November Forecast

Our comfort zones are sure to get rattled during the facedown between Saturn and Pluto — this month and beyond. Beginning right now, in November 2009, this powerful influence will act as the Cosmic Boot — it may kick you off the foundation you’re standing on, if that foundation doesn’t support your highest purpose. That’s because Saturn rules our security in the material world, whereas Pluto is the destroyer, and the transformer! When these two superpowers collide, it’s time to get serious about eliminating anything that stymies your growth — such as a relationship that’s going nowhere, or maybe a dead-end job.

The Saturn-Pluto square will be most powerful from November 2009 through February 2010, and again in August of 2010. Take note: If you have key placements in your chart in an early degree of Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, you may start to feel a change headed your way very soon, and an astrologer can tell you what area of your life will most likely be affected. So prepare to be booted!

Transit tales
At the start of November, Venus in loving Libra and Mars in dramatic Leo give romance a dash of flair, and creativity is also heightened. Then Venus transits into mysterious, sexy Scorpio on the 7th — which heightens passion, depth, jealousy, and secrecy in relationships. Adding to the mysterious vibe is Mercury, which will be transiting though Scorpio during the first two weeks of November. This favors research, financial agreements, and metaphysical discussions. Mercury transits into farseeing Sagittarius on the 15th, and this can help you envision and talk about your goals. This influence also favors spiritual discussions, travel abroad, and networking with people from other cultures.

Planets in motion
If you’ve been feeling confused about your direction, retrograde Neptune may have been the culprit — it’s the planet of all things ethereal, and has been retrograde since late May. Although this influence is great for introspection, it can cloud your vision when it comes to practical matters. Thankfully, Neptune turns direct on the 4th, which will help lift the fog so you can see the road ahead.

Lunar magic
The Full Moon in earthy Taurus on the 2nd turns up the heat in relationships by heightening sensuality. It can also intensify your need for emotional and financial security. The New Moon in Scorpio on the 16th brings a new cycle of energy for emotional and sexual intimacy, financial agreements, research, and delving into all things mysterious.

Planetary highlights
November 1: Mercury square Mars can cause arguments, accidents, and rash behavior — especially for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

November 2: The New Moon in Taurus energizes sensual connections and financial opportunities.

November 2: Venus trine Neptune heightens the idealism in relationships, and inspires artistry.

November 4: Neptune turning direct helps to clarify your direction.

November 5: Sun conjunct Mercury in Scorpio favors deep emotional and psychological discussions, and fosters research.

November 7: Venus entering Scorpio intensifies the sexual and emotional aspects of relationships.

November 8-10: Sun and Mercury square Jupiter can cause you to promise more than you can deliver, especially for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

November 11: Mercury square Neptune and trine Uranus favors activities that involve spirituality, philanthropy, and technology.

November 14: Sun trine Uranus increases the need to break away from restrictions.

November 15: Saturn square Pluto breaks down outmoded ideas, attitudes, and material “realities,” so we can rebuild our lives on stronger foundations. Mercury entering Sagittarius energizes optimistic, philosophical discussions. And Sun square Neptune favors spiritual activities, but can cloud your judgment–especially for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

November 16: New Moon in Scorpio brings a fresh cycle of energy to emotional and sexual connections, and to financial agreements

November 19: Venus square Mars causes conflicts between love and desire — especially for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

November 21: Sun entering Sagittarius favors spiritual and cultural endeavors.

November 23: Venus square Jupiter heightens the joie de vivre in relationships, but can cause excessive optimism — particularly for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

November 25: Venus trine Uranus energizes spontaneous or unconventional encounters of the romantic kind.

November 26: Venus square Neptune can cause unrealistic expectations in relationships, especially for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius; Mercury trine Mars energizes communications and travel.

November 30: Mercury square Uranus inspires brilliant ideas that can be extreme or impractical, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius,and Pisces.