As you will see, this is
a very intense astrological week. Luckily Mercury will be turning Direct on
Monday. This will help to smooth over any communication issues that we may have
been happening. The entire week will be under the influence of the Venus/Saturn
and Mars/Pluto conjunctions that will be occurring on Monday and Tuesday.
Please be sure to read those entries because their Astrological energies will
take a while to dissipate. Of course, everybody is fascinated by the Full Moon
and Lunar Eclipse in Gemini on Wednesday!!
My Schedule:
Monday
& Thursdays –
Phone/Skype. Intuitive Astrology Readings, Life Coaching, Hypnosis, &
Remote Reiki Sessions.
Tuesdays – Introductory Astrology Readings at Spirit
Dancer 125 S. Winooski Ave in Burlington, VT.
Wednesday
& Fridays –
Intuitive Astrology Readings, Life Coaching, Hypnosis, & Reiki Sessions at
161 North Street in Burlington, VT. I have appointments between 2-7pm, so please give me a call to
schedule. It is a two-story white house
and there is ample parking in the back.
Current Planetary Positions:
Please reference the Blog entry on the date the planet
went into that sign for an explanation.
Sun: Scorpio 10/22–11/21, Sagittarius 11/21-12/21
Moon: Changes signs (approximately) every 2 ½ days.
Mercury: Scorpio 11/14-12/10
Venus: Scorpio 11/21-12/15
Mars: Capricorn 11/16-12/25
Jupiter: Gemini 6/12/12-6/27/13
Saturn: Scorpio 10/5/12-12/24/14
Uranus: Aries 3/11/11-5/16/2018
Neptune: Pisces 2/3/12-3/31/25
Pluto: Capricorn until 1/20/24
Chiron: Pisces 2/8/11-4/18/2018
Current Retrograde Planets:
Please reference the Blog entry on the date the planet
went Retrograde for an explanation.
Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio 11/6/12-11/26/12!!
Uranus Retrograde in Aries on 7/13/12-12/13/12
Jupiter Retrograde in Gemini on 10/4/12-1/30/13
Coming Up: Mercury in Scorpio turns Direct on Monday 11/26 at 5:48pm
EST!!
Keep in mind
while you read this Blog that I include the time that a transit will be exact
so that you can see when it waxes and then when it starts to wane. The effects of a transit are often felt as
long as a day or two (or even longer).
The energy is usually felt more strongly during the time leading up to
the height and then it slowly starts to dissipate after. It’s important to remember that Moon transits
tend to last a shorter period of time than planetary transits. I will no longer be including every transit
that occurs, but rather highlighting the most dominant transit (to make the
Blog a little easier to read, in response to reader feedback!).
(Sunday 11/25/12)- Today Venus will dominate the picture when she forms transits with both
Uranus and Chiron. To enhance this energy the Moon will finally transition into
Taurus (Venus is the ruler of Taurus) after a very long void-of-course cycle, which will enhance our need for aesthetics
and comfort. Relationships are bound to
be infected with all of this energy!
In the early
morning, the Moon transitions into
Taurus (exact at 7:18am EST).
Positive Taurus Moon activities are: focusing on organizing your
finances, clipping coupons, decorating, designing, sensuality, cooking &
eating luscious foods, organizing your home, massage, singing, and
comfort. Try to avoid: laziness,
relaxing too much, stubbornness, obstinacy and being too stuck in your
ways. These will be the lunar themes
over the next 2 days.
In the afternoon, Venus in Scorpio will form an annoying quincunx with
Uranus (R) in Aries (exact at 4:15pm EST). Remember, this is a planetary transit and
its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. Time to go with the flow! This is one of
those transits that is conducive to an awkward romantic situation. Either you
or your honey could be unexpectedly detained or separated due to outside
circumstances. There are always surprises in the air whenever Uranus is
involved. You could also have a “surprise” financially; this could mean that
you unexpectedly got a bonus OR are overdrawn on your checking account! The Moon
will be aspecting the Venus/Saturn conjunction that will occur tomorrow and the
Mars/Pluto conjunction that will occur on Tuesday. This will simply just be
highlighting that energy to come! Please
refer to those blog entries for more details.
