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Scorpio timethe season of transformation is here. Oh no, we often say, I dont want to change. I dont want my circumstances to change. Change how? We ask with trepidation. Not feeling were in control of change, and not knowing what change will bring are two of the major concerns. Scorpio is, in fact, a sign that aims for both control and knowledge, and during this Scorpio season, we can develop both qualities, along with our core strengths which we use to deal with whatever transformations are now part of our pathways. We begin the month still in the Libra Moon Cycle, and Libra planets are here to help us as well. Libra energy adds objectivity and fairness to Scorpios depth and intensity. Mercury is traveling in Sagittarius for most of the month, and Sagittarius is a forward-looking sign which seeks understanding. Thus we can have a broad perspective on Novembers happenings. In all three of these signs togetherLibra, Scorpio and Sagittariusthere is a desire for truth and clarity. This is the main thrust of this month. We want to understand what is happening, and find some solid ground in reality. The welter of propaganda and lies in which we are embedded means that we must be diligent in our work to find truth, but there is no sign more persistent and capable in this search than Scorpio. Fortunately. Because none of the major planets are in earth signs. And we do need earth to be grounded and realistic. Libra is an air sign, and Scorpio is a water sign. Air and water both have currents; they both flow, and can be hard to pin down. Air is intellect, water is emotionsslippery fellows, both. However, we do have some earthy realism. Two of the asteroid goddesses and Chiron are in earth signs. Pallas Athena, the strategist, is traveling in Virgo, and Juno, the abused wife, is in Capricorn along with Chiron. Juno is associated with fear and terrorism, especially in the mundane realm. So are earth signs, because they can indicate a fixation on the tangible, material plane as sources of behavior. Remember this 20-22 degree range which Ive been emphasizing these last 2-3 months? Well, on November 9, 10, and 11, these three earthbound bodies trine one another at 22 degrees, and thus will be activated. At the same time, they aspect Pluto in Sag, who really stirs them up. Pluto plays with power, and upheaval is always possible with Pluto. It just so happens that there are a series of occultations of planets by the Moon on these days. Occultations are eclipses, which, as we know, create a climate for change. They open new doors, and close old ones, in these cases according to the planets involved. Each year there are a few planetary occultations. Last year a majority of occultations were of Mars, and we know that the tempo of conflict in many places increased. The day of September 11, 2001, was set just between occultations of Jupiter and Saturn, the two planets which are associated with general conditions in society. Those conditions changed dramatically then. Now we have Jupiter and Venus occulted on November 9, and Mars occulted on November 10. All three of these planets are in Libra, the sign of justice, the sign of balance, the sign of war and peace, and the sign of last months solar eclipse. Rebalancing is the keyword here. I believe it refers to the imminent arrival of a new Administration which will bring us benefits, growth, and conflict as well. The probable advent of a Kerry Administration is also indicated by the fact that the Jupiter eclipse path runs across northeastern U.S. It occurs in John Kerrys 10th house of career, and is on the midpoint of Theresa Heinz Kerrys Sun (identity) and Mercury (communication). These days occur during the very end of the Libra moon cycle. We are completing one monthly cycle, and visioning a new one, which will occur in the transformational sign of Scorpio. A huge help in pushing through this transition is the turning direct of Uranus on November 11. Uranus is the Awakener, and brings new possibilities to light, usually in an unpredictable manner. On November 8, Saturn turns retrograde. This particular turn, with Saturn opposite the U.S. Pluto, indicates a backing up, and rethinking, U.S. power. Saturn puts the brakes on. All Saturnian structures have a few months of down time. Government is one of those Saturnian forms. On November 7, Mars squares Saturn to give it a big push towards its review process. We can see by these significant heavenly events, that the days from November 7-11 will carry us into transition. And they are carrying us right into the New Moon in Scorpio on November 12, still at that 21 degrees which has been under so much stimulation these last few months. This Moon is in the 11th house of the U.S. chart, the house of Congress, and means transformation there. The New Moon is immediately followed, on November 13, by another occultation by the Moon, this time of Mercury, right on the U.S. Ascendant. This shows a change in the identity and projection of the U.S., as well as a change of perspective for all of us. This week, from November 7-13, may be called in retrospect The Week that Changed the Nation. During this month, especially after we begin the regenerative Scorpio Moon Cycle, many of the mundane charts, set for Washington (and the east coast), are affiliated with destructive fixed stars. Well wait and see what this means. Of course these same energies induce change in all of us. And we will have the subsequent 30 days of the renewing Scorpio Moon Cycle to work actively with those changes. By December 20, when Mercury turns direct, we can emerge like the Phoenix, reborn. Our Winter Solstice celebration this year will be very special. There are many planetary aspects in November, which indicate that life moves right along. Venus is busiest, showing a focus on values and priorities. Venus is the goddess of love. Mars, the god of war, makes only two major aspects. Both occur as planets turn retrograde, and indicate a rethinking of how we take initiative. Both Venus and Mars are traveling through Libra, and then Scorpio, during November. With those two signs, we have the peak of partnership expression. For months now, fair relationships have been the primary focus. November will give us the climax of that work. November is a month of evolving relationships to be just, cooperative, and productive. It is also a very creative month. People often ask, will this be a peaceful month? Certainly not during these turbulent and crucial times, certainly not during Scorpio time, and certainly not during the U.S. presidential election time, an election about whose very validity questions have been swirling ever since 2000. Besides, we have Mercury traveling "out of bounds," i.e., outside of the ecliptic pathway during the entire month. This indicates wild and out-of-the-box thinking. We can say the usual, "We live in interesting times!"
MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 We may be recovering from an intense weekend, as we begin our workweek. Moon moves into Cancer this morning to help us tend to things close to homeand it may be cleaning up our territory after the nights revelers. Halloween thrusts us into this early November season where we touch the other side, and communicate with other dimensions. Today is All Saints Day. Tomorrow, Election Day, is All Souls Day. The whole season is celebrated as Day of the Dead in many cultures. Cancer is a sign of heritage, of the ancestors, and today and tomorrow are excellent days to take time out to connect with our ancestors, and with our spirit guides. This afternoon and evening, an aura of love envelops us, perhaps a result of our special connections with our guides and of our visualizations of a better world to come. The big day! Moon is solidly in Cancer, the sign of home and country. As Sun rises, Moon is in the western sky, sending a harmonious trine to Sun. During the course of the day, Moon transits over the U.S. (and Bush) suns, indicating that all of us are feeling very emotional about the security of our lives. The turnout is apt to be large. Mercury in Scorpio trines Saturn in Cancer, adding depth and realism to our emotions. We will think with our feelings. We have another long day with moon in patriotic and home-centered Cancer. Its a good work day, and were apt to be most interested in projects which are close to home, or which add to our family or personal security. Election results will be on everyones mind, and tonight many of us will want to discuss the state of the nation. This is an exciting day. Moon is in dramatic Leo, and there is lively action in the heavens. We are setting the stage for our big change week, discussed in the General Influences section. Mercury enters Sagittarius, and suddenly, with Moon in fire sign Leo, we have a shift of our mental/emotional orientation from the deep emotions of water signs to the spirited risk-taking and action orientation of fire signs. Our mood is more upbeat and hopeful. We feel more energized. Pluslove and harmony fill the ethers today. Take time to meditate on your affections and your wants. Today we begin a new cycle in fulfilling those desires. Tonight a romantic video may appeal to us. Last Quarter Moon at 14 Leo occurs at 12:53 a.m. EST. Neptune dominates now, that ineffable energy of both high vision and weird imagination. Also working hand in glove with Sun and Moon are two protective goddesses, Vesta and Ceres. Vesta in Pisces is compassionate, and wants to protect all of life. Ceres in Libra especially promotes all partnerships. This combination nurtures creativity. Moon is in Virgo, ready to work and to solve problems. Good thing, because there are tough ones now. Saturn is standing still in the heavens, amplifying its reality lessons for us all. It is approaching a square with Mars, the fighter, who doesnt hesitate to pound home those lessons aggressively. Someone is apt to get hurt. This is the final move of Mars squaring the Saturn-Chiron opposition, which is about disrupting the status quo. At the same time, the U.S. has difficult transits. Juno and Chiron are making harsh aspects to the U.S. Juno and Chiron; Mars has just come from squaring the U.S. Mercury, and is about to square the U.S. Pluto. And last, but not least, Saturn is opposing the U.S. Pluto. Each of these aspects is, at the least, uncomfortable for the nation and the Administration. Together they can be frightening and possibly destructive. Yesterdays energy continues and culminates, with Mars squaring Saturn and Saturn turning retrograde, both on the same day. This means that Saturn, the Builder, will carry a dominant Mars influence during its months of retrogradation. Saturn is in Cancer, rebuilding security, and Mars is in Libra, fighting for peace and justice. They CAN work together. Will they? Issues arising now relate to structural foundations, literally and figuratively. We have until Spring Equinox to redo those structures. Keep your eyes open, for the U.S. power structure is part of the picture. The military is also in the scene. Sunday evening Pacific time, and early morning today Eastern time are power hours. We may be anxious, argumentative, and sleepless, as difficult energies stir around within us. Making concrete plans to solve a problem can be helpful, and we can do that now. Try to avoid power struggles with others. Libra has been a very busy sign, and Moon now is tracing that pathway of the planets ("stairway to the stars"). We will be very stimulated during the next two days to feel emotional about all the Libra qualities which weve been discussing, especially during this last month. They include great idealism, feeling for people, need to balance situations so that there is no underdog, needs for fairness and equality along with a desire for harmony, and a need for partnership. Libra is an air sign, thus a thinker and a socializer.