NOVEMBER 2023
RUNE OF THE MONTH: Mannaz “Human, home, community”. Man
is a social creature. We never exist in isolation. It is important this
month to ask ourselves where our community is, how supported we
feel, and if we are assisted by those close to us to develop into our
best self that we may manifest our dreams.
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Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until December
30th. Its shadow period ends on March 24, 2024. The degrees
covered in November (10º49’-7º12’ Taurus) are symbolized by: “A
woman sprinkling flowers”, “A red cross nurse”, “A decorated
Christmas tree”, “A sleigh without snow”. Our faith (or lack
thereof), trust, integrity, and self-confidence all come into focus.
We are required to be completely honest with ourselves, be
absolutely ready for what needs to change in our lives, and remove
what prevents us from expanding into the future with great
optimism and positive anticipation. As we feel gratitude for what
we have, we are able to attract more abundance.
Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 26,
2024. Its shadow period will last until May 14, 2024. The degrees
traveled in November (21º35’-20º24’ Taurus) are symbolized by: “A
white dove flying over troubled waters”, and “A moving finger
points to significant passages in a book”. The world is changing
beyond recognition at an increasingly rapid pace. The overturning
of the old consciousness is happening in every field, particularly
political and economical. In our personal lives, we may have to be
clear on our financial resources, invest our money well, and have
enough food supplies. It is required that we choose our battles
wisely and seek peace and balance in every area of our lives.
Neptune remains retrograde this whole month until December 5.
Its shadow period remains until March 26, 2024. The degrees
traveled in November (25º14’-24º54’ Pisces) are associated with
the following images: “A New Moon reveals that it’s time for people
to go ahead with their different projects”, and “The purging of the
priesthood”. A continued time of introspection, meditation on our
true moral values, and questioning our integrity. We seek more
peace and quiet isolation. Music is soothing to our spirit. Our
dreams could be more vivid than normal. Our psychic abilities are
enhanced, yet we should be careful to not fall prey to spiritual
imagination, or falsehoods passing for truths.
Saturn turns direct on November 3 rd . Its shadow period remains
until February 8, 2024. This degree (0º31’ Pisces) is symbolized by:
“A crowded public marketplace”. We are now ready to receive the
positive rewards of all our hard work. Stalled ambitions can finally
move forward. The red tape is removed. People in positions of
authority are helpful once again.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect
with any planet before entering the following sign-):
On Wednesday 11/1 between 5:36 AM and 2:30 PM: when the
Moon enters Cancer.
From Friday 11/3 at 8:28 PM till Saturday 11/4 at 12:21 AM:
when the Moon enters Leo.
From Sunday 11/5 at 11:25 PM till Monday 11/6 at 11:39 AM:
when the Moon enters Virgo.
From Wednesday 11/8 at 8:55 PM till Thursday 11/9 at 12:08
AM: when the Moon enters Libra.
On Saturday 11/11 between 7:05 AM and 10:39 AM: when the
Moon enters Scorpio.
On Monday 11/13 between 3:03 PM and 6:23 PM: when the
Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Wednesday 11/15 between 2:57 PM and 11:41 PM: when
the Moon enters Capricorn.
On Saturday 11/18 between 12:27 AM and 3:28 AM: when the
Moon enters Aquarius.
On Monday 11/20 between 2:50 AM and 6:29 AM: when the
Moon enters Pisces.
On Wednesday 11/22 between 7:10 AM and 9:19 AM: when the
Moon enters Aries.
On Friday 11/24 between 9:40 AM and 12:29 PM: when the
Moon enters Taurus.
On Sunday 11/26 between 1:52 PM and 4:40 PM: when the
Moon enters Gemini.
On Tuesday 11/28 between 5:03 PM and 10:54 PM: when the
Moon enters Cancer.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling
anything of importance during these times as they would amount
to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Gemini until Wednesday 11/1 at 2:29 PM + between Sunday
11/26 at 4:40 PM and Tuesday 11/28 at 10:53 PM: Excellent for
multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging
information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances.
Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a
book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics,
connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Wednesday 11/1 at 2:30 PM and Saturday
11/4 at 12:20 AM + between Tuesday 11/28 at 10:54 PM and Friday
12/1 at 7:59 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those
involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking,
nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we
cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative
writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of
craziness….
