October Stars first half and the Solar Eclipse

Venus & Vesta looks at the intense planetary activity for the first two weeks in October and the Solar Eclipse but starts by reflecting on the powerful Aries full moon that occurred at the end of September, emphasising its unique and independent nature. She then delves into the ongoing planetary aspects, such as the Neptune-led kite formation with Venus in Virgo, highlight the importance of discernment during this time. Venus & Vesta explores the upcoming solar eclipse in Libra, which looks at our past relationships and then Pluto Direct, which holds significance for America and its Pluto Return.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The Aries full moon on September 29th is a powerful and unique event, as it is not aspected to any other planets, it is alone amongst all the retrogrades, emphasising the idea of individuality and personal responsibility. With all the retrogrades drawing energy inwards are contrasted by the Aries full moon, which brings an ignition switch and is the opportunity to burn away old patterns and limitations. October starts with several long-standing aspects as well as a feisty set of x4 Yods, x1 Kite, x6 squares and x4 oppositions coming straight after the Aries Full Moon has explosive power. The kite formation with Neptune at the head, is a reminder to elevate our vibration so that humanity can transition to higher dimensions. The tail of the kite in Virgo emphasises that we can choose our own frequency and intention for how this might play out. Venus is finally leaving the shadow zone of her retrograde on 7th Oct and immediately is in a reckoning with Saturn, bringing commitment and levity to the journey onwards. Pluto finally goes direct from its position on the USA Pluto Return point, further intensifying the political situation in America and 'the West'. A Solar Eclipse in Aries on 14th October on the South Node in Libra will bring up previous times, or lifetimes when we have had conditioning keeping us compliant and we have had to make big compromises, sacrificing our own desires to make peace with family or partners. BEST MOMENTS "Burn that mother down burn it to the ground it's like put all that stuff that you found out about in the retrograde inner journey put it all in a bonfire of your making in your imagination" "Be watchful of your spoken word, be watchful of what you're thinking because that's what's going to create your vibe and that's what's going to create where we are all heading together." "Ask questions wisely and don't be afraid to ask those questions, even if they're going to be a bit of a truth bomb." Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venusandvesta/?hl=en   Website - https://www.venusandvesta.com  Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey.  Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.