This November is a time of transformation.  On the 5^th the Taurus Full Moon will shine by the reflected light of the Scorpio Sun, the Sun is conjunct Venus, Mars and apparently retrograde Mercury.  This is a time to look deep within and see where our values lie,  to re-examine our thought processes, and take action to create our reality.  These planets square Neptune , which means we now have the ability to remove our blinders and act upon our beliefs.

All of this energy is square Saturn, so what ever happens now will have long term effects on our world.  Please take a moment to do some inner work at this time; our world is quite literally hanging in the balance.
 

On November 8^th we will have the opportunity to witness Mercury pass in front of the Sun. In the Central Time zone, this will be visible all afternoon and into the early evening.  Be sure to protect your eyes while viewing this event.

For more information, go to www.space.com and find times for viewing and safety tips.

• Mercury is in the evening sky until the 3^rd.
• Saturn is visible by mid-night all month.
• Mercury is in the morning sky after the 15^th.
• On the 16^th be on the lookout for the Leonids Meteor Shower.  Good viewing is predicted.
• Jupiter is conjunct the Sun making him hard to see.
• Venus is returning but not yet visible.
• Orion the Hunter is fully visible. Look for the winter constellations now.

Venus enters Sagittarius on November 17^th.  We value our freedom and the desire to experience this has more appeal than our need for security.  A fun way to engage Venus in Sag is to encounter a new art form, enjoy dance, photography, a cubist exhibit, or maybe just a different radio station on the morning commute.  For those lucky enough to consider visiting a foreign land, this is a good choice at this time.  Venus in Sag is a flirt, we can enjoy this energy if we remember to just have fun and not take ourselves too seriously at this time.

Mercury stations direct on November 17t^h.  Fasten your seatbelts and say your prayers!  Ask in your prayers for ease and grace on your journey.  Give this retrograde a week or so to clear out, this was a very deep journey into many hidden places. Now is the time to regroup and sort ourselves out. Who do you want to be?  How will you achieve that?  Universal forces are now standing by ready to assist you!  Everything we have managed to release from our lives during this transformative period has the ability to come back to us as cleared energy, ready to be imprinted as the life you love.  Set your intent, stay clear, and remember opportunity is not a lengthy visitor.

Sun moves into the fun loving energy of Sagittarius on November 22^nd an expansive, optimistic, and adventurous feeling of hope returns.  While the Sun passes through the energy of Sagittarius we are more likely to try new things, take on a new interest, and expand our horizons.  The caution we need to observe here is that of overindulgence or self-indulgence.  All things in moderation and we’re all in this together; these two statements will safely guide you through this adventure.  Practice moderation in the things you start, and ask yourself, can I really take on this much?  It is important to be realistic now.

Jupiter enters his home sign of Sagittarius on November 23^rd and will remain there until December 18^th, 2007.  Jupiter in Sagittarius brings us an optimistic, playful, adventurous feeling.  Freedom, joy, and religious tolerance are all prevalent energies of this new dynamic.  Allow this energy to operate in your life.  You will be amazed at how easy it is to move past our old baggage now.  Jupiter began his sojourn through Scorpio in October 2005 allowing us to face our greatest fears, uncover our hidden resources, and grow more than we may have imagined possible.  Now that energy has been freed up and renewed.  How do you want to use this energy?  By adding regular intervals of deep, concentrated and expansive breathing to our daily schedule at this time, we can harness this energy into our being.  If you do this while applying the laws of attraction, (focus on your desired outcome, set your intention to enter into the energy, and practice gratitude for all that is) you will have a formula that can create miracles in your life and the lives of those around you.

October 23^rd to November 2^nd Mercury will be in Storm.  Remember to watch out for the other guy as awareness is slower now.

Mercury retrogrades at 25 degrees and 2 min. of Scorpio a degree of sharp and applied discrimination.  We turn into our cocoon and review our growth from the beginning of the month and we see the remaining adjustments required.  When Mercury turns around at 9 degrees of Scorpio, a degree of applied creativity, we have a new energy available to help us reach our ideals.  The next day, Neptune stations direct.  April 2005 was the first time we encountered the energies of Neptune at 17 degrees of Aquarius.  We have been in a process of strengthening our connection to spirit.  This will be our third time through this area; the first two were late January and most of February 06.  If you check your journals and compare issues from these times you will sense a theme.  How can you use this knowledge to clear away one more level of illusion from your perceptions?
 

Uranus stations direct at 10 degrees of Pisces on the 20^th of November and remains direct until June 23^rd, 2007.  When a planet stations, its effects become magnified situations so people who bring change will enter our lives now.  Many of the relationships we encounter now are to help us to change and grow in ways we had not imagined.  The people and experiences we meet at this time may not become part of our daily lives but they will bring us a doorway to a larger life.  The energy of Uranus is chaotic and electric, all in an effort to reach the freedom of individuation.
 

 This Full Moon is a very powerful event.  Eight planets are forming a Fixed Grand Cross so here is another manifestation of the long-term effects of whatever you put in motion at this time.  With Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, we have the ability to turn within, face our greatest fears and rise above them.  I felt so strongly about this Full Moon Event I wrote about it in the beginning of this column.  Two days after this moon, we will have the ability to act as a nation.  It is my prayer that we will remember ourselves as One Nation, that we will transcend red states and blue states and recognize ourselves as Americans.
 

New Moon November 20^th 4:18 pm CST 28 degrees 27 minutes Scorpio

The New Moon is in Scorpio conjunct Mars and Jupiter.  This is the perfect time to start something new.  At the time of the New Moon, you may wish to meditate on the give and take in your relationships.  How do the energies stack up?  Where can minor adjustments be made?  We are moving through transition, have the opportunity to grow in joy and optimism.  When we commit to this energy and meet it half way we invite transcendence into our lives.  Hours after this new moon the moon and sun will move into the open energy of Sagittarius. Join in the celebration of life!
 

Check your chart for numbers and signs that that are activated.
Orb: When two or more heavenly bodies are close enough to be considered an aspect.
Retrograde: When an object in space arrives at a point in its orbit that gives the impression of reverse motion.
Station: Appear to stop and stand still before changing direction.
Direct: Forward motion.
Cardinal: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn.
Fixed: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius.
Mutable: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.
Fire: Aries, Leo Sagittarius
  

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Thank you, Debra