Planetary Cycles
Sun Signs For November 2005
Scorpio's magnetic intensity animates the highest and the
lowest in allThe sun entered the powerful sign of Scorpio on October 23, bringing a month of deep self-exploration and personal transformation. A fixed water sign, Scorpio holds emotional energy, containing it in order to intensify its effect, which can bring either an unconscious release of frustration, or a consciously considered contribution to higher consciousness. While unconscious Scorpios can easily create chaos wherever they go, people with the sun, moon or rising sign in Scorpio have a magnetic intensity that can be very attractive and profoundly impactful, if they are wise and conscious of the effect of their energy.
Sun and Jupiter in Scorpio offer profound transformation
While the sun transits Scorpio this month, we are exposed to our subconscious drives and have the opportunity to become conscious of our inner motivations that have been below the surface for perhaps lifetimes. The great planet of beneficial influence, Jupiter, also just entered Scorpio for the first time in twelve years. Joining the sun for the last week of October, and the first of November, Jupiter expands our possibilities for deep and profound life-transformation, and can take us leaps and bounds beyond where we have been.
The new moon in Scorpio sets the stage for future growth
As we energetically bathe in the aftermath of October's two powerful eclipses, the sun in Scorpio supports us to integrate the changes in awareness and/or life direction signaled by the Aries-Libra solar and lunar eclipses. The new moon in Scorpio on November 1 sets the stage for the coming four weeks, bringing new, innovative and expansive ideas for future growth. At the same time, the great taskmaster, Saturn, restricts progress until the means and motivation are clearly aligned. This can feel a bit like driving with the brakes on, but serves the purpose of forcing us to slowly and thoroughly develop and refine our plans. Neptune joins the planetary configuration, insisting on clarity of a higher spiritual purpose and vision before we bring new creations forward.
Mars retrograde in Taurus puts the brakes on
The planet Mars, currently opposite the sun in Taurus continues in retrograde (apparent backwards) motion for the remainder of November. This planetary phenomenon serves to slow us down, delaying action on projects and ventures while we review the underlying values that have motivated our choices. This aspect increases in intensity throughout November, reaching a crisis point at the full moon on November 15, and, with crisis, comes awareness. The full moon sheds light on life's current challenges, revealing the purpose behind our recent frustration of accomplishment, and lighting the way with understanding of how to successfully accomplish our goals.
Mercury retrograde underscores the theme of caution
Mercury, the planet of communication that serves to link people, places and events, turns retrograde in Sagittarius on November 13, remaining so until December 3. While the mid-month full moon brings a breakthrough of understanding and insight, the retrograde Mercury cautions against rushing forward, joining Mars in restraining activity. Rather than acting from the lower impulses of our egos, these aspects serve to help us get in tune with universal rhythm and align ourselves with our inner, spiritual guidance and timing.
The sun in Sagittarius sets our sights on the horizon
The sun completes its challenging yet enlightening journey through Scorpio on November 21, entering jovial Sagittarius for a welcome change of pace. If Scorpio is metaphorically about the rigors of training involved in running a marathon, Sagittarius is about the exhilaration of reaching the finish line. Sagittarius points us toward the heavens, reaches for the pinnacle, and finds meaning and value in life's adventures.
Aries— The full moon mid-month highlights financial realities, which may be somewhat frustrating as your desire to move forward is curtailed. You will benefit from slowing down, and taking the time to clarify values and objectives. If you build a strong foundation, your new vision or enterprise will flourish.
Taurus— A full moon in your sign sheds light on your natural way of being and expressing yourself, helping you to see what is needed to bring greater balance to your close relationships. Frustration in accomplishing your goals reaches an apex mid-month. Take this opportunity to get clear about your true motivation, find your higher purpose, and make adjustments to your plans that will ensure greater success and fulfillment.
Gemini— You are well under way with career changes that began last year, and beginning to experience the benefits of expanded opportunities. You may have neglected to give time to your inner spiritual development, and the full moon brings to light the need for prayer and meditation in your daily life. Later in the month, you review and find the need for improvement in the quality of communication in your most personal relationships.
Cancer— The full moon highlights your long-term goals, especially bringing to light recent frustration in not having the available resources to move forward with your plans. You are being guided to look more deeply at the motivation behind your goals, to understand what is driving you, and to be clear that it is love and your higher purpose that directs you to success. You are inspired with creative and innovative ideas that can take form early next year.
Leo— Saturn in your sign restrains some of your out-going, creative energy in order to help you focus and better direct your activities. The full moon brings Saturn's current influence to a peak, and realizations follow concerning how to best budget your energy for maximum results. The current slow-down in career activities is temporary, giving you an opportunity to review and clarify values and objectives.
Virgo— Frustrations and delays this month bring you to a point of spiritual questioning. The full moon mid-month sheds light on your need for renewal in terms of life-direction and purpose. Take some time for inner reflection to tune in with your soul's wisdom to your higher purpose, and re-align your activities to fulfill your true purpose. Friends and partners provide support and inspiration.
Libra— The full moon mid-month emphasizes your need to review shared financial commitments. Your money flow may be temporarily curtailed, or needed for unexpected expenses. Resist the temptation to let frustration with delayed goals overshadow your experience of the love you share with family members. Your fortunes will be increasing this year as you bring innovative new approaches to your work.
Scorpio— Intimate relationships and partnerships are highlighted by the full moon on November 15. You may experience some necessary delays with career goals as you review and re-align your intentions this month so your actions reflect your expanding consciousness and higher principles. During the next twelve months Jupiter, now in your home sign, brings expansive opportunities for creative expression.
Sagittarius-— The full moon mid-month brings your awareness to your physical health and well-being. Plans for travel may be delayed as other priorities emerge. You will need to review your dietary and exercise habits, as well as your daily routines to become aware of patterns that serve you and promote greater health, eliminating those that create fatigue and loss of vitality. Having a healthy body, mind, and soul attracts exciting new adventures.
Capricorn— Your creativity is emphasized this month as the full moon highlights self-expression. Do your best to put money concerns aside, as your current frustrations will resolve when you become clearer about your highest purpose and how that can best be expressed in the world. Misunderstandings over shared financial objectives can be a great catalyst to clarifying your values. Find ways to allow your beauty and creativity to shine this month.
Aquarius-— The full moon energizes your home and family life, bringing much needed support from unexpected sources. Although there are delays in your current projects involving your home, creative ideas and inspiration come when needed to help you see the future possibilities. Do your best to avoid allowing frustration to get expressed in ways that will be detrimental to your most important relationships.
Pisces-— This is house-cleaning month for your inner world. Get rid of the clutter of old ideas, beliefs and concepts that do not accurately reflect the truth of who you are. You may also need to evaluate your daily habits and routines and implement new ones that support you to manifest your goals. The information and inspiration you need to accomplish this will arrive with remarkable timing.
Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. www.earthstarconsulting.com. or: Phone: 858/259-1590
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