Only major aspects (conjunction, 0°; sextile, 60°; square, 90°; trine, 120°; opposition, 180°) between the sun and planets are included here. All lunar aspects (other than full and new moons) have been omitted, hence there is not an entry for every day. Aspect patterns frequently overlap; where there are several major aspects occurring on the same day, synthesize their combined characteristics to determine the overall trend, then act accordingly. But remember...YOU make the final call! An aspect's influence can last from a day or two, in the case of Mercury, Venus, or Mars, to several weeks and even months when the slower-moving 'outer' planets are involved. Times given are when aspects peak. In addition, planets periodically appear to slow down, stop, then change their orbital direction, turning Retrograde or Direct; these periods of apparent motionlessness are called Stations and for a week or two either side of them, all themes associated with the planet are greatly emphasized.

2 Venus enters Sagittarius 1:51am (till Nov 26)— increased appreciation for philosophy, religious studies, and the arts; feelings are more readily expressed, and with a dramatic flair; the great outdoors beckons...take a hike! Mercury enters Sagittarius 9:54am (till Jan 7, 2012)—Steady progress can be made in business, commerce, and legal affairs, but do be aware of the consequences of your actions now; get some physical exercise.

3 Venus trine Uranus retrograde 12:55am—An unexpected social or financial opportunity could occur; artistic inspiration abounds; people need more space now...don't be a cling-on! Mercury trine Uranus retrograde 6:59am—A moment of awareness could provide the solution to an old problem; new ideas or experiences may come your way now, be open to them; make financial or business decisions; great for astrological or metaphysical studies;

6 Daylight Savings Tine ends at 2:00am—Clocks FORWARD 1-hour

7 Mars opposition Neptune retrograde 4:36am—Be alert to self-destructive impulses, or giving vent to suppressed anger; avoid artificial stimulants, as one’s physical tolerance may be at a low ebb; deception is rife, the truth behind actions or events may be obscured; escapist tendencies prevail...know where you're going, and why!

9 Neptune stations Direct 10:55am, at 28°08' Aquarius—Global spirituality...in the form of genuine sensitivity to, a developing understanding of, and compassion for, the needs of others...is now emerging; time for a reality check!

10 Full Moon 12:16pm, at 18°05' Taurus—Finances may be brought into sharp focus; an excellent time to discard debilitating or expensive habits, or to finally come to terms with certain fears or phobias; additional emotional control may be required. Mars enters Virgo 8:15pm (till July 3, 2012)—Actions will likely stem from purely practical considerations; get some healthy, outdoor exercise; do tedious work requiring precision; reorganize your occupational environment for greater efficiency.

16 Mars trine Jupiter retrograde 2:08pm—An exuberant, high-energy period; act on important decisions with the "big picture" in mind; advance your own interests wherever possible.

20 Sun square Neptune 12:44pm—Keep a firm grip on reality now; escapist tendencies can, quite literally, lead you astray; stay on track, know where you're going; spend some quiet time alone.

22 Venus sextile Saturn 12:19am—Seek financial support for personal projects; a reestablishment of past ties may have karmic implications; constructive artistic work is favoured; if you're considering an investment, look into art, precious metals, or real estate. Sun enters Sagittarius 8:08am (till Dec 21)—It's time to stretch one's personal envelope of awareness; how informed are you? Give some serious thought to your personal visions for the future...do you have the confidence, ability, or the resources necessary to pursue them? If not, work to 'make it so'.
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23 Sun trine Uranus retrograde 2:15am—Seek innovative ways of raising investment capital, or of financing a project; a flash of pure genius could facilitate progress towards a goal or ambition; study your horoscope for helpful and timely insights. Mars trine Pluto 6:02am—An increased desire for adventure; begin a new physical regimen or diet; it’s time to take positive, creative action for something that you strongly believe in! Mercury stations Retrograde 11:21pm, at 20°07' Sagittarius (till Dec 13)—Finalize pending agreements where possible before this date, otherwise it would be prudent to postpone important decisions of any kind until after Nov 17th. Review plans or ideas for a new project, or an intended change in career or residence...are they realistic? Catch up on your reading.

24 Venus sextile Neptune 5:53pm—Psychic sensitivity is acute...tune in to dreams for insights; visit a spiritual place or "sacred site" for some quiet contemplation or meditation; do a good turn for someone in need. New Moon, Solar Eclipse 10:10pm, at 02°:37' Sagittarius—Review or upgrade educational objectives; expand your occupational horizons; acknowledge and release any deep-rooted fears of failure that may have been holding you back from realizing your full potential; connect with progressive people or groups with whom you share common goals, or beliefs; bold new beginnings and sweeping changes are in the wind!

26 Venus enters Capricorn 4:36am (till Dec 20)—Relationships will likely be taken more seriously now; emotional insecurities could manifest as a desire to go out and buy something just so that you can own it; business interests may actually have greater appeal than pleasure pursuits now; a new source of investment or working capital could appear during this transit, or a previous source could dry up. Venus square Uranus retrograde 6:28pm—Be patient with your partner or close associates; a dare-devil urge to "break the rules" and seek excitement could lead some astray; tighten purse strings; express your creative side.

