Aries March 21 - April 19
For Nov 2008 : The fog lifts for you and nearly everyone else during the first few days of the month, thanks to Neptune (the embodiment of fog) going direct. Suddenly, a situation can be seen with clarity and honesty - and actually feels doable. Expect loads of business, action and excitement during the first week. Don't approach pending issues with a rigid agenda. Remain open-minded and ready to respond, no matter which way the wind blows. The 4th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 26th and 27th herald overdue changes and improvements. A different philosophy emerges that positively impacts nearly every aspect of your life. Instead of feeling locked into something or living under the dread that the best times are behind you, you feel a renewed sense of hope. You feel braver than ever (and you're the original 'brave one'). You're eager to be part of a growing movement of revitalization, grassroots community energy and ingenuity that once defined you, but has become less prominent during the past several years. You move out of the protective cocoon you surrounded yourself with and participate enthusiastically. Yeah - this feels like a rebirthing process, minus the trauma. A number of key elements come together this month, making it a defining moment in your private life and in your community and culture. A sense of unity, forgiveness and acceptance begins to permeate everyday things and casual conversations. You don't have to go to church to get your daily dose of inspiration. You see it in others' faces. You feel it emanating from people once devoid of hope and now powerfully fueled by it. You begin to think about the contributions you might make for the greater good. Many of you rediscover your all-important core spirituality and take action. As an Aries, you don't just think about maybe someday doing something, you manifest results now! You also insist that the people you do business with have ethics that meet your high standards. The days of sniggering and chuckling when someone takes advantage of another's ignorance or desperation are done as far as you're concerned. You won't tolerate it. Your role in your closest relationships, job and community is likely to become more of a recognized example of excellence. This month truly brings out the very best in you. Monthly touchstone: Blue Sapphire.
Taurus April 20 - May 20
For Nov 2008 : November is a wonderful month as long as you're willing to reach a little higher, work a little harder and be a little bolder. You have so much to gain in terms of self-respect, recognition and prestige. Define your purpose, brand and image. And think long-term, bigger and broader. As complicated as it sounds, you need to define the immediate and long-term image and message you intend to convey. This can't be parceled out haltingly or slowly. It needs to be done thoroughly and completely this month. It's time to put your formidable cajones into play, baby! The 3rd might be slightly overwhelming, but you recover quite nicely on the 4th. You might take issue with an authority figure or bloviator, and spend a certain amount of time ranting at your TV newscaster, but other than that, you're good. You have the upper hand in legal and contractual matters - not only at the beginning of the month but also at the end. You're on target and your intentions are honorable. You're also completely fearless and a Manticore when it comes to facing down the status quo and replacing it with something or someone far more relevant. Go, Taurus! A very fertile, luscious Full Moon hits you directly on the 13th, revealing your earthy, sensual side. You're so hands-on that others can't wait to get their hands all over you. Sorcery often happens in your boudoir - so your partners or dates are so blessed. You decide to spend more money on a great cause. You also invest a little more to make a little more - smart thinking! You're good with money, anyway, but are visionary with goods, services and finance this month. The 21st, 23rd and 26th are outstanding, transforming days that may demand a little more thought and effort. Your rewards will more than pay for your valuable time. The 26th is really a high water mark that will continue for YEARS! This gives you an edge in anything concerning publishing, contracts, negotiations and communications. Your marketing skills are stunning. You end the month feeling lit up with anticipation and excitement! Monthly touchstone: Carnelian.
Gemini May 21 - June 21
For Nov 2008 : Well, hello fabulous future! Neptune and Uranus go direct, pushing the 'go' button in a career adventure. And speaking of adventures, there is travel in your future - the fun kind, not slogging around in the cheap seats (middle seats, too) or being wedged into three square feet of hotel hell. Nope - things are looking more enjoyable. Your destinations are happy, emotionally rewarding places and the journey itself looks educational and inspiring. That's a rare thing in today's travel logs. The big difference this month is that your life seems less bogged down and is finally moving forward. Dust yourself off and look forward to a brand spanking new way of accomplishing goals. This couldn't come at a better time because you've been aching for something that feeds your imagination and moves your spirit. The dry-as-a-desert routine you've soldiered through during the past few years is about to be replaced by a luscious career and personal oasis, and it ain't no mirage! You're as effective and strong as the partnerships you create - so choose wisely. Most of you have already made inspired choices; but a few of you have engaged in eccentrically bad connections in either business or personal relationships. Luckily, you're over that self-flagellation stage and are finally ready to succeed. You're attracted to what some might think are unlikely partners this month: different from your life experience, exotic, restless, worldly souls still trying to find 'the answer.' Truth is, that's who you are, too, so you're looking for that cosmic twin that got separated from you at birth. If you haven't already found that person or entity, you will this month. There is a lot at stake (mostly pretty fabulous things!) between the 5th and the 16th. Big decisions get made, largely encouraged by your new paramour or best friend or amazing partner. You feel powerful, potent and best of all, vindicated! You also address basic financial or housekeeping issues that have lingered long enough. Things finally get settled, much to your relief - and the results look mighty good for you. Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, another supporter or loyal pal steps forward and champions one of your pet causes, boosting you another notch or two. On Thanksgiving, Uranus goes direct, ending any career paralysis or payment delays you've battled. You're also lifted up by an energizing New Moon that makes your team of friends and advisors key to your ongoing success and happiness. Monthly touchstone: Citrine.
