10/20/2025
Monday, October 20, 2025 — Moon in Libra. Sun in Libra. Mercury and Mars conjunct or meet today, in Scorpio. We are now awaiting the next New Moon, in Libra, tomorrow, October 21.
On Wednesday, the 22nd, the Sun will enter Scorpio. We will then set our sights on the approaching October 31 date, which observes Halloween, along with the so-called third annual harvest celebration in the Wiccan calendar, Samhain.
Additional, more comprehensive astrological updates to follow here in advance of the Samhain celebration. Stay tuned. — md.
Astrologer Vincent Delaney, Salem MA 01970
NO RETREAT FROM DONBAS — Ukraine’s position remains unchanged — Zelensky
Here are more key statements from the president’s latest press briefing:
▪️On Tomahawks: Zelensky suggests that Trump is avoiding escalation with Russia until he meets with them directly.
▪️Budapest is NOT an appropriate location for peace talks, given that Orbán blocks Ukraine at every turn.
▪️Putin called Trump over the Tomahawks, reacting to Trump’s rhetoric. “Russia is clearly afraid of that decision.”
▪️Russia is again pushing the false line that Ukraine is “preparing a new offensive” and is “not ready for a ceasefire.”
▪️“This war cannot be ended quickly. But we’re getting closer to an end.”
▪️Ukraine needs to secure gas worth $2 billion for the winter. Part of this funding has been found.
▪️The US will completely replace Russian gas in Europe. Russia has lost the European gas war to America.
▪️Ukraine could build 9 additional power units if cooperation with the US continues.
▪️“There are decisions Ukraine has no right to make, even under pressure.”
▪️Putin doesn’t need Donbas for its own sake — it’s a tool to create an illusion of success. But no one can guarantee he won’t go further later.
▪️Security guarantees remain Ukraine’s top priority. So far, Ukraine has signed 28 bilateral security agreements with international partners.
▪️“Right now, Trump is essentially giving Putin another chance.”
▪️Frontline updates: The situation in Pokrovsk is difficult. In Kupyansk, conditions have improved. “We’re holding our positions.”