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Planetary Trends for November 2019

What's Up! by Belinda C. Dunn Scorpio/Taurus Full Moon - November 12 @ 8:34 amMercury Direct - November 20 @ 2:12 pmSagittarius New Moon - November 26 @ 10:06 amNovember begins with a deep dive beneath the surface of just about everything. On Halloween, Mercury entered a 21 day retrograde period in the zodiac sign of Scorpio. Inquisitive, penetrating, fearless and determined, Scorpio leaves no stone untouched in the quest for answers. Symbolized by the detective, spy, psychoanalyst, researcher, shaman and mystic, the essential nature of Scorpio is to uncover and reveal what is typically hidden from conscious everyday awareness.Speaking for my profession, astrology has an exceptionally profound connection to psychology, and the famed psychoanalyst Carl Jung used astrology extensively. In fact, psychology and astrology are very complementary, and fields related to psycho/spiritual growth are advancing and growing by leaps and bounds.As Mercury transits through Scorpio until December 9, it is possible, especially with the introspection provided by a retrograde phase, to clearly see the concise and critical nature of the shadow within and without. The shadow tends to sabotage the best of intentions on the conscious level, and contains the unconscious emotions, conditioning, urges and desires that typically drive the projected personality to act out. In one of its most productive expressions, Scorpio exposes the saboteur in human nature; the reality that anyone of us can be our own worst enemy.Getting to the bottom of mysteries is Scorpio's job, and the suspense builds the very first week of November. On November 5, the planets closely associated with Scorpio, Mars and Pluto, are in tense alignment. These two powerhouse planets will square off, intensifying power struggles, probably bringing disruption in their wake. Mars in Li bra is not afraid to fight for what is true and lawful while passionately upholding justice.Meanwhile, Pluto is plodding through Capricorn's in its slow march to expose corruption. Adding to this volatile mix, Mars and Pluto activate the trans-Neptunian planet Eris, named after the ancient goddess of chaos and disruption. At a most basic level, the first week of November is a time to choose battles wisely, and to quote from Star Wars, ”There is a disturbance in the Force.”The second week of November begins on Veteran's Day, November 11, as Sun and Mercury conjoin in Scorpio. Acting as the messenger of solar intent, this is a significant day in any Mercury retrograde cycle. Watch for insight and revelation, those cosmic “aha” moments that serve to catalyze decisions.This conjunction of Sun and Mercury supports and feeds into the Full Moon on November 12. The full illumination of the Moon's surface is an energetic culmination of previous weeks. When activated, our Moon is known as the luminary of emotion. Thus, as with any Full Moon, emotional reactions are intensified. It is quite common to feel overwhelmed, but it is also helpful to remember that a gut response can circumvent the mind's tendency to minimize and distract. A raw, undiluted, honest response may be out of character for the more stoic personalities, but this process of disclosure leads to healing.This Full Moon actually harmonizes with the taskmaster planets of Saturn and Pluto. In their slow march toward a major conjunction in January 2020, Saturn and Pluto are exposing the cracks in numerous foundations. On a personal level, it is time to identify the areas of your life that need fortification and renovation. On the national level, it appears the country is heading into a major constitutional crisis. On a global level, the environment is deteriorating at an alarming rate. This Full Moon enhances a unique receptivity to practical and wise solutions, but not without work, focus and discipline.A palpable energetic shift occurs the 3rd week of November. Especially be aware of Mercury going direct on Wednesday the 20th. Armed with the necessary … [Read More]