NOVEMBER 2012 HOROSCOPE

Leigh Oswald

OVERVIEW OF MONTH

The big U.S. election day of the 6^th does on balance seem to favour Obama, but it will be a nail-biter. The Moon in Leo favours his Leo descendant in terms of public support, and the US chart in general has a rather conservative feel planetary wise at that time, suggesting a sticking with the status quo.

Mercury moves retrograde from Sagittarius on the 6^th, moving back into Scorpio on the 14^th, then finally moves direct on the 26^th. Therefore between the 6^th and 26^th there will be the inevitable hiccups, delays, confusions and of course it is no coincidence that the presidential election on the 6^th may therefore suffer from some uncertainties and count confusions. Indeed it may indeed not be until after the 26^th that total clarity is achieved.  Many things in our personal lives and globally, will be put on hold during that period, ultimately for good purpose.

Saturn is now established in Scorpio (there for two and a half years) and the Sun is now in Scorpio until the 21^st. Mercury is also there between the 14^th and 26^th and Venus too, from the 22^nd, so this is not a month for the faint-hearted. Important truths are revealed and the dark is uncovered. Scandals are rife and it is no cosmic coincidence that Jimmy Savile, the late, shamed TV personality has Saturn, the lord of karma, now sitting right on his Scorpio Venus and next month it will exactly conjoin his Scorpio sun. These visitations from Saturn only occur every 30 years. Even posthumously, it seems the planets haunt us and bring their message.

The dark will be revealed and prices will be paid. Not least related to sexual and economic scandals (Scorpio).  Burlusconi, the ex Italian president, has just been found guilty of tax evasion and he too has just had Saturn sitting on his Venus (once every 30 years)

Saturn in Scorpio does not do half measures, and that will be reflected in extremism, whether that be socio-political, or in extreme climate conditions, that will (as much of the East coast of the U.S. can now bear testimony to,) now increasingly dog the planet.

The arts are favoured after the 22^nd when Venus is in Libra.

Mars very much activates the American chart before the 17^th. Thereafter, from Capricorn, a getting down to business with a strong work ethic is underlined globally. The 27^th is a significant day when Mars conjuncts Pluto in Capricorn and which can be quite explosive for England, which is a Capricorn country (as is Afghanistan and India) and the establishment in general, and with revelations that are pretty uncomfortable. The 23^rd is a day of risk when Mars squares to Uranus and shocks are in the ether.

However, interestingly, there are two eclipses in the month. There is a total solar eclipse on the 13^th at the 22^nd degree of Scorpio and an annular lunar eclipse on the 28^th at the 7^th degree of Gemini. The eclipse of the 13^th can act as a cleansing that is necessary for a clear-out so that a new start can be initiated, whereas the lunar eclipse of the 28^th suggests a tricky time when dark forces can erupt on the planet and the power of the unconscious dominates the conscious and very difficult endings of chapters are in the air.

ARIES 

November is a month when Aries need to get down and deep with some uncomfortable issues that maybe they would rather avoid, but it is necessary to face up to now. Also it is important to resolve complex financial issues, particularly joint ones, and between the 6^th and 26^th there could be much uncertainty in that area, and the cheque will not be in the post.

Before the 22^nd all Aries born after March 24^th have an opportunity to embrace a bit of Cupid’s magic and others are bringing love and charm into your life; and before the 17^th all born after April 6^th may have planes, boats and trains very much part of their life and energy put into academia will be powerful. After the 17^th, all born up to the end of March have to seriously focus with great discipline on profession.

Meanwhile if born April 1^st to 7^th you have Jupiter bringing an extra helping of wisdom, insight and communication skill, so exploit, and travel can also be very progressive.

If born March 24^th to 27^th, hang on to your hat as change is in the air and you can do nothing about it but go with the flow, hang loose and know that it is ultimately innovative. But if born March 27^th to 30^th, beware those who would engage in power struggles with you, and beware misuse of power on all levels, your own included. You could have a tiger by the tail.  Check motives

TAURUS

It is relationships that figure largely in your life now. The power of others impacts you but between the 6^th and 26^th you may feel rather uncertain and wobbly when it comes to communications with others as they may not deliver the news you want to hear. After the 26^th you can start to read from the same hymn sheet again.

