Energy Patterns for October 2009 Energy Patterns for October 2009Oct 1st to the 7th -- a crisp storm starring the Neptune knot.
Oct 8th to the 16th -- the storm is losing steam.
Oct 17th to the 24th -- a weak, flabby transition.
Oct 25th to the end of the month -- Pluto's raising some trouble.
An online ephemeris for the month is available.
Let me say upfront that October is much more moderate in its basic energy patterns than the summer months were. There's only one storm of any consequence all month (during the first week) and then it quiets down considerably. The effect of current patterns is blunted by the duel between the Neptune group of planets and the Saturn-Pluto picture that is emerging. It seems one of these groups is dominant for a time and then the other, but the two groups seem to be at subtle cross purposes. (Technically, these two patterns peak about 7 degrees apart, producing a strong,but very static-y H48, which generates a sense of discord between the two groups.) If you feel whipped back and forth between these two extremes every few days, this is probably the reason. The second half of the month is much calmer than the first, but it also makes it harder to get anything done during this time. Conceptually, there are 4 main patterns this month, although it's hard sometimes to say exactly when the transitions happen.
Oct 1st to the 7th |
The 1st to the 7th is the main storm of October, a continuation of some activity that sprung up in late September. The waveform varies in strength from 420 to 535 units, hitting low Koz Alert levels a couple of times. The harmonics include H12, H6, H48 and H4 -- generally positive and helpful vibrations, although there's an undercurrent of discord in this wave. The energy peaks around 23-25 degrees of each zodiac sign -- check your own birthchart to see where this hits you. This pattern is the high point of the Neptune knot influence this month. The knot consists of Chiron and Neptune in Aquarius, Uranus in Pisces, along with Mars in Cancer and Mercury/Saturn in Virgo. Venus and Jupiter are on the fringes of this pattern. Frankly, there's a lot of complicated action going on here. The Alerts happen when the Moon joins in. Stay focused on your long term goals and don't let your fears and worries derail you. At the same time, keep a pace that you can maintain over time, since stress levels are still off the dial. Dealing with other people can be tricky at times, so be patient with them. With these caveats, this is still one of the most productive times for many weeks, so put it to good use.
Oct 8th to the 16th |
The 8th to the 16th is a continuation of the storm, but it's already losing strength and coherency. The intensity levels are down a bit, mostly in the 377 to 490 unit range. The harmonics consist of H12, H48, H4 and H24 -- still useful, but becoming harder to work with all the time. The areas of emphasis include 23-26, 29-1 (across the sign cusps) and 16 degrees of each sign, an indication of those dueling patterns. Venus is contacting the knot planets, while Mercury is playing with Pluto and his entourage, so we're receiving mixed messages these days. I'd probably say Pluto has the upper hand. Work hard to bring your activities to a successful conclusion, because you're rapidly losing your tailwind of planetary support. With Jupiter standing still, take what help you can get, but don't expect a lot of outside assistance.
Oct 17th to the 24th |
The 17th to the 24th is a long, weak transition period. The waveform cools off to the 327 to 453 unit region -- not much energy behind us these days. The harmonics consist of a fat H12, H48 and H4 -- we're moving from smooth sailing to rough and choppy seas. The areas of focus are 21-25 and 29-2 degrees of each sign. The faster moving planets are connecting with Pluto, Jupiter and Saturn now and then, and to a lesser extent, with Neptune. However, they never put up much of a front, so this time is generally rather anemic. You may notice this influence more in the evening news than in your own life, as it tends to make relationships within larger social groups more difficult and contentious. Fortunately, this negativity never picks up a big head of steam -- it'll be bad enough as is. Slug through this time.
Oct 25th to the end of the month |
The 25th to the end of the month is a moderate, but noisy storm, at least on paper. The waveform is even weaker than the transition period, in the 319-449 range (although there is a low Alert brewing on Nov 1). The harmonics are H12, H24, H6 and H48 -- a rather even mix of the positive with the difficult. The focal areas are 29-2, 21-24, 16 and 7 degrees of each sign, pretty much scattered all over the map. Mercury and (to a lesser extent) Venus are ganging up with Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto, so the heavy handed social energies continue. Perhaps they are more obvious now, so we can start talking them over, but I expect there to be a lot of friction between people still. Try not to get involved with the soap opera going on around you -- there's enough negativity as is. This storm is still gaining energy as we head into November, though it won't amount to much after a few days.