Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression and protection.
Waxing Moon
Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Sign: Sagittarius
Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.
Incense: Ylang Ylang
Color: Black
Elder’s Meditation of the Day – November 4
“The honor of the people lies in the moccasin tracks of the woman. Walk the good road…. Be dutiful, respectful, gentle and modest my daughter… Be strong with the warm, strong heart of the earth. No people goes down until their women are weak and dishonored, or dead upon the ground. Be strong and sing the strength of the Great Powers within you, all around you.”
–Village Wise Man, SIOUX
The Elders say the Native American women will lead the healing among the tribes. We need to especially pray for our women, and ask the Creator to bless them and give them strength. Inside them are the powers of love and strength given by the Moon and the Earth. When everyone else gives up, it is the women who sings the songs of strength. She is the backbone of the people. So, to our women we say, sing your songs of strength; pray for your special powers; keep our people strong; be respectful, gentle and modest.
Oh, Great One, bless our women. Make them strong today.
We are still being challenged to keep our spirits high with four planets visiting the hidden realms of Scorpio. We are continuing to process our feelings about the big chances that have begun to unfold in our personal lives. Yesterday’s Scorpio Solar Eclipse may have been a wake-up call that requires us to delve into things that we don’t fully understand. However, optimism returns once the Moon flies into inspirational Sagittarius at 3:14 pm EST.
You have entered a mysterious passageway that leads to unfamiliar territory, a place where reason doesn’t always give you the practical answers you seek. However, it’s time to push forward with your agenda anyway, even if you don’t yet fully understand the deeper meaning of current events. Operating on faith works for a while as long as you take the time to integrate your emotions with your thoughts. Exploring the unknown reaps rich rewards.
You may have to work closely with others today, even if you prefer to be on your own. You can’t simply withdraw because it seems as if everyone wants you involved with what they are doing. Even if relationships aren’t easy now, they have a lot to teach you. Express your feelings and then stick with the process. If the dynamics become uncomfortable, just remember the situation is temporary and the energy will shift soon enough. Lead with your heart and the rest will follow.
Someone may bring good news today, yet there’s more to it than first meets the eye. A discussion with the messenger can grow more complex if you have the courage to delve into a serious conversation. It’s tempting to avoid an intense interaction, but you’re better off knowing what’s happening beneath the surface before you become more involved. Narrowing your focus offers more benefits than just accepting whatever comes your way. Your power of discrimination can save the day.
Memories flood your mind and put you in touch with previously forgotten feelings that can rush back into your awareness today. It may be challenging to concentrate on meeting your current responsibilities since old desires are reawakening and you can’t get them out of your head. Don’t worry if your chores slip a bit; take advantage of the potential opportunity for personal growth while the positive energy is present. Remembering your past helps you envision the future.
You may be at the top of your game now, eager to say yes to anything that sounds like fun. Nevertheless, you hesitate to jump in because you don’t want to waste your energy on something that’s unimportant in the long run. There’s no need to hide behind a song and dance today; express your concerns kindly without worrying about the reactions of others. Weigh your options and make your best choice.
Spending time at home sounds like a good idea, but you may have to go in to work anyway. In fact, you might have many things to do now that require you to head out into the world. Keep in mind that your words can make all the difference between success and failure, so don’t complain about your professional obligations or social commitments. Instead, be as positive as possible when talking about your plans today and then try to manifest what’s most important to you throughout the day.
Big ideas about your goals could set you up for frustration today when things don’t end up quite as perfect as you imagined. Nevertheless, you may still accomplish a lot and your current productivity helps to improve your self-esteem. Don’t waste time comparing yourself to some unobtainable ideal. Instead of thinking about what you didn’t do, focus on what you can make happen in the present moment.
You may be very confident about your financial situation now that the Moon is visiting your 2nd House of Money. Luckily, the Sun in your sign blesses you with vitality, enabling you to take on more projects than ever. But this high level of intensity can also bring anger to the surface, so find ways to burn off your unexpressed feelings or you might attract needless conflicts about things that ultimately don’t matter.
