Ruth Cato

19/09/2025

September 19th, 2025
*Mercury in Libra trine Uranus Rx in Gemini (1 deg)
*Mercury trine Pluto Rx in Aquarius (1 deg)
*Mercury sextile Vesta in Sagittarius (2 deg)
*Venus enters Virgo (8:39 am EDT)

Mercury in Libra is part of a Grand Air Trine with Uranus Rx and Pluto Rx. This means an unimpeded flow of ideas and words.

Communication that's polite, socially savvy and cooperative will be laced with the unusual and innovative (Uranus). This will be intensified (Pluto) by a deep commitment to the truth that lies beneath the surface. It all works together for bursts of inspiration that propel you forward and have a powerful impact on your surroundings. You won't have to reach for this - words/ideas should pop up easily, as should connections with the right people. Fantastic for all emails, phone calls, important discussions, meetings. Watch for significant messengers.

Uranus and Pluto's Rx statuses mean one, specific area of urgent change is emphasized, possibly from the past. You have struggled to make those changes before but Mercury's Libra ingress is the key that unlocks things for you via a one-on-one discussion, diplomacy, partnership and active listening. Maybe you couldn't do this on your own.

This Grand Trine becomes a Kite (see screenshot) due to Mercury's separating opposition to Neptune Rx (exact on Sept 18th). While this is normally a confusing aspect, Neptune Rx becomes the focal point and tip of the Kite - a release for the information that circles around in the Grand Trine. Handled correctly, previous delusion or disappointment can be flipped so it becomes a catalyst and goal. The lie is still a lie but the vision, the yearning, has a core of truth - detached ideas can be applied to that vision (along with a profound commitment to deep honesty) and suddenly you have a plan that's inspired.

Mercury's sextile to Vesta is not strictly part of this configuration but it adds a supportive grace note. You're reminded of your focus on higher knowledge, faith, future possibilities. You're reminded of what's most sacred to you now and why you're doing all this.

And even more support- Venus enters Virgo (ruled by Mercury) and Mercury is in Venus-ruled Libra. So here's a nice exchange between relationships and words, practical assistance and verbal cooperation. Venus in Virgo loves corrections, precision, upgrades, assistance. Here she collaborates with Mercury for approaches to relationships that are understanding and helpful in a concrete manner. But this also means more than pretty words are needed- if you want to help, if you want to get better or prove your worth, there must be measurable upgrades. These don't have to be huge improvements (Virgo is about the small details) but there needs to be a serious commitment and the little things do matter.

Venus in Virgo is humble yet exacting - love is shown through clean-up and healing. High standards mean not just any partner will do. But when humbleness is distorted into inferiority and servitude, Venus in Virgo can become the martyr and slave. Self-worth comes from self-healing, but will be sabotaged by an attraction to crises and hopeless cases.

Use this transit to work on yourself and your relationships. Are there any areas where higher standards could be applied? Are there any areas where you're allowing yourself to be enslaved?

This post is extended on Patreon with a look at Uranus in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius. https://www.patreon.com/c/rubyslipper

Copyright Nadia Gilchrist

18/09/2025

This weekend is Big energy - and it’s the sort of energy (dark moon/ eclipse) that makes you want to stay indoors and not go out. It also, ironically is exactly the right energy to work with these big life changing patterns and allow them to shift and change for good. I’ll be holding the space with awareness of the eclipse/ equinox/ dark to new moon energy and we will get to sensitively work with these energies.
One space left for this weekends workshop. Link to book or read more is here

https://www.ruthcato.com/boundaries-workshop

Ruth x

18/09/2025

The bodies that hold this frequency are heart centred. Full heart. Heart led. Vibrating for the good of all. Then, there are also priestesses of this energy. I call these women The Marys. In my work and lineage there are a few women who work along side me who are The Marys to this work. Tagging them here with a deep bow and much love for them and all they embody. Share this with your Marys, who are the women and men walking this path and Priestessing the new light and New Earth into the world? .am.jane.mary

17/09/2025

Jane has one space left to start Bite the Apple this weekend. A year of fullness. Jane’s work is a beautiful, raw, embodied, juicy, aliveness. Is it for you?

Be too much.
I want your full spectrum of colour.
The world has enough of the same, enough of the smiley, enough of the people pleasing.
There is enough of the encouraged numbness in the world.

