New / Full Moons: New 10th Oct in Libra Full 26th Oct in Taurus New 9th Nov in Scorpio
In 1959, we saw the first images of the far side of the Moon. Until then, this mysterious landscape had been hidden from earthly view. Today's Mercury/Venus conjunction encourages discoveries of a more human kind. Conversations can reveal feelings, motivations and possibilities that have been difficult to see/understand. What we discover won't necessarily be new. But by viewing a situation from a different perspective, something mysterious can become surprisingly reassuring.
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Solving a problem quickly is satisfying. But solving it in a way that prevents the same problem returning is even better. You've already worked out how to deal with an awkward situation. Now, as Mercury and Venus conjoin in Scorpio, a conversation can help you turn your clever solution into something more lasting. Be open to someone else's perspective; they might notice an advantage you haven't considered, or suggest a small tweak that makes your idea much more effective. You'll create something that works brilliantly.
Where's the emergency exit when you need it? Where's the trapdoor that opens beneath your feet and transports you somewhere peaceful? And why hasn't anyone invented a button that instantly removes us from complicated situations? Before you start searching for one, there's an easier option. As Mercury and your ruler meet in your opposite sign, you don't need a dramatic change of direction. Say what you need to say and give someone the chance to respond. The simplest way forwards will turn out to be the best.
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Who needs a crystal ball when you've got powers of prescience? You don't need to gaze into the future today. As your ruler conjuncts Venus, something you hear, notice or suddenly understand provides an intriguing clue about what's coming next. You've been picking up pieces of intel without realising how they fit together. Now, that the picture is becoming clear, don't dismiss an idea just because it arrives unexpectedly. What looks like an inspired prediction is an excellent observation. It points to a promising possibility.
When someone we care about is struggling, we want to make things better. Which is why we offer advice, suggest solutions and occasionally start solving problems we haven't been asked to solve. Yet support comes in many forms. Under the Mercury/Venus conjunction, rather than assuming you know what someone needs from you, ask. A thoughtful question can achieve much more than an impressive solution today. By giving someone space to tell you what would genuinely help, you'll make a meaningful difference to their world.
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Ask enough people for their opinion and eventually you'll find someone who tells you exactly what you want to hear. Keep asking, and you'll probably find someone who says the complete opposite! So how do you know which version to believe? As Mercury and Venus meet in Scorpio, pay attention to ideas that encourage understanding rather than anxiety. You don't need to pretend everything's perfect. Just remember that optimism can be every bit as realistic as pessimism. You're right to expect something good from today.
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There's no shortage of advice in the world. Whatever problem we're facing, someone's written a book about it, devised a strategy, or created a programme that will transform our lives. The difficulty is deciding which advice is actually useful. Today, as your ruler conjuncts Venus, you can cut through an overload of information and identify what applies to you. The best answer might be surprisingly simple. Once you stop considering every available option, you'll recognise the one that makes practical sense. Then you can get going.
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Some rules are essential. Others seem to have appeared from nowhere; we follow them because we've always followed them. As Mercury conjuncts your ruler in your neighbouring sign, what would happen if you did things differently? You don't need to stage a dramatic rebellion or shock anyone with outrageous behaviour. Just give yourself permission to ignore one unnecessary expectation. A small departure from your usual way of doing things could feel wonderfully liberating. And open up a surprisingly attractive possibility.
In Groundhog Day, Bill Murray's character keeps waking up to the same morning and repeating the same experiences. Yet eventually, although the circumstances don't change, he does - and the story moves forwards. As Mercury and Venus conjoin in your sign, a familiar situation doesn't need a dramatic overhaul. Just say something you wouldn't normally say. Or respond in a different way. Same people. Same circumstances. Different approach. This time, you can create a very different (happier) ending.
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When we're driving, tiny movements of the steering wheel can make a surprisingly big difference to where we eventually end up. The same principle applies to plans. We don't always need to stop, turn around or choose an entirely different destination. Today's Mercury/Venus conjunction brings information that helps you make a subtle course correction. By approaching your goal from a slightly different angle, you'll avoid an unnecessary complication, and find yourself on a much easier route.
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What would you do if you were in charge of the cosmos? Where would you begin? Useful though your organisational skills would be, they'd be tested to the max! Fortunately, your current responsibilities are more manageable. Today's Mercury/Venus conjunction enables you see that you've got more influence over a situation than you realise. You don't need to issue instructions or prove you know best. A thoughtful suggestion will be persuasive. Use your influence wisely. Someone is more receptive than you think.
Is it logical/sensible to want what you want? Hmmm... possibly not. But since when has every worthwhile ambition needed to pass the perfect practicality test? Some of the most interesting possibilities begin as ideas that others struggle to understand. In this positive cosmic climate, don't dismiss a desire because you can't explain how you'll achieve it. You don't need to ignore good advice. But don't let anyone extinguish your enthusiasm. Something that looks unrealistic is about to become much more achievable.
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A shopping list scribbled by someone famous can sell for thousands, while an exquisitely written note by someone unknown might be worth nothing. Which proves that price and value are very different things. Today's Mercury/Venus conjunction encourages you to consider the way you measure something in your world. What looks impressive isn't necessarily precious; and what seems ordinary might be irreplaceable. Something you're taking for granted has potential. Give it more attention and you'll discover its worth.
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