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This is the last day before Venus Retrogrades October 5 @ 12:04 pm PDT/ 3:04 pm EDT. 

Venus Retrograde Illustration oil painting by Napoleon Brousseau

Ready or not- Ready is a re prefix word. here she comes or goes.

For 40 days and 40 nights Venus which rules love, women, creativity, sex, money, beauty, values and balance will be undergoing a death and rebirth from Scorpio back to Libra the sign she rules and the sign of balance.

Venus keywords:  women, friendships, artists, finances, fashion, genitals, girls, money lenders, good taste, the throat chakra [Taurus} truces, weddings, actors, wages, etc.

Expect all relationships to go through a deep review.

Basically do all the RE- PREFIX HINGS. Everything that starts with RE is the modus operendi.

Resistance- women will be doing this big time.

Resist the urge to buy anything. Venus rules shopping. DO NOT CONSUME anything new for 40 days…

By now you have heard that, Venus, currently in Scorpio, will retrograde today through November 16. This only happens every year-and-a-half. Also today, the Moon, which has been in Leo, will be void-of-course for the majority of the day. Today is really screaming at everyone not to do anything new.  But, the 8 of Pentacles demands your undivided attention.

So, it is Friday, perhaps the end of your work week. You may have many projects which need your attention, and with the 8 of Pentacles in the mix, it is imperative to shut out the distractions of the world and give your all to the tasks before you. However, above I mentioned a Venus retrograde and a void-of-course Moon, and said not to begin new projects. Today is best served going over the things on your To-Do List which you have already begun, being extra meticulous, and perhaps even going…

NEW MOON in LIBRA

Oct 8 2018 is a new Moon in Libra. Air sign Libra rules the 7th house of partnership and marriage, and is symbolized by the scales of justice. This lunar month is time to focus on fairness in relationships. Libra is ruled by Venus to easily appreciate art and beauty.

Venus is retrograde for six weeks every one and a half years. Venus is retrograde from Oct 5 to Nov 16. From Oct 5 to Oct 30, Venus is retrograde in Scorpio. Deep-feeling Water sign Scorpio can bring emotional awareness. Oct 31 to Nov 16, Venus is in Libra bringing a need for balanced reciprocity in all interactions. Relationships with weak bonds might be tumultuous or become less important. Should you require my services regarding relationships, contact me for a tarot card reading.

The new Moon and Sun in Libra trine Mars in Aquarius adding strength…

The Page of Swords is a messenger of the Tarot and, he/she, can be a very talkative sort. This energy tends to be restless and antsy, curious and pushy, and often a bit challenging. Normally, you do not hear me mention too many different astrological terms, but this…SQUARE. Mercury is squaring Pluto and tends to sum up our Page of Swords perfectly today.

You do not have to look too far to see someone trying to force their opinion on another. Today’s Page, being most definitely Mercurial, a/k/a chatty, but with this square, perhaps tending to be overly vocal in expressing one’s thoughts, no matter how trivial the subject. Try to use the curiosity aspect today to research the facts, before acting impetuously, perhaps alienating some you would not wish to alienate. Remember, it is just energy; how you handle it is up to you.

See you here tomorrow!

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Venus turns Retrograde October 5th @10 degrees Scorpio until November 16 @ 25 degrees Libra. The Yin goes within. 

Love as Psychopomp by Napoleon Brousseau

It will take until December 18th for Venus to bypass her Retrograde degree again. Pay attention to the day when Venus changes signs.

Venus Retrograde is a time to reconsider your relationships and while she is in Scorpio to do your deep Shadow work. Check where the Venus retrograde path falls in your natal chart from 25 Libra to 10 degrees Scorpio.

Venus only turns Retrograde 7-8% of the time. Only 7-8% of the world’s population is born during a Venus Retrograde. Every 18-19 months she disappears for 40 days into the Underworld as is described by the ancient story of Goddess Inanna in the Underworld and changes from being the beautiful wishing evening star to the Morningstar. 

Famous Celebrities born during Venus retrograde:

Venus…

Peace and tranquility, probably not the two words anyone would choose for a Tuesday, but all the more reason to do so. There have been numerous shifts taking place since early May, and you have been trying to simply find your way to your hopes and dreams. Along the way, there has been a great deal of turbulence, the world seems a bit chaotic these days, and this can tend to wear one’s positive attitude down. You do not need to meditate today, but take a little time for yourself to unplug, allowing yourself to strike a balance within yourself, to allow that peaceful tranquil feeling which appears to be missing, to return.

