November sneaks up on us like a stealth bomber. With the Sun, our will, and Messenger
Mercury just turned retrograde, both in secretive Scorpio, our mind and our
actions go undercover. Together,
scouring for information, they assemble discordant puzzle pieces like the
finest sleuth. While we may be
preoccupied with what we find, do not be fooled. Keep your eyes wide open says Sun-Mercury; be
aware and awake as possible. This month
is exceptional for investigating and prying to bring to light the unseen.
Messenger Mercury rules communication and just turned
retrograde motion on Halloween (trick!). For the next three weeks, the ultimate
trickster will be diving crazy deep to source answers. With Mercury reverse gear until just before
Thanksgiving, it is best to hold off on any major purchases (appliances, cars,
homes and ANY technology device). Avoid
signing documents of significance until November 21. Use this time to your advantage to REsearch products and deals under
consideration. The great news is that
Mercury turns direct motion a week before Black Friday and key holiday shopping
days.
As the messenger planet plunges into Scorpio, the deepest
zodiac sign, it pairs with the Sun and acts like a forensic accountant or
psychologist. Please know that if you go
searching for something between November 1-20, you will turn up all varieties
of information: the good, the bad and
the ugly. Ask yourself then, what will
you do with what you find? Scorpio rules
power, sex, death, shared resources, joint finances, inheritance, (taxes too!),
transformation and the metaphysical realm.
All facets of Scorpio are at play for the first three weeks
of November. With retrograde Mercury, we
are reviewing the above sectors in our life.
REmember, this is the perfect time for any RE words: research, review, revisit, renew, relax,
renovate, repair, rework. It is helpful
to know that Scorpio is known for its darker, vicious side and with Mercury reversed
in this sign, words once out of the mouth cannot be put back in or made to go
away.
Just as we are stepping into November, Mars in Libra
challenges its big brother Pluto in Capricorn. This catalytic energy prompts us to ACT. Motivating Mars stirs the pot with
relationships and partnerships of all types, including to yourself and people
or groups we do not like, as Libra rules open enemies (al qaeda and ISIL);
while transformer Pluto demands the responsible overhaul of the status quo and
how we respond to others. Behavior.
Behavior, what we do even
more than what we say, matters very much now.
Our behavior shows who we are.
November 2nd in particular looks dicey as the
maternal moon is tightly wedged between heavyweights Saturn and Pluto in
practical Capricorn. Where do you need
to take action and make changes at home or in business? With your family, diet, the dwelling you live
in or business practices? The Capricorn
moon is notoriously detached and removed; packed between taskmaster Saturn and
powerful Pluto, it can be downright cold and calculating. Capricorn’s phrase is “I use”, which helps
when you need to distance yourself and act responsibly in any partnership or
collaboration. But DO expect to be
pulled into a relationship dynamic, business, family or otherwise this first
weekend of the month.
At the same time, Venus shifts into Sagittarius on November
2, broadening our interests with love, money and yes, partnership. For the next month we seek people who will
expand our worldview, are adventurous, educational and above all, honest. This is REfreshing to say the
least! A breath of clear air amidst all
the intense Scorpio and serious Capricorn energy. Just when we need it, Sagittarian Venus
gradually joins Jupiter in its own sign, the two benefic planets inviting us to
explore, travel and learn.
The beginning of November is a defining time. Speak your truth. Speak Truth to Power. As Messenger Mercury in Scorpio uncovers new
information and Saturn-Pluto pushes us to use what we find, Venus-Jupiter
prompts us to be honest in all of our dealings; to learn from what we discover
(definitely grow from our mistakes) and apply the law as needed. Like tough-love parents, Jupiter-Venus in
Sagittarius says the truth shall set you
free AND knowledge really is
power. In our search for truth,
remember the Rumi phrase “what you seek is seeking you.”
If you are going on vacation the first few weeks of
November, you will learn much from your travels. Even a staycation at home is beneficial and
will bring adventure and growth.
Sagittarius Jupiter-Venus maximizes the beneficial effects of Mercury
Retrograde: deep, deep rest and
relaxation combined with new frontiers, knowledge, mindfulness, meditation and
yoga flourish during the first 2-3 weeks of the month and may produce
exceptional mind, body, spirit connections.
At mid-month the Full Moon in Taurus opposes Messenger
Mercury in Scorpio yet helpfully aligns with Capricorn Saturn-Pluto. The Taurus-Scorpio axis is about money and
resources: how we earn, spend and invest
our income and joint finances. Flowing
beautifully with Saturn-Pluto, this Full Moon curbs frivolous spending and
prompts solid, wise investment in ourselves, ventures or products that are
built to last. Unlike many Full Moons,
this one is not so intense or fraught with conflict. The Moon is exalted (especially honored) in
gentle Taurus: think Mother Earth. Enjoy the fruits of your labor, the harvest
of all that you planted. If you do need
a reminder, she says remember: what you sow, so shall you reap.
Two days later on November 14th, Messenger
Mercury delivers some very strong messages, deep and potent, that which we may
not want to hear but do need to know.
Secrecy, the forte of Scorpio abounds right now. You may be privy to powerful information or
asked to keep key facts in confidence.
The very next day Mercury turns direct motion on November 20th. Go ahead and sign the contract and buy the
big ticket items you have been holding off on or researching. Hooray! Just in time for Thanksgiving travel and
the holiday shopping season. Our mood
expands as the Sun (our will) moves into optimistic Sagittarius on Saturday,
the 23rd followed by the New Moon on the 26th. It aligns with healer Chiron in Aries as we
gather to share gratitude for all we are and all we have. This New Moon sets the table for us, offering
fresh attitudes and approaches to healing old wounds. Perfect
timing especially as we mix with family members over the next several
days. The New Moon invites us to be a
student and a teacher, to look at
life through a generous, big picture lens, to know that we are part of
something grander than alone individually.
Venus enters Capricorn at the same day as the New Moon, keeping
our relationships grounded and real.
This is a very business-minded Venus as it aligns to Uranus in Taurus
through the end of November, urging us to make necessary changes in
partnerships. Business collaborations
and deals present themselves and afford distinct advantages. All that Scorpio energy earlier in the month,
our deep dives into the underside of a problem or situation turns up answers
and solutions we have long sought. Pay
attention to key messages and information on November 26-27 as Messenger
Mercury returns to the notable degree it passed over around the Full Moon. What was revealed then under the spotlight at
mid-month? Are you offered another,
second chance, to speak up, to say yes to opportunity? Did you hesitate earlier as you did not feel
the timing was right? Well, the time is now!
Your intuition is spot on. At month’s end insightful Neptune turns direct
motion aligning to the super strong Mercury and the messages it now
delivers. In short, we know with 100 percent assurance what is
up, what is right, what we must say and do.
We feel in the flow. Thanksgiving
indeed overflows with abundance. Opportunities
envelop us. Say yes and seize the day!
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