Astrology Report for November 2011

Astrology Report for Nov. 2011 By Dorene Carrel Astrology Report By Dorene is part of the monthly Planet Alert mailings. View email in webpage browser format November is a dynamic month, with a Solar Eclipse and several planetary stations, including Mercury retrograde. The last half of the month is highlighted by a grand earth trine, which will be favorable for prosperity and manifestation. The sign Sagittarius will be a dominant energy, bringing higher perspective, inspiration and expansion on all levels. On November 2, Mercury and Venus enter Sagittarius, which brings a more expansive, idealistic trend this month. Mercury will be in this sign until January 9, 2012. From November 2-5, we can receive more uplifting communications and inventive ideas, as well as benefit from a wider perspective. However, challenges can come from overextending oneself. On November 6, Ceres in Pisces turns stationary direct, followed by Neptune in Aquarius on November 9 and Chiron in Pisces on November 10. This combination can bring greater compassion and healing, especially for those exhausted from a long struggle. Ceres rules giving and receiving care and support. As the Neptune station can also bring more confusion and illusion, it is best to put off important decisions during these few days. In the coming weeks we can receive new clarity on how to manifest our dreams and visions. Mars entering Virgo on November 10 will assist us in providing discernment and structure. Also on November 10, the Full Moon occurs at 18 Taurus. The previous New Moon in Scorpio challenged us to take a deeper, more resourceful approach. Now we can incorporate the Taurus qualities of being thorough, patient, practical and deliberate to matters involving resources, finances and values. Venus aligned with the North Node in Sagittarius at this time should also bring favorable opportunities for new relationship connections. The Sabian symbol for this degree, “A new continent rising out of the ocean,” could be taken literally (as in the Cayce prophecies) and also as representing the surge of new potential to help us make personal breakthroughs. From November 16-23, there will be a grand earth trine pattern formed by Mars in Virgo in trine aspect to Jupiter in Taurus and Pluto. This aspect brings more drive and opportunities to further one’s goals, particularly in finances and business. This is a good time to take action, as trines usually require some outer activity to achieve the best results. You can also more easily trust your higher intuition about the best approach to take at this time. Mercury turns retrograde on November 23 at 20 Sagittarius. This cycle will last until December 13. The Mercury shadow period begins on November 5, which is known to also bring some early retrograde occurrences, such as traffic jams and computer breakdowns. With Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, we will need to watch out for misjudgments in our actions and communications that could lead to accidents or other mishaps. Usually matters become more unsettled at this time and often a situation is completely changed by the end of a retrograde cycle and requires a new approach. This cycle will bring challenges for travel, publishing and legal situations. It can be best used for spiritual growth, visualization, and consciousness expansion type of practices. The winter holidays may have a more spiritual overtone this year. The New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs on November 24 at 2 Sagittarius 37. This is a North Node Eclipse, which emphasizes the Jupiter-like qualities of positive new beginnings and future potentials. Like the archer, it is favorable to aim high at this time, and incorporate the other Sagittarian traits of optimism, benevolence and truth-seeking. We can also benefit by taking a more open-minded approach and being less judgmental of ourselves and others. A favorable Venus/Neptune aspect on this day enhances our idealism. Since this degree is on the Mars/Neptune midpoint, be sure to maintain good health and get enough rest. The Sabian symbol for this degree, “Two men playing chess,” emphasizes the importance of conscious actions during this period. On November 27, Venus in Capricorn forms a harmonious trine to Jupiter in Taurus, which favors all types of social and financial activities. December features a Lunar Eclipse in Gemini! Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. * * * * * * * * Dorene Carrel is a professional astrologer with over thirty years of experience, offering birth chart, transits/progressions and relocation astrology readings. She is certified in Astrocartography. For more information, contact Dorene at dorenea5@yahoo.com. Paypal accepted. Background and previous columns can be found at www.alcseattle.com. Donations also gratefully accepted. Send to P.O. Box 432, Seahurst, WA 98062 All references to Sabian symbols are from An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformation and Its 360 Symbolic Phases, by Dane Rudhyar. Check out my astrology blog at www.astroconnections.blogspot.comfor ongoing astrological observations on current events, people, trends, etc. Join our mailing list: subscribe Share this email: Asklepius Light Center PO Box 69613 Seattle, Washington 98168 Add us to your address book view email in browser | unsubscribe | update your profile | forward to a friend You are receiving this email because of your request to receive the Planet Alert Newsletter. Copyright (C) 2011 Asklepius Light Center All rights reserved.

