November 2011 Astrocast

Key Events:  

Full Moon (18:05 Taurus): November 10, 2011

New Moon/Solar Eclipse (02:37 Sagittarius): November 25, 2011

Retrograde Planets: 

Neptune:  June 3, 2011 - November 9, 2011

Uranus:  July 10, 2011 - December 9, 2011

Jupiter:  August 30, 2011 - December 25, 2011

Mercury:  November 24, 2011 - December 14, 2011

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Sun   Moon  Mercury   Venus   Mars   Jupiter   Saturn   Uranus   Neptune   Pluto  

1st House   2nd House   3rd House   4th House   5th House   6th House   7th House   8th House   9th House   10th House   11th House   12th House

Aspects     Sign Rulers     Fire-Earth-Air-Water     Cardinal-Fixed-Mutable

Moon Void of Course Table   Eclipses

Lunations and Long Term Aspects

The Full Moon this month is on November 10 in your nextdoor neighboring sign, Taurus, your 2nd house of finances, income, possessions, needs and pleasures.  Watch for an ending, culmination or shift to a new phase of something in this part of your life.  Jupiter is in this sign as well but retrograde which internalizes his energy.  Jupiter is typically expansive, gregarious and sometimes excessive, but while retrograde he tends to wax philosophical.  This will incline you to contemplate this part of your life, such as how much money do you really need, as well as bring some attention to how well you're taking care of yourself.  As driven and energetic as Rams are you need to take a time-out occasionally to relax and pamper yourself. 

Jupiter's trine with Pluto in your 10th house brings matters associated with that part of your life into the matter as well.  Pluto in your 10th house will be similar to a bulldozer in your backyard.  Expect all sorts of things related to your career, reputation or public image to surface during this time for deep consideration.  If your birthday is right around March 27 this will be particularly strong and not to be ignored.  With Pluto as slow moving as he is the aspect will be in effect for a long time giving you plenty of time to deal with it. 

Your sign ruler, Mars, is also moving into a trine with Jupiter as well.  For a short time Mars is in fellow Fire Sign, Leo, your 5th house of ego definition, children, romance, creativity, entertainment and speculation;  he is just a sneeze away from Virgo, your 6th house of work, health, service and pets but I'll get to that later with the New Moon.  For now, these 5th house matters tie in very nicely with those of the 2nd house; if you need to relax a bit and take care of yourself, physically, mentally or emotionally, turning to the pleasantries of the 5th may be just what you need.  Mars is also aspecting Uranus, which is in your sign and still retrograde until next month.  Those of you born right around March 22 have Uranus sitting on your Natal Sun which is probably brings all sorts of disturbances and surprises your way on a daily basis.  If these things are stressing you out, which they undoubtedly are, then Mars is pointing toward some R&R, a change of direction that provides some fun for a change.

Mars is opposing Neptune in Aquarius, your 11th house of friends, networking, goals, organizations, and groups.  Neptune tends to distort, dissolve, dissipate and deceive though he can also inspire.  He lives out there is Lalaland, a place that Rams typically aren't that comfortable with.  This influence could be inspiration for your goals but could be causing some problems with your associations.  You may not know who your friends are anymore or there could be a lot of confusion in any groups or organizations you're involved with.  The opposition to Mars suggests some ego matters as well where perhaps you're in an environment which makes you wonder who and what you really are, particularly if you're around people who are mostly much different than yourself.  This could result in a bit of an identity crisis or compromise your confidence, especially if your birthday is around April 18. 

Neptune is also in cahoots with Saturn in fellow Cardinal Sign, Libra, your 7th house of close relationships.  Saturn is exalted in this sign which tends to make his influence more positive but still quite serious.  Fairness and balance in relationships is the emphasis here, a message currently being driven home for those of you with birthdays around April 14.  Neptune and Saturn are antithetical with Neptune about fantasy and delusion while Saturn promotes structure and discipline along with a strong sense of reality.  One way this aspect could show up would be to assess whether your relationships goals are realistic.

The New Moon on November 25 is also a Solar Eclipse, giving it additional power and influence which can last a year or more as opposed to the typical lunation which can be much more fleeting.  This occurs in fellow Fire Sign, Sagittarius, your 9th house of beliefs, expectations, legal matters, higher education, religion, politics, other cultures and long-distance travel.  If your birthday is within a day or so of March 23 you can expect a strong influence to come your way which could result in some significant and potentially sudden change. 

Jupiter, Mars and Pluto are now in a Grand Earth Trine which will emphasize your income, how you generate it and where you spend it.  Your work and career are definitely under review and consideration.  A change of direction is suggested quite strongly which involves your 9th house.  This could mean going back to school or relocating.  Your belief system generally is being scrutinized so pay attention to those things which are no longer working for you.  Effecting a change may not be easy but will be worth it. 

Also note that Mercury goes retrograde near the end of the month.  This will further assist you in reviewing your core beliefs and any information related to those 9th house matters.  Remember not to buy anything mechanical or electronic during this time because it will probably not function properly.  However, reviewing, reworking, editing, revising and doing research is favored, giving you some extra help in determining which direction you need to go.

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