Astronomy Picture of the Day – The Great Orion Nebula M42

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2015 November 4

The Great Orion Nebula M42
Image Credit & Copyright: Terry Hancock (Down Under Observatory)

Explanation: The Great Nebula in Orion, also known as M42, is one of the most famous nebulas in the sky. The star forming region’s glowing gas clouds and hot young stars are on the right in this sharp and colorful image that includes the bluish reflection nebulae NGC 1977 and friends on the left. Located at the edge of an otherwise invisible giant molecular cloud complex, these eye-catching nebulas represent only a small fraction of this galactic neighborhood’s wealth of interstellar material. Within the well-studied stellar nursery, astronomers have also identified what appear to be numerous infant planetary systems. The gorgeous skyscape spans nearly two degrees or about 45 light-years at the Orion Nebula’s estimated distance of 1,500 light-years.

Your Daily Planet Tracker: Venus in Virgo, Now Until Nov 8, 2015

Planet Tracker

Venus in Virgo

Now Until Nov 8, 2015

Venus is about love and relationships, while Virgo deals with life’s more practical matters. Superifically, this can be interpreted, then, as a period in which passion may give way to the mundane affairs of daily life. However, Virgo’s traditionally chaste image is not nearly so virginal as one might expect. It is, after all, an earth sign that appreciates the healthy functions of the human body, including sexuality.

A more balanced view is that Venus in Virgo is a time when pleasure is derived by understanding the fine details of life, be they related to love or work. An appreciation for refinement in the arts, food, nature and people is more likely during this period. This can help further the development of skills and techniques in all areas of creative expression.

In personal relationships Venus in Virgo can correspond with excess criticism. The idea is to take the sharpened perceptions of the moment and apply with a constructive, rather than destructive, attitude. In this way so-called “faults” are not reasons to tear down a person, but to clarify the issues that need attention and adjustment. This positive approach can make this a time in which relationships grow through greater awareness of what makes them tick and, thus, help to iron out the kinks. Passion flows more freely when obstacles are removed. Work makes way for love.

That handy expert in life’s little refinements, Martha Stewart, was born with Venus in Virgo, as was fellow foodie Julia Child. Tennis champions Martina Navratilova, Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe, and the great conqueror of more than basketball, Wilt Chamberlain, also have this in their birth charts.

Hollywood couple Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas share Venus in Virgo, along with singers Chrissie Hynde, Joni Mitchell and Linda Ronstadt. Ms. Perfect Julie Andrews is a different kind of Venus in Virgo singer, as is Luciano Pavarotti. Penny Marshall, Carrie Fisher, Catherine Deneuve, Robert DeNiro, Robert Redford and Chevy Chase also belong to this group.

Conservatives Jesse Helms, Jerry Falwell and Casper Weinberger represent one end of the poltical spectrum, while George McGovern and William Kunstler come from the other. Ex-football coach Jimmy Johnson is a perfectly coiffed example of Venus in Virgo precision, but revolutionary rocker John Lennon reminds us that these symbols can stretch to include less conventional forms of personal expression.

 

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Your Daily Influences for November 4th

Your Daily Influences
November 4th, 2015

 

Ace of Pentacles
Prosperity, pleasure and beauty can be realized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Berkano
Berkano is the Rune of birth and rebirth. This may symbolize a time when you are capable of great personal growth. Love may be in the air as well.

 

 

 

Scorpio the Scorpion
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is determined, forceful, emotional, intuitive, powerful, passionate, exciting and magnetic. This person is probably an acquaintance you made at work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.

Your Three Dragon MahJong Reading for November 4th

Your Three Dragon MahJong Reading for Today

In Chinese Culture the Dragon is generally considered a sign of great luck and power. However the Red, Green and White Dragons in Mahjong represent three distinct influences that can affect your life. The Dragon Reading creates a relationship between sets of tiles to each Dragon to explore how the Three Dragons will influence you now and in the near future.

