NOVEMBER 2006

The intense energy of this month is incredible and frustrating. Five of the ten planets (Sun, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Mercury retrograde) are in the sign of Scorpio until the 17th when Venus enters Sagittarius. This is called a stellium – three or more planets together in the same sign. Scorpio is the sign of power and the means to wield it – money, investment, manipulation, research, aggression, force, crime, detective work and sex. The days leading up to Election Day, November 7th, as well as the day itself, will certainly reflect this intensity. Mercury will be retrograde and the Moon will be in Gemini. This combination portends very close races, requests for recounts and mechanical problems with voting machines. At this writing there is information that nuclear tests have begun in Korea. As mentioned in October’s article, there will be one or more instances similar to the Lebanese situation during July’s retrograde cycle. Mercury went retrograde as Jupiter went direct, supporting wrong decisions and extreme reaction. When Mercury left the retrograde influence in late August, there was cessation of aggression. If there is any resolution of the Korean situation, it will take until mid-December to achieve it. The Sun in Scorpio until the 22nd supports passion and motivation as well as finances, shared resources, investments and sex. Scorpio can also represent the highest expression of spiritual commitment. The negative expression is the misuse of power, aggression, force, manipulation, crime and society’s “underworld.” The Sun in Sagittarius after the 22nd focuses energy on enjoyment of the holidays as well as travel, foreign countries, language, global issues, politics, public relations and legalities.

Mercury (communication, writing, contracts, commerce, workers) retrogrades in Scorpio where it turns direct on the 17th at the 9th degree of Scorpio. On the 9th of October, the day it was announced that Korea began nuclear testing, Mercury entered the “shadow” of the retrograde when an issue began to take shape on which to work; or a transition occurred between October 28th and November 18th during the retrograde. From November 18th to December 5th is the completion phase during which agreements can be finalized, details completed and situations resolved. During the retrograde it is best to avoid major purchases, commit to long-range agreements and take aggressive actions. Mortgages and construction projects are particularly vulnerable as well as aggressive or warlike actions. Correct thinking is unlikely and pertinent information is not available or the agreeing parties could change their minds.

Venus (values, money, social connections) in Scorpio until the 17th values passion, motivation, investment and finances. It can be obsessive, particularly in combination with Jupiter, Mercury and Mars. It can be driven and powerful or positively resourceful. Venus in Sagittarius after the 17th values beliefs, expansion, travel, religion, education, sports, nature, animals and fun.

Mars (initiation, energy, aggression) in Scorpio all month can be quietly intense or outwardly pushy. Combined with Venus, Jupiter and Mercury (see Mercury retrograde) the energy can be passionate and driven. The down side of this energy can be angry, aggressive and destructive – stopping at nothing to achieve an objective. How it is used depends on how the person or group is motivated.

Jupiter (expansion, opportunity, optimism, travel, foreign trade, education, religion, legal matters) completes Scorpio from 24 to 29 degrees, enters Sagittarius on the 24th to the 1st degree of Sag by 11/30. Jupiter in Scorpio (10/25/05 to 11/24/06) was a cycle of opportunity thru proper resource management. Jupiter in its own sign brings issues of travel, trade, religion, foreign countries, politics, public relations, education and legal matters. These degrees most affect those born November 17th-24th, May 15th-22nd, August 17th-25th and February 13th-20th as well as persons or entities whose charts have planets or angles from 24 Scorpio to 1 Sag, 24 Taurus to 1 Gemini, 24 Leo to 1 Virgo and 24 Aquarius to 1 Pisces. Jupiter in Scorpio brought opportunity thru commitment, sharing, discharging debt and fiscal responsibility.

Saturn (structure, foundation, responsibility) transits 23 to 25 degrees Leo where it will repeat in December 2006 as well as January and July of 2007. Saturn has now reached the middle of Leo and has brought career shifts and changes in responsibility to many Leos as well as restructuring in the house of the chart it rules or where planets in Leo are found. Leo relates to royalty, leadership, entertainment, performing, children and creative talents. During Saturn in Leo hobbies can be developed and turned into businesses. This month’s transit most directly affects those born August 16th-18th, February 12th-14th, November 16th-17th and May 14th-16th as well as those whose charts have planets or angles from 23 to 25 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 in Leo from July 2005 to September 2007 will mean for you.

Uranus (freedom, rebellion, surprise, invention technology) retrogrades at 10 degrees Pisces, repeating where it was in March and where it will repeat in December 2006. Uranus turns direct on the 20th. Most affected are birthdays around March 1st, September 3rd, December 3rd and June 1st as well as persons or companies whose charts have planets or angles around 10 degrees Pisces, Virgo, Gemini or Sag. Between March 2006 and January 2007 they will need freedom, experience chaos or make radical changes. Uranus will be in Pisces until 2011 and supports social revolution. During 1920, the start of the previous Uranus thru Pisces, Congress granted women the right to vote. It was the “roaring 20’s”. Uranus in Pisces 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 disaster relief and political decisions made for the good of the masses, not just special interests and the wealthy.

Neptune (sensitivity, inspiration, escapism, dreams, trust) transits 17 degrees Aquarius, repeating where it was in April, June and July 2005 as well as February and October 2006. Neptune relates to intangibles such as imagination, inspiration, art and creative writing as well as prayer, healing, dreams and escapism. Birthdays most affected are February 6th, May 7th-8th, August 9th-10th and November 9th as well as charts with planets or angles around 17 degrees Leo, Taurus, Aquarius or Scorpio. During the retrograde of Neptune (May thru October 2006) was an excellent time to release addictive habits, attitudes or behaviors. Neptune transits bring a lack of focus or direction, a sense of drifting or the inability to see a disappointment, betrayal, error or weakness until it’s too late. It dissolves the past in order to make space for the future. On the positive side this can be a time for healing, faith, psychic insights and artistic creativity. Under Neptune in Aquarius you can develop intuition, musical talents, practice meditation and pay more attention to your own inner guidance. You may also need to watch your back and balance faith with fact to see events clearly, not with wishful thinking or being attached to the dream or vision of what you think might have been.

Pluto (power, control, resources, transformation) transits 24 to 25 degrees Sagittarius, repeating where it was in January, June and July of 2006 and does not repeat these degrees in 2007. Most affected are birthdays around December 17th-18th, June 16th-17th, March 15th-16th and September 18th-19th as well as charts with planets or angles around 24 to 25 degrees Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo. From January to November 2006 they have experienced major changes in life such as marriage, divorce, relocation and/or career and financial challenges. These are times in life when counseling or therapy could be required and self-awareness/motivational work found very valuable. Now that Pluto has completed the 24th degree and is three-quarters of the way thru the sign of Sagittarius, it has brought focus, transformation and paradigm shifts in travel, education, travel, religion, politics and global trade.

Specific indications for the twelve signs are as follows:

Specific indications for the twelve signs are as follows:

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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