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Sabian Symbol for the
New Moon in Libra
28 Libra
"Humanity seeking to bridge the span of
knowledge."
Libra
typically builds bridges between people through relationship and
interaction. This Sabian symbol expands this concept to all of
Humanity and our relationship to knowledge, reason and
understanding.
Marc Edmund
Jones co-creator of the Sabian symbols, interprets this
symbol as making ourselves into practical instruments for our
accumulated experience and the desire for "dramatization of
life's potential."
Dane Rudhyar
adds the idea of reaching for "knowledge transferable from
generation to generation" through "the harvest of [our]
conscious experiences and deliberate endeavours."
Lynda Hill points out
that "there is more to wisdom than just knowing. It is what's
done with the knowledge that creates wisdom."
In other words, in
this New Moon cycle, we are encouraged to take our accumulated
knowledge and find ways to share it so that others can benefit
from it. This is especially relevant with the final
Jupiter-Saturn square taking place on Oct.25.
And with both Venus
and Mars intimately involved with the New Moon, it means we must find a balance
between "having" and "doing." We must learn
to enjoy and appreciate
the value and wisdom of our accumulated experience. It is not
enough to use
that wisdom as a mere tool to persuade (or coerce) others into
agreeing with us.
Read more about the Sabian Symbols:
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November 2006
The New Moon in Libra brings an
encounter with love, beauty, balance and harmony! During this
four week cycle we have the opportunity to explore how we balance
ourselves through people, events and situations in our
environment. You might find your love life becomes more
romantic. Or you may decide to get a makeover to beautify
yourself or someone you care about. Or you might want to
redecorate your home or workplace.
The Sun-Moon conjunction (which is
what a New Moon is) are tightly conjunct both Venus and Mars.
This is the "fisted hand in the velvet glove!" This huddle of
planets combines negotiation and competition; diplomacy and
force. One example is that you might be negotiating some kind of
agreement or arrangement using a cunning, artful strategy.
You'll likely have to find a careful balance between aggressive
force and charming compromise. There can be a distinct
passive-aggressive streak running through this New Moon energy.
The trouble is that kind of approach could backfire and the same
hostile or controlling energy could be mirrored back to the
sender – possibly in a much more direct way!
However, if overt hostility and
aggression are kept within bounds, it leaves room for diplomacy,
compromise and harmony to flourish – without necessarily
sacrificing what is important. Passion can be expressed in
artful, delightful, joyful ways. This can be a very creative
time for artists and others who work with beauty. If you work
closely with people, this cycle could help you get your point
across with gentle but effective impact. The trick is to balance
accommodation with firm boundaries, and compromise with
persistence to get something of value back for what you give up.
At the New Moon, there is also a very
tight Mercury-Jupiter conjunction, which sits at the apex of a
T-square with the Saturn-Neptune opposition. This T-square has
been hovering overhead in the skies since late August, bringing
a struggle between freedom and restriction and the need to
balance these with the ideals and yearnings we hold. For
example, you might feel jealous or uncomfortable about someone
else's pursuit of freedom and self-confidence, while you are
stuck feeling discouraged, pessimistic or lethargic. Or you
could be trying to realize your increased potential, only to
feel you are being held back by someone or something that seems
only interested in being a web blanket on your dreams.
It's very possible that you have
identified with one of these energies, while someone else played
out the other side – yet both of these energies are parts of
you. For example, you may have felt like a freedom-fighter
struggling to avoid being tied down or controlled. But a part of
you may also want order and realism, and want to avoid drawing
premature conclusions or falling into the trap of self-righteous
arrogance. Or you might disapprove of others who make
assumptions or pass judgment, yet secretly envy their ability to
throw off constraints and soar with possibilities and
imagination.
The Mercury-Jupiter conjunction
happens just as the T-Square is about to disband. It is a chance
to sift through your experiences of the last few months to
understand all the different parts of yourself that have
participated in your situation. Looking back over the last few
months, what has changed in your life? What do you truly believe
now in your heart of hearts about those events? Has your
perspective changed since those events began? And how can you
bring balance and harmony to your situation that ensures that
you find peace?
These questions and their answers will
unfold over the next 4 weeks, as this lunar cycle waxes and
wanes. It will reach a peak and turning point at the Full Moon
on Nov.05. As always, these energies may be having a greater
impact on you than on other people. These transits could be
acting like a lightning rod for other transits happening to your
natal chart. To understand how you are being personally affected
and how to work these energies to your advantage, you need to
get a personal astrology reading that looks at your whole natal
chart. Find out more about getting a
private reading with me.
Oct.22 – Mercury conjunct Jupiter
(22:52 of Scorpio - 1st pass)
This aspect can make you quite
talkative and your mind flooded with ideas. Be careful you don't
blurt out any secrets! Your stream of consciousness ideas can
flow abundantly right now with optimism and visionary
possibilities. Write down your best ideas for later development,
since you may be having too much fun playing with ideas, to stop
and make them manifest. Basic perceptions and simple
communication can provide food for thought that feeds your
greater understanding and philosophical insight. Your point of
view expands to identify opportunities, possibilities and the
broader implications of what is happening around you. You might
get a flash of vision, insight and inspiration. You could be
called upon to form an opinion, consider a different viewpoint,
expand your knowledge, or make a judgement call. Your conscious
awareness is open to spiritual experiences right now.
This is the first of 3 passes: Oct.22,
Oct.30 and Dec.10. This pass is the
emergence of the Mercury-Jupiter energy, which will unfold
through the next two passes.
Oct.22 to Dec.08 – Stellium in Scorpio
(Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter)
("What's a
Stellium?")
