Lunar nodes in Taurus/Scorpio
In September 2020, Rahu, the north node moves into sidereal Taurus, as Ketu, the south node moves into Scorpio, transiting these signs until April 2022.
Discover how the 'shadow planets' impact our lives and the best way to approach them in these signs.
NB. I made a mistake when I put up an image of the Challenger disaster. I meant to refer to the Columbia shuttle disaster image. Interestingly, I was referring to how Ketu can show mistakes!
Discover how the 'shadow planets' impact our lives and the best way to approach them in these signs.
NB. I made a mistake when I put up an image of the Challenger disaster. I meant to refer to the Columbia shuttle disaster image. Interestingly, I was referring to how Ketu can show mistakes!
OCtober 2020 Sidereal Transits
The month begins with a full Moon in Pisces on Oct 1, before Mars re-enters the sign in retrograde motion, moving back from the more directed and forceful Aries to a mysterious and seemingly contradictory sign. It may feel as if we are swimming backwards against something that is bigger than us as individuals. This is further intensified by Saturn's station direct, and its slow turnaround, making things feel, well, slow. Saturn's strength = lockdown.
Pluto stations direct on Oct 4, at the same degree it met with Saturn at the very beginning of the year, teetering on the edge of some new order.
Mercury stations retrograde on Oct 14 and is joined by the Sun in sidereal Libra on Oct 17. This shows a need to review finances and relations, requiring more support and compromise than may be available.
Venus enters Virgo on Oct 23, where we may feel more critical and unappreciated. Make sure to enjoy Venus in Leo before then. This is really one last blowout before the fall.
Jupiter comes closer to Pluto throughout the month. When added to Venus' weaker position in Virgo by the end of the month, we may see the economy in freefall and the general mood take a nosedive.
There is a second full Moon in the month, on Oct 31. This is a surprising and probably highly volatile full Moon in Aries on Halloween, conjunct Uranus by exact degree, showing more tricks than treats!
Patrons can read the full report and watch the video presentation here
Pluto stations direct on Oct 4, at the same degree it met with Saturn at the very beginning of the year, teetering on the edge of some new order.
Mercury stations retrograde on Oct 14 and is joined by the Sun in sidereal Libra on Oct 17. This shows a need to review finances and relations, requiring more support and compromise than may be available.
Venus enters Virgo on Oct 23, where we may feel more critical and unappreciated. Make sure to enjoy Venus in Leo before then. This is really one last blowout before the fall.
Jupiter comes closer to Pluto throughout the month. When added to Venus' weaker position in Virgo by the end of the month, we may see the economy in freefall and the general mood take a nosedive.
There is a second full Moon in the month, on Oct 31. This is a surprising and probably highly volatile full Moon in Aries on Halloween, conjunct Uranus by exact degree, showing more tricks than treats!
Patrons can read the full report and watch the video presentation here
Predictions for a pivotal year
Pluto, Saturn & Jupiter in CapricornThe emphasis begins to shift from Sagittarius to Capricorn in early 2020, with Saturn’s ingress into sidereal Capricorn by the end of January; Pluto by the end of February; and Jupiter by the end of March.
Jupiter in Capricorn & The Story of GajendraOn Mar 30, 2020 Jupiter will enter sidereal Capricorn for the first of three occasions in 2020 and 2021. Jupiter’s transit through its sign of debilitation occurs during a conjunction with Pluto (Mar – Nov 2020) and Saturn (Dec 2020).
Although Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn, because Saturn is also transiting Capricorn it cancels out Jupiter's debilitation, and therefore, some of its weakness, so that we end up experiencing both its weakness and strength. |
SUSTAINABLE CHANGE: SATURN IN CAPRICORNSaturn is the planet of time. It reflects a stoic view of life, an acceptance of our current place on the wheel of time, of our fate. When strong, as it is in Capricorn, we are more likely to deal with things that we may have (note: probably) previously put off in favour of thinking about our many options (see Sagittarius). Capricorn has a 'get on with it' kind of approach.
The Astrology of a virusWhat I had seen for 2020 was an attack. I just never thought it would be a virus!
On December 26, 2019 we experienced an annular solar eclipse at 9 degrees of sidereal Sagittarius. All the planets except for Venus and Mars were placed in the sign, with Venus on one side in Capricorn and Mars on the other side in Scorpio. |
Gary O'Toole
I have had a keen interest in astrology (more like an obsession!) from an early age and continue to perfect my skills in Jyotish ('Vedic' or Indian astrology). I love that this wonderful art and science continues to offer its gems the more I explore.
I am a member of the British Association of Vedic Astrology and lecture at their annual conference. I authored a book titled Cosmic Bodies: The Ayurvedic Astrology Guide to Health & Well-Being and I am currently working on a book about timing techniques titled Timeline Astrology.
I like to study a birth chart for at least a week before I do a full chart reading which means a waiting period of some weeks depending on my schedule. Although I follow the traditional approach of an ancient practice that is steeped in secret knowledge, I offer easy-to-follow readings clients enjoy.
I have a scientific understanding of astrology and a keen intuition and insight into the challenges of life (typical Scorpio!). I pride myself in giving a comprehensive reading to everyone, leaving no room for doubt or even a follow-up consultation many times. Usually, a client is happy with just one reading and uses the audio recording for many years afterwards; unless they wish to work with me in a more practical way, either month-by-month by becoming a patron of my website and following the trends, or year-on-year with a yearly reading and update on upcoming trends.
While timelines offer a graphical representation of dates in your life on which important periods are highlighted, a reading helps you effectively plan your life, and thrive - even in challenging circumstances.
I literally give you a timeline of your life to take away with you, along with a video and audio recording of your birth chart.
I am a member of the British Association of Vedic Astrology and lecture at their annual conference. I authored a book titled Cosmic Bodies: The Ayurvedic Astrology Guide to Health & Well-Being and I am currently working on a book about timing techniques titled Timeline Astrology.
I like to study a birth chart for at least a week before I do a full chart reading which means a waiting period of some weeks depending on my schedule. Although I follow the traditional approach of an ancient practice that is steeped in secret knowledge, I offer easy-to-follow readings clients enjoy.
I have a scientific understanding of astrology and a keen intuition and insight into the challenges of life (typical Scorpio!). I pride myself in giving a comprehensive reading to everyone, leaving no room for doubt or even a follow-up consultation many times. Usually, a client is happy with just one reading and uses the audio recording for many years afterwards; unless they wish to work with me in a more practical way, either month-by-month by becoming a patron of my website and following the trends, or year-on-year with a yearly reading and update on upcoming trends.
While timelines offer a graphical representation of dates in your life on which important periods are highlighted, a reading helps you effectively plan your life, and thrive - even in challenging circumstances.
I literally give you a timeline of your life to take away with you, along with a video and audio recording of your birth chart.