your life, and to notice the new gateways that are unfolding before your very eyes.