Winged messenger Mercury in Scorpio forms a waning sextile to Pluto in Capricorn, the great revealer (4:14 am):
A delicious opportunity for us to get “up close and personal” with our very own subconscious cache of hermetically sealed ideas, thoughts, perceptions, realities that, most likely, haven’t seen the light of day since Adam reportedly met Eve in that precarious, slippery, obscure “garden spot,” long ago.
Overall, Mercury-Pluto is excellent for discussing deeper topics, purging ourselves of erroneous assumptions, speaking our truth. It is also a good time to attend to such mundane things as will preparation, estate or succession planning, or dealing with insurance and tax matters.
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The curious, ambidextrous Gemini Moon will also be right by our side, for most of the day, deftly assisting us with any of the requisite psychological rock turning, the transcription of therapists’ notes, puzzle-solving, the masterful execution of all the extraneous, perfunctory, neighborly chit-chat that perennially helps to make all of our everyday lives so totally memorable and meaningful. 🙂
“The only reason why we ask other people how their weekend was is so we can tell them about our own weekend.” Chuck Palahniuk
Late tonight (10:33 pm), Luna will enter homebody Cancer.
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Too, in between the Moon sign changes, the Sun will undergo a radical costume change of its own leaving dark, foreboding Scorpio for rambling, gambling Sagittarius (9:34 pm), where it will joyously speculate and cajole until the cows come home. The Sun will remain in Sadge until December 21st.
“Sagittarius has the extraordinary ability to transform even the most mundane pursuit (say, a quick trip to the corner store) into a full-blown adventure.” – Aliza Kelly at Cosmopolitan.com
*All times EST.
This Day in History: On November 21, 1989, President George H.W. Bush signs into law legislation banning smoking on most domestic flights in the US.
Astrologically, that day, powerhouses Mars and Pluto were conjunct in transformational Scorpio and sextile to rules-enforcer Saturn, the disciplinarian, in hard-nosed Capricorn (the sign of its rulership). The Moon was also in health-conscious, abstemious Virgo.Â
Born On This Day: French writer, philosopher, and playwright Voltaire, in 1694, in Paris (d. 1778). He once mused:
“God is a comedian playing to an audience that is too afraid to laugh.”
(Wow! I think he hit the ball out of the park, with that one! How about you?)
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It seems we’ve been officially cleared by the “powers-that-be” to formally spread some love around! 🙂
Venus and Mars, the Cosmic Lovers, are sextile to each other today. A more pleasant and pleasurable astrological aspect that bodes well not only for romantic encounters but also sets up a nice give and take in our relationships in general. We’re potentially more willing and wanting now to express our love (Venus) through the actions (Mars) that we take. This is also a very creative influence that can especially inspire us to want to create more beauty not only around us but also out in the world.
Communicator Mercury is also sextile Pluto today, the ruler of the subconscious. This energy can take conversations to a deeper level. We may also hear, see, or read something today that really resonates with our inner truth and also generates a lot of clarity for us. Due to Mercury’s retrograde dance in Scorpio, we’ve also already had this same aspect twice before (on Oct. 19 and Nov. 9) so today’s the last meetup of this cosmic duo, which could also bring final resolution to a matter.
The waxing Moon also shifted out of inventive Aquarius and into compassionate Pisces, early this morning (2:11 am). This is a really nice emotionally sensitizing aspect that can also inspire us to want to just go with the flow, to not make any waves, to simply honor that peaceful place of stillness inside ourselves. “Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity.” Lao-Tzu
The more charitably-minded Pisces Moon is also a perfect backdrop for “Giving Tuesday” today, an annual day that encourages people around the world to do good.
Numerologically, today is also a “3” day which is considered excellent for creative ventures. This also has a nice vibe to it for fun or lighter relationships.
*All times EST.
Born On This Day: English heavy metal vocalist and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, who turns 71 today.