 Just in time for Halloween – a
plethora of planets skulking through Scorpio! We haven't had
this many planets in Scorpio at one time since 1978. Jupiter has
been voyaging through Scorpio since October 2005, delving into
the deep mysteries of life. And just
before its rebirth into Sagittarius in late November, half of the
solar system decides to get together in Scorpio and give Jupiter
a graduation party!
Mercury is the first to arrive on
Oct.02. Then the Sun and Moon show up after
putting on the New Moon in Libra Show (Oct.22). On Oct.23, Mars
swaggers in.
Fashionably late Venus is the last to arrive on Oct.24 and the
first to leave on Nov.17.
That means we have five planets in
Scorpio for 30 straight days. And with the Moon still in Scorpio
on Oct.24, that makes six planets in Scorpio on that day.
That is one intense party!
And of course, as these planets move
through Scorpio at different speeds, they will move into
conjunction at various times, mostly while still in Scorpio
The Sun is next to leave on Nov.22, right
after the New Moon in Scorpio. Jupiter makes the leap into
Sagittarius on Nov.24. Mars follows on Dec.06. Mercury stays the longest because it
goes retrograde in Scorpio from Oct.28 to Nov.17, and finally
escapes into Sagittarius on Dec.08.
What does all this mean?? There
is a deep transformation happening through this period! All the
planets from the Sun out to Jupiter are aligned together – well,
except for the Earth, which is on the other side of the Sun, but we
don't need to get THAT technical, do we? ;-) That's still a lotta
planets!
At the October New Moon we start off
with a
stellium in Libra, and Venus (ruler of Libra) plays the zodiacal hostess with her
agenda of harmony, balance, diplomacy and mutual give-and-take. But
from Oct.23 to Dec.06, Mars takes command of the skies while in his
own sign of Scorpio.
That means we move from diplomatic strategy to
forceful politics; from love to lust; and from negotiation and
influence to control and power. This Scorpio stellium brings an
intense quality into your life. This can deepen and enrich your
experience of whatever you're doing during that time. But it can
also bring heaviness that could overwhelm you if you aren't able
to balance it out with something lighter. It's a little like
eating nothing but rich food – you need something lighter and
blander to keep your taste buds from overdosing!
That's why
it's so important to find balance and harmony at the New Moon in
Libra. This can be a powerful resource for you during the
stellium in Scorpio. After spending time in the Scorpio depths,
you need to be able to come back up for air with the help of
some Libra lightness and grace.
In Scorpio we encounter our Shadow –
the secret feelings, fears, hopes, desires and drives that lie
in our psychological depths, waiting to be released and
transformed. Scorpio is associated with death and rebirth.
Although sometimes this leads us to cross paths with literal
death in some way, more often it is about the symbolic death
that must happen so that we can be transformed and renewed.
In Scorpio things often feel like they
get worse before they get better. This is because you can't
transform and let go of something you have not yet embraced or
acknowledged. "You gotta feel it to heal it," as the saying
goes. You may therefore find that some of your needs,
obsessions, feelings or desires become more intense or
pronounced during the stellium. This is your opportunity to work
with these experiences and learn what they're really made of.
Remember that nothing is ever completely good or bad, but lives
somewhere in the shades of grey in between.
As you expand your awareness of those
feelings, reactions, impulses and drives, you can gradually move
into a position of empowerment where you can make conscious,
healthy choices about them. If you're finding this is a
difficult journey, it can be an excellent time to seek out extra
guidance and support. Depending on how difficult it is for you,
you might want to consult a therapist, counsellor, spiritual
advisor,
professional
astrologer or even a crisis hotline.
For more about the Scorpio stellium,
read below about the planetary conjunctions in Scorpio and how
each planet's energy is coloured by being in Scorpio.
Oct.23 – Sun conjunct Mars (29:43 of
Libra)
This transit gives you energy to burn!
However, that energy could be productive or volatile, or even
both. You are likely to be a lot more motivated and enthusiastic
about whatever you do. But you could also be more impulsive,
distracted and erratic too. Anger can flare quickly, and if you
don't try to control it or hang onto it, it can pass just as
quickly. Sexual energy or desire may be high now, which can be
fun to take advantage of, but could also get you into trouble if
you don't use some good judgment about who, when or where to act
on that desire. This transit represents a new beginning in how
you use and work with your energy -- physical, emotional,
spiritual and motivational energy. It can be a great time to
initiate new goals, or to set plans into motion. It may be
easier to stand up for what you believe -- to assert yourself,
to confront someone or to express yourself in ways that you had
previously been inhibited. It takes practice and awareness to
learn to tell your genuine impulses (that reflect and express
who you are) from unconscious motives (that may be
passive-aggressive, manipulative or hostile). This transit could
give you an opportunity to observe both sides of this potent
energy.
Oct.23 – Mercury square Saturn (23:22
of Scorpio/Leo - 1st pass)
Your thoughts, ideas and communication
need to become structured, rational and discreet, although this
may not be easy to achieve. You may have to work extra hard to
get your point across now, since others might be resistant to
your ideas or may not be familiar with the basic concepts. It is
a time to be clear, objective and down-to-earth in your
communication and thinking, but equally important to do this
without going overboard and becoming rigid, autocratic or
over-cautious. If you find yourself stuck in a "glass half
empty" frame of mind, you might be sagging under the weight of
melancholy ...Or, it might mean you are coming to terms with
some hard realities and decisions and feeling the gravity of the
implications. But also check to be sure you're not taking
yourself and your situation too seriously. By applying your best
efforts, this can be a very productive time, especially with
anything involving communication, writing, organising or logic.