Astrology Report for October 2011

October features another Super Moon, along with a financially favorable Jupiter/Pluto trine. With the late September New Moon in Libra, the month begins with a focus on expressing more peace, harmony and equality in our lives and relationships. Later in the month, the Scorpio New Moon brings depth, power and commitment.

On October 2, Mars squares Jupiter, which challenges our need to stay centered while involved with numerous activities. It will be favorable to have an important priority on which to stay focused, in order to avoid scattering our energy. Also today Venus aligns with the marriage asteroid Juno, which makes this a good day to get married or begin a new relationship.

Any relationship or project begun now will also be helped by a constructive Mercury/Saturn alignment in Libra on October 6. This aspect helps us with structure, organization and perseverance with our intentions and goals.

The Full Moon occurs on October 11 at 18 Aries. Aries themes include being more action-oriented, assertive, independent and pioneering. As this lunation is aligned with Saturn, this provides us an earth/fire blend for more energized, constructive and lasting accomplishments. This is a good lunation for new beginnings of all types as long as we are mindful that our personal needs (Aries) are balanced with the needs of others (Libra). The Sabian symbols for these degrees suggest that we can take a more creative approach to issues of inequality and injustice. The sextile to Mars should help us stand up for what we feel is right.

The most favorable day for recreation may be October 14 when Venus opposes Jupiter, although we need to watch out for overextending ourselves.

From October 14-17, several Mercury aspects inspire lively conversation, with the Mercury/Pluto sextile on October 16 being more favorable for deeper types of communication. From October 17-23 Mercury, Venus and Mars form challenging hard aspects with Uranus and Pluto, bringing sudden changes and unsettled conditions. Communication misunderstandings can occur on October 23 with the Mercury/Uranus aspect. This isn’t the best time for taking risks or starting anything new. Since this is the balsamic lunation phase, it is best to spend this week tying up loose ends.

On October 26 the New Moon occurs at 3 Scorpio. Scorpio themes include being more resourceful, powerful, secretive, probing, controlling and taking a deeper approach. Since this lunation opposes Jupiter, we have the opportunity to examine basic assumptions, broaden our horizons and take a more expansive and higher viewpoint. We feel more independent and adventurous this month, with more energy to explore unique interests. As this lunation also aligns with Juno, there is increased healing energy for close relationships. Since this is the fifth of six Super Moons, there is more potential for Earth changes and intense emotional reactions. The Sabian symbol for this degree, “A youth carries a lighted candle in a devotional ritual,” reminds us of the power of ceremony and uniting our intentions with like-minded others.

On October 28, Jupiter in Taurus trines Pluto in Capricorn for the second of three aspects. On this day the Sun also opposes Jupiter and sextiles Pluto. This combination can present viable opportunities for prosperity and is favorable for all financial activities. Use of creative visualization for manifestation could bring faster results at this time. Whenever Pluto is involved, something hidden can be revealed and there is often a deeper understanding about a situation.

November brings another Solar Eclipse and Mercury retrograde – stay tuned!

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Dorene Carrel is a professional astrologer with over thirty years of experience, offering birth chart, transits/progressions and relocation astrology readings. She is certified in Astrocartography. For more information, contact Dorene at dorenea5@yahoo.com. Paypal accepted.

Donations also gratefully accepted. Send to P.O. Box 432, Seahurst, WA 98062

All references to Sabian symbols are from An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformation and Its 360 Symbolic Phases, by Dane Rudhyar.

US Midterm Election Reflects Changing Trends

The US is entering a Saturn Return cycle that will last for the next two years. This signifies a major period of growth and change that occurs every 29-30 years for countries, as well as individuals. Transiting Saturn also forms a first quarter square with the US sun, which means this is a critical "crisis in action" period. We now have the opportunity to make a new statement and turn our country in a more productive direction. Saturn can bring a more conservative trend in politics, along with a more practical, results-oriented focus. The beginnings of this trend can be seen in new grassroots types of movements like the Tea and Coffee parties. Saturn also rules the influence of the past, as shown through a previous California governor (Jerry Brown) being re-elected.

