OCTOBER 21, 2019
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Void-of-Course, Cancer Moon. The Moon will stay in that mode until it crosses the Leo cusp at 12:29 pm (EST) on Monday. The Sun changes signs this week; it will move from Libra to Scorpio at 1:20 pm, on Wednesday, October 23rd. Thinking about how to frame this week’s introduction, I thought it might be helpful to give you a rundown on what happens when the Scorpionic bandwagon rolls into town.
The Sun’s entrance into Scorpio is hard to miss if you’ve got your eyes peeled. The trees stand naked against the bare landscape, the sky turns gray, the atmosphere gets raw, and all of a sudden the earth that was once beautiful and alive feels more like a gothic cemetery. What fascinates me about this part of the yearly cycle is that the minute we leave the sweetness and light that’s all part of the Libran frequency we get sucker-punched by something dark and ruthless.
Late October marks the beginning of what was once known as “The Meat Harvest”. If it sounds bloodthirsty and cruel, keep in mind that life has a million different faces. While many of us nowadays consider it barbaric to hunt, back in the old times people didn’t intellectualize about these things. For them, at this time of year, death and dying were the name of the game.
So, how in God’s name did the architects of the zodiac expect us to go from the love frequency that flows through the Libran archetype, to the dark and deadly vibe that characterizes the sign of the Scorpion? What’s the explanation for all of this? The truth is, love and death are intimately entwined. The Victorians referred to the deepest moments of lovemaking as, ‘The Little Death’. Anyone who’s ever really been in love understands this. In those moments we surrender our own separateness in order to merge into Oneness with another human being. On some level, something in us has to die to feel love.
The most important pagan cross quarter is only two weeks away. Halloween or “Samhain” is the Wiccan New Year. When the Christians took charge of our religious constructs they were well aware of what this passage meant to the Pagans. They turned Halloween into a joke but they invented All Saints Day, or “The Day of the Dead” and slipped it in on November 1st, just so the heathens would feel at home with the “New Religion”.
The Wiccan take on October 31st is that it’s a time to bury the past in preparation for the future. Halloween is a ritual that honors the passing of all the dreams we have created and a celebration of the new life will spring forth from them in the next cycle. Mythologically speaking, October 31st is the point where Ceres parts ways with her daughter Persephone and sends her down into the “Underworld” to live with Hades, her father. What we’re supposed to do between Samhain and the Winter Solstice is travel deep into our own underworld and acquaint ourselves with all the issues that stand between us and the full development of the dreams that we will birth in the coming year.
As nature’s light decreases, the darkness that shrouds us is a sign that we can only go within to find a different kind of light. I’ve heard it said that the only way you can really begin to see is in total darkness. And that may be true because it’s the issues of our shadow self that keep us from being fully who we are. And if we don’t use this time to look them over one last time and close the vault on whatever they represent we won’t evolve. By the time the sun returns on the Winter Solstice we should have enough clarity about what lies beneath to move forward unencumbered by it.
The real meaning and the beauty behind all of the Halloween traditions has been lost. We dress up in ghoulish costumes, we carve up pumpkins and light them with candles, we put the focus on all kinds of sinister stuff but we’re oblivious to ‘Why?’ In the Old Times the reason everyone wore Halloween costumes was so that on “New Year’s” night they could embody the image of what they saw themselves becoming in the next cycle. It was a magical way to imprint what they wanted for themselves into the universal matrix. Hollowed out pumpkins were symbols for the womb of the Great Mother. The candles placed inside them were a sign to all that the light at this time of year is shining from within. The skeletons, and the emphasis on “creepy” things had to do with owning our greatest fears. All that dark stuff has its place and is just as rich and valuable as the sweetness and light.
The real beauty of this cross quarter and the season it holds sway over is that it’s the point where the darker forces meet and become one with whatever it is that we do want to acknowledge. And when you erase the line that separates good and bad, fear and love, and life and death you see that it’s all just God here. The deeper reasons behind why the Pagans knew enough to honor Halloween are shrouded by whatever has caused us to forget. But somewhere inside we know what the truth is - because it’s more powerful than the forces that have kept it hidden. Don’t expect to be on top of things for the next month or so. Explore the passageways that you’ve closed yourself off to and make every effort to see what’s in them. Think about what you don’t want to see and ask yourself why it scares you so much. Bring all of it into the light and embrace it. When you do you’ll discover that absolutely everything about you is Godlike.
