November is a remarkable month, a moment in which we can re-focus on appreciating the ordinary - something we may have forgotten to do in the midst of all of this Covid monotony. There is much going on in this cycle, as disruptions and conflicts are riding just under the surface. Chain reactions are easily set off and emotions climb as we etch closer and closer to the partial Lunar Eclipse in Taurus on the 19th of the month.
Felt most by the fixed signs Leo, Scorpio, Taurus and Aquarius - it may feel especially unpredictable and uneasy as it becomes evidently clear some significant changes need to be made to your journey. It’s important to remember that an Eclipse never comes alone, and the second will arrive December 4th, in the fiery sign of Sagittarius, finalising the axis between Gemini-Sagittarius which began in June 2020. Mutable signs Gemini and Sagittarius are opposite signs, known to bring up themes such as travel, faith, philosophy, religion and communication. The Gemini/Sagittarius cycle looked at freedom - responsibility - identity and personal experience. Now, a new day is dawning, as the Taurus/Scorpio axis is implemented, lasting almost two years, looking closely at self-esteem, jealousy issues, dependency and independence in relationships. Lunar Eclipses always look closely at the polarities we face with those we love, and especially illuminate the complexities surrounding those intangible, prominent moments shared between two people. Taurus is a sensual sign (Venus ruled, duh!), that adores the arts, appreciates beauty and has a very healthy interest in the world around them. On the 19th, the Eclipse will harmonise with Pluto in Capricorn and square Jupiter in Aquarius. There will be a need to balance oversharing tendencies that Taurus sometimes can have, and naturally in such a luxurious sign, ruled by Venus, there will be a plethora of emotional complexities to deal with - from romance to friendship - and everything in between.
The Eclipse will facilitate a certain kind of energy that catapults us out of our Covid haze and into newly formed habits that have had time to refine and develop while the world went into lockdown. A spiritual exercise to do this week, that is simple but powerful, goes as follows:
Visualise a white light rearranging the inner parts of yourself that need a little love & healing
Imagine your energy field is back in a state of balance and harmony
While doing that you can hum the mantra OM. OM is the primeval sound of light and its resonance will restore harmony most effectively.
Initiation is a huge part of the next phase that is 2022; and being responsive to your immediate environment by igniting and inviting is very much a theme that we should all hold space for. Part of our circumstances that we are made very aware of this month is: contemplation. We may look to embrace the philosophy of ‘simplicity’ in our life; and that takes place in a multitude of ways - embracing a minimalist way of living, practicing gratitude, approaching every truth with an objective mind. Eckhart Tolle tells us that ‘by bringing consciousness to small moments that often seem insignificant, we actually bring awareness, appreciation and enjoyment to this present moment’. It is poignant then that often the biggest truths are hidden in plain sight. Before the Eclipse however, we must travel back to the beginning, a New Moon in mystical Scorpio arrives on the 4th - tightly opposing Uranus in Taurus while making a square to Saturn in Aquarius. In its negative vibration, Scorpio can boss around as well as disassociate from people. This Moon can at times feel cut off from reality, as if avoiding what everyone else sees in plain sight. This is an interesting lunation, one that is heavily influenced by the emotional undercurrent of the Scorpionic element, confronting daring shadows all the while choosing to embrace and stand for our authority. That pinnacle moment of personal epiphany, the one where you suddenly remember - you are worth it. You deserve to be held, to be seen, to be heard and to be loved. Ahh, that fleeting moment of self-reflection that leads to appreciation, yes, you are most certainly worth it. Through the good days and the bad, the times you fall but stand back up and the moments in which you must forgive others while forgiving yourself. Scorpio provides us all with one reminder; I am beautiful just the way I AM.
There is nothing linear to life, it can be cyclical - but it follows its own path, and in that same way, this Scorpio Season will show us the joy of ‘not knowing’ what can be or could be just over the horizon. The day after the Scorpio New Moon, Venus enters horny Capricorn. It will stay here until Venus moves retrograde on the 19th of December. That same day (5th), Mercury joins Mars in the deep waters of Scorpio, reinforcing the energy all the very more. On the 17th, Jupiter makes a semi-square to Chiron, exploring old wounds whilst favouring a ‘me first’ attitude. At times, we can see ourselves separate from the whole - I am here, they are there - I am this, they are that. This aspect has a tendency to check the attitude we are running with, and it can be very sobering indeed. A few days later the powerful, unpredictable eclipse serves up a correction, triggering a moment of revelation. We have all outgrown something, regardless if we can admit it or not. Use this time for personal ritual - clear your head and reinvigorate the heart. On the 22nd, the Sun leaves Scorpio for free spirited Sagittarius - illuminating our philosophy around adventure - whether we can or we can’t, it’s up to us. That is the Sagittarius motto. This shift from water to fire is felt most noticeably by Leo, Aries and Sagittarius but all of us will feel noticeably brighter, lighter and louder! We seek out professional opportunities, while considering the direction of our lives. Believe it or not, Sagittarius brings a certain tranquility - tying together the strings of a very vexing year. Solutions stem from wild, left field ideas - the untrodden path, the one least taken, that is where we will find ourselves. On the 30th, the Sun makes a sextile to Saturn, increasing discipline, perseverance and patience. We put our mind on the money - and dutiful care equals high visibility, pushing us to reach new heights on the ladder of success. Focus makes everything concrete in our lives!
