King of Pentacles

Page of Swords

II The High Priestess

September was an explosive month for most of us, and while October will prove to be life-altering as well it hopefully will offer a little more insight and stability for us all.  The month of October always has the influence of 1, or 10 depending on whom you ask, so it is the full circle which completes the cycle for the year.  We start off at one, end at 9 and begin anew for a few months while we prepare to transition into the new year.  Being a Universal 4 Year we also have the influence of the 5 at this time, along with the Sun being in Libra and a New Moon in Libra as well.

What does all of this mean?  It means that while we are in a sign that regulates relationships and communication skills we are also working on our individuality, the need for freedom and adventure, and our basic needs to feel secure enough to explore the vast world around us.  We have been grounded in the need for handling our responsibilities and taking things one day at a time in the hum-drum of day-to-day needs this year and now we are looking to break free and have a little fun!  The King of Pentacles asks us to be decisive, practical and responsible but if we ignore his advice we may find ourselves isolating those we care about most by being selfish and reckless instead.  It is one thing to have fun, it is another to bulldoze over those we care most about in the pursuit of our own happiness.  This can be a wonderful time in relationships if we can “live and let live” through giving our spouse/partner the space they need to explore their own desires while we also discover our own needs.  This helps our relationships grow if we are able to become two whole people who come together in a relationship rather than expecting to be two halves of the same whole.

This is the perfect time to rekindle that zest you felt when you were first dating by reigniting the spark and confident care-free nature of our being and use that excitement to re-attract our desire.  Of course, if we are unable or unwilling to flow with the changes in progress and would rather sulk in the past it is likely that you and your partner will split.  Allow the changes to happen, and better yet, be the driving force!  Light your own fire, figure out what will ultimately make you happy and get out there and make it happen!   Of course, be sure to keep your partner in the loop.

This is also a favorable time to go and do something exciting and adventurous, do some traveling or have a romantic stay-cation.  Talk about your dreams, ask questions, and remain supportive of your loved ones.  This can be a majorly positive time in your relationship but if you aren’t liking what you are seeing or are finding yourself left behind or being held back, again, it may be time to walk away.  This is a wonderful growing opportunity for all who are involved, time to dive in head first!  Uranus in Aries is creating a major shift in each one of us while we step into more of who we are.  We may have been ignoring issues or burying our heads just waiting for things to right themselves, well here is our opportunity to make improvements in ourselves and our relationships.

The High Priestess begs us to spend time in meditation and listening to our dreams and intuitions rather that logic or potentially even our emotions.  This may come off as if you are feeling around in the dark, and that is pretty much the gist of it.  Follow your instinct and listen to that inner voice to discover your direction.  Spend some time alone in contemplation, listen to music that makes your heart sing, and do something outside in that beautiful Autumn sun!

For those who are single, worry not, this will still be a pivotal month, but hopefully it won’t feel as dramatic as last month.  This can be a wonderful and exciting time to meet people, step out of your comfort zone and do something exciting!  Take chances and do something you wouldn’t normally consider, you may just surprise yourself.  You may meet someone wonderful this month, and while it has long-term potential, it may fizzle quickly once the excitement wears off.  However, personally I believe that it would be worth it to pursue regardless.  Take chances!

Overall this can prove to be an exciting and revealing month for you and your loved ones.  Try to direct some of the changes and step up to the plate lest you get swept aside or drug along in the undertow.  If we are trying to hold on to what was instead of moving into what is becoming we may just get left behind.  You are being called to have fun, be youthful and enjoy life.  Keep your 9 to 5, but make sure to take time to play with and without your loved ones.  Make sure to respect others’ boundaries, keep up with the day-to-day, but overall take a more relaxed attitude–life can be both fun AND grounded, don’t get swept away following every which whim or opportunity that presents itself and don’t get too caught up in work.  This is the time to create a fine balance between your independence and dependence, work and play, excitement and the usual, sucking it up or letting loose.  If you keep the lines of communication open you can make it through this time and ultimately be much happier for it.

©Stephanie Pui-Mun Law for the above art from Shadowscapes Tarot