Full Moon on October 26th…

On October 26th, we have a Full Moon in Taurus at 2 degrees. The Full Moon is 180- 224 degrees ahead of the Sun. Life is full but a tension exists between the Sun in Scorpio and the Moon in Taurus or the Yin and Yang energy.

Taurus is generally considered yin energy, associated with earthiness, stability, and sensuality. Scorpio is typically associated with yang energy, which embodies qualities like intensity, depth, and assertiveness.

The focus is on themes of stability, sensuality, and abundance. It pushes us to face our fears and look at the power struggles around us. The square with Mars gives us the opportunity to embrace a more authentic expression of our values. This Full Moon is a wonderful opportunity to find harmony amid any challenges.

The 4 of Swords…

I once heard someone discuss how baby chicks, as soon as they hatch, instinctively sense danger and hide in the shadow of a hawk, even before they have any training from their mother.

Tarot operates similarly; it helps us uncover the hidden meanings of our unconscious thoughts.

In astrology, each zodiac sign (like Aries, Taurus, Gemini, etc.) is divided into three sections, each containing 10 degrees. These sections are called decans (from the Greek word for “ten”).

The 4 of Swords decan runs from October 13th to October 22nd. I use the decan for timing: when something will happen and what to look for.

The 4 of Swords is an air element; it tells the story of the Justice card. T. Susie Chang stated, “The fours offer a moment of temporary stability where we gather our resources for the next critical stage of development.”

I usually see the 4 of Swords as a time when we gather our strength for the journey.

The 2026 election…

The New Moon in Libra on October 10th.

The Libra New Moon marks a seed moment, the beginning of a new cycle. We get 12 New Moons and Full Moons a year, and when one falls in your chart angles, it feels stronger and matters more. Most years have 12 new moons and 12 full moons; if we get 13 New Moons or 13 full moons, the last one is sometimes called a Blue Moon. It doesn’t always happen.

Mars is opposite Pluto, and 4 degrees is the hot point in Aquarius and Leo, Scorpio, and Taurus. Life is moving fast, and a big change is coming. It is an explosive time right now, and it reflects this month’s astrology.

Pluto in Aquarius will station direct on October 16th and will therefore feel stronger. The days when a planet is stationary (when it turns direct and when it turns retrograde) are often considered the most intense or significant in astrology.

Venus is retrograde too, reflecting women’s issues. Where do we stand in relationships? Venus retrograde can signify a big change in the elections like it did in November 2018,+ but with Mercury retrograde misinformation.

In 2018, the Democratic Party gained control of the House, flipping a significant number of seats from the Republicans. This ended the Republican majority in the House that had existed since 2011.

All of these aspects will be present during the U.S. election, and Mercury will be retrograde too! I think it is safe to say the election will not go smoothly.