“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”
― Alan Wilson Watts
Peace, Love and see you next month…..
Srna
Aries: March 21 - April 19
An affirmative gut response will advise you, Aries. November magnifies pre-existing problems in love and friendship as the month opens to a New Moon in Scorpio on the 4th, which merges with Mars, your ruler, in the mysterious and complex 8th house. This house is about your own shadow work as well as psychological transformation and will oppose Uranus in your 2nd house. For many of you, it’s evident that behind the scenes, financially things are being divulged. Clarification on accounts, debts and finances are prompted by people around you, especially partners that you share bank accounts with. Drama in regards to routine life or mundane tasks can catch you off guard, as you feel you should be focusing your energy on more pressing matters. It can feel challenging to make the ‘right’ choice, but if you do, you will be satisfied knowing you did. Avoidance around friends or lovers can bring hidden secrets to light, and you may not know whether you’re coming or going. By the 6th, Venus has moved into your 10th house of ambition until the 6th of March. Many of you are reconsidering business opportunities, while authority figures focus on your personal appeal. There isn’t much that you can’t do in these next few months, career wise, the world is your oyster. You have worked hard to refine some of your most cherished friendships and you deserve a pat on the back! You’ve been candid, even vulnerable and resilient as you move closer to those people that distance has furthered. Commitment inspires you these days (thanks to Saturn in the 11th house), and you’re better inclined to leave people feeling happy after they’ve spent time with you.
On the 12th, a drama involving a fire/earth sign dissolves on its own, reminding you that not each dilemma deserves the stress that eats you up from the inside. At times, luck really does fall from the sky. This same day, Neptune and the Scorpio Sun form a trine activating a melody of emotion. A sibling, rival or long time love may get in contact with you, finally cleaning out the complex cobwebs that have haunted you since late last year. Everything has a time and place and by the time the 19th rolls around, you’re more apt in dealing with the feelings the 2nd house brings up for you. It is financial, but it’s so much more than that - values, ideas and services stem from this house - and the belief that you are worth it may need to be reinstated. An intense, innovative Taurus Lunar Eclipse (19th) harmonises with Uranus activating a ‘shock value’ moment in alignment with comfort zones, long term debts and disposable income. Cash may come in suddenly or perhaps there is a seamless transition to greater stability in your daily life. Several possibilities arise with this lunation, and Uranus may encourage you to make more room for fulfilling activities - such as drawing, dancing, meditating. You look toward new directions that have been erupting beneath the surface all year long, and you finally give yourself the time to explore them. On the 22nd, Sagittarius season begins, complimenting this mood of growth further still. Use the vibration of fire to tempt rather than hide - and observe the delicate nature you shy away from that in reality, makes you a strong and capable friend and lover.
Dates to watch; 4th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 20th.
Taurus: April 20 - May 20
Treat your presence as a present, Taurus. November will feel very personal for you, as a new axis of eclipses is formed in your sign and your opposite sign, Scorpio. Lasting for almost two years, these events will dance arounds your life in many obscure ways, showing up at just the right time to remind you that magic is in fact, real. The elements of earth and water represented respectfully by the Bull and the Scorpion are complimentary in many ways and offer up two sides of the same coin. They embrace and ignite, forcing you to look within at what patterns you hold onto for security and what you hold onto out of fear. You feel strong urges this month to follow your impulses and it comes as no surprise as each day passes and the Lunar Eclipse in your sign on the 19th draws closer. As a fixed earth sign this Scorpio (Sun, Mars + Mercury) energy can feel stifling, chaotic - whirl-pooling you into a maze of emotion. A New Moon in Scorpio merges with the Sun on the 4th, shifting into your 7th house of commitment + relationship, demanding a lot more than you’re capable of giving. Opposing Uranus in your house of identity, it’s on you to make a call regarding the union of two people - and it seems like you are firm in your decision. This lunation is very revealing, very telling of how you feel - and I don’t believe there is any more negotiating or compromising to do. Partnerships may be tested, but it’s also possible the 7th house brings in new clients, business colleagues or collaborative partners.
