Why the energy has felt like a sh*t show from 9/21-10/14

So, from September 21st - October 14th, in my personal opinion - I feel like this is some of the most challenging astrology (and this all takes place before the first Eclipse this month). Now, let's break down the transits I have my eyes on, first - and then we'll go over how this might have been impacting you.

Mars in Libra, aka its' depression/Detriment - Mars is very action-based and purposeful, while Libra is the balancing scales of Justice that wishes to factor in all sides of the coin before delivering its intentions. However, the most notable way of seeing this placement play out with people around you - are quipped comments and passive-aggressive undertones. People are recalibrating what it means to be fair or what it means to be just, and instead of getting in-your-face discourse that you can hash out and move on with quickly - it could feel like an assessment period of watching things/being watched for several weeks, before a grand conclusion is drawn - which can leave people feeling prickly.

Now, on top of this, during this specific transit 9/21 - 10/14 Detriment Mars is conjoining South Node and opposing North Node. Granted, Whole House Astrologers will tell you - the minute Mars entered Libra and until it officially enters Scorpio it will remain this way (Same-Sign conjunctions: when planets are automatically conjoined because they are in the same sign, period.)

South Node conjoining Detriment Libra: This is a time period where you find yourself having nuanced conversations with people around you, about the past. Old news is getting brought back up and rehashed out - but you're starting to feel like you're in a funhouse mirror at this point, because you might have seen certain people or things one way, previously. But, now you're seeing a different side of the argument or a hidden motive behind why people are sitting on their stance of the argument. This is a time period where you're truly coming face to face with bad habits, bad friends, bad company, and bad situations - and it could feel like you're being jolted awake in the process.

Edit: Mars will ingress into it's domicile ruler in Scorpio on 10/12 but the conjunction officially breaks apart after 10/14. 

Mars opposite North Node: In many ways, you could feel a bit immobilized right now. For one, you're learning where people truly stand on things, who people truly are, and how you might not have fully healed from past situations - or became complacent in accepting an environment (for a very long time) that just had no true growth or ambition to change.

What you should do right now: Pick battles wisely, and limit contact with people or environmental stressors that tend to elicit strong negative emotions. But, also truly assess where you're at and the kind of future you wish to build for yourself. I wouldn't say this is the best time to start a new chapter in your life or make a radical change - but sitting with the revelation that you're about to, might be just as reassuring. A reminder that you acknowledge you're different, and you've grown, even if certain people in your life haven't.

The South Node Conjunction is on the Libra Axis of your chart, while the North Node opposition is on your Aries axis. AKA, looking at your chart to assess how your house of Libra may be a bit rooted or anchored in things you thought you healed from but didn't. Meanwhile, your house of Aries this month - reflects the true growth or band-aid you need to rip off in your life.

Libra first house: Release of Ego/other people's projected opinions

Libra second house: Release of how you've viewed certain people, or how you have been handling your finances i.e. cleaning these spaces up.

Libra third house: Release of trying to explain yourself to people who do not wish to understand you.

Libra fourth house: You could quite literally need to move, change who you live with, or limit contact with overbearing and entitled family members.

Libra fifth house: Release of what you loved i.e. allowing yourself to adopt a new hobby some people could be heavily assessing their romantic relationships right now.

Libra sixth house: Release of certain routines or crutches you rely on to get through the week, that may be keeping you pigeon-holed in a certain area of your life.

Libra seventh house: Death to the people-pleasers, no but you're quite literally learning that being a doormat has gotten you no-where, and you must start being okay with not accommodating every whim of other people's expectation of you.

Libra eighth house: Release of feeling like you owe people something because they do x, y, and z for you - or because they constantly remind you of how much you mean to them. Love or healthy support systems will not hold their affection over your head. Also, you're looking at your debt/credit cards/spending right now, and needing to truly assess this.

Libra ninth house: Release of a deeply rooted philosophy or moral belief that might not be as correct as you used to think it was.

Libra tenth house: Release of a reputation, aka entering your Taylor Swift Reputation era... jk, but you might also be releasing your career path or accepting if you need to change jobs altogether or alter certain life goals to accommodate your true feelings.

Libra eleventh house: Restructuring your relationship with your friends and social media.

Libra twelfth house: Paying attention to who feels like a "hidden enemy" now more than ever, but also showing up for your mental health more so that you don't feel paranoid. I.E. doing more things that allow you to be cozy, comfortable, nurtured - spending more time resting, sleeping longer, stop pushing yourself to adhere to the demands of people who are not positive for your mental wellbeing.