Forgive me for beating this drum ahead of the curb. I figure it’s a good idea to keep these thoughts in mind and do something to prepare ourselves before Halloween arrives. It ain’t just about ‘Trick-or-Treat’. The next two weeks are powerful. They will include a New, Scorpio Moon on October 27th. Let your prayers and your dreams for the future come to life. By the time you suit up on Halloween night, hopefully you will be clear enough in your heart and mind to imprint all that is in your highest good into the unified field and open the space for those things to manifest in the coming year. Let me leave you with that and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
Horoscopes
ARIES: March 21 – April 20
This may be a test, but you have so much going for you it doesn't even matter; all you need to do is keep steering the course and watch out for anything that no longer serves your higher purpose. That's all everything comes down to. Building to a climax is usually attended with a choice or two. There are so many variables it would be hard to tell you what this is really all about. Let's just say that your purpose is close at hand and your world is opening up to make room for a larger, greater version of yourself. Inside all of this change you are about to reinvent yourself.
TAURUS: April 21 – May 20
Reckoning with our blind spots is one of those things that we can never be sure about. You thought you had yourself all figured out until lately. There is an amazing amount of weight bearing down on you. At the moment you've got everything it takes to cope beautifully with a situation that has outdone your experience and comprehension. I think they call this, 'The Big Stuff'. For you, it is what it is; but underneath it all, whatever's going on is blessing you with a chance to finally come to terms with what you would never be able to see until it got this intense.
GEMINI: May 21 – June 20
Something has come at you with both barrels and you’re not quite sure what to make of it. Don’t over analyze that which is beyond comprehension; this is one of those lessons that has to be lived and seen in retrospect before you will ever understand it. Whatever comes out of this will depend on how you respond to the unexpected. It looks to me like you have to find a way to detach from everything, just long enough to get your bearings and recognize that this is a huge turning point, upon which hinges the rest of your life. Take a deep breath and let your spirit show you the way.
CANCER: June 21 – July 20
You are torn between things that give you a sense of security and things that make your heart sing. Eventually all of us have to choose between the two. The commonly held belief that life works better when we stay tuned to the old programs is a myth. At this point you are clear that the new direction lies in a realm that will require you to shift gears and follow your own path. Don’t let fear keep you from breaking the rules. You’ve spent half of your life being a good doobie. The rest of it won’t bear fruit if you’re too timid to toss out the mold and follow your bliss.
LEO: July 21 – August 20
So much has come together you are up to your neck in opportunities. The way things look your faith has been restored to the point where you can finally forgive yourself for living in doubt. If that doesn’t fit, maybe it's more accurate to say that you have your own way of doing things and you've finally learned to be OK with it. Don't let other people's judgments get to you. However you decide to define your craziness, never let yourself go to the place that can't remember how to love it. Your creative spark is alive. Hopefully you can get off the boat long enough to feed it.
VIRGO: August 21 – September 20
The last few months have taught you a lot about compassion. You see so much, maybe more than you need to, about people and things. At this point you're ready to forgive, forget, let everything go, and/or move on. What's up on the horizon is another story. You're totally clear about what everyone else wants. You know exactly what they need to be shooting for. Your own story is more of a mystery. Signs up ahead tell me that you are ready to step off the beaten path and head off to the place where you future plans lie resting where you least expect to find them.
LIBRA: September 21 – October 20
New beginnings and new connections are already changing the scenery. Part of it has to do with the ways in which your willingness to do whatever it takes to open your heart has turned the heads of those who never thought they would get lucky enough to be here for this. The issues of the past have evaporated in the face of whatever allows us to let them go. Old stories, old fears, and unhappy endings have traded places with the realization that holding on to them has cost you more than what it takes to look it all in the eye and exchange it for true love and a whole new life.
