Tarot Card of the month: October 2026, Knight of Cups

 

Opening the cards, I hear "Speaking with forked tongue", This is the Trump administration.

October's card is ruled with the element of water, which tells us we must handle things with great caution and sensitivity. This card covers the signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, keep in mind their, The Moon, Pluto and Neptune respectively, as they do affect human emotions  ruling planets too. 

October's card implies quick thinking of Mercury the planet that rules all forms of communication and metal. When we think of metals, think anything made from metal such as maritime vehicles, aircrafts, radars, gold, silver, military equipment etc. 

There will be more Neptune deception and illusion in October, quick thinking and the delivery of all forms of communication. This includes bringing a message of peace with a poisoned chalice and  there is most definitely hidden deception and poor communication. 

This has the feeling of a fly in quickly and then skoot, which is related to the Middle East issues with Iran and this is one heck of a powder keg. 

I feel drawn to rare earth minerals here also.The US is desperate to secure these minerals as quickly as possible. This is for defence purposes as well as for communication as in data centres and AI. Not all is what it seems here either, there are falsehoods involved.

There are sudden changes in the Middle East in regards to oil and water, Neptune rules water, oil and all forms of liquid including gas, fog and ice. I do see more land being fought over, not just by Israel but also by the Houthis and the Houthis' seem unstoppable. 

Secret deals are being are in the wind as well as false promises. India may have to come in to help with negotiations and agreements at some stage. Everything just seems to go around in circles with no results.

I do feel though that something big will happen, possibly around or close to Christmas. There is a possible breakthrough with peace deals in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia are on edge in October and want to respond to threats, however they must be very careful not to let things escalate beyond control. This feels like a hair trigger situation which needs calm.

Bear in mind the highly volatile emotional planets involved, and the deceptive influences. That ol' bad boy Pluto can be very destructive or it can be transformational if handled correctly. Pisces rules the entire Middle East and therefore oil, religion, water and spirituality. We are dealing with 2 transcendental planets of great significance here and the greatly affect humanity. 

Also we have Pluto retrograde until 16 October 2026

Neptune goes retrograde from 2 October until 11 December 2026

Uranus is retrograde 11 September to 8 February 2027

These planets show how unsettled the world is in October. Peace talks will stall, slight of hand is indicated here too. The UN will be up in arms about something also. There is news from far away places dictating the news, Russia and Ukraine will still be battling it out in October as expected. The Middle East will be combustible and Donald Trump is trying to swing things in the US's favour, while at home it is total mayhem. 

Donald Trump will throw up smoke screen after smoke screen and there is no peace here either, only distractions.  

Students are unhappy in October, food prices rise as does fuel as we also have anticipated. As I look at the water in the card I feel oil running away, as in the price of oil rising quickly.  There are efforts to reign it in but there are problems in doing so, because someone won't play ball so a sweetner is offered.

This feels like the US looking after their own needs, yet others are not getting a good deal. There is skulduggery afoot here, a silver tongue is used to make deals This only suits one individual, guess who?It starts with D and ends with a T.

The knight is no fool hence he is suited up in his armor and ready for business, the art of the quick deal.

It would be wise to examine the deal more closely and read the fine print, because this is not a 2 way deal. This is strictly a one way deal. 

Business expansion is a main highlight for October with Jupiter's influence. There is good luck for some businesses and banking, with profits for big business while small businesses continue to suffer. 

Be very careful in October when buying anything online. I do feel rip offs and deception will be a major problem. Some people may not get the goods they ordered. Please double check everything and read contracts and agreements carefully. 

You also must protect your data and personal information from hackers. I do feel an upsurge in personal information being stolen, so do not take any risks. 

There will be transport problems and disruptions in October too, so make sure you have back up plans, whether it is local, interstate or overseas travel. Some of this could be due to fuel supplies, industrial action or war and terrorism, so please be careful. 

I see mor girls bullying others this month, this is the effect of aggressive Mars energy here. As Mars rules the year of the Fire Horse. Thankfully next year is a calmer energy, being the year of the Fire Goat.

So start the new year of with a nice cup of tea and reevaluate life's priorities because life is going to take another change yet again. October will be gone as quickly as it arrived, so get yourselves organised quickly. Major changes are coming over the next few months and I feel drawn to water again. 

