Author: Nadia Gilchrist

November 24th, 2019: Venus Conjunct Jupiter and Mars Opposite Uranus

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Photo by MATSUDA Akihiro from Pexels

Photo by MATSUDA Akihiro from Pexels

  • Venus in Sagittarius conjunct Jupiter (28°)

  • Mars in Scorpio opposite Uranus RX in Taurus (3°)

Venus/Jupiter is abundance, gifts and the expansion of what you want. Hopes are high: this could be a lucky break, idealistic relationship or time of burgeoning self-esteem as you attract something big.

Mars/Uranus is a result involving a sudden break or abrupt action. The tension of the opposition suggests that it will be quite dramatic. Uranus’ disruptions can trigger intensive reactions that have been simmering in the shadows. What bursts forth from a Fixed sign like Scorpio is potent because it has been building slowly. 

The themes of risk and freedom are emphasized. Jupiter is about future growth and Uranus Is the rule -breaker. You may attract an amazing opportunity and you’ll have to place your faith in the future. At the same time, consider what you’re breaking away from but be careful-events can spiral out of control with hard aspects to Uranus.

How much is the risk worth? Or, does the disruptive ending have a silver lining?

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November 23rd, 2019: A Day of Healing

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Abbott Handerson Thayer

Abbott Handerson Thayer

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

  • Mars in Scorpio sextile Ceres in Capricorn (2°)

Today is an excellent day to address what hurts and take serious steps to look after yourself or someone else.

Sun/Chiron can help you approach a painful situation with more optimism. Wounds or weaknesses can be confronted and integrated easily-watch for an increase in confidence that enables you to apply wisdom or even a sense of adventure to a touchy situation. This aspect also speaks to legal or religious guidance that helps you come to terms with a battle.

Mars/Ceres is active nurturing. This is about reaching for the deepest commitment or untapped reservoirs of strength and taking action to define the care and feeding of a situation or person. While this energy means business, the sextile is a gentle aspect; you won’t have to push. There should be an easy, almost effortless way to integrate intensive actions with structured care. 

Nurturing can also apply to yourself. This is an opportunity to go a bit further (perhaps into uncomfortable or hidden territory) and use that energy to fuel your disciplined self-care. But the keyword is “action”: you have to do something with this energy if you want to reap the benefits.

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November 23rd, 2019: A Day of Healing

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Abbott Handerson Thayer

Abbott Handerson Thayer

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

  • Mars in Scorpio sextile Ceres in Capricorn (2°)

Today is an excellent day to address what hurts and take serious steps to look after yourself or someone else.

Sun/Chiron can help you approach a painful situation with more optimism. Wounds or weaknesses can be confronted and integrated easily-watch for an increase in confidence that enables you to apply wisdom or even a sense of adventure to a touchy situation. This aspect also speaks to legal or religious guidance that helps you come to terms with a battle.

Mars/Ceres is active nurturing. This is about reaching for the deepest commitment or untapped reservoirs of strength and taking action to define the care and feeding of a situation or person. While this energy means business, the sextile is a gentle aspect; you won’t have to push. There should be an easy, almost effortless way to integrate intensive actions with structured care. 

Nurturing can also apply to yourself. This is an opportunity to go a bit further (perhaps into uncomfortable or hidden territory) and use that energy to fuel your disciplined self-care. But the keyword is “action”: you have to do something with this energy if you want to reap the benefits.

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Sagittarius Season

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The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22nd at 9:58 AM EST. Now we enter the season of expansion and new possibilities. Nothing is proven, but the hope of what could be is paramount. “Potential” is the key word.

This sign is about exploration and humour; we keep moving forward because we do not allow the seriousness of events to weigh us down. However, issues of right/wrong and truth/wisdom are approached with passion or fanaticism. Humour does not mean that big- picture issues are discounted. Optimism needs a direction, and that can run the gamut from open-minded curiosity about everything to radical crusades designed to convert everyone.

Will certain legal or political “truths” emerge during the Sagittarius season? Perhaps. With Sag, truth is often woven into a very convincing story. 

But overall, the energy of this Jupiter -ruled sign is about bigger and better. Things have a tendency to increase and self-control flies out the window. But it’s always fun to tap into this energy if you want to celebrate and look forward to the future. And having something to look forward to is essential for progress.