27 Venus trine Jupiter retrograde 1:23pm—Social activities could be particularly stimulating; financial and educational activities are supported; philanthropic or charitable activities satisfy..

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EXPANDED FORECAST FOR NOVEMBER, 2011

Social calendars may tend to fill rather quickly once Venus enters Sagittarius on November 2nd for a four-week sojourn. Feelings are more readily expressed, often with a dramatic flair, while the 'great outdoors' can beckon.

Steady progress can be made in business, commerce, and legal affairs, following Mercury's arrival in Sagittarius on the 2nd (till Jan 7). However, be aware of the consequences of your actions now. Get plenty of mental and physical exercise during this intellectually stimulating transit.

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 6th, at 2:00am, so remember to set your clocks BACK 1-hour.

Adding to the distortion of reality these days—we may witness events that may beggar belief!—is Mars' opposition to Neptune on the 7th. Deception is rife, and the truth behind actions or events may be intentionally obscured. Indeed, clarity will almost certainly be lacking—not exactly the kind of influence we might wish for on the eve of Election Day! Be alert to self-destructive impulses, or giving vent to suppressed anger, as that's a distinct possibility now. Avoid seeking solace in artificial stimulants, as one’s physical tolerance may be at a low ebb, and escapist tendencies prevail. Know for whom you're voting, where you're polling station is, and what the procedure is. If necessary, seek guidance from within when making your choice.

After five months in retrograde, Neptune, planet of mystery and imagination turns direct (in 29° Aquarius) on November 9th—again, not exactly conducive to truth, clarity and accuracy around Election time! Neptune's directional shifts often coincide with strange or unexpected events, peculiar behavior, and anomalous weather or geophysical activities for several days either side of its station. Don’t believe all that you see or hear around this period. Remain alert, be observant, but avoid jumping to conclusions or going to extremes.

An earthy full moon in Taurus occurs on November 10th, which may bring finances and personal values into sharp focus. Discard expensive habits or deep-rooted, self-sabotaging fears or phobias, particularly where love and money are concerned. An additional measure of mental and emotional self-control may be required around this period, with Mercury and Venus in an almost precise conjunction in enthusiastic Sagittarius, as the wing-heeled messenger of the gods slows its pace and prepares to turn retrograde.

Another shift in the cosmic tide occurs when Mars enters tropical Virgo on the 10th, for an extended stay until July 3, 2012, due to a forthcoming and fairly rare retrograde cycle. During this transit, actions will likely stem from purely practical considerations. Be sure to get some healthy, outdoor exercise during this period. Do work requiring precision. Reorganize your occupational environment for greater efficiency.

The red planet's next contact is a supportive trine to Jupiter on the 16th, fostering cooperation amongst allies, though it can also elicit aggressive tendencies.

The sun squares Neptune on the 20th, so keep a firm grip on reality now; escapist tendencies can, quite literally, lead the unwary astray. Stay on track, know where you're going. Spend some quiet time alone.

Mercury stations retrograde late on the 22nd, in 21° of tropical Sagittarius, so finalize pending agreements where possible before this date, otherwise it would be prudent to postpone important decisions of any kind until after Dec 13th. Instead, review plans or ideas for a new project, or an intended change in career or residence. Catch up on your reading, and attend to backlogged communications and correspondence.

The arrival of the new moon on the 24th—Thanksgiving Day—in 03°Sagittarius, also heralds a partial solar eclipse, sounding a clarion call to review or upgrade your educational objectives, or to expand your occupational horizons. In the spirit of openness bestowed by this lunation, acknowledge and release any deep-rooted fears of failure that may have been holding you back from realizing your full potential. Sweeping changes are in the wind! Seek new avenues of self-expression. The chart for this lunation/eclipse contains a flowing grand trine in earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) involving Jupiter Mars and Pluto, encouraging the pursuit of practical and attainable objectives in the weeks and months ahead.

When Venus trines Jupiter on the 27th, social activities could be particularly stimulating. Financial and educational activities are strongly supported, while philanthropic or charitable activities can bring satisfaction.

Tim Gunns is an astrological writer and consultant with over 25 years experience, a conference coordinator and producer, new age market and speaker consultant to the entertainment industry, formerly program director of the Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo, the national Whole Life Expos, and co-producer of the 1st Los Angeles Sound Healing Conference. To help you to better understand yourself and those you closely interact with, Tim prepares personalized no-nonsense interpretations of Natal Horoscopes ($40), Future Forecast Transit Reports ($75 for 1 full year) and two kinds of Relationship Compatibility analyses ($45 each). Private consultations with Tim by phone may also be scheduled, which must be pre-paid and scheduled in advance. Send Name (as you'd like it to appear on the chart), Date of Birth, time (as close as possible), place of birth (city/country, etc.) for each person, and return address & phone# to: Tim Gunns, 110 Hilltop Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA, or phone 828-452-7885 or email: tgearthstar@aol.com to schedule a Consultation. Payment can be made via Paypal to tgearthstar@aol.com