 

The White Dragon is indeed a wily fellow. His domain is the great unknown, and the tile set under him suggests an area or areas that could affect your life in unexpected ways.

 

 

 

Bamboo 6
Symbol: Water

The Water tile denotes a need for communication. A trip may be necessary to communicate properly. You may be called upon to present proof of ownership or that an event actually took place.

 

 

South Wind
Symbol: Fire

The South Wind tile is considered to be a very good sign in a reading. It almost ensures a satisfactory end to any problem.

 

 

Bamboo 3
Symbol: Toad

The Toad tile indicates some troubling moments along your life’s path, but these aches will heal. It also suggests your ambition may be greater than your reach.

Your Animal Spirit for November 4th is The Badger

Your Animal Spirit for Today
November 4th, 2015

Badger

Badger is a ferocious opponent, unwilling to back down over any issue. Unfortunately, this unwavering stance leads some Badgers to their demise. If Badger has dug into your reading, he is asking whether you are fighting the right fight. Is this issue the hill you’re willing to die on, or are you fighting for no other reason than pure stubbornness? Think about it.

Your Daily Witches Rune for November 4th is The Eye

 

Today’s Witches Rune

The Eye

Meaning: The eye has always been a powerful symbol for different cultures. Some believe that the soul resides in them, while others think it’s possible to curse a person merely by looking at them. Through our eyes we connect and express emotions and thoughts. Thus, this is one of the most powerful runes in the set, emphasizing the importance of any rune close to it. The Eye symbol is also related to “vision” is all senses, including the physical. This rune can represent our eyes and optic nerves. It can also represent activities such as research, analysis, photography and creative visualization. When it appears, there’s an urge to observe, to explore, to understand deeply what is before you. This rune is usually related to sudden realizations. Not necessarily a ‘shock’ (unless some violent rune is close it, like the Scythe and the Man), but more related to the lifting of veils. Your eyes are suddenly open, and you see things that were unknown to you before. A change of perception and focus in life is to be expected when this rune appears… whatever the situation is, the way you see it will be transformed. The Eye rune also says that now it’s time for you to go after what you want. Your focus is powerful right now, and everything you concentrate on can become successful.
This rune often represents a lonely journey towards a goal… it suggests a calling and a connection to something bigger, a sense of purpose. Your path is clear to you now; you know which way to go, even if you don’t know where exactly it’ll take you. In a spiritual level, This rune can represent a development of one’s psychic skills, or an advancement in one’s spiritual path. As you connect yourself to a deeper source, and learn to trust, you gain wisdom and your eyes see far. A higher power seems to be guiding you in times when the Eye appears. Like the Sun rune, this rune can mean that right now all eyes are on you. But unlike the former symbol, when the Eye appears there’s some discomfort related to such attention. It may be excessive and even unwelcome. In fact, this is one of this rune’s most negative facets: it may show an invasion of privacy, when someone (or even you) pry into another’s life and scrutinize their every move. Beware of flatterers and stalkers. The Eye cautions against obsession and the tendency to spy on other people’s affairs. In a relationship reading, the Eye can symbolize a predestined bond to another person.

Note that this does not promise a happy ending, but simply says that this connection is powerful and will be very important in your life. In fact, because the Eye rune is a solitary one, it is possible that the people in the relationship cannot be together due to difficult circumstances. Still, your bond that person will transform you. In a negative way, this rune can cautions against invading your partner’s personal space or stalking them.

 

Additional information about Today’s Witches Rune courtesy of Your Spiritual Journey Australia

Your Ancient Symbol Card for November 4th is Solitude

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

Solitude


Solitude is represented by a single person standing at the end of a boardwalk staring out at a vast, empty panorama. They are truly alone, but may not feel loneliness. They are at a place in their life where the need to withdraw from the our secular world is strong, because their focus should be on their inner self, their morality, and their dreams. The view before them is empty, but it is a canvas on which they may paint their future–a future restricted only by the size of their imagination and courage. For them Solitude is a choice. They chose to take the walkway that distances them from the rest of us. It is also a choice that can be undone. Just as they chose to take a path that leads them away from us, they may choose to turn around and come back at anytime.