This is the first of 3 passes: Oct.23,
Nov.01 and Dec.04. This pass reveals
an emerging theme about the Mercury-Saturn energy, which will
unfold through the next two passes.
Oct.23 – Sun enters Scorpio (until
Nov.22)
Happy Solar Return to all Scorpios!
While the Sun is in Scorpio, we all get to explore our passions
and probe the secrets within our depths. There is an intensity
to the Scorpio experience that goes right to the core, and
Scorpio challenges you to take a closer look at how that
intensity manifests in your psyche. What are you passionate
about and what fires up that passion? What events and
experiences have brought you to "rock bottom" and then turned
the tide to rejuvenate you back to a new lease on life? What
people, causes, beliefs or physical things are so important to
you that you would even risk death for? What secrets do you
harbour inside, even from yourself? Posing these hypothetical
questions doesn't mean you'll bring it on! But doing so can help
you tap into the Scorpio experience to understand better how you
experience transformation and touch the deepest heart of life
itself. The danger is in becoming so obsessed with your passion
that you neglect the practical realities. Or, you could become
stuck in the "dark side" of transformation and letting go of the
old, that you forget that figurative death and transformation
are meant to lead into rebirth in order to complete the cycle.
During this time, celebrate the endings in your life. Honour the
hard times when you have had to face painful losses. And take
passionate pleasure in the things that pull you out of your
routines and make you feel alive. In some way, they have all
allowed you to survive, thrive and grow.
Oct.23 – Mars enters Scorpio (until
Dec.06)
Mars now swaggers through Scorpio --
its own sign, by traditional rulerships. Our impulses, willpower
and forceful intent are more likely to be intense, passionate
and controlled (or controlling) under this transit. Sexual
energy may run high, although this may be a hunger for emotional
intimacy and deep closeness, as much as it is a drive to satisfy
a physical urge. Jealousy, anger and revenge may be more easily
triggered, since passionate feelings and instincts are closer to
the surface and may be harder to keep under discreet control.
This can also be a time of potent creative and transformative
energy, since the same emotions and drives that can be so
destructive can also provide fuel for powerful self-expression
and growth. This energy can also provide a formidable resource
when used to fight for a cause -- just be sure that the cause
(and your methods of fighting for it) are consistent with your
ethics, principles and integrity.
Oct.24 – Venus enters Scorpio (until
Nov.17)
Venus is the planet of relationships,
interaction, beauty, pleasure and material resources. She struts
through Scorpio with attitude! As a result, we may experience
sensuality, sexuality and intimacy in a more intense,
in-your-face kind of way. You might feel the need to establish a
better balance of power with others that is pleasant and
even-handed on the surface but also deals with the more gritty
or intense energy that tends to lurk under the surface. It may
be easier to attract what (or who) you want now, by focusing
your intent and interest on the object of your affection and
desire. However, there can also be a danger of becoming
manipulative, controlling or devious to get what you want.
Strive to become centred in your deepest heart's desire through
steadfast self-honesty. Aim to avoid becoming obsessed with
power, wealth or lust so that you lose sight of your true light
inside. This is a good transit to take joy in your instinctive
nature.
Oct.25 – Venus conjunct Mars (1:03 of
Scorpio)
Diplomacy and harmony combine with
forcefulness and enthusiasm under this transit. How you
experience the results will depend in part on which you value
more -- winning (Mars dominant) or resolution (Venus dominant).
One possibility is being able to negotiate agreements with
others in assertive ways; another possibility is being able to
confront others with gentleness and diplomacy. The courage to
act could become either blunted or enhanced by an increased
sensitivity to how your actions could affect others. Your
ability to negotiate a diplomatic solution to a problem might be
sabotaged by impatience, frustration or too much directness --
or that same forcefulness might help by keeping things from
getting bogging down or by injecting an infectious enthusiasm to
the discussion. Although the effects could look very different
in various situations, the best results will likely be found by
using the best of both of these opposite energies.
Oct.25 – Jupiter square Saturn (23:32
of Scorpio/Leo)
This is the final of three passes of
this transit (Dec.17.2005,
Jun.22.2006 and Oct.25.2006). Jupiter
and Saturn have a very long combined cycle—20 years! This aspect
is the quarter-way mark (waxing square) of that cycle, which
began with the conjunction in Taurus back in 2000. At this stage
of the cycle, you are challenged to make a deeper commitment to
long-term projects, goals and growth that have emerged in your
life since 2000. It is a time to evaluate your development since
then.
"What development?" you might ask.
Five years is a long time to think back and compare to the
present day! At that time you might have experienced the end of
some of your hopes and dreams, although this would have cleared
the way for new ones. These new hopes and dreams are starting to
take shape now – and with them, the reality of what it will take
to make them happen.
For example, around 2000 you might
have found your spiritual beliefs, practices and faith changing,
perhaps to bring them more in line with your personal
circumstances and goals. You might have felt a struggle between
the desire for freedom, ease and comfort versus the
responsibility, discipline and hard work that was required to
support that freedom. Or, you might have begun a new direction
of learning (like taking a course), or you might have started to
share your knowledge and wisdom with others (like teaching or
writing).
So, think back to 2000 and the
far-reaching desire for change that was starting to emerge in
your life then. What has changed in your life since then? What
has happened as a result of that change? Where are you now in
the long-term process that has unfolded since then? And where
would you like to be in another five years on this journey?