Legal pressures at work can confuse you, especially if you thought last month solved the matter. People are not bending to you as usual but your reputation doesn’t waver. On the 6th, when Venus enters Capricorn and your philosophical 9th house, you seek the natural world. The story you find yourself in keeps recycling old characters, so you may be connecting back with old flames, loves, friends or foes. A very powerful realisation can come after the 10th, by which Mercury has settled into explosive Scorpio. An ‘aha’ moment can make you feel insecure or doubtful, as if you don’t have what it takes to be the kind of partner this ‘individual’ needs. Something will strongly resonate for you in passing when you hear a private conversation or are observing a recurring situation. An air or fire sign may be quite pushy, making you feel as though you’re about to fly off the handle. The axis that forms between you and Scorpio this month, until 2023, is one that looks at the fixed quality of both your signs. Taurus is tangible, Scorpio is intangible. One is private, the other is not - where one is sensual, the other is sexual. There are many tense aspects in the sky leading top to the Lunar Eclipse in your sign on the 19th, which will require focus and attention. You are in the limelight and this lunation is very beautifully aspected, it pays to be especially strategic now, even if the energy feels really lazy. Whatever you’re dealing with can be accentuated as the Eclipse merges with Uranus in your 1st house of personality. There are major rumblings of change occurring deep within your heart, revolutionising your life in a big way! People can be ‘eclipsed’ from our lives but dare I say, it’s all for the best. You will wear your heart on your sleeve around this date and it will be hard to ‘pretend’. Take some personal risks and test your limits - Uranus in your sign likes you to be eccentric, it’s what people fall in love with you for. On the 29th, a beautiful trine transforms an old outlook, you are met with success.
Dates to watch; 4th, 5th, 10th, 19th, 21st, 25th.
Gemini: May 21 - June 20
Immerse yourself in the pursuit, Gemini. November erupts on the scene with a sensuous New Moon in Scorpio, merging with the Sun in your 6th house of routine and health. With Mars here too, there can be necessary changes made to your job, especially if there has been drama over the course of the last 3 months. Until the 22nd, the axis of ‘service’ is highlighted between the 6th and 12th house - affirming that one thing has to end in order for another to begin. The joy of the 6th house is that it teaches you not to sweat the small stuff, because if you do, every little thing becomes a hurdle. You can feel genuinely supported by a lover or friend in this time, and in preparation for the end phase of 2021, you place more emphasis on maturing, allowing and inviting. On the 10th, you face a challenging day as Mercury squares Saturn and brings about opposition in business with a colleague who seeks to take your place. You may also have conflict with a housemate or some sort of living arrangement isn’t what you thought it would be. These aspects can make you feel slightly unbalanced, as if you brought it on yourself - this can be true. If you see a pattern emerging it may be time to Intimacy is something you’re having so much fun exploring, and I think it’s thanks to a new partner or perhaps a renewed state of optimism within a long standing relationship. An earth or water sign may feature heavily in terms of union. Either way, doors are being unlocked!
Venus and Pluto join together in your 8th house, deepening intimacy and revealing where there is resistance. You can embrace vulnerability better than ever, but in some circumstances pressure may be mounting on a romantic decision. You often measure people by your own high moral standards, but are flabbergasted when they do the same to you. Not meeting someone's opinion or assumption of you can weigh heavily, but if this year has taught anything, it’s that, now is the time to throw those notions into the trash. On the 12th, the Sun forms a trine with Neptune in melodramatic Pisces, proving the last few years have been formative - character building too, when it comes to illusion and disillusion in the form of family grievances. A parent may not acknowledge how you feel or completely dismiss you when you try to broach a certain awkward subject. A Lunar Eclipse in Taurus occurs on the 19th, in your spiritual, secretive 12th house, merging with shock planet Uranus. Events outside of your control can come to your attention now in surreal ways - dreams are poignant and chance meetings can feel like a pivotal experience, although you may not know how or why. Your private life may feel increasingly overwhelming, especially if there is something you must deal with but keep putting off. In the same merit, you feel like a hermit crab, choosing to spend time at home or alone rather than going out socialising. If you’ve been sneaking around in relation to a friend or former lover, you may at this point of the month, find out something rather risky. Be careful that this reality doesn’t make you act out in recklessness - as other people may not see it with the same eyes as you do. On the 22nd, the Sun moves into Sagittarius, along with Mercury a few days later - in your 7th house of commitment. It’s obvious that love will be tested between you and another, representing for you both, whether you’re ready to enter the next chapter of your story.
Dates to watch; 5th, 7th, 18th, 19th, 30th.