Venus from the 22^nd favours all born up to May 1^st when it comes to love life and harmony, and popularity is yours, gained by your generosity. Before that date many of you will be building your charms in your professional sphere.

Before the 17^th, focus on finances will benefit. After that date all born up to May 1^st are also likely to be happy travelling or studying.

Those born April 22^nd to 28^th have Saturn testing you. Others are difficult, challenging and only you can decide if the challenge is one you need to acknowledge and step up to the plate to, or whether you are learning something that you need to act on to protect yourself.

If born April 27^th to 30^th, Pluto is empowering you, not only intellectually but also from overseas contacts. Step into your own potential.

Meanwhile, those born around April 21/22nd^st are feeling the magic of Neptune creatively and will experience increased empathy, compassion and sensitivity. Your heart needs to be exposed.

The solar eclipse on the 13^th directly impacts those born around May 13^th. This will be a powerful new start potential in relationships.

GEMINI

Rationalising career plans is important this month and try and get communications sorted out effectively with others before the 6^th, particularly if born around May 22^nd to 25^th, otherwise you may have to wait until the 26^th for normal service to be resumed, when dealing with others, both at work and personally.

Before the 22^nd, if born after May 25^th, the good times roll and the party spirit is strong in you, as are creative inspirations. Thereafter you will need to charm your colleagues who will be extra amenable.

Before the 17^th if born after June 7^th, people are no pushovers. Mars in your 7^th house is challenging you and you may have to fight your corner, or compromise more than you planned

Jupiter meanwhile is blessing those born June 1^st to 7^th. Enjoy! He is bringing not only benefits relationship-wise, but also growth externally and internally now.

Check out all the small print in everybody and every situation if born around May 21/22nd as Neptune is fogging the picture, but for those born May 24^th to 28^th, enjoy and embrace new input and innovative ideas and people, and believe in your intuition.

The lunar eclipse of the 28^th falls on the Suns of those born around May 29^th. You may be surprised what uncomfortable, but eye opening truths emerge.

CANCER          

It is a time for creativity and extrovert enjoyment of life, although the flow may not be so smooth from the 6^th to 26^th when Mercury backtracks. Double-check all communications.

After the 22^nd all born up to July 4^th are gifted with extra charisma, magnetism, charm and creative skills, and after the 17^th if born up to July 3^rd watch your back as there are people who are prepared to challenge and trip you up. Relationships are challenging.

Saturn in Scorpio now is harmonising with the energies of those born June 24^th to 30^th. He is bringing a measured, cautious approach to your being and giving a seriousness and mature attitude towards relationships and indeed to offspring.

However those born June 25^th to 28^th also have Uranus creating a desire for excitement and adventure and you are on the edge of your seat and a bit addicted to adrenaline. Don’t be impulsive, or do anything that is irreversible, but know it is time for some modification and change in life to liberate you. Also those born on the last two days of June are suffering from some ongoing challenge from an authority figure or rather dark force out there. Don’t sink to their level; draw boundaries with dignity.

Meanwhile if born around June 23^rd enjoy the blessings of Neptune as he inspires on a very high level of consciousness but which involves your soul and your heart, creatively and in terms of altruism and compassion.

LEO

Focus on home and domestic issues dominate your plans, but both social and domestic plans can be put on hold, frustratingly so, between the 6^th and 26^th, but at least after the 22^nd many of you will be making efforts to make home sweet home a reality.

Before the 17^th, if born after August 9^th, your predatory side is strong as is your extrovert creative instinct and your energy is proud and effective. After the 17^th however, many of you need to remind yourselves of the need for pursuit of income.

If born August 3^rd to 9^th friends are invaluable and bring opportunities, and indeed your leadership skills are honed.

However with Saturn in Scorpio, those born July 26^th to 31^st are feeling the cold fingers of this karmic schoolteacher. Family issues are weighty and need attending to. Blocks, restrictions and delays are all to teach you something important. No pain, no gain. Reality checks need observing.