This is a turning point in that
20-year process that challenges you to ask: Is this really what
I want? Will the end results be worth the effort? Do I need to
make adjustments, or do I want to change my direction
altogether? It's still early enough in the long-term process
that this can be done. Have you clearly defined what your goal
is? What is your next step toward that goal? Is there something
holding you back from taking that step? And what kind of
inspiration, knowledge, faith or optimism do you need to carry
you beyond this point? What people or resources could help you
clarify and sustain your journey?
This turning point has been slowly
taking place throughout this year. What observations have you
made about how your life has changed in the last 5 years? What
decisions have you made about where you want to be 5 years from
now?
If you have been making major changes
and decisions in your life this year, a personal astrology
reading can give you perspective and focus. A
private
reading gives you much more specific information to help you
get clear about where you want to go in your life and how to get
there.
Oct.27 – Sun conjunct Venus (4:10 of
Scorpio)
Your ability to radiate an aura of
love, pleasure and beauty is very strong right now. You have the
ability to soothe the rough edges -- both your own and others'
-- and to spread joy and love around you. You are more able to
come across in a diplomatic, gentle and easy-going way. This can
also enable you to glide through tricky interactions with others
with strategic finesse, as well as to negotiate through
difficult conflicts with ease (at least, relatively speaking).
Your ability to attract your heart's desire to you is especially
strong right now...so be careful what you ask for! This is a
good time to take a look at your choices, to see how much you
are living according to your values and how much your values
bring joy and satisfaction into your life. Relationships may
also be on your mind, either looking for someone new in your
life or rekindling an existing one. This could apply to
committed intimate relationships, business partnerships or close
friendships. Your focus could be pointed at acquiring material
abundance, gathering resources or cultivating self-worth. You
are as beautiful and as prosperous as you feel!
Oct.27 – Venus square Chiron (4:33 of
Scorpio/Aquarius)
You may be forced to make adjustments
to relationships and/or finances now, as you face situations in
these areas that just don't want to balance out the way you want
them to. You may feel a bit like you're in a catch-22 (no-win
situation), where the more you try to find balance and harmony,
the more you feel like you're chasing your own tail around in
circles. This is a time when healing in relationships and
financial problems may be difficult to obtain. Harmony in these
areas can seem impossible or blocked, yet it is still necessary
to keep trying. By trying anyway, it may be possible to find a
solution that meets your needs, even if it may not be what you
wanted, hoped for or expected. Strive to find a creative
solution that draws on your best side.
Oct.27 – Sun square Chiron (4:33 of
Scorpio/Aquarius)
Your self-confidence and patience may
be a bit strained right now, stretched by the urge to break free
of chronic constraints. Motivation and self-esteem may seem to
sag and suffer from old problems that you thought were resolved.
This is probably because you are seeing "the flaws in the
system" that are preventing you from getting the results you
want. It will help to take a fresh approach to your situation.
You may need to let go of what you think the results "should be"
or how they should come to you. Be open to getting what you want
in a different form than you were expecting. You may have to
work extra hard for results now, especially if it means having
to find a different route to success. If it seems like a door of
opportunity has closed, look for an unexpected advantage or
hidden alternative. This could allow you to tap into other
opportunities that wouldn't have been possible otherwise.
Mercury now goes retrograde for the
next 3-3½ weeks. For up to a week before and after today (when
the retrograde station happens), you may experience intensity,
frustration, confusion, or feel like you're bogging down in your
progress. Mercury retrograde is typically a time when it is
necessary to rethink, rehash, reflect, and tie up loose ends,
rather than begin new ventures. It is typical for new insight to
emerge later in the retrograde cycle that you didn't anticipate,
which can change the whole picture. Because of this, it is
usually advised to avoid making final, permanent decisions
during this time (e.g., signing contracts or putting new
projects into action). However, it is an excellent time to do
your homework, fact-finding and research in preparation for
major decisions that may best be put off until after Mercury
goes direct. In the meantime, expect the unexpected, leave extra
time to do whatever you're doing, and hang out in your
intuitive, creative, non-rational mind for a while until Mercury
goes direct again.
With Mercury going retrograde in
Scorpio, you may find you are extra sensitive to the
undercurrents around you, especially the energy in other people
that pushes your buttons and might make you feel "on guard."
Attempts to voice your concerns or perceptions to them might not
be well received, since you may be picking up on something they
are not aware of (and would rather you weren't either). But it
is ultimately possible to control only ourselves. You are
therefore challenged to look into your own "shadow"—the part of
yourself that lives in your internal blind spot. Take a long
look at yourself, your motives and assumptions, which may reveal
issues in need of some intense self-honesty. Initially you might
feel wary of people or situations outside of yourself, but
regardless of how real the objective circumstances might be,
there is likely something in the dynamic that lies within
yourself. It will help to shine a light into your unconscious to
reveal how you are playing a role in the situation. This can
transform mental defensiveness into true empowerment by shifting
your perception of events, allowing you to choose a different
response and therefore a different outcome.
Neptune now turns direct, after being
retrograde since May.22. For up to a week before and after this
date, you might feel a bit dreamy, disconnected, depressed,
sluggish or scatter-brained. The Neptune energy takes you into a
non-rational, intuitive place and can stir up feelings and
issues from the unconscious. Vivid dreams could give you insight
into situations you have been wrestling with, and your intuitive
sensitivity might seem to come out of nowhere. Or you might
experience the opposite—your dreams elude you and you feel cut
off from your usual intuitive sense. What is happening is that
your "right-brain" (intuitive, creative, non-rational,
faith-oriented) is passing the torch to your "left-brain"
(rational, logical, linear, practical), and you can get caught
in the whirlpool of transition. Try not to control the process,
but allow it to carry you and point you in a different
direction. The learning you have gathered over the last five
months or so—related to spirituality, longing, inspiration,
creativity, imagination, fantasy, divination and intuition—can
now start to be applied more directly in your life over the next
few months. It may be possible to channel your experience into a
creative form—possibly artistic, but definitely creating
something new out of what has been, which can ultimately be
healing and uplifting.