SCORPIO: October 21 – November 20
Between your relationships and your issues with larger forces that don't look like they're going to quit any time soon, you're caught in a vise that doesn't give you much breathing room. Don't waste your energy trying to make it all perfect. You may need to keep yourself focused on the bottom line much longer than you expected to. For others, there is about to be an upswing that will provide you with the momentum and the enthusiasm to start over. Either way, don't obsess about your $$ situation. Let it be, and remain philosophical about the fact that everything ebbs and flows.
SAGITTARIUS: November 21 – December 20
This has gotten so big you're still trying to figure out how you got here. I have a feeling it's going to get better. A wave of aspects that are known to be benefic are about to touch your life with relative levels of increase. Under these influences you might even gain a little weight! Even those of you with long-lived scarcity trips will have a little more fat in the pan. How you want to play this is up to you but don't set limits on the wish factor. I would highly recommend, taking a cruise, signing up for a course in metaphysics, or flying off to Reno with your luck in hand.
CAPRICORN: December 21 - January 20
More than a few things just got blown out of the water. One move was all it took to totally alter the scenery. Others are either shaking in their boots, or grateful to you for having the guts to deal with what no one dared to face. As the truth continues to surface more changes are in store for you, and for those close to you. It will take another 6 months to get your bearings. Between now and then your instincts and your discernment switch need to remain ‘ON’. You’ve stirred the pot in a big way. Strap yourself in. Be ready for anything. What happens next could make or break you.
AQUARIUS: January 21 – February 20
This moment in time is fraught with tension that feels a little too non-stop. You wonder if there’s any point to it all because there doesn't seem to be enough time to absorb an experience before you're in the middle of the next thing. The deeper issues that lie at the heart of all of this require more attention than you have to give them. If a few days of retreat is at all possible, and if you're in the mood to get to the bottom of it, take some time off. If life has you by the Clock, the best you can do is to pay the Piper only what he deserves and give whatever you’ve got left to your Self.
PISCES: February 21 – March 20
There’s a lot of cross town traffic pitting an internal gridlock against an overdose of external activity. It feels overwhelming at times. Inside these changes your job is to find a way to stay centered. Some things are a higher priority. Having enough clarity to know what matters most will be your saving grace. There’s no doubt about the fact that you are up to your eyeballs, but it’s part of the deal right now. As long as you don’t get snarled up in the details, or distracted by those who talk out of both sides of their mouth, you will come out of this tail spin in one piece.
Copyright - Cal Garrison: 2019: ©
The Sun’s entrance into Scorpio is hard to miss if you’ve got your eyes peeled. The trees stand naked against the bare landscape, the sky turns gray, the atmosphere gets raw, and all of a sudden the earth that was once beautiful and alive feels more like a gothic cemetery. What fascinates me about this part of the yearly cycle is that the minute we leave the sweetness and light that’s all part of the Libran frequency we get sucker-punched by something dark and ruthless.
Late October marks the beginning of what was once known as “The Meat Harvest”. If it sounds bloodthirsty and cruel, keep in mind that life has a million different faces. While many of us nowadays consider it barbaric to hunt, back in the old times people didn’t intellectualize about these things. For them, at this time of year, death and dying were the name of the game.
So, how in God’s name did the architects of the zodiac expect us to go from the love frequency that flows through the Libran archetype, to the dark and deadly vibe that characterizes the sign of the Scorpion? What’s the explanation for all of this? The truth is, love and death are intimately entwined. The Victorians referred to the deepest moments of lovemaking as, ‘The Little Death’. Anyone who’s ever really been in love understands this. In those moments we surrender our own separateness in order to merge into Oneness with another human being. On some level, something in us has to die to feel love.
The most important pagan cross quarter is only two weeks away. Halloween or “Samhain” is the Wiccan New Year. When the Christians took charge of our religious constructs they were well aware of what this passage meant to the Pagans. They turned Halloween into a joke but they invented All Saints Day, or “The Day of the Dead” and slipped it in on November 1st, just so the heathens would feel at home with the “New Religion”.
The Wiccan take on October 31st is that it’s a time to bury the past in preparation for the future. Halloween is a ritual that honors the passing of all the dreams we have created and a celebration of the new life will spring forth from them in the next cycle. Mythologically speaking, October 31st is the point where Ceres parts ways with her daughter Persephone and sends her down into the “Underworld” to live with Hades, her father. What we’re supposed to do between Samhain and the Winter Solstice is travel deep into our own underworld and acquaint ourselves with all the issues that stand between us and the full development of the dreams that we will birth in the coming year.