Lastly, Venus in Scorpio will
form a positive trine with Chiron (the “Wounded Healer”) in Pisces (exact at 11:11pm
EST) helping to heal old relationship wounds. Remember, this is a planetary transit and
its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. This will be beneficial for artistic
endeavors (especially if you have strayed from doing them for a while) and
relationships. Love will have a very healing
effect upon us now and comfort will be of greater importance. There may be a
need for an increase in stability in order to make us feel at home.
(Monday 11/26/12)- The astrological energies will certainly be interesting over the next few
days. We will begin to have some forward movement when Mercury turns Direct this
evening and right after Venus forming a conjunction with Saturn. The Venus/Saturn conjunction will want us to
find concrete answers, but with Mercury barely moving at this rate, answers may
elude us. This will not stop us from
searching however!
In the morning, Sun
in Sagittarius will form a beautiful flowing trine with Uranus (R) in Aries
(exact at 9:15am EST). Remember,
this is a planetary transit and its effects will be felt much longer than a
Moon transit. Ready for some
inspiration, excitement, or change? This
could be a time that you will discover a new way to do something or break from
old habits. You could meet someone that
is creative (or unique) and could serve as your muse. Try to get out and enjoy nature and is also
positive for athletics. A good time to
go with the flow…..you never know, something wonderful could happen!
In the afternoon, the Moon in Taurus will make its
monthly opposition with Mercury (R) in Scorpio (exact at 7:57pm EST). You may find that you are not able to
express yourself as easily or someone may cut you off from saying
something. It will be hard to put your
thoughts into words. This is a time
where someone may oppose your thoughts or feelings. The key is to integrate the two (thoughts
& emotions), although it may not be easy. This will be the beginning of a 12+ hour void-of-course Moon cycle that will end
when the Moon transitions into chatty Gemini tomorrow…. (When the Moon
makes no major planetary aspects to another planet, before it switches into the
next sign, is call “void of course”. It
is best to not do anything new during these times because it has a decreased chance
of working or will have delays.)
Next, Mercury in Scorpio turns Direct
tonight (exact at 5:48pm EST)!! The
temporary period of time where miscommunications and travel snafus run amuck,
is now over. Unfortunately, it can take
several days for Mercury to start traveling in a forward direction (it is
Stationary right now), but this is certainly a step in the right
direction! Hopefully you used the last
three weeks to review and re-evaluate what is working and what is not. Toward the end of the week we should feel the
cloud of confusion lift as we begin a new Mercurial Phase! It depends where Mercury/Scorpio falls within
your chart in order to know how this will affect you on a personal level. Lastly, Venus will form a conjunction with
Saturn in both in Scorpio (exact at 8:19pm EST). Remember, this is a planetary transit
and its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. Discipline and organization are required
pertaining to relationships or finances.
This transit will be permeated by seriousness. This probably won’t be a time of busy social
activities. The invites that you do get
however, will most likely be from your oldest and dearest friends (quality vs.
quantity). If you are willing to put in
the hard work around this time, you have the will to accomplish a lot! Any delays that are experienced will be for
the better (but you might not feel that way at the time). This is an auspicious time for finances,
business endeavors, strategizing, etc.
This may be a good time to sit down with the boss (or with someone with
authority over you) to hammer out long-term goals. They will appreciate your proactive attitude,
which may benefit you financially. Just
avoid confrontation with them at this time, since we may be more inclined to
fight for what we believe is right. This
will also be a beneficial time for deep cathartic activities and subconscious
psychological motivations.
(Tuesday 11/27/12)- I will be doing Astrological
Readings at Spirit Dancer today between 3-6pm (I take my last reading at
5:30pm). This is a great opportunity to
get an introductory reading from me at a discount-$30 ½ hr. They are located at 125 S. Winooski Ave in
Burlington, VT (across from the fire station).