As a daily card, Solitude suggest a period in which you need to distance yourself from those around you and explore your inner-self, what is driving your day to day life and decide if you are really on the life path that is best for you. This is a time to revitalize your spirit, and draw your dreams for the future.

Your Daily I Ching Hexagram for Nov. 4th is 16: Satisfying

Today’s I Ching Hexagram

November 5, 2015
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16: Satisfying

 

 

 

Summary:
Abide by your instincts. Take action when you sense the time is right.
Line One of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Remain ever ready. Continue to do good work.
Line Two of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Look for immediate solutions to obstacles in your path.
Line Three of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Do not procrastinate. Loss of time will injure your projects.
Line Four of Your Hexagram is a 9:
Do not doubt your actions or decisions. You will do the right thing. Enjoy your success.
Line Five of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Remain ethical. Fix your errors and bolster your shortcomings.
Line Six of Your Hexagram is a 6:
Prepare for a new project. Dwelling on past glories may harm you.

Your Daily Rune for November 4th is Kenaz

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bw-kenazYour Rune For Today
Kenaz

Kenaz foretells the coming of clarity and knowledge. It is time for you to grow by exchanging knowledge with others. Opportunities are upon you.

Additional information about Today’s Rune, Kenaz

kenaz : torch

 

Phonetic equivalent: k (can also be used as a hard ‘c’)

 

DIVINATORY MEANINGS:
wisdom, insight, solution to a problem, creativity, inspiration, enlightenment

 

MAGICAL USES:
for creative inspiration, aid in study, fertility, dispelling anxiety and fear

 

ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES:
Mimir, the Dwarfs, Muspellheim

 

ANALYSIS:
In modern usage, the Scottish ‘ken’ means to know or understand, and this is the sense in which the rune should interpreted. Today, light, inspiration and knowledge are often associated, as in ‘gaining enlightenment’ and ‘shedding light on the problem’, and even in the image of a lightbulb going on over someone’s head when they get an idea. To bring light is to make the invisible visible.Unlike the wisdom gained at þurisaz, kenaz only allows us to take bits and pieces of this knowledge away with us as we need it, usually at the discretion of the Gods. This knowledge will generally come in the form of a sudden inspiration, and we will be able to see clearly the answer that was once hidden from us. This form of wisdom is more closely associated with the right half of the brain than the left, since it does not come through conscious effort but rather through passively opening one’s self to it. Thus, a more feminine element is added to our journeyer’s experience.
 

The act of bringing light into the darkness is also a creative one. Again consider the image of the person carrying a torch , representing the masculine elements of fire and air, entering the cave and penetrating the feminine realm of earth and water. This joining of masculine and feminine elements results in the creation of new ideas. In physical terms, this can be correlated to the application of fire to mold and shape matter – the art of the smith.

 

Your Lucky Tarot Cards for November 4th

Your Lucky Cards

This reading represent elements that favor you.

Death

First and foremost Death does not specifically pertain to our physical death. The Death card marks ends and beginnings. Although most illustrations of the Death card tend to be morbid, the forces behind the Death card are actually quite exciting. Yes Death does mark the end of something. But ends are often brought about by completion and not loss. Most endings are actually good, and make room for us to begin new adventures.

When The Tower is among your personal cards, the influence of Death may be increased. Having The Fool or The Empress in your personal cards may diminish the influence of Death.

The Emperor

The Emperor is gifted with the skills to successfully lead others. He can turn chaos into order, provide structure to that which is unbound. He is quick of mind and confident in his power and right to rule, and does so in a just manner. Although stern by nature, he truly is the ultimate father figure. He will provide as needed, teach those with unanswered questions, protect the vulnerable, set and maintain boundaries. His perfect world runs on schedule and is free of any disturbances. What the Emperor must be wary of is setting boundaries and rules where none are needed. If he isn’t he may well become a tyrant.

