🌕 October starts with Libra energy but we quickly move into much deeper Scorpio territory. This month brings a Venus retrograde, Mercury retrograde, and a total of six planets plus Chiron retrograde. That’s a LOT of retrograde energy, so October is definitely a month for slowing down, reflecting, and reassessing before making big moves. 💗 Venus retrograde begins October 3, and this one is personal. Venus rules love, relationships, money, beauty, and our personal values, so this is a time to take a closer look at what and who we value. With Venus spending the first part of the retrograde in Scorpio, things may feel a little more intense than usual. 💰 Venus retrograde is also a great time to get serious about your finances. Rather than making big purchases or financial commitments, use these 40 days to look at where your money is going, clean up your spending, cancel subscriptions you don't use, and figure out where you can save or make more money. This is about taking control of your finances without slipping into scarcity mode. 🔄 By the end of October, Mercury will also be retrograde in Scorpio, joining all of the other retrograde planets. With this much retrograde energy, things may feel quieter on the outside while there’s actually a LOT happening internally. This is a good time to pause, rethink, reassess, and make adjustments before moving forward. 🔢 And in numerology, October is a Universal 2 Month. After September’s 1 energy of new beginnings and taking action, the 2 asks us to slow down and allow things to develop. It’s about patience, relationships, cooperation, intuition, and receiving rather than pushing. October may have a definite “not quite yet” feeling, and that may be exactly what we need before taking the next step. Learn more and register for Dear Universe...Six Weeks of Spiritual Journaling at https://www.abundology.com/dear-universe