Cancer: June 21 - July 22
There are two worlds at play, Cancer. Although much of 2021 has felt like a chaotic merry go-round, you come out of the gates swinging this month, more excited and in-tune than ever. Something connected to the ‘home’ may have been delayed majorly over the course of the last 3 months, but now in November there is good news that finally gets you moving. A New Moon in Scorpio merges with the Sun and Mars on the 4th, powering into your 5th house of romance, fertility and fun. This powerful lunation can test relationships, especially if you’ve been walking on shaky legs - revealing a truth you had tried hard to avoid. If the union you find yourself in is stable, then there is nothing to fear - Scorpio is only cut throat with those who need to hear her venom. Conversations are deep and lead to all sorts of discoveries, in the same way, sex can feel livelier, richer - physically there is more of a story to tell between you and someone. Venus in Capricorn moves in tune with Pluto, on the 6th, in your karmic 7th house of relationships. These early weeks of November can feel rather pleasure seeking but you’ll need to reinstate boundaries if you feel the energy is forced in any way. On the 10th, a Mercury-Mars conjunction offers a strong period of personal confidence, helping you align closer to your true feelings. A lifelong passion may catapult you in a fresh, career direction - as an old acquaintance from years ago sings your praises to a person with many faces.
In the latter half of the month, a reality check can corrupt your peace - especially if you’ve done nothing to self-discipline the urges you know weren’t good for you. Sometimes you let your mouth do the talking, before you’ve thought about it thoroughly. That is both the blessing and curse of being an emotional, water sign in an emotional Scorpio month. On the 19th, a powerful Eclipse in Taurus shifts into your social 11th house, merging with Uranus as it extends an invitation to a wider network. This eclipse brings new themes to conquer as it sets off the axis between Taurus/Scorpio, so from now until early 2023, if an individual in your inner circle didn’t know much about you, trust that they will know your name after this eclipse axis is through. Under this lunation, collaborations come easily, and you connect effortlessly with colleagues or authority figures. Charm and charisma get you quite far, but in the end you’re judged on pure talent. In this time you have the opportunity to reach a broad audience, and learning/sharing/teaching may entice you within a group younger than you. A friendship on the periphery may be lost or tested, or you may also hear of people gossiping behind your back. Because an Eclipse is a Full Moon on steroids, the culmination it brings can cut deep. Remember that it’s all about consistency when thinking about community. On the 22nd, the Sun enters Sagittarius and your 6th house of day to day work. This means that with Mercury and the Sun here, you will come to be very busy over the course of the next 4 weeks - especially in regards to your personal education.
Dates to watch; 4th, 9th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 29th.
Leo: July 23 - August 22
No more fence sitting, Leo. Your life requires you to make a decision and the key information is right before your eyes, everything eventually floats to the surface. Fixed signs such as yourself, can have a tough November because of the dense Scorpio/Taurus focus - and it begins with Mars merging with a New Moon in Scorpio, on the 4th occurring in your 4th house of family life. A lot of changes are coming toward your home life; and a move or shift in environment may surprise you when it finally eventuates, especially if it felt like it was not going to happen. You have been coming to terms with some underlying chaos, and you’ve actively tried to move away from it - yet somehow something (or someone) keeps pulling you back. This individual can be a manipulative fire sign or an emotionally unstable water sign. In the same merit, new partnership opportunities appear carrying you toward people who are beneficial for your growth. Venus and Pluto merge in Capricorn, hanging around in the holistic 6th house most of the month, helping you refine diet, exercise. There is an element of play in the 6th house and the place we are taken to both metaphorically and literally, can enable us to fully receive the holistic message our body needs to hear. Everything is relative, and everything is connected - the body speaks with the soul. On the 10th, Mercury and Mars meet, pushing you to propel - even when it's uncomfortable. It can feel like a slow acceleration, with emotions exploding onto the scene, when you thought you had it all ‘together’.
A few days later, Neptune in expressive Pisces forms a trine to the Scorpio Sun, unleashing sensitives as well as personal dogmas. There can be a successful reconciliation occurring in one area of your life, perhaps with a sibling or long term friend. Many of you have been actively attracting people who need help, who require therapy or who are interested in you for dubious reasons. The scorpion influence here can manifest erratically, don’t play into it. You are not a victim, and you’re not the provocateur either - move on if things are continually difficult with very little sunshine. Toward the end of the month, on the 19th, a profound Lunar Eclipse in Taurus opposes the Sun in your ambitious 10th house. Your financial outlook may appear more positive under this lunation as you take stock of your resources, talents and debt. Depending on your personal circumstances, there may also be a metamorphosis related to job title/career direction - I feel like many of you are done with an old way of life, and if this means letting go of a pay slip, so be it. It’s true that the Lunar Eclipse is often very emotional - as well as appearing like some sort of ‘dark night of the soul’. However, for you, there has already been a period of purging guilt and past problems over the course of late September and October. The minimalist approach in your new found lifestyle actually helps solidify the foundations you stand upon - and you can develop further endurance and strength, knowing you are not influenced by the crowd. On the 22nd, Sagittarius takes the reins, soothing your heart as it moves into the fun and fertile 5th house. There is much up for consideration over the next 4 weeks, take your time.