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10 Moon continues in gregarious Libra, but today with pressure to be productive. We are serious, goal-oriented, and willing to work. This will be a long day, as Moon heads tonight towards its occultation of Mars at 11:02 p.m. It is apparently destined that this eclipse occur in Libra, for it is in the last minute of Libra. In 3 minutes Moon jumps into Scorpio, and Mars follows in about an hour. This is a shaky place, poised right on the edge. Mars is really not very much at home in Libra, the sign of balance, anyway. The result would be an insecure, uncertain Mars, who would be shaken in his natural goal-orientation. It may be the end of the shoot-first type of Mars which weve been seeing in this country. Intense Mars energy sets the tone for this Scorpio moon. Mars and Moon entered Scorpio almost together in the very early morning, and thus deep emotion will motivate a deep pushing for what one wants. Scorpio goes all the way, no holds barred. This Libra-Scorpio combination for Mars may represent two sides, unbalanced, and each digging in to make its case. New Moon at 21 Scorpio occurs at 9:27 a.m. EST. Scorpio New Moon opens the door on a month in which we focus on deep transformation, death, and regeneration. In the northern hemisphere, trees drop their leaves, and look as though they are dead. But at the very same time, the new buds are beginning to sprout. The old passes, and the new begins to germinate.
We also experience today a Venus-Ceres conjunction, the beginning of new annual cycle of mother love. Ceres is the Great Mother, and she is also the grieving mother, grieving for her abducted daughter, Persephone. Ceres has been prominent in the sky, and we have for awhile been seeing abductions in Iraq. Weve also been seeing strikes, lockouts, and labor conflicts, another Ceres domain. Something may be settled with this conjunction. Ceres work is to harvest and supply food. GMOs have become a big subject, and there are measures outlawing their growth on several county ballots in California, and maybe elsewhere. The seeds of the anti-GMO movement in the U.S. are being planted now. This conjunction is at 19 Libra, close enough to the October Solar Eclipse to partake of its orb of change. Moon is in outgoing Sagittarius, and were eager for our new startsmany of them bundled together, with the lunar occultations, the New Moon, and two asteroid conjunctionsChiron with Juno last week, and Ceres-Venus last night. Tonight we have another lunar occultation, an eclipse of Mercury at 14 Sagittarius, right on the U.S. Ascendant. Vesta in Pisces is central now. Vesta has a focus on security and protection. In Pisces she can stimulate compassion, or if she plays a negative role, she can withdraw it. For example, when Vesta entered Pisces in April, the U.S. Housing Administration announced a huge, retroactive cut in Section 8 funding. Section 8 is the funding which helps low income people find and maintain housing. We may have a moment of optimism and harmonious growth in love and relationship situations this morning, before we begin next weeks new challenges. At 10:57 a.m. EDT, Moon goes VOC. Moon is still traveling in risk-taking Sagittarius, and its a good day to have an exploration adventure, and enjoy whatever turns up around the next corner. Moon has moved into serious Capricorn, and we begin the week with ambition and desire to work. Its a good day to rise early, for energy moves productively and successfully in the morning. By noon the challenges begin to face us. Again, they revolve mostly around security and relationship situations. However, we do feel a basic optimism, which helps us in beginning to resolve problems. Moon continues in industrious Capricorn. Relationship glitches may occur in the morning, be resolved during the afternoon, and in the evening we continue to work hard. Moon goes VOC at 10:07 p.m. EST, and its time to close it up for the day. Moon traveling in Aquarius encourages us to think about social issues, and to discuss them with others. We are very energized today, and ready to create a new world. Relationship issues continue, particularly in regard to national issues. The military is likely to be involved. We are preparing for First Quarter Moon, which occurs on the east coast of the U.S. early tomorrow morning, just after midnight, and tonight on the west coast. Moon is still in gregarious Aquarius, and the aspects all day are