As nature’s light decreases, the darkness that shrouds us is a sign that we can only go within to find a different kind of light. I’ve heard it said that the only way you can really begin to see is in total darkness. And that may be true because it’s the issues of our shadow self that keep us from being fully who we are. And if we don’t use this time to look them over one last time and close the vault on whatever they represent we won’t evolve. By the time the sun returns on the Winter Solstice we should have enough clarity about what lies beneath to move forward unencumbered by it.
The real meaning and the beauty behind all of the Halloween traditions has been lost. We dress up in ghoulish costumes, we carve up pumpkins and light them with candles, we put the focus on all kinds of sinister stuff but we’re oblivious to ‘Why?’ In the Old Times the reason everyone wore Halloween costumes was so that on “New Year’s” night they could embody the image of what they saw themselves becoming in the next cycle. It was a magical way to imprint what they wanted for themselves into the universal matrix. Hollowed out pumpkins were symbols for the womb of the Great Mother. The candles placed inside them were a sign to all that the light at this time of year is shining from within. The skeletons, and the emphasis on “creepy” things had to do with owning our greatest fears. All that dark stuff has its place and is just as rich and valuable as the sweetness and light.
The real beauty of this cross quarter and the season it holds sway over is that it’s the point where the darker forces meet and become one with whatever it is that we do want to acknowledge. And when you erase the line that separates good and bad, fear and love, and life and death you see that it’s all just God here. The deeper reasons behind why the Pagans knew enough to honor Halloween are shrouded by whatever has caused us to forget. But somewhere inside we know what the truth is - because it’s more powerful than the forces that have kept it hidden. Don’t expect to be on top of things for the next month or so. Explore the passageways that you’ve closed yourself off to and make every effort to see what’s in them. Think about what you don’t want to see and ask yourself why it scares you so much. Bring all of it into the light and embrace it. When you do you’ll discover that absolutely everything about you is Godlike.
Forgive me for beating this drum ahead of the curb. I figure it’s a good idea to keep these thoughts in mind and do something to prepare ourselves before Halloween arrives. It ain’t just about ‘Trick-or-Treat’. The next two weeks are powerful. They will include a New, Scorpio Moon on October 27th. Let your prayers and your dreams for the future come to life. By the time you suit up on Halloween night, hopefully you will be clear enough in your heart and mind to imprint all that is in your highest good into the unified field and open the space for those things to manifest in the coming year. Let me leave you with that and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
Horoscopes
ARIES: March 21 – April 20
This may be a test, but you have so much going for you it doesn't even matter; all you need to do is keep steering the course and watch out for anything that no longer serves your higher purpose. That's all everything comes down to. Building to a climax is usually attended with a choice or two. There are so many variables it would be hard to tell you what this is really all about. Let's just say that your purpose is close at hand and your world is opening up to make room for a larger, greater version of yourself. Inside all of this change you are about to reinvent yourself.
TAURUS: April 21 – May 20
Reckoning with our blind spots is one of those things that we can never be sure about. You thought you had yourself all figured out until lately. There is an amazing amount of weight bearing down on you. At the moment you've got everything it takes to cope beautifully with a situation that has outdone your experience and comprehension. I think they call this, 'The Big Stuff'. For you, it is what it is; but underneath it all, whatever's going on is blessing you with a chance to finally come to terms with what you would never be able to see until it got this intense.
GEMINI: May 21 – June 20
Something has come at you with both barrels and you’re not quite sure what to make of it. Don’t over analyze that which is beyond comprehension; this is one of those lessons that has to be lived and seen in retrospect before you will ever understand it. Whatever comes out of this will depend on how you respond to the unexpected. It looks to me like you have to find a way to detach from everything, just long enough to get your bearings and recognize that this is a huge turning point, upon which hinges the rest of your life. Take a deep breath and let your spirit show you the way.
