For the week of November 13th thru the 20th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:
Aries
Having Saturn, Neptune and Chiron walking the halls of Aries these days can feel weighty at times. Weighty, draining and wreaking of doubt and doom. Aries is rarely pessimistic, but with these three breathing down your neck it’s all you can do to maintain your natural optimism and verve And then Jupiter entered Leo last Summer and promised to make you a super star. There is hope after all. Or so you thought. But there was a catch. The truth is, Jupiter could handle all those guys in the halls tripping you up and getting in the way, and even make them your allies. But not until you are willing to relinquish your over-riding desire to be first in line, and best in show. Aries shows her best side when she naturally steps into her role as the hero, without expecting any reward or recognition. It’s simply because that is who you are when the spotlight veers away. It’s not the accolades or the rewards that make you a hero, it’s how you show up every day of your life. It’s about being responsible when no one is watching. It’s about being a mensch. Because that is who you are when the veneer is stripped away. A mensch with a heart of gold.
Taurus
As Venus finally stations on Friday ending her retrograde phase, she strolls in bearing party favors and all sorts of treats. Some may not show up for the party (there is a lot of flu going around), but you are, and Venus is in a festive mood, and ready to rock ’n roll. And one of the reasons she’s so excited is because she sees the potential that is unfolding before you. It may at times be daunting. But you are being called to fulfill your true destiny. And in order to do this well, you are going to be required to let go of certain things that you’ve been holding on to, that in a way, are only holding you back. It’s understandable. These may be things that you have had with you for years! They not only bring emotional comfort and support, these are the very things that have defined you up until now. The things that made you special. But now you are being asked to rebuild your image, in a way that is even more authentic, and freer to fully express your true self, as well as your potential. There may be some doors closing, but that is only to make it easier to see the one that is opening up in front of you.
Gemini
On Friday, Mercury finally stationed, ending its retrograde phase. But not without leaving a few booby traps hidden in the rafters, and underneath your feet. Mercury still has a few tricks up his sleeves before he is finished. This retrograde phase has been one heck of a trip. And even if Mercury decides not to break a few more things on his way out the door, we’re all a little racked with PTSD as we emerge from the dual retrogrades. Just know that despite whatever fears or dread are continuing to linger, it will come to naught. Therefore hold fast. It will soon become evident that there is much more to feel optimistic about than we had previously thought. We’ve just become so accustomed to things going south, it’s hard to imagine that there is a whole world out there just waiting for you. In the mean time focus on what is right in front of you. For that is where you are needed. There are a few puzzles and chores to be figured out this week. And you won’t want to leave them lying around. You’ll want them out of the way, now that things are sort of returning to normal again.
Cancer
Where have you been pouring all of your resources down the drain? And perhaps even at the expense of more important priorities? It may seem like there are unlimited resources, but that is only an illusion, what with Jupiter gallivanting in Leo these days. And with the South Node also in Leo, money may come in, but it can go out just as easily. Same with your time. Time is also a precious commodity when used wisely and judiciously. If you find yourself over-extended or over-committed, use Mars in Leo to motivate you to find creative ways to balance the books. Do think generously. Do be optimistic, but also temper some of the Jupiter in Leo enthusiasm with some sound judgment in order to make the most of the Jupiter transit in Leo. Ultimately your self-worth and esteem are being cultivated under the influence of Jupiter, and investments made when Jupiter are in Leo usually bear fruit. But there are some exceptions with Jupiter conjunct the South Node, which asks you to address whatever it is that has caused the sacred cycle of giving and receiving to become imbalanced or over-inflated. Sometimes it’s as simple as being willing to ask for and then accept help when it is needed.
Leo
Perhaps due to circumstances beyond your control, you are feeling compelled to redefine who you are. This is not about a total makeover, but it does involve some sort of reckoning and release, in order for this new identity, this new Self be able to take up residence. Jupiter is asking you to think wider, broader, perhaps beyond your previous ideas of who you thought you were, and who you are now. But in order to do this well with the South Node also in your sign, you are going to have to put something aside. Pride? An old identity or role that is no longer valid for who you are now? Like shedding skins, the South Node is trying to reveal your true identity beneath all the posturing and proving to the world that you are a rock star. You don’t need to prove it. Just be it. And the South Node is here to remind you that you cannot do this all on your own. That includes the rest of the band, your partners and collaborators, as well as the audience. Let your true self shine like the Sun. But you cannot do this on your own.
Virgo
On Friday, Mercury finally stations, ending its wretched retrograde. But not without throwing a few more monkey wrenches into the mix while on his way out the door. The broken technology, the dreads, the mixed messages, everything that could possibly go wrong circulating around in your head. The only way through it, is through it. Mercury attempts to make one final square to Pluto as he turns around. But this is more of a threat than a reality. And as Mercury gradually begins to get into his groove once again over the next few weeks, it will also bring an element of normalcy that seemed previously to be lacking. In the mean time, there are puzzles to be solved, and important decisions to be made. It may take a few minutes to sort out the mess that Mercury left behind. But that’s where you are right now. The sorting out stage. Make the calls, get your schedule on track, and make sure you’re paying attention to those tricky details. It may feel like a lot going into the week. But when all is said and done, you’ll be the better for it. Out of the headache of the doing, comes the relief of a job well done.