Other transits to the US chart occurring now include Pluto/North Node in Capricorn opposing the US Jupiter in the 2nd/8th house axis. This speaks to the growing influence of corporations and big money in our elections. Our values can play a major role in determining the balance of power. Capricorn favors taking a sustainable approach. Transiting Uranus/Jupiter in a favorable trine aspect to the US Mercury reflects the growing new technology/social media influence. It could also have contributed to more change and upheaval in the recent midterm elections, especially for some long-term incumbents such as Russ Feingold. However this aspect can bring more progressive ideas and individuals to the forefront.

The Election Chart for November 2 shows Uranus/Jupiter opposite the moon (the public). Citizens were ready to vote for change, but perhaps without too much discernment. Will the new congress person bring favorable change after all and at what cost? The Neptune/Mercury square likely brought confusion, delusion and deceptive communications.

The Republican and Democratic party charts also reflect similar trends. The Republican chart shows transiting Uranus/Jupiter aligned with Mercury. This brings a unique, inventive approach to communications. A recent example is Sarah Palin inventing (Uranus) the new word "refudiate" that actually ended up in some dictionary, along with her books and reality shows. However, there can also be reactive speech or communication upsets under this influence. The Democratic party chart is being influenced by transiting Neptune conjunct the moon and square Mercury. A lack of effective messaging has plagued the Democrats this year, which also added more confusion and misunderstanding to midterm voters. This aspect is also reflected in the recent scandal with Charlie Rangel and Obama's tax breaks that were never announced.

Perhaps some of my readers can think of other examples for the above trends?

Elizabeth Warren to Head Consumer Agency

The planetary themes show that President Obama's appointment of Elizabeth Warren will likely be both pivotal and powerful. Even though the position is said to be advisory in nature and without power, the planetary themes suggest a potential for more far-reaching influence.

Elizabeth Warren was born at the beginning of Cancer on June 22, 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (time unknown). Her Cancer sun is exactly conjunct Uranus at 0 degrees of Cancer, which is considered a world degree. People born on this world degree of the cardinal signs of Cancer, Capricorn, Libra and Aries will more likely become famous in their lifetimes. A Cancer sun sign is normally introverted, but when combined with Uranus, it takes on a more outward revolutionary tone. An important life mission for her is to bring about progressive innovation through initiating significant change -- to be a mover and shaker! This conjunction favorably aspects Saturn in Virgo, which rules structure and solidity. Together they form a unique destiny-oriented yod aspect with Jupiter at 0 degrees of Aquarius. Her Aquarian Jupiter is strong in this position, which shows her academic background, along with an unconventional approach and a strong sense of justice for the underdog. Her Mars/Mercury aligned in Gemini shows she can stand her own ground, while being articulate, inventive and humorous.

In synchronistic fashion, this appointment took place the day before an outer alignment of Jupiter with Uranus on September 18, which was in aspect to Elizabeth's natal sun, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter. Life-changing events often occur when outer planet aspects both trigger and mirror our birth planetary aspects. Elizabeth also experienced a powerful transit of Pluto opposing her sun in 2008-09, perhaps setting the stage and awakening the potential within Elizabeth for this significant moment.

The appointment chart features Sagittarius rising, with Jupiter in compassionate and idealistic Pisces in a place of foundational strength. The sun in Virgo and Saturn aligned with the midheaven in Libra shows the potential for a solid, lasting influence. Libra is the sign of fairness and equality, with the goal of bringing a situation (our consumer protections) back into greater balance. This sun in opposition to Uranus/Jupiter likely reflects the opposition from the bankers who opposed her nomination. However, favorable Jupiter/moon and sun/moon alignments show she will likely have strong public support for her reforms.

