Astrology by Susan Heinz brings together traditional astrology & esoteric astrology, Tarot and Qabalah, Susan Heinz has been a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 23 years, For info on Susan Heinz's Friday monthly astrology groups, and for personal asrtology consultations, call 831 476-5787.

Transformative Visions

ASTROLOGY FOR November 2007

by Susan Heinz, Astrologer

The Music of the Spheres

November is a month of fast moving change, of sudden unexpected situations arising, and dangerous waters. We can make use of this energy by witnessing our tendency to polarize situations. The Dali Lama says, “Today, more than ever, we need to make this fundamental recognition of the basic oneness of humanity the foundation of our perspective on the world and it’s challenges.” With the new moon in Scorpio on the 9th and Mars going retrograde on the 15th until January 30th, in watery Cancer, Uranus in Pisces, emotions are stirred. Time to review our actions, our war policies, and to reflect on the deep values we hold. During retrograde in a water sign review, “How do I experience the quality of life?”

We live in a spiral of higher or lower states of consciousness. We can get stuck on levels that are lower and limiting. During this paradigm shift we are being forced to awaken to higher levels. At the lower levels, with an emphasis on Mars in Cancer, we can feel defensive and emotionally reactive, needing to protect our territory. We may experience feeling attacked in relationship. At a higher level, Mars in Cancer becomes deep awareness of our reactive tendencies and emotional energies that are triggered, while nurturing a broader sense of identity beyond our personality. With Mars in Cancer themes of mothering, nurturing, protecting arise. Ask yourself, what am I nurturing in my daily life, how am I being nurtured or how am I nurturing those close to me? The Sun leaves the watery depths of Scorpio and enters fiery and optimistic sign of Sagittarius on November 22. The full moon takes place on the 24th, anchored by Saturn in Virgo, highlighting the hard work that needs to be done, to fulfill optimism.

Twelve opportunities with Mars retrograding in Cancer:

Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19): This month a lot of feelings are stirred and issues around family arise. Unexpected feelings can announce themselves before you are aware of them, be prepared. Guide yourself into the higher realm of Aries, where you receive lightening flash intuitions about the greater truths of the situation. You are building a new foundation for yourself, a new home.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): This is the month to reflect on how you communicate to others. Seek out the deepest and truest motivations for why or what you are speaking before you speak. What is your tone saying, what are you protecting? Intense and powerful communications can take place. Be prepared for the unexpected to burst forth. A sibling may be involved.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): This month honor the inner resources and talents you are bringing forth in your work, in your life. Review what’s deeply valuable to you and your issues with money. For best results be very conscious about how you spend your money and how you make decisions about it. On the full moon seed a plan for bringing more of your abilities out into the world.

Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 21): With Mars in Cancer you can accomplish the projects and goals you have set for yourself. You feel more energy to take independent actions based on your desires to create and accomplish. Tremendous creative energy is available and very positive energy for working with children. When Mars goes retrograde on the 15th review the last two years, or edit a project.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 22): This month spend quality time by yourself. If you are artistic head to the studio, where you can create, write, dance, photograph etc. Let your imagination take you to new places. On an emotional level, be aware that something may surface from the past or your childhood, a very old pattern that may be preventing you from engaging with deeper intimacy in your life and relationships. This is the perfect time to see it and release it.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): This month you experience a certain vulnerability with groups, friends, or people you are forced to deal with. Though usually a very nurturing person to others, take your time before responding to other peoples needs, demands or accusations. Look deeply into the situation for what would serve to nurture wholeness, healing and change in the situation. Carefully communicate, as your words can have an unexpected affect.

Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): This is the time to focus on your goals. What is it you want to achieve? Take a risk and do something radically different. As the month progresses you will experience the tension between your desire to please, being helpful to others and the need to take action on a goal for yourself. Don’t doubt yourself, but take the time to immerse yourself in your project.

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): This can be a liberating time for you. Put yourself in a position to learn something new. Make it a priority. The change that you have been waiting for is now here. Be aware that your feelings may be stirred up. Ask yourself what am I protecting? Is there some healing that needs to take place? There is a great need to communicate yourself. Astrologically this communication is from a very intense emotional place. Find a creative way to express this powerful flow of energy.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): You are deeply feeling, though other people often don’t realize this because of your lively, upbeat, and knowing attitudes. With Mars in Cancer this sensitivity gets stirred. It can be used to fine tune relationship. Your intimacy with others can be enhanced. If other people respond defensively, pay attention. Ask them, “ What is it that you want or need from me?” The best way to work with this energy is to step into their value system and feel their need.

Capricorn (Dec 21- Jan 19): This month is debate time! Somebody wants to get a point across to you and you want to get a point across to someone else. Know what you feel before you respond. Lots of people don’t realize how sensitive you are because you are so capable. Be aware that you may feel more sensitive than usual. Watch for situations where there is a power struggle taking place, and step out of the way.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): This is the month to reorganize your work space. Review what is working and what can be changed. Likewise take personal inventory on your own health and habits. Focus your efforts on refining whatever you are working on. If you employ people make sure they feel focused and nurtured. It is a very good time to bring out your talent for communicating or writing.

Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): Right now creative and expressive energy is available to you. Take advantage of it. What do you want to do? Directing it will bring success. Be careful not to give it all away. Save some for your pleasure. Ask yourself “how am I enjoying my life?”

Susan Heinz is a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 23 years, bringing together traditional & esoteric astrology, Tarot and Qabalah. For info on her Friday monthly astrology groups, and for personal consultations, call 831 476-5787.

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