New Moon in Sagittarius: The Meaning of Life

This November 22, we have a New Moon in the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius. It’s time to beat our vision quest drum again, conjuring up that which gives us juice, zest, vigor to keep on keepin' on, in cold times and hard times, sunshine and rain, austerity and wealth.

Sagittarius is the sign of the spirit, and heaven knows we all need a reason to believe in something. What lights our inner fire? It may be a passion, a song, a dance, an archetype living within us that always knows how to put on a knapsack and hit the road to find ourselves again. It may be a simple jaunt to the local café, it may be a road trip or a year getting lost in the jungles. We need our gypsy souls rocked. We need campfires and stargazing, heady debates and poetry slams. We need a little bit 'o raucous and a pinch of hedonism from time to time. We need contemplative comediennes, bawdy storytellers and laughter 'til our sides split. We need the Higher Mindedness of the Archer.

The unexamined life is not worth living. ~ Socrates

As I sit in one of my favorite international coffee houses, Caffe Trieste, writing this forecast, I look around and take in the essence of Sagittarius. There's a plethora of gypsies, writers, foreigners, travelers, artists and musicians taking in their afternoon coffee and pastries. A random mix of Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Zeppelin and my favorite Stones’ Sticky Fingers plays on the sound system. The smell of extra strong espresso wafts through the air, along with calzones and an occasional hint of wine or beer from those getting a head start on happy hour. An abstract, multi-colored wall mural of Italy's unmistakable boot makes a striking backdrop behind a professorial looking man with neat white hair in a ponytail, topped off with a black beret and a taupe cardigan. He’s devouring The New York Times and a croissant with gusto.

All in all, the setting is perfect. I’ve got that Travelin’ Feelin’, mixed in with higher education aspirations. No doubt, we’re settling into Sagittarius’ scene, where philosophers, explorers, educators, gypsies, wanderers and pontificators all writhe together in a wonderful soup cauldron, brewing up some semblance of The Meaning of Life recipe. As much as we need our bellies nourished, our minds need sustenance and our brains need to chew, too.

At this time of the New Moon in Sagittarius, carrying us through Thanksgiving and bolstering our spirit for the season, we can make it a point to reconnect to the philosopher and seeker within, and the part of us that remembers that great Tolkien line, “Not all who wander are lost.” Make an inward or outward journey. Button up your overcoat, throw a copy of Leaves of Grass in your bag and take a little trip. Need to stay close to home? Stoke the fireplace, pour yourself a cuppa and kick back with a few friends to contemplate what it’s all about. Let your spirit fly.

Cheers, Global Family!

Love and thanks,

Erin

Inspired in part by:

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Flying Free by Lynn Braz

Be Here Now by Ram Dass

The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac
Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis 

I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

The Adventures of Bindi Girl by Erin Reese

Something Good for a Change by Wavy Gravy

The Electric Acid Kool-Aid Test by Tom Wolfe

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman

Autobiography of a Yogi by Parmahansa Yogananda

Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig

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Erin Reese is an author, spiritual guide, astrologer, and modern psychic reader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her directly. Consider giving your loved one an astrology or psychic tarot consultation for a gift. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com.

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Erin Reese's Astro-Tarot Forecast - November 2014

 

Dear Friends:

I hope you are all well and staying healthy, enjoying the magical transformation into the darker months. Below is the Astro-Tarot forecast for November 2014! As always, for more personal guidance, click here to see my offerings in Astrology, Tarot, and Spiritual Counseling.

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Now, let’s see how November 2014 is lining up for you. Be sure to read your Sun, Moon, and Rising Sign for best results!

With love and gratitude,

Erin

Astro-Tarot Forecast by Erin Reese ~ November 2014

ARIES: Strength - VIII

Aries, you’re in a good setup as you prepare to enter the holy-day season. Your state of mind is strong and you are secure, grounded and focused. You’re being asked to remember your non-human guides, spirits and helpers. These can be trees and forests, mountains and rivers. Or they can be animal allies, big and small. Look to the birds, especially hawks, owls and eagles, and listen to the messages of your feathered friends. Listen to your cats and dogs and other pets, too. You may have a special visitation this month from an animal ally. Magic is afoot for Aries this month so embrace it and let your creative self manifest what it needs.  November Theme for Aries: Gather your allies.

