New Moon in Scorpio, Mercury Enters Sagittarius and Mars Enters Leo

 

The month of November is starting off with a bang in the form of a New Moon in 9 degrees of Scorpio.  This has strong themes of intensity, transformation and empowerment.  Astrologically speaking, it is quite well-aspected because the only major aspect that it makes is a very productive trine to Saturn in 12 degrees of Pisces.  We might find it easier to set some boundaries in relationships as a result of this New Moon.

But many of us could still be feeling the effects of the recent opposition between Mercury in Scorpio and Uranus in 26 degrees of Taurus that occurred on October 30.  Sudden disruptions could have happened in our lives that shook us to our core.  This opposition exactly squared my natal Pluto in Leo and aspected my Venus and Ceres in Scorpio.

Since I am a Scorpio, I just want to remind everyone that Scorpio is a sign of extremes.  Every zodiac sign has good and bad traits, but Scorpio can take both the good and bad to all new levels.  The shadow side of Scorpio is associated with revenge, jealousy, holding grudges and seeking control.  The higher level of Scorpio is represented by the mythical phoenix, which is regenerative and transformational.  Rebirth is its thing, but it must rise from its ashes of death to get there, and as I have often said, rebirth ain't pretty.  Finally, there is the eagle, which also symbolizes Scorpio's ability to rise above, be objective and release its need for control.  So we could experience quite a few of these emotions on this New Moon in Scorpio.  Personally, I will have this New Moon exactly conjunct my natal Pallas in 9 degrees of Scorpio in my 1st house, so I am hopeful that it will help me be more intuitive about whatever strategies that I need to implement.  The New Moon is also conjunct my natal Saturn in 12 degrees of Scorpio in my 1st house, so I could very well be establishing some boundaries in my relationships. So if you have any planets in 9 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio, you will definitely feel the effects of this New Moon.  

On November 2, Mercury enters the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius for an extended stay due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde on November 25.  Mercury will station retrograde in 22 degrees of Sagittarius and will turn direct on December 15 in 6 degrees of Sagittarius.  Mercury will remain in Sagittarius until January 8, 2025.

When Mercury is in Sagittarius, we tend to see the big picture but can be less focused on the details.  Our thoughts tend to be more optimistic, expansive and sometimes exaggerated.  We can have philosophical curiosity and a touch of impulsiveness.  Decisions can be made quickly, based on faith and trust.  The best advice that I can give you for the Mercury in Sagittarius transit is to think before you act...

We have another active day on November 3.  Mars in Cancer opposes Pluto in 29 degrees of Capricorn.  This is not the friendliest of aspects.  It can be rife with conflict and intensity as  buried things come to the surface.  It also has the potential for violence.  The themes of power and passion will be with us until April 2025 because this aspect will be in effect even when Mars enters Leo and Pluto enters Aquarius on November 19.

Mars will enter Leo at 11:10 p.m. on November 3.  It will station retrograde in 6 degrees of Leo on December 6 and re-enter Cancer on January 6, 2025.  Mars will station direct in 17 degrees of Cancer on February 23, 2025 and go back into Leo on April 18, 2025.  Mars remains in Leo until June 17, 2025.  

Mars is infinitely happier in Leo than in Cancer because it is motivated by self-confidence, pride, ego and can be quite competitive. Mars in Cancer can be defensive and somewhat passive-aggressive. Mars in Leo is dramatically reactive and focused on leadership.  There is the potential for tempers to flare when Mars is in a fire sign, but it tends to blow over quickly.

The Sun in Scorpio will be trining Saturn in 12 degrees of Pisces on November 4, which will provide us with some stability, balance and structure in our lives.  It is ideal for setting goals and our self-respect will be strengthened, so I encourage you to make the most of this extremely positive energy.

And if you live in the United States, please don't forget to VOTE on November 5!

I would also like to announce that while I am still posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), I am also sharing my posts on Blue Sky Social as danceofphoenix@danceofphoenix.bsky.social. There is an astrological community starting there called AstroSphere.

If you are curious as to how all of this planetary action is affecting you, please consider getting an astrological consultation with me. Check out my menu of services at:

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I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

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— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022