You may feel very energetic now that the Moon returns to your sign for a couple of days. But you might also sense an incoming wave of uncertainty as signals from your subconscious mind overflow into your awareness. You could attempt to ignore these premonitions, but they are too distracting and convincing today. Even if you don’t know where these currents are taking you, it’s futile to fight against them. Save your energy for the specific issues that could arise instead of simply shadowboxing with your own fears.
Your suppressed negativity could leak to the surface today, yet you may not understand why until you realize that there are serious questions that still need answers. It’s not that you are overly pessimistic, but you can’t help but notice problems that others easily overlook. Remember, you can be very successful, even if a few details are left hanging, so let go of your concerns and allow your confidence to build.
You’re quite likely to succeed now, partly because you’re unwilling to take no for an answer. You can hold firm to a goal, even if you encounter severe resistance along the way. Other people may be surprised by your tenacity these days, but don’t let their reactions sway you from your objectives. Fix your attention onto your destination and push steadily in that direction no matter what.
You are using a wide-angle lens to perceive reality today and your scope of understanding is still growing because of all the planetary energy buzzing around your 9th House of Big Ideas. Others will naturally come to you for advice because you can see farther into the distance. Be careful; there may be two possible paths and as soon as you favor one, you’ll encounter resistance from those who are leaning the other way. Stay in the middle as long as possible and avoid making a choice until the last possible moment.
There’s no real need to be racing out of the starting gate this morning with the Moon void in Scorpio until 12:15PM. Of course, if you are awake around 1:17AM, you can take advantage of a surprising boost on the compatibility front as Juno in Aquarius makes a supportive, 60-degree link to Uranus in Aries. Interest in fashion and style is rising, but last night’s abrasive, 45-degree between Venus and Saturn can still keep deep romantic urges on temporary hold. Once the Moon breaks out of the fixed, power zone of hard-driving Scorpio and into the mutable, upbeat terrain of Sagittarius (12:15PM), it is a more welcome monthly time-period for fun, games, sports, and striving to hit the bull’s-eye of long-range goals. The lunar change from Scorpio to Sagittarius each month is often the most emotionally dramatic of any lunar metamorphosis. Thus, breathe several sighs of relief and get going with ventures that make you enthusiastic and content. Working on your behalf is a supportive, 60-degree connection from the Moon to Ceres (1:10PM). Make helpful dietary and nutritional changes that can strengthen your immune system. Nurture maternal figures and children in your circle of friends and relatives. Let the good times roll tonight as a party atmosphere develops. Enjoy card, board or word games. Restore faith in yourself and the future. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
The New Moon is a time best suited for new beginnings! For the first 48 hours following the exact time of the New Moon each month, a window of opportunity opens for making wishes that, if noted, come true in the days and months ahead. There is a tremendous amount of enthusiasm in the atmosphere, making it a great time to go forward and begin projects that you feel instinctively attracted to initiating. Follow your impulses and let yourself make new starts in areas that are important to you.
Magickal Intentions: Psychic Sensitivity, Women’s Mysteries, Tides, Waters, Emotional Issues, Agriculture, Animals, Female Fertility, Messages, Theft, Reconciliations, Voyages, Dreams and Merchandise
Incense: African Violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood
Planet: Moon
Sign: Cancer
Angel: Gabriel
Colors: Silver, White and Gray
Herbs/Plants: Night Flowers, Willow Root, Orris Root, Birch, Motherwort, Vervain, White Rose and White Iris
Stones: Carnelian, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl, Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Geodes
Oil: (Moon) Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood
Monday belongs to the Moon. Monday’s energy best aligns itself with efforts that deal with women, home and hearth, the family, the garden, travel, and medicine. It also boosts rituals involving psychic development and prophetic dreaming.
Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility.
Waxing Moon
Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Sign: Scorpio
Scorpio: Increases awareness of psychic power. Precipates psychic crises and ends connections thoroughly. People tend to brood and become secretive.
Moon enters Sagittarius 3:14 pm
Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.
Incense: Clary sage
Color: Silver
There is nothing casual about our communication today because we want to be taken seriously. We may feel as if time is quickly running out and we’re backed up against a wall. However, the intense Scorpio New Moon at 7:49 a.m. EST is a Solar Eclipse that marks a turning point in an ongoing process. Whether we’re letting go of a previous attachment or firing up a new passion, it’s time to move ahead with a renewed sense of direction and purpose.