Please be very careful with anything to do with water, be it beaches, rivers, the ocean, sailing, travelling over water, drinking water or floods etc. Keep an eye on your children with water too and hot liquids. Practice mindfulness around your home as a small child can get burned, scalded or drown in seconds. Keep children away from (hot) baths as they will climb in as soon as your back is turned.

I feel things in Ukraine and Russia are about to have an upheaval yet again, as Putin ups the ante. Putin knows his time is almost up so he is poking the bear so to speak with NATO and the UK. Meanwhile the US are focused elsewhere. Africa is in for more problems with hijackings, kidnapping and violence. Africa may also have a few explosions in October due to terrorism and criminal gangs.

Please take care of your loved ones and plan your lives around safety in these troubled times. Home prepping would be a very good idea, so start now if possible. 

Scaling back socialising is also highlighted for October due to financial insecurity. There will be more housing shortages and woes that accompany this matter. I see dental issues and problems for October and many people can no longer afford to go to the dentist. Please go to the hospital for help especially if you have gum or tooth infections because they can get worse very quickly. 

Please take good care of yourselves and your loved ones, including your dear fur babies. One never knows what is around the corner.

Blessings and warm and fuzzy hugs

Alex

Open gardens in Canberra region

 https://opengardenscanberra.org.au/events/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUZkpxwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXZqUVo1R0g3SmJrSnRYT2dzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZ8SaGH20L_e-eI2nI5VFaGjOi9pN8FTzkE3Ul-uNZ-6ap743UrRZRYYtIKU_aem_c6isKZPgQwvWlSns4pBAEQ

Springtime open gardens are on from this weekend to 22 November 2026. So if you love gardens these will be worth your while visiting. There is so much beauty to enjoy at this time of year so make the most of it before it is too hot. If I am lucky I might get the chance too, I have only done this once about 25 years ago roughly, every year I want to go but something always seems to stop me going. 

I am definitely going to Tulip Tops just outside Canberra this week, we take our beautiful doggie daughter miss Ruby every year. This year she has her pram to relax in as she is very old now and gets tired walking too far.   

https://www.tuliptopgardens.com.au/

Enjoy classical music through speakers in the trees as you meander through this beautiful family owned garden. Plants are usually on sale at the kiosk as you enter and leave the gardens, they do sell out quickly though. Make sure to bring a hat or a parasol and sun block, because the weather is hot and you don't want to get overheated or sunburned.

I am hanging out for their famous dutch pancakes and ice cream, and the happy vibes. It's a great day out and kids love the place too. 

Note: At the top of the website it says open 12 September to 11 October only.  20 Old Federal Highway, Sutton NSW.

Happy springtime vibes and warm and fuzzy hugs everyone!

Some funny stuff to welcome the weekend

Australia’s vast Nullarbor Plain hides deep caves that can teach us about alien worlds

 https://theconversation.com/australias-vast-nullarbor-plain-hides-deep-caves-that-can-teach-us-about-alien-worlds-290637

Quite an informative article, not somewhere that I would like to go all the same. The summer daytime temperatures are over 40 degrees Celsius in the day and still warm at night. In winter the average temperature is around 19 degrees Celsius and as low as 7 degrees Celsius overnight. 

It’s definitely not a trip to do in the summer due to vehicle breakdowns and other mishaps. You can take the train across the Nullarbor though, even though people do drive or take the interstate buses from Sydney to Perth. The Australian outback is really something to behold with the colours, wildlife and the environment. It’s an artistic landscape that is as mysterious as it is spiritual. 

The US has admitted deploying weapons in space and China is sounding the alarm

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/usa-space-weapons-china-russia/107157436

This is a frightening reality for humanity nobody should have weapons in space at all. This will take us down a very dangerous path. 

Wes Penre: Q and A Session 20, 2026

 https://wespenrevideos.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Q-A-Session-20-2026.pdf

It seems like a while since I have posted anything from Wes, so here is something to read tonight. 

Man breaks into RAAF Base Darwin, assaults defence force member and steals vehicle

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-15/raaf-base-darwin-break-in-stolen-vehicle/107153730

This is an utter disgrace and says so much about the state of our military not being capable of securing its bases on our shores. How is this actually possible?  Construction work makes absolutely no difference to security, this is negligence and a security breach, not to mention assault of a defence force member and theft.