Walk-ins are welcome or you can call me for a time. The store’s number is 802-660-8060.
Like I mentioned on yesterday's blog entry, there is a heavy planetary
energy right now. The entire day will be dominated by yesterday's Venus/Saturn
conjunction and now today Mars/Pluto conjunction. It starts in the afternoon when Mars
will conjunct Pluto both in Capricorn (exact at 3:17pm EST). Remember, this is a planetary transit and
its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. This astrological transit happens roughly
every two years. Deep psychological processes and probing the dark recesses of
the mind are common around this time. If you are goal-oriented and really know
yourself well, this could present an awesome opportunity coming your way. For folks that are wanderers, directionless,
and really don’t know what they want from life…well this could give you the confidence
& spunk you have been looking for. It
is also possible to feel a strong need to change some area of life (most likely
it will pertain to business with the association of Capricorn). This will also give us increased energy,
vitality, and possibly sex drive! All
types of physical exercise are encouraged (especially martial arts, kick
boxing, fencing, or really anything that brings out that strong
competitive/combative drive). Careful
not to over-do it, because this can create a “weekend warrior” type of
syndrome. The caveat with this transit
is to avoid bad neighborhoods and crime-riddled areas. As I said before, Pluto does have a dark
side. Then, the Moon in Gemini forms an uncomfortable square with
Neptune (R) in Pisces (exact at 8:52pm) telling us
to not believe everything we are told.
Illusion, escapism and deception will be prevalent. On the positive side, creativity will be high
around this transit. Lastly, the Sun in Sagittarius forms a pleasant semi-sextile
with Saturn in Scorpio (exact at 11:31pm EST). Remember, this is a planetary transit and
its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. This transit will have a mildly grounding
effect (which we could use right about now).
Benefits work and discipline.
Best to concentrate on: work, organization, connecting with nature in
general especially soil, woods, & forestry, and details. Assisting the elderly or an aging relative is
also favorable.
(Wednesday
11/28/12)- Again lots of astrological and planetary
activity today. Of course, the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in lively Gemini will be
the highlight of today. This is very
exciting energy with the exception that the Moon will be forming difficult
quincunx’s with the Venus/Saturn Mars/Pluto conjunctions that occurred on
Monday and Tuesday. This could certainly bring up obstacles and difficulties
even though the Eclipse will inject new energy.
It may take a little while to see the results from this one. Early in the
day, the Full Moon in Gemini will form a positive sextile with Uranus (R) in Aries (exact
at 5:33am EST) helping us to break out of our rut and even do
something that may be somewhat unconventional. Technology (like computers), inventing, New
Aged ideologies, and friendships are favored around this transit.
Then, the Full Moon/ Penumbral Eclipse will be at its height in the sign of Gemini (exact
at 9:46am EST). The
Full Moon that takes place in November is often called the Full Beaver Moon or
the Full Frosty Moon. The height of the
Full Moon is always signified by the opposition of the Sun (currently in
Sagittarius). Do you travel in your mind
or in your heart? Do you think about
your passions or do you experience them?
Full Moons astrologically are considered to be a time of culmination or
endings. It depends where Gemini falls
within your natal chart, to know how it would affect you on a personal
level. I personally like to take this
time to meditate and send out prayers for family, friends, and humanity. Just use
caution however, because there may be so much energy that we could encounter
feeling frazzled and scattered. Then, to
give this Full Moon some extra zing, there will also be a Penumbral Lunar
Eclipse. This event is considered to be
a "minor" Eclipse. In order to
view the entire eclipse you must live in Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, or
East Asia. For more
information about its path check out this web site: http://earthsky.org/tonight/smallest-full-moon-of-year-and-penumbral-eclipse-november-28
Whether you
can view the Eclipse or not, the astrological energy that is felt will be
relatively the same. Eclipses in astrology represent a time that is similar to
rebooting a computer. The energy of the planet is cut off for just a moment and
then turns back on fresh and new. Therefore, it is a wise idea to pay attention
to the days surrounding and Eclipse time period and notice if there are changes
going on around you. These energies
could be active for as much as six months or more. Eclipses are associated with transformation
and a beginning of a new cycle. It would
be helpful to know where the Moon/Sun/Gemini are located in your chart in order
to know how this will affect you on a personal level.
