Evolutionary Astrology: Cosmic Weather Report for November 2021
By Catie Cadge, PhD
We start with a New Moon in Scorpio at 12°40’, November 4th at 2:14 PM Pacific time. Sun and Moon oppose Uranus in Taurus, while Mars is close by in early Scorpio. It is a good time to set intentions about getting to the truth about why we often do what we do for security or out of manipulation of personal power. We may feel possessive about our money and who gets what when. How can we bring truth to the table while also respecting others’ needs and acknowledging power struggles?
This particular New Moon echoes the tension of the ongoing Saturn square Uranus, which made two hits already this year, and will make the final square at 11° on December 24. Overall, people are wrestling with authenticity and freedom versus being practical with what they want or need to feel comfortable and secure. Just think about all the people choosing to leave their jobs at the moment!
Venus enters Capricorn early in the morning November 5th. One way to help our family and friends feel good in the weeks ahead is to find the holiday rituals that are stable and time-honored. Such holiday gatherings and customs help us calm down and renew our sense of a “normal” life we all have missed. The sign Capricorn also asks for a “great work” in our approach to loving one another and in creating music and art that celebrates “tradition.”
November 10th Mercury triggers a Mars square to Saturn. Another tense time building upon the themes of this month’s New Moon. Mars is strong in Scorpio, Saturn strong in Aquarius and both are fixed signs. Saturn asks us to do some hard work to make radical change and guide us into a viable future for our planet (look to see where 5° to 9° Aquarius falls in your birthchart) but Mars presents the potential shadow work: anger, frustration, power issues and jealousy all possible with quite a bit of intensity. I expect we will hear about ongoing testimony around the disruptive and at times violent actions of those who stormed the White House back on January 6th, when the Saturn / Uranus square first came into range. Mars in Scorpio opposes Uranus on November 17th, another day of tension, this time possibly explosive, as tempers may flare and people may react in sudden and upsetting ways. The Moon in Taurus will further trigger things. Watch out! Venus trines Uranus and Mercury trines Neptune by the next day. My advice is to try to stay calm and to bring a sense of peace and comfort for those feeling over stressed or anxious. We all need a compassionate ear; someone who understands to listen now.
Full Moon happens on Friday, November 19th, at 12:57 am, at 27°14’ Taurus. La Luna appears big and beautiful Thursday evening. There is a partial lunar eclipse that darkens in shadow, a rosy color, ninety-seven percent of the Moon. Eclipses mark significant events in a person’s life six months before and/or after if the Moon hits significant degrees in your birthchart. Look to see where late Taurus is in your chart. The Moon trines Pluto earlier in the evening before. Something of importance may bring security and stability now. Things are becoming real and manifesting finally, after months of hard work, tearing down old structures and creating something new.
Later in the month, things will lighten up as the Sun and Mercury enter Sagittarius, just in time for Thanksgiving. Sagittarius can be so conducive to fun and merriment. Let’s celebrate and be grateful for a year when we move steadily more and more free from pandemic isolation. But, one warning. On Turkey day, the Moon in Leo, triggers Saturn, Uranus, and Mars, forming a grand square. The usual family arguments may seem to be on steroids this Thanksgiving! Sagittarius energy brings strong opinions and assumptions to the holiday table and the Moon squaring Mars some fights. The key, again, is to have compassion and don’t buy into the stubborn power play. Better to be hopeful for the year ahead!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Catie Cadge is a master-certified Evolutionary Astrologer and is the Dean of Instruction for the Forrest Center for Evolutionary Astrology. Read about Catie and her work at caraevolutionaryastrology.com.
Featured photo contributed by Catie Cadge