RAAF Williamstown, NSW was the last one that was in the news recently. Heads should roll for this, if they can’t keep the base secure 24/7,  then there is nothing to stop a terrorist attack on our military bases. 

The minister for defence should be sacked immediately, the buck stops with the minister. Australia is a laughing stock with poor military security, how on earth can we expect them to prevent an enemy attack if the military are not up to defending the base like this? 

Think about this, what if this individual was armed with a gun, would the persons on the gate return fire? An alarm should have been activated to activate the military police and the intruders should have been arrested and held in custody. That’s what happens in the real world. 

Experts’ worst fears confirmed as Anthropic report reveals how AI is already being used in war

 https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/experts-worst-fears-confirmed-as-anthropic-report-reveals-how-ai-is-already-being-used-in-war/news-story/9bf097f319bdca1417574c7aa74df3f8

Hmm, the boffins don’t think too far ahead for what could possibly go wrong, geez fancy that. They seem to think of it as a glorified console game for big boys. They forget human lives are at stake here as well as animals lives. Do these people even stop to think what it means to be human? 

Regret is a thing that never goes away, you can’t undo the damage once it’s done. You have to live with the consequences of your actions. Power and big money will easily be the main motivation to push forward, and governments will demand they push forward, they don’t care. All it comes down to is absolute power and control. 

I am no fan of AI whatsoever and using it for military purposes is just wrong, when you have a faceless army pointing weapons at you, there is no care and only point and click at a target thousands of miles away and then just go on a tea break and chat with your mates about the morning’s work matter of fact like. How detached from humanity is that? 

Letting computers control weapons and banks of drone operators at desks casually targeting and killing their targets without a second thought. It’s quite scary technology when these drones can lock on to you and follow you, to kill you in an instant. The troops in Ukraine are dealing with this terrifying reality as we speak. You can’t hide from these killing machines, like something out of a Terminator movie, it will find you and lock on. We have seen this in the news recently, but factor in errors, because there will be errors. Who is to blame for these errors though? 

Prostate cancer charity worried about specialist nursing care as funding redirected to McGrath Foundation

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-13/prostate-cancer-specialist-nurses-mcgrath-foundation/107147744

It hope all works out well for all of the people involved, patients and nursing staff. It’s a special field of knowledge in each area, so one would think they would put the right nurses and support staff in the correct positions. There should be more training to keep a well trained and experienced staff to look after their specific area of expertise.

I pray that no one falls through the cracks especially as the changeover takes place. There are always teething problems at the start of new initiatives. Let’s hope management are on the ball here too. 

2027 Psychic predictions are not far off

 The 2027 world and Australian psychic predictions are a month away. It will be interesting to see what comes out in the cards. Next year is ruled by the element of fire as is this year. It will be the year of the Fire-Goat (also known as the Red Fire Goat, Ram or Sheep), and it is a number 2 year. The year of the Goat starts on 6 February 2027 through to the 25 January 2028. The fire Goat is a calmer energy to the 2026 Fire Horse, so this is a good thing that can bring healing. In Chinese astrology, the element runs for two consecutive years before moving on to the next element. They follow thus, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal,Water.  

The animal years proceed in a 12 year cycle thus, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.

The goat represents, peaceful nature, gentleness, warmth, creative energy of the element of fire and inner resilience. Goat personality is compassionate, gentle, nurturing, empathetic and artistic. 

Negativity they can be shy, prone to worrying, indecisive and also eager to please others or they can be insecure and seeking approval from others. Goats tend to be very reserved and can be quite comfortable being alone. They also make very loyal companions and friends. Their best matches are Rabbits, Pigs and Horses. They may butt heads with Oxes and Rats. 

Each animal year is also ruled by an element too. So the personality traits are Fire Goats, passionate, charismatic, independent and have a strong hidden drive. Earth Goats are reliable, stable, and highly supportive of family and friends. Metal Goats are creative and have a refined taste, however they are also rigid, critical and strong willed. Water Goats are highly empathetic, sensitive, gentle listeners, and can be overly protective of those they love and care about. Wood goats are artistic, imaginative, and highly creative individuals. Though they are prone to worry and stress, therefore need to rely on others for support. 