However, by contrast, those born July 22^nd to 28^th are also feeling a great desire to kick over the traces and make a new start, and are seeing the bigger picture and having a greater understanding beyond the limits of the ego. Between Saturn and Uranus this could be a great learning-curve period.

VIRGO        

Your mind is sharp and communication is important to you now, possibly out of necessity, but because your ruler Mercury is infuriatingly retrograde between the 6^th and 26^th either side of those dates are best for negotiation or at least for results coming through.

Your charms are underscored after the 22^nd if born up to September 4^th. Before that date, focus on finances will be beneficial.

Before the 17^th if born after September 9^th, war drums are audible from others whose level of irritation seem needless, but it could be in response to you being critical.

After the 17^th all born up to September 9^th need to keep an eye on finances that are complex and shared by others.

Uncharacteristic extravagance and over-confidence are in the air for those born September 3^rd to 9^th, notably in career, so just beware.

Those born late August benefit from cautious, measured discipline applied to their affairs.

However if born around August 23^rd, beware: those around you may not be as they seem. All that glisters is not gold and heroes and heroines will fall of pedestals and those you try and save may become liabilities.

If born August 31^st/September 1^st, Pluto is really giving confidence, not only creatively, but also romantically, and the power of offspring and Cupid can be very regenerative.

LIBRA

Doing a few calculations over finances will not go astray, and don’t be surprised if between the 6^th and 26^th communications and organisation do not go smoothly.

Before the 22^nd if born after September 26^th, is a good hair period. You are looking good and feeling good and your charms are extra potent. Thereafter money can be made through creative feats and persuasive powers.

After the 17^th if born up to October 5^th, be wary that you are not a little impatient or over-assertive, particularly with family and on the domestic front, and the proverbial bull in the china shop will do you no good, in attitude.

For those born October 4^th to 10^th, this is brilliant time for vacations and for enhancing one’s intellect and metaphysical interests, but equally those born September 26^th to 28^th are feeling the disruptive hailstorms of Uranus as others throw unexpected slings and arrows into the melting pot. The unpredictable in others can however result in your greater freedom.

Meanwhile those born 1^st and 2^nd of October are dealing with the power of Pluto. Power struggles with others at home may be forcing you to take a bold stance with dignity and endings of chapters are in the air, as you assert your power with a powerful sense of destiny. That is quite undeniable, but stop and count to ten first, so you assert yourself with dignity and calm.

SCORPIO        

Your month and time to shine, or a time to at least show your power, positively or negatively, but be aware that from the 14^th to 26^th when Mercury is retrograde in your sign, many of you may feel that you can talk the talk, but not walk the walk.

Venus in Scorpio after the 22^nd is favourable for all born up to October 3^rd. It ignites magnetic charms and harmonises relationships, and before the 17^th many of you will focus on pursuing your second favourite subject: finances.

After the 17^th if born up to November 4^th you are no shrinking violet when it comes to arguing your case with obvious intellectual strength.

Saturn is now sitting on the Suns of those born October 24^th to 28^th. This prompts a reassessment of necessity. It’s a time to look after the body, acknowledge its limitations and be cautious. Face facts that though uncomfortable, means life is addressed more realistically.

In contrast, if born October 31^st -November 1^st, Pluto now brings great intellectual insight and power. You are listened to and responsibility that goes with power needs honoured. You are the conduit, not the owner of this power.

For those born around October 24^th, Neptune continues to soften your heart and inspire creative depths: a once every 82 year event..

The solar eclipse on the 13^th targets all born around November 15^th. A time for a new dawn.

SAGITTARIUS

Some retreat is needed this month. Many of you need to review your past and behind-the-scenes activities are significant. If born between the 6^th and 26^th you mat feel paralysed by an inability to move forward as you would wish. A retreat for many of you would be advisable.

However before the 17^th for those born after December 8^th, Mars in your first house will demand that you assert self in some way, but anger can be the result as frustration builds.

If born December 3^rd to 9^th Jupiter is at least bringing bonuses from other people who have your best interests at heart. People from other cultures and who are wise can illuminate your life and good news re partners can bring blessings. Travel too is very much on the cards as it so often is.