Next, Venus in
Scorpio will form a positive sextile with powerful Pluto in Capricorn (exact at
11:02am EST). Remember,
this is a planetary transit and its effects will be felt much longer than a
Moon transit. This is power in love,
pure and simple. This transit will
actually be beneficial with both love and finances. If the energies are harnessed properly, there
could be true transformation in these areas.
The only caveat is possibly obsessing (or being too intense) about
love/sex/finances. As Pluto, even when
positively aspected, is still prone to having a dark side.
In the
evening, the Full Moon
will form its monthly conjunction with Jupiter (R) both in Gemini (exact at 8:04pm
EST) assisting us in feeling optimistic and upbeat. This is an ideal time to work with groups of
people. It also highlights/benefits:
travel (especially long distance), other cultures, higher education, law,
publishing, advertising, sales, horses, and spirituality. This will be the start of a very long void-of-course
Moon cycle that will last until early Friday morning that will end when the
Moon transitions into sensitive Cancer…..
(Thursday 11/29/12)- Like I mentioned in yesterday's Blog entry,
the Moon will be void-of-course all
day today. This is not a good time to start a lot of new projects, it is better
to complete old projects and wrap up pending details (sort of like a Mercury
retrograde time.).
In the morning, the
Moon in Gemini will form an annoying quincunx to Mercury in Scorpio (exact at
10:10am EST) possibly causing blocks in communication. It may be nearly impossible to express
ourselves. You ever had a time that you
couldn’t put your thoughts into words?
In the evening, Venus
in Scorpio will positively sextile Mars in Capricorn (exact at 5:33pm
EST). Remember, this is a
planetary transit and its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. Wow, Venus the sign of love meets up with the
planet Mars that influences physicality and sexuality! Needless to say we may be feeling friskier
around this time! We will enjoy being
social, so get out and enjoy the day! We
will want to act on our feelings around this time. I always advise doing some sort of physical activity
whenever Mars is involved because Mars’ energy will want to get out one way or
another. This is also a good time to
look within and find your “heart’s desire” whether that be a person, vocation,
hobby or otherwise. Lastly, the Sun
in Scorpio will form a pleasant semi-sextile with intense Pluto in Capricorn
(exact at 9:04pm). Remember, all
of these are planetary transits and their effects will be felt much longer than
a Moon transit. This is a time where
we may want to get deep and explore our subconscious. This will assist us in processing our
emotions and is beneficial for all types of counseling, cathartic experiences,
and exploration of hidden or “taboo” subjects.
This is not a time to indulge in power struggles.
(Friday 11/30/12)- After a very long void-of-course Moon cycle, the
Moon will transition into sensitive
Cancer (exact at 8:55am EST). Good
Cancer Moon activities are: anything to
do with home and family, cooking, maternal/mothering, being emotional, crafts, sensitivity,
empathy, finances, savings, and care-taking.
Things to avoid are: holding grudges, feeling slighted (possibly with
little or no cause), over sensitivity, emotional eating, stubbornness, and
being grumpy. All of these themes will
be highlighted over the next 2 ½ days…. Then,
the Moon in Cancer will form a flowing trine to Neptune (R) in Pisces
(exact at 9:51am EST) causing our imagination/creativity to soar. This transit is also beneficial for
daydreaming, idealism, intuition, romance, music, poetry, abstract ideas,
mysticism, etc. It is possible to be
more charming (or to meet charming people) around this transit. (I wouldn’t make a big decision around this
time). If you are sleeping while this
event occurs, it may be possible to have prophetic or “visitation” dreams
around this time.
In the evening,
the Moon in Cancer uncomfortably squares Uranus (R) in Aries (exact at 6:22pm
EST). This is a time where
someone around you may challenge tradition.