Libra
Your hopes for the future may seem to be fading. Friends seem to be moving on. Associations changing. However this is less about your aspirations fading, as they are being readjusted. The old bucket lists that seemed so compelling 10/20 years ago, may now seem impractical. Situations change. And we adjust accordingly. But there is something more to this process. For by letting go of the dreams of the past, we’re making room for even better things to come in. For this is not just about adjusting our hopes and aspirations for the future. This is about bringing ourselves more in alignment with something that appears to be a higher purpose. Something that fulfills the yearnings of the soul, as well as your ego. We just can’t quite see the bigger picture here. So the adjustments we are being asked to make are more about bringing your ego’s desires more in alignment with this higher purpose that is sitting in the wings, orchestrating the proceedings. Therefore let go of old wishes of dreams long past. This is not about moving on. It’s about making more space for your true purpose and destiny.
Scorpio
Goals can change in this weather. But do not doubt yourself. Jupiter, high and illustrious is shining a light on you and your potential. In fact, Jupiter wants you to expand your horizons along with your expectations. But in order to do this well, you are being asked to put some things aside, which have more to do with motivation, such as the Why. It may seem as if life is a winding road. You set goals. You pursue them. Some come to fruition, while others don’t. Just know that at this time, even if it seems as if you some how lost your way, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In some way you are needing to get into alignment with your true purpose. And if something is detracting you from that, or leading you astray. it’s just not going to work right now. And again, explore your why here. With Mars, Jupiter and the South Node all converging this week, motivation, growth, potential, and karma are also converging, bringing you places you might not have ever imagined yourself going in the past. Trust the process. There is more here than meets the eye.
Sagittarius
In some way you are being asked to have faith that you are moving in the right direction, even if it doesn’t seem so at the moment. We cannot always see the bigger picture. We may think we are supposed to be going in a certain direction, only to discover that the path you were following has taken a detour. The detour itself may not be the final destination. But it is trying to inspire you and show you something that you were not able to see before. That’s because it required you to suspend some previous perceptions or beliefs that were some how getting in the way of progress. Trust the process. And trust your inner knowing. The correct guides will arrive as needed. But in order to recognize them, you are going to have to leave some of your previous judgments behind. This clears the way for you to recognize the true path when it does arrive.
Capricorn
There is a lot of promise in the Mars/Jupiter/Node conjunction in Leo this week. This is about expanding your potential. Making wise investments in the future. And possibly receiving some fortunate compensation due you from the past. But it can also point to areas where you may have become over-extended. In which case you might want to ask yourself where you can cut back in order to restore the balance, or reset the ledger sheets. This may or may not be financial. It’s about that sacred cycle of reciprocity between giving and receiving. Where there are imbalances, this is a reminder to set things straight again. This can also be about the ways that you may have been twisting yourself in a knot trying to sell a product or a service. But rather than trying to be something that you think others might want or need, this is about you believing in what you have to offer others. If you believe in the value of who you are or what you have to offer others, the rest of the world will believe you as well.
Aquarius
On Friday, Mercury stations finally ending its retrograde phase. And thankfully so! That was a mean one. But note that it’s not quite over. On Friday, both Mercury and Venus are standing still, and so it will still be difficult to get things moving just yet. And Mercury’s square to Pluto threatens to throw a few more shenanigans into the works. He’s not quite through. And it could take a few weeks for Mercury and Venus to pick up speed again. They are also retracing their steps, which gives us permission to reconsider important decisions. In the mean time, the convergence of Mars, Jupiter and the South Node in Leo are asking you to be willing to release certain expectations of others, in order to be able to see their true value. This allows you to make more conscious co-equal relationships with others. Jupiter in Leo aims to improve your relationships. Sometimes the best way to do so, is by accepting people where they are, instead of what you want them to be.
Pisces
What might you be willing to give up in order to more fully invest in your own healing journey? Previous expectations? Previous judgments? Prior disappointments? By holding on to old expectations and built up resentments, you could be tainting the pool, preventing you from seeing the potential that is sitting right there in front of you. When speaking of your healing journey, this is not just about physical healing, this is also about emotional and psychological healing as well, and the whole mind/body continuum that helps to support these. Oftentimes we work so hard to make other people notice us and our progress that we lose sight of the journey that gets you there. Mars/Jupiter and the South Node are rewriting the script, so that you will be more open to those things that will best support your own individual healing process. Have faith and trust the process. In some way you are needing to shed some old skins in order to find yourself in the process.