Oct.30 – Mars square Chiron (4:36 of
Scorpio/Aquarius)
It may be time to confront issues in
your life that involve how/why you get hurt by others, how you
yourself hurt others, and how healing can take place in either
of these situations. Your awareness of this may due to a
conflict in your life, but this can be a valuable learning
experience for you, more-so than usual. Part of the problem may
be that you need to tread your own path but are avoiding this
for whatever reasons -- perhaps circumstances compel you to
satisfy others' expectations, or perhaps you are still
struggling to muster the courage to find and walk your own path.
Whatever the reasons, this transit may give you a push that will
help to steer you in a healing direction, possibly by showing
you how and why the path you have been on does not lead to where
you want to go. If you start to feel overwhelmed, take some time
out from the stress to get re-centered and grounded.
Oct.30 – Mercury Retrograde conjunct
Jupiter (24:41 of Scorpio - 2nd pass)
This aspect can make you quite
talkative and your mind flooded with ideas. Be careful you don't
blurt out any secrets! Your stream of consciousness ideas can
flow abundantly right now with optimism and visionary
possibilities. Write down your best ideas for later development,
since you may be having too much fun playing with ideas, to stop
and make them manifest. Basic perceptions and simple
communication can provide food for thought that feeds your
greater understanding and philosophical insight. Your point of
view expands to identify opportunities, possibilities and the
broader implications of what is happening around you. You might
get a flash of vision, insight and inspiration. You could be
called upon to form an opinion, consider a different viewpoint,
expand your knowledge, or make a judgement call. Your conscious
awareness is open to spiritual experiences right now.
This is the second of 3 passes:
Oct.22, Oct.30 and Dec.10. This pass
shows the issues that need to be changed, reconsidered or
explored more deeply.
Nov.01 – Mercury Retrograde square
Saturn (23:59 of Scorpio/Leo - 2nd pass)
Your thoughts, ideas and communication
need to become structured, rational and discreet, although this
may not be easy to achieve. You may have to work extra hard to
get your point across now, since others might be resistant to
your ideas or may not be familiar with the basic concepts. It is
a time to be clear, objective and down-to-earth in your
communication and thinking, but equally important to do this
without going overboard and becoming rigid, autocratic or
over-cautious. If you find yourself stuck in a "glass half
empty" frame of mind, you might be sagging under the weight of
melancholy ...Or, it might mean you are coming to terms with
some hard realities and decisions and feeling the gravity of the
implications. But also check to be sure you're not taking
yourself and your situation too seriously. By applying your best
efforts, this can be a very productive time, especially with
anything involving communication, writing, organising or logic.
This is the second of 3 passes:
Oct.23, Nov.01 and Dec.04. This pass
shows the blocks and limitations to be overcome, or hard work
that needs to be done. Prepare before you act.
Nov.01 – Venus trine Uranus (10:57 of
Scorpio/Pisces)
Spontaneity and liberation burst into
your relationships, finances, resources and pleasures. You might
feel compelled to try something completely different that shakes
up the "same-old-same-old" routines you're used to. The upside
is that you have the opportunity to break free of some old
habits and breathe some fresh air into your life. But the
downside could come in the form of impulse spending beyond your
budget, or recklessness in your interactions and relationships.
Strive to break free of what holds you back from being your true
self, without destroying the structure of order in your life.
Nov.03 – Sun Trine Uranus (10:56 of
Scorpio/Pisces)
You are more open than usual to
spontaneity, surprises and "flying by the seat of your pants!"
Your sense of humour and fun are let loose during this transit,
as is your ability to break out of old outworn habits. You may
get a flash of insight, a burst of courage or a surge of
inspiration under this transit. The spirit of who you are can
become released now, possibly leading to you behaving a bit "out
of character." It's a great time to try new things and
experiment with something that's out of character for you. In
fact, it may be surprising how easy it is to break out of your
usual routine...so much so, that it's good to be careful not to
be too reckless under this transit. If your self-confidence,
self-expression or self-esteem have been stifled or dampened
lately, these could come flying out rather erratically,
carelessly or chaotically. Strive to have fun pushing the
envelope without ripping it. ;-)
By now we have literally half the
solar system in Scorpio! And the Full Moon in Taurus opposes
most of them. That makes this one very intense and powerful Full Moon!
The Full Moon in Taurus brings
us to an awareness of our physical existence – our bodies, our
physical senses, our possessions, money, and our values. Taurus
is where we find basic pleasure and enjoyment of the world
around us. Our "creature comforts." In Taurus we find
simplicity, practicality and tranquility. To celebrate your
Taurus side, indulge your senses! Get a luxurious massage. Or go
shopping for something to pamper yourself with. Or spend time
just relaxing out in nature somewhere.
However, this is no ordinary Taurus
Full Moon! It also acts as a projection point for all those
planets in Scorpio. (You can read more about the Stellium in
Scorpio in the Low-Down for Oct.22.) With Taurus bringing you more into your body
awareness, the depth, passion and intensity of Scorpio could
easily emerge through your body. For instance, emotional
intensity might be felt as physical stress. Passionate desires
could be revealed through sensual sensitivity. The true essence
of our feelings may be communicated as much through body
language as our words.