Cancer June 22 - July 22
For Nov 2008 : This month offers multiple blessings and increasing peace of mind. You exhale a huge sigh of relief, knowing that circumstances that once seemed endless are no longer your problem. You do what you can to bow out of a dead end situation as graciously as possible and move onto a far better phase with fewer time-wasting obstacles and flickering awareness (at best) from employers or advisors. Even though you may not physically exit the building, your heart and mind already have in gleeful expectation of a more abundant, self-determined future. You've already made a name for yourself and are encouraged to call in a few markers and reap the rewards almost entirely for yourself, instead of parceling chunks of money and prestige out to a dotty head honcho that needs to be put out to pasture. It appears that many of you are breaking away from the stable and forming your own organization. This will be successful. Aside from that, you're making other smart, rewarding changes in your private life, too. For starters, you're shifting your attitude from 'tolerating' the intolerable to detaching emotionally from it. Good call! Lots of paperwork gets shuffled back and forth this month. Leases are likely for cars, offices, apartments, various business services or hardware, etc. Look for a very nice moment on the 13th. (Actually, anticipate plenty of 'good moments' from the 4th onward!) The 26th and 27th are very important. Aside from the Thanksgiving holiday, Pluto returns to Capricorn, Uranus goes direct and a New Moon occurs in Sagittarius. You wrap up the month feeling extra eager to get back to work and rattle some big cages overstuffed with potential. You're on a role and may view the holiday as more annoyance than good time. Try to live in the moment, Cancer. You won't miss much and are notorious for working on planes, trains, busses and weekends. You'll get everything important completed. Monthly touchstone: Emerald.
Leo July 23 - August 22
For Nov 2008 : You finally can relax, even if it's just the calm before the storm. Your instincts were right, your hard work produced better than projected results, and last but not least, others absolutely love you, baby! So even if your celebration is brief this month (there's so much work to do!), it's glorious, victorious and feels like the party of the century. Congratulations, Leo!! Job well done. Next step is to line up the best and brightest cohorts to assist you in getting things organized and underway. Use your judgment when selecting friends, advisors and experts. It appears that you've already got a superb core team to rely on but may need additional people because of gargantuan tasks ahead. In the future, people will extol your accomplishments and refer to you and your team as miraculous - something to remember when you're herding and repurposing a number of overfed sacred cows. The mood and lexicon of friends, family and general gossip about you changes dramatically, beginning on the 4th and accelerating on the 5th. This flurry of energy, curiosity and hero-worship continues throughout the month. You'll have about five fabulous minutes to party hard - and the rest is all about bracing for a prodigious amount of work and responsibility. You're more than up to the challenge, FYI. A feeling of coming together and building a far better mousetrap (on a grand scale) occurs around the 13th. People you've asked to join you in a challenging but worthwhile endeavor unanimously say YES on or before the 13th. More good news arrives on the 21st, 23rd and 25th. Holiday or not, you're still focused on the hard work ahead on the 27th and examine various strategies that not only get the desired results but also conserve money and other resources. You end the month feeling on top of the world - because you are! Monthly touchstone: Paraiba Tourmaline.
