WHAT’S IN THE CARDS AND STARS

BY ANGIE AGNONI FOR TDS

We enter October with six out of eight planets in our solar system in Retrograde motion. Which means, even though life seems to be moving fast, things energetically are a little held up until the middle of the month. Use the first part of October to finish up any old projects that have been lingering.

A new moon in the sign of Libra happened on October 6. If you have a birthday on or around this time, the whole year will suggest new beginnings in the area of partnerships. You can especially look to the first half of February 2022 for this to really flourish. Regardless of your birthday, it is a time for all of us to plant seeds of intention with the ability to consider every problem that is presented to us, in a way that is just and fair-minded. Libra is the sign of balanced scales.

The mid-month time is when you might feel the desire to implement action to the plans you have been conjuring in your mind while Mercury was retrograde (since September 27.) You might decide to finally reach out to the person who has been running through your mind. Business ideas may take hold at this time because our two enterprising planets, Jupiter and Saturn, located in Aquarius will move direct in their motion. Things may move full steam ahead with your ideas and social networks. An intense time period will take place near the Aries full moon on October 20. You may feel the urge to be reactive with your emotions. Take the steps to pause and breathe through any situation when you feel your blood is about to boil and remember, God, the Universe, etc. won’t give us any more than we can handle. Another aspect during this time is that you may discover something very new about your being, as Aries is a sign that has a strong awareness of self.

Overall, the time period of Libra invites us to find balance in our world. Akron is lucky. We get to experience four seasons. The symmetry and artistic essence of Libra is beautifully orchestrated in nature, during the onset of fall.

As we transition from Libra to Scorpio and we find ourselves in peak foliage, nature's greatest show, before we take an inward dive into the depths of our psyche, where we can discover inner transformation that only the zodiac sign of Scorpio delivers during the corresponding time when we watch the leaves fall.

Angie Agnoni is a teaching and consulting astrologer with an office in Barberton. She is a graduate of The International Academy of Astrology (IAA) and is VP of Lake County Astrological Association (LCAA). To book a session: www.Calendly.com/ AngieAgnoni

October Tarotscope

Park in Brimfield Township. Today, the BY: ALLYSON SMITH, TDS GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER

The Fall Equinox just passed, a day of the year where daylight and darkness are equal. Settling into the fall season, we are asked to confront death. In a literal, physical way for the abundance of nature that summer brought; but also in a metaphorical way. It’s time to leave behind our old selves in search of something new.

In October, we are reminded of the ancient concept, “As above, so below.” This is to remind us of the cycles of life, full of its ups and downs, good and bad, light and dark, hot and cold. //Charlotte Gintert is an archaeologist capturedglimpses.com and follow her The Ace of Swords reversed, Ace of Cups, and The Hermit.

They remind us this month that no matter where we are in life, who we are, what we do, we are all a part of the same universe, the same cycle. The stars in the sky, the seeds in the ground, and us humans in between. As above, so below.

The reversed Ace of Swords points down, encouraging us to be grounded in our thinking, especially when it comes to new endeavors and new ideas. Now is the time to pause before starting something new. Swords represent matters of the head. T he Ace of Cups opens up to the heavens, showing us to open up to the blessings that fill our cups. Fruitful emotional connections and strong relationships will come to the forefront. Cups represent matters of the heart.

As above, so below.

In tarot, The Hermit is the keeper of spiritual and esoteric knowledge. During this time of year, it’s time to follow The Hermit and let ourselves be guided into a deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe around us.

It’s time to learn how we are connected to one another and everything around us. We are not the masters of nature, the world, or the universe. We are another piece of its puzzle.

The Hermit is here to teach us, “as above, so below”.

While most of the readings I write about can be broken down one card at a time, this month’s spread is a full message. This reading is for entertainment purposes only.