Dates to watch; 4th, 7th, 17th, 19th, 25th.
Virgo: August 23 - September 22
Clarity about external things may be hard to reach this month, Virgo. November proves to be intense and powerful - as the new eclipse axis of Taurus/Scorpio is introduced into the narrative. For you, a lot is expanded in the realms of work, daily routine, opportunity and confidence and this will continue to be the case until December this year. As you attempt to analyse and observe what is going on within your love life, a New Moon in Scorpio merges with the Sun and Mars rising in your communicative 3rd house on the 4th of the month. A lunation in the 3rd house can bring drama and chaos to how you respond and what you promote, so it's very much about being a woman/man of your word. An unusual perspective also surrounds this house, and friends may be especially useful when trying to decode a text, email or conversation. The 3rd house also modifies daily routines, so you may be going through some sort of domestic upheaval. A day later, Venus moves into fellow earth sign Capricorn and your romantic, flirty 5th house. We don’t need to speculate, we know that passions will be heightened but mainly behind closed doors. Capricorn can be notoriously private but super amorous behind closed doors. In the same way, you will encourage an individual's affection but prefer to keep it all to yourself, in those tightly held moments of your heart.
On the 6th, Mercury, your ruler, also joins this 3rd house of ‘learning’, deepening it’s experience in your life. Work can be very available this week and you’re recognised for your clever and convincing focus. There can be banter with friends that stems into original ideas and services to offer - as usual, you out of anyone know how to package it nicely and sell it to the eskimos. You are not overwhelmed by the monotonous tasks required to make something great - instead you are excited by the potential. Health can be doubtful this month as you burn the candle at both ends, it will be important to implement common sense to your diet. On the 10th, Mercury and Mars are on the go, looking for something to do. You can be especially dominating or forthright, making romantic partners feel as though it’s all a bit too pushy. If you can step back, you will appear less intimidating and more real. On the 19th, the magic Lunar Eclipse in Taurus occurs in your 9th house of personal beliefs, merging here with Uranus. The 9th house is expansive and rather philosophical, so you may be deep in the matrix of how certain experiences have moulded you into who you are today. A person may come into your life that for the most part, feels extravagant or unusual. Through them you are likely to enjoy increased social freedoms and you may learn a lot through your time together. There is some contraction/retraction that you face from either a Fire or Earth sign, and this can also test the picture you had in your mind of how things ‘ought to be’. On the 22nd, the mood changes considerably, as the Sun enters Sagittarius and your domestic 4th house. You will embrace the needs of others over the course of the next 4 weeks, as well as pay more attention to siblings, parents and grandparents. You seek to belong, to support, and here you’ll have exactly that chance to do both.
Dates to watch; 4th, 10th, 19th, 22nd, 30th.
Libra: September 23 - October 22
Long term strategy can get you out of a bind, Libra. As you expand and transmute your previous way of life, a new moment throughout November fruitions. A New Moon in Scorpio merges with the Sun in your 2nd house of finances on the 4th, met by Mars here, you recognise there is fertile ground to work with for financial progress. This supportive lunation can emphasise the need to push out of your comfort zone and to show the world your skills and services. It can be a perfect time to solidify a hobby - to make serious changes to your debt by consolidating cash and prioritising what needs to be done. Although this house can be viewed as boring, refining it can actually improve your life by leaps and bounds - because it represents respect for oneself, and honour in how you make your living. Venus and Pluto come together on the 6th in Capricorn, in the familiar 4th house of family. Many of you could be in a state of domestic bliss, either welcoming a new member into the family or cementing your relationship with someone who feels like they are family. There is abundance felt here, but the emotional rollercoaster that ‘family’ provides may leave you feeling shaky or uncomfortable. In some cases, we may feel like we regress back into our old conditionings - hiding away. Regardless, if someone has a truth they want to share, it is on you to listen.
Neptune in Pisces makes a trine to the Sun on the 12th, requiring thoughtful appreciation for the small things. There is symbolism coming up from this combination and the week can feel significantly spiritual or esoteric in nature. You are expressive in your work and there can be greater focus on connection, movement and meditation. On the 19th, a powerful and impacting Taurus Eclipse occurs in your mysterious 8th house, realigning you with a better mental outlook. An eclipse is like a Full Moon on steroids, so it's not unusual that emotions rise rapidly. The 8th house is comfortable with drama, after all, it looks after topics that invite it; intimacy, debt, shared finance and security. It can all mean something different to a person but for you in particular it will play out as a deep transformation of your personal relationship to money. How much is your time worth? Would you make a deal with the devil for copious amounts of cash, or are you too aligned to your craft to ‘sell out’. A stranger's generosity can shine through in an odd or baffling way - like someone finds your wallet and finds you on social media to give it back to you. The 8th house is unnerving because it wants to settle old debts - no matter how far off they seem to others. On the 22nd, the Sun ticks over into Sagittarius, activating the brilliant 3rd house of mental prowess. Business proposals may need some discrimination, simply because you don’t have time to pull off everything. Just be weary of falling into the trap of #cancelculture, as you never know when you’ll see that person on the ladder of life. In love, relationships tend to stabilise and reward you for the effort you put in.
