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By James Jarvis, MA

By adding the universal year 2003, (2+0+0+3) = 5, to the 11th month of November, we come up with the vibration of 16/7. The 7-month is about taking the time to tune into what has meaning in your life. It is a time for inner reflection, contemplation and rest. Use this month to tap into what has meaning for you through art, meditation, being close to nature and, if possible, retreat time. Look to see how you can create a harmonious balance between alone time for expanding your insights, creativity and practical accomplishment.

November 1-7 Manifest Your Dream. Jupiter in Virgo is in a positive relationship with Saturn in Cancer from November 1-7. Jupiter is the planet that represents expansion universally and Saturn is the planet that represents contraction. With Jupiter/Saturn aspects you have to balance your enthusiasm, ideals and expansion with your practical ability to get things done. In other words, it's a great time for getting clear on your vision for yourself and making a plan of how to manifest. Since Jupiter and Saturn are the largest of the planets, the opportunity is to take a leap of faith and just say "Yes" to your vision. It's not important to know how, why, where or when. The most important thing is to be willing to commit yourself to your dream. As you say "yes" to your dream, the universe says yes to you and the full power of the cosmos is available to help you in the creation of your dream. This is both an expansive time and a practical time. All you need to do is affirm your willingness to "stand up for your dream!"

November 8 Revolutionize Your Spirit. Uranus, which has been retrograde since June 7, goes direct this month on November 8 at 28 degrees Aquarius. With Uranus in its own sign of Aquarius for the last seven years we have seen major changes, innovations and disruptions on the planet. Uranus transforms by breaking up structures that have become rigidified and no longer serve the collective. During Uranus' transit through Aquarius we have seen the frequency or vibration of the planet increase and correspondingly, the speeding up of the process of change and transformation. At the same time the frequency of the planet has increased, the gravitational pull of the earth has decreased thereby facilitating breakthroughs in consciousness that were not possible previously.

Now that Uranus has created an opening for us on an energetic level, we can deepen our spiritual growth as Uranus moves direct again and back into the sign of Pisces on December 30. With Uranus in Pisces what is being called for is a true revolution of spirit. We are moving into a new era of spirituality that is based on direct perception of God or unity consciousness. As people are empowered and understand that it is no longer necessary to depend on external religion to "bind" us to God, (the true meaning of the word religion), then a new freedom of Spirit will be released on the planet. No longer willing to be constrained by the dogma and hierarchy of traditional religious structures, the people will begin to see that a new "religion" is needed. The characteristics and values of this new religion will be tolerance, acceptance of diversity, unification, and inclusion. As we begin to see and accept that every religion has a piece of the whole truth, then we can truly move from separation consciousness into unity consciousness.

November 8/9 Harmonic Concordance. On November 8/9 there will be a total lunar eclipse, full moon in Taurus, and a six-pointed star in the sky outlined by the relationship between the Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Chiron. The six-pointed star is a configuration that embodies the phrase "as above, so below." Basically, in a six pointed star you have one downward pointing triangle and one upward pointing triangle. The downward pointing triangle is a symbol representing the manifestation of spirit on earth and the upward pointing triangle represents transforming earth energy or matter into spirit. This particular star is made up of water energy, (Sun, Mars and Saturn) and earth energy, (Moon, Jupiter and Chiron). Both water and earth are yin elements so there is an opportunity with this configuration to surrender more fully to, and manifest the energy of the Divine feminine on earth. The Harmonic Concordance also represents an opportunity to raise our consciousness regarding our true nature as spiritual beings having a physical experience! It is a particularly auspicious configuration as it is the first time in 4,000 years that a six-pointed star has appeared at the same time as a full moon and total lunar eclipse! Read more about the Harmonic Concordance and how you can align with the energies of the day at www.astrosite.com

November 10-11 Heighten Your Idealism. Venus/Neptune heightens our idealism to the maximum. With Venus sextile Neptune you are challenged to blend your idealism with your desire to serve others in an impersonal way. Review your dreams for yourself and your desire to serve others at this time. What can you do now to begin bringing down your ideals so they can become realized? Quiet your mind and allow your feelings of compassion for others to flow through your heart. You may find yourself inspired to express what you are experiencing and feeling at this time through art, dance, gentle flowing movement or any activity where you bypass the rational mind and move into subtler levels of communication.