Taurus and Scorpio are opposite signs
and will tend to bring out opposite impulses in us. The Taurus
side of us seeks tranquility and peace, while the Scorpio side
of us strives for passionate heat! Our Taurus nature usually
wants tangible results for the hard work we do, whereas our
Scorpio side values emotional satisfaction. Therefore, at the
Full Moon you may feel a tug of war between the need for rest
and relaxation to recharge your batteries, versus the desire for
emotional intensity to make you feel alive again.
Neptune forms a T-square to the
Taurus-Scorpio opposition, deepening the aura of mystery and
magic! Our unconscious is very close to the surface now. The
feelings, longings and impulses that lie in our hidden depths
could erupt at the surface in ways we don't expect. It's
possible to perceive something different than what is really
there, as part of your mind is in a dream. For example, you
might be intimately attracted to someone but find out later that
you were mostly seeing the projection of a fantasy of what you
hoped the person would be. It's a good time to do a "reality
check" before taking action on anything important.
This is underscored by the fact that
Mercury is retrograde now, which can distort or confuse
your perceptions. With Mercury sitting squarely on the
Venus-Jupiter midpoint, it is especially a time when situations
can look promising but your judgment might be a bit skewed. Your
hopes and dreams about romantic or financial potential could run
high during this time. However, it's wise to take your time
before making final decisions. And remember that if it looks to
good to be true, it very likely is. Either way, your perceptions
are reflecting something important about who you are deep down,
which is another form of riches that the Taurus Moon can bring.
This can bring out a lot of
creativity, inspiration and appreciation of beauty in
surprising, unconventional or unusual ways. Uranus in Pisces
forms a Wedge aspect configuration to the Sun-Moon opposition.
This provides a liberating, impulsive, innovative and/or
technological outlet for all that Scorpio-Taurus passion and
pleasure. For example, you could be drawn to Internet dating to
find someone who can get your passion sizzling. Or you might
decide to do something completely out of character to break free
of a deadlocked power struggle.
This Full Moon encourages you to
discover your passion and then find ways to commit it to action.
However, sometimes passion can get lost in disenchantment or
responsibilities or melancholy. Finding your passion can
sometimes mean finding out what's blocking it and dealing with
that first so that your passion flows freely. Or maybe you need
the world to mirror back a richness of experience that gives you
confidence to believe in yourself. Sometimes you just need a
fresh perspective and some new ideas to inspire you. Or, if
you're having trouble tapping into your passion in a positive
way, it can help to get another perspective or to talk about
what's going on.
Either way, talk to someone you feel
comfortable with who can be a sounding board or a resource for
new insights. A
personal astrology reading can be a valuable resource,
providing new inspiration, fresh ideas and confidential support.
Nov.06 – Venus
square Neptune (17:03 of Scorpio/Aquarius)
Money, material resources,
relationships and pleasure could be subject to confusion,
deception, or unrealistic wishful thinking under this transit.
It may seem that what you thought you had (love, friendship,
pleasure, money, resources) has suddenly disappeared or isn't as
dependable as you thought it was. You might feel disappointed,
disillusioned, sad or alone, but this is more likely to be a
passing phase than a serious crisis. The question is: what are
your secret longings and subtle desires that may be operating
unconsciously? These could be clouding your ability to relate to
people and situations in your life. Old addictions, depression
or idealism may surface as way of dealing with feelings. A
better outlet would be to channel your feelings and experiences
into creativity, beauty, inspiration and compassion; for
example, art, music or helping others.
Nov.07 –
Mercury Retrograde conjunct Venus (17:55 of Scorpio)
Social connections, diplomatic
communication and receptive awareness mark this transit. It can
be a great time to negotiate contracts or agreements because the
communication can usually flow easily. Focus your awareness on
achieving a mutual balance between you and the other person. A
win-win solution is especially easy to achieve now -- so much
so, in fact, that it might be tempting to only say what you
think the other person wants to hear (which may or may not be
wise). This can also be a time of appreciating and expressing
beauty, pleasure and sensuality. If there's someone you want to
get closer to (in terms of romance, friendship, business,
partnership, or even an adversary!), talking gently and
listening receptively can be the key that unlocks the door. You
may also get new creative ideas from your interactions with
people or from observing them.
This is the only pass of this transit
during this Mercury retrograde cycle.
Nov.08 –
Mercury Retrograde square Neptune (17:04 of Scorpio/Aquarius -
2nd pass)
Your mental focus may be a bit
clouded, confused or lethargic right now, as your conscious mind
struggles to grasp the formless, limitless expanse of the
Universe and the unconscious. You may experience some
disillusionment or disappointment, in your observations or
communication with others. However, what is flowing under the
surface of events right now is the need to dissolve away the
crust of old expectations that blocks your view from seeing a
greater Truth. If you're feeling off-balance, try to listen more
than you talk, so that you can be receptive to your inner
sensitivity. Left-brain analysis might be difficult to work with
right now unless you balance it with a lot of right-brain
intuition. You may have to let go of a rigid mindset, or give up
what you think you understand about a situation in your life, in
order to open yourself to a new perspective that is difficult to
define but is ultimately in the best interest of your spiritual
growth.
This is the second of 3 passes:
Oct.15,
Nov.08 and Nov.28. This pass may show the illusions or ideals
you carry, which need to be acknowledged and adjusted. A
creative outlet could be powerful.
