posted October 15, 2004 07:19 PM              

However, once Venus goes into Libra, the Sun will already be in Scorpio, followed shortly by Mercury, and then Mars. It'll be interesting. Libra Mercury probably hasn't be a big source of serious problems, aside from making us all a little more emotive (and perhaps whiny) and indecisive/vague in our communications, but Libra Mars may have been - this is a lazy, self-indulgent, easily put-off placement for Mars. It probably hasn't handle the stress from that Saturn transit very well, which would be making it work harder than any Libra Mars would like. Mars squared Saturn is harsh, and with both in cardinal signs, it's like an ugly standoff - I suspect this square has a lot to do with the strange deaths and festering illnesses that be going around (Cancerian influence, no doubt, especially re: lingering illnesses and infectious disease).

I doubt Scorpio Mars will that much better - this is an erratic, emotional, impulsive, easily angered placement for Mars. It'll fair better with a Cancer Saturn than Libra, but expect people affected by a Scorpio transit (especially Scorp Suns and moons) to be more rash, more irrational, more stubborn, more jealous and more likely to be carrying firearms than usual (except for maybe Pisceans, who'll probably be crying more than usual).

One thing that should be pointed out about these upcoming Scorpio transits is, with Venus in lovey-dovey, partner-seeking Libra, and Mars in emotional, rash, and potentially vindicative Scorpio, the chances of people cheating on their partners as well as irresponsible, impulsive, and needy sexual behavior increases. Try to behave, you guys. And if your partner happens to cheats on you, resist the urge to grab the nearest loaded firearm and do something a Scorpio would do. With Cancer Saturn hanging around, the chances are they'll throw the book at you.

Having just said that, try not to be paranoid during these Scorpio transits either. That won't help anything.

Healthwise, Scorpio makes things erratic, so we'll need to try to keep ourselves healthy, rested and stable. Take care of health issues as quickly as possible - Scorpio transits can make bad things turn into much worse things overnight. If you are currently taking meds, especially for depression, bipolar, or anxiety, be very sure to take it everyday as prescribed and keep your medicinal intake as constant and regular as possible. If you wish to stop smoking or drinking caffiene in the near future, this would not be a very easy time to do so, andyou're better off starting right now. Try to avoid excessive alcohol intake and pretty much any nonprescribed drugs during these transits too (particularly recreational and illicit drugs!). Whatever happens healthwise, don't except consistancy from Scorpio. Some of us may feel more energized, while others may feel fragile, nervous and drained. Some of us may yo-yo through the entire phase. Either way, this wouldn't be a good time for anyone to overextert themselves.

I wish to stress that certain recreational drugs that are believed more dangerous under Scorpio's influence, due to Scorpio's erratic and intense effects on our mood and the realted brain chemistry (specifically seratonin and dopamine level). Stimulants, narcotics and mood-altering drugs like ecstasy are likely to be more potent under intense Scorpio influence, and thus also more addictive, more harmful and possibly more deadly. Please be careful. (And save the hallucinogens for groovy Pisces transits later on downt he road )

One thing though is one shouldn't be afraid of conceiving, being pregnant or giving birth during these Scorpio transits - Scorpio, for it's very noteworthy darkside, is normally friendly to childbearing, because of it's planet, Pluto, rules not just death, but also rebirth and the continuation of the life cycle. Also Saturn in Cancer, despite being a headache in every other way, is a very "protective" transit for children (also, that Libra Jupiter is a bit lucky in the childbearing/rearing department too). Likewise, deaths during this time more than likely will be easy and peaceful (unless involving a cheating partner and a loaded firearm), even if they are just as sudden and strange as those during the Libra transits.

Also on the good side, Scorpio transits can be carthetic and highly creative, if you don't get sucked into Scorpio's vicious cycle of jealousy, ego-drama, and obsessiveness. Those who tend to be emotionally reserved or feel their creativity has been stifled lately may feel this time as a chance to open up a bit more. Highly creative people, especially Pisceans, should find this time a little "magical" and inspired, even if couple with a few personal challenges. New romances have a bit of boost from Scorpio's magic too, and older romances may rekindle a little fire.

Anyhow, about the here and now, there's no reason to completely phooey all these tough Libra transits just yet - like I said before, because of this tough square with oppressive, restrictive Saturn, the good things may take a little longer to manifest and for you to notice them. Cardinal sign squares indicate challenges that intiate things, begin new paths or take us to the next level, but not with out a little sweat, and perhaps a little blood and tears thrown in too. Add to that we just had a New Moon with a Solar Eclipse - a big indicator that our lives are mostl likely undergoing a change or shift, even if we don't see that yet. Be sure not to wallow in pessisism right now and to count your blessings - you may overlook positive developments in your life that will be manifesting and can be taken advantage of over the next month.

posted October 15, 2004 08:35 PM              

1. Grandfatherly Saturn in maternal Cancer is watching, so the fire may be a little tamer than usual with other Scorpio influences. However, don't waste time pining for anything more - just take what action you can get.

2. If you can't be with the one you love, resist the urge to love the one you're with. If you give in the Libra Venus-Scorpio Mars love trap, there's a very good chance your partner's off giving into Scorpio Mars's jealous and paranoid darkside.

posted October 15, 2004 09:27 PM              

You know what? If anyone wants to note this as a possible connection to the Lost Continent of Atlantis, go right ahead, in terms of the frequency we've been dealing with since Hurricane #1. Not to be the harborer of bad news, don't shoot the messenger! - but - I honestly question what people's motives are these days.

Who wants to go backpacking?

posted October 16, 2004 12:08 AM              

All this talk about Libra transits and Saturn has made a lot of us to neglect/forget some other strange tranists right now: Uranus in Pisces, Neptune in Aquarius, and Pluto in Sag. I think the mutual reception between current Uranus and Neptune tranists would suggest we all need to doublecheck and rethink our own motives and be careful of others' motives, and the Sag Pluto may be making some of us a little impulsive on a subconscious level sporatically through our day. Having both Uranus and Pluto in mutable signs during all of this Saturn vs. the Universe stuff can't have helped - neither Pisces or Sag handles stress from other aspects well, and they're squared one each other to boot. Since these outer tranists will be with us for a while yet, expect more strangeness and things simply not planning out as expected.

Scot - With a Leo moon...boy oh boy. Scorp is squared Leo, but at least its a square you're familiar with as it's in your natal chart. However, there'll be stresses, for sure, but I predict that you may catch a break in the coming weeks, probably in your social interactions. Why? Because you just can't tie a Leo moon down for long, especially with Sag transits hovering on the horizons, and with Venus and Jupiter both in sociable Libra - quite agreeable with Leo moons - luck and opportunities will most likely be in your social life.