A Slice of Heaven - November 2007

By Lola Babalon

Halloween with it’s ghouls and goblins, and All Saints Day right after mark another transition in the yearly cycle. Here we embark in the darkest part of the year, as the Sun takes a symbolic trip into the underworld. From now until the winter solstice the nights are getting ever longer, even with the temporary benefit of ‘falling back’ into standard time.

Because the nights are long there is a tendency to add more light. Holiday decorations appear everywhere, as people gather and get ready to celebrate ‘the season‘. The big family gathering of Thanksgiving Day is on the horizon, just as the Sun moves into happy-go-lucky Sagittarius. November is a fine time to go inward, gather, reflect and renew. All these are good topics for the sign of Scorpio, who’s birthdays we celebrate during the first 3 weeks of this month.

Scorpio is ruled by the planet Pluto, also known as the lord of the underworld. It has a special affinity for the major heavies in life: sex, death and transformation. There is resiliency, combined with intense desires and a need for dramatic experiences.

Pluto governs the dark waters of the unconscious mind. Which makes Plutonian transits pretty intense and emotional. Pluto has a way about him that rips off the masks of smug pretensions, previously hidden truths can emerge and become manifest.

Before Pluto’s discovery Mars was considered the ruler of Scorpio. In the sign with the stinger Mars shares the “All-Destroyer/All-Begetter” qualities of the god Shiva in Indian mythology.

All that is torn down under Pluto needs rebuilding after. People go through transformational experiences in order to grow, not to be destroyed by them. All endings also mark new beginnings. Therefore it is a good idea to look at ones revelations, revolutions and personal power dynamics as a work in progress. One is always kicking something out in order to make room for something new.

Famous Topanga Scorpio’s:

Aaron Hendry, Antonia Bath, Lacey Brooks, Jackie Kane, Kevin Kerber, Olaf Hartmann, Randy Harrison, Daryl Vance, Barry Newton, Ami Kirby, Jean Colonomos and all others not mentioned here. Happy birthday one and all, may it be the most gratifying year ever!

Calendar

Nov 1

All Saints Day

Mercury SD (stations, going direct)

That helps! Finally it’s possible to get ahead, get things done and have more clarity and decisiveness. Good for taking care of paperwork, contracts and legal matters.

Nov 4

Sun trine Mars

The water signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio) will feel this most: physical strength and courage, inclined to boldness. So don’t be shy now, it’s okay to let your assertive side show and take charge.

Nov 5

Venus square Pluto

Tension in relationships can lead to sudden bursts of jealousy or possessiveness. Take it easy today, there is no need to prove anything.

Nov 7

Sun trine Uranus

New ideas, openness to change, inventive, aha experiences, big light bulbs blinking overhead.

Nov 8

Venus enters Libra,

Coming back into her home turf Venus makes for refined tastes, diplomacy and tactful sensibilities. Consensus becomes easier. Mercury also sextiles Pluto, so whatever the topic, let’s talk about it.

Nov 9

New Moon in Scorpio

A fine time for going inward and reflecting on the year and make plans for the next one. If you cannot retreat you may find it’s an emotional roller-coaster. It’s easy to get carried away because half of the planets are in a ‘grand water trine’ configuration. On the other hand you may be confronted with things you don’t see coming. Watch the news for long held secrets coming to the surface.

Nov 11

Mercury enters Scorpio

Deep conversations, getting to the bottom of things. Also the Sun squares Neptune: loose your illusions. Illusions are a luxury, just like expectations. Disappointment is the price to pay for the indulgence, you may as well drop them right away.

Nov 15

Mars SR (station, going retrograde)

Assertiveness going inward. Good for taking care of family matters and home improvements. The cardinal signs (Capricorn, Aries, Cancer & Libra) are going to feel this most. Give them a wide berth and a quiet space to retreat into.

Nov 16

Mercury sextile Saturn

Good for business meetings, conferences and negotiations of all kinds.

Nov 19

Venus square Mars,

Time to take action between lovers, enjoy the dance. Also Mercury trine Mars enables deep sharing of feelings, especially for the more reserved types

Nov 21

Mercury trine Uranus

Quirky, restless, inventive energy. Don’t be too creative with your cooking tomorrow, tried an true may be better than avantgarde.

Nov 22

Thanksgiving Day. The Sun enters Sagittarius at 8:50 in the morning and sets the mood for gregarious party times. Invite some strangers or people from faraway places. More about the Centaurs of the Zodiac next month.

Nov 24

Full Moon in Gemini, Uranus SD, Mercury square Neptune

A wild weekend ahead, especially for those born early in the mutable signs. (Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and especially Sag) With Uranus stationary you want to do your own thing, change your mind, direction or viewpoint. Jupiter is closing in on Pluto, which makes for deep insights and major philosophical exchanges. Be as clear as possible when communicating, since misunderstandings are likely when Neptune muddles the mind (Mercury).

Nov 26

Venus trine Neptune

The week starts on a friendly and cooperative note, good for romance, working together smoothly, harmonious vibes.

Nov 30

Sun trine Saturn

The month ends with a good, straight look at what is needed. So plan ahead, take responsible action. Good for business negotiations, promotions and mentoring.

To be continued.

“A Slice of Heaven” is a monthly Astrology column that provides self help insights on making good use of the planetary influences. If you’re a local and would like to be added to the’ Famous Topanga’s’ birthday list, please drop me a line.

They include Practical Planetary Magic, Tantra4One and Magical Herbalism.