When The Hierophant or Justice are among your personal cards, the influence of The Emperor may be increased. Having The Empress in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Emperor.

Your Personal Daily Tarot Card for Nov. 4th is The Moon

Your Personal Daily Tarot Card

The Moon


The Moon represents those forces which remain largely hidden to us. The light of the moon provides some illumination down a path into the unknown, but not enough to brighten the landscape like The Sun, or cut through the dark shadows from which the unexpected may leap. However, The Moon is not without gifts we can use. She spurs our imagination and creativity. She can be a portal to knowledge and experience beyond the realm of our everyday lives. But Her offerings are not available to the feint of heart. To receive what The Moon offers one must have the courage to follow uncharted paths and the intelligence to find truths hidden in a bewildering setting rife with illusion. For those who can make this journey the reward may be finding the key to making their dreams come true.

Get a Jump on Tomorrow, Your Horoscopes for Thursday, November 5th

Get a  Jump On Tomorrow…..

Your Horoscopes for Thursday, November 5th

by Rick Levine

 

General Horoscope

Although we know what is correct in our hearts, circumstances make it difficult to communicate our position today. The detail-oriented Virgo Moon urges us to separate the bad data from the good. However, our minds create their own distractions as an eye-opening aspect between expansive Jupiter and fast-acting Uranus brings intellectual breakthroughs. Nevertheless, our individual needs might be shunted aside for the collective good of the community.

Aries Horoscope Mar 21 – Apr 19

No matter what you hope to do today, work-related tasks demand your undivided attention until the job is complete. This ambitious commitment may sound like bad news, but doing your chores could turn out to be a pleasant experience if you don’t put up a fight. Keep your eye on the final goal, regardless of whatever delightful distractions pop up. Just think of it as an endurance test from the universe. If you stay focused on the finish line, you’ll cross it with flying colors. Rewards are sweeter when you sweat for them.

Taurus Horoscope Apr 20 – May 20

Whatever concerns surface today may not be as daunting as they seem at first. Ultimately, the current pressure is not great enough to prompt a significant life change, but you still might have to jump through a few hoops to move things along. Thankfully, once you get the ball rolling, progress becomes easier as the day wears on. Surprisingly, you could even have time for a playful diversion. Keep your productivity on target by avoiding extreme reactions. Balancing your energy maximizes your potential.

Gemini Horoscope May 21 – Jun 20

Even if your thoughts are running amok now, this is a perfect chance to set clear priorities and consciously focus on what’s most important. Your emotions may be entangled with those of close family members, but something unexpected could pull you away from your plans at home today. Although responsibilities are calling from all directions, you can still reconnect with the ones you love later on in the evening. There’s nothing wrong with admitting that home is where your heart is happiest.

Cancer Horoscope Jun 21 – Jul 22

There is so much going on at work that it is nearly impossible to reestablish balance to your daily routine. Fortunately, you can feel a subtle but significant shift in the energy today. Even if you don’t yet fully understand where the current trajectory is heading, at least recognize that you can’t tie yourself to the status quo any longer. Don’t be too calculating as you plan your future or you’ll end up outsmarting yourself. Follow the flow; your life is changing and you need to change with it.

Leo Horoscope Jul 23 – Aug 22

You might be worrying about your long-term financial condition for not-so-obvious reasons. Although your mind is on your money today, chances are that your current anxiety is a reflection of a deeper concern you are harboring about your life goals. Thankfully, a little self-examination will set the record straight. What do you consider valuable? Where do you see yourself in five years? What’s on your bucket list? The more you envision the future now, the more you realize how much work there is to do in the present moment.

