October 2014 horoscope - Scorpio

I follow the sidereal/Vedic calendar; this is the October 2014 horoscope for birthdays from 16^th November to 15^th December or Scorpio Ascendants and Moons

Scorpio, Mars is in your own sign, turning on your sex appeal and making sure everyone, and I mean everyone gets a taste of your assertive nature. This can be a busy and even stressful time for you when you are so much in demand, when your physical presence is required! In any case, it’s an energetic time and with Jupiter in a good angle to your sign these days, it’s also an optimistic time and expansive time. For single Scorpios, this is great time to make connections and let (a lot of) romance into your life. Especially as the eclipse cycle hits your romance sector this month.

The lunar eclipse on 8^th October in Pisces and the area of your chart to do with true love, romance, children and fun and brings things to light here. Lunar eclipses are very potent full Moons and because of the opposition of the Sun and Moon, are relationship-oriented. The full Moon brings things to light and with an eclipse, may involve some sort of a crisis. It's a time when a need or want becomes so intense, you can't ignore it. This can come from within yourself or from external sources - most likely a partner. If you are single, then the gap in your life due to a lack of a relationship, makes it presence felt - if a partnership is indeed what you want. Uranus is involved in the eclipse, so things you've been feeling, thoughts you've had come bubbling up to the surface. Thoughts and feelings that you've started to be aware of at the turn of the year and throughout January 2014. In your case, again, it has to do with children, creativity and self-expression but also any speculative ventures that require a certain amount of risk. For some Scorpios, this lunar eclipse also brings some sudden changes into your work life but more on the positive side with an award, an accolade or a promotion coming your way. Although Mercury going backwards in the sky from 5^th to 25^th October 2014 and discussions about promotions, announcements and long-term projects require some going back and forth, it’ll be a somewhat frustrating but necessary exercise. You’ll be going over old ground until the end of October but at the same time, you’ll discover aspects you hadn’t noticed before. With Uranus in opposition, these new bits of information and detail could spring out of the ground quite suddenly – these ‘bits of information’ are around groups of friends, projects, group involvements, joint finances, profits and for some, discussions about family money with mostly older siblings.

This cycle is in the naksahtra of Revati, ruled by Mercury. Some of the meanings of Revati are the Shining One, the Protector of Herds and Wealth and the one descended from a wealthy family. So, Revati is a Shining Light who shows the Path to others. Although part of the eclipse, this full Moon is considered a rather lucky one where we are able to move freely from one mental engagement to the next, like a monkey with long agile arms swinging from one tree branch to the next. This is particularly good for all creative things you want to build, work on, produce and handle, put down on paper or even dream about.

The new Moon on 23^rd October in the area of your chart to do with intuition, dreams and working behind the scenes really is a wave goodbye to Saturn and in your case also a final realisation or a final letting go. Over the past two and half years, you had to learn to let go of something, someone or certain behaviour patterns but the realisation only crept up on your slowly. Saturn leaves this area of your chart next month not to return for another 29 - 30 years and will leave you with just this realisation of what it is you need to change about yourself, your attitude and expectations – this will be your job for the next two and a half years from next month onwards impacting your relationships, yourself and your home life. As unwelcome as it sounds, it’ll be a necessary experience and ultimately rewarding process. Have a great month, Scorpio!

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