Confronting the Inevitability of Change
October is always a huge month for business, economic and political fallout as Pluto, emblem of power and transformation, turns direct. This year the Pluto station occurs on Oct 14th. We've already been witnessing this with the news and shakeups in September.
As we just experienced a beginning eclipse on Sept 21st, we are "in between times" as we approach the main astrology of the month. Pluto stations twice a year in May and October so it is a regularly occurring event, but in early Aquarius, the shifts are profound because they deal with a changing zeitgeist. In this case, we are aware that technology is invading every aspect of life, oftentimes in deleterious ways. Official reports portend that the majority of jobs will be lost by 2030. Where does that leave us and an economy based on consumption? Even if we are lucky to retain our jobs, who will be our customers?
It is not likely that those in charge will make the necessary political and economic decisions that will help the average citizen. If we are determined and courageous we can fight for the chance to elevate the qualities of humans that cannot be replaced by machines - empathy, intuition, physical and emotional nurturance, original creativity. Respect for the "human touch" perhaps can be a bulwark against an uncaring automated virtual reality and the time to step into action will be next February after the Saturn/Neptune conjunction tears down one decaying world in order to build another.
Mercury into Scorpio Oct 7th and squares Pluto on Oct 8th
words of promise or problem
Late last month, Mars squared Pluto and this could have created friction and misunderstandings in your personal or professional affairs.
While not as powerful, Mercury also enters Scorpio on Oct 7th and promptly squares Pluto on the 8th. Can emotional words penetrate the cold technocratic lingo?
It is possible that there will be some correlation to the recent Mars Square Pluto, with, at the very least, a possible inkling into why you had to deal with this issue and also a potential resolution.
Where are you able to probe and gain an understanding of how power works?
ARIES - your magnetism can attract resources that allow you to escape a cold and harsh future
TAURUS - conversations with your partner help you discover a way to talk to your boss
GEMINI - taking care of your physical health improves your mental and spiritual bodies
CANCER - a romantic encounter releases you from the fear of being alone
LEO - a deep conversation or understanding of your past allows you to deftly manage your current partnership
VIRGO - learning to address matters with passion with improve your job prospects
LIBRA - if you can strongly relay your skill set, you can "win" the faceless creative behemoth
SCORPIO - speaking your truth dispels the pain of the past
SAGITTARIUS - accessing your intuition brings forth new creativity
CAPRICORN - your analysis of the future can affect your personal bottom line positively
AQUARIUS - a positive word from a supervisor provides you with renewed confidence to move forward
PISCES - delving into spiritual truths allows you to face the tyranny of the past
The Sun in Scorpio squares this same degree of Pluto on October 25th and we may gain more clarity on the news or thoughts that were raised early in the month.
Sun in Libra Venus enters on Oct 14th (day of Pluto direct)
Venus trine Pluto on Oct 15th
delight in beauty and civility
Meanwhile the more feminine energy of Libra (even though technically a masculine sign, we do associate Libra with diplomacy and style) also confronts the metallic facade of Pluto. Can beauty have any effect on rote mechanistic processes?
Quite possibly, yes, although admittedly this will not stop the onslaught of artificial art and constructs, determined to wipe away perfection.
Where is there a minor chance at temporary reconciliation or allowance of beauty?
ARIES - a kind word from a friend or colleague will uplift your doldrums about the future
TAURUS - your co-worker sees your efforts even if your boss or the corporation doesn't
GEMINI - a chance romantic encounter restores your faith in humanity for a second
CANCER - the comfort at home or from a daughter or parent overrides the worries about your finances
LEO - your friend or classmate is helpful when dealing with partnership issues
VIRGO - if you ask nicely, you may get that raise or more appreciation
LIBRA - you feel better about yourself and can overlook a lover's perfunctory comment
SCORPIO - your dreams will not succumb to cookie-cutter existence
SAGITTARIUS - a friend in your social circle lifts you out of dissatisfaction with a family member
CAPRICORN - a compliment from your boss helps even if the faceless company does not financially reward you
AQUARIUS - a fellow student or spiritual friend gives you confidence to move forward despite your doubts
PISCES - the promise of romance distracts you from fears about the future
Pluto direct in Aquarius 1 degree 10/14/25
your nemesis appears
This is the second stationary direct of Pluto in Aquarius in what will be a 20 year cycle. So every autumn until 2044 we will be faced with the ravages and/or transformations of Pluto. Since this is such a long-term cycle, it can take awhile for the nature of the transit to reveal itself to us personally as well as socio-politically.
Yet, we cannot escape the effects of Pluto when it traverses a house and in our lifetime, Pluto will occupy 4 or 5 houses in a lifetime. (Your birth time will determine which houses are affected).
Pluto stations tend to bring news of business successes or failings, mergers and bankruptcies. Power players enter or leave the picture. In the last 15 years, when Pluto was in Capricorn, it related to traditional corporations and patriarchal structures. Now, with Pluto in Aquarius, the "devil" is the impersonality of AI and the internet age. Those individuals who will be able to navigate the changes will rise to positions of influence whereas the old guard will fade away.
Based on your sign, where will the new technological changes demand attention:
ARIES - on social media and with professional organizations
TAURUS - in your career
GEMINI - in marketing and promotion, international sales
CANCER - in regard to your personal finances, investment strategies
LEO - in your relationships with others
VIRGO - in your work environment, in relation to health
LIBRA - in relation to your children or creative endeavors
SCORPIO - in how and where you live
SAGITTARIUS - in your communications
CAPRICORN - in your money-making capacities
AQUARIUS - in your next incarnation of self
PISCES - in excavating old trauma, possibly generational
Pluto takes a long time to travel through a house and, hence, these changes are slow and long-reaching. Your life is generally permanently altered and your understanding of the world is deepened, many times through loss. But the loss was of an old potentially inauthentic part of your self or situation and once you rebound, you are stronger and wiser.