Virgo Horoscope Aug 23 – Sep 22

Relationships are the source of confusion today if you impulsively act on your feelings. You might be suddenly confronted with the fact that everyone doesn’t necessarily share the same level of interest as you. Don’t push for resolution to prove a point; solutions may remain elusive for a while longer. Take as much time as you need to listen to the whispers of your heart and decipher the clues in your dreams. Don’t grow complacent; be ready to run with your answer when you find it.

Libra Horoscope Sep 23 – Oct 22

Turning your brilliant ideas into action is tricky now, but it’s not because anyone wants to see you fail. Instead, it’s your own indecisiveness that stymies your progress. Although you may have ongoing issues about making timely decisions, this is one choice you’re actually better off postponing today because you don’t have the objective perspective you need. Give it a few days and then make up your mind. It might look like procrastination to the rest of the world, but you know it’s all about strategic timing.

Scorpio Horoscope Oct 23 – Nov 21

Fight the impulse to be overly vague when you ask for what you need today. Even if the stars don’t grant your every wish, you can still end up closer to getting what you want. Exploring the possibility that you’re missing something crucial to the big picture inspires you to dig deeper. Look within and you can transform uncertainty into specificity but you won’t find your answers immediately. In the meantime, your willingness to be truly authentic with those you love is appreciated more than you know.

Sagittarius Horoscope Nov 22 – Dec 21

Your naturally cheerful disposition normally opens doors for you, but your exuberance could work against you today. It’s unrealistic to expect others to take you seriously when you’re busy breaking out the party favors and cracking jokes. It’s wonderful to play the master of ceremonies whenever possible, but now you can’t leave the practical matters behind until they are fully addressed. Surprise everyone with your willingness to work hard, and then dazzle them with your brilliance.

Capricorn Horoscope Dec 22 – Jan 19

Your attention to detail is admirable today, but you could grow so obsessed with gathering more facts that you lose track of your original goal. You might believe that possessing the right piece of information now can empower you to overcome nearly any obstacle. However, you may be sorely disappointed if you become so fascinated with the pixels that you no longer see the big picture. Change your perspective by taking a few steps back and then boldly recreate your vision of the future from your new vantage point.

Aquarius Horoscope Jan 20 – Feb 18

Although everything might seem a little off center today, you remain hopeful that the tension will dissipate on its own. There’s not quite enough conflict for you to initiate any major changes in your life now. But there is just the right amount of free-floating anxiety to encourage you to assume a self-protective posture. Don’t let down your guard or you could court disaster. Thankfully, your clever ability of staying one step ahead of everyone else will surely pay off in the days ahead.

Pisces Horoscope Feb 19 – Mar 20

Struggling with the fine distinctions between fact and fiction takes up most of your energy today. Even with your natural proclivity toward fantasy, you can usually tell what’s real when push comes to shove. However, it’s nearly impossible to know what to trust now. Dream big while delaying major decisions for a few more days. Although your judgment may be temporarily clouded, your imagination is more vivid than ever. Keep dipping into the deep waters since that’s where the buried treasure is hidden.

 

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If You Were Born Today, November 4

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If You Were Born Today, November 4

You possess a versatile and creative mind, yet you have a strong appreciation for concrete results. Although you indulge in the pleasures of life, you are also very hard-working and take much pride in your work and in your hobbies. You deal with pressures rather well, and you are able to right yourself quickly when things do go wrong. Inside, you are passionate and ardent. Your sensitivity and your emotional nature are not very apparent on the surface of things. You have the ability to stick to a project and make sure it functions properly. Determined and quietly bold, you have what it takes to succeed in life.

Famous people born today: Matthew McConaughey, Sean Combs, Walter Cronkite, Laura Bush, Loretta Swit, Markie Post.