Following through with your big ideas is difficult now because it seems like people say one thing yet mean something else. But it’s also about what you share with others today, too. A Solar Eclipse activates your 8th House of Intimacy, stirring your passions and intensifying your emotions. Nevertheless, it’s a luxury if you actually get to speak them out loud. Your feelings may not easily integrate into your life, so you must make a conscious choice regarding what is critical enough to reveal at this time.
Your relationships are probably more complicated than you prefer now. Today’s Scorpio New Moon Eclipse falls in your 7th House of Others, adding boundary issues to your current struggles. You might strive for simplicity because you are happier when all is secure and stable. Paradoxically, in the spirit of getting back to basics, you could be willing to make your life even more complex for a short while. Keeping your goals in mind ensures that you continue to move along on your path
Make simple adjustments to your daily routine today — ones that won’t turn your life upside down. But even the most subtle modifications can set into motion a series of profound consequences with the Scorpio Solar Eclipse rattling your 6th House of Self-Improvement. The potential to change direction is strong, so choose your actions wisely. However, being overly insistent could overwhelms others, causing your plans to backfire. Gentle persistence is much more effective now than one dramatic gesture.
You may feel as if your life has come to a standstill, but in truth it has not. In contrast, you’re on the verge of something big. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about starting a creative project or initiating action on the romantic front. With today’s New Moon Eclipse joining restrictive Saturn in your 5th House of Self-Expression, whatever it is won’t happen overnight, so be patient with yourself and others a little while longer. It’s always darkest right before the dawn.
Your inner world of emotions may be at odds with your outer world of actions. You would like to withhold your feelings and smile now, but you might not be able to get away with it. Acknowledge your inner process while the Solar Eclipse is intensifying your 4th House of Security. Thankfully, you can change the rules of the game; instead of choosing emotions or logic, seek a position that honors both realms. Maintain your connection with your heart while making decisions with your rational mind.
It is time to put your plans into action because this New Moon Eclipse shakes up your 3rd House of Immediate Environment. Use the powerful energy to get your ideas out into the open, whether verbally or written. There may not be a better time to take initiative on an important project. Nevertheless, it might be nearly impossible to follow through on everything you start today. Ride the waves of change with a healthy sense of humor, for the intense energy won’t last too long.
You are not saying everything you know today, but whatever secrets you keep to yourself may actually be more important than what you share. It’s critical to increase your awareness by realizing your own core values, including the obvious issues of money, love and power. Today’s Scorpio New Moon Eclipse falls in your 2nd House of Personal Resources, possibly making you feel less confident about your financial issues. Pushing through your resistance is not about denying real concerns; it’s about facing them head-on.
You can do nearly anything now if you set your mind to it as today’s New Moon Eclipse empowers your emotionally intense sign. It’s as if you are carrying a secret vial of superpowers, but you must use the potion carefully or you’ll create more problems than you solve. There’s nothing wrong with trying to save the world, but acknowledging your limits today can save you from disappointment tomorrow.
You might miss an opportunity to make a meaningful connection with someone close to you in your desire to demonstrate your competence to the world. You seem to be emotionally present and living in the moment, but no one really knows for sure as today’s Scorpio Solar Eclipse occurs in your 12th House of Secrets. Deep soul-searching might reveal that you are not yet ready to share your vulnerability with anyone else. Don’t push it; you will know when the time is right.
Shine your awareness onto the outer world now, as you are quite skillful engaging in the social scenes unfolding around you. But your ideas may be more fixed than anyone realizes, and you really don’t want to change your plans with the Scorpio New Moon Eclipse landing in your 11th House of Goals. You can engage others with calculated precision as if you are playing a game of chess. Trust your intuition; you know exactly what moves to make. Keep your eyes on your goals; your single-mindedness might just bring you the treasures you seek.
Your career goals are more important than anything else now that the Scorpio Solar Eclipse emphasizes your 10th House of Public Responsibility. Your ability to control your emotions can create a magnetism that could have people eating out of your hand. But this isn’t about manipulating anyone else. Instead, it’s about using your powers of persuasion carefully so others will line up to be on your team. Integrate your altruistic intentions with decisive action for the best results.
