Astrology

By: Sandra Helton, PhD

New Moon Adventures

The week begins with the New Moon in Scorpio closely aligned to the Sun, Mercury, and Pluto promoting powerful conversations and with the right perspective and intention breakthroughs may easily manifest.

Also this week is the annual reoccurring Leonids meteor showers that are expected to be spectacular producing according to some reports up to 500 meteors an hour. Where you live and weather conditions will determine your ability to see these shooting stars appearing to hail from the Leo region of space. For many the best visibility will be just before dawn. These are actually debris left behind from the Comet Temple-Tuttle that appears every 33 years and the debris is already 100 years old by the time it is viewed.

The days that the meteors are visible would be a great time to meditate and see what you perceive.

On Saturday the Sun leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius, ninth sign of the astrological wheel, bringing renewed optimism and a fortification of the spirit. Dreams and aspirations are once again easily tapped into while thoughts of great adventures enter the mind – if you do not actually travel in this dimension you just might take an astral journey.

Monday – November 16, 2009

Moon in Scorpio

The 4:03 AM lunar square to Jupiter triggers extremes so watch emotions and how others react. There is greater sensitivity the tendency for some to act out impulsively.

It is vital to watch your motivation when spending money as this angle often causes one to spend more than planned.

This is in general not a good time for financial investing.

Energy is eased and motivation is high while energy builds from the Moon trine Uranus at 10:58 AM. Allow for a bit of exploration and expression of your adventurous side because you may be pleasantly rewarded for your efforts. As you venture out and try new ideas you may discover that they are very workable and opens doors to new ways of living.

The Moon square Neptune at 12:42 PM causes deception when you may not perceive clearly or another may not be as they represent themselves.

Overall, do not invest money, time, or anything that could cause you to be duped. It is better to wait for this energy to pass before moving forward with anything important.

You can listen to others but if something in the least sounds peculiar then hold back and do not become involved.

The New Moon in Scorpio is at 2:15 PM as the Sun and Moon conjunct. This particular lunar phase that builds from now and for the next two weeks is about discerning matters of finances. Taking time to evaluate you income and outflow as well as your financial planning will be a valuable exercise during this time. The cycle helps you to gain clarity and more in-depth understanding about it.

Inwardly, this also will help you to discover inner motivations.

The two week cycle is somewhat more intense if the work to be done internally is ignored. There are issues of a personal nature that need to be explored and resolved and only you will be able to tap into those truths. Be as honest with yourself as possible when you ask for answers as to why certain events are happening.

Mercury sextile Saturn at 11:59 PM is great for long range planning for travel. An extended trip or plans for one may be well established and go smoothly.

It is a good time to make connections with important people and sign long term contracts.

Tuesday – November 17, 2009

Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius

The Moon in Sagittarius phase begins at 12:23 AM and lasts until Thursday bringing openness and a willingness to see the bigger truth and the higher side. There is more optimism and ease in group gatherings. People are more willing to go the distance and listen to others views as well as explore greater purposes.

The Moon sextile Saturn at 3:53 AM stabilizes life and actions giving you a more reliable energy through which to act.

Trust is available and it is a good time to cement and mend relationships. Rationality is supported and furthers your goals.

Today (and the latter part of yesterday) is ideal for getting underway those projects that call for writing, creating contracts and programs, making contact through phone calls, emails, etc, and laying out a plan of action.

It is a good day to cement commitments and sign important papers.

Common sense reigns and people are willing to be logical.

Mercury aligned by conjunction to the Moon at 4:23 AM sharpens the mind and opens you to more understanding of the immediate environment as well as the world at large. This enhances all your efforts to communicate a specific concept or make a point.

Overall, today is good for travel or at least getting travel plans arranged.

Wednesday – November 18, 2009

Moon in Sagittarius

The fiery trine between the Moon and Mars at 2:41 AM brings strength and energy for all your required tasks and work.

Greater enthusiasm is accessed very easily charging all that you desire. If you need to get ahead and complete something this is an ideal time.

Medical procedures may go smoothly.

As the Moon sextile Jupiter peaks at 1:11 PM positive attitudes just happen. Generosity and joy in giving come with this time so seek and give for maximum results.

Small investments go a long way. Money dealings yield rewards and growth.

When the Moon squares Uranus at 7:53 PM it is best to refrain from getting too involved with those who are erratic or irrational. Avoid becoming caught up in any activity that puts you on the spot as it could escalate toward the negative.

Be careful driving and in all dealings that require your total focus.

You may have a sudden case of anxiety or feel more stress so relax and breathe and step back from action.

Thursday – November 19, 2009

Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn

Personal events such as weddings, engagement parties, and any social gatherings should not be scheduled for the time frame that includes the 3:23 AM square between Venus and Mars. This is not the friendliness energy and could cause social gatherings to go wrong.

Creative projects are more tedious to deal with and may not be enjoyable with mistakes and conflict about the work itself. It is difficult to perfect much either tangible or with how you connect to others.

The Moon is in Capricorn from 10:01 AM today until Saturday giving a more stoic and business like attitude. Your practical side easily comes out taking the edge off frivolity or a recent desire to seek joy or have an easy going time. A more regimented approach to both work and home life prevails and dominates.

If you have needed to settle down a bit then this energy will suit you well and help you to be productive. Take what may seem or be too serious with an attitude that things will soon change and the negative or somber is not forever.

Furthering the serious side of the Capricorn Moon is its conjunction to Pluto at 1:38 PM. This vibration does help to transform impulse or negativity if you choose to go with such change and not stagnate with the status quo.

