Week Ahead Transits 17 - 23 November
Week ahead transits 17 - 23 November
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Sun = Scorpio 25° 1’ – Sagittarius 2°17’
Moon = Libra – Capricorn
Are you ready for one of the most psychic moments of the year? This week, the Sun and Moon meet in Scorpio, then the Sun skips into Sagittarius, and Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio. First lets hone in on the New Moon in Scorpio at 18°11’ on the 19th at 10:47 pm PST/20th at 4:47 pm AEDT. Just about every planet is activated during this lunation, forming a conscious union between self and spirit into a divine composition. Here, every thought becomes immediately reflected back to us in the form of symbolism that can’t be ignored. A deep integration is happening between how the ego sees itself and shows up in the public sphere, and who we are when we are alone. How do you merge the disparate parts of yourself? Find the pieces of your soul that you have disconnected from; the personalities, interests and spiritual views you thought you outgrew are still embedded in your causal body. This is psychic work, finding those polarizing projections of your personality that live in constant duality. and rather than saying it’s either or, giving them both the space to exist together, for both be true.
Mercury sits as the third leg in the tripod with the Moon and Sun, forming a grand water trine with Jupiter and Neptune/Saturn while at the same time opposite Uranus. This is quite the configuration and acts almost like an eclipse, opening portals into alternate dimensions. This is probably one of the most powerful Moons to do ritual work around and to connect with ancestors. With every single planet being retrograde that is touching the New Moon, it’s like a cosmic rewind button has been pushed, altering time and space. I can’t caution enough to be extremely mindful of your thoughts, the words you use and which emotions you choose to engage with during this week as the reflective waters of Scorpio, Pisces, and Cancer unflinchingly respond with immediacy. When Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio just before the New Moon, a sudden wave of skeptical analysis can take hold. The mind becomes the detective once again, suspicious of every subtle breath, and nuanced tone. It’s impossible to hide when Mercury is in Scorpio, and that hyper focus is now zeroed in on our own psyche rather than the outside world or others. The New Moon will also bring revelations for how our upbringing and parental models profoundly shaped psychological development through all of our interactions. Nostalgia is a baseline.
The Sun enters Sagittarius on the 21st/22nd putting all of the newfound wisdom of the New Moon into practice over the next 30 days. We generally expect Sagittarius season to fill us with an abundant sense of growth and expansion, but this year we may be putting stricter limits on future expectations. Limits will be tested and renegotiated and the traditional travel bug that is Sagittarius gets tempered with Mercury retrograde creating confusion and miscommunication. If the ultimate test of faith is to throw all caution to the wind, let go and let god, then this month will generate many opportunities for that.
Monday 17th
An intense focus on major priorities sets the precedence today, the mind is sharp and aligned, easy to control and direct. Whatever limitations that we have been feeling as of late come back into the fore, but this time with access to real tools and solutions that push us into productive resolutions. The Sun trines Saturn, the planet of structure and boundaries, so it becomes obvious to us where it is that we need to implement more control in our lives. Wherever the sign Scorpio is in your chart signifies where you are highlighting this need for renewed authority and control. There could also be a tinge of liberation of the mind, to break down old structures in order to adopt whole new ones.
Moon opposite Chiron rx, square Jupiter rx, Moon > Scorpio at 1:44 pm PST, square Pluto, Sun trine Saturn rx, Mercury rx sextile Pluto.
Tuesday 18th
Mercury retrograde reenters Scorpio, bringing back previously worked through mental loops that we had playing in our heads all through the last few weeks. Curiosities that had us intrigued with occult, secretive, mysterious, novel topics come back, resurfacing to remind us not to leave behind the whimsy. Also, the relationship attachment patterns that we have been working through make a breakthrough and some psychological wisdom could poke through. This offers a deeper understanding to how we move in relationships, subsequently opening up new pathways towards relating and connecting in healthier ways.
Moon conjunct Venus, trine NN, Mercury rx > Scorpio.
Wednesday 19th
This New Moon is shedding many layers of unresolved inner conflicts from the core of your being today. The energy is extremely intense and chaotic, but ripe for a rebirthing. Take it slow and try to avoid going into conversations without intention, be sure to ground before entering into connections today and check in regularly with your nervous system. A lot is currently unfolding in everyone and more clarity will come in a few days. But for now, sit with the feelings that arise and honor them as sacred vessels. Truth is revealing itself internally and can be felt, it isn’t necessarily the time to act on these truths just yet, spend time journaling, meditating and reflecting on what is exposed.
Moon trine Jupiter rx, trine Saturn rx, New Moon at 10:47 pm PST, conjunct Mercury rx, Venus trine NN, Mercury rx opposite Uranus rx, trine Neptune rx.
Thursday 20th
Mercury is hidden from view and is seeding with the solar rays. Thought forms are ambiguous, channeled from places unknown. Uranus is sextile Neptune again and social/political issues surrounding health care, collective management and reform come back on the docket. On a personal level, this also signifies a shift in social structures, choosing to reconnect with people based off their spiritual or religious beliefs. A spiritual awakening is stirring within the collective, seeping into the conscious minds of each person, leading one to adjust and modify their religious practices. Friendships change and have the potential to evolve into a deeper field.
Moon trine Neptune rx, opposite Uranus rx, Moon > Sagittarius at 2:25 am PST, sextile Pluto Mercury rx conjunct Sun, Uranus rx sextile Neptune rx.
Friday 21st
The Sun ingresses into Sagittarius today shifting the tone dramatically! One moment we’re brooding and nostalgic, the next the fog lifts and a newfound sense of inner peace is attained and geared towards solutions. The Sun also opposes Uranus and trines Neptune before shifting signs. A big change in how we see ourselves and our identity causes a moment of pause for self-reflection, especially regarding the groups of people we find ourselves in. The psychic hits continue and a pull between connection and disconnection happens in the self and with others. Balancing the need for freedom with social responsibilities.
Moon conjunct Mars, trine NN, Sun opposite Uranus rx, trine Neptune rx, Sun > Sagittarius at 5:35 pm PST.
Saturday 22nd
The Moon moves into Capricorn while Mercury activates a grand water trine. We are capable now of crystalizing intuitive and creative epiphanies. A beautiful flow of transient thoughts scroll through the imagination as if they are on a conveyor belt, all passing through one at a time, waiting to be picked up from the collective unconscious and manifested into the physical realm. The higher mind is active and retrieving the downloads necessary that become a part of the foundation for how to make big life decisions moving forward. Sometimes this comes as a philosophical phrase, epiphany or idea that sticks for years to come.
Moon trine Chiron rx, square Saturn, square Neptune, Moon > Capricorn at 2:52 pm PST, Mercury rx trine Saturn rx, trine Jupiter rx.
Sunday 23rd
Magnetic energy all around, the Sun sextiles Pluto while the Moon sextiles the north node. We can identify what parts of our personality create this magnetic pull, harnessing the most powerful parts of who we are. The ego undergoes a small but welcome transformation, integrating this new understanding of how to get what you want without engaging in toxicity. Resilience is the key word today and it can feel like we are pulling extra energy from a secret reservoir. We may also gain clarity around how to take the next steps in work, business or travel.
Moon sextile NN, Sun sextile Pluto.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
Written by Evelyn Zuel
