October

Look to the stars to see what light can be brought to your every day life.

Astrologically, this is a relatively vigorous month, with things to do and participate in. Retrograde Mercury and the two eclipses especially represent opportunities to use the energy represented by these astrological events. I feel that I do best when I can make use of all that is given me to learn and grow as well as to contribute my energy to the world as a whole. There are times to be active and times to go within. Astrology can help us to determine these as well.

Most of October falls during a retrograde Mercury, beginning on the 4th and stretching to the 25th. There are good ways to use this period of seemingly backward movement of the planet of communications and the intellect, and as well there are things best avoided. My rule of thumb is that if an activity begins with "re" you will benefit by pursuing it. For instance if you are thinking of buying something, this is an excellent time to do research. Once Mercury turns direct, you will be ready to purchase whatever it is you have explored.

There are two eclipses this month as well. The Lunar Full Moon eclipse is on the 8th, the Solar New Moon eclipse is on the 23rd. Both take place during retrograde Mercury, influencing the effects desired from the energy at this time. Look to the past for what needs to be eliminated during the Lunar Eclipse of the Full Moon. What can you lose? What can you put to rest from the past? With the Solar New Moon Eclipse, think of failed attempts in the past and try again. These two eclipses bring opportunities to redo past errors or make up for false starts.

From its beginning in Scorpio, Mercury moves back into Libra for two thirds of the month, bringing more opportunities to pursue balance in thinking and communication. Venus changes signs, spending the first three quarters of the month in indecisive Libra and the last quarter in passionate Scorpio. The Sun moves into Scorpio on the 23rd, and together with Venus in its first few days makes for an atmosphere of strong desire. Mars joins Pluto in Capricorn toward the end of the month on the 25th, indicating that the potential for rebirth, renewal and restructure will be high.

What is important to remember is that regardless of the potential represented by any planet and its activity, the energy represented is ours to make the best of. There is no giant named Mars or Pluto out there stomping around, no siren named Venus in Scorpio, there are only the human beings who determine how energy will be used or misused and what may be built of destroyed in the process. Days to be mindful include the 4th, the 7th, the 8th and the 11th. Days to be energetic include the 5th, the 8th, the 16th, and the 17th.
 

 

Halloween - (October 31st)

It's FALL - Get out there and see the Foliage (Oct-Nov)
- October 2014 -

Columbus Day U.S - (Oct 14th 2013)

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Wed 1st Efficient Capricorn Moon energy oversees a day of accomplishment
Thur 2nd Ambitious Capricorn Moon may help facilitate plans to get work done
Fri 3rd Yom Kippur (begins sundown) - Friendly Aquarius Moon suggests we invite friends to party; Sun square Pluto obstacles may arise later
Sat 4th Yom Kippur (Ends sundown) - Altruistic Aquarius Moon may help us right wrongs or work for a cause. Mercury turns retrograde suggesting focus on re doing and re working for the next 3 weeks
Sun 5th International World Teachers Day (Fact The History of Teachers Day) - Gentle Pisces Moon shines on compassionate deeds. Mars trining Uranus promotes originality and unique resolutions
Mon 6th Empathic Pisces Moon has people being intuitive with responses
Tue 7th Energetic Aries Moon sparks activity. Sun opposing Uranus makes for original outcomes.Energetic Aries Moon sparks activity. Sun opposing Uranus makes for original outcomes.
Wed 8th Lunar Eclipse Full Moon in Fiery Aries makes for a busy day. Venus squaring Pluto implies difficult choices that may mean changes; Mars trine Jupiter helps us get behind big efforts
Thur 9th Steady Taurus Moon facilitates keeping the peace; review options
Fri 10th Earthy Taurus Moon suggests getting out in Nature. Mercury backs into Libra and balance is again in the news. Sun sextile Jupiter brings chances for good luck.
Sat 11th Chatty Gemini Moon makes for a day of communication and errands.
Sun 12th Gregarious Gemini Moon suggests fun with friends and loved ones.
Mon 13th Columbus Day (U.S) and  Thanksgiving (Canada) - Neighborly Gemini Moon says visit friends; later, Motherly Cancer Moon makes for a caring evening
Tue 14th Warm Cancer Moon helps us express feelings more openly
Wed 15th Hospitable Cancer Moon suggests plans for get-togethers. 
Thur 16th National Boss Day - Royal Leo Moon helps us take charge. Sun conjunct Mercury later plus Mercury sextile Mars makes for lots of communication
Fri 17th Romantic Leo Moon expands our hearts with love; Mercury conjunct Venus makes for high creativity
Sat 18th Creative Leo Moon promotes artistic projects; later, focused Virgo Moon helps us get organized
Sun 19th Efficient Virgo Moon helps us cross much off the to do list
Mon 20th Particular Virgo Moon gets the week off to a strong start
Tue 21st Equality loving Libra Moon helps people see eye to eye
Wed 22nd Sharing Libra Moon suggests we help each other out
Thur 23rd Solar Eclipse of Scorpio New Moon, Sun and Venus entering Scorpio  make for a very intense day in many ways.
Fri 24th Mysterious Scorpio Moon suggests ferreting out secrets if you can.
Sat 25th Passionate Scorpio Moon says have a fun date with your loved one. Mercury turns direct and all systems are go
Sun 26th Mother-In-Law Day (celebrated the 4th Sunday of the month) - Active Sagittarius Moon suggests going for an exercise walk
Mon 27th Philosophical Sagittarius Moon energy provokes interesting discussions. Venus Trining Neptune implies excellent meditations
Tue 28th Executive Capricorn Moon promotes effective meetings
Wed 29th Efficient Capricorn Moon helps get much done
Thur 30th Quirky Aquarius Moon can oversee an unusual day
Fri 31st Halloween - Unique Aquarius Moon makes for a fun Halloween

