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AstroTrends for November & December 2007 : Overview
Note: all times mentioned in this article are New Zealand Daylight Times (13 hours ahead of GMT), unless otherwise stated.
Fasten your seat belts folks, there may be turbulent waters ahead! Mars the planet that governs passion, drive - and anger - moved into the emotional sign of Cancer at the end of September. Normally its passage through a sign is approximately 6 weeks; but on 15th November Mars reaches a point in its orbit around the Sun that, from our perspective on Earth, appears to come to a standstill and move back, retracing a path just travelled.
There may be many ways Mars retrograding through Cancer can operate. If you have the sign of Cancer emphasised in your chart - for example, your Sun-sign, rising sign or Moon in that sign - this transit will be strongly felt. Normally a sign that expresses their emotions freely, with Mars retrograde, feelings and emotions my be 'put on hold', turned inward, introspective - which sometimes can not be particularly healthy, for it is the natural desire of Mars to be active and direct. On a more positive note, Mars retrograde can signify an opportunity to explore your emotions, to revisit past feelings and experiences and learn from them - and to let go of past hurts and anger.
When Mars retrogrades back into the late degrees of Gemini on 1st January, this marks a time of being able to voice any concerns, to share your experiences with others - or simply to record your journey so that others may also learn from you. On 29th January, Mars comes to a standstill once more, but now with the past behind and the future looking more positive; with your thoughts clear, your motivation is now to re-enter the emotional waters of Cancer once more with eyes wide open and eager to experience the positive side of the emotions.
Meanwhile, all star sign Sagittarians can start celebrating birthdays from the 23rd November – at 5.51 am to be exact – as the Sun enters their sign. For this month* all new babies born on that day, but before 5.51 am will be Scorpio star-signs – the changeover point commonly referred to as being “on the cusp”.
Since June 2007, Uranus the planet celebrating independence and change, has been retrograde, retracing its steps through the 19th to 15th degrees of Pisces. If your birthday falls between 5th-10th of March and June, 7th-12th September or 6th-11th December, this transit would have been stirring up new found desires for freedom, to strike out on an independent path or to take up a new hobby or interest that brings out all that is new, innovative and original in the way you view the world. From 24th November when Uranus moves forward in the zodiac it will be time to start acting on those inner desires, to step out with a sense of purpose and be the person you want to be. For many, this may be a very disruptive time - gaining new found independence often accompanies leaving familiar associations and surroundings. But exciting - go for it!
Falling across the Gemini/Sagittarius axis the full moon this month is at its closest to Earth while aligned with the Sun. The gravitational effects of this relationship are strongly felt, reflected by not only the changing ocean tides but the pull between our human moods and emotions - as generally experienced at the time of every full moon. But each month the full moon highlights both the sun and moon across different zodiac signs, directing their respective energies in constantly changing and evolving ways. Expressed through the Gemini/Sagittarius signs, the desire for travel, networking and general freedom of movement is heightened and enhanced.
An interesting little pas de deux occurs with Jupiter, the planet of
expansion entering the more pragmatic territory of Capricorn; at the same time
as Saturn the planet of contraction (and ruler of Capricorn) prepares its
retrograde journey back through the early degrees of Virgo.
'Cautious optimism' would be Jupiter's catch-cry for the ensuing year - which is
not the most comfortable of places to be for this larger-than-life planetary
influence. But for the earth signs - Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn - Jupiter's
transit could well herald a most beneficial time. Expansion and growth is what
Jupiter does best - with the Capricorn influence showing that success comes only
through careful planning and preparation.
Saturn emphasises the need for careful planning; its retrograde motion can bring frustration for those wanting to establish a business or any new enterprise; its retrograde motion indicating the need to go back over plans made thus far, check the foundations are stable and your support people well organised and aware of their respective roles.
All star sign Capricorns can start celebrating birthdays from the 22nd December – at 7.09 pm to be exact – as the Sun enters their sign. For this month* all new babies born on that day, but before 7.09 pm will be Sagittarius star-signs – the changeover point commonly referred to as being “on the cusp”.
*Note: Because of earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun, the time and date differs from year to year. Would you like to find out more - make a start with my articles Born on the Cusp - which star sign am I? and Star Sign columns - what can they tell us?
Born on the cusp? I am happy to advise you whether you are one sign or the other. All I need is your time, date and place of birth - contact me by phone or email for this free service.
© Carol Squires 2007
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