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After two and a half years in meticulous Virgo, the ringedplanet, Saturn, enters Libra on October 29th for its first visithere since August 1983—but only until April 7, 2010, when itretrogrades back into Virgo (till July 21st). Saturn, lord ofkarma, is said to be exalted in Libra, the sign of balance. Whilepositioned here, it inclines one towards the higher path of cooperation,rather than competition, and decisive, fair and responsibleaction. Individuals with cardinal sun signs—Aries,Cancer, Libra and Capricorn—will likely feel the effects ofSaturn’s shift first. Developing a greater social awareness,together with mastering inter-personal relations, are majorthemes of Saturn’s transit through Libra. Indeed, one’s sense ofsocial justice will be greatly heightened during the next two tothree years. To prosper now, and to ensure that you incur minimalrelationship karma, you will need to employ tact, diplomacyand patience, and be more receptive to the needs of others.November begins by allowing us all to spend an extra hour inbed, as Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00am on the 1st,so remember to turn your clocks BACK 1-hour.Around the time of November’s full moon on the 2nd, in 10°30'Taurus, finances may be brought into sharp focus. This is anexcellent time to discard debilitating habits, particularly wheremoney is concerned, or to finally come to terms with fears andphobias that inhibit your worldly progress. Additionalemotional control may be required now.Neptune, planet of illusion, stations Direct on November 4thin 24°Aquarius. Neptune’s influence can be most beguiling(which is why it rules the movie industry), therefore its Directstation means that it’s time for a reality check! Spirituality—in the form of a greater sensitivity to, and an understanding of,the needs of others—now begins to blossom anew.When the sun conjuncts Mercury on the 5th, at 13°02'Scorpio, our logic and reasoning faculties should be ‘firing onall eight’. Seek occupational alliances with others of likemind. Communicate your creative ideas to colleagues orpotential investors. Act on your novel notions now, particularlyfor improving health habits and work practices. Seek moreefficient ways to manage and utilize your resources. Attend toroutine paperwork and correspondence.Venus, planet of money and values, enters Scorpio on the 7th,till Dec 1st, a transit during which promises will be tested,particularly regarding shared assets or mutual agreements.Passions will most certainly rise, and loyalty may be rewardedin some way. Shrewd investments now could quickly returnhandsome dividends.A highly stimulating trine between the sun and Uranus perfectson the 14th, a fine auspices under which to launch a progressivenew venture. Existing enterprises could also benefit from a largedose of creative ingenuity now. Seek novel ways of financing apet project that you're eager to bring to market. Begin anastrological, metaphysical or scientific study course.Down To Earth AstrologySaturn squares Pluto on the 15th, while the sun squaresNeptune, portending a rather heavy and potentially confusingday. This rare square aspect between planetary heavyweightsSaturn and Pluto (which last occurred in late 1993 and early1994) can create delays and frustrations in business and careermatters, which compel us to reassess our allegiances, workmethodologies and priorities. Both challenges and opportunities,in terms of one’s career aspirations, may present themselves“out of the blue” so be ready to quickly assess them, and thenact. Nonetheless, Keep a firm grip on reality now, as escapisttendencies could quickly lead the unwary astray. Stay ontrack, know where you’re going—and why. Some quiet timespent alone could be beneficial.Mercury enters the expansive realm of Sagittarius on the 15th, tillDec 5th, offering a glimmer of hope and optimism that can helpto dispel some of the prevailing interplanetary tensions. Plan orreview long-term goals. An increased desire to learn and toexpand the mind often accompanies this transit. Communicationchannels are now wide open. Long-distance travel is favored,along with the exploration of foreign cultures and philosophies.November’s new moon arrives on the 16th, in 25° Scorpio.Expect sweeping changes to take place in the coming weeks inwhichever house (life area) of one’s natal chart this lunationfalls. Issues around personal independence, particularly withregard to joint finances, could surface during this lunar cycle.The sun enters Sagittarius on November 21st, signaling a timeto stretch one’s personal envelope of awareness. Howinformed are you about today’s most important issues? Givesome serious thought to your personal visions for the future.Do you have the confidence, ability—or the resources—necessaryto pursue them? If not, work to ‘make it so’.An unexpected social, business or financial opportunity couldoccur around the time that Venus trines Uranus on the 25th.Artistic inspiration abounds now, while a desire to “do somethingdifferent” may strike quite suddenly. People may needmore space now, so don’t be a cling-on!Swift moving Mercury is busy as November winds down, formingan easy-going sextile to Jupiter on the 29th, reminding us toattend to outstanding correspondence, and to make or returnimportant phone calls and e-mails. Sign or review contracts now.Enroll in higher education classes. Consider the future, reviewyour hopes and wishes. Plan or take a trip. Then, on the 30th, instark contrast to yesterday’s uplifting alignment, the cosmicmessenger makes a nerve-jangling square to Uranus, a celestialwarning to avoid making important decisions or signing bindingdocuments—hopefully, you did that yesterday! Drive with extracare. Mechanical or computer systems failures are possible now.However, this is a great time to brainstorm.Following is a general overview of how the planetary trendsfor October/November ‘09 apply to each sun sign. If youknow your rising sign (Ascendant), read that, too, foradditional insights.www.earthstarmag.com OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2009 EARTH STAR 13