Successfully planning for your future requires that you have a good map showing the lay of the land. But sometimes it’s quite challenging for you Fish to get your bearings, especially now that the mysterious Scorpio New Moon is being eclipsed in your 9th House of Journeys. Nevertheless, you should land safely at your desired destination just in time, as long as you continue to visualize your arrival. Take an extra step and make an itinerary for the months ahead so you can stay on track as you move toward fulfilling your dreams.
Tarotcom Staff on the topics of solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse, full moon, astrologyEclipses are pretty major events, especially in Astrology, but that doesn’t mean everyone understands the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse — not to mention how they affect your life.
A Personal Moon report can help explain just how much the Moon affects your emotions. But in terms of eclipses, let’s start with the basics: A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, and a Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun.
With a Solar Eclipse, which can only happen at the New Moon, the shadow of the Moon is cast on the Earth and fully or partially blocks the Sun. Sometimes you can see a “ring of fire” glowing around the Solar Eclipse, but when there is a Total Eclipse of the Sun, the sky can grow dark in the middle of the day.
In Astrology, the darkness associated with a Solar Eclipse also casts a shadow on our innermost selves — it’s a time when we are reminded to turn inward, tap into our emotions and reconnect with the past. Solar Eclipses are about taking care of unfinished personal business before you can move on to new projects.
With a Lunar Eclipse, which can only occur at a Full Moon, the shadow of the Earth is cast on the Moon. This happens when the Moon passes behind the Earth and the Earth blocks the Sun’s rays, so it can only happen when the Sun, Earth and Moon are very closely aligned.
It’s much more common to view a Lunar Eclipse because they last longer (hours as opposed to minutes) and they can be seen from anywhere on Earth where you can see the Moon. During a Lunar Eclipse the sky will be very dark, but the Moon will appear Full and luminous, with a soft orange or pinkish hue.
Just like its softer visual appearance, the Lunar Eclipse has a softer astrological effect on our emotions, too. A Lunar Eclipse is a bit less intense, as it helps you to question less and feel more ready to let go of the past, shed old fears and habits, and finally feel light enough to move forward.
To dig deeper into the meaning of each Solar Eclipse or Lunar Eclipse, you’ll want to know in which sign each is taking place, as that will affect the overall forecast. But generally speaking, both Solar and Lunar Eclipses are special lunation’s that spur personal growth.
If you are having a difficult time seeing the start of November as positive, join the club. Friday’s fireworks, followed by Saturday’s lunar transit into Scorpio along with the heightening potency of the dark of the moon cycle, can leave many souls bewildered. However, several celestial alignments attempt a rescue mission as the Sun makes a physically and emotionally vitalizing, 60-degree tie with the red planet Mars (1:49AM PDT) — the last main aspect happening with daylight time in effect. Once standard time is restored (in most locations across America and world-wide), today’s rescue mission continues as the Moon in Scorpio trines Chiron in Pisces (1:26AM PST and arriving with a boost for healing interests) while practical efforts lead to progress on the business front — courtesy of a Mercury-Saturn parallel (3:16AM and similar to a union in the zodiac). The big event — the New Moon at 12 degrees of Scorpio (4:51AM) — is also a hybrid Total-Annular Solar Eclipse at 4:48AM. The area of the world influenced is primarily the Eastern zones of North and South America, the Atlantic Ocean, Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. One fortunate facet to any New Moon is that it tends to propel humanity forward rather than backward as it represents the seed-point for the coming solar-lunar dance in the zodiac over the next 29.5-days — until the next New Moon (in Sagittarius) takes hold on December 2. Therefore, utilize the hours after the New Moon/Total-Annular Solar Eclipse to take several giant steps forward in your main fields of expertise. Productivity — especially in the arts — can rise as the largest asteroid Ceres enters affable, airy Libra (6:16AM) — a cycle that lasts until February 3. Be a keen logician and careful analyst when it comes to focusing on important business plans as the Moon makes its monthly union with Saturn (9:19AM). A 15+ hour void lunar cycle starts during a mind-expanding Moon-Jupiter trine in water signs (8:24PM). This lunar twilight zone lasts until 12:15PM tomorrow when the Moon enters fiery Sagittarius. The big chill can enter affairs of the heart — on a temporary basis overnight — as Venus forms a frictional, 45-degree tie with Saturn (11:32PM). [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time — starting at 2AM on the West Coast of the USA and Canada. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
The New Moon is a time best suited for new beginnings! For the first 48 hours following the exact time of the New Moon each month, a window of opportunity opens for making wishes that, if noted, come true in the days and months ahead. There is a tremendous amount of enthusiasm in the atmosphere, making it a great time to go forward and begin projects that you feel instinctively attracted to initiating. Follow your impulses and let yourself make new starts in areas that are important to you.
