Esoteric astrology as news for week October 7 – 13, 2026

Esoteric astrology as news for week October 7 – 13, 2026

Nicholas Roerich, Paintings, a New Moon & Columbus Day

This Friday, October 9, is the birthday of Nicholas Roerich, Russian painter, artist, writer, visionary and polymath (born in 1874). Roerich created thousands of mystical and occult paintings of landscapes, the Himalayas, eastern andwestern spirituality, history, saints, music, travels, Buddhism and the mythical realm of Shamballa. Each canvas is a story. His landscapes glow as if from within with an intense saturated light. The paintings are symbolic, cosmic and luminous with blazing color. A book of Roerich’s paintings is Messengers of Beauty (or Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich) by Jacqueline Decter.

Venus retrograde in Scorpio continues ‘til November 13. We are all Persephone now, deep in the underworld, eating the jeweled seeds of the pomegranate. Saturday, October 24, Mercury joins Venus as it too retrogrades in Scorpio. Everything and everyone finally turns inward.

A new moon occurs Saturday, 17 degrees Libra, sign of choice, of Goodwill, Right Relations, harmony, balance and equilibrium. Libra appears during transitional times, which we are in now. Libra asks of us – what choices are being made by humanity? Shall you turn back to the old ways or move towards the new? Should we choose to move forward, beware. There will be tests and trials ahead to see if we are made of the stuff of disciples.

Columbus Day is Monday. This has become a “politically correct issue” these many years. What does Columbus Day celebrate spiritually? The expansion of Europe’s knowledge via the discovery of new lands, a new world across an ocean. A brave young man with three ships discovers the world is larger than Europe. In wisdom teachings,Master St. Germaine, who oversees the Americas, directed Christopher Columbus on his oceanic journeys. Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy, 1451 in Genoa, Italy, later settling in Portugal. He landed in America in 1492 during the first of four voyages to the New World sponsored by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. Columbus’s voyages expanded all world views and perspectives concerning the Earth.

Columbus wrote that God explicitly chose him as the “messenger of the new heaven and the new earth” described by St. John in Revelations. His discoveries inaugurated the new spiritual work of the continent of the Americas, the United States as the New Jerusalem (the new experiment). The experiment continues in this critical time. And humanity needs the new education to understand itself, each nation, country and leader. This is the task of the NGWS.

Aries	March 21 – April 19: A sort of Libra tension (which creates attention) seems to have descended upon you. This is a good thing. Maintain awareness and do not ignore the pressure. Refrain from becoming irritated and/or impatient. Tension is to be used for creative purposes. Should conflicts arise with close relationships, be more cooperative, use intentional Goodwill, choose to love more. Love is a choice. The unusual may appear. You will be tested in maintaining harmony and balance. That IS a test for Aries!
Taurus	*April 20 – May 20:* Each day you tell us you’re working on the mountain of tasks set before you, surrounded by an archeology of books, papers and research. You suspend all pleasure and focus on each day’s labor, some of which is surprising. Each day contains unexpected and unforeseen challenges. Tend to your health carefully, resisting any foods, drinks, people, atmospheres, stresses and/or events that lower or imbalance your immune system (like sugar). Rest in the afternoons.
Gemini	*May 21 – June 20:* Your behavior tells us you are expressing yourself with an *“I am”* focus, wanting to make self-proclamations, seeking a conscious self-identity and needing self-recognition. Self-denial, discipline, and setting aside gratifications are not strengths at this time. Offer yourself all that you need. Invite others to enter your state of new self-awareness. You also need lots of amusement, enjoyment, games and fun. Some Geminis will marry. Some won’t.
Cancer	*June 21 – July 22:* Are there many thoughts about, interaction or activity with family? Are you considering a creative change in the home? Or redoing your home? Are you accomplishing great creative tasks around the house? Something about home and family is developing and expanding. To neutralize any possible conflicts, begin to help and agree with everyone. Or just listen. If living with parents, you’ll need freedom soon. Redirect any irritability toward being thankful. Gratitude works. A friend needs help.
Leo	*July 23 – August 22:* Many new and expansive thoughts and ideas are appearing for the purpose of harmonizing several aspects of your life. Share all ideas with those who listen well. Don’t keep them to yourself. Observe how others respond. Do they listen and ask questions or refer back to themselves? Many are learning how to listen. The ability to listen only occurs when we are aware, awake and observant. Each day’s pulsating beat and rhythm will be felt. You nurture by listening.
Virgo	*August 23 – September 22:* Money is a neutral energy. It helps us have what we want and need. It allows us to choose, to have possessions, make purchases, have beauty and nurture body and spirit. When used wisely, money helps us to share, help others in need and accomplish goals. Money is made out of the mineral and plant kingdoms. We thank them. And we thank you, too, for all that you share and give now and in the future. Money is always to be shared and tithed. That is the Aquarian way.
Libra	September 23 – October 22: Be aware that your energy is very expanded, bright, impressive and active. Especially towards yourself, your needs and then to all others. Lack of sensitivity to this can create relationship difficulties. Not inclined at this time to bend to others’ needs, it’s best to work alone allowing for freedom and independence. Be extra careful with health. You could overwork and be unaware of your body’s requirements. A new more loving self-identity is forming. Pay attention to the signs.
Scorpio	October 23 – November 21: Allow all difficult experiences to simply pass you by. Often others act with unconscious patterning, with opinions and ideas undermining your intentions. You could feel frustration, impatience and irritation. To ease this situation, work a bit in solitude and consider everything you do as service to the world. Then all experiences benefit your well-being. Have intentions for Goodwill, even in times of difficulty. Attend church (or synagogue) and pray more.
Sagittarius	*November 22 – December 21:* Your thoughts are toward the future, a focus on hopes, wishes and dreams. Also goals, aspirations and your next level of work in the world. You want to do what brings forth your potential. Don’t be too solitary. Although you’re quite independent, there’s a need for balance by interacting with those you trust and have fun with. Coordinate your needs with the needs of others. Saturn’s calling you to rest more and take no risks.
Capricorn	December 22 – January 19: You work and work and work until at the end of the day, you can collapse with fatigue. Seems you need more energy each day. You could burn out easily if not resting more. Careful at home. Don’t move too fast. Slow down. You work hard and independently, with initiative and great effort. As the Venus has retrograded, friends from the past may appear. Or perhaps you will want to travel to places you’ve been before. Each day something sudden and unusual appears. You finally look forward to whatever occurs. It’s like magic.
Aquarius	January 20 – February 18: Tend carefully to yourself and to communication. Tend to and care also for all resources. Know that your thinking is quick and unusual and you need not hope others agree with your thinking. They already do. Unusual events and people come into your life creating freer points of view. Assess them. What you believe in now frames your future. You find your energies turning inward. Life changes us from within. Remember we become the words we speak.
Pisces	February 19 – March 20: You can barely maintain the shadows of the old values, memories, sorrows and ways of living. You want new values, revelations, a revolution of sorts to occur in your life, along with a new path taken in relationships. Assess your use of personal resources. Perhaps you need to untangle yourself from something or someone. Faraway places are on your mind. You’re doing a good job, Pisces. You pray each day for miracles and a new home and a warm pool and an ashram and village to appear. You’re doing your work. The Hierarchy looks on