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.