Dates to watch; 4th, 8th, 10th, 19th, 20th.
Scorpio: October 23 - November 21
Birthday brat, tis the season, your season! November is special to you for many reasons, mostly (especially) because you bounce back from the year that’s flown before your eyes. Now, none of that matters - what came before, what happened last week, last month is forgotten as the Sun washes you a new. Energy is updated, emotions are heightened and you’re encouraged by those around you to let your true colours shine!The month begins, for you, with a powerful New Moon in your sign, merging with Mars and the Sun in your 1st house of personality. This will bring up themes of dependence and independence - and how far you’ve come on the scale of ‘self improvement’. You are a harsh judge of character, expecting the best not only from those close to you, but also from yourself. The 1st house defines image, personality, reputation - it is the core - the soul within the body. Leadership is expected in this cycle, as is strength and vitality of spirit. Mars in your sign is grand, almost blinding you with its power. In the first two weeks of the month, you will feel supported and emotionally secure - understanding for the most part, why you are so compelling to other people. On the 6th, Venus and Pluto shift into Capricorn and your communicative 3rd house, encouraging you to share your heart as well as your resources. You may be working hard around the home, or expanding a business that first started out as a hobby.
All month is incredibly poignant for self expression, and a fire or earth sign watches you blossom from the wings. In terms of romance, there are certain private explorations happening, confirming for you that an individual is either right or wrong. Mercury and Mars merge on the 1oth helping you secure some big moves. This conjunction squares off to Saturn meaning you may be feeling extremely restless or impulsive, at times seeking a fight just to burn some energy. There can be excessive emphasis on control or possessiveness, something you try hard to shake. This transit can re-introduce low self-esteem, so try and rise above the petty-ness some people seem to have copious amounts of time for. November is especially awkward timing for fixed signs such as yourself, as it introduces the new eclipse axis between Taurus and yourself. Lasting until early 2023, this influence intends to stir shit up - and do so it will. Your relationships, living conditions, personal arrangements and family circumstances are about to switch up in a major way - threatening to destroy what you think you know of ‘reality’. This can be viewed objectively - only after you have weathered the storm, so for now all I can say is bunker down - ultimately this is a diamond in the rough. Tests may begin soon after the 19th, when a Taurus Lunar eclipse moves into your 7th house of relationships - showing you what is and isn’t good enough anymore. Naturally an eclipse can feel chaotic and tense, so don’t be afraid of the feelings that are blurted out! You are cleansing the heart chakra but first you may need to accept a little word vomit, revealing truths held for some time can only be good right?! The 7th house does rock partnerships, but only those on wonky footing. It represents commitment, marriage and also business/collaborative journeys. Life will be filled with desire, touching back and forth into reality. On the 22nd, crisis is averted when the Sun leaves your sign to enter Sagittarius and the detached 2nd house of service and finance. Jumping out of comfort zones is natural to you, and in order to settle something financially, you would jump through hoops. Owing someone is not in your character, so you can expect debts to be cleared and stature to be reinstated.
Dates to watch; 4th, 7th, 12th, 19th, 23rd.
Sagittarius: November 22 - December 21
The invisible turns visible, Sagittarius. November is about a combination of things - communication, clarity and consciousness. You seek to align all three within your heart, so that you can set about the adventure of the next year with a free heart. Your birthday is around the corner, enchaining the mood and helping you take a moment for thorough introspection. Your confidence in the future is building as you take on certain projects that can promote you - increasing your repertoire. The cycle has been long and monotonous but it changes around this month, thanks to a new set of eclipses in the Taurus/Scorpio axis. Let’s begin at the start, on the 4th when a potent New Moon in Scorpio merges with Mars and shifts gear in your spiritual 12th house. Overall, you are a perceptive person knowing when someone is being phony or fake, but the last while something has skewed your visions. This lunation draws you back into your soul, back through the looking glass, vividly expressing to you what is and what isn’t. Through the 12th house embrace, you are able to forgive - either a water or fire individual, or yourself for succumbing to the same depths as them. The 12th house is the resting place for secrecy, privacy - spirituality - it is deeply esoteric, and in Scorpio it knows when the time is up. It senses when the veil is thin. On the 6th, Venus and Pluto meet in Capricorn, and your financial 2nd house, bringing good news about cash flow. You may be keenly aware of dressing the ‘part’ for a job interview, date or meeting.
