Transits NOV 13 2023

Ahh.. Prepare to breathe a little easier after the stormy weather of OCTOBER and early November. Things definitely take a turn for the easier this period, though we are far from out of the woods yet…Well actually there is no end to the astrological woods, lol. Just some clearings where we can feel, see and move easier sometimes, to stretch a metaphor.
Things start off a tad intense though with the  NEW MOON in SCORPIO on NOV 13^th. It opposes the planet of unexpected plot twists, URANUS, while conjuncting impulsive-action-figure, MARS. It’ll be all too easy to get all self-righteous and impetuous or, on the high vibe side, make some bold moves to improve things. The Good News is, VENUS has entered its home sign of LIBRA, helping everyone get along and feel more friendly and fair, both inside and out. Also, VENUS will be exactly SEXTILE MERCURY in optimistic SAGITARIUS that day and for the next 2 weeks, helping us all think in big picture, win-win terms, if we try…Try is the critical word, especially on the 15^th when inflationary JUPITER  gets briefly involved via a vexatious double Quincunx “Finger of God” configuration to the SEXTILE. Pay attention that day.

The NEW MOON cluster is also TRINE to dreamy inspirational (or confusing/delusional) NEPTUNE, still Rx in Pisces, adding a bit of access to our higher self, or on the shadowy turn; our mistaken conviction the we know the true “Truth”. That confused outcome is aided by the ongoing glitchy QUINCUNX from NEPTUNE to the SOUTH NODE of our past. So watch out for egoic actions of hubris and old school values in your world. Stay strong but humble and only act with the benefit of the whole system in mind. WIN-WIN, Right?.

This energy generally carries on for a few days until the MOON conjuncts PLUTO on the 18^th initiating a synergistic SEXTILE with the SUN + MARS as they travel along pretty much together into the upcoming FULL MOON. PLUTO will add some powerful subterranean energies to that assertive/aggressive SUN-MARS conjunction. It likely starts out heavy, but as the SEXTILE wanes on the 22^nd– 24th, the SUN and MARS move out of SCORPIO and into sunnier SAGITARIUS it might resolve into constructive progress. The SUN and MARS also then get into a square with restraining SATURN  for the rest of the month, (which is now direct and we are probably feeling our responsible or irresponsible actions of the last few months bearing fruit), putting the brakes on any Martian overinflation we’ve indulged in, though we may not like the way it does it at the time. SATURN always says “You’ll thank me later”.

There is an oncoming OPPOSITION between VENUS and the healer/mentor CHIRON topping out on the 22nd. Opening an opportunity to heal stubborn wounds in ourselves or others or at least open them up to air. The whole horoscope gets a a karmic kick on the 22^nd too when the MOON conjuncts NEPTUNE, triggering an arrowhead configuration (2 SEXTILES and a TRINE) with PLUTO as the crux, and the SUN + MARS anchoring the other end. The seeming eternal PLUTO SEXTILE NEPTUNE bit that I mentioned last week puts a generational spin on the arrowhead which may seed that day, though it is still weak and probably too subtle to notice except upon many years retrospect. But if you have any prophecy abilities, Wed might be a good day to look into the years to come for some hints. PLUTO has also been slightly SQUARING the MOON’S NODES of fate for months, so our long term destiny is definitely being stirred underneath all the short term action.

Over the next 4 days the Moon joins with CHIRON, then the NORTH NODE, JUPITER, and finally URANUS, all Rx, giving each its moment of being felt a bit more strongly as we head into the FULL MOON in lively GEMINI on the 27^th.

All-n-all a slightly more forward and easeful period, but not a free pass by any means. We still have a lot of work to do to get ready for what’s coming in 2024 and beyond. Work over your TO-DO list of responsible actions, this is no time to check out of adulting. But do give some attention to your blessings received and all the things you’ve accomplished/survived in the last few months. You are more Badass than you thought.

Well the way the aspects look with this waning Qtr MOON we are all probably feeling a bit frenetic. The chart shows there are plenty of red aspects happening: SQUARES, OPPOSITIONS and QUINCUNX. All angles that denote some kind of discord between the planets involved and motivations for effortful resolutions to varying degrees, from demanding shoving matches to merely irritating agitations. So be prepared for turbulence. The FASTEN SEAT BELT light is definitely on for the first half of October. All this noise is the necessary abrasion to smooth our way into the future. Most of these aspects don’t last that long. Unfortunately, it’s likely going to continue to feel like one damn thing after another and we can feel harried, reactive or overwhelmed pretty easily.

All the fast-moving inner planets are direct now and, across from them, all the bigger slower planets are Rx or nearly stopped setting up a sense of a lot of action, but not much fundamental progress. Its cleaning your room so you can rearrange the furniture for better Feng Shui in the coming months.

MARS in LIBRA plays a big role this week as it squares PLUTO in CAPRICORN and trines with SATURN in PICSES. Sure to bring up some deep stuck stuff for resolution, particularly on Saturday as the moon makes a Grand Cross with MARS, PLUTO and THE NODES. But if we courageously and responsibly take our medicine, it will go down better than we thought.
Tuesday we have VENUS as she moves into meticulous VIRGO, opposing SATURN, triggered by the MOON, encouraging us to stabilize our relationships, finances and wellbeing. Especially as the SUN opposes the healer CHIRON that day.
MARS slips into darker SCORPIO exactly trine to SATURN Thursday. A good time to strategize for the future your soul wants, that you perhaps conceived last week.  Its all about keeping your eye on the big picture and your long-term goals through this period. Underlying all this sturm and drang is a nominal, but harmonious and extended, spearhead involving NEPTUNE, PLUTO and URANUS Rx which denotes the possibility of deep-rooted transformations in our lives and world. Do you feel it?
Then comes a ringing crescendo with the NEW MOON total eclipse on Saturday the 14^th. Wheee!