Incidentally the year of the fire Goat is ruled by the planet Mars, however in traditional western astrology the year of the Goat is ruled by Capricorn (the glyph or symbol being the Sea Goat) and the planet Saturn., the great malefic or teacher, whose actions are slow, deliberate and have a long lasting effect. 

How this Year of the Fire Goat translates to the world, it will be a year of great sensitivity, cooperation and tremendous effort to bring others together. Negatively this can be highly emotional energy, stagnation from heavy earth energy, emotional outbursts and tempers flare up, Stubbornness, rash and impulsiveness. I feel this relates to finances and the economy firstly then ongoing world conflicts.   

The number 2 year means and that is a dualistic number, which can be a year of great cooperation, blending, gentle careful progress, partnerships, patience and diplomacy. The number 2 is about sharing or doing the opposite because there are two sides to the number, yes or no or have or have not etc. So you see it has exact opposites too, hence duality. Just like the law of cause and effect, so keep that in mind. 

This can be a good year for either personal or business relationships, the advice is though, slow and patient progress, do not rush anything. Mutual respect, trust and understanding are key to things turning out successfully. So approach with caution, be patient and don't poke the bear.

Lucky colours for 2027 are Red, Gold, Yellow, followed by supporting colours Purple, Pink, Orange Green.  

As I have mentioned before about war and conflict between 2025 and 2027. Please be aware that overseas travel will be off the agenda starting in 2027 onwards and by 2028/29 there will be no way we can fly overseas on holidays. Expect things to start ramping up in 2027, there are already signs of this kicking off. Such as the drones buzzing airports. 

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11

 It’s amazing how fast time goes, and here we are again remembering the terrible tragedy of September 11, 2001,  that moment when the world changed dramatically. It’s now 25 years since this tragedy happened and we bow our heads in solidarity and prayer for all the innocent lives lost in an act of evil. 

We remember the moment when the news broke in disbelief, that such a thing could happen. Life forever changed for so many people. Please stop and think about what your life would be like if you lost a loved one in such circumstances. At any given moment; anyone could lose their lives or a loved one could lose their life. The most precious gift that we have is the gift of life, when that is gone our loved ones are suffering immense pain and suffering. Every single life matters not only to that individual, but to everyone that knew and loved them. 

Today we honour all those who lost their lives on this day and as a result of that day. We must keep our humanity intact for those that are here now and for those still to come, and prevent such acts of terrorism and evil ever happening again. 

US data centers face further backlash over wastewater pollution

 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/08/us-datacenters-wastewater-pollution

Google are data centres bad for our health and the environment. They sure are, and in many ways they are extremely dangerous for our health with carcinogens, for ever chemicals, constant noise 24/7, pollution etc. 

Australia is pushing ahead with these terrible Pandoras boxes and not just the health dangers, they will drive up our water and electricity bills for every household in the country. We are having these forced on us because of the big money involved without any care of the harm caused. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12960503/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupriavidus_gilardii

Click on the blue links to read more about this bacteria 

Spiritual meaning of a bell shattering

 I had a wonderful spiritual experience this morning as I was putting gold light around myself.

I had just finished doing my grounding and had started doing my gold light, and suddenly I saw an huge grey bell. It shattered from the top, down this was like a huge church bell so I knew it was important.

I did a quick google search and the AI overview came up with this interpretation. It is an incredibly protective sign, representing a forced breaking of outdated spiritual blockages, stagnant karma (I do not believe in, nor accept this false construct personally), or heavy illusions that were holding you back. 

Because it happened during spiritual protection it is a visual confirmation that your spiritual defences are successfully dismantling old, dense energies to make way for a higher frequency. 

The grey colour represents neutrality, stagnation, or the in between. It often symbolises old karmic patterns, confusion, or lack of clarity. A grey object symbolises something that has served its purpose and no longer holds its vibrant life force or truth. 

The huge bell, historically bells were used to sound the alarm, summoning people, or signal time. Spiritually a large bell represents a dominant frequency, a loud energetic  programming, or a system of belief that has been dictating your reality. It can also represent a defensive armour you used to protect yourself.

The shattered from the top down meaning direction is highly significant, and in spiritual anatomy this represents the Crown chakra and divine intervention. The shattering did not come from earthly, physical effort. It came from  higher realms. Divine light or your higher self struck the top, completely destroying the old structure.