If born November 26^th to 28^th life is full of a need for change, innovation and rejuvenation romantically. Be confident about your own uniqueness.

Meanwhile, for this born around November 22nd/23^rd, be wise that there smoke and mirror effects around you and all is not real. Your perceptions are wobbly and others may be not totally up front and you are lacking in certainty of identity. Hang on in there, as this is a valuable, if confusing transition.

Lunar energy on the 28^th affects those born around November 30^th. This could be a time when truths are told, facts are faced and relationships have to accommodate these.

CAPRICORN    

Friends and group associations dominate and can be very constructive, but don’t expect to make major headway between the 6^th and 26^th. Thereafter you start to see results but your charms, notably after the 22^nd, can be persuasive, especially if born in December.

Before the 17^th some of you may be feeling rather angry, particularly if born after January 7^th. Don’t sit on resentment; don’t seethe, express with calm to the right person at the right place at the right time.

After the 17^th, all born up to January 1^st are much more proactive in a successful way, and your energy, psychological, physical and spiritual is strong to enable you to achieve what you want, but don’t be too assertive.

However Pluto and Uranus are still very much on the case for many of you born late December. If born December 25^th to 27^th there is a restlessness that cannot be assuaged and there is a desire for rebellious and maverick behaviour, which is uncharacteristic, but change may be forced upon you if you do not acknowledge its need.

Also those born December 29^th and 30^th are very aware of the need to flex their muscles and to express a fated sense of power which you can use for good or ill. With consciousness, it will be the former. This once every 248 year hit should be honoured with respect for the sense of destiny it brings.

AQUARIUS      

You are in the spotlight in your profession, so acknowledge that and effort put in between the 6^th and 26^th may not come to fruition until after that period.  Delays happens for good reason if you but trust.

Before the 22nd love life and enjoyment connected to other cultures is possible for all those born after January 24^th.  Also creative input is well received far afield. Thereafter, your charms need to be exploited and employed at work and colleagues and superiors smile upon you..

Before the 17^th, if born after February 6^th, your leadership skills and ability to inspire others is strong. After that date, all born up to January 31^st need to be careful about sitting on any unexpressed anger. It will do you no good and can harm relationships and your body, however behind the scenes hard work can seriously pay off.

If born January 23^rd to 27^th, Saturn is causing professional conundrums. You need to face facts and do what is necessary, or accept delays and just keep soldiering on, if what you are doing is right. Also, this same group need to be wary that the lord of time: your co-ruler Saturn, is reminding you to honour the vessel that carries you: your body.

If born January 14^th to 26^th, you are able to use your intuition to guide you perfectly now, as your ruling planet, Uranus is rarely and magnificently enhancing your judgement.

PISCES

A brilliant month for pushing the boundaries both intellectually and geographically, but travel can suffer from some delays and hiccups between the 6^th and 26^th.

Before the 22^nd some of you can sweet-talk your way to financial advantage and after the 22^nd if born up to March 1^st, love and creative skills blend with long-distance interests.

Before the 17^th if born after March 8^th, tread carefully at work as there are angry people who may well be taking it out on you; deserved or not.  Carefully monitor your own assertiveness.

After the 17^th if born up to March 1^st, you are can be proactive in social life and successfully co-ordinating events.

Saturn is a serious, but constructive note for those born February 21/22nd to 25^th. Intellectual activities and travel have a dutiful, obligation feel and needed discipline pays off later.

If born February 25^th to 28^th, there is a powerful input from Pluto that allows you to be a mover and shaker in a way that reaches far. Your insight and intellectual ability, provided it is used for greater good, can be life changing for others and self now. Use wisely.

If your birthday is cuspal Pisces, around February 19^th and 20^th your ruler Neptune is in his rare visitation to your Sun, emphasising hugely your Piscean traits, whether positive i.e. creativity, spirituality, psychic powers, empathy, compassion and redemptive action, or negative i.e. escapism, hypersensitivity, addiction, vulnerability and deception. Ensure the former dominate.