© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter November 2015
by Sally Shotwell
November 1, Mercury(our thought processes) joins the Sun(our consciousness) in watery, intense Scorpio offering us his assistance in our processing of the information recently gleaned from Saturn’s stay in this sign. Saturn, taskmaster that he is, created a situation which had the feel that we were engaged in a Ph.D. program in Depth Psychology using our own unconscious as a curriculum. Congratulations! We gained insights into ourselves and freedom from previously concealed aspects of our psyche which have been fouling us up. Positive inner resources are now acknowledged allowing us to take advantage of welcome gifts we were clueless about.
November 2, we should benefit from our increased self-confidence when loving Venus and passionate Mars join together in earthy, modest Virgo to do a graceful minuet. They have a special relationship and this influence emphasizes balance and harmony. How refreshing!
The atmosphere becomes more charged November 11 when Mercury(our communication) holds hands with the Sun in Scorpio opposite the New Moon(new beginnings) in earthy, resistant Taurus. The Sabian Symbol states, “A parrot repeats the conversation he has overheard; the capacity to transmit transcendental knowledge.” This knowledge is only available when we break through our collective mind set which may be threatening but necessary.
Where do we seek out information?
Where do we find information which offers us solace?
On this note, let’s look at the profound placement of two planets who are really getting on each other’s nerves. Saturn, we know, means business and values order. He is now in fiery, belief-oriented Sagittarius and may feel the need to organize our philosophical and spiritual orientation along conservative lines.
Dreamy Neptune, on the other hand, is in his own watery, illusory sign of Pisces and strives to guide us to a transcendant state which may border on the delusional. The philosopher/astrologer Dane Rudyar suggested that for our purposes we divide the concept of time into generic “objective” time and “individual” time. Objective Time is the domain of Saturn and is measured by the calendar which orders our practical lives. Individual Time is experienced as an organic, psychic feeling involving altered states such as dreams, meditation and other times when we’re released from our ego. It’s helpful for us to remember that over-identifying with the lure of “security” or the promise of “escapism” side tracks us from our task of reconciling our rational and inspirational natures so that we can be in touch with our actual existence.
Neptune goes forward November 18 increasing his impact which promises to enhance our intuition, dreams and expectations. He sometimes promotes deception, so it’s good to be alert to any situation which seems iffy. Mercury(the Trickster) enters fiery, adventurous Sagittarius two days later(11/20) and is quickly joined there by the Sun on the 22nd. This combination should generate optimism which we parlay into plans for our future and incorporating our deepest values when making choices.
The November 25 Full Moon(culmination) in airy, social Gemini has a Sabian Symbol urging us to embrace our honored traditions to foster a sense of continuity in our lives. “Holly and Mistletoe awake old memories of Christmas; a longing for the pre-intellectual state of consciousness.” We sometimes forget that these rituals really touch our feeling/emotional core which resonates with our mind/body connection. They’re all wired together so we pay a price when we ignore or deny any component.
Do we have traditions or rituals which nurture our connection to our feeling self?
Should we create a tradition for ourselves which feeds our soul?
November 26 is Thanksgiving Day and gives us an opportunity to practice our groundedness. Saturn and Neptune clash so we’re well served by approaching every interaction with a kind detachment and perhaps, an exit strategy if things get tense. The spirit of the holiday still fills us with gratitude for all life offers us so we come out ahead of the game!
Happy Thanksgiving and Blessings!
Sally Shotwell is a life-long student of esoteric spirituality with a super-natural curiosity and an undying thirst for knowledge. Her focus on studies in Astrology have spanned decades, and have included studying with Mario C. Veo, John Joseph, Mark Husson and C. A. Brooks.