The 2nd house may magnify where you’re giving away power in terms of your finances, where you are overspending unnecessarily or where you lack awareness in resolving certain debts. This phase can overlap with other areas of your life, quickly dampening the mood if not taken care off. Mercury and Mars appear to overwhelm you on the 10th with news from a loved one - complicating domestic life. If there was a previous strain with a member of the family it may be accentuated now, but you aren’t panicked like you have been in the past. You let the chips fall where they may, knowing in your heart that you have been emotionally fair. Pleasant moments can come from friends or roommates, often only taking one introduction to open your world up to more like-minded people. More than ever, finding your ‘tribe’ or the people you connect deeply with has been on top of your list - resonating with your strong sense of nurturing. On the 19th, a transformational Taurus Lunar Eclipse merges with Uranus, the planet of shock and surprise. Occurring in your 6th house of psyche, life long work and wellbeing, you begin to pay attention to the origin of things in your daily life. The internal world will be just as important as the physical - and there can be a big reality check in terms of career direction. There is drama associated with this eclipse, and you may have to sacrifice something good, for something great. The 6th house covers a myriad of ‘get well soon’ themes - and can manifest pain physically with an ache or tingle in the body that speaks of something much more intuitively held. I would pick up a copy of Louise Hay’s book ‘You can heal your life’ and start there if you are interested in exploring more. Don’t overextend yourself with home improvements or group activities, instead accommodate time to meet your own needs, peacefully, calmly. On the 22nd, Birthday season begins when the Sun shifts into your sign. Pushing certain boundaries can create fresh resources for the next 4 weeks, so change up the routine. Love weaves through your life, breaking down as many roadblocks as possible.
Dates to watch; 4th, 10th, 19th, 22nd, 30th.
Capricorn: December 22 - January 19
Reclaim the pieces you’ve given out for free, Capricorn. November reinstates your focus on building up personal possession as well as maintaining material worth. These things may seem silly to other people, but for you, give a sense of purpose and stability. Pursuing what matters and discounting idle chatter (no matter how much it feels real) will help you undertake this powerful, transformative month ahead. On the 4th, a New Moon in Scorpio merges with the Sun + Mars, in your social 11th house. This cycle attracts strong friendships as well as strong critics - something you’re usually very alert for. There can be a false sense of confidence as you indulge fake friends whom you’ve only known a short while, leaving the real ones in the dark. Relationships are tested in Scorpio Season, if you don’t bite back, your character will remain untarnished. This will support you in the first two weeks of the month, encouraging popularity as you share and grow with others. You are richly rewarded on the 6th, when Venus settles into your sign, where it will stay until mid-December. Merging with ambitious Pluto here, it’s evident this energy will serve you well. A romantic partner may be incredibly validating, helping you express yourself, no holds barred.
On the 10th, Mars and Mercury merge whilst squaring off to Saturn, your ruler, in Aquarius. There can be a moment of contraction associated with your personal finances - especially if a proposition/collaboration falls through suddenly. Some of you may have been going above and beyond for business partners/colleagues, carrying them through tough times, only to witness them desert you when you need them! The universe is tweaking your foundations, and making sure the people you carry into 2022 with you are solid enough - true to their word. No more hanger ons! In many ways, this year has helped you to find your voice on what you enjoy learning, teaching and doing - truly. This is confirmed in a rather symbolic way, on the 19th, when a unique Lunar Eclipse in sister-sign Taurus, shifts into the romantic and fertile 5th house. Ego steps aside on this lunation and you let someone else take the lead for once. Natural talents can contribute to some sort of personal income now, if you feel so inclined to share them of course. The 5th house is expansive, but it requires a positive attitude if you wish to see some success. Most importantly there is a sense of freedom and optimism in your personal life that builds further independence, in who you are as a partner, friend and colleague. On the 22nd, the Sun moves into Sagittarius and colours your dreamworld with the 12th house brush. You can tap into your eccentric side, attracting more vibrancy into your life by simply being you. Privacy and quiet can make this a highly inventive period - authenticity is what matters most now.
Dates to watch; 4th, 6th, 17th, 27th.
Aquarius: January 20 - February 18
The windows open one at a time, Aquarius. The year has been big on exploration, as you pursued some long held dreams with the support of Jupiter and Saturn in your sign. November has many possibilities, all making your vision brimming with confidence. A New Moon in Scorpio merges with the Sun and Mars in your ambitious 10th house. Career performance is a big theme in the first two weeks, and you’ll be asked to review your status honestly. There can be competition in the 10th house, highlighting where you think you’re good, but where someone else may be better. Anything you’ve been working on privately can pay off in the next 4 weeks, but it may still mean that personal interests go on the back burner until this does eventuate. Security can be a driving force which is unusual for you, preferring the ‘experience’ rather than the ‘material’. However, if 2021 has taught you one thing, and it’s the need to possess certain valuables for those ‘rainy’ lockdown days. Most Aquarius have a certain way of attracting money, and often they won't be found in a boring 9-5 office job, this therefore means that through 2022, expanding the (creative) business you put your blood, sweat and tears into is set to see an accumulation of popularity. On the 6th, Venus and Pluto dance together in Capricorn and your spiritual 12th house, helping you raise the vibrations in your life through movement, meditation and community. A love may embrace you fully, encouraging healing through conversation - or even therapy.