Now is the space for expansive sensation,
To feel the full range of emotion that has been held within.
Feel the rise of your humanness, as your spirit lifts.
Lead. Lead your own life, not to be watched or followed, but for you to feel the fullness of living a life of choice.
Feel the range.
Know you are not crazy.
Heart centred
Pelvis led
Know your magnificence.

1 space remaining for Bite the Apple. We begin on this Autumn Equinox, Solar Eclipse weekend.
Breathe, move with grace and rest. This eclipse space is a lot. Be in touch if this last space is yours 🍎

17/09/2025

Last few spaces for Where Are Your Boundaries? Our in person, shamanic, somatic practise of finding and exploring your boundaries. You’ll leave with more embodied understanding of what you want and need, and more confidence to bring these essential skills into life.
Accommodation on site. Instalment plan available via the website. Booking via the bio or website.
Hope to see you there!
Ruth x

17/09/2025

Your boundaries keep you safe - full up - they are like putting on your life jacket first. They don’t have to look like shouting or upsetting people (sometimes that is needed) the more they are practised the more gentle and effective they are.
They also ensure you can receive - because you feel safe enough to do so. Often our walls are so high and so thick because boundaries have been previously violated, that we can’t receive any of the good stuff.
Where do you need to take responsibility for your boundaries to help yourself be heard, stay safe and live without feeling exhausted?
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Where Are Your Boundaries? The weekend workshop, this weekend. Near Ludlow. (Last chance to do this work). https://www.ruthcato.com/boundaries-workshop

16/09/2025

Little me has been loud all week, well for a few weeks actually. She is terrified that she’s done something wrong. That someone will tell her off. That she will be rejected and shunned for her misdemeanours.
Seeing her, hearing her, breathing long breaths and re-parenting her has been a full time job. “Hey! You’re not in the wrong! You’re safe. And you know, if you have done something wrong, you are so capable of saying sorry and staying grounded, not loosing yourself. All will be well.”
We are between eclipses! So much is coming up to die off so newness can be allowed in.
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The Way Out & Into The Light.
Starts in Nov. A 6 month, group healing process. In person near Ludlow UK. Shamanic therapy and Trauma Counsellor led.
Details: https://www.ruthcato.com/the-way-out

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16/09/2025

September 16th, 2025
*Mars in Libra opposite Chiron Rx (26 deg)
*Venus in Leo trine Chiron Rx in Aries (26 deg)
*Venus in Leo square Juno in Scorpio (25 deg)
*Neptune Rx in Aries trine Vesta in Sagittarius (0 deg)

Mars/Chiron Rx is the painful culmination of unbalanced actions. You've tipped too far in one direction and now you're facing some consequences. These consequences are designed to correct that imbalance.

This aspect can manifest as projected wounds and charming actions that are used to gloss over the pain or even point a finger at someone else (the scapegoat).

Anger is triggered, but it's ineffective. If you try to assert yourself, you're blamed. It's not fair. So, anger is not the solution. Venus' trine to Chiron suggests bold honesty and even pride is the way to go- embrace the pain, embrace the person who hurts. You're not a victim-far from it. You're rising up with love and courage, declaring your strength and self-esteem as you boldly accept the embarrassment or difficult relationship matter. You're empowered by this empathy and shine brightly.

Having said this, Venus is also making a difficult square to Juno so the depths of a partnership agreement will clash with that brightness. There may be issues with possessiveness or secrets vs a desire to go public, but this tension will demand change on the deepest levels. If there are disagreements over love, money or values, this is the time to hash it out.

Neptune Rx/Vesta focuses your new passion. A spiritual crusade, a hot belief, a dream that's grabbed hold of you - Vesta places limits (in the form of exclusive devotion) around the undefinable which makes it real. There's a natural flow of inspiration that pulls you forward. Don't ignore this pull- the future beckons and you're carrying the flame of something special.

Copyright Nadia Gilchrist

Painting by Jan Matejko

15/09/2025

Where is your church? Do you long for more depth in your life, self, body, world, relationships? Does nature provide you with a connection and inspiration? Are you ready to dive deep into the deeply embodied, earthed, spiritual realities?
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Join me and our circle of men, curated to bring a loving, inspiring shift in you. So you can step into your truth. Becoming the man the world needs.

Like an Oak: Men’s Shamanic Initiation, starts in November. More details in bio.

15/09/2025