Start by knowing that you can not possibly be aware of all outcomes for all situations; the Universe does not operate that way. The Sun is in Libra, and you could find yourself hesitant in some decisions…

Welcome, October! Have you ever noticed how we are all guilty of wishing our lives away? Another month down, another season down, always glad it is Friday and the week is over, and before you know it 2018 will be over as well. The determination to break out still exists, even if September did not prove as fruitful on the progress front as you had hoped. The 7 of Swords can be an indicator that you may be feeling a little bit cheated by recent events, but by no means is that a reason for you to give up and quit. The potential for you to break free and make your mark is running high, you just need to gather yourself and proceed in a direction.

Remember that you can not know everything going on in the world, and this is a card of hidden things, behind-the-scenes things, things of…

This delicious pasta sauce recipe is so easy, it will be ready by the time your penne pasta is al dente!

There is an abundance of fresh tomatoes and basil this time of year in the San Francisco Bay Area – here is a quick and easy way to enjoy the abundance.

Caprese Pasta:
5 medium tomatoes, diced
½ small onion, finely diced
3 large cloves garlic
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
10-12 large basil leaves
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil
½ cup pasta water **See note below**
Fresh mozzarella (optional)
Penne pasta

1. While your pasta water is boiling, chop your onions, tomatoes, basil and garlic. Drop your pasta when the water is boiling – don’t forget to salt the water!
2. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add about a tablespoon of olive oil. When oil is hot, add onions. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add garlic. Cook about 30 seconds…

Pluto is stationary turning Direct September 30 @ 7:03 pm PDT/ 10:03 pm EDT/ October 1 @ 2:03 am GMT

Pluto will begin to inch forwards in about 4 to 5 days.

What has been hidden held back while Putos has been Retrograde since April 22, 2018, will slowly bubble up like toxic swamp gas. 

Pluto rules the Collective Unconscious and if you think the big sexual secrets, such as – paedophilia by the Catholic church and all the recent support for the millions of women who have been sexually abused for aeons coming out now is a bid deal- that is just the tip of Hades iceberg. My old teacher Stuart Wilde used to say that Hell is freezing cold like people who are unfeeling and love is warm hot and fuzzy. right?

The polarity that we are seeing is also being created and used and promoted by the…

Typically, when we see the Queen of Pentacles show up, especially on a weekend, I am all about the Mom vibe. You know, the nurturer, whether it be you, or someone who is a Mother figure to you, this is always someone you can count on to provide no matter how good or bad things may be. It is always a good indicator that you should pick up the phone and take the time to check on your own Mom, for she will be your Mom no matter how old you are.

However, at this point in time, the Queen of Pentacles is so much more. Venus, currently in Scorpio, will retrograde in just five short days, not to go direct until November 16. Venus is the Divine Feminine, and themes around women have been more than prevalent as of late and have occupied the headlines. Do not expect this…

What will you do if the Lights go out?
The internet stops?
Will you stay in?
Will you focus on your Breath?

You can look at this card two different ways today, and I firmly believe it has everything to do with where you currently stand on your path. The Knight of Swords can be a rather impulsive lass, often rushing headlong into a situation without proper forethought, which can lead to consequences along the way. The spirit and bravery of this Knight is to be commended, even if oftentimes misguided. But, he is not always hasty.

Those of you out there who have already overcome so much adversity in your life will truly be able to appreciate this card today. When challenges arise, that veritable sh*tstorm, if you will, you are more than ready and capable to meet it headlong. Plow your way through any obstacles which stand in your way of reaching your goals. Challenges? What challenges?

See you here tomorrow!

Source:  Vision Quest Tarot

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Here it is again! The 8 of Swords holds the record for most appearances, I believe! However, in the last couple of weeks, both the cards and the energies present, have been pushing you to break out, whether it be a situation, or your comfort zone. As the day begins, you are still under the Aries Moon, where the Full Moon occurred, but it is void and will be moving into Taurus.

This is a card of feeling trapped, powerless, and not being able to see your way out of a situation. The answers exist, but it may require some thinking out of the box on your part. Truly the only thing that can stop you is you. If you get up every day believing that you can’t fix somethings, or that it will never change, then it never will. Release yourself from this mindset. This is a very mental…

This card always seems to have a way of showing up at the precise moment necessary. We are still under the influence of the powerful Aries Full Moon, and today, the Aries Moon will be squaring off with Pluto, a rather moody aspect, and for most of your day it will also be void-of-course. The Aries Moon resembles anything but the Temperance card, rather quite the opposite.

Temperance is here to remind us to be patient, mostly with ourselves, and to seek the balance from within, which is needed in the day-to-day grind. It is possibly showing here, a focus, all too in one direction, as Aries tends to be impulsive and rushing headlong into things, thus forgetting everything else. Temperance preaches moderation, so today could feel like a test of you trying to remain balanced in your behavior, while Aries is trying to distract you with one particular thing…