TAURUS: Justice - XI

Things are finally setting themselves right in your realm, Taurus. Perhaps you’ve made up with a friend or family member; perhaps you’ve settled a contract or lawsuit. Maybe an old debt is being repaid. Whatever it is, November is a month for Taurus to get back into balance after accepting your role and responsibility in some matter of significance. You are supported by the earth element in all your endeavors. P.S. Don’t forget your yoga or movement practice. Even one posture a day can help your brain hemispheres balance out! November Theme for Taurus: Harmony is restored.

GEMINI: The Fool - 0

Play, Gemini! Be free this November. You do not need to be uber-sophisticated in your mind and actions all the time. Lighten up, lay down your workload, and have a few laughs. Trust that all processes are working fine and get out of the way of the cosmos doing their job. Be willing to follow all whims and fancies. Your heavy state of mind needs a break. Have fun! November Theme for Gemini: Drop the burden.

CANCER: Queen of Wands

Whether you’re working your Cancerian magic in the kitchen, the bedroom or the boardroom this month, you need only notice how much talent and creativity you have running through you! As long as you do not attach personal pride to this power and alchemical talent you have, the Universe will reward you with more and more of it. It’s a paradox. Now you can channel intensity and focus on your pet projects for the highest good of all. A potent month for the Crab. November Theme for Cancer: Work your magic.

LEO: Four of Wands

Are you ready to host a holiday affair or be the special guest at someone else’s gala event? November starts the festive season and it looks like you have a ton to be grateful for, so celebrate it wholeheartedly with others. Get in tune with your joie de vivre and fun vibe. Deck the halls early. You of all signs know how to party heart-y. November Theme for Leo: Belle or beau of the ball.

VIRGO: Judgement - XX

When Judgement Day visits Virgo this month, it means you’re getting upgraded to New Life 3.0. It’s a time to go into a deeper level of self-acceptance that is taking root in your psyche. As this helps you love yourself more, it reflects well on your relationship with friends, lovers, work-mates – everyone! Use this enlightened life force pulsing through you to contribute to the world in some way, shape or form. It’s your calling. November theme for Virgo: A new lease on life.

LIBRA: Four of Swords

This card reminds Libra to take a structured time out this month. Whether it’s a few months break you need, or just a few minutes, you need time to withdraw, to be alone and to think about things. Cleanse your mind and energy field. Heal and renew yourself. Your body, mind and spirit need it. You will have a more social busy period again, don’t worry. But you’ll have a much better state of mind if you learn to take retreat without resistance. November theme for Libra: Take a breather.

SCORPIO: Eight of Pentacles

Be patient, Scorp, and know that all of the seeds you’ve planted this year are growing firmly and healthily. They just need a little more time to mature. You’re about two-thirds of the way there. Don’t try to harvest too early. The waiting game is crucial. Remember that just because the fruits aren’t visible yet, so much is happening below the surface. November theme for Scorpio: Patience is a virtue.

 

SAGITTARIUS: Queen of Cups

Have you connected to your mother lately? This is a card of divine motherly love, so even if you aren’t close to your biological mum, you can be kind and gentle to the nurturer within you. If you push life too hard without allowing imagination, compassion and sensitivity their due, you might get confused or upset. Remember to have a light touch toward yourself and others this month. Forgiveness is a theme. November theme for Sagittarius: Gentle mothering spirit.

CAPRICORN: Eight of Wands

Take a risk this month, Cappy, especially if you’ve been feeling like things have gotten stale. If you ever want to know the truth of who you are today, awaken the personality by putting yourself in totally fresh situations, schedules, and scenarios. Move your mind and stimulate your spirit with fresh ideas. Mix it up and trust that even if it’s different and strange, you’re getting stimulated for all the right reasons. November theme for Capricorn: Stirring up the pot.