Courtesy of Cafe Astrology

Your Daily Horoscopes for Wednesday, November 4th

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Horoscopes for Wednesday, November 4th

 

Aries

Aries Horoscope
Aries

While the day is certainly good for entertaining, creative, and expressive activities with the Moon in playful Leo until tonight, dear Aries, there is also good energy for applying yourself to researching an idea or project. You can apply rationality and practical thought to normally emotional or sensitive matters. This can be a day in which people who you were previously trying to get in touch with are now available. Tonight, you’ll feel like doing catch-up work if you’ve been putting off priorities. Even so, there can be some tendency to rebel against any extra work you’ve recently taken on as you consider that you may need a little more space for spontaneous explorations.

Taurus

Taurus

This week, an aspect between Jupiter in your recreation sector and Uranus in your privacy sector can call up some questions about freedom and enjoyment, dear Taurus, particularly if you’ve been overzealous in the pursuit of pleasure. While this is an important time for you to explore and express your creativity and to allow your inner child the chance to come out and play, if you overdo this to the point that other life departments begin to suffer, you’ll need to wrestle with guilt or other feelings of discomfort. For some, issues from the past can interfere with a present relationship. The solution is to simplify your life and divide your attention more evenly. Today, there is strong energy for constructive conversation. If you have a problem to handle, seek out a trusted partner or friend. This is also a good time to show a friend or partner your more reliable side.

Gemini

Gemini

This is a strong day for applying yourself to work or research, dear Gemini, and for a certain flair with communications. You’re finding answers that previously eluded you, showing your commitment to the work you do or services you provide, and possibly tying up loose ends on an important project. Having a firm grip on your priorities helps you to focus on what’s most essential, but you’re also tuned in to fancy details and design elements as well. This week, however, there can be awareness of areas of excess in your life, particularly related to attention spent to personal and domestic matters. If you’re juggling too much, you might start to feel a call for more spontaneous activities or need for friends.

Cancer

Cancer

There can be continued focus on practical affairs and matters of comfort and security today, dear Cancer. However, it’s also a strong day for expressing yourself creatively, learning something new, and studying or editing. You might even discover opportunities to turn a personal hobby or plan into something that makes money for you or opens doors to other professional opportunities. Alternatively, this can be about putting a natural talent to better use. This week, questions of freedom can be on our minds, however, with Jupiter and Uranus connecting in a somewhat challenging way. For you, if you’ve taken on too many personal projects or interests, you could find that this impacts your attention to responsibilities or professional goals. Look for ways to divide your attention in a more balanced way, even if this means cutting back on certain activities. Otherwise, the activities that you enjoy most can eventually feel burdensome.

Leo

Leo

The Moon continues to transit your sign until tonight, dear Leo, and today, forms few connections with the planets. This can lead to a sense that you can make what you want of the day, although you could feel especially self-focused. There is good energy today for study and research, so if you need to prepare for a presentation or interview, there is strong support for this now. This week, Jupiter and Uranus form a quincunx aspect, and this can present a dilemma when it comes to funding your adventures, travels, or education for some. For others, if you’ve taken on too many business projects or commitments, as much as you’re enjoying them, you could feel the need to free up some time for new or broader experiences and spontaneous activities. You’ll figure out a solution to this as you go along, but do consider ways to make room for both practical application and experimentation.

Virgo

Virgo Symbol/Glyph
Virgo

This is a potentially excellent day for collaborating with someone to solve a problem or move a project to a new level, dear Virgo. It can also be strong for showing your appreciation for someone’s loyalty and help, which can deepen a bond. You tend to often go it alone these days, and it’s a strong exercise in confidence that you need and that is very good for you, but there are days such as these that your connection to others figures strongly and warmly. This week, a Jupiter-Uranus quincunx can serve as a checkpoint if you’ve recently taken on too much. You may need to simplify before excess in one area of life begins detrimentally affecting other life “departments”. Freedom is especially important to you these days, so make the space for spontaneity.