Sunday (Sun): Healing, spirituality, success, strength and protection.
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon Sign: Scorpio
Scorpio: Increases awareness of psychic power. Precipitates psychic crises and ends connection thoroughly. People tend to brood and become secretive.
Moon Phase: New Moon 7:30 am
Incense: Juniper
Color: Yellow
By Rick Levine and Jeft Jawer
The rumblings of change grow stronger this month as revolutionary Uranus and transformational Pluto form the fourth of seven world-shaking squares on November 1. It’s a reminder that standing still is not the best option for individuals and institutions. Yet it’s smart not to make a radical move without carefully considering the consequences.
The Sun’s presence in Scorpio until November 21 should be helpful, because this transit brings us deeper within ourselves where we recognize unmet desires and untapped resources that motivate action. Responsible Saturn is also in Scorpio, signaling the importance of giving up some uninspiring comfort to aim for more fulfilling life experiences.
Questioning your values and expectations is not meant to undermine self-confidence, but to ensure a profound recognition of needs so that you will do what’s necessary to satisfy them. If you have any doubts about where to invest your energy, you may get an answer on November 1 as retrograde Mercury, the communication planet, joins the Sun. This is a time of reassessment of your purpose and goals, showing you where to make adjustments if recent plans have gone awry.
November 3 could be the most important day of the month. It’s a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Scorpio that can inspire focus and efficiency. The first step is to let go of ideas and attitudes that are stuck in the past. An eclipse in intense Scorpio suggests that it’s better to risk burning a few bridges than to remain so anchored to people and projects that you cannot move.
There are some very productive influences at this time that are bound to reward individuals who narrow their focus and maintain disciple and persistence in pursuit of their goals. Reinforcements come when pleasure-loving Venus enters responsible Capricorn on November 5 and the Sun joins serious Saturn on November 6. These could be interpreted as stern, sad or restraining, yet both indicate that earning respect and eschewing immediate rewards for bigger long-term gains are recommended.
Amorous Venus in dutiful Capricorn is also about working harder in relationships by raising goals and standards to a higher level. However, we still may be muddling through unclear communications and minor snafus until Mercury turns direct on November 10. This forward turn occurs with the messenger planet forming favorable trines with imaginative and compassionate Neptune, which is excellent for delicate conversations, creativity and forgiveness.
Hopes and dreams continue to expand even while the Sun is still in somewhat skeptical Scorpio. A solar trine to optimistic Jupiter on November 12 broadens vision and inspires faith in the future. Spiritual Neptune’s forward shift on November 13 supports a more uplifting and creative view of the future. Relationships could be a little rocky on November 14-15, though, when Venus slams into tense aspects with disruptive Uranus and Pluto. Flexibility is needed to adapt to changes of moods and interests to maintain reason and calm under dramatic circumstances.
Fortunately, the earthy Taurus Full Moon on November 17 aims to calm emotions and put feet back on solid ground. Ideally, this is a chance to find a new balance between pleasure and practicality.
The Sun’s move into fiery Sagittarius on November 21 spurs an interest in adventure that encourages us to take risks. Pushing past old personal and professional limits that were constrained by doubts and fears opens hearts and minds to wider horizons.
Enthusiastic Sagittarius paints pictures of a more exciting future that is energized by enthusiasm and hope. The need to throw off the shackles of boring routines and low expectations could spark some risky behavior, but it’s better to take some chances than to stand still. Even if we fall short of our expectations, we’re stretching muscles of personal growth that are bound to enrich our lives.
While the Sun’s square to nebulous Neptune on November 24 may temporarily cloud good judgment, discerning Mercury’s conjunction with responsible Saturn restores reason and intellectual order the following day.