Here are the aspects the Sagittarius Sun will make.

Nov 26th: New Moon (4°)

Dec 12th: Full Moon in Gemini (19°)

The Sun will enter Capricorn On December 21st.

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November 22nd, 2019: Saturn Trine Vesta

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John Collier

John Collier

  • Saturn in Capricorn trine Vesta RX in Taurus (17°)

This is the second of three trines between Saturn and Vesta. Saturn is limits and structure. Vesta is ultimate focus and devotion. When the two harmonize in Earth signs you get an absolute focus on something real. 

This is prime manifestation energy, but you must apply discipline and patience. What you’re trying to create has a very good chance coming into being, but it will not be quick or easy. Rules and maturity are integrated with your focus on what you’re slowly and steadily building up. This will probably involve material resources or physical habits. 

If you look at the dates below, you’ll see that you are now in the thick of the manifestation process. This is not a time of conclusions-you’re still working towards the final product. Keep striving and keep your eyes on the final goal. It’s very important that you focus on your priorities. 

Vesta RX (retrograde) is excellent for reconfirming your devotion to what you want. Meaning, remind yourself of what’s absolutely sacred to your self -preservation. If necessary, go back and strengthen your commitment.

  • July 23rd, 2019: Saturn RX trine Vesta (16°)

  • November 22nd, 2019: Saturn trine Vesta RX (17°)

  • March 20th, 2020: Saturn trine Vesta, both direct (29°)

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November 22nd, 2019: Saturn Trine Vesta

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John Collier

John Collier

  • Saturn in Capricorn and trine Vesta RX in Taurus (17°)

This is the second of three trines between Saturn and Vesta. Saturn is limits and structure. Vesta is ultimate focus and devotion. When the two harmonize in Earth signs you get an absolute focus on something real. 

This is prime manifestation energy, but you must apply discipline and patience. What you’re trying to create has a very good chance coming into being, but it will not be quick or easy. Rules and maturity are integrated with your focus on what you’re slowly and steadily building up. This will probably involve material resources or physical habits. 

If you look at the dates below, you’ll see that you are now in the thick of the manifestation process. This is not a time of conclusions-you’re still working towards the final product. Keep striving and keep your eyes on the final goal. It’s very important that you focus on your priorities. 

Vesta RX (retrograde) is excellent for reconfirming your devotion to what you want. Meaning, remind yourself of what’s absolutely sacred to your self -preservation. If necessary, go back and strengthen your commitment.

  • July 23rd, 2019: Saturn RX trine Vesta (16°)

  • November 22nd, 2019: Saturn trine Vesta RX (17°)

  • March 20th, 2020: Saturn trine Vesta, both direct (29°)

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Sagittarius Season

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The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22nd at 9:58 AM EST. Now we enter the season of expansion and new possibilities. Nothing is proven, but the hope of what could be is paramount. “Potential” is the key word.

This sign is about exploration and humour; we keep moving forward because we do not allow the seriousness of events to weigh us down. However, issues of right/wrong and truth/wisdom are approached with passion or fanaticism. Humour does not mean that big- picture issues are discounted. Optimism needs a direction, and that can run the gamut from open-minded curiosity about everything to radical crusades designed to convert everyone.

Will certain legal or political “truths” emerge during the Sagittarius season? Perhaps. With Sag, truth is often woven into a very convincing story. 

But overall, the energy of this Jupiter -ruled sign is about bigger and better. Things have a tendency to increase and self-control flies out the window. But it’s always fun to tap into this energy if you want to celebrate and look forward to the future. And having something to look forward to is essential for progress.

Here are the aspects the Sagittarius Sun will make.

Nov 26th: New Moon (4°)

Dec 12th: Full Moon in Gemini (19°)

The Sun will enter Capricorn On December 21st.

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Patreon Post: Real Magic

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Photo by Nicolas Postiglioni from Pexels

A new Sneak Peek Patreon post (for $5 Patrons) is up. It’s a monthly behind-the-scenes look at my thought processes when writing a particular blog post. This one looks at my post on Saturn in Capricorn trine Vesta in Taurus.

Please check out my Patreon page to access this post (and many others) and to support my work. Scroll down the Patreon page until you get to “Recent Posts.”

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