Author: Nadia Gilchrist

November 15th, 2019: Ceres Into Capricorn

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James Abbott McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

  • Ceres enters Capricorn (11:33 PM EST)

Visible or traditional signs of nurturing are important with this transit: results must be successful and the type of nurturing is focused and disciplined rather than warm and fuzzy. This is the parental figure who tells you what to do for your own good.

Boundaries are important: the care and feeding of a person or situation is not unconditional. In some cases, nurturing may be tied to status or pure obligation.

Regarding Ceres’ cycle of care, loss and rebirth, this transit can define specific endings or beginnings. Responsibility and maturity will be emphasized: there are strong parental overtones here, whether or not you have a child. 

During this transit, consider the life cycle that you are responsible for. This could be another person, a creative project or self-care (Ceres is associated with food). Perhaps you are being encouraged to take a look at how your parents cared for you and if that role is now reversed. Capricorn asks you to get real about responsibilities, parental history or a possible ending.

Ceres will exit Capricorn for Aquarius on January 31, 2020.

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November 14th, 2019: Venus Square Neptune And A Touch of Lilith

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Peter Nicolai Arbo

Peter Nicolai Arbo

  • Scorpio Sun trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (21°)

  • Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune RX in Pisces (15°)

Sun/BML allows you to dip smoothly into Lilith’s forbidden waters. Exploring sexuality or a female persona that drift outside the lines can be empowering and natural. Nothing is forced-go with the intuitive current that pulls you in a magical or secretive direction. 

But Venus/Neptune suggests you have to be careful in case you go too far. Values, relationships or self-esteem can be undermined by unhealthy fantasies or risky attractions. There’s a draw to more and better, but the situation that appears to embody these qualities could be false. The fantasy of the ultimate romantic escape or liberating gift can end up costing you way too much. 

Dip your toes in the water but don’t lose sight of the shore.

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November 14th, 2019: Venus Square Neptune And A Touch of Lilith

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Peter Nicolai Arbo

Peter Nicolai Arbo

  • Scorpio Sun trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (21°)

  • Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune RX in Pisces (15°)

Sun/BML allows you to dip smoothly into Lilith’s forbidden waters. Exploring sexuality or a female persona that drift outside the lines can be empowering and natural. Nothing is forced-go with the intuitive current that pulls you in a magical or secretive direction. 

But Venus/Neptune suggests you have to be careful in case you go too far. Values, relationships or self-esteem can be undermined by unhealthy fantasies or risky attractions. There’s a draw to more and better, but the situation that appears to embody these qualities could be false. The fantasy of the ultimate romantic escape or liberating gift can end up costing you way too much. 

Dip your toes in the water but don’t lose sight of the shore.

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November 13th, 2019: Quiet Power

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Photo by Zichuan Han from Pexels

Photo by Zichuan Han from Pexels

  • Scorpio Sun sextile Pluto in Capricorn (21°)

  • Mercury RX in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (16°)

  • Mercury RX in Scorpio trine Neptune RX in Pisces (15°)

Pluto rules Scorpio, so this harmonious connection with the Sun adds depth and power to an issue that’s currently being illuminated. Power can be expressed effectively without trampling over others- tap into the transformation of old rules/structures for a solid confirmation and the reveal of valuable strength and resources. This is power that’s expressed with calmness and quiet assurance.

Mercury/Neptune is a profound  flow of words. There are no limits to what can be said, as long as what’s communicated is authentic. Saturn adds some control and boundaries, keeping the focus on the relevant issues and injecting a touch of reality. Excellent if you need to communicate creatively or compassionately, but also with authority. You could also be discussing or contemplating a necessary sacrifice.

These Mercury aspects have occurred previously (when it was direct) from October 14-15th. So you are now revisiting this issue or reconfirming the terms. 

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November 13th, 2019: Quiet Power

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Photo by Zichuan Han from Pexels

Photo by Zichuan Han from Pexels

  • Scorpio Sun sextile Pluto in Capricorn (21°)

  • Mercury RX in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (16°)

  • Mercury RX in Scorpio trine Neptune RX in Pisces (15°)

Pluto rules Scorpio, so this harmonious connection with the Sun adds depth and power to an issue that’s currently being illuminated. Power can be expressed effectively without trampling over others- tap into the transformation of old rules/structures for a solid confirmation and the reveal of valuable strength and resources. This is power that’s expressed with calmness and quiet assurance.

Mercury/Neptune is a profound  flow of words. There are no limits to what can be said, as long as what’s communicated is authentic. Saturn adds some control and boundaries, keeping the focus on the relevant issues and injecting a touch of reality. Excellent if you need to communicate creatively or compassionately, but also with authority. You could also be discussing or contemplating a necessary sacrifice.

These Mercury aspects have occurred previously (when it was direct) from October 14-15th. So you are now revisiting this issue or reconfirming the terms. 

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November 12th, 2019: Mars Sextile Jupiter

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Photo by Sebastian Voortman from Pexels

  • Mars in Libra sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (25°)

  • Chiron RX in Aries trine Pallas in Sagittarius (1 °)

Mars/Jupiter is a “lucky” influence, and I placed that word in quotes because in order to activate the beneficial energy, you have to do something. 

Mars in Libra is about balanced, sociable actions. In a harmonious sextile with Jupiter (expansion, optimism, opportunity) there’s an excellent chance to succeed, as long as you act in a way that’s equitable and polite. Go with the social flow but don’t be afraid to reach for a new opportunity-your efforts should be accepted by others and your timing (assuming that you’re willing to compromise) should be bang on.

Compromise and politeness are key-this is not about doing something crazy or radical. It may even be better if you act in alignment with someone else. This sounds fairly restrictive, but if you’re willing to balance your actions with others, you should find that an opportunity happens naturally. 

The vibe is positive, energetic and sociable-make the most of your relationships.

Chiron/Pallas presents an opportunity to strategize your way through a hurtful situation. If you’re feeling vulnerable or exposed by the battle that you have to fight alone, there are new solutions for you to access. Open your eyes to what you haven’t considered previously-you may need to learn something new or consider input from unusual sources. There’s a bigger pattern, or a larger belief system, that you can apply to what hurts. This can also be about teaching others how to deal with their wounds. 

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November 12th, 2019: Mars Sextile Jupiter

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Photo by Sebastian Voortman from Pexels

Photo by Sebastian Voortman from Pexels

  • Mars in Libra sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (25°)

  • Chiron RX in Aries trine Pallas in Sagittarius (1 °)

Mars/Jupiter is a “lucky” influence, and I placed that word in quotes because in order to activate the beneficial energy, you have to do something. 

Mars in Libra is about balanced, sociable actions. In a harmonious sextile with Jupiter (expansion, optimism, opportunity) there’s an excellent chance to succeed, as long as you act in a way that’s equitable and polite. Go with the social flow but don’t be afraid to reach for a new opportunity-your efforts should be accepted by others and your timing (assuming that you’re willing to compromise) should be bang on.

Compromise and politeness are key-this is not about doing something crazy or radical. It may even be better if you act in alignment with someone else. This sounds fairly restrictive, but if you’re willing to balance your actions with others, you should find that an opportunity happens naturally. 

The vibe is positive, energetic and sociable-make the most of your relationships.

Chiron/Pallas presents an opportunity to strategize your way through a hurtful situation. If you’re feeling vulnerable or exposed by the battle that you have to fight alone, there are new solutions for you to access. Open your eyes to what you haven’t considered previously-you may need to learn something new or consider input from unusual sources. There’s a bigger pattern, or a larger belief system, that you can apply to what hurts. This can also be about teaching others how to deal with their wounds. 

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