The battle before us all is to cherish and retain our humanity in the face of dehumanizing forces of automation and artificial intelligence. And the key word is "artificial". For those lost in AL relationships or immersion into chat GPT, they will lose touch with the most essential part of themselves. What false god will take the place of our divinely conceived universe?
We will have the next 20 years to sort this out but the fear is that we won't miss the magic and synchronicity until it's gone. Stay vigilant and grounded in self and you will survive and transcend this next test of humankind.
Sun in Libra square Jupiter in Cancer Oct 15th - 20th (at world axis degree of 22 cardinal)
excesses and possible opportunities abound
Despite life's harshness, we do get reprieves in the form of beauty and caring. The Sun in Libra is quite social and charming, loving the finer things in life. With Jupiter squaring this energy, we are oftentimes driven to excess and spending. Yet, we can't do without these "treats" as they do feed the soul.
Relationships and finding home become two areas of importance at these times and if single, this requires moving out of isolation, getting dressed up and going out with friends and colleagues. For a moment, we can forget the world is ending and believe in love and the future.
How to take advantage of this generous and over the top energy even as we deal with more serious and critical issues?
ARIES - one partnership in particular can improve your home life and sense of emotional security
TAURUS - your coworker praises your creativity and others notice
GEMINI - your creativity brings in more money
CANCER - your home life is the envy of all and gives you more confidence in general, with real estate you can name the price
LEO - speaking well of others brings you good karma
VIRGO - you have abundant skill and charm, decide who you want to socialize with
LIBRA - superiors up will be impressed by you if you remain gracious and confident
SCORPIO - there's a chance to finally open to romance through believing in true love rather than closing your heart
SAGITTARIUS - your visibility online may lead to business or romantic offers
CAPRICORN - the quality of your significant relationship can have positive bearing on your professional life
AQUARIUS - displaying your intelligence and perspective aids in your job search
PISCES - there are very attractive people drawn to your heart and creativity
Now Jupiter can be over the top and, in this instance, if you do not employ proper boundaries, even the luck can turn into greed or overspending. So despite the very positive opportunities that are on offer, pay attention to your financial limits in the areas being highlighted.
Neptune back into Pisces Oct 23rd for last time
where have we deceived ourselves?
For the past 15 years, we have been emotionally swimming in the nebulous waters of Pisces. The planet Neptune is most at home in this sign, but as both deal with the irrational realm, it has been hard to determine what is actually happening at any given moment in time. Dreams, illusions, unity consciousness and god complexes are all parts of the Neptunian/Piscean archetype. While we usually consider God to have religious overtones, for the last 5 years or so, "the science' has taken on the mantle of undisputed truth.
We can fall in love or in thrall of anything and in the presence of ubiquitous social media content, we may have developed relationships with people and entities that obscure who they really are or what they really stand for. Of course, this includes so-called saviors or prophets, even if such people are only stand-ins for the real thing.
Throughout this period which began in 2011, we have become acutely aware of victimization and various therapies, while concurrently being swamped with pharmaceuticals, also Neptunian in nature. Neptune and Pisces are notorious for encouraging escapism through addiction and it would behoove us to get clean and sober of whatever habit or behavior that is disrupting our life force energy.
The Neptune in Pisces transit, which occurs every 165 years, is a necessary period of searching for answers, outside of so-called reality. During the last cycle in the late 1880's there was a rise of spiritualism and mediumship. The impetus to find God may be honorable but the end result may be disillusionment, particularly if we give our power away to other people and forces.
Now we may be forced to face reality and realize the dream was actually a nightmare or an illusion.
What is the truth - about anything? What is the use of finding out? Helplessness and ennui are also emblematic of this transit and in many cases, we did need to let go and let god.
But this year, there have been inklings of a new, more fierce world on the horizon and we are subliminally aware that we must grow up now and face the music and the truth - which is that God or the divine resides within us - as light and beauty are part of a core inner knowing.
We will need to harness that power to bring into form a more grounded experience of reality and the ability to create directly from source rather than from ego or illusion.
So these last few months of the year into early 2026 are times to clear up the last 15 years of disillusionment and distractions so that we have a clean slate to take action next year.
Where have you been alternatively transported or derailed in the last decade and 1/2 regarding your view of reality?
ARIES - in addressing your fears and acceptance of family karma
TAURUS - in trying to find your place in the media landscape, how do you envision the future?
GEMINI - in your pursuit of professional goals, do they feed your soul?
CANCER - in questioning your family of origin's cultural or religious imprint, what do you actually believe in?
LEO - in accruing joint finances or how to partner with others
VIRGO - in discovering why you attract certain partners and who may be your rightful mate
LIBRA - in discerning a proper work life balance, how does your mental state affect your physical health?
SCORPIO - in following your muse or various love interests, has this led to transcendence or disappointment?
SAGITTARIUS - in determining where you geographically belong, who is your real tribe?
CAPRICORN - in trying to figure out how your mind works, how your childhood impacted your life and mode of thinking
AQUARIUS - in attempting to discover your true talents, how to make money
PISCES - in figuring out who you really are. What lies or misconceptions do you have about yourself?
The remaining months of 2025 will feature a heavy overlay of these respective themes and, at times, it can feel like anything - or nothing - is possible. This is when, after a period of mourning and surrender have occurred, that we can sit quietly and hear what our heart and soul are quietly proclaiming. This inner voice, if followed with integrity, will lead us to the threshold of the next grand adventure of clarity, courage and action over the next decade.