On Wednesday, October 2, a solar eclipse occurs in Libra (10°04') at 11:49am. Eclipses always herald important changes. This one brings new beginnings that are likely to entail much thought and discussion. It stresses the importance of healthy, supportive relationships, and creating harmonious, peaceful environments. It is essential that we hone our negotiation skills, keep our integrity, and make sure we assert our needs in a respectful manner. To have an idea of what to expect, we might want to remember what was happening in our lives around October 2, 1978 (8°43' Libra), October 3, 1986 (10°16' Libra), and October 3, 2005 (10°19' Libra), when eclipses occurred at a similar degree.