harmonious. We can proceed constructively with our current building job. First Quarter Moon at 28 Aquarius occurs at 12:50 a.m. EST. At this Scorpio first quarter, Aquarius moves in to jog Scorpios reform tendencies. Regeneration finds its purpose in social change. Seeds are sown now for very deep, long-term change, for Transpluto, the energy of resurrection, has total charge of this moon phase. First quarter is when we break through social barriers to manifest the promise of the new moon. This is a giant breakthrough. And our New Moon was in transformative Scorpio. Moon continues in imaginative Pisces, and we have another creative day. Tonight our sensitive feelings connect with the intense Pluto-Mercury conjunction. Emotions, and perhaps sadness, will flow freely. Stimulation of the four above-mentioned eclipse degrees continues, along with their associated changes. The Pisces moon endeavors do come to a completion this morning by 10:35 a.m., when Moon goes VOC for half an hour. At 11:11 a.m. Moon enters Aries to usher in the active spirit of fire, which keeps us dancing round the flames. At 6:22 p.m. Sun enters Sagittarius, and we leave the depths of Scorpio, and enter the optimism of Sagittarius. The spirit of Thanksgiving, and of the holidays, begins to take us over. With Moon in Aries, were thinking about ourselves, and are willing to take assertive action to promote our goals. We could get carried away. Ceres is still under stress, and the theme of loss continues. A big realignment of the establishment is happening during these months, weeks, and days. The day begins early and energetically. Move it along this morning, for by early afternoon, there is apt to be a roadblock, followed by a VOC Moon at 1:47 p.m. EST. At 7:16 p.m., Moon enters Taurus. It connects with Venus in Scorpio to encourage a very possessive, and perhaps sexual, evening. Independence is the theme of the day, and we will not want to be tied down to unwelcome obligations for Thanksgiving. Today is highly energized, and can be exciting. Emotions flow freely, perhaps with comings and goings of loved ones. Food-buying and cooking will appeal to us. Taurus Moon encourages staying at home, rather than traveling, maybe due to stormy weather. Grounding of our energies is featured today. This is most appropriate for those of us who are fortunate enough to celebrate the abundance of Earth by feasting. Ultimately it is food which grounds us. No wonder that we reach so eagerly and so often for something to eat. We can enjoy cooking and eating todayand thank the Great Mother for her gifts to our bodies and souls. Stormy weather does look likely. Moon enters Gemini very early this morning, and Full Moon at 5 Gemini occurs at 3:07 p.m. EST. This is the culmination of an emotional and regenerative Scorpio Moon Month. Here at Full Moon we move into a very different mode. Now we experience a wide open and expansive Sagittarius and Gemini. We look at the broad philosophical underpinnings of the world, and search for understanding of the transformation now occurring. The Gemini Full Moon adds a search for specific information and daily connections which provide the fuel for greater understanding. Sagittarius is the idealism behind religion and politics. Gemini creates the matrix which makes manifestation possible in real life. Sagittarius and Gemini together form a mental polarity. We add thought to Scorpios feeling.
North and South America, the Middle East, and the Far East are especially highlighted by this Full Moon. Mercury, now moving slowly and deliberately, and filled with Plutos thoughts of power, is important. With Pluto, it moves through the plains states of the U.S., through India, and Australia. This day feels good, if a little spaced-out. We might have big dreams and visions which, in fact, reach beyond the seeming possibilities of reality. Try to capture those dreams and ideas while you can, so that you can refer to them as a touchstone later. New perspectives come crowding in, and we may stay up late, engrossed by them. We have much to think about, and we want to communicate. This is a talky morning. Moon goes VOC at 10:04 a.m. EST. However, Moon remains in curious Gemini until 5:10 p.m., when it enters Cancer. Do something fun and spontaneous today. Nighttime will be emotionaland so will tomorrow. Moon in sensitive Cancer connects with the intense Scorpio planets, and with emotional Pisces. Emotions flow freely today, and especially in regard to relationships. Imagination is strong, and creative energy is abundant. Moon continues in Cancer, but the bloom of good feeling is wearing off, and the day may be challenging to our tender feelings.
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