NOVEMBER 2005

As the Mars retrograde continues, Mercury retrograde will join it on the 14th. The combination of Mars and Mercury retrograde can be useful for completing projects already begun as well as viewing any current situation objectively without taking action or making a long-range decision. Mars in Taurus is about acting from values, self-esteem and making improvements. Mercury in Sagittarius and Scorpio is consideration of your beliefs, philosophy, motivation and commitment. The retrograde periods give us the opportunity to slow down the constant input mode of information and the frantic pace of our “to do” lists to consider what is truly of value. The positive relationship between Jupiter (opportunity, expansion) and Uranus (technology, innovation) supports finding new ways to improve existing situations. On a behavioral level the retrograde of Mars can cause frustration, confrontation and arguments no one can win. The Sun in Scorpio until the 22nd supports desire, passion, motivation, commitment, research, power, control and shared resources such as money, time, energy and sex. The Sun in Sagittarius after the 22nd supports adventure, fun, travel, sports, nature, religion and legal matters.

Mercury (communications, writing, contracts, commerce) in Sagittarius until the 26th supports travel, sports, socializing, learning and fun. It turns retrograde on the 14th at 10 degrees, then re-enters Scorpio on the 26th. Mercury in Scorpio supports research, investigation, counseling, financial information and therapy. In Scorpio Mercury can be controlling, manipulative or shrewd. The setup of the Mercury retrograde began on October 26th. From the 26th to November 14th a situation arises regarding sharing, resources, finances or other Scorpio issues to be worked on between the 14th and December 4th. Between December 4th and 21st the situation can be worked out, decisions made and details finalized.

Venus (values, money, social connections) in Sagittarius until the 5th supports values of freedom, religion, global trade, travel and belief systems. Venus can be peaceful and balanced, but people can also go to war over opposing values and beliefs. Venus in Capricorn after the 5th values organization, control, business, thrift, training and consolidation. Companies and holiday shoppers will seek value for the best price under this combination. On the 23rd Venus enters the setup stage of its retrograde which spans from December 24th to February 3rd. Between November 23rd and December 24th issues of values/spending vs. security/control will arise to be worked on between December 24th and February 3rd. From February 3rd to March 7th is the windup phase of the Venus retrograde when final decisions can be made and new processes put into action.

Mars (initiation, energy, aggression) continues retrograde from 17 to 8 degrees Taurus where it was in August 2005 and will repeat in December 2005 and January 2006. Taurus can be loyal and persevering but also stubborn. It lends energy to tangible things such as the earth, crops, building, machinery and repairs. On the 12th of August Mars entered the shadow of the retrograde. The retrograde spans from October 1st to December 10th and the windup phase lasts until the 4th of February. Since Mars moves more slowly than Mercury, its retrograde is longer and consequently its entry shadow and windup phase are longer. Since Mars rules war and aggression, the people, countries and companies whose charts have planets or angles from 8 to 23 degrees Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will be most affected between August 2005 and February 2006.

Jupiter (expansion, opportunity, optimism, travel, foreign trade, education, religion) transits 1 to 7 degrees Scorpio. It does not repeat these degrees. Birthdays affected most are October 24th-30th, April 21st-27th, July 24th-30th and January 21st-27th as well as persons whose charts have planets or angles from 1 to 7 degrees Scorpio, Taurus, Leo or Aquarius. Jupiter in Scorpio supports opportunity thru motivation, commitment and sharing of resources.

Saturn (structure, foundation, responsibility) transits 10 to 11 degrees Leo where it goes retrograde on the 22nd and repeats these degrees in December 2005 and July of 2006. Saturn will bring changes in responsibility and career shifts to Leos as well as restructuring in the house of the chart which it rules or where planets in Leo are found. Leo relates to royalty, leadership, performing, children, entertainment and creative talents. During Saturn in Leo many people could take their hobbies and develop them into businesses. This month’s transits most directly affect those born August 3rd, May 1st, November 3rd and January 30th-31st as well as those whose charts have planets or angles at 10 or 11 degrees Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio. Saturn’s last transit thru Leo was 1975 to 1978. Review what was happening in your life about 30 years ago, during the half-cycle of 14-15 years (in Aquarius), the quarter cycle of 7 years (in Taurus) and 21 years, the third quarter cycle (in Scorpio) to understand what Saturn’s transit in Leo between July 2005 and September 2007 can mean to you.

Uranus (freedom, rebellion, surprise, invention technology) retrogrades at 6 degrees Pisces where it was in February 2005. It goes direct on the 15th. Birthdays most affected are February 25th, August 30th, May 28th and November 29th. During these times they will need freedom, experience chaos or make radical changes as well as persons whose charts have planets or angles at 6 degrees Pisces, Virgo, Gemini or Sagittarius. Uranus will be in Pisces until 2011 and supports social revolution. During 1920, the beginning of the previous Uranus thru Pisces, the U.S. Congress granted women the right to vote. It also supports artistic creativity with innovation and intellect with sensitivity, leading to modern ways of helping those in need and suggesting that the only way that humanity will survive is by caring for each other and doing what is best for all, addressing humanitarian and global issues, such as Tsunami and hunger relief, not just issues which individuals or special interests promote.

Neptune (sensitivity, inspiration, escapism, dreams, trust) transits 14 to 15 degrees Aquarius where it was in April, June and July of 2004 as well as January, February, September and October of 2005. Floods and chemical incidents have happened at the station of Neptune (10/26/05). Neptune relates to intangibles such as art, imagination and inspiration as well as escapism and healing. During the retrograde of Neptune (May thru October 2005) was a good time to release addictive habits, attitudes or behaviors. Birthdays most affected are February 3rd, August 7th, November 6th-7th and May 5th as well as charts with planets or angles at 14 to 15 degrees Taurus, Leo, Aquarius or Scorpio. Neptune transits bring a lack of focus or direction, a sense of drifting or the inability to see a betrayal, disappointment, error or weakness until it’s too late. On the positive side this can be a time for healing, faith, psychic insights and artistic creativity. Under Uranus in Pisces you can develop artistic or musical talents, practice meditation and follow intuition and inner guidance. But you may also need to watch your back and balance faith with practicality and fact to see events clearly, not with just wishful thinking or remaining attached to the dream or vision of what you think might have been.

Pluto (power, control, resources, transformation) transits 22 to 23 degrees Sagittarius, repeating where it was in January, May and June 2005. Most influenced are Birthdays of December 14th-15th, June 13th-14th, March 13th-14th and September 15th-16th as well as charts with planets or angles at 22 and 23 degrees Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius and Gemini. Since January 2005 they will have experienced major changes in life such as career, relocation, marriage, divorce or financial problems. Counseling or therapy could be required and self-awareness/motivational work found very valuable. Pluto has passed the 20th degree and is two-thirds thru the sign of Sagittarius, bringing transformation and paradigm shifts in education, travel, religion, politics and global trade.

Specific indications for the 12 signs are as follows:

Here are the Specific indications for the 12 signs

Note: In addition to reading about your sun sign, you can get additional information by reading about your moon sign, rising sign and the sign on the Midheaven of your chart.

Nancy Bahlman is a professional astrologer with special interests in relating persons to locations using Astro*Cartography and Local Space Charts. Classes now forming.
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