Virgo August 23 - September 22
For Nov 2008 : At last - a question mark in your work and/or health sector is finally clarified early this month. You know where you're going and have a pretty good idea what lies ahead. This transition will be better for you in so many ways, starting with your peace of mind and overall sense of wellbeing. God knows you tried very hard to fit into another's projections and expectations. As it turns out, however, you started to feel schizoid from trying to cover every new desire, obsession and delusion that another tossed out. And now, you have the courage to speak aloud what you've kept inside for ages. Obviously, it's time to move on. Sure, you had glimmers that this moment would come in the past, but pushed them aside because you didn't want to let anyone down. You allowed yourself to be talked into the myth that a particular ship of state could remain sailing sturdily in the same rough seas, despite all the holes in its hull. So you kept hollering, \"The ship is sound. Stay the course!\" Now you know better. Now you can admit your misgivings and separate yourself from old strategies that were, at best, flimsy band-aids. You needed a change - and now you've got a great opportunity to make that smart, rewarding shift. The planets encourage a fresh, bold start that emphasizes creative and personal freedom. Break away from the pacifier and security blanket that didn't work, and carve a new path through what once seemed to be an impermeable mountain. Not only will this be easier than you thought (thanks to fabulous support, colleagues and contacts), it will also be far more rewarding and enjoyable. As you know, the environment has a dramatic impact on you. Each time you improve your environment, you improve other aspects of your life, as well. From the 13th onward, anticipate enormous fresh starts. It's as if you're building a new foundation or home, brick by brick - only this time, it's being done to your specs, not someone else's. You're tired of biting your tongue and compromising your dreams. November reconnects you and your passionate ideals. Monthly touchstone: Black Opal.
Libra September 23 - August 22
For Nov 2008 : Creative and romantic possibilities no longer seem as out there. They are now better defined, more tangible and so much easier to understand. Once you're able to get a clear view of what lies ahead during the first week, you can make better choices about who and what are worth pursuing. The 3rd feels a bit like a blast of cold water in your face. Suddenly, you recognize the full impact of moving forward with plans. True to form, you're a little wobbly at first. Once you're able to wrap your head around this matter (on the 4th and 5th), you feel so much better - relieved, actually. You've submerged a lot of tension and resentment about something that you believed was grossly unfair. Now that the buffalo chips have hit the fan, you can look squarely at your demons and individually tell each one to go straight to hell. And you're fine about it. You've been straddling two worlds for ages. Now you can just be and live, work and love authentically. No more painful compromises or remaining silent when you feel like screaming. Call things exactly the way you see them. This month gives you your voice back, so use it. Holler, if necessary. It appears that others are more receptive and interested in anything you have to say, particularly from the 4th onward. Your views are seen as fact, truth and experience in action. There's no need to feel defensive anymore because others clearly value what you bring to the table. The 5th is ideal for manifesting wonderful progress and a new identity. You put a face and voice to your message, without all the interference from a go-between or distraction. People prefer dealing directly with you instead of a stand-in. Anticipate very sparse free time this month. Everything is aimed at tying up loose ends and launching a brilliant new beginning. All cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) are on the precipice of something liberating and breathtaking. Because of your communication style and ability to deliver a 'no thanks' with an extra serving of charm, you might be asked to do some of the 'enforcer' letters, communiqués, etc. You can handle it. You might discover that it's a great outlet for some of the pent-up rage you've tucked into your back muscles for months. So it appears that reading a difficult person the riot act in your famously cherubic voice actually has certain health benefits, darling Libra. Pretty fabulous, isn't it? Just before the Turkey Day holiday, you're more confident and resolute than you've been in ages. Others get a clear view of your relentless side - your notorious \"Too bad about you - but I'm not done yet,\" side. No one can find a snappy enough comeback for that. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, three big milestones will have occurred: Neptune went direct, Pluto re-entered Capricorn and Uranus goes direct on the 27th. This is a big month for you, blessed from several angles, and a potent confidence-builder. Monthly touchstone: Malachite.
