The rest of 2024 looks like a beast. There may be some calm days in there, but they will be extremely few and far between. I’m intending to have this blog be a calm, sane place to check in.
I’m writing this, because someone mentioned the October 17th, full moon (Grand Cross and a tight, fraught opposition). I left that alone, intending to write about Jupiter turning retrograde on October 9th. This chart is also overwhelming. Point being, we’ve got trouble stacked up in such a way, trying to isolate the effect of the planet turning retrograde, is not likely to result in anything useful. Basically, this is big picture stuff. You want to take an overview rather than stress over details.
I knew this was coming so I started working on a Holiday Guide. I feel it will really help you as the whole period will be demystified in advance. You’re going to read about all kinds doom – you can check it against the guide and hopefully stay grounded in your boat? My part of this is done. Satori is working on her part, which looks to be extensive, this year. We hope to have it ready to go within the next two weeks.
Outside of that – today – my advice is you set your expectations, appropriately. It would be like working in retail during the holiday season. You’re going to be taxed. Very few people will coast through this. It doesn’t mean, you get hit or hurt – it does mean you’ll be impacted. I’m talking about something happening to the person next to you. They’re hit and you’re involved.
I want this to be clear: I am not wanting to scare anyone. We just had this hurricane and by God, you want to prepare for things like this. In this case, I’m suggesting you look at where your headed… and let me bring this down to earth.
If you were headed to a dance, you’d be prepared to dance!
When you’re headed into a period like this, you should also be prepared to dance… another type of dance.
I don’t think this is about a horrible tragedy. It’s possible, but I think this is more like each individual is put in an acute situation – now deal!
In my case, this is likely to mean lots of phone calls and juggling of tasks, to keep the house maintained, while my husband cares for his dying mother. I do not expect a break. That’s the key, right there. If you’re looking for a break that is not coming, you’ll make yourself miserable. Retail at Christmas time, remember? Get your game face on!
If you have a birthday during this time – you’re looking at extended chaos. Don’t mind-fuk yourself. Prepare!
Personally, I would not get too invested in specific predictions during this period. You want to maintain your personal equilibrium, your perspective and your mental and physical health. If you’re hanging with people who harm these things – you know what to do. Replace them with people who make it EASIER, not harder. If you can’t find people like that, I would go it alone. That would be better than allowing someone to place the straw that breaks the camel’s back… and yes. You’re the camel.
Last, some people have the ability to thrive in chaos. I’m one of them, so long as there is no bleeding! People like me can and should assist others. It’s good for the soul and also these things come around.
My brothers controlling, gold digging wife who I never liked absconded with $70K from the bank accounts and left. He’s had so much trust in her it’s almost like Stockholm Syndrome. I’ve thrown him a lifeline in response.
Only relentless chaos!? That sounds like the good scenario, the way people in power are talking…
I’ve already cut ’em loose over the summer. The few left standing are actually behaving. So am I.
To quote my Taurus friend w/ Libra rising, “I can only do one hard thing every day.”
What is the hardest thing you have to do today? Then do it and do it well.
This is so very true. One thing, focus, deal and then next thing.
What a wonderful friend you have!
Thrive in chaos?
Well, aside from cutting clean and almost wiping out my plate of people and jobs the past year, I am down to the very few essentials now. I am looking into an extended break with someone whose toxic insecurity is dimming my own light again. Actually, two persons.
A woman needs to protect her light to shine freely…. no matter her solar return.
At least my Scorpio planets are happy with Mars.
Not so sure my Libra Moon will agree though…..
Yeah my Scorpuo planets are thriving too. That amputating ability can be a Godsend sometimes.it brings a personal power that my Scorpio planets bask in.
Definitely. But it always cost too… it can be hard on your mental and emotional state to do it, but at least you know it was the least shitty option, especially if people don’t want to change their behavior even if asked to, and they are toxic energy as they are.
Mayhem holiday retail – sign me up for that!
Me too! My bosses at work are always surprised by me.
Thay harp on me at my lack of gumption during past quiet periods and always marvel how I come back blazing when everything is frantic and chaotic. There are just some people that just thrive on that sort of e energy. nvolving people running around like everything including their hair is on fire. Im one of them. I joke and say Im a firetruck chaser. This past period of intensity really hit me like a big brick emotionally and physically. But it toughened me up to some extent mentally.
