November 2017 ~ Training Your Inner Hero
This month brings many notable aspects — blessings, and opportunities — from the asteroid Chiron. Chiron is named after a gentle centaur in Greek mythology. Those who follow him in their charts and the general transits will likely know he is referred to as the “Wounded Healer”. Although his temperament was gentle, the lessons he brings can be experienced as very heavy, the areas in the
personal or transit chart that he affects are the fields of experience where one often experiences exacerbations to deeply wounded places within themselves. Often to get the blessing Chiron is trying to bring, it is necessary to work harder in that area of life, especially to heal pieces of “victim mentality”. Whenever we feel like “someone did something to us”, that automatically creates polarity, putting us in the position of “Victim” and someone or something else
in the position of “Tyrant”. These are roles that when believed in and nourished, always perpetuate and flip back and forth in the experience. So the first pearl of wisdom to effectively work with Chronic energies is to “drop the story” about victimhood.
Another way to maximize Chronic lessons is to look to a lesser-known side to Chiron’s mythology,
which is that he was a “Trainer of Heroes”. He helped many mythical heroes to achieve their grand victories. Effective trainers will help one understand strengths to further capitalize on them and to deeply understand the blessings of any weakness present, as well as how to apply necessary fortification of soft spots for the purpose of some specific outcome. Reframing
the challenges of dealing with woundedness as being purposeful and as a function to “train” us for our greater purpose, brings wonderful empowerment.
The challenging aspects with Chiron bring up wounded remembrances, yet to be healed. The more coherent aspects with Chiron show where previous work done or current shifts of perception create amazing
gifts.
Scorpio energies that came into the forefront in October continue to be strong this month bringing deep introspection. Some other Scorpio topics likely to come up are: debt; credit; loans; venture capital; marriage; business partnership; winnings/sweepstakes, esoteric studies; psychology; astrology; research; mysteries; and powerful
transformation through birth, death, and rebirth - literal and figurative.
Sagittarius energies also dominate this month bringing the desire for action, movement, adventure, and prolific expression, an increase in optimism, luck, and the tendency to follow hunches to wonderful ends. Other Sagittarian subjects likely to come up are: writing;
speaking; publishing; long-distance/international business, travel, study, or other associations; teaching; learning; religion/spirituality, creative solutions; looking at the “bigger picture”; and common strands of truth that tie seemingly unrelated things together.
We are still in the last great window of 2017 that is free of personal planet retrogrades that
started September 20. This window runs through November 15 (when Mercury Retrograde Shadow period begins). This window is full of great opportunities for new commitments, big decisions, and charging forward. I always recommend tuning in to intuition as you navigate around the aspects. Even if a day is ‘supposed to be good astrologically,’ if it isn’t flowing well for you, feel into making your important decisions when you feel the flow in
your personal experience. There are also some great dates to get some things done a little bit into the Mercury retrograde shadow period that begins mid-month. Overall there are many more sweet aspects than challenging ones this month.
Feel out for coherent planetary combinations occur around: November 1, 3, 5, 9, 11,
13, 16, 17, 18, 21, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27, and 28. Opportunities for practicing zen will likely come up in the days around: November 2, 3, 4, 13, 19, 27, and 28.
Check out more November Highlights:
** Note: often the effects of planetary transits are felt before or after the actual day the transit occurs.
November 1-2 — Mercury in Scorpio Trine Chiron in Pisces — Support could come from inner work or another person as confidence is built through self-acceptance and self-love.
November 2 — Saturn in Sagittarius Square Chiron in Pisces — The new level of self-esteem assisted by yesterday’s transit may be challenged at this time as an authority figure brings harshness or criticism.
November 3 — Sun in Scorpio Trine Neptune in Pisces — First occurring this year on July 5th, this transit can bring focus on creativity and artistic talents. This is a very positive
and peaceful combination, great for meditation and helping others, and forgiveness of self or others.
November 3 — Full Moon at almost 12° of Taurus — Fullness, completion, fruition come to all things Taurus today. Drama or attainment in the areas of personal finances, luxury items, earth-conscious projects, values, self-esteem are likely
now.