Momentum and focus is available to help you to get past a block or take a major step.

Remain clear about your goals and purpose while Saturn is squared by the Moon at 2:08 PM.

Someone may be bitter or morose and put a damper on things. When you see that another is feeling off center take the higher road and allow for their feelings.

Stay on target and do not veer from the original path taken.

Friday – November 20, 2009

Moon in Capricorn

It is clear sailing today and you have ample time and energy to accomplish exactly what you intend.

The one major aspect is the sextile angle between the Moon and Venus occurring at 6:22 PM. This gives harmony and mutual understanding so is a nice time to reach out to others.

Financially, you may gain momentum with mutual investment, other money dealings, and working through your financial profile in general.

Joining groups and organizations should be beneficial, too, as it is easy to see eye-to-eye and find common ground. Also, this angle helps to create long lasting bonds.

Saturday – November 21, 2009

Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius

The entire day is filled with positive planetary alignments plus the Sun’s transit into Sagittarius. You may easily follow through with anything from yesterday with confidence that the heavens are aligned in a very helpful way that promotes success.

The Moon sextile Uranus at 7:29 AM is great for short journeys to new and unique places. Road trips to those little out of the way haunts should be very enjoyable. Adventure is in the air as this sextile brings out urges and thoughts about how to embrace new aspects of your life.

The Moon sextile the Sun at 10:04 PM is very fortifying. Going with the flow of life and all that is happening will reinforce the positive. The greater spirit of cooperation is evident and easily exercised.

This is a very good time for business and most activities.

Rounding out the week is the Moons travel through the sign of Aquarius beginning at 10:11 PM through next Tuesday that influences efforts to appeal to others and a large audience. The public and large groups are almost working in unison in some ways.

The energy is cool but congenial so seek to establish how you want to reinforce your interaction with others or begin to be more involved. Rewards are there with clarity about how you want to participate.

Happy Birthday Sagittarians!

Today the Sun begins its travel through Sagittarius starting at 11:23 PM until December 20.

For all, this ninth sign of the zodiac is all about your beliefs, your dreams, your philosophies, and matters of justice. It is a month in which to take time to gain the most from your higher mind and work to touch bases with and refine those very objectives and mindsets.

If you have an urge to travel then at least take a mental trip by study or reading something that appeals to your spiritual side.

Sunday – November 22, 2009

Moon in Aquarius

And again another fine day unfolds with good cosmic energy to boost your energy and your mind!

The Moon trine Saturn at 2:52 AM sets a pace for stability and permanency so what you wish to be lasting should be begun before this time has passed.

Strength in words and deeds are positive and reinforced. It is a great time to take care of dental work or get adjustments of the bones and muscles.

Taking care of building and renovations is also favored.

Overall, any work that is about building, growth and establishing something significant goes well.

There is great support in all areas.

If there is something you want to talk about then the Moon sextile Mercury at 8:20 PM is just the time to do it. All communication benefits from this angle so make the effort for maximum results.

Travel, too, is positive.

Working with contracts or anything requiring forms or formality goes well.

For the Week

Key words: Freedom; peace; wholeness; acceptance; vision; wisdom; justice; expansion

Mantra: I am evermore aware of my freedom of choice and the positive avenues before me.

Visualization: Gazing across the ocean I see the Sun rising as a beautiful winged horse rides across it with hooves that resound a thunderous affirmation of hope and joy.

Colors & stones: Turquoise; amethyst; royal blue; deep blues; deep rose colored stones.

Oils & herbs: Calandine; purple heather; chrysanthemum; wallflower; carnation; clove.

The Sun in Sagittarius for a month beginning Saturday is very special this year. Sagittarius has endured a long time with Pluto positioned within it and now Pluto has moved on leaving Sagittarians with new and freer times. This release from the intensity of Pluto is rather like life being adrift in an ocean without oars in that you who are Sagittarians must now establish some new perimeters and guidelines for the way you live and interact with others and the world.

The Sun’s transit here for everyone as well as Sagittarians gives time to think about how you are free and clear to pursue adventures outside of a moderate and close range.

Seeds planted while Pluto traveled through Sagittarius are now yielding results as Pluto moves through Capricorn. Where you have made connections over these past years is now being tested.

Overall, the Sun angles well for the month giving you ways to maintain what is solid and worthwhile and release that which is unnecessary or false.

The world since 1995 has experienced Pluto’s transit through Sagittarius that bought out major adjustments in international trade and even the justice system. Beliefs and religion experienced a renaissance, too. Now that Pluto has left those areas of life people are more independent and must prove the worth of what has unfolded. Superficiality ends along with a present projection to test the waters of what has been brought forth.

During the Suns transit through Sagittarius all will begin to feel a ray of hope yet work needs to be done to define that. It is important to follow the archers aim toward the highest aspirations and eternal sustainability that is the spirit. We are in the ninth sign of the ninth year of this new era and nine is a number of spiritual completion.

Seek your truth and cultivate it. Follow the archer’s arrow as it strikes out into the heavens to far reaching regions of divine justice, expanded knowledge and infinite wisdom.

Yours in Truth,

Sandra

All times EST (Eastern Standard Time)

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Time Zone Table

When using time zones note any active daylight savings time in your area and make adjustments accordingly. The plus (+) sign means to add hours and the minus (-) sign means to subtract those number of hours.

The list below is relative to GMT that is the beginning point for all global time zones.

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UTC Universal Coordinated Time GMT

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