The
month of November is one where you need to reach out to your friends.
This is not a time to try and do everything on your own. It’s
also a month where various forms of the flu will increase. For
that reason, it’s very important that you take care of your
health.
Once again the month
starts with a full Moon on November 2nd. In addition to the full
Moon, Venus and Mercury form aspects which are felt during the
time of the full Moon. Venus forms a quincunx to Uranus retrograde
and a trine to Neptune retrograde while Mercury forms a conjunction
to Ceres. Since the full Moon has the Sun in Scorpio and the Moon
in Taurus, the Sun actually creates a stellium with the Mercury/Ceres
conjunction. This is an important time to look at your financial
picture and start placing priorities in your life. You need to
talk to people who understand how to focus on financial matters.
At the same time be cautious with any news that the economic picture
is improving. While some improvements are occurring slowly, the
biggest lag in economic improvements is the unemployment picture.
If you are thinking about changing jobs right now, it will take
you a lot longer to secure a new job. Therefore, you may want
to think twice before leaving your current position.
Health matters also
need to be addressed. The flu season is continuing and you need
to make certain that if you or someone in your family isn’t
feeling well, you take a proactive position and do everything
necessary to keep them or yourself healthy.
On November 4th, Neptune
turns direct. This is not a major change of events and you might
not even notice it unless you have a Sun, Moon, or Aquarius rising
in your astrological chart. Information which was confusing to
you begins to make better sense. People who didn’t respond
to your calls start returning them. Even taking care of your health
seems easier.
Conversation is very
important November 8th through the 11th as Mercury forms a square
to the Aquarius stellium of Jupiter, Chiron, and Neptune. This
is a period where it’s important for you to turn to your
friends and colleagues as you try to resolve various matters that
deal with your long-term plans. While you may want to try and
do things on your own, it’s easier if you have support for
your projects. The 8th of the month can be intense as you try
to understand how to proceed in an environment where financial
concerns can generate fears. Understanding your weaknesses and
using them to build on your strengths is important on the 10th.
Unexpected insights can occur on the 11th as you mull over what
others have said to you during your discussions with them.
On November 15th, a
new 32 to 35-year cycle occurs when Saturn forms a square to Pluto.
This is the first time this aspect occurs during this cycle. It
will occur again on January 31 and August 21, 2010. Saturn rules
both the administration of new projects as well as the development
of projects that need a good foundation for success. Pluto represents
the need to transform current information in a manner that it
can serve the wider good of people, not just individuals. In the
negative, Saturn represents restrictions while Pluto represents
fears that prevent people from moving forward. Both Saturn and
Pluto, in their own ways, deal with the riches which come from
the earth: Pluto from the mines and Saturn from the land.
The last time this
aspect occurred was in 1973. OPEC quadrupled its oil prices and
long line occurred as peopled tried to fill their gas tanks. This
precipitated an economic crisis which President Richard Nixon
tried to alleviate by implementing a 90-day wage and price freeze.
Rising unemployment was also a major problem.
In 1907 a panic began
when the banks in the United States suffered a run from people
demanding their money. To avert the panic, J.P. Morgan and other
financial experts transferred money to the banks and also purchased
stock in the banks. The Panic of 1907 led directly to the creation
of the Federal Reserve System in 1913.
As the season starts
moving into the winter months for Northern Hemisphere countries,
energy costs are going to be a major concern. Heating bills will
rise so it’s important that you plan for these increases.
The banking industry
continues to undergo changes as new regulations try to control
unknown investment strategies such as hedge funds and derivatives.
As the banking and credit card industries prepare for changes
in consumer credit card management, you need to read all your
statements carefully so that you don’t get caught with unexpected
expenses or interest rate increases.
The greater focus during
this cycle will be on alternative fuels. Scientists will re-evaluate
the benefits of wind energy which can actually create hazards
for birds. Ethanol produced from corn will be re-evaluated based
on its long-term economic and environmental viability. Biodiesel
fuel, especially developed from algae and other substances, will
be considered. The side benefit of all this research will result
in more energy-efficient products for the home.
Spiritually this aspect
represents the need for you to understand how to take the foundations
you’ve built in your life and apply them to your long-term
goals. It also represents the need to take care of your physical
health so you can achieve your long-term goals. When you do feel
fear, take time to understand what that fear means to you and
how that fear is preventing you from proceeding with your plans.
Perhaps the fear is a warning that you haven’t considered
everything. Or, perhaps that fear is a warning that you may be
abandoning important aspects of your life which you need to maintain
in order to succeed. However, if that fear starts immobilizing
you, take time to consider what you’ve achieved and the
blessings that surround you, your family, and friends. This will
give you enough impetus to move forward.
The new Moon, with
Sun and Moon in Scorpio, occurs on November 16th, one day after
Saturn forms the square to Pluto. This new Moon is more important
than you realize. It forms a square to the Jupiter, Chiron, and
Neptune stellium. It also forms a trine to Uranus retrograde.
Mercury also forms a sextile to Saturn after the full Moon.
Economical matters
still need to be a concern for you. However, an area of concern
that is more important than economic matters is the health of
you and your family. This is not the best month for various illnesses,
especially the flu. You need to do everything possible to build
up your immune system. The old wives tale of washing your hands
is very important. Keep some sanitizers around when you go out
in public so that you can wipe off those handle bars of shopping
carts and door knobs of public rest rooms.
Don’t be surprised
if you feel a little tired or even confused today. There’s
a lot of energy that’s swirling around you. You may be picking
up on something yet not have all the facts. Just trust in your
judgment. You’ll get the answers you need on November 22nd
when Venus forms a conjunction to Ceres.
On November 24th through
November 26th, Venus forms a square to the Aquarius stellium of
Jupiter, Chiron, and Neptune. During the next few days more information
regarding unemployment surfaces in the news. This could have a
detrimental effect on the stock market since retails begin worrying
about the upcoming holiday sales. As a matter of fact, stores
will probably increase the number of sales they offer to consumers.
Again the most important
concern is your health. Continue doing whatever possible to build
up your immune system. If you hear more news about the swine flu,
try not to panic.
Spiritually this is
a time to focus on improving the health of your life, whether
that health is physical or financial. It’s a good time to
spend with your family and friends. Appreciate the value they
bring to you. If other people express negative emotions, do the
best you can not to get sucked into their feelings. Try to be
as nurturing as possible.
As the month of November
draws to a close, Mercury forms a sextile to Jupiter and Chiron
on November 29th and a square to Uranus retrograde on November
30th. These two days are one of mixed emotions. If you’ve
been communicating with family and friends, you’ll see how
much love is surrounding you. You’ll feel protected from
the anxieties found in the world. If however, you’ve been
trying to do everything on your own, you’ll feel frustrated
and disconnected. The best possible thing that you can do for
yourself is reach out to others and know they will be there for
you.
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