184 | Steel Magnolias: Venus in Libra & Pluto Direct

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Astrology highlights for the week of October 12, 2025:

 

00:51 – Astrology in action, featuring recent news stories.

 

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This week's big three:

 

03:16 – On Monday, we have a Last Quarter Moon at 20 Cancer.

 

11:48 – Also on Monday, Venus enters Libra (October 13 – November 6)!

 

18:24 – Monday is busy! Pluto also stations direct at 1 Aquarius.

 

Word of the Day:

 

22:36 – On Sunday, RECOGNIZE is the word of the day. Personally, as the Cancer Moon tenses against Neptune, your emotional antenna may pick up echoes from the past. Acknowledge the people and experiences that shaped you rather than pushing the feelings away. Let tenderness soften self-criticism and allow old emotions to dissolve with compassion. Collectively, the world is nostalgic, craving comfort and belonging while collective memories resurface. Shared grief or pride may inspire unity. 

 

23:33 – Monday’s word is REMEMBRANCE. Personally, with Venus leaving Virgo and entering Libra, the heart pivots from analysis to artistry. Let gentle memories inform healing rather than keep you stuck in the loop of what could have been. Collectively, conversations about justice, peace, and repair gain traction. The Last Quarter Moon encourages closure as old alliances dissolve while new partnerships begin to take form. 

 

27:16 – Tuesday's is DIAMONDS. Personally, as Venus harmonizes with Uranus, flashes of brilliance remind you of your uniqueness. Pluto’s direct motion helps you reclaim confidence that may have gone underground. Own your sparkle and make choices that reflect your worth. Collectively, voices once silenced start shining again. We see leaders or creators re-emerge, reflecting strength honed under pressure. 

 

29:14 – Wednesday's is RAVENOUS. Personally, as Venus harmonizes with Uranus, flashes of brilliance remind you of your uniqueness. Pluto’s direct motion helps you reclaim confidence that may have gone underground. Own your sparkle and make choices that reflect your worth. Collectively, voices once silenced start shining again. We see leaders or creators re-emerge, reflecting strength honed under pressure.

30:04 – Thursday's word is CHARITABLE. Personally, the Moon’s shift into Virgo turns attention to practical compassion. You can offer real help if you avoid martyrdom. Streamline your efforts so that service sustains you rather than depletes you. Collectively, under the Sun Jupiter square, generosity and excess compete for attention. Governments, corporations, or communities may announce relief efforts or social reforms that test fairness and faith. 

 

32:15 – Friday's is DESCENT. Personally, with the Virgo Moon waning and the Sun opposite Chiron, you may feel weary yet wise. Allow endings to complete without rushing the next beginning. Healing requires rest. Collectively, the atmosphere feels heavy as accountability moments ripple through leadership. We collectively shed illusions about who truly serves the greater good. 

33:28 – On Saturday, the word is SNEAKY. Personally, Mars trines the North Node while the Moon moves into Libra. Trust what your gut reveals before your mind catches up. Subtle signals guide you toward integrity and away from manipulation. Collectively, hidden m