Moon in Leo between Saturday 11/4 at 12:21 AM and Monday 11/6
at 11:38 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic
performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an
elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in
general…
Moon in Virgo between Monday 11/6 at 11:39 AM and Thursday
11/9 at 12:07 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program,
learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning
our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed
work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small
pets….
Moon in Libra between Thursday 11/9 at 12:08 am and Saturday
11/11 at 10:38 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic
exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut,
buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and
decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Saturday 11/11 at 10:39 AM and Monday
11/13 at 6:22 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies,
self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life,
death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving
personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Monday 11/13 at 6:23 PM and
Wednesday 11/15 at 11:40 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious
and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher
education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting
a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for
athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Wednesday 11/15 at 11:41 PM and
Saturday 11/18 at 3:27 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions,
asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions
of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our
business, and redefining our long-term goals…
Moon in Aquarius between Saturday 11/18 at 3:28 AM and Monday
11/20 at 6:28 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable
organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances.
Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-
dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers,
and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Monday 11/20 at 6:29 AM and Wednesday
11/22 at 9:18 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean,
anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming,
dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting
with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Wednesday 11/22 at 9:19 AM and Friday
11/24 at 12:28 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything
requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for
leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating
new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Friday 11/24 at 12:29 PM and Sunday
11/26 at 4:39 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our
bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank
account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also
for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with
our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting,
as well as bodywork…
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This month’s intentional meditation started on October 28 when
we took out as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions and
place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they
basked in the light of the Full Moon in Taurus at exactly 1:24
PM. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged
blank sheets and placed them in a folder.
On Monday November 13, take out your blank full moon charged
papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them
on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by
exactly 1:27 AM for the New Moon in Sagittarius. Once that
moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a
folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Monday November
27 at 1:16 AM with the Full Moon in Gemini.
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Thursday 11/2: Sun Opposition Jupiter (3:29 PM)
A good day to evaluate our progress, be clear on our skills and
talents, feel gratitude for our resources, and have faith in
ourselves. Biting more than we can chew could be tempting but
should be curbed. Expansion is supported inasmuch as it remains
reasonable. Best to wait for another transit to make big
investments in our business.
Friday 11/3: Venus Opposition Neptune (3:06 PM)
Not a good day for a date. A romantic interest could prove vague,
unreliable, confusing, and downright deceitful. Our relationship
ideals could blind us to the reality of our love life. A person we
cherish could vanish, seemingly into thin air. We are vulnerable to
money scams and financial fraud. A day best spent quietly on our
own, in artistic creation, or simply dreaming.
Saturday 11/4: Saturn turns direct (12:03 AM), Mercury
Opposition Uranus (9:07 AM)
Regarding Saturn direct, please refer to the opening paragraph.
Today, more specifically, sudden, unexpected changes of plans
cause a lot of disruption. Our ideas are unusual and innovative but
maybe a little too in advance of their time. Flashes of insight help
us connect dots that are seemingly unrelated. Independent
individuals could emerge out of nowhere, awakening our own need to
manifest our uniqueness and live in freedom.
Monday 11/6: Venus Trine Pluto (6:38 AM), Mercury Trine
Neptune (5:37 PM)
Romance and passion are on our mind. Excellent for a memorable
date. Our feelings have depth and intensity. Hidden aspects of our
way of relating are brought to the surface enabling us to heal and
experience a more meaningful sense of intimacy. Something we
had dreamed of may come to pass. This is an excellent transit to
start a trip that brings us peace and enchantment.
Wednesday 11/8: Venus enters Libra (11:30 AM till 12/4)
Mercury Sextile Pluto (4:17 PM)
During the next 4 weeks, we seek harmony, peace, and beauty.
Companionship feels important. We wish to be with another rather
than doing everything on our own. If we are already in a
relationship, we want to improve it. If we are single, we may put
extra effort in attracting our right partner. We are likely to spend
more time decorating our home, as well as beautifying ourselves.
Elegance and attending pleasant social events are appealing. Today,
more specifically, our mind is deep. Our insights are profound. We
are able to X-ray situations and people. We are drawn to scientific
and metaphysical studies. Our words have a strong impact on
others.