AQUARIUS: Four of Cups

Some Water Bearers may feel a calling to step away from the fray this month, just at the time when the rest of the world starts getting crazy busy for the holidays. Listen to that tug. While you can surely dip into the social stream, Aquarius often needs time apart to check into inner consciousness and rebalance. How do you really feel these days, and what do you need to bring into being? Remember, you’re a Future Messenger, and you need to set your self apart from the crowd at times to refresh and get clear on what you’re downloading for the planet. November theme for Aquarius: Moments of separateness.

PISCES: Two of Cups

For some time now, you’ve been contemplating a union, whether love or business or professional consultation. You will do well this month to think not so much in terms of “me” alone, but rather as a “you and me” – a “we”! You need another person to mirror you now, Fish. It’s a way of balancing you out emotionally. Notice how special others in your world give you a newfound perspective. You are reintegrating two parts of your soul. November theme for Pisces: Two is better than one.

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Full Moon in Taurus: Building Security

Today, November 6, we have a Full Moon in the fixed earth sign of Taurus. During this lunation, we are reminded it’s not just what we want in life that makes us happy; it’s what we NEED that enables us to fulfill our deepest longings and to feel  that earthy sense of calm.

Taurus the Bull teaches us that our peace of mind depends upon having and maintaining that which we VALUE. These could be actual material possessions such as a good computer, a home you own, a reliable car (remember the Ford Taurus?), top-notch sporting goods, or sturdy furniture. And, these values could be abstract ones that we cultivate, slowly and surely, over time. Good health is a perfect example.

How do we keep and maintain “abstract values”? We consistently INVEST our life force into them – time, money, energy, vitality – into them. Consider a few scenarios:

• You may not always like to be around certain family members, yet you know somehow it’s good for you to cultivate your roots and tribal belonging. So, you suck it up and make your appearance at the holidays as a way of nurturing those bonds over time.
• You come to realize that professional growth means more than just how much you earn: you also need to learn. So, in order to keep your brain happy, you sign up for a class at your local community college, or go back for that advanced degree you’ve always thought about getting.
• You know that ample time spent in Nature feeds your soul, relaxes your nervous system, and provides healthy stimulation. So, you start a habit of booking a semi-annual backpacking trip or outing to Yosemite AND get it secured on the calendar far in advance. You guard that date.
• You’ve learned that longevity in partnership is not to be taken for granted. It requires commitment – a willingness to work through the hard stuff. You forego an old pattern of disposable relationships and online dating in order to invest in one special person. You realize that it won’t be perfect overnight and that it takes time to trust deeply.

Starting to get the picture? Taurean building takes time, commitment, and durability.

Work that Spending Plan

This Full Moon is square Jupiter in Leo and opposing Saturn in Scorpio. Jupiter in Leo can be showy and sometimes tends to be a big spender in order to impress or entertain oneself or others. Full Moon in Taurus only wants us to feel comfortable, secure, nourished. Saturn in Scorpio challenges us to consider the needs of the other in our most intertwined relationships, no matter how uncomfortable. While these planets are in a challenging position to each other, there may be discussions of “how much is enough?” and “how do we meet both of our needs?” For example, you might want to fly to Hawaii for Thanksgiving, but your partner says airfares are too high, so let’s stay closer to home and save our hard-earned money. You’ll have to come up with a creative solution that meets both the budgetary needs and the urge to splurge on fun.

Slow and Sure Wins the Race

Building security is the theme. How do we prepare for the future in a way that honors our values and needs in the present? One of the ways is to move slowly. Realize that long-term thinking plays a part. Think about how your actions will affect your world six months from now, six years from now, three decades from now.  You’re here on Planet Earth for the long haul, after all.

Taurus is a fixed earth sign, so we know that it’s got to be solid. The Taj Mahal wasn’t built in a day (it actually took 22 years)! So even if we’re not aiming to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World, we are meant to keep an eye on the prize. Make your life an act of beauty, a work of art, and take the time you need to invest, little by little. You’ll get there. 

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
~Lao Tzu

Wishing you a nourishing Full Moon!
Love,
Erin
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  Erin Reese is a spiritual guide, astrologer, and psychic reader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her directly. Consider giving your loved one an astrology or psychic tarot consultation. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com.