Just fresh from collaborating with Saturn yesterday, Mercury changes signs today. He leaves practical Virgo and re-enters objective Libra. Mercury was previously entered Libra on August 25 and, while retrograde, returned to Virgo on September 17. Did you follow all that? Mercury has been busy backtracking through paths he's already taken. He'll continue until October 14, so events/issues now to the 14th may be reminiscent of late August through mid-September.

Mercury governs our mental processes, communication, and short travel. In Libra, Mercury is social, friendly, and requires understanding both sides on any situation before making any judgements or decisions. At best, Mercury in Libra is fair-minded, charming, and diplomatic. At worst, indecisive, gullible, and indulgent.

Mercury enters Libra on October 9 at 11:45 p.m. Eastern, where he remains through October 28. While he is in Libra, he will make connections with the following celestial bodies on (all dates reflect Eastern time zone; give +/-2 days for life span of influence):

• October 10 ~ Mercury square Pluto. Focus. Deep concentration. Penetrating logic. Uncover what's hidden. Secrets may be revealed. Words exchanged may cut deeply. Also on this day the Libra-Sun and Jupiter are trine, offering hope or opportunities despite what may be uncovered today. Mercury and Pluto were previously linked in the same manner on August 25 & 26. Perhaps, a resolution to events/issues from that period will be in store today.
• October 14 ~ Shadow period ends, completing the full Mercury Retrograde cycle.
  
• October 20 ~ Mercury trine Jupiter. Expansive mind. No ceiling. Explore ideas. In Libra, Mercury is social and friendly. This is a great day to network for business or socialize for fun.
  
• October 23 ~ Mercury trine Chiron. Opportunity for healing the mind. Change negative thought patterns. Our thoughts create our own reality and sets the standard for what energy we attract in our life. Heal the mind and shift perception to one that is positive and invites the energy we desire.
  
• October 24 ~ Mercury quincunx Uranus and trine Neptune. The clarity and focus we seek may elude us. Our mind is restless and seems to be all over the place. Go ahead and dive in to the imagination. Insight may be achieved through unconventional means.
  

Where will this Mercury transit fall on your birth chart? Look to the natal house/s ruled by Libra. Match the signs with the house cusps on your birth chart. Use the list of zodiac signs below to identify the Libra zodiac sign on your birth chart then click here for a brief explanation of Mercury transiting those houses.



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For those without a birth chart, you may use your Sun sign or Rising/Ascendant sign, if you know it. Look for them below then click here for a brief explanation of Mercury's transit in those houses.