Here’s a brief segment from November 1, 2019 by Thom Hartmann commenting on Donald Trump’s latest financial scheme: to abscond from New York state to Florida in order to avoid taxes and protect his assets in case of bankruptcy:
New York! If you can make it there you can make it anywhere. But if not, just high tail it down to Florida with your bad self.A possibly related post: Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Trump Flees To Avoid Taxes! – Thom Hartmann commentary
Here’s a brief segment from November 1, 2019 by Thom Hartmann commenting on Donald Trump’s latest financial scheme: to abscond from New York state to Florida in order to avoid taxes and protect his assets in case of bankruptcy:
New York! If you can make it there you can make it anywhere. But if not, just high tail it down to Florida with your bad self.A possibly related post: Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Should I Schedule Surgery With Mercury Retrograde?
I’m often asked if it’s okay to schedule surgery with Mercury retrograde. I answer this question on a case by case basis. Generally speaking, it is not a deal-breaker for me. I say this because Mercury is primarily concerned with … Read More…
A Good Day To . . . 3 November 2019
The 3rd is a Good Day To . . . use Love to Heal. Translate this into any form, practice, or …
November 2nd, 2019: Following The Secret

Sun in Scorpio trine Cancer North Node (10°)
Mercury RX in Scorpio conjunct Pallas (27°)
Sun/NN encourages you to follow the path of least resistance. Scorpio issues of depth, transformation, intimacy or complete commitment to an issue will effortlessly align you with your path forward. This is symbolized by the Cancer North Node, a new area of emotional fulfillment. Allow yourself to flow with your feelings or instincts-there will be a strong current that pulls you in a direction that feels right.
Mercury is intellect and communication, and when it unites with Pallas (strategy) you can access secret or obscured/taboo patterns. You can put unspoken strategies into words or investigate an approach to problem solving the that calls for instinct and intellect.
This is the second of two conjunctions in Scorpio-the first took place on October 21st at 27° (when Mercury was direct). That may have been your initial introduction to this strategy, and now you’re reviewing or looking more deeply at the issue. This second look will be an essential part of identifying hidden (possibly psychological) patterns.
If you have anything at 27° Scorpio, these conjunctions will be important for you. What deeper strategies do you need to identify or discuss?
November 2nd, 2019: Following The Secret

Sun in Scorpio trine Cancer North Node (10°)
Mercury RX in Scorpio conjunct Pallas (27°)
Sun/NN encourages you to follow the path of least resistance. Scorpio issues of depth, transformation, intimacy or complete commitment to an issue will effortlessly align you with your path forward. This is symbolized by the Cancer North Node, a new area of emotional fulfillment. Allow yourself to flow with your feelings or instincts-there will be a strong current that pulls you in a direction that feels right.
Mercury is intellect and communication, and when it unites with Pallas (strategy) you can access secret or obscured/taboo patterns. You can put unspoken strategies into words or investigate an approach to problem solving the that calls for instinct and intellect.
This is the second of two conjunctions in Scorpio-the first took place on October 21st at 27° (when Mercury was direct). That may have been your initial introduction to this strategy, and now you’re reviewing or looking more deeply at the issue. This second look will be an essential part of identifying hidden (possibly psychological) patterns.
If you have anything at 27° Scorpio, these conjunctions will be important for you. What deeper strategies do you need to identify or discuss?
Weekend Love Forecast – Venus Trine Chiron: Beautifying The Narrative Of The Scarred Ronin
The current narrative around Chiron in Aries feels thin. It seems left behind in favor of more compelling placement changes. In Aries, the wounded healer is identity, solo action, the ronin – out on its own. This weekend Chiron gets … Read More…
A Good Day To . . . 2 November 2019
The 2nd is a Good Day To . . . plan for, discuss, and communicate about the future. Somehow the mentality …
Enjoy The Holidays & Fare Well With 2020 Saturn Pluto Conjunction
In my teens and into my early twenties, I was a bartender. Invariably the bar was packed during the holidays. People were stressed or lonely or whatever. This made me feel sad. I see the same thing as an astrologer. … Read More…
Venus’ Transit of Sagittarius

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Venus enters Sagittarius on November 1st at 4:24PM EDT. Relationships, finances and values call for an open-minded approach to the future. You’re turning towards the horizon: what’s next?
This transit is about exploring opportunities. If it’s different, exotic or hopeful and you think this could be something you want, it’s Venus in Sag. This energy is excellent for broadening your perspective on love and self-esteem (you are worth more and you can attract more). It can also indicate matters of justice, wisdom or religion applied to Venus themes: what’s true, what’s legal and where can you put your faith.
Keeping in mind that Mercury stationed RX in Scorpio on October 31st, there’s a contrast between internal reviews and investigations (the past) versus external expansion and attraction of what you want (the future). When you combine the two, you peer into the background of a situation while expanding its potential.
Sagittarius is the sign of truth and knowledge, and of course Mercury backing through Scorpio will take you on an intense, intellectual journey. There’s an opportunity to gain tremendous understanding about a Venus issue. Maybe you uncover secrets that give you fresh perspective and truth about your love-life. Maybe you do some research about shared finances and uncover valuable resources that you can expand on. Maybe you have the taboo conversation that teaches you more about what you want, leading to increased freedom.
This is a time of truths that are uncomfortable (Scorpio) but expansive (Sag).
Here are the aspects Venus will make (Venus will enter Capricorn on November 25th).

