Star gazing
November–December 2011

SCORPIO

A lunar charge arrives on November 6 with Scorpio New Moon, signalling renewed focus. Since heaps of sociable Venus energy and lashings of deep connections via Mercury are also Scorpio’s lot, there is optimism, excitement and a sense of more to come. Yet, while you feel driven, it is useful to conduct yourself carefully. Lover Venus is actually retrograde, signalling an internal questioning that has been going on since early October and is not complete until the end of November. A big decision needs the right amount of time. The easy progress of November 2–18 puts you on a steady course but it is December 2–11 that really sorts things out to your liking.

SAGITTARIUS

Your sunny ruler Jupiter is back in wet Pisces, so it is not yet time for you to blaze ahead. Yet mid-November points you in the right direction while also keeping you incredibly busy. Much can be achieved while energy-driver Mars is in Sagittarius as long as you don’t cut corners due to impatience, particularly around December 4. The Sagittarius New Moon/fresh start on December 6 carries the Jupiter-in-Pisces signature. This means focus on home, family and quietly building security for now. That way, when Jupiter returns to like-minded Aries in mid-January, your creative ideas will be well cooked and you really will have the means to sustain a nice pleasure top-up.

CAPRICORN

Capricorn is often characterised as the strong and silent type but 2010 has given you extra reason for private calculations. Your sense of destiny, the inevitabilities of life and primal emotions such as the survival urge have been flagged, via both the Moon’s Node and Pluto travelling through your sign. November simmers with this intensity, sometimes in satisfying ways, and mid-November is a chance to flash your abilities. It gets easier to discuss things in December when Mercury enters Capricorn then Mars follows on December 8, moving you forward. The catch is that Mercury retro December 10–30 favours hidden agendas, so be canny, calm about delays and restrained with purchases.

AQUARIUS

November’s solar cycle lights your way to a career high spot. With expansive Jupiter boosting your money-making skills at the same time, it’s looking good. However, erratic Uranus is also part of the picture, so unexpected windfalls may go hand in hand with unexpected expenses. From November 19 Jupiter takes the lead and 22–23 evokes breakthrough ideas. December 6 New Moon presents an opportunity, maybe via friends or like-minded contacts. This requires quick action and is best given shape December 7–11. Yet decisions made December 12–17 could be tinged with unconscious motives and are best reappraised 18–20. Rush nothing.

PISCES

These are complex times: deciding whether the changes in your life are caused by you or by outside forces is about as easy as separating an ice cube from a bowl of hot water. It’s all the same in the end, so don’t stress. Jupiter’s largesse and Uranus surprises are having their last run through Pisces ... touches of dreams-come-true mix with worst-case scenarios, both exaggerated! November stirs deep emotions with sweet outcomes November 2–7 and 16–19. The love planet Venus boosts your higher insights and travel opportunities from November 30 to December 11, so be prepared for quick action. After then it’s more difficult — misconceptions can muddy your path.