This week in astrology: October 1 - 7, 2012

Many shifts in the cosmos is on for this week. Saturn exerts influence. Scorpio and Mercury are communicating with both of them. Mars moves into Sagittarius this week and adventure might be your key word.

The Universe is helping you with progression this week. Certainty and movement in your career is possible. Saturn is teaching you the value of responsibility and discipline. Saturn in astrological charts will provide all signs with Saturnian lessons. Follow the rules in your life to get you where you want to go. Rules are like road maps and set there to help you. Saturn loves it when you are hard at work. Saturn in Libra brings on equality, harmony, consideration and balance.

Saturn and Scorpio make an interesting combination. Scorpio is intense and likes to keep the boat rocking. Scorpio is the devil's advocate and never agrees with anything. If you are falsely nice, Scorpio will see right through you and leave. Life must be real this week. Feel the full spectrum of emotions this week. You may feel pained and upset with yourself and others, but Saturn will stabilize your emotions. You will be much stronger for the trials you go through this week. Clean out the closets in your mind and open the windows. Bring in fresh air.

Thinking about mortality, powerlessness and being ill is certainly important, but if you are having deep and morbid thoughts Scorpio will help you along. Scorpio loves to be in the presence of thoughts about dying. Mercury in your sign will provide some deep contemplation and lend a hand to thoughts that you would rather not dwell on. Use your thoughts to create and don't fear them. Try to move away from negative feelings this week.

This week is a powerful one. It has very potent potential. This comes from the energy that Sagittarius is throwing into the mix. If you are thinking about being a Super Hero and saving the planet or exposing the lies that are all around you, the energy you need will be there. It is the right time to join factions that are trying to transform the environment. Find a cause that is worthy and useful. You can be a driving force. However, let kindness lead you out of difficulties and give you reasons to live.