Nov.08 – Mars
trine Uranus (10:52 of Scorpio/Pisces)
This is a very high energy time,
although not necessarily predictable or reliable. Your energy
may come in spurts or in response to situations that don't
normally affect you very much. You may find an upsurge of daring
and confidence that seem to come out of nowhere. Or your sexual
desire might suddenly come alive. This transit can inspire
motivation that is spontaneous, sudden or unexpected. It might
make your physical or emotional energy fluctuate or feel a bit
"wired." However, it can also give a burst of courage and drive
that can propel you out of a rut or inspire you to break free of
limitations. Freedom, liberation and asserting your
individuality are key areas that can ignite this energy. You
might also find yourself involved in group activities, possibly
in a leadership role or in a way that your ideas have a greater
effect than usual on others.
Nov.08 – Sun
conjunct Mercury Retrograde (16:20 of Scorpio)
When the Sun conjoins Mercury
Retrograde, there is a new beginning in the areas of awareness,
communication, use of information and exchange of ideas. This
may or may not be heralded by a recognisable event or
experience, although for a day or two your consciousness may
shift. Your awareness and mental concentration may take a dip
into the unconscious, becoming unusually murky and muddy, or it
may rise into ultra-consciousness and become suddenly clear and
lucid (afterwards returning to the usual Mercury retrograde
fog). A new awareness or perspective on what has unfolded during
the retrograde cycle thus far may surface now, or an unworkable
attitude or perception of these events may fall apart under the
weight of new information. This shift of awareness may be
obvious or subtle, sudden or gradual, but this transit marks a
turning point in the Mercury retrograde cycle. It also marks a
time when mental awareness often goes further underground, for
the rest of the retrograde period, making it a little harder to
operate objectively and rationally in the outside world. Spend
some time in your right-brain, intuitive, non-rational mind,
which can coax your mental creativity and inventiveness to the
surface.
Nov.09 – Sun
square Neptune (17:04 of Scorpio/Aquarius)
Your ideals, hopes and wishful
thinking may loom a little too large during this time, making
you prone to disappointment and disillusionment. You might want
a fantasy or dream to come true so much that you disconnect from
the reality that seems to be in the way -- only to find that the
obstacle was serving a positive purpose after all. Your
imagination may be very active now, but not easy to control or
balance with reality. However, it can be a very creative time if
you're able to harness that imagination for productive use.
Unconscious urges and longings may be especially close to the
surface, so you have an opportunity to learn more about the
hidden forces that drive you (and perhaps distort your view of
the world around you). Spiritually, you might discover that your
yearning for enlightenment is not the straightforward path you
had hoped for, but it can be just as valuable (although
disappointing) to discover what is *not* your best path.
Emotionally you may feel a bit overwhelmed, discouraged or
confused. On the plus side, you have an opportunity to observe a
deeper part of you, which is usually camouflaged against the
distracting background of day-to-day life. There is tremendous
creative, spiritual and healing potential to be found by
listening to and working with the inner voices from those
depths.
Nov.11 –
Mercury Retrograde conjunct Mars (12:54 of Scorpio - 2nd pass)
Spontaneous or impulsive words may
come flying out of your mouth under this transit! If you've been
struggling to keep opinions or observations to yourself, you
might find it hard to keep them quiet, especially if you feel
strongly about the situation. You might see things as more "cut
and dried" than usual. Although you might feel frustrated if
things don't happen in a direct, quick, straightforward way, it
can also be a good time to make decisions and move forward with
plans. On one hand, this can have a positive effect because it
can give you courage to speak your mind and assert yourself
candidly and honestly. On the other hand, you might also come
across as abrupt, cranky, argumentative or even downright
hostile, especially if you've been stuffing down anger or
resentment for a while. This transit represents a new beginning
in how you can handle self-assertiveness, communication and
decision-making. By "listening to" your impulses, passions and
urge to speak your truth, you can get an idea how your "inner
voice" wants to emerge -- and how to do that without
annihilating the other person. ;-)
This is the second of 3 passes:
Sep.15,
Nov.11 and Dec.09. You may see your passion, anger and
enthusiasm erupt to the surface now - or your need to bring
these qualities out. Aim for assertiveness, not aggression, and
motivation, not recklessness.
Nov.12 – Venus
square Saturn (24:35 of Scorpio/Leo)
Finances, relationships, social
contacts and/or pleasures may seem blocked or require extra
effort right now. Manifesting your desires may require added
hard work, but this struggle could also bring you closer to your
goals. It may feel like there is a huge rock blocking your path
that keeps you from fulfilling your heart's desire. It may be
necessary to face some difficult aspect of your situation before
it is possible to know how to proceed. This is ultimately a
problem to be solved by confronting that which is unrealistic,
unworkable, or just not in your best interest. This can also be
a time when you arrive at a crossroads and must make some firm
choices, or when circumstances might force you to change your
direction. This transit can make your choice clear, although it
might not be the one you hoped for.
Nov.13 –
Mercury Retrograde trine Uranus (10:50 of Scorpio/Pisces - 2nd
pass)
Unusual ideas, flashes of insight, and
seeing unexpected possibilities, are all part of this transit.
You may find it easier to be open-minded right now, especially
about insights that have eluded you. Your ability to see beyond
your usual horizon of perception can bring visionary brainwaves,
as well as a fun sense of humour. You might be inspired to
experiment with something new or do something out of character.
You might have an impulse to break free of old habits or
constraints. This can be a very liberating transit that opens
your mind to new possibilities and ideas. However, be careful
that you don't become so liberated and spontaneous that you
become erratic, hyper or reckless. Words may come tumbling out
of your mouth before you've had a chance to consider their
wisdom, or you might find yourself talking non-stop and
interrupting, creating a bit of awkwardness in those around you.
