New Moon in Scorpio—
Dodging unexpected events
on the way to a new life!
The New Moon at 4 degrees Scorpio forms an exact opposition to unpredictable Uranus in Taurus on October 27, 2019, 11:28 p.m. EST. New Moons are often a good time for setting plans into motion, but this lunar goddess has a few tricks up her sleeve with Mercury on the verge of a retrograde through Scorpio and a hard aspect from Uranus in Taurus. We may be ready to rise from the depths of despair as we cast off our self-sabotaging demons, clutching our coffee-stained blueprints, to build a new life. However, Uranus in Taurus may offer a few surprises with people or things we may have taken for granted — love, security, finances, valued possessions and relationships. Mercury retrograde may ask us to delay the launch, as we revisit the past to fix relationship misunderstandings, re-work or correct any details we may have overlooked in our eagerness to rock and roll. We can’t predict the surprising events Uranus may bring, only that they will be unexpected!
As we dodge any curveballs of chaos pitched by Uranus and Mercury, Mars in diplomatic Libra will form an exact square to disciplined Saturn in Capricorn, before moving on to tangle with transformative Pluto. Expressing through the sign of balance and harmony, warrior Mars is no match against ambitious Saturn — strongly guarding the gate from his home sign of Capricorn. Frustration may increase if we have been unable to take action toward our goals, compromising too much for the sake of peace. We may feel blocked by authority figures, experiencing fears of inadequacy, or perceived limitations. All this year, Saturn in Capricorn has been asking us to confront reality, to make a commitment as we work toward achieving our dreams. If we have been dealing with resistance, it may only be a test from the Lord of Karma, to see if we have what it takes to go the distance, in spite of any delays, roadblocks, or seeming failures, to reach the finish line.
Venus is in mutual reception with Mars in Libra as she travels through Scorpio to connect with Mercury. She may give us courage to speak up about our needs, take action toward a love interest, or clear up any understandings that may arise during the Mercury retrograde period.
The main thing to remember at this lunation is to avoid rash decisions or actions, slow down, go with the flow, and don’t be caught off-guard by sudden twists and turns on the path. If we are committed to our goals, and willing to work through any challenges, we will be rewarded with a new life that includes renewed confidence, strength, and a sense of achievement after having survived the chaos!
