New / Full Moons: Full 26th Oct in Taurus New 9th Nov in Scorpio Full 24th Nov in Gemini
When the Sydney Opera House opened in 1973, its extraordinary design was unlike anything the world had ever seen. Today, it's difficult to imagine Sydney without those famous white sails. As retrograde Venus (beauty and values) squares forward-moving Pluto, we're reminded that unfamiliar ideas don't always receive an enthusiastic welcome. Sometimes we need time to appreciate what challenges our expectations. What unsettles you today could hold the key to a life-improving idea.
If life is a journey... where is the map? Actually, it exists! Secretly, silently, it was issued by the cosmos at the very moment when you first arrived on this planet. If you've never seen your full personal birth chart, it's time you knew what it contained. It's a complete map of the sky as it looked, from your birthplace, at the exact minute you were born. It contains valuable information about your past, your present... and your future potential. It will tell you what makes you unique - and where your greatest opportunities and talents lie. Download yours now. Click here!
Some plants look completely finished when winter arrives. Their leaves disappear, their stems retreat and there's little evidence of the life hidden in the soil. Yet when conditions change, up they come again. Today, don't assume something you've lost is gone for good. As retrograde Venus squares forward-moving Pluto, an old feeling, interest or connection shows signs of life. What's re-emerging has been changed by time - and so have you. If you give this space to grow differently, you'll nurture something that brings joy.
The issue with living in a fairy-tale-like palace is that those enormous rooms take a lot of furnishing - and you can just imagine the heating bills! Even if you're not dreaming of upscaling your accommodation in such an extreme way, this example reminds us that ideals are much more appealing when we don't have to think about their practicalities. As your retrograde ruler squares Pluto, if something doesn't match the picture you had in mind, appreciating reality (rather than comparing it with a fantasy) will spark magic.
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Difficult life phases have a strange way of convincing us they're permanent. When we're caught up in a problem, it's hard to imagine ever being in a place where we'll be able to look back and wonder why/how it consumed so much time/energy. If something is weighing on your mind today, try borrowing some reassurance from your future self. Imagine looking back at this moment from a happier place. What advice would you give yourself? The reality is that a tricky situation is already shifting. You're about to have reasons to feel hopeful.
Even though we share characteristics with our blood relatives, individual genetic codes ensure we're all unique. Even identical twins have different fingerprints. And in a similar way, even when we share adventures and challenges with other people, we experience them differently. Today, rather than measuring your progress against someone else's, focus on what's developing in your world. Here comes an opportunity that suits your circumstances, abilities and needs. Trust your path; it's leading somewhere that's right for you.
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The idea that 'necessity is the mother of invention' can be traced back to the Ancient Greek philosophers. And it's easy to see why this concept has endured. When we 'need' something, we're forced to be more imaginative. Today, instead of wishing you had more time, information or resources, think about how current restrictions are encouraging you to get creative. It's because you're being pushed that inspiration will strike. The pressure you're experiencing is going to help you find an elegant way to solve a problem.
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The problem with changing direction is that it involves accepting the fact that continuing along the same route won't take us where we want to go. You've already reached that realisation. Now, you need to resist the temptation to keep checking to see if your new approach is right. Today calls for steady progress rather than a rethink. You don't need absolute certainty about where you're heading towards. If you calmly respond to what unfolds, before long, you'll have evidence that everything is how it should be.
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Can something be difficult and promising at the same time? Of course! Many worthwhile developments arrive with complications attached. As your ruler retrograde Venus squares forward-moving Pluto, don't mistake the effort you're investing in a situation as evidence that something is wrong. You might need to make an adjustment, but the potential on offer is real and significant. Your task is to stay focused and keep nurturing what's working. Something valuable is already starting to show signs of promise. Give it the time it deserves.
We judge past decisions using information we didn't possess at the time we made them. No wonder some of our choices look questionable in hindsight! Yet even apparent mistakes can take us somewhere we needed to go, introduce us to someone important or teach us something we couldn't have learned another way. As retrograde Venus in your sign squares your forward-moving ruler, Pluto, it invites you to reconsider something you regret. You'll see that a 'wrong turn' is contributing to something that's now going surprisingly right.
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Urgency has a way of making itself sound important. A message arrives, someone needs an answer, or a minor drama demands immediate attention. Before you know it, your plans have been pushed aside while you deal with other people's priorities. Today, resist being swept into action just because someone creates a sense of haste. Give yourself enough time to decide what deserves your energy. Something you've been hoping to pursue needs space to develop. And you can create it by being selective about where you focus.
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Not every good thing in your life happened because you carefully planned it. Some opportunities appeared unexpectedly. Certain people arrived at the right moment. And circumstances you couldn't possibly have arranged somehow worked in your favour. Which doesn't mean you can sit back and expect the universe to organise everything! But it's reason to have faith. You don't have to control every detail of a situation that's concerning you. Do what you can, then leave some room for life to make its contribution.
During the US Gold Rush, when new settlements developed, systems of law had to adapt and adjust. Arrangements that worked for a few people weren't necessarily adequate when a community became larger/more complex. Similarly, we create routines, rules and agreements to suit particular circumstances. But sometimes, we follow them long after circumstances have changed. As Pluto in your sign squares Venus, if you reassess one of yours, you'll develop a system that better suits the person you're becoming.
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Student pilots don't climb into a cockpit and hope for the best. They study, practise procedures, plan their routes and learn what to do when circumstances change. Being cautious is part of what enables them to fly safely. If you're contemplating an adventure, feeling nervous doesn't mean you're unprepared. And don't let someone else's anxiety be your reason for staying grounded. You've checked what needs checking. Trust what you've learned, spread your metaphorical wings, and enjoy where they take you.
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