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by Lilly Roddy

The highlights for this month are the Lunar Eclipse on the 8th and the Solar Eclipse on the 23rd. The Lunar Eclipse is a full moon in Taurus. This is very likely to make us all very aware of money and our resources. The Lunar Eclipse may trigger some fear about the economy and push people to take action on that. The Solar Eclipse is a new moon in Sagittarius. This will test the relationships that the United States has with the other countries in the world. Individually, this will encourage each one of us to seek the truth about the way we see the world. The Solar Eclipse will test that truth and see if it is realistically reflected in the world around us.

Tensions are very high during the Thanksgiving holiday this year—strongest prior to the actual day. People will want to be heard and acknowledged. Not many will want to listen. Keep plans simple.

Days of anxiety this month are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 20th, 21st. 23rd, and 26th. Days to party are the 5th, 6th, 14th, and 19th.

The Sun enters the sign of Sagittarius on the 22nd. Mercury is wading through Scorpio and warms up in Sagittarius on the 12th. Venus slides seductively in Scorpio and right into fiery Sagittarius on the 2nd and straightens up on the 26th as she enters Capricorn. Mars is still drifting through Pisces. Jupiter can’t see the forest for the trees in Virgo. Saturn demands domestic order as she commands her way through Cancer. Uranus goes direct in Aquarius on the 8th and begins to leave her home sign for 84 years. Neptune intellectualizes our hopes and makes us realize our fears in Aquarius. And happy Pluto sojourns through Sagittarius.

ARIES (March 21–April 19). The rams and ewes are hopeful and optimistic this month. They are not very interested in work or routines. They would much prefer to play or talk on the phone or travel to a foreign country. They are supposed to be cleaning up the house and going through those boxes in the attic. But they are always able to find an excuse to keep them from finishing their projects. They will be more duty-bound and responsible after the 27th, but not without a fair amount of whining. Take them out to dinner. They just don’t want their vacations to be over.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20). The bulls and cows are a contemplative and a reflective herd this month. They are looking for hidden agendas everywhere. And worse, they are finding them. Their concerns are about overspending and having enough for a rainy day. Personal relationships can be rather testy during this time. They may want to pick and pick until they can get their partners into a full-scale debate. If that doesn’t work, they will just low at the full moon and keep their partners awake all night.

GEMINI (May 21–June 21). Relationship energies are very strong this month. If you are in one, you will want to revise it. If you are not, you will want to find a partner or you will be feeling very low. And for those dual types, they will be having a lot of conversations with themselves. And, yes, Geminis can argue with themselves. Money issues enter the picture toward the end of the month. Don’t overreact. Just get your spending in line.

CANCER (June 22–July 22). Cleaning up and organizing are on your menu this month. You will not be able to handle any sort of disorganization around you. You will also be more stimulated to take care of your health and get back on a better eating plan. You are also in a period of self-evaluation. You are not moving forward until you get past matters taken care of. This is not a year when you will be able to sidestep any problems. You are being made more aware of what you do with your time and resources. And you will not tolerate childish behavior from anyone.

LEO (July 23–August 22). You are in a playful mood this month, and your creativity is flowing. You may be motivated to do more with your ideas than just think about them. Home and family are definitely pulling you in. Be careful around the holidays. You may find that you have overloaded yourself. Don’t do all this alone or you will be feeling unappreciated. Near the end of the month, work will need more of your time. There are even some promotions hinted at. Consider the long-term effects before you jump.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22). You are just full of information and ready to share it with those around you. You seem to have an ability to explain very complex things so that others can understand them easily. Relationships remain fiery and explosive. And this is not the time for you to analyze what the problem is. You are supposed to respond and don’t let others step on you. And take that peaceful calm exterior as a sign that you don’t have boundaries. Family energies are very tense for you over the holidays. Spend time with someone else’s family. Avoid the conflicts.

LIBRA (September 23–October 23). This time of the year always triggers your self-worth issues. And this shows up in problems with money, personal resources, and how much others respect you. You like to appear to keep your cool, but you really feel very passionately about everything. At work you are feeling very judged. Make sure you are in charge of who is doing the judging. You are not satisfied with where you are and are wanting more from your career. Changes may be in the near future.

SCORPIO (October 24–November 21). This is your birthday time of the year when you are reflecting about the past year and what you will be doing for the next year. Partnerships are very influential this year with the Lunar Eclipse falling in your partnership section. It may be a time of renewal, or it may be a time to look for greener pastures. Home and solitude are especially important at this time. Keep your holiday visits short and enjoyable. Money and resources are very important as the month ends. Get a handle on them.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21). Part of you is very introspective this month, and part of you wants to get out and play and evade those routines of yours. You are overly busy, even for a Sagittarius. And yet, there is so much to do, how will you get to it all? Make sure that you are being true to yourself, or the eclipse on the 23rd may have to remind you. You can choose your schedule and the amount you want to work. You don’t have to do it all.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19). For the first part of the month, it is good to get away from work and involve yourself in social activities. If you feel you have to be productive, you can get involved in business or community groups that have a social side to them as well. By mid-month, you will not be able to handle as much tension and pressure as you usually do. As you near the end of the month, you are formulating a plan for work and your relationships. They need renewal and a new goal orientation. If that doesn’t happen, you will be looking for replacements.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18). The water bearers are poised for action as the month opens. They will leap from the starting blocks right after the Lunar Eclipse on the 8th. They have wanted to get things done, but they have felt like they are just wading through life. Social standing and public opinion are all very important to them. By the time the Thanksgiving holiday rolls around, the Aquarians are the social creatures all the books make them out to be. Invite your friends in for the occasion.

PISCES (February 19–March 20). Since crazy-making has become your profession, you are certainly going to enjoy the holiday time. At the beginning of the month, you are the sane creature we all know and love. By mid-month, career and social responsibility take you over. There are some new opportunities on the horizon. Keep your ears open. And I know you are ready to jump. You are not a person who will be denied this year. This highly energetic period comes to an end in mid-December. Enjoy.

A professional astrologer for nearly 20 years, Lilly Roddy counsels individuals and teaches classes. Her website is www.hermesfoot.com.

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