Hope I stay tough to the end of the year and beyond. Some of the inner changes I experience after the AUG 19 full aquarius moon made me less dependent and more detached enough to be able to start moving forward from a stagnant and unhappy job.
It breaks my heart a lìttle as I mourn these past months of light and joy with family and friends and my brighter perspective on life but its these stark times that make those periods a blessing by comparison. and make me appreciate the memories more. A dark gift indeed.
I am also an eternal optimis, but that energy is being tested lately. I feel I won’t change, at my core but the time to lay low and let these waves pass over my head is definitely NOW.. I don’t feel I have to solve all the problems,anymore.. at age 71 I know it’s good to step aside and let others figure out their stuff..including the politicians of the world..soo.. am coasting into this cycle ready to read, do art, meditate,cook,, go to the river for lazy days of wading and watching the wild horses.. this too shall pass… we will be changed and thats’ what life on earth IS, right??
oof. This has not been an easy year.
Great username, gogol. Agree with the sentiment as well. Peace.
Likewise, Aurora 🙂
Thank you. 🙂
‘Retail at Christmas’ I can handle. I’m actually excited Pluto is moving out of my 2nd house for good and will stop opposing my Saturn. I’m actually expecting to feel relieved! 😉
Mars in Cancer close to my 14* ascendant seems appropriate for having a breast tumour removed on 10th, the day after Jupiter goes retrograde in my 12th. Not sure about that bit. I guess having Jupiter there is protective no matter its direction? Hmm. At least it will go direct again later. But Mars will retrograde too. I’m anticipating lots of time to rest and think while I wait a couple of weeks for the lymph node biopsy results – and possibly further surgery? Interesting times.
Best of luck and wishes Margomac. I wish a speedy and speedy recovery
Thank you 🙏
Well, in the past week my social life dried up as two best friends (who are sisters) had to care for their THIRD sister, as she entered the hospice phase of her illness, they had intense month of caring for her at home and she died this week.My art group disbanded for a month as two members got ill and the other had to put HER husband into hospice..we will resume next week (??)
Another good friend had a stroke and is now in rehab, it will be slow recovery.
My husband is struggling quietly with SOMETHING, and I believe it is related to turning 70 and maybe REALLY retiring once and for all.. he still works part time,is tired,I can see that, but hesitant to let go.
My son is contemplating early retirement.His workplace has changed dramatically since covid and it isn’t “fun “ anymore.
So my household is a bit somber these last weeks… no one in a cheerful mood.. everyone thoughtful… and introerted…
Everyone around me is in turmoil.
Me—I have a hip/leg issue that won’t quit and am waking up EVERY night at 1-2 AM.. I am slowly healing it with P.T. but it is affecting quality of my life.
I expect the next few months to-be..well, as you describe, and I am just sinking in to it, best I can-prepared, calm, not crazy. Accepting that changes are afoot personally and pollitcally..and am praying for the best outcomes..and the courage to deal with .. .whatever!
going to spend the next 3 months on an inward journey: more meditation,more art studies,less running about.. less expectations,for now..
Your blog remains a rock to hang on to in a raging river!!
A cat 4 hurricane hits Florida and has a major impact on North Carolina. Who would ever dream…. I have a friend who I have lost contact with in Canton, N Carolina. She lives in the foothills. I pray she is safe. Crazy stuff happening with my sister again , her family. She is an aquarian sun and moon. My brother who just turned 74, who she cares for keeps going to the hospital. Thought for sure this was it, he had covid , has copd and sepsis. Looks like he is going to make it home. She is a first degree aqua. Pluto stalled on her sun… Geez. I don’t know how much more she can take.
Retail at Christmas, better get comfy shoes and a good attitude, this is very helpful Elsa. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Dealing with a difficult family situation involving a child with complex mental health issues. It´s taking a tol on his sibling plus my husband too. I´m the one who is having to be the rock. You can kick out difficult people from your life if they are bosses, co-workers, friends, even love partners. But with closest family dependent on you, that´s a completely different kind of fish.