General
Influences:
Sex, lies and revelations accompany Mercury's
retrograde journey in Sagittarius and Scorpio from November 6th
to the 26th
. If anyone asked, astrologers would suggest scheduling an election
on a day when Mercury
is not
stationary in the sky, at it's most tricksy and befuddling. Remember
hanging chads, recounts, and the selection of the President by a
politically-biased Supreme Court in the stolen election of 2000? That
was the last time the United States had a General Election when the
Messenger God was standing still in the sky. Concerns and accusations
about the ballot process have abounded since then; even now a
petition is circulating calling for Justice Department action due to
the fact that candidate Mitt Romney's son, Tagg, is a major investor
in a company that manufactures voting machines used in swing state
Ohio. Suspicion, secrecy, manipulation and betrayal which rock our
cherished beliefs– sure sounds like Sagittarius/Scorpio territory
to me.
With
Mercury
joining
Saturn
in
Scorpio, we can expect the investigative, relentless, and probing
nature of the Scorpion to uncover nasty news, and for folks to start
reacting in a gut-level, emotional way to the pain of what was
previously suppressed or denied because the truth was too shameful,
horrifying and ugly. For instance, there is a film currently in
production, “September Morn”, which will explore the complicity
of the George W. Bush administration with the hijacking, destruction
and deaths that occurred on September 11, 2001.
The
truth, in whatever arena, situation, and relationship, even though
upsetting, needs to come to light for any rectification, healing and
justice to occur, whether on a personal, national or planetary level.
Purging the toxicity of guilt, blame and shame leads to resolution,
redemption and renewal. This is the gift of Scorpio, and this month,
with Mercury
and Saturn
both doing their thing in this sign, expect the best with the worst.
Deep healing and profound insights are not only possible, but very
likely, if only we are willing to peer into the shadow.
Eclipse
season:
We are in “eclipse season” throughout November. For excellent
eclipse interpretations and predictions go to Stephanie Austin's
website www.EcoAstrology.com
and subscribe to her forecasts. Well written and well-worth it!
Working
with the Mercury
retrograde cycle:
Mercury's
cyclic turnaround is meaningful, not just pesky. If we pay attention,
Mercury
“telegraphs”
what would be useful to work on during the retrograde phase. If we
give attention to something that deserves reappraisal, we can
actually benefit from the tiny planet's reversal. Ponder and consider
any ideas, aha's, messages received, omens or instructions that came
into your awareness October 17 – 19. Since Mercury
was
in Scorpio at that time, the “message” could be about things you
tend to avoid looking at, so dig deep to recall a significant theme
brought to mind during that span of days, when the Winged Diety
crossed over into the so-called “shadow zone” of retrograde
territory.
Standard
Mercury rap:
When the Herald of the Gods seems to go backwards in the sky
(retrograde motion), those affairs ruled by the Winged Diety can get
tricky and confused. All communication, especially routine and
business transactions, need to be checked for errors.
Electrically-operated equipment (anything running on wires and
batteries) purchased during retro-phase is often found faulty. Calls
are missed, directions misinterpreted, and our cherished
communication devices fail to function properly. Avoid downloading
new software or starting any new projects or endeavors. Try to sign
contracts or make new hires before or after the retrograde phase.
Hermes (the Greek's name for Mercury)
the thief, liar and joker is at his most tricksy in the few days
around both stations (standstill), periods of apparent turnaround in
the heavens.
Good
to do during Mercury Retrograde time
– anything you can affix “re-” in front of, for instance,
re-thinking, re-doing, re-organizing, repairs, renegotiating,
reveries, recuperation, relaxation rescheduling, reworking,
renovation, etc. Read poetry, listen to music, take a different
route, get out of your normal routine, shift your typical state of
mind into an altered consciousness by napping, daydreaming,
meditation, dancing, etc.
Forecasts
for November 2012:
(read
for your Rising Sign/Ascendant as well as your Sun Sign)
Aries:
(Read
“Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.) The
far horizons beckon, Aries, with both your patron planet, Mars,
and the Fleet One, Mercury,
touring
through your house of distant travels. Even if you do not venture far
away this season, Rammy, it might give you something exciting to look
forward to if you can plan a getaway to someplace, near or
far,
that is quite different from your current environs.
Taurus:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.)
Giving you heart and courage to delve deeply into your inner self,
Mercury invites
you to share fully and completely this month with your partner(s) and
closest friends, “truthing to trust” to paraphrase the late Stan
Dale.
