September was challenging, brace yourselves as October as the propensity of being even more challenging.

We still have 6 planets either retrograde or going stationary in October. When a planet stations before changing direction it needs to stop. This stationary period makes all matters concerning that planet vulnerable.

Mercury is stationary in Virgo now and will go direct on the 2nd. This stationary period will last until the 7^th it can be beneficial as time seems to stand still we can have a look at to how to re-organise our lives. After all Virgo energy loves to be organised and enjoys the challenge of detailed analytical work.

We do need to engage the correct connections such as assistance and advisors who are not afraid of hard work to help us remain focused and on track. Trying to be too self sufficient will be draining.

To add to Mercury station Saturn in his station as well. Saturn in Aquarius makes the rules and enforces them; this energy is concerned about integrity, safety and bringing structure to support the greater good. During the retrograde cycle many structures within our personal lives that no longer support us have been exposed, with the direct motion it is time to break down the invalid and innovatively build new safer and more secure structures.

As Saturn goes direct on the 23^rd of October, we will be able to create new innovative rules that better support us. We will have the strength to associate with authority figures that are innovative and humane as well as honest. It is time to associate with dignified people and walk away from those who have lost our respect.

Pluto the planet of death and transformation or rebirth is also in his station in the sign ruled by Saturn. As with Saturn over Pluto’s long retrograde journey through Capricorn will have exposed us to what is no longer worth our energy, what is broken or what should end. It is time to let all those negative situations to fall away.

We may experience relationships that have been difficult to end, this is the perfect to face the truth of how a dismal future with people who are just toxic and destructive can affect us. The type of situations can be a bad marriage, a toxic one sided friendship, even partnerships at work or dodgy clients.

It is high time to eliminate what and who is toxic and bad for you so you can start life on a brand new page. Free yourself from any type of damaging stressful energy. Boy oh boy we are all being exposed to situations that no longer serve us, take note and turn it around.

On the 22^nd of October Mars goes into his station. Mars is already going slow in motion, so this highly active planet in the very busy sign of Gemini is slowing down. This is why so many of us a feeling tired and a bit flat, 4 planets in their station kind of puts the breaks on the natural flow of life.

When planets station and retrograde they move closer to earth during this cycle, so we had 6 planets closer to earth than normal. This actually puts pressure onto our planet causing shifts, weather problems and earth quakes. In our lives we are also feeling this heavy energy and can have our own meltdowns and quakes.

The retrograde Mars is rather unique as he will be in the sign of Gemini right up to March 2023, 7 months…ouch! He normally spends between 6 to 8 weeks in a sign.

Gemini is a sign that calls for communication, connection and is a very curious sigh wants to know everything about everybody.

Mars is the ruler of drive, ambition, passion, how anger is expressed, conflict and courage. In Gemini you can be sure that anger will be expressed verbally without thought. We may even experience people who say the most inappropriate things and trip on their own words.

We can expect many a verbal argument, conflicting ideas and each one of us wants ours to be the most heard way above others. Insults will fly and gossip will be high on the list that Mars in Gemini brings to the table.

Miscommunication can bring about rather damning rumors so be mindful of what you say as it could spread far and wide. It is so important to think before you speak, make sure you understand exactly what you mean to share, have your facts correct as details can be taken out of context. I have already noticed this happening.

As for anger and arguments, try to avoid this as it will go nowhere, just get worse and verbally nasty. When you say something in anger it never goes away.

This transit of Mars in Gemini brings us a sharp mind and a quick wit, a brilliant time to write that novel that is on your mind or even become a comedian if you have a quirky wit. I think comedians will be on top of their games during this Mars transit.

As Mars stations before going retrograde we will notice decreased energy levels, we will feel disorientated and irritable. Mars is the most energetic and motivating of all planets, so as he is slowing this month a feeling of listlessness and lethargy will occur. Bursts of frustration and irritation will happen more regularly, try to avoid this or if it happens do what you can to calm the situation.

The misunderstandings that arise during his retrograde motion will become really awkward leading to anger, arguments and heated debates. We are already seeing this on the news.

The positive side is that Mars retrograde will encourage rethinking about what truly inspires or motivates you. Many will become more discerning when sharing ideas or even news and gossip, be careful of whom you trust with personal information and fussy about whom you can trust. A big lesson we will learn in this retrograde is that words can cut as deep as a knife, so try to learn the gift speaking diplomatically and gently.