“Out of everything I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most!” Ozzy Osbourne 🙂
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(Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio Sextiles Pluto in Capricorn, at 20 degrees, at 9:09 pm EST)
Usually, when we review or revisit something, we come across a detail or two that we may have initially skipped or missed, that potentially ends up having quite an impact on matters. That could also possibly be the case today as cerebral Mercury retrograde sextiles perceptive Pluto again, an aspect that first occurred around October 18th, when the Winged Messenger was still in direct motion. So we may want to check back to that same time period again, to what we were perhaps discussing or thinking about, and see if there’s a possible parallel to what’s grabbing our attention in the present moment. It could very well be that during this second go-round now, some important data or information jumps out to us that we originally didn’t see, or maybe failed to understand, or it could also be that the information may have even initially been hidden or concealed from us and only now, is it coming to light, giving us a new take or slant on things. (Mercury, in direct motion, will also make this same sextile aspect to Pluto a third, and final time, on December 3rd, when there should be a conclusion or final answer to the matter.)
Too, with Mercury retrograding in secretive Scorpio, information tends to be generally coded or shrouded in multiple layers, to begin with, and the truth is often only finally derived as a consequence of digging deep and not letting go until we have exactly what we need. Kind of like a dog with a bone, who won’t let go of it.
Generally speaking, Mercury sextile Pluto today favors investigations or research of any kind, engaging in deep thinking, psychotherapy, past life regressions, seances, dealing with estate or succession matters, having brutally honest conversations, reading or writing mystery or detective books, purging or letting go of outworn ideas, beliefs, or notions.
It’s also an excellent time to study something that has, perhaps, always intrigued or fascinated us, especially on a gut level, even though our conscious awareness may not know exactly why this is the case. Sort of like our (Pluto-ruled) unconscious is pointing us in a direction, for a certain reason, only to be made clear to us, later. It could be we have some unfinished business to take care of around the subject.
Additionally, Mercury-Pluto can be a time when others are more inclined to listen to us or take to heart what we’re saying. Our words may carry more power or impact now.
On This Day in History: On November 9, 1966, John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at an avante-garde art exposition at Indica Gallery in London.
Astrologically, that day, the cosmic lovers – Venus and Mars – were exactly sextile in the heavens, an aspect traditionally regarded as an ideal time for a budding romance. Relationship Venus was also conjunct both the empowering Sun and dreamy, glamorizing Neptune, in sexy Scorpio, suggesting a tendency to idolize or idealize our lovers.
“As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot.” John Lennon
“I feel sad that he’s just a voice now.” Yoko Ono
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“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”Oprah Winfrey
Opportunistic Jupiter squares passionate Pluto (3:41 pm EST): Doing what we are passionate about can be very freeing for us. New doors could suddenly open up to us if we focus and harness our energies wisely. Purging ourselves of what is outworn, also allows us to move forward to a brighter future. (Pluto rules the principle of elimination.) Also, a great day for refurbishing, or giving things “new life.”
Shadow side of Jupiter-Pluto: Becoming too obsessed with a course of action. Desire for manipulation and control at all costs. Power-hungry. Ruthlessness, or expression of extreme forms of behavior.
Sun/Mercury sextile Pluto: Transforming or regenerating circumstances. Penetrating insights. “Aha” moments. What was previously hidden or disguised, is gloriously revealed. (Pluto rules secrets and the subconscious realm).
Moon in Sagittarius: Fires up our sense of wonderment and adventure. We also want to express and act upon our higher beliefs and convictions.
Shadow side of Sadge Moon: Fanaticism. Too preachy or boastful. Extravagance (which Pluto will likely do combat with today).
“We were talking about the space between us all and the people who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion. Never glimpse the truth – then it’s far too late when they pass away.” George Harrison
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Scientists perform the first artificial synthesis of a live cell.
Mental Mercury, governing logic and reasoning ability, is in Investigative Scorpio, the sign of DNA, regeneration, and the mysteries of life. Mercury, at 29 degrees of Scorpio, is exactly sextile to Scorpio’s ruler Pluto, at 29 degrees of Analytical Virgo, which is also the sign of physical health. (The harmonious 60 degree sextile aspect signifies “opportunity.”)