More on that next week for sure.

Wheee! NEW MOON Eclipse!! Yep, it’s a big deal. I feel like it is a major event on our journey through 2023. The SUN eclipses in LIBRA, squishing in with the SOUTH NODE (The past) and MERCURY (mind, thoughts, ideas, communications). It’s a rather PLUTO (power, shadow, the hidden/repressed and unconscious) compelled time as PLUTO is squaring all those planets in LIBRA one after another, forcing us to face the music of our shadows. MARS just explosively finished its Square to PLUTO too, and it’s just moved into SCORPIO, home sign of both planets now. More snags from the past might be brought up by the opposition of CHIRON to MERCURY over the next few days.   Challenging, yes but painful only to the degree we resist stepping up and dealing responsibly and compassionately with whatever arises. Its time to get to those dumpster fires in your life. Not with gasoline or also the expectation of quick resolutions. But a noble movement towards grace will pay off in times to come. It can and should be an opportunity to initiate or continue healing and strengthening our positions in life in some small or big way.  For some of us this will not be such a big deal and for some it may feel overwhelming. It very much depends on your chart and how you handle pressure.

Some aid is there too. MARS is closely trine SATURN stabilizing our reactions and helping us be more strategic, especially as the MOON does it too on Sunday, though hat can make us feel willful and stubborn too. Monday morning the Moon does an opposition to JUPITER then URANUS in the afternoon/eve requiring us to show a little restraint and patience despite our urges. Tuesday may be a bit confusing or uncertain while the MOON trines NEPTUNE and squares SATURN. There is actually a moment of possible loving and compassionate energy on Friday as the MOON forms a short Grand Trine with VENUS and JUPITER. Try to turn that into something lasting amidst all the chaos and corrections this week.

Its kinda crazy how MERCURY (speech, writing, communication, the rational mind, opinions) conjuncts the SUN + SOUTH NODE as it squares heavy PLUTO for the whole week. An eclipse to remember as there is a janky SOUTH NODE quincunx to NEPTUNE that goes on and on until December. It might be very hard to discern the truth or have clarity and consensus of opinion during the next few months. It will be risky it is to jump into hasty action based on what is likely confusion if not outright deception.

PS I wrote this before the tragic events in the world this week. WTF?!

Well, its a retrograde-y time for sure. Lots of feeling like we are swimming hard but not getting very far yet. Though we did have VENUS start her journey forward again on the 4th, Yay! Now we can theoretically begin clearing and completing some of the issues around themes of what we value and hold dear that may have come up in the last month or so. But wait! The MOON rings JUPITER’s bell just as it stations Rx that same day. JUPITER is also synergistically Trine with The SUN and MERCURY Rx right now. Expansive and positive JUPITER is always close to Trine the SUN when it goes retrograde; adds a personal note to the potentiality of eventual good fortune from JUPITER Rx. MERCURY will trine it again on the way out of its shadow Sept 25th giving us the third and positive, optimistic boost to our thoughts, travels and communications.

Jupiter Rx in Taurus has us going inward to examine what spiritual and philosophical conceptions or misconceptions we believe will bring us positive outcomes in the areas of our possessions, stability, finances and pleasures. It will bring us events and experiences which highlight where these propositions or choices, conscious or unconscious, may not be in alignment with our natal design and are handicapping our progress. It might even look like bad luck if we’re depending on the dice rolling a certain way right now. If you can trust and graciously, courageously roll with the punches and keep going forward through the disappointments, setbacks and slow-downs that might occur, the planet of good fortune will shine on you again anon. If you see these experiences as blessings in disguise you will go far in seeing this Rx with less fear and resentment. Its only 4 months of getting tested a bit to see how your inner character is developing.

Of course, everything else is happening everywhere, all at once too. URANUS is Rx bringing us a chance to innovate an inner revolution or realization that may free us of interior and the interdependently connected exterior restraints. Gotta keep an open, quiet mind and heart to listen to those radical inspirations. Another long-term outer planet aspect is NEPTUNE sextile PLUTO both Rx for now, opening up the highest realms to the deepest. This augers a mild chance of powerful inspirations, revelations, soul dreams and sacred, fearsome healing journeys through the underworld for the next 10 weeks. Actually, this is a light initial touch of an aspect that will pulse more powerfully again and again from now into the 2030’s. Outer planets don’t mess around!

The inner planets are pretty quiet this week in the general, mundane astrology I’m doing here, except the MOON. The MOON after activating JUPITER and URANUS moves on to trine PLUTO Tuesday: emotional deep truths revealed.

Wednesday it squares the SUN and MERCURY Rx impelling us to be creative in our communication of feelings and to practice keeping our equanimity with all the Rx shenanigans.

Thursday we may get a positive touch on our attitudes towards our life direction and dharma with the MOON’S NODES in trine and sextile to the MOON.

It trines Saturn and then squares Mars on Friday: You might get some clarity and motivation on tasks but take a break from it in the afternoon if it gets frustrating.

Saturday will likely be a good day to play, but be home by midnight and watch for overindulgence in recreational “activities” because the MOON sextiles MERCURY Rx and the SUN early in the day then moves to trine and opposite of NEPTUNE sextile PLUTO while squaring the NODES and Chiron all through the dark hours.

Sunday, if you are not hungover, write any dreams down and journal your inspirations: likely to be significant with MOON trine NEPTUNE and opposite PLUTO all Saturday night and through Sunday. It all finishes off with the MOON conjunct VENUS Monday: Romance, maybe morning sex, and if nothing else, likely a pleasant feelings day, YAY!