A look at Elizabeth's chart in comparison with the US chart and Obama's chart also reveals significant planetary alignments. Amazingly, Obama's natal Jupiter is also in Aquarius at the same degree as Elizabeth's natal Jupiter, suggesting that their inner visions are in close alignment. His Venus is also aligned with her sun/Uranus, which indicates a close friendship tie and similarity of ideals. This position is also aligned with the US Venus at 2 Cancer, indicating that Elizabeth can be an important ally for Obama in helping him upgrade his economic strategy and perhaps his popularity ratings too. Elizabeth Warren could be Obama's most important appointment since he came into office.

Does Obama plan to eventually move Elizabeth into being the actual head of this agency, which would give her substantial power? Or perhaps he will appoint an agency head who will go along with Elizabeth's reforms, yet win support from the Republicans and bankers (if this is possible). The latter was said to be a main consideration for this advisory appointment. Transiting Pluto is stationing at this degree until mid-October, with all these current themes indicating a very potent pivotal time of destiny for our country.

Highly Sensitive Persons -- Are You One?

With the last Solar Eclipse in watery Cancer and Neptune heading towards mystical Pisces, it seems timely to write about high sensitivity. If other people's moods affect you, if you are aware of subtleties in your environment or are easily overwhelmed, then you may be a highly sensitive person (or HSP). HSPs make up about 15-20% of the population, according to Elaine Aron, a psychologist who has written several books on this subject. You can take the test on her website to find out if you fall in this category. I think her website is www.hsperson.com or you can google her name. Finding out that I am an HSP really changed my life. Just knowing that there were other folks who were as sensitive as I am gave me great hope and still does.

A natal chart featuring a prominent Neptune or many water signs may be a likely candidate for this trait. I can usually make a fairly good guess upon meeting someone and seeing their chart if they are likely to have this trait. It does present challenges to be an HSP in our world, but there are ways to work with the difficulties and also to be able to appreciate the many talents and gifts of being an HSP. HSPs resonate well with alternative and energy therapies, such as homeopathy, flower essences, yoga, reiki, polarity healing, etc. As the earth's frequencies intensify, I think that there will be even more HSPs in the near future.

Saturn enters Libra on July 22

The break-up of the Gores reminds us of a new focus coming for relationships when Saturn enters the sign of Libra next month for the next couple of years. This means that our relationship patterns and structures will be in high focus during this period. Saturn's job is to let us know what is or is not working in our lives so we can live in a more authentic way. Many folks have been forming relationships or staying together for more superficial or practical reasons that have nothing to do with their life purpose. This trend will be under scrutiny in the coming years. Saturn in Libra will be requiring us to ask whether our partnership truly supports our life purpose and specifically how it does or does not do that. It will ask us to be honest with ourselves and be ready to take necessary actions even though others may disapprove or it may not be the practical thing to do.

Individuals are undergoing an accelerated rate of growth in recent years, and the intensity is likely to increase in the next couple of years. Many of us are not the same individuals we were 40, 30 or even 20 years ago, as our needs have changed dramatically. Given this amount of inner changes, would we even choose the same partner again? I believe that the success of a relationships does not depend on the length of time it lasts. Many couples come together to support each other in making certain inner changes or to do certain projects together. When these tasks are completed, the momentum to keep the relationship going may not be there. As with the Gores, partners can develop different life goals that do not support their relationship. This also happened to Richard Bach and Leslie Parrish Bach, and also Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. You can still love this person even though the structure of the relationship changes to more of a friendship. These individuals need to be supported in moving on with their lives. We will be re-examining how we can have more authentic relationships that truly support our growth in the coming two years.

Al and Tipper Gore Decide to Separate

I took a look at their charts when I heard this news. This couple has been married for 40 years, so not an easy decision. Al's moon is getting a direct hit from the transiting cardinal cross, with Pluto on his moon, along with the June 26 lunar eclipse. When Uranus went into the world degree of Aries, it directly squared his moon and they decided to make a public announcement. The moon rules our feelings and close family ties, which undergo drastic changes when impacted by these transits. There was also a news report about another house being purchased -- another lunar reference.

This separation was probably in the works for awhile, as Pluto had opposed Tipper's Uranus back in November 2008. There might have been incidents back then that led to this decision. Pluto is also favorably aspecting her Mercury in Virgo, which has likely led her in a new and more fruitful direction. Perhaps she will write a book.

Watch for more of these sudden unexpected decisions with well-known figures over the next few months.