The Celestial Theatre of the October Skies
There have been some wild & challenging times over these last few months. I know for myself there seem to be threads of timelines collapsing, and WTF is present nearly every day. However, if it is any consolation we are all in this together, and sometimes 'unexpected' kindness is what is needed to make someone's day more magical.
I have observed the Saturn cycle of 29-30 years, stampeding through charts, revisiting old patterns of conditioning from family of origin / physical health / responsibilities / motivation (or lack of) with energetic capacities towards self and others. This raises the existential question of why we need to live this way, and where we potentially need to create a more joyful and softer existence.
Childhood memories are also surfacing with Chiron retrograding back into Aries (cardinal fire) for a final visit in reclaiming what is rightfully yours. Life cycles of 7, 14, 21 & 28 years are featuring strongly in this bizarre timeline review.
On this note, I want to say 'thank you' for taking the time to read this email, as it does contain lots of valuable star wisdom & insights... and I do write these words myself, in case you were wondering about the crazy world of creation and technology.
ONWARDS ASTROLOGICALLY
In the astrological skies, we are about to embark on an auspicious Venus retrograde phase from 3rd October - 14th November 2026.
As a practical Taurean Sun individual, I take a 'down-to-earth' approach to casting my eyes over these astrological alignments.
Venus retrograde is not always easy!
Get creative and make magick!
This is is an amazing time to get your astrology birth chart and use it as an esoteric map for self-empowerment and exploration, diving deeper into the Venusian themes of personal love, relationships, pleasure, and finances.
It is also a potent time to banish any 'psychic vampires' & compost any 'unwanted' energies with retrograde cycles, especially with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio from 24th October - 14th November 2026.
Practical Venus Rx Journal Prompts:
Where do you need to review your financial spending?
Where do you need to adjust your relationship to others?
Is there a situation that has been weighing heavily upon you?
What needs to be reassessed with debts (karmic or financial) to others?
Set intentions over the Venus retrograde, next 41 days from 3rd October, to release all that does not support you around relationships & finances, and to gain clarity around where your life needs to bring in more balance.
This is a potent time to create magic for yourself. Rather than forcing outcomes or making impulsive decisions, retrogrades call us inward toward reflection, revision and remembrance.
Much love from the deep, wild woods....
Rachael (formerly Mikailah)
The Star Witch
These are short musings only & reverence is offered to the vast lineage and ancient traditions from which this astrological wisdom originates.
If you are interested in further introductions into the mystical language of the planets & the timeless art of celestial blessings - check out my Star Witch online courses.
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