A major energy shift is implied by the bell shattering, a sudden intense change in vibration. A sudden release of anxiety, or a feeling of lightness in the throat,third eye and crown chakra in the coming days. Also experiencing spiritual downloads and higher guidance without distortion of old mental filters.

When information comes through to us, it goes through many dense layers of astral and that also can distort the message or frequency. 

I also saw a bell tower that the bell was encased in just like a church bell is. The tower represents the link between the spirit world and earth. The tower represents the the highest point in your spiritual anatomy. The mental or physical framework you build over time to house your beliefs and spiritual authority.

The fact that the bell shattered within the belltower implies that the intense energy shift is internal and safely contained. Your spiritual foundation is therefore strong enough to withstand this massive vibration. The belltower is like the Tower card  in the Tarot, representing old logic, except this is a profound upgrade spiritually and not destruction. 

This also lets one know that hyper vigilance is no longer necessary, the chanel is clear for higher spiritual communication.  

Isn't this interesting, nothing happens until the time is right and your frequency aligns with the higher powers. I have been waiting for this for a couple of years as it shows up in my birth chart.  In the past few months there have been many visions during morning grounding and this today after a week without any visions. I am keen to see how all of this transpires as a whole. 

One thing to note is when using the AI overview, is to listen to your intuition to see what resonates with you. Don't take this as 100% accurate either because this tool is still learning from human input. Not just that. If you exit google search and retype the question it can show up more information that it didn't present before. Then by adding anything extra into the response such as a minor detail you will see more information. Do question this tool though because it can be wrong and will tell you it is only learning. 

Best thing to do is visit a few websites as well as listen to your intuition. Time will reveal all anyway. Enjoy your spiritual journey people and know that your journey is unique and tailored to you specifically in language that you will understand via your higher self. You also need time for things to manifest as nothing happens quickly in spirituality. Time does not exist in the non physical world, so just go with the flow. Most importantly relax and enjoy the journey unfolding as it is meant to when you are ready.     

Donald Trump wants more data centres, but voter anger is rising across America

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-05/trump-wants-more-data-centres-but-americans-are-angry/107093084

We should all be worried about this, it’s an anti humanity issue and highly dangerous to our health and safety, including PFAS. Read the article and google the health implications, I just took a screenshot of asking the AI overview if the data centres are bad for our health and it says yes. The environment is obviously going to be very badly affected as is all of our wildlife globally. So what about that carbon footprint and all the money going to climate change BS? 

I still have to follow up by reading more about it, I do know that in Australia it’s going to be full steam ahead to build these data centres asap. So not just is our health, wellbeing and safety being compromised but up goes the electricity and water bills. Do you honestly think that the government gives a damn about us? Hell no! It’s all about money and nothing else. 

Books: Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot

 

 Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot, by Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin,  is a well touted book for tarot readers and those with an interest in the inner workings of the tarot. 

The Rider-Waite-Smith tarot are the best tarot deck to learn from and the symbolism especially is highly important in the learning journey. In this book, there are insights into the design process that will fascinate you in their details and even I have found little things that surprised me. 

I do recommend you shop around for a good price for the book as you can find the price does vary greatly.

Amazon Australia are selling it for $62 as of today, in paperback. The kindle version is $42 if you prefer that format. The Nile books are selling it for $55.20, normally they are quite cheap but you need to compare prices before buying books as there can be sudden sales online. 

Booktopia are selling this for $52.75 and eBay Australia are selling it for $47.95. Fishpond are selling it for $40.81 but it ships from the US. Also check where it ships from as the price can be high for shipping if it’s from overseas. Even Big W market place is selling this for $63.49 and $7 postage. 

My suggestion is google the title and authors and see what shows up on the search results. There is a Booktopia discount in the search results that offers a discount via Amazon. This is the one that I used and the book arrived the next day. 

Golden rule is never lend your books to anyone, they have a habit of never returning to you. A lesson that I learned years ago. People don’t respect others property so be warned, act in haste and repent at leisure.

Happy book hunting and tarot reading everyone.

Warm and fuzzy hugs 🤗 

Alex 

Wes Penre: Q and A Session 19, 2026

 https://wespenrevideos.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Q-A-Session-19-2026.pdf

I expect many readers are hanging out for more Q and A’s from Wes, so here they are. The last question is not something that I have heard of but atmospheric pressure makes a lot more sense.