On the other hand, you might also find the clarity and vision
that gives you the words to speak your truth with new
conviction. It's a great time to do some writing or other form
of self-expression, especially if it's spontaneous or involving
technology.
This is the second of 3 passes:
Oct.10,
Nov.13 and Nov.22. You may find courage to break free of old
limitations and habits, and discover ways to move forward in
situations where you are stuck. This energy is best used to
capture the vision of what is possible, but keep things flexible
until after Nov.17.
Nov.15 – Venus
conjunct Jupiter (28:09 of Scorpio)
Romance is in the air, harmony is
reflected in everything around you, and love and beauty abound!
This can be a time of sweet mercy, pleasure and peace, both
personally and in relationships. It can also be a time when your
ability to attract money, resources and rewards into your life
are especially strong. You might consider indulging in a lottery
ticket! Or maybe treating yourself to some creature comforts,
like a massage or a double chocolate brownie or anything that
gets the endorphins flowing! Unfortunately, this can also be a
time when you are prone to over-indulge in pleasures or
overestimate your resources. By all means enjoy this lovely
feel-good energy, but it's also wise to keep your "addictions"
in check. Don't entirely disregard your diet, your budget or
your realism in relationships.
Nov.17 – Sun
square Saturn (24:44 of Scorpio/Leo)
It is necessary for you to come to
grips with limitations, boundaries or expectations. If you have
been avoiding some task or obligation, this transit might bring
consequences from that avoidance or a warning of consequences to
come. You might also encounter a situation that requires you to
accept unwanted responsibility or restricts your freedom in some
way. You might be faced with some part of your life being pruned
back, either to rein in something that is out of control or to
make room for new growth. This is likely to be more or less
stressful depending on how comfortable you are dealing with
responsibility, authority, limits and hard work. If you have a
hard time with authority issues, you might find yourself in
conflict with someone in authority under this transit -- perhaps
in part because your buttons are getting pushed. On the other
hand, this could also be a time when you are challenged to take
action or make a decision that involves taking on more
responsibility. It is also a time when you may have to find
better ways to deal with personal boundaries -- accepting
others' or learning to assert your own. You're bumping up
against reality, so try to work constructively with it, not hurl
yourself against it.
Nov.17 – Venus
enters Sagittarius (until Dec.11)
Venus focuses her passion on
truth-seeking, philosophical exploration, a lust for knowledge,
spiritual intimacy, music in foreign languages and multicultural
social discourse. It is a time to explore the meaning that your
close relationships bring to your life, and the value that you
bring to the Significant Others in your life. It is also a time
when you might seek to increase your income (or your spending --
careful!) and expand your potential for material wealth and
self-worth. You will likely find that negotiations, interactions
and transactions work best when you apply spiritual values to
them and keep the big picture in mind. You may also find
yourself involved with people and transactions that involve
other countries, cultures, languages and travel. There could be
a teaching-learning element in your dealings with people, so aim
for the highest good of all concerned.
Nov.17 – Mars
square Neptune (17:08 of Scorpio/Aquarius)
For up to a week before and after
today, you have a chance to discover and work with your blind
spots and the hidden motives that trip you up. It may feel like
you are spinning your wheels or "shadow-boxing" and not even
sure why. You may be fighting a hidden agenda or unconscious
motives (yours or someone else's). You might also be trying to
apply a concrete solution to an ambiguous situation, and then
wondering why it isn't working very well. Responding to
conflicts in a passive-aggressive or manipulative way can be
tempting under this transit, since you may not know how to take
direct and effective action. Resentment might become a defiant
way to express toothless anger. Part of the problem may be that
you are fighting against your own idealism, and resisting the
acceptance that the other person or situation can't be the way
you want them to be. Feelings of disappointment or helplessness
may trigger much deeper feelings from your unconscious, making
it difficult for you to know how to respond effectively in the
here-and-now. It will probably help to work on owning your
feelings, needs, longings and (hidden) agendas. Being honest
with yourself about what's really going on inside you will go a
long way toward increasing your empowerment.
Nov.17 –
Mercury stations Direct (9:05 of Scorpio)
For up to a week before and after
today, you may experience mental intensity, confusion, and
miscommunications or changes in your outlook. Mercury is taking
a slow turn to resume his direction motion, officially changing
direction today. Mercury has been retrograde since Oct.28,
urging you to rethink and rehash things that have required some
fine-tuning or revision. This can be a time when a clear
decision starts to emerge from issues you've been struggling
with during the retrograde period. Or, it might turn your
perspective around so that you're seeing your situation fresh
again. Over the next couple of weeks, while Mercury is still in
the Shadow, your brain may feel a bit like it's waking up after
a deep sleep. It is now time to gradually put into
practice the learning you've gained from your retrograde dreams
and moonlight visions. It will take time to get fully back into
sync with the Mercury direct energy. So, take it slow, one step
at a time, and untangle yourself one strand at a time.
Nov.20 –
Uranus stations Direct (10:49 of Pisces)
This is often a turning point in
situations involving the issues of spontaneity, freedom,
breaking free of old patterns, rebellion and expressing your
personal uniqueness. It could feel a bit chaotic or erratic—or
perhaps just spontaneous and exciting—for up to a week before
and after this date. However, Uranus' ultimate agenda is to
clear the way for your true spirit to manifest in your life. You
may experience unexpected changes, flashes of insight, or
disruption of established situations that aren't working well
(which might include computers, Internet, mass media, groups,
friends or future plans). This can be the awakening of a new
perspective, to be brought into a clearer focus through
open-mindedness and being willing to try new things.
Next Update: NEW MOON in SCORPIO - November 20, 2006. Please check back on
Nov.20.
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