November 3 — Venus in Libra Sextile Saturn in Sagittarius — This is a very favorable aspect for taking steps forward with important partnerships intended to last a long time. The fact that Venus is also opposing Uranus around this same time could bring overstimulation, resistance, or fear as forward steps are
taken.
November 3-4 — Venus in Libra Opposing Uranus in Aries — Jolts or overstimulation come to love, money, and self-esteem with this transit, especially as it relates to self vs. relationship.
November 9 — Sun in Scorpio Sextile Pluto in Capricorn
— This is another aspect notable for bonding with others in deep ways in love, business, or other long-term ventures.
November 11 — Saturn in Sagittarius Trine Uranus in Aries — This is the last of three brilliant match-up’s, the likes of which won’t happen again until 2047.
The first of the series was December 24, 2016, the second was May 19, 2017. These titans coming together like this bring massive potential for harmonious transitions into drastically improved ways of living. Stability and expansion through innovation and technology are very much supported.
November 13 — Venus in Scorpio Conjunct Jupiter in Scorpio — This aspect promises intensity in love and money, leaning towards the good type of intense but there is always the chance for challenge instead. It is much favored for merging in love and money. It will likely bring intensity, likely for the better, but drama is a possibility, too.
November 13 — Mercury in Sagittarius Square Neptune in Pisces —
Sagittarian idealism could receive some tests with this transit. Disappointments or confusion could come at this time but there is much more optimistic Sagittarius energy in the coming weeks that makes it more likely enthusiasm will be renewed soon.
November 16 — Venus in Scorpio Trine Neptune in Pisces — This aspect is wonderful for emotions and intimacy and carries great fuel for gentle and productive emotional breakthroughs.
November 16 — Sun in Scorpio Trine Chiron in Pisces — Emotional confidence beams with this transit. Acceptance of self and awareness of the multi-dimensional
experience blend into tremendous emotional power. Forgiveness of self and others can arise in life-changing ways.
November 17 — Mercury in Sagittarius Trine Mars in Libra — This transit is awesome for bringing thoughts to action. We are just starting the Mercury Retrograde Pre-Transit Shadow Period around now but some last
minute important actions can still be pushed through now.
November 18 — New Moon at 26° of Scorpio — Time to make your 10 New Moon Wishes on the topics of all things Scorpio (see list of Scorpio-related topics earlier in this article). This New Moon also has a brilliant trine to Chiron bringing strength, empowerment, and interdependence.
The conflict with Mars and Pluto tomorrow could also show up as part of the complete picture.
November 19 — Mars in Libra Square Pluto in Capricorn — This aspect first occurring this year on February 22 brings the need to carry extra awareness as it will likely bring stress and conflict. Partnership commitments or unwelcome
opinions from key relationships will likely conflict with individual attainment at this time.
November 21 — Venus in Scorpio Sextile Pluto in Capricorn — Intense emotional or romantic experiences often occur with this transit. This also often brings in amazing financial opportunities. Although we are technically in Mercury
retrograde shadow period by now, careful and flexible commitments could be well-serving at this time.
November 22 — Neptune Direct in Pisces — Neptune turning direct can be a very sobering time. It is a good time for becoming more practical and organized, making the abstract more
concrete.
November 25 — Mercury in Sagittarius Trine Uranus in Aries — This transit could bring sudden improvements in communication and transportation. Even though we are technically in the Mercury Retrograde Pre-Shadow Window, some last minute car or device purchases could come now in wonderful ways. It is usually
advisable to get extra warranties and keep track of coverage/receipts, etc. and ready paperwork and terms very carefully in case the retrograde energies present.
November 26 — Venus in Scorpio Trine Chiron in Pisces — Financial or romantic empowerment and strengthening of self-esteem often occur with this
transit.
November 27-28 — Mercury in Sagittarius Conjunct Saturn in Sagittarius — Big-picture dreams may need some harnessing and organizing now. Alternatively, hard work done to reign in scattered efforts could be greatly rewarded.