Gemini:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.)
Getting good advice will help you deal with a sticky issue this
month, Twinsy. Collaboration and co-operation, who knows better than
you that two heads (or more) are better than one.
Cancer:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.) It
is all about taking care of business, dealing with the devilish
details and staying current with your contacts, Crab. Do this
diligently during the first two weeks of November, and you'll have
things wrapped-up nicely to better frolic and relax during the
holidays.
Leo:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.)
Lighten up and resurrect your inner child in time for the holiday
season, Maned One. Your beloveds (and pets) will find you much more
enjoyable if you leave your public persona at the door and just come
in and play.
Virgo:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.)
Source your strength from home until mid-month, Virgo, then go ahead
and throw yourself with verve and vigor into the holidaze craze! Stay
fueled and rested and keep your cool while the busyness in the
atmosphere stimulates you into hyperactivity.
Libra:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.)
Scrutinize any transactions; re-read numbers you give and receive on
the phone; double-check dates, times and schedules; and generally be
extra-specially mindful of info you exchange this month, Libra. Pay
attention to sales and special offers for big savings and great deals
for the next couple of months, particularly after Mercury
goes direct on the 26th
of November.
Scorpio:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.) No
matter how much or how little you generally participate in the
autumnal spend-gasm, Scorp, mind your budget this month. The second
half of November and first third of December is a period where you
should utilize time and energy doing for yourself at least as much as
you do for others!
Sagittarius:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.)
Something about your way with people, Archy - the good,the bad, and
the ugly, is up for examination and review during this Mercury
retrograde
cycle.
Cultivate feedback from those around you and take what you receive to
heart, even the hard-to-hear remarks. By growing more conscious of
your effect on others you can refine your vaunted “people skills”.
Capricorn:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.) Do
you remember your dreams, Capricorn? Work on recalling at least one
dream or dream fragment this month, and then record it on paper. Find
a way to connect with your dream - read and re-read it, go to a dream
analyst, join a dream group, draw a picture from it, or follow any
directions and suggestions you glean from the dream. (Ignore the
dream dictionaries!) It might not solve the world's problems or even
help with your issues directly,
but you will be tuning in to your personal link with Divine Wisdom
while enhancing your symbolic literacy and precious intuition.
Aquarius:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.)
Notice your connections to people you call friends, your associates,
and the groups you find yourself involved with. Now notice how
powerful you feel, or the reverse, diminished, in the company you
keep. Use this Mercury
cycle
to establish your place among those who build you up without any loss
of your authentic individuality.
Pisces:
(Read “Working with the Mercury
retrograde
cycle” above to fully take advantage of the monthly forecast.)
Learning on the job? Mastering new skills? Assuming authority in a
suit you don't quite fit yet? Presenting in front of a new and
unknown audience? Flying by the seat of the proverbial pants? Pisces,
do not fret, this Mercury
retrograde
cycle is timed perfectly for you to do your behind-the-scenes
research while holding the reins of power, and simultaneously
steering your personal ship of destiny with navigational maps in the
other hand.
Selected
Heavenly Activity
Pacific
Daylight
11/3 10:24am
Venus square Pluto
Pacific
Standard
11/6 2:57pm
Mercury station retrograde
11/8 11:26pm
Venus trine Jupiter
11/10 6:48pm
Neptune station direct
11/13 2:09pm
Scorpio New Moon Solar Eclipse
11/13 4:03pm
Mercury square Neptune
11/14 11:00am
Chiron station direct
11/16 3:15am
Saturn trine Chiron
11/17 6:22am Mars
sextile Neptune
11/17 7:47am
Mercury conjunct Sun
11/21 11:12am Sun
square Neptune
11/22 00:59am
Venus trine Neptune
11/23 2:05am Mars
square Uranus
11/23 9:28am Mars
sextile Chiron
11/24 2:52pm Mars
sextile Saturn
11/25 7:10pm
Venus trine Chiron
11/26 6:15am Sun
trine Uranus
11/26 1:45pm Sun
square Chiron
11/26 2:46pm
Mercury station direct
11/26 5:20pm
Venus conjunct Saturn
11/27 12:12pm Mars
conjunct Pluto
11/28 6:46am
Gemini Full Moon Lunar Eclipse
11/28 7:59am
Venus sextile Pluto
11/29 2:33pm
Venus sextile Mars
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