In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, alchemy and astrology shared a common language of the planets which had roles in both of these ancient arts.
Here is a great YouTube video lecture on the subject of Alchemy by Ann Baring, author of The Dream of the Cosmos.
November is a much calmer month than October except for those of you who were impacted by the October Eclipses.
The highlights this month are:
The New Moon on the 13th is probably the most important New Moon of 2023. It is conjunct Uranus and that could indicate unexpected, disruptive events.
Venus entering Libra, its home sign, on the 8th could bring some healing to the erratic energy because of the Libra eclipse of Oct 14.
Mars opposite Uranus on Nov 11. This is explosive. Be careful and cautious and don’t take risks a week before or a week after the 11th.
Mars and Venus are in their own home signs of Scorpio and Libra. The aggression of Mars could be redirected to creating beauty.
Dates to Watch
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant heet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below. If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.
Nov 3 – Sun Opposite Jupiter at 10 degrees of Scorpio/Taurus. You tend to exaggerate today. You are telling some tall stories that aren’t exactly true. But they could be entertaining. You get a boost of confidence, but if you are a Jupiter type you could become boastful and obnoxious.
Venus Opposite Neptune at 25 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. You feel dreamy and exotic. You could drink or spend too much. There is an inability to see things clearly, especially around love, beauty and romance. You are very susceptible today to someone giving bad advice. Check the facts before you act. Don’t borrow or lend money today, you are too confused to make a rational decision.
Nov 4 – Saturn turns direct at 0 degrees of Pisces. Saturn entered Pisces on March 7, 2023. Pisces is a difficult place for Saturn because Pisces is about the imagination and unlike Saturn doesn’t like boundaries. Saturn has been moving retrograde since mid-June 2023. You may have felt that you were going nowhere in your career or getting things accomplished. Pisces is amorphous and confusing, so we may have problems during this time figuring out what is real. Wait a few weeks and you will be able to start manifesting your dreams.
Mercury Opposite Uranus at 21 Scorpio/Taurus. Be careful of temperamental flare-ups. This is not a good time for important conversations or negotiations as you may just become irritated.
Nov 5 – Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM. Turn your clocks back 1 hour.
Nov 6 – Venus Trine Pluto at 28 Virgo/Capricorn. This is a great aspect for having a party, making a new friend or for romantic happiness. Take advantage of this day and try to heal a relationship.
Mercury Trine Neptune at 25 Scorpio/Pisces. This is a positive aspect for beneficial conversations, interviews and correspondence. You could receive good news from far away. Things that had been hidden could be revealed today.
Nov 8 – Venus Enters Libra until December 4. Venus will shine brightly now because she is in her home sign. Look for benefits in relationships and it’s a good day to beautify your home and your body. This can bring harmony to the world that was thrown out of balance by the October Eclipses.
Nov 10 – Mercury enters Sagittarius until Dec 1. Your mind is wide open, optimistic and receptive to many possible new interests.
Mercury Square Saturn at 0 Degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces. You can’t enjoy all of the Sagittarius energy today, because you have responsibilities. Sagittarius wants to play, but Saturn here is saying get serious.
Nov 11 – Mars Opposite Uranus at 21 Scorpio/Taurus. You can become very rash and thoughtless and that can lead to accidents if you aren’t careful. Try to slow down and use self-control in your relationships with others as this aspect can be erratic and explosive.
Nov 13 – New Moon at 20 Scorpio. This is a complex New Moon as it is conjunct with Uranus. Also Mars is opposite Uranus which makes this the most exciting New Moon of the year. Watch for shocking, sudden rebellious events. Scorpio wants to investigate hidden matters, Uranus wants to discover new things and Mars wants to lash out at everyone. There could be violence in some parts of the world.
Sun Opposite Uranus at 21 Scorpio/Taurus. Someone in your environment could be cranky today. Try to be patient with this person.
Nov 17 – Mars Trine Neptune at 25 Scorpio/Pisces. You are very intuitive today and all the stuff that was bothering you tends to fade.
Sun Trine Neptune at 25 Scorpio/Pisces. This is a good day for love and romance but you could be too idealistic. You could have faith in the outcome of your efforts or total self-delusion.
Nov 18 – Sun Conjunct Mars at 25 Scorpio. You could have some conflict today. Mars is the warrior, so you could have a dispute or your mate just may growl at you. This aspect also helps you to focus your desires.
Nov 22 – Sun enters Sagittarius until December 21. We now have the Sun, Mercury and Mars in Sagittarius. This is a good period for having an adventure and for the expansion of the mind through education or travel.
Nov 23 – Thanksgiving Day
Sun Square Saturn at 0 degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces. There may be a grouchy old uncle at your Thanksgiving dinner. Ignore him.
Sagittarius can be very exuberant, but Saturn is saying not so fast. There is some adversity to overcome before you can run off exploring. Saturn wants to know if all of your wild Sagittarian plans are productive.
Nov 24 – Mars enters Sagittarius until January 5 2024. Mars rules Aries a fire sign and Sagittarius is also a fire sign so sparks could fly during this time. There could be more strife and battles in your home life or in the outer world.
Nov 25 – Mars Square Saturn at 0 degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces. You could have some burdensome obligations during the next couple of weeks which could interfere with your freedom. Just grin and bear it.
Nov 27 – Full Moon at 4 Gemini. This is a playful Full Moon. Keep an open mind and relax. The following aspect will impact this Full Moon.
Mercury Square Neptune at 24 Sagittarius/Pisces. You are now the victim of very fuzzy thinking. It’s good for the imagination but not a good time to travel.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:
JUPITER this month is moving retrograde from 10 to 7 degrees of Taurus. He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024. Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.
SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month Saturn turns direct on Nov 4 at 0 degrees of Pisces. He will only move on to 1 degree this month. Saturn rules your material world and especially your career. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 0 to 3 degrees of Pisces, or 28 or 29 degrees of Aquarius you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces. Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.
URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and will move from 21 to 20 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (19 to 22 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and moves from 25 to 24 degrees of Pisces. If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 22 to 27 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024. This month Pluto is retrograde He will stay at 28 degrees of Capricorn all month. He moves back into Aquarius in Nov 2024. Pluto grinds away at our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 26 to 29 degrees of Capricorn and 0 degrees of Aquarius. Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.
Enjoy this month.
Janet Kane