You may also want to buck the system.
An unexpected event or surprise could catch you off-guard. It is possible to experience issues with
technology or mechanical issues. Lastly,
the Moon in Cancer will make a flowing trine to Saturn in Scorpio (exact
at 10:18pm EST). This is a great
time for organization, house cleaning, filing, recycling, and being
disciplined. This is also beneficial for
starting a diet or health regimen (like quitting smoking). Sometimes others will ask for help around
this transit, but it won’t be burdensome, we will be happy to assist!
(Saturday12/1/12)- Today and Mars and Venus will form
stressful quincunx’s with Jupiter. It
may be a little harder to access good fortune today. We want to be optimistic,
but we may not have sure enough footing to be able to truly let our hearts
soar. Too bad really because we want to trust that everything will be
fine. After all, isn't that what true faith
is all about?
The Moon
in Cancer will form its monthly opposition to Pluto in Capricorn (exact at 1:36am
EST). This can signify a (short)
period of intensity. Someone could
challenge you in an area where you are sensitive. Another possibility is that you may spend too
much time analyzing instead of acting.
Avoid underhanded tactics because someone will be more apt to notice. Then, Mercury in Scorpio will form a slightly
uncomfortable semisquare with Uranus (R) in Aries (exact at 2:34am EST). Remember, this is a planetary transit and
its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. These two planets are sort-of the “live
wires” of the zodiac. People with ADD,
hyper activity, anxiety, nervous conditions, etc., may have difficulty around
this time. We may get ideas or sudden
insights, but we may be too scattered to stop and think them through. There is a possibility that you may encounter
someone that serves as inspiration.
Awakening! There could be sudden
changes in our plans, travel snafus, and issues surrounding technology…so just
remain flexible. There may be difficulty
or disruption with sleep. Next, Venus
in Scorpio will form an annoying quincunx with Jupiter (R) in Gemini (exact at 3:45am
EST). Remember, this is a
planetary transit and its effects will be felt much longer than a Moon transit. We may feel like being social around this
time, but there might be something getting in the way of joining the
group. It’s possible that we may make a
small social faux pas, like wearing the wrong attire or calling the boss’s wife
the wrong name. Avoid impulse buys
around this time; it will cost you! You
may have grandiose ideas about the direction of a love relationship. This would not be a beneficial time for
trying to get a loan (especially for education) or legal matters. Just after, the Moon in Cancer will form an annoying quincunx with the Sun in
Sagittarius (exact at 4:15am EST). It
may be hard to feel supported around this time.
Accomplishments may go unrecognized.
It is possible to clash with someone younger than yourself (like a
parent child relationship). Just after,
the Moon will highlight both Mars and
Venus (just like it has almost the entire week). This energy could bring up
both love and passion.
Lastly, Mars in Capricorn will make an annoying quincunx with Jupiter
(R) in Gemini (exact at 9:42pm EST). Remember,
this is a planetary transit and its effects will be felt much longer than a
Moon transit. Use caution with over
spending, over confidence, and taking unnecessary risks with this transit. Place your energy into positive
pursuits. We could have the tendency to
“make mountains out of molehills” with this one. This is not a good time to rely purely on
luck. Group endeavors may go
poorly.
Mark your calendars! Luckily, next
week will be much lighter in the way of Astrological energy. What will be the “luckiest”
day of the week?....Sunday!!
The above
transits are often felt collectively but you would need to know where within
your chart that they would fall. As
always, I am available for a professional intuitive astrological reading.
I have a variety of charts to choose from (relationship, life path, time-line, etc).
I can do readings in-person, over the phone, or via Skype. Or if you’re not into having a reading, I can
just supply a chart. Please feel free to
contact me for more information! Have a great week! Bye for now……
Peace & Light,
Gretchen A. Hidell, Astrologer
Intuitive Counselor, Reiki Master, Gem/Crystal Work
Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner) Hypnotherapy Life
Coach
Ordained Minister & Certified Spiritual Healer (Inter-Faith)
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