A Mars-Mercury conjunction on the 10th can feel harsh, or perhaps just too busy to notice what’s going on amongst the crowd. You are preoccupied, speaking to a sibling with a sharp tongue. This may get you in trouble, so hold fire on the rapid comebacks. Watch for over indulgence or borrowing cash that you can’t pay back. As on the 12th, when Neptune trines the Scorpio Sun we can be disillusioned with our view of money, or perhaps on what we think we are ‘owed’. On the 19th, a powerful new set of eclipses are introduced into the narrative, bouncing back between Taurus and Scorpio, the next 2 years represents themes such as sex, obsession, life and death. This means that fixed signs such as yourself, will really go through the mix from now until 2023. Don’t fret, you’ve got time to root yourself to nature and flesh out some very personal dilemmas, with concentrated focus it's evident through this eclipse process you will bloom. The Lunar Eclipse in Taurus merges with Uranus in your 4th house of family on the 19th, giving incentive to domestic nourishment. Saturn pushes you to meet your responsibilities to the best of your ability, and you may show up for a parent in a really wholesome way. There can be side effects from the 4th house, like feelings of disappointment or resentment that stem from childhood traumas. If family members or even long term partners have been acting unusual, you may come to some sort of crossroads. Any set up that feels confining will be broken down, you are either staying or going. The attitude you have towards your living conditions is set to change in a very dramatic way, so expect anything to transpire, especially if you’ve been ‘wishing’ it too. On the 22nd, the mood changes significantly as the Sun leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius in your 11th house of network.
Dates to watch; 5th, 17th, 19th, 23rd, 25th.
Pisces: February 19 - March 20
Keep things framed in your mind, Pisces. Domestically, this month magnifies your life and helps you sort through the behaviour you’ve unconsciously acted on. November is about reading the room, and knowing when to share yourself fully and when to step back from illusive characters you’re so good at picking up. This is accentuated when a Scorpio New Moon merges with Mars and the Sun on the 4th, in your 9th house of philosophy. Encouraged by the sense of adventure the last weeks of the year possess, you are stepping out of your comfort zone. There is a lot of joy surrounding you, even though others may appear oblivious to it. You may seek a wide audience to show off what you’ve learnt - and there is a new area of life developing, one where you study, teach or explore themes to do with health, spirituality and meditation. Venus and Pluto join together in your social 11th house in the earthy sign of Capricorn, embracing the idea that friends can become family. This cycle will make you especially compassionate, perhaps volunteering to work within the community or just showing up more vulnerable for a friend in need. The 11th house can tempt you to escape from reality, especially if things have been tense in a romantic relationship. At times, you are quick to join the flock, seldom thinking about how it will impact you later on.
On the 12th, Neptune in your sign trines the Scorpio Sun emotionally, securing and supporting you. The cosmos asks you to surrender to the healing that is available, and that may come in a myriad of ‘day to day’ ways. Exercise, reading or just one time in nature can help you deconstruct some of the unhealthy attachments you hold onto. Releasing control over this is necessary if you wish Neptune to show you what is illusionary. This transit is also about loving and respecting yourself, you don’t need to nag someone into wanting to be with you. Stand alone in that power that you are enough. That is really what November underlines for you. On the 19th, an influential Lunar Eclipse merges with eccentric Uranus, in your communicative 3rd house. Counseling, psychology, research and consulting come under this 3rd house guise and you may attempt to strike a more even life-work balance. The benefits gained from saying how you feel, when you feel it can support you through this powerful lunation. Within the 3rd house, you are keenly aware of personal dreams, and there can be an element of self confidence thanks to the shock-value planet of Uranus so close to this moon. Life seems almost panoramic in this week of November, helping you see a gamut of possibilities that were not there in 2020. On a psychological level, you seek freedom, often running far from commitments that tie you down. The fixed energy that the Taurus/Scorpio axis brings from now until 2023, means that you will potentially be more hungry for experiences that bind you to certain people, places and circumstances. There is a certain maturity and tolerance that has come from 2021, so keep that same energy if you do hear idle gossiping around this date. Rise above it! Sagittarius season begins on the 22nd, shifting into the academic, ambitious 10th house. An incentive to self-discipline will be felt through career, and authority figures may take on a harsh but fair stance.
Dates to watch; 4th, 14th, 19th, 22nd.