We’re bombarded by so much data today that it’s hard to integrate it all. There’s a confluence of cosmic events, including a history-making Uranus-Pluto square that repeats seven times between 2012 and 2015. Communication is the key to growth since retrograde Mercury passes between the Earth and the Sun while activating ingenious Uranus and transformational Pluto. Nevertheless, the graceful Libra Moon helps us balance the conflicting influences.
Withdrawing from a relationship conflict might be tempting today because you don’t want to reveal too much about your inner process. Although you hope to make your point diplomatically, you still could say something you’ll regret if you become overly emotional. Thankfully, you realize that escapist behavior won’t benefit you in the long run. Take a risk and share what’s on your mind now because you have a chance to overcome your current resistance to change.
Encountering problems at work is never fun, but someone who has been standing in your way may suddenly step aside today. Ironically, you might not have to say a thing because your actions have more impact than your words. But you can’t get away with simply going through the motions; your behavior needs to be consistent with what’s in your heart. Fortunately, your path will clear once you recognize that the obstacles you have been facing were of your own creation.
You prefer to avoid making commitments today because you think you’re better off by keeping your options open. Unfortunately, you could miss a wonderful opportunity if you let your irrational fears warp your judgment. Instead, consider how adhering to a schedule gives you the structure you need to jumpstart your productivity. If your creative endeavors don’t pan out as expected, you can always redirect your efforts later in the day. Leaving a bit of wiggle room for improvisation increases your chances for success.
Your emotional perceptions are very accurate today, but you still could mix up a sentimental memory with the current situation. Your insecurities are wrapped up in old patterns of attachment that have been followed by disappointment. But you don’t have to repeat the past; wipe the slate clean by retelling your story in a new and different way, one that doesn’t blame anyone else for your feelings. You become freer to express your love once you accept full responsibility for your reactions.
You gain strength from realizing a new sense of purpose today, but you also must acknowledge the inherent weaknesses of those in your immediate environment. Another person’s shortcomings can remind you of your own fears. Or, perhaps, taking care of a loved one might drain you more than you wish. There aren’t any simple answers now; nevertheless, your loyalty in a close relationship will still bring priceless rewards.
Clarity comes and goes and returns again — but it is still too soon to make any big decisions. Your emotions continue to overwhelm your cool analytical approach, even if you can tell where the current circumstances are leading. Attempts to make adjustments today may not be very effective, for they tend to be subsumed by larger shifts that are coming your way. Avoid impulsive action that’s prompted by frustration; patience is your best strategy for now. Meditate or take a walk; a change of perspective is all you need.
Don’t worry about people who think you should be more decisive today. Your strength of character originates in your ability to understand multiple perspectives of an issue, especially now that so many people are stuck in their negative perceptions. Your friends will ultimately appreciate how you can quickly spot the potential that someone else might pass by without even noticing. Your kindness is contagious; pass it along.
You might have to face some ghosts from your past, and they’re probably not worrisome enough for you to try to avoid them today. Thankfully, your desires are strong now, luring you to the edge of excitement, even if you still need to work out more details before you can achieve satisfaction. Put your fears to rest once and for all; exciting possibilities are right around the corner if you just open your eyes.
You are torn between your desires to stay involved as a member of a workgroup and your need to spend a bit of time alone. Fortunately, you should be able to escape for a while without others even noticing your temporary absence. You certainly could benefit from some quiet time now, and you can reconnect with your co-workers without having any regrets about missing some of the action today. Going off on your own gives you a chance to explore your dreams.
You are planning for your future, but a part of you lingers in the present moment today because you haven’t adequately addressed specific concerns. Maybe you’re afraid that you won’t have enough time, money or love to fulfill your most important dreams. Although this is a very real dilemma, you gain more from having an enjoyable experience now than worrying about what may or may not happen later.
You need your independence now and might quickly grow rebellious if you’re told you cannot do something on your own. Your reaction may seem rather extreme, but your anger is triggered if you are reminded of the similarity between the current obstacles you face and ones that you previously couldn’t overcome. Although you were smart to act cautiously in the past, you can push through these old insecurities today. The ideas that are truly worthwhile are also worth defending.
