Obscuring Perfection
Overview
The Moon in Capricorn, disposed of by Saturn currently retrograde in Pisces, quite naturally wants perfection. The goal of perfection is often unobtainable, and now Saturn in Pisces dissolves the past standards so perfection is obscure. Saturn returns to direct motion on Saturday, November 16th so there are likely to be reversals. Mercury in Sagittarius enters it’s pre-shadow phase on Thursday November 7th, and will turn retrograde on November 27th. The goal in Sagittarius is to repair the past errors or missteps at the beginning of a new era. Pluto ingress Aquarius on November 20th, a harbinger of a changed world gestalt. Venus ingress to Capricorn on November 12th, adding charm to the perfectionist’s goal. Mars in Leo, disposed of by the Sun in Scorpio, emphasizes a goal of creating a new pathway, and in the fixed-water sign, disposed of by Pluto, embodies rebirth.
Looking ahead
| November 15 | — | Full Moon in Taurus |
| November 16 | — | Saturn turns direct transit |
| November 20 | — | Pluto ingress Aquarius |
| November 27 | — | Mercury turns retrograde |
| December 1 | — | New Moon in Sagittarius |
Summary of major and minor aspects of the week
Wednesday November 6th — The Moon in Capricorn is sextile aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces, as well as disposed of by Saturn. This gives Saturn a say in what happens while the Moon is in Capricorn. Saturn in Pisces has the role of dissolving the structures of the era to prepare for the new age. The Moon transits to a sextile aspect to the Sun in Scorpio, assisting in a transformation. There is a major shift in world events as Mars transcends the opposition aspect to Puto when Pluto is destined to ingress Aquarius in two weeks. Mars ingress to Leo in a more buoyant event, likely to bring celebration. Pluto ingress to Aquarius, disposed of Uranus in Taurus, brings a sense of power to transformation, although there is a slow realization of the power it brings. The intention is to preserve resources and honor peace. Jupiter retro in Gemini is in a separating sextile aspect to Chiron retro in Aries, indicating the wisdom to adjust to the changing reality. The Moon in a conjunction aspect to Ceres in Capricorn indicates a generational change in power.
Thursday November 7th — The Moon in Capricorn makes a trine aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus early today (US time zones) as officials address the economy and the preservation of natural resources as issues for the incoming administration. The Moon semi-sextile aspect to Venus in Sagittarius, and quincunx aspect to Uranus retro, Uranus disposed of by Venus, represents challenges for the future, of economic and environmental viability. The Moon makes a conjunction aspect with Pluto and opposition aspect to Mars in Leo at its ingress to Aquarius 22:59 UTC; 19:59 EST; 0059 EET. With the ingress, the opposition aspect Mars/Pluto is activated. Wild celebrations are a likely event to coincide with an announcement of the winner of the electoral vote, although a deadlock is possible also. There could be an attempt to undermine the process, as Mars represents a challenge to the projected winner of the title, Mars separating opposition aspect to Pluto/Moon.
Friday November 8th — The Moon in Aquarius makes a sextile aspect to Mercury in Sagittarius, a signal that the recount is triggered, as Mercury enters its pre-shadow phase, and election denial begins. Mars separating opposition aspect to Pluto weakens as the Moon transits to semi-sextile aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces and then to the square aspect to the Sun in Scorpio, for the quarter Moon crisis point in the soli-lunar cycle, does not necessarily indicate an event, but could indicate a turning point for the cyclic process. The New Moon on November 1st was the beginning of the cycle, so events initiated then would be especially focused on preventing an issue from interfering with set goals. This could cause conflicts. The fixed signs are less likely to adapt. Scorpio Sun reflects the emotional intensity, while the Moon in Aquarius, the fixed-air sign, indicates claims of powerful groups, possibly irrupting in protest.
Saturday November 9th — The Moon in Aquarius makes a trine aspect to Jupiter retro in Gemini early morning US time zones, early afternoon in UK, EU, and ME, as significant results are announced. Venus in Sagittarius partile square aspect to Neptune retro in Pisces, as alternative views are presented. The Sun in Scorpio making a quincunx aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus indicates that groups are threatening rebellion. Hopefully, democracy will prevail. The Moon ingress to Pisces overnight 04:01 UTC; 23:01 EST; 06:01 EET early Sunday.
Sunday November 10th — The Moon in Pisces makes a quincunx aspect to Mars in Leo in the early morning soon after the ingress (see Saturday notes), indicating that revengeful actions ae likely. The Moon in a square aspect to Mercury in Sagittarius and conjunction aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces foretells that rejection leads to planned retribution.
Monday November 11th — The Sun in Scorpio and Moon in Pisces are in a flowing trine aspect, as power unites opponents. The Moon is square aspect to Jupiter retro in Gemini, indicating that incitement most likely occurs. The Moon semi-sextile aspect to Chiron in Aries as discontented groups could receive encouragement for distrust through informants. The Moon sextile aspect to Ceres in Capricorn as young generations join protests, Ceres approaching trine aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus, and the Moon sextile aspect to Uranus retro indicates a call to action.
Tuesday November 12th — The Moon ingress to Aries overnight (US time zones), 06:27 UTC; 01:27 EST; 08:27 EET. A sextile aspect to Pluto at the cusp of Aquarius, is a moderating aspect, as authority gains control. The Moon trine aspect to Mars indicates initiating a creative account of events, adding glorification. Mercury partile square aspect to Saturn retro in Pisces as reports seek to awaken dissidents to the their legal situation. Jupiter retro in Gemini approaches partile sextile aspect to Chiron retro in Aries, covering every aspect of the exchanges in the media.
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Gimelstar
November 5, 2024
Safed, Israel