Mercury sextile Pluto is among the premier aspects for research, as Mercury’s understanding and reasoning is given much greater depth and focus when aligned with intense Pluto, which symbolizes what’s “hidden below” (life at the cellular level). Too, Mercury’s placement in Scorpio, in addition to its “sextile to Pluto,” was like having a ‘double whammy’ of Resourceful Scorpio energy to work with that day.
Plus, Probing Pluto was in Health-Oriented Virgo. Virgo is a sign associated with microscopically “breaking things down” so as to understand them better.
Other very powerful, game-changing influences were also around that day:
Mercury was tightly conjunct Visualizing, Imaginative Neptune at 0 degrees of Scholastic Sagittarius, giving a greater ability to creatively “duplicate” or “replicate” situations.
Fortuitous Venus and Jupiter were exactly conjunct in Mystery-Solving Scorpio, perhaps bringing an element of “luck” and “more advantageous conditions” to the matter of research and problem-solving (Scorpio).
The Sun was in Multiplying Scorpio exactly opposite Karma Lord Saturn in “Material” Taurus. Saturn represents “form-building.” Oppositions denote “turning points.”
Finally, Pioneering Mars in Intellectual Libra was also separating from an intense conjunction with Genius Uranus, a planet known to bestow “sudden flashes of brilliance.” Uranus acts as a catalyst for change, and often manifests it through technological and scientific aadvancement.
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One “biggie” is Aggressor Mars in Penetrating Scorpio square to Evasive Neptune in Mr. Sandman Pisces.
Mars-Neptune can denote “passive-aggressiveness” and “misplaced aggression.” Mars rules the will and aggressive urge. Neptune rules the urge to escape. Mix them together, and on the shadow side, the resulting cocktail can be pretty lethal to drink. Nobody wants to be held accountable for anything. Part of the reason is that there may be a feeling that we are “in over our head.” Mars-Neptune tends to produce feelings of “irrational fear,” “paranoia,” and generalized “vague discomfort.”
Neptune also represents lies and deceit, and with Mars involved in the equation, clandestinely stoking Neptune’s “less than truthful” ray, it’s a prime time to be on our guard, lest we get hoodwinked or swindled.
Neptune additionally rules art and paintings, while Mars can denote thieves and the “criminal element.” Neptune, too, rules “con men.” It seems that we often hear about break-ins at art galleries with this type of energy. As a precautionary measure: We may want to lock up our valuable “paint by number” masterpieces, that are randomly scattered about on the home front. Lest they appear later on the black market, only to be snatched up by some eccentric millionaire for his private collection.
Mars additionally rules another biggie: Sex! And Mars is presently in Passionate Scorpio (a sign it co-rules with Pluto). Mars merged with fantasy Neptune could mean that the bedtime hours could prove very interesting tonight!
Too, Neptune rules costumes and all manner of disguise (the plot thickens). We may want to keep this in mind when we’re getting ready to put on our pj’s. It could be we may want to slip into our Halloween attire a few days early. See if that procures for us a few more treats between the sheets! 🙂
We may even want to masquerade as a “double agent,” since we also have Mental Mercury in “From Beyond the Grave” Scorpio sextiling Grand Master Spy Pluto, a prime time for figuring out big life and death mysteries and for also hearing about scary, macabre secrets, including “how to surreptitiously vacuum” without invoking the wrath of ghosts from Halloweens past.
Last, but not least, we have a “Magical” Blue Moon tonight at 29 degrees of Aries (9:38 pm EDT). A “blue moon” is when we have two full moons in one month. The second one is called a “Blue Moon.” There is also something “urgent” about this Moon occurring as it does at the anaretic point (last degree) of Aries.
Full Moons bring “awareness” and represent a “culmination point.” Aries is about identity and self-expression, and proving ourselves through action. Ironically, Aries’ ruler, Mars, is in Deep Dark Scorpio, in that captive, “held hostage” position with Neptune, in which its effectiveness is watered down and murkier to chart. It could be that what is illumined now is all the scary and hidden Scorpio stuff, the foreboding skeletons, that we carry around inside ourselves, as Scorpio rules the subterranean regions of our beings. Plus we also have Creepy, Crawly Spy Agent Pluto in that adult sextile relationship with Twenty something Mercury.