Thursday 11/9: Mercury enters Sagittarius (10:25 PM till
12/1)
The next 3 weeks encourage us to be positive, have faith in life and
in ourselves, learn a new language, apply to a training that expands
our horizons, attend a university level course that enriches our
consciousness. Lawyers, conference speakers, journalists,
politicians are all favored.
Friday 11/10: Mercury Square Saturn (7:07 AM)
Communication feels restricted. Our social life is limited. We may
prefer silence to expressing ourselves to people who don’t seem
particularly receptive to our ideas. A day best spent working
diligently on some project requiring a lot of hard work, as well as
attention to practical details.
Saturday 11/11: Mars Opposition Uranus (1:11 PM)
Unexpected, new conditions are likely to arise that take both our
time and energy. We could experience battery problems. A person
from the past could erupt in our life. Strenuous changes of plans
force us to look for alternatives.
Monday 11/13: Sun Opposition Uranus (9:21 AM)
A day to expect the unexpected. Nothing is likely to go according
to plan. Today, disruptions, sudden changes, strange occurrences,
unusual people create a lot of chaos. A wind of change is sweeping
over our life, freeing us from the known. The more open and
flexible we are, the more beneficial these interferences will prove
to be.
Wednesday 11/15: Mercury Sextile Venus (4:48 AM)
A pleasant, mellow day. Our interactions with others are gracious.
We demonstrate a lot of tact and diplomacy, saying nicely even
difficult things. Good for a quiet gathering with friends, or an
enjoyable date.
Friday 11/17: Mars Trine Neptune (12:36 AM), Sun Trine
Neptune (6:52 AM), Sun Conjunct Mars (9:42 PM)
A dreamy quality permeates this idealistic day. Our ideals inspire
us to action. We are concerned with the well-being of others and
could be drawn to charitable work, or volunteering in an animal
shelter. The other worldliness we feel is best channeled through
creative work -particularly music, acting, dance, film, photography,
and painting.
Monday 11/20: Sun Sextile Pluto (1:26 PM)
A day to hold our ground peacefully and agreeably to gain the
cooperation of others. Our natural authority and quiet leadership
attract respect. Positive changes that integrate the needs of all
are more effective than harsh ultimatums.
Tuesday 11/21: Mars Sextile Pluto (5:16 PM)
Cooperative efforts and renovative, constructive actions help us
change our direction and reach our goals. Asserting our beliefs
with a quiet confidence enhances our impact on others.
Wednesday 11/22: the Sun enters Sagittarius (6:03 AM till
12/21)
During the next 4 weeks, our faith is tested. It is essential that we
focus on the silver lining of every cloud, remain optimistic and
hopeful. The more enthusiastic, philosophical, and expansive we are,
the more we shall benefit from this wonderful period of the year.
Higher learning, the law, religion, and spirituality are favored. Long
distance travel, as well as taking an interest in a foreign culture
enriches our life.
Thursday 11/23: Sun Square Saturn (1:47 AM)
Today, life could feel restricted and lonely. Authority figures are
demanding. We feel unsupported. Our social life is pretty much
non-existent. Tedious work demands extra hours. Best to focus on
a task requiring self-reliance, focus, concentration, and discipline.
Friday 11/24: Mars enters Sagittarius (2:15 AM till January
4, 2024)
During the next 6 weeks, we are more adventurous. Camping, going
on long exploratory hikes or traveling to distant places is appealing.
Our actions are positive, courageous, and dynamic. We are not
afraid of taking risks. Leaps of faith open our world to expansive
opportunities. Our trust in the positive outcome of our endeavors
guarantees our success.
Saturday 11/25: Mars Square Saturn (8:57 AM)
Self-control in our actions is required. Hard responsibilities could
create extra stress. An injustice could make us feel bitter and
vicious. Our survival instinct is likely to render us cold, harsh, and
hostile. Impulsive reactions could cause accidents. A day to stay
away from potentially aggressive or angry people.
Monday 11/27: Mercury Square Neptune (5:27 AM)
Our thoughts and communications are not particularly clear today.
Signing legally binding documents is ill advised as we could easily
miss the fine print. Miscommunications are likely to arise. We could
lose important papers, forget essential facts, be absent-minded.
Our words could be misconstrued. Psychic information could be
misleading. A day best spent swimming, resting, watching a feel-
good movie, or reading an inspiring novel.
Wishing you a wonderful month of November!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.