Libra

Libra Glyph-Symbol
Libra

There can be special attention to developing your skills or increasing your knowledge today, dear Libra, and much potential for success. The focus now tends to be on practical skills and know-how. On another level, a Jupiter-Uranus quincunx coming exact this week serves as an important reminder that even with the things we love and enjoy, if we go overboard, we can end up restricting ourselves in other areas of life. Look for ways to better balance your life. For some of you, your increased need for solitude, time alone, or time to think, can be affecting a relationship. While a quincunx aspect often gives us a feeling that we have to make a choice between one thing or the other, there is in fact a way to find a compromise, even if the route to this is not yet obvious.

Scorpio

Scorpio Symbol Glyph
Scorpio

People are lining up for your ideas – you seem to have an especially strong sense of current and future trends these days, dear Scorpio, and practical insight as well. There is special style in how you are presenting your ideas and communicating your message, as well as a real willingness to back things up with hard work. If you’ve been taking on too many projects or spending a little too much time networking and socializing recently, however, you could begin to feel a little restless now. With Jupiter and Uranus forming a quincunx, you might discover that too much of even a good, enjoyable thing can eventually feel burdensome or wasteful. Make some time for yourself and for life’s unexpected moments, and be sure that work and health matters get their due attention. This way, you’ll be in a better position to grab opportunities when they arise.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Glyph Symbol
Sagittarius

Yesterday, your ruler, Jupiter, opposed Chiron, and now Jupiter moves towards an awkward aspect with Uranus. This serves as another checkpoint when it comes to expanding your goals, reach, or projects. Consider your need to “play” freely from time to time – to act on impulses, to do something fun or creative spontaneously. If you are filling up your life too full of projects, even if they are thoroughly exciting, you’ll end up feeling too burdened or overwhelmed. That’s what this Jupiter-Uranus energy is about. It’s a reminder that we can’t overload our lives and handle sudden changes of plans or life’s unexpected twists easily. Keep some time in your life free. There is good energy tonight for solving an emotional or family problem logically and effectively.

Capricorn

Capricorn Symbol/Glyph
Capricorn

This is an excellent day for sharing practical ideas with friends, dear Capricorn, or for sorting out a problem for or with a friend. You can really get to the heart of a matter, and you’re demonstrating just how reliable and helpful you can be. Even so, there can be some restlessness experienced today and on some level all week if you feel overwhelmed with things to do or choices to make. You’ll need to make some time for freeform activities and leisure – times when you can let loose your more spontaneous inclinations or adventurous side – otherwise even your more enjoyable projects could end up feeling burdensome. Consider needs for freedom this week, and you’ll do especially well.

Aquarius

Aquarius

Today and this week, if you’ve taken on too many projects, interests, or responsibilities, you might begin to feel these things impinging on your freedom, dear Aquarius. The answer may be to simplify or cut back on something, even if this is not the easiest choice. Be delicate when it comes to handling tricky topics now, and investigate a proposition or plan thoroughly before investing your time and energy into it. Watch for restlessness that leads to imprecise or sloppy communications. Otherwise, today is very strong for throwing yourself into a practical project or for learning new methods that help you master your work or daily routines. The trick now is to narrow your focus to one particular task and do it well.

Pisces

Pisces

Slow and steady wins the race today, dear Pisces. Today and tomorrow, you’ll really benefit if you move in slowly towards your goals or into conversations, rather than rushing in. It’s a good time for looking to areas that need adjusting or perfecting. Build upon your skills, do editing work, and express your commitment to a goal, your work, or a project by focusing on it rather than only talking about it. You are especially inclined to pay attention to details and to approach things logically right now. Partnerships get extra attention towards the end of the day, as your focus turns a little more sociable, but differences in approaches or values may temporarily interfere with harmony. Perhaps your own earnings becomes an issue with a partner for some of you this week. Find ways to either separate partnership and business, or aim to share as much as possible with someone close to you in order they gain more understanding of your goals.

The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Wednesday, Nov. 4th

 

 

 

 

 

The Balance of the Signs and the Elements for Wednesday, Nov. 4th

 

LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS

AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

BALANCE OF MODES

CARDINAL WEAK
This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now.