November 11 Broaden Your Mind. Mercury will be in the sign of Sagittarius from November 11 until December 2. With Mercury in Sagittarius there is a focus on broadening our mental faculties. The Sagittarius energy helps us to tap into our natural wisdom rather than relying on external knowledge. This may involve learning to trust your own ability to be in the presence of your wisdom. To really trust your wisdom requires that you allow yourself to be in the moment; to sink into the part of yourself that is the wise old man or wise old woman. Mercury in Sagittarius is calling you to allow higher wisdom to flow through you. It’s a time when you can truly trust your natural way of knowing and share your wisdom with the world.

November 11-15 Practice Non-Attachment. Mars in Pisces is in a positive relationship with Saturn in Cancer from November 11-15. Mars/Saturn is a sign of strong will and the ability to persevere. With Mars/Saturn you can focus your will power and achieve highly productive results. The only challenge with these two planets is to not drive yourself too hard by being overly attached to the outcome of whatever you are trying to accomplish. Try to harness your strong will with non-attachment for best results. Politically, this could manifest as military action that contains or forces restraint.

November 17-22 Support Your Vision. Mars in Pisces is in a challenging aspect to Jupiter in Virgo from November 17-22. Mars/Jupiter energy is great for putting your will behind your ideals. It's like the warrior going on a crusade in support of a lofty vision. Use this Mars/Jupiter transit to ramp up your idealism and get into action! Since Mars is in an water sign, which represents emotional focus, this is a great time for completing projects that have to do with dedication your self to a cause that you can relatate to emotionally and that transcends your own interests.

November 23 Renew Your Enthusiasm. The new moon in Sagittarius brings in a sense of renewed enthusiasm and spirited adventure. With the Moon in Sagittarius, the focus this month is on emotional self-expression, heightened idealism, and nurturing ourselves by embracing our spiritual quest. With the Moon in Sagittarius you have an opportunity to learn what nurtures you spiritually. Moving beyond the love of spiritual knowledge (books, classes, workshops), the Moon in Sagittarius invites you to move into your own wisdom by practicing and experiencing the presence of spirit in your life.

November 22 Open to Wisdom. The Sun enters the sign of Sagittarius on November 22 After the decay and transformation achieved in Scorpio the natural world is now teaming with new life; earthworms are breaking down the decayed material and replenishing the soil with new energy. The earth is expanding the simple materials left over into complex nutrients needed for new life. The Sagittarius principle expands the concrete mind (knowledge) by demonstrating how meaning is created through the understanding of diversity (wisdom). Our job during the sign of Sagittarius is to codify our philosophical and religious understanding to become role models and non-dogmatic teachers of universal wisdom.

November 24-28 Pursue Your Ideals. Mars in Pisces is in challenging aspect with Pluto in Sagittarius from November 24-28. Mars/Pluto aspects signify great power and with Mars in Pisces this symbolizes using our warrior energy in pursuit of humanitarian and peaceful causes. Sometimes to create true equality we have to raise the sword of truth in order to defend our rights or the rights of others. Globally, we could see some non-violent protests at this time particularly around issues of equality, equanimity and justice. Personally, it is a time to speak out about what you feel is unfair or unbalanced in your relationships. Are you doing more of your share and not saying anything about because you don’t want to rock the boat? Let Mars/Pluto empower you to speak the truth even though it may not be nice!

November 26-December 21 Ground Your Values. Venus is the planet that is associated with the heart chakra; what has heart for us - what we are passionate about or what we value. When it is in the sign of Capricorn we feel the effect of Capricorn’s ruling planet, Saturn, as well. Saturn represents the principle of manifestation or our ability to ground ourselves in the physical world. With Venus in Capricorn we tend to be more pragmatic or realistic about what we can accomplish. This is a great time to look at how we can ground our financial position (Venus) by increasing our assets and streamlining (Saturn) our liabilities. Use Venus in Capricorn to come up with a solid plan for saving money or paying off accumulated debt. It also a great time to review your spending habits to see if you are "putting your money where your heart is." With Venus in Capricorn we want to get tangible value out of what we purchase so look for well- constructed, solid craftsmanship that will really last for a while. It’s also a great time to start saving for or investing in whatever we truly value.

James Jarvis, M.A. is a master astrologer, professional life coach and transpersonal counselor. Through his teaching, coaching and counseling, James has helped hundreds of people draw out and productively use their inherent wisdom and talent. For those who want support in discovering, clarifying and manifesting their vision and life purpose, James is available for astrological consultations and life coaching sessions by phone. For a brochure of his services or to schedule phone or mail order consultations call (831) 688-0574 or toll-free (866) 454-8199. E-mail: jjarvis@lifeqwest.com or visit James’ Website at: www.lifeqwest.com If you would like to receive James' free e-mail newsletter send your e-mail address to newsletter@lifeqwest.com