Feeling nervous about taking a risk today can get in the way of decisive action, but you continue to gain more confidence as you let your heart lead the way. Nevertheless, there’s no need to rush your process; you could ruin the entire outcome if you move too quickly. However, pushing steadily against your anxiety like a sailboat leans into the wind gives you the maximum advantage to reach your destination.
Maria DeSimone on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrologyWhen it comes to matters of the heart, you’ll do nothing halfway this weekend. On Friday and into early Saturday afternoon, the Moon will be in partnership-oriented Libra , keeping the focus on your place in a relationship and how to keep things on an even keel. While the testy Uranus-Pluto square on Friday morning might cause dissension for some, if you and your partner have something solid that’s not about to change.
The real lunar love news this weekend happens by early Sunday morning, when we experience a passionate Solar Eclipse in Scorpio. Desires are out in the open and you’ll feel a surge to get your needs met that will be impossible to ignore. A new beginning is possible in terms of your erotic life. Perhaps you and your mate will reveal parts of yourselves to one another that you never have before.
Remember, though, with this kind of deep Scorpio energy, the one who deserves to love your naked body will only be the one who loves your naked soul first!
This is a time to rest, reevaluate and reflect, pulling back into yourself to reconnect with inner sources of strength. Now is not a time to initiate anything new. It’s a phase suited to spending time with friends and getting in touch with the “big picture.” A window of opportunity exists for seeing your life objectively and becoming aware of what is important to you. At this point, what are your dreams and aspirations? What larger goals can you aspire to that will bring vitality and excitement into your life? This is a time for resting and gaining inner strength to prepare for a new cycle.
To bless magickal work
Items You Will Need:
White candle
Book of Shadows
Athame or other magickal tools
Book of Spells
This is a great spell to cast on either the Full Moon or Samhain. It can be used by both Solitaries and Coven Witches. If you are working a particularly important piece of magick, you can say this blessing first. This is a good spell to ask your familiar to help out with if you have one. Just their presence in your circle will give your magick a boost.
Great Diana (or Hecate), Queen of Witches
Look down on me, your child
As I walk the Path of the Ancient Ones.
Bless these tools, that I might use them well
Bless these spells, that they may work as I desire
Bless my heart and mind
That I might practice in perfect love and perfect trust
Shine your light on all my magickal workings
For the good of all
And according to the free will of all
So Mote It Be.
Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation, and beauty.
Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).
Moon Sign: Libra
Libra: Favors cooperation, social activities, beautification of surroundings, balance and partnership.
Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter
Incense: Orchid
Color: White
The trick-or-treat concept that coincides with Halloween is definitely being stimulated by several cosmic sources and alignments. During the early hours when the Moon is still void in Virgo until 5:23AM, your productivity can rise when the Moon unites with Ceres (2:53AM) while games, sports and fitness routines benefit from Mars trine to Pluto in earth signs (3:51AM). The Moon’s entry into airy Libra (5:23AM) places a renewed emphasis on improving the quality of key relationships, but four celestial clashes make harmonizing with significant others more of a challenge than a joy. Mars making an off-kilter, 150-degree tie with Uranus (5:56AM) reminds you not to play with romantic fire. This is amplified 4+ hours later when the Sun in Scorpio squares Juno in Aquarius (10:30AM). The addition of frictional, 45-degree contacts from the Sun to Vesta (12:27PM) and Mercury to Venus (4:49PM) suggest that you want to protect yourself from unwarranted invasions of privacy. The four discordant aspects are only a prelude to tomorrow’s boisterous Uranus-Pluto face-off from Aries to Capricorn (3:31AM on Friday) — magnified by ten other very powerful solar and planetary connections, eight of which involve the Sun and Mercury. Get all the rest and sleep you possibly can overnight as the shift from October to November 2013 is akin to a psychic earthquake. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
This is a time to rest, reevaluate and reflect, pulling back into yourself to reconnect with inner sources of strength. Now is not a time to initiate anything new. It’s a phase suited to spending time with friends and getting in touch with the “big picture.” A window of opportunity exists for seeing your life objectively and becoming aware of what is important to you. At this point, what are your dreams and aspirations? What larger goals can you aspire to that will bring vitality and excitement into your life? This is a time for resting and gaining inner strength to prepare for a new cycle.
Witches Of The Craft® 
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