Who really knows, though, what this cosmic puzzle definitively means? Maybe that’s another reason why the Moon is so blue tonight. She’s clueless, too.
Activities recommended today: Attending “masquerade balls,” spying under the sheets, vacuuming in the pitch black, watching rats exiting sinking ships, visiting bats in the belfry, bottling up our aggression and trying to sell it on Ebay for big bucks, flying close to the Blue Moon on broomsticks, befriending witches and wizards, discussing the theory of relativity with revered jack-o-lanterns, polka dancing in the moonlight to Lawrence Welk music, songwriting, singing in the shower, reading and writing poetry, being extra kind to bartenders and fishes.
Quote for today:
“Everything is perfect in the universe – even your desire to improve it.” Wayne Dyer
Notable Birthdays:
Deepak Chopra turns 64 today. Deepak has a Mystical, Sensitive Pisces Rising, with a Peace-Loving Libra Sun, and an Analytical, Health-minded Virgo Moon. His Sun, denoting his “sense of self,” is conjunct Expansive, Philosophical Jupiter in Probing Scorpio.
The Sun-Jupiter conjunction is a classic signature of a “teacher,” and also of a “writer.” Sun-Jupiter tends to be optimistic in nature, perennially believing the glass is half full. Jupiter also rules religion and Sun-Jupiter natives often naturally have a “preacher-type” manner about them, in that they usually feel called upon to help others “broaden their horizons.” Deepak also has Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius on his tenth house of career, suggesting a “Jupiter” (teacher-preacher-public speaking -writer) career. His Jupiter in Scorpio also points to involvement with the healing profession, and he started out as an endocrinologist before shifting his focus to alternative medicine.
The Sun and Jupiter are both in the 8th house in Deepak’s chart, along with a tight Mercury and Mars conjunction in Penetrating Scorpio, which is excellent for detecting and ferreting out information. A packed 8th house can give a shrewdness and focus on wanting to solve life’s deepest riddles and mysteries, as this house is associated with the subconscious, transformation, and experiences beyond the earth plane. Mercury conjunct Mars in Scorpio also indicates a mind that is very resourceful, as well as very private and secretive.
The 8th house is also the house of other people’s resources, and there can be special flair for helping others “to heal” and or helping others to manage their resources better, both materially and spiritually. Psychologists and psychiatrists, for instance, will often have planets here. Also, financial planners. This house is also associated with surgery and medicine. Many surgeons will have a strong eighth house. Surgeons remove or reconfigure our physical bodies so that they may function better and or regenerate.
Deepak’s Venus, showing what he loves, is in Scholarly Sagittarius conjunct his ninth house of higher education and travel. Again, this placement underscores his passion for teaching and inspiring others, and he would also perhaps be attracted to females who are also educators or writers. Idealistic Neptune in his seventh house of relationships can also make him want to always see the “best in others.”
A powerful Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Proud, Entertaining Leo on his sixth house cusp of employment and health, suggests a deep need to want to control his work environment versus being managed by others. Also it suggests that work could bring him into the spotlight (Leo).
Additionally, Pluto rules healing and transformation and located here with Saturn in the health house it gives a potential to be a healing agent for others, especially when taken into context with the rest of his horoscope, particularly the preponderance in Scorpio (Pluto’s sign) and four planets in the 8th house (Pluto’s natural house).
Pluto can even bring an obsession with work and health areas, as Pluto’s ray is so intense and focused wherever it is, especially when conjoined with Serious Saturn who also wants to be a formidable power in his own right. Pluto in the sixth can also make one feel that one has “a special mission in life” to perform.
Erratic, Rebellious Uranus in Gemini exactly conjunct his fourth house of the home and family suggests many moves in his lifetime and also indicates perhaps that he is a “rebel at heart,” as the fourth house also deals with our soul. Uranus likes to overturn the status quo so as to create a brand new order of things. It can be indicative of someone who is very humanistic and futuristic, if not eccentric.
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