Scorpio October 23 - November 21
For Nov 2008 : You're all clear for take-off on a new project or endeavor early this month, thanks to Neptune going direct on the 2nd. This puts a little meat on the bones of your biggest dream. You can accomplish this goal and make it grow and multiply! You might feel a couple pebbles in your shoes on the 3rd, probably in anticipation of a tension-packed meeting or discussion. By the 5th, however, you're feeling great. You're in the mood to discuss your thoughts and impressions at length without extreme caution and wariness. You feel better about things. Apparently most people do because the overall vibe seems more abundant, upbeat and hopeful. Suddenly, your belief in miracles is affirmed - and you can be a pretty tough sell. But even you cannot deny that something miraculous is afoot. Although many have you pegged as a lone wolf or strictly independent thinker who keeps all thoughts and secrets in a lockbox, you warm up to others' suggestions and small talk, especially from the 10th onward. You laugh more and seem relaxed. On the 12th, you take a long, hard look at a pending decision and make a tough call. Somehow, you manage to break some rather harsh news in a very compassionate way. So no matter what challenges you face, you handle them with dignity and keep your friends. People know that you can be depended on to speak the truth. A new creative direction is put into play, not only at work but also in your personal life. You're open to suggestions, making you seem more approachable. Your life and social activities begin a rapid expansion process that is typical during this time of year, but seems a little more jubilant and hectic this month. Between the 21st and 29th, the Sun enters your earned income sector (good omen), Pluto returns to Capricorn (sign of strength), a New Moon occurs in your earned income area (new projects are simmering) and Uranus goes direct (great for love, kids, creativity and parties. Seriously, how could you not love this month? Monthly touchstone: Blue Sapphire.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
For Nov 2008 : Your thinking is dynamic, and your communication creative and concise. Thank Neptune's direct turn on the 2nd for that. But it gets better. The third is slightly bitchy and picayune (your favorite ultra physical workout is highly recommended as a stress buster), but from the 4th onward, it's as good as it gets. You feel as if someone just handed you the keys to the kingdom and gifts that defy description. You feel verklempt with relief, joy (yes, you'll cry, especially if you're Irish) and a profound sense of honor. It becomes clear that you're the person that others trust and believe in. They enjoy your spontaneous truthful utterances, politically correct or not. They like knowing that they can trust you. The 4th is almost too much excitement, and the 5th is even better. I smell a big party - and I mean BIG parTAY. It appears that hard work actually does create wonderful results, acknowledgment and the admiration of your peers. And just think, unlike some people, you've earned this honor with sweat, blood and hours of study. Good for you. The best part of course is that you take the confidence that others put in you to heart and are determined to work even harder to prove how much you care. Everyone wins when you win. From the 11th onward, you're incredibly busy pulling a solid group of people together that can help you deliver on every promise you've made. You're a person of your word, not a fly-by-night flake. The idea of disappointing the people that have shown such faith in you is unacceptable. Great honors always make you work like a maniac. For those of you with lower back issues and/or sciatica (typical for Sagittarians) your supercharged pace and schedule may result in more pain or discomfort. Don't tough it out. Get treatment right away and you'll be ready to leap tall buildings again. Back and nerve problems are most likely between the 13th and the 16th. On the 17th, a misunderstanding may arise. You believe that you've been perfectly clear, but the person listening to you is either mentally out to lunch or can't follow you. Slow down, be clear and speak in tangible, relevant terms that the person you're speaking to can identify with. Save the ivory tower philosophy for the Charlie Rose show. On the 21st, the transiting Sun moves into your sign, starting an entire month of Sagittarian birthdays!! I predict you'll have a great one this year - Happy Birthday! Just to make things a little more intense and important, Pluto finally leaves your sign and pushes into Capricorn. Pluto has given you a lot of experience and wisdom. It has also helped make you more battle-ready. Now that it's in your solar second house, it will help you be one of the architects of a better financial plan. You're very serious about correcting the errors that have continued for decades. You understand the stakes and are already considering a number of cures for a financial situation that cannot sustain itself. This will take years, but will get done. Stay away from past methods. The past has been regurgitated so often that it's created stagnation. It's time to create something brand new that could become the envy of the world. Yes - you can actually participate in something that meaningful. Uranus goes direct on the same day that a New Moon in your sign occurs (the 27th) strongly indicating that rebirth, renewal and long overdue healing is in the works. Your communication and teaching skills, along with your gift for inspiring others make November a brilliant month for you. Monthly touchstone: Star Ruby.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
For Nov 2008 : Your new gig, purpose, belief system and passion surface from the deep and converge this week. It feels like an epiphany - a divine revelation of who you are and why you're here. No more scraps of post-it notes reminding you to do this or that. You know what needs to be done and feel as if you're being guided by something bigger than yourself. So, no matter how off course your dreams might take you, you're never alone. Even a few detours will provide additional insight. And by the way, all of your past struggles will become material to build your next masterpiece upon. Keep in mind that most Capricorns spend the first half of their lives struggling for acceptance, respect and acknowledgment. The second half of their lives is the really good part. So in your case, aging is sweet revenge. But, back to November: Clarity comes in gallons this month, beginning on the 2nd and not stopping at any point. You stop feeling stymied, drained or confused. Your compass is accurate and you're on the right path. You learn to filter out trash