This month invites us to slow down,
Come back into our bodies and pay attention to what's becoming clearer within us As we move through October,
We'll explore our values,
Relationships,
Inner authority and the simple practices that can help us feel more grounded and present.
You may find yourself noticing what feels true for you now what you're ready to nurture and where you're being invited to move forward between each transition,
You're invited to take a conscious breath giving your mind and nervous system space to integrate as always,
Take from this forecast what feels useful to you there's no right or wrong way to work with these energies So,
Let's begin.
Take a slow comfortable breath in and allow your exhale to soften your whole body.
Our journey into October opens with a significant inward turn with Venus entering retrograde on the 3rd.
Venus retrograde can be a useful time to reflect on your relationships,
Your values and what really matters to you.
Rather than looking outside yourself for reassurance or validation,
You might find yourself becoming more aware of what you actually want and need.
You may also notice that some old feelings or relationship patterns come back into your awareness.
If this is the case,
Simply notice what's arising and allow yourself some time to understand it.
Take a moment to consider.
What brings you a genuine sense of contentment?
And as you sit quietly notice your breathing Is your breath naturally steady or are you holding tension somewhere in your body?
Simply notice what is present with gentle curiosity.
For these opening days of the month.
You might find it helpful to spend a few moments each day sitting quietly with your hands resting open on your lap.
Bring your attention to your palms Notice their temperature,
Any sensations you can feel and the simple physical experience of having your hands resting there and then take a quiet moment to listen within and notice what comes to you.
Welcome whatever comes to mind,
Giving yourself space to sit with it give yourself permission to simply be with the experience take a slow nourishing breath in And breathe out gently.
On the 10th of October we have the new moon in Libra.
The new moon is traditionally a good time to pause and consider what you would like to nurture as you move into the next lunar cycle.
With this new moon you may find yourself reflecting on balance,
Particularly the balance between your own needs and the needs of others.
For now,
Simply sit with the following questions and notice what becomes clearer.
Sometimes simply becoming aware of something is enough Are you giving too much in some areas of your life?
Are there places where you could allow yourself to receive more?
Are your thoughts,
Words and actions generally in alignment with what you know to be important to you.
Around the time of the new moon you may find it helpful to place one hand over your heart and the other over your lower abdomen.
Take a moment to settle into a comfortable position.
Notice your breathing beneath both hands of five natural breaths.
Allow your inhalation and exhalation to be comfortable and even.
Just allow yourself to settle.
And if it feels appropriate.
Quietly repeat.
I am centered.
I honor what is important to me.
You Take one more comfortable breath in and smoothly and effortlessly breathe out.
As we move toward the middle of October,
Pluto stations direct in Aquarius.
The exact timing of this transition will vary depending on your time zone,
So you may notice this shift at slightly different points in your day.
Pluto turning direct can be a useful point for reflecting on changes that have been taking place beneath the surface you may have become aware of something about yourself that you can no longer ignore.
Perhaps you've recognized an old pattern.
A belief.
Or a way of responding that no longer feels right for you.
Give change the space to unfold naturally while remaining attentive to what is emerging for you Notice where you are now and consider what feels like the most honest way forward.
On the 23rd of October,
The sun moves into Scorpio,
Bringing another opportunity to turn your attention inward,
Giving you the benefit of taking a little more time to listen to yourself so that you may reflect on what feels clearer to you now than previously.
If you feel the need to ground yourself during this period,
Bring your attention to your feet and feel the floor beneath you or if you're sitting,
Notice the support beneath your body take a moment to relax your shoulders and become aware of your spine quietly remind yourself I am here I am granted.
I can move forward one step at a time take a comfortable breath in and let the breath go.
As we move into the final week of October,
Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio on the 24th.
Mercury retrograde is often associated with revisiting,
Reviewing,
And reflecting rather than rushing ahead.
You might find yourself thinking about conversations,
Decisions or situations from the past.
If something comes back into your awareness,
You don't necessarily have to act on it immediately.
Give yourself time.
Listen.
And notice what you understand now that perhaps you couldn't see before.
On the 25th or 26th,
Depending on your time zone,
We have the full Hunter's Moon in Taurus.
Taurus brings our attention back to the physical world.
Our bodies,
Our senses,
Our surroundings and the simple things that help us feel settled.
This can be a lovely opportunity to step away from too much thinking and reconnect with physical experience.
At the time of the peaking fullness of the moon,
You might sit quietly with your hands resting in your lap,
Holding a stone,
A crystal or another natural object.
Notice its weight its temperature.
Its texture.
Let each sensation simply be part of your experience as you remain present within your body.
You might like to say quietly to yourself.
I am here.
I am safe in this moment.
I allow myself to be present take a slow deep breath in and as you release it know that you are steady,
Centered and exactly where you need to be right now As October comes to an end,
You may notice that the overall theme of this month has been less about doing and more about noticing.
Noticing what you value noticing what your body is telling you noticing where you're giving too much or holding on too tightly and noticing what feels true for you now it's important to allow yourself to move through these changes at your own pace take another slow breath in and as you breathe out allow yourself to settle into this moment thank you for spending this time with me you're always welcome to return to this space whenever you need a moment to pause,
Breathe and reconnect with yourself whatever the month or year October brings you the opportunity to know yourself on a deeper level,
To find greater steadiness and to create a little more space simply to be.
Go gently.
Namaste.
