Astrological Musings

Astrological Musings

Skywatch for November is posted!

posted by Lynn Hayes | 7:46pm Saturday November 1, 2008

There’s lots of astrology going on in November.  Here’s the report for the first week of the month:

The big news as we
enter the first of November is of course the election in the United States. This
election has great importance not only for Americans but for the global
community as well. The astrology for the election is very complicated and
includes the first exact hit of an opposition between Saturn (the old way) and
Uranus (the new way). You’ll find more information about the astrology of
election day here, and more about the opposition between Saturn and Uranus here.


November begins
with a change of direction for Neptune which has been retrograde since May. The
outer planets all retrograde for a good part of every year which gives us an
opportunity to look back and go over areas of our life where change and
improvement are needed. Because Neptune rules our connection to Spirit as well
as our imagination and creativity, when retrograde we tend to let go of logic
and operate from a more purely instinctive stance. Neptune in direct motion
releases us to begin to express our creativity in a more external way.


Once Neptune turns
direct the only planet in retrograde motion will be Uranus. It’s rare for only
one planet to be retrograde and signifies that progress and change will come
much more quickly and easily now.

On November 3
Venus, planet of relating and beauty, will face off in a square to both Saturn
and Uranus. Venus transits only last a day or two, but because this is a time of
major planetary shifts the Venus event will take on a bit more significance than
it would normally have. Venus is in Sagittarius now where it seeks freedom and
increased personal satisfaction, and the squares to Saturn (restriction) and
Uranus (liberty and autonomy) create tension and an urge to break away from any
connections to others that feel confining. Relationships will have to realign at
this time in order to adapt to the changes that are occurring on every level of
consciousness now.


The day after the
Venus squares (November 4) we also see a square of Mars to Neptune which can
bring an eruption of unconscious (Neptune) anger (Mars) that is inhibited from
direct expression because of the Neptune qualities of confusion and subterfuge.
Fortunately we are assisted by a sextile (harmonious aspect) from Mercury to
Pluto which will focus (Pluto) our mind (Mercury) and zoom in on what is really
important. Mercury also enters Scorpio the same day, and since Scorpio is ruled
by Pluto, this is a “double whammy” of intense mental acuity and deepening of
our understanding.


On the 5th Venus
will form a sextile (harmonious aspect) to Neptune which will soften some of the
damage caused by the challenges of the previous day. However, the fallout from
the Mars/Neptune dynamic will take a few days to unwind but then there will be a
few quiet days with little planetary activity. A sextile from Jupiter (abundance
and optimism) to Uranus (innovation and insight) is beginning to form at this
time which will start to excite us with new ideas and thoughts for the
future.


read more here…


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Kathryn

posted November 2, 2008 at 8:31 am


Hi Lynn, love your blog. On Monday – Venus will be oppose my moon at 19degrees Gemini. Saturn and Uranus are both square it. I guess this is a grand cross – not sure what it means. I will be paralyzed and unable to act? I got laid off two weeks ago, so in the job market.
Anyway – all this energy is affecting my moon personally, and I am just not sure what the universe wants from me exactly, but I am trying to stay opened minded and aware, and not allow anything to blow up or get silly.
all the best,
Kathryn



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Stella

posted November 2, 2008 at 3:31 pm


Enjoyed your post as usual, but your “here” links don’t work.



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Lynn Hayes

posted November 2, 2008 at 6:09 pm


On Monday – Venus will be oppose my moon at 19degrees Gemini. Saturn and Uranus are both square it. Venus transits are usually pretty pleasant Kathryn, but the Saturn/Uranus opposition squaring your Moon could be exciting. You’ve been under the Uranus influence for the past year or so, creating restlessness and a desire for change. The square of Saturn could cause you to feel somewhat frustrated that this change isn’t occurring fast enough. Don’t worry about Venus creating a Grand Cross. Venus is your friend. :)



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Karen

posted November 3, 2008 at 9:28 am


My goodness! Thanks for a great report. This really does put a new perspective on the outcome of the election, and the aftermath. Will you be disecting what happened on Wednesday so we understand how the planets played in the outcome? Can’t wait. Thanks so much for your wonderful work.



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Mira

posted November 5, 2008 at 6:27 pm


Lynn,
In your post on John McCain’s Pisces ascendant, I asked if all with Pisces ascendants might have some challenges now.
May I specifically ask about Pisces ascendants (conjunct Mars in Pisces), opposing Saturn in Virgo? I actually have been even more calm and productive since the approach of the opposition and when it was exact.
I, too, was not able to link to the “HERE” articles.
Thank you very much for this wonderful site.



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Mira

posted November 6, 2008 at 12:50 am


Lynn,
I was mistaken about the opposition I was inquiring about — Pisces Rising (conjunct Mars) opposite Jupiter in Virgo (with a Saturn transit), not Saturn in Virgo. Is Pisces Rising (at 15) really in a difficult time? I know you mentioned other aspects for John McCain.
Thank you again, if you have a moment to respond to this personal question.



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Lynn Hayes

posted November 6, 2008 at 8:52 am


“Is Pisces Rising (at 15) really in a difficult time? “
It really depends on the chart, Mira. It sounds like transiting Saturn is conjuncting your Jupiter as well as opposing your ascendant, and this can have the effect of repressing some of our confidence and sense of well-being. But it’s difficult to say without seeing the whole chart. Some people are at their most effective under Saturn transits; some cave into depression. It all depends on the rest of the chart, and how well we use it.



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Mira

posted November 6, 2008 at 1:27 pm


Thank you Lynn for your response and your excellent site.



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