talk from people so full of their own drama that they can't help but project it on others. Your life seems to pick up speed on the 4th or 5th and roars all the way through the remainder of the month. To say that you're coming into your own immeasurable power is a puny understatement. You deliver twice the passion, conviction and heat in every look, comment and move. Your hotness factor is almost too much for most mortals. Continue to raise the bar and climb up the ladder - up is the only way you can go! Another thing: You look really good. Venus helps you with that by bringing out your charm, warmth and incomparable magnetism. Even long-time friends will remark that they've never seen you glow so much or seem as confident. Pluto empowers and challenges you to be stronger, more competitive and at least five yards ahead of your closest competitor. A Full Moon on the 13th brings out your insatiable lusty side. Select a partner strong enough to keep up with you - that might take some effort. On the 16th, Mars scoots into your 12th house, making you even more determined, stubborn and relentless. I pity the dimbulb that foolishly gets in your way. Instant roadkill. With a number of planets tumbling into your 12th house, you will need some privacy to regroup and recoup. You'll also need a quiet, controlled environment to work. Your time is precious and getting even more expensive by the moment. Recognize your worth and power, Cappie. Those downtrodden days are done, baby! Icing on the cake: Uranus goes direct late in the month, further stimulating you to try something beyond your comfort zone. (Cutting to the chase: You'll be amazingly good at it, whatever it is.) No limits for you this month, Cappie. Monthly touchstone: Red Tigers Eye.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
For Nov 2008 : Trade in last month's meltdowns for fabulous expansive opportunities this month! You kind of knew that a certain enterprise might work out - and weren't you the prescient one! Just in time for the holidays, you're launching something that is beneficial to you and every person that participates with you. After a while, it won't even seem like work - it'll seem more like a fast-paced fun house. And it appears that many of you will be able to do a good bit of your work at home instead of trudging through snow, sleet and traffic en route to the office. This month is a huge positive for you. Gun your engine and blast off, baby! Replace the tentative uncertainty so prevalent during the past months with a confident 'eat my dust' motif. As you breeze in and discuss what you can do for others, you'll pick up big chunks of fans. Anticipate things heating up from the 4th or 5th onward. A very pleasant surprise, totally out of the blue, occurs on the 11th. (Psst: Keep this 'surprise' in mind because it gets even better before the end of the month.) You refuse to listen to another's negativity on the 12th - good thinking! You sop up ambient vibes (including nasty ones) like a dry sponge and cannot afford to allow another's misery to infect your aura. One of the things that really turns others on is your passion for what you do as well as your unconditional loyalty for friends and family. People deeply admire these traits - and instantly relate to them. So when you speak about something you enjoy, believe in or think is perfect for others, they tend to listen. This month gives you the contacts, opportunities and instinct to work a miracle. Focus on getting this done, and farm out distractions to someone else. You will absolutely shine on the Full Moon. You'll be placed in a position to make a very important decision. At times, you'll feel slightly alone in this. But, as expected by those that admire you, you make the right choice. Time and again, you find yourself at a crossroad with a critical decision to make. You make the most farsighted, inspired choice each time. So please have another extra large serving of self-confidence, Aquarius! You're on top of things and have a pronounced buzz factor. Your reputation for excellence precedes you. One more thing: The financial quandary that has haunted you for ages finally gets resolved late this month. You'll be tempted to torment anyone that underestimated your brilliance and was less than supportive. But you won't. You're far too busy with a thrilling new passion to be bothered. Monthly touchstone: Bloodstone.
Pisces February 19-March 20
For Nov 2008 : Self-doubt finally begins to ebb this month, at long last. This produces excellent dividends in terms of increased stamina, a willingness to try something new, and personal bravery. Because of a collection of things that literally beat you down and made you very sensitive to perceived criticism, you've been your own worst enemy at times. Well, say buh-bye to that! November crumbles the ancient walls you've built around yourself. These walls served a purpose long ago and even kept you sane during times of great stress. But this is a different point in time and everything has changed - except a number of your thought habits. November encourages you to drop patterns that are so creaky and out of date that they're hardly worth mentioning. You no longer need them to overcome childhood demons from long ago. You have different challenges now and need the focus and clarity to deal with them with more relevant tools. So, tear down the old walls and replace them with a filter that allows stress and tension to exit your space while preventing other people's darkness from entering your space. Visualize that. Make it part of your daily meditation. See yourself in this beautiful membrane that intuitively removes tension or pain from your space and prevents outside torment from getting to you. It's time, Pisces. Get a new toolbox and upgrade the way you conduct your daily life. And don't forget even for a minute that you are the Boss of You. You are not ruled by a colleague, friend, spouse, parent or child. You are one of the smartest, most intuitive and resilient signs in the zodiac. And if you're willing to get out of your own way, you're enormously powerful. November is your breakaway month. Think about your closest alliances and your position in their lives. Do you function as caregiver, or are you an equal partner? Get things out in the open instead of harboring fear and doubt. Cleanse your heart and soul, inside out. Before the end of the month, Uranus (which happens to be in your sign) finally goes direct, giving you the launchpad you need to make changes and move up, up, up. On the same day that Uranus goes direct (the 27th), a New Moon falls in your career, status and image sector. Get the picture? This is one dynamic month, little Fish, and you're gonna LUV it! Monthly touchstone: Pink Sapphire.