CANCER: June 21 – July 20
You are torn between things that give you a sense of security and things that make your heart sing. Eventually all of us have to choose between the two. The commonly held belief that life works better when we stay tuned to the old programs is a myth. At this point you are clear that the new direction lies in a realm that will require you to shift gears and follow your own path. Don’t let fear keep you from breaking the rules. You’ve spent half of your life being a good doobie. The rest of it won’t bear fruit if you’re too timid to toss out the mold and follow your bliss.
LEO: July 21 – August 20
So much has come together you are up to your neck in opportunities. The way things look your faith has been restored to the point where you can finally forgive yourself for living in doubt. If that doesn’t fit, maybe it's more accurate to say that you have your own way of doing things and you've finally learned to be OK with it. Don't let other people's judgments get to you. However you decide to define your craziness, never let yourself go to the place that can't remember how to love it. Your creative spark is alive. Hopefully you can get off the boat long enough to feed it.
VIRGO: August 21 – September 20
The last few months have taught you a lot about compassion. You see so much, maybe more than you need to, about people and things. At this point you're ready to forgive, forget, let everything go, and/or move on. What's up on the horizon is another story. You're totally clear about what everyone else wants. You know exactly what they need to be shooting for. Your own story is more of a mystery. Signs up ahead tell me that you are ready to step off the beaten path and head off to the place where you future plans lie resting where you least expect to find them.
LIBRA: September 21 – October 20
New beginnings and new connections are already changing the scenery. Part of it has to do with the ways in which your willingness to do whatever it takes to open your heart has turned the heads of those who never thought they would get lucky enough to be here for this. The issues of the past have evaporated in the face of whatever allows us to let them go. Old stories, old fears, and unhappy endings have traded places with the realization that holding on to them has cost you more than what it takes to look it all in the eye and exchange it for true love and a whole new life.
SCORPIO: October 21 – November 20
Between your relationships and your issues with larger forces that don't look like they're going to quit any time soon, you're caught in a vise that doesn't give you much breathing room. Don't waste your energy trying to make it all perfect. You may need to keep yourself focused on the bottom line much longer than you expected to. For others, there is about to be an upswing that will provide you with the momentum and the enthusiasm to start over. Either way, don't obsess about your $$ situation. Let it be, and remain philosophical about the fact that everything ebbs and flows.
SAGITTARIUS: November 21 – December 20
This has gotten so big you're still trying to figure out how you got here. I have a feeling it's going to get better. A wave of aspects that are known to be benefic are about to touch your life with relative levels of increase. Under these influences you might even gain a little weight! Even those of you with long-lived scarcity trips will have a little more fat in the pan. How you want to play this is up to you but don't set limits on the wish factor. I would highly recommend, taking a cruise, signing up for a course in metaphysics, or flying off to Reno with your luck in hand.
CAPRICORN: December 21 - January 20
More than a few things just got blown out of the water. One move was all it took to totally alter the scenery. Others are either shaking in their boots, or grateful to you for having the guts to deal with what no one dared to face. As the truth continues to surface more changes are in store for you, and for those close to you. It will take another 6 months to get your bearings. Between now and then your instincts and your discernment switch need to remain ‘ON’. You’ve stirred the pot in a big way. Strap yourself in. Be ready for anything. What happens next could make or break you.
AQUARIUS: January 21 – February 20
This moment in time is fraught with tension that feels a little too non-stop. You wonder if there’s any point to it all because there doesn't seem to be enough time to absorb an experience before you're in the middle of the next thing. The deeper issues that lie at the heart of all of this require more attention than you have to give them. If a few days of retreat is at all possible, and if you're in the mood to get to the bottom of it, take some time off. If life has you by the Clock, the best you can do is to pay the Piper only what he deserves and give whatever you’ve got left to your Self.
PISCES: February 21 – March 20
There’s a lot of cross town traffic pitting an internal gridlock against an overdose of external activity. It feels overwhelming at times. Inside these changes your job is to find a way to stay centered. Some things are a higher priority. Having enough clarity to know what matters most will be your saving grace. There’s no doubt about the fact that you are up to your eyeballs, but it’s part of the deal right now. As long as you don’t get snarled up in the details, or distracted by those who talk out of both sides of their mouth, you will come out of this tail spin in one piece.
Copyright - Cal Garrison: 2019: ©