 

Thanksgiving Canada - (Oct 8th 2012)

- October 2014 -
National Teachers Day - (Oct 5th 2013)
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Other Names For October:
  • In Latin, October is called Octubre, or VIIIber (where VIII is the Roman number 8, in Latin "octo"). The name is due to the fact that it was the 8th month in the early Julian calendar beginning in March.
  • In Albanian, October is called Tetor
  • In Arabic, October is called tashrîn al-awwal in the Middle East and uktűbîr in North-Africa.
  • In Slovak, October is called október.
  • In Czech, October is called říjen. The origin of this name is in the deer's belling in this month.
  • A traditional Dutch name for October is Wijnmaand ("wine month") because the first wines of the year have ripened.
  • In Finnish, October is called lokakuu, meaning "month of dirt".
  • In German, October is called Oktober.
  • In Scottish Gaelic, October is called an Damhar, meaning "rutting time" (of stags).
  • In Hungarian, October is called Október.
  • In Irish, October is called Deireadh Fómhair, meaning "end of harvest-time".
  • In Italian, October is called ottobre.
  • In Turkish, October is called Ekim, meaning "sowing" because of the sowing of wheat.
  • In the old Japanese calendar, the 10th month was called Kannazuki (神無月? also pronounced Kaminazuki), literally meaning the godless month, due to an old belief that in that month, the gods gathered in one spot to discuss the affairs of the world. Thus, in that month, the gods were inaccessible. (It actually means, "month of the gods", however, as the "na" is actually a possessive particle and the 無 character is ateji.)
  • In Croatian, October is called Listopad, meaning leaves list fall pad.
  • In French, October is called "octobre".
  • In Spanish, October is called "octubre".
  • In Polish, October is called "Październik".
  • In Romanian, October is called "Octombrie"
  • In Russian, October is called "Октябрь"
  • In Lithuanian, October is called Spalis.
  • In Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch and German, October is called Oktober.
  • In Portuguese, October is called "Outubro".
  • In Welsh, October is called "Hydref", meaning "autumn".
  • In Icelandic, October is called október.
  • In Korean, it is called "Sib-weol" meaning the tenth month
  • In Chinese, October is called Shíyuč（十月）also meaning the tenth month.
  October Events and Holidays


October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with 31 days


In Latin, octo means "eight". October was also the eight month in the Roman calendar until a month less winter period was divided between January and February

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In the nineteenth century, the month of October was dedication to devotion to the rosary in Roman Catholic countries


The month October has become famous as "Red October", due to the Russian October revolution of 1917, although in the modern Gregorian calendar, the revolution started in November


October is the most common birth month, along with July


Yom Kippur (begins at sundown) Friday October 3rd 2014 and (ends at sundown) Saturday October 4th 2014


International World Teachers Day is Celebrated Annually October 5th


Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving (Canada) on the second Monday of October. This year that is October 13th (2014)


Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October. This year it is celebrated October 13th (2014)


National Boss Day is celebrated October 16th


Mother-In-Law Day is celebrated the 4th Sunday of the month, October 26th (2014)


Halloween is celebrated October 31st. Halloween is celebrated in several countries of the Western world, most commonly in Ireland (where it originated), the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, and occasionally in parts of Australia. In Sweden the All Saints' official holiday takes place on the first Saturday of November.


October begins on the same day of the week as January in common years and May in leap years


October's flower is the calendula or cosmos.


October's birthstone is the opal or tourmaline
More: Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (October):
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