Astrology by Jim Hennum
Aries (March 21-April 19): That which was birthed in crisis can actually become beneficial. Remember what was happening on October 22nd for you, and consider that as the situation has developed, the opportunity to solidify your gains approaches early in November. Meanwhile, some project with a close partner is looking to bear fruit around the 20th. It has a familiar echo of that “crisis” feeling of the October event, but this time it's reassuringly obvious that the trouble is behind and the decks are cleared for better times. Get moving on those travel plans and educational goals–December will be time to go full throttle with them.
Taurus (April 20-May 21): If squabbles with the partner last month found you looking for your voice–literally or figuratively–early this month that honey-mellow Taurean tone should return to you with charms to soothe the savage beast. The new moon signals that the big battle between home and partnership issues is behind you, and it's a good time to focus on the investments you and a partner can benefit from. Get out the calculator and the latest issue of Barron's–time to strategize your next million!
Gemini (May 22-June 21): It isn't normal for you quick Geminis to be lagging behind everyone else, yet it seems as if recently every time you get to the corner, the bus has just pulled out, leaving you feeling a little helpless. Curiously, what feels like a dead-end situation is bursting with potential, and chances are you've already scooped some of it up. Get those work situations in order this month–you're nearing the end of this particular go round of open doors to boost yourself up. Next month, your partner holds all the keys for advancement, so finish up those “some day” plans regarding work and diet, and clear your plate for December.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Ever read any of those Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys detective mysteries? It seems there are young, eager minds very willing to do some of the “dirty” work for you, unearthing the facts you need to completely transform love matters. Keep an upbeat outlook, especially toward the end of the month, as someone wants to play a joke on you–a late Halloween prank. If you take it lightly and laugh it off, some very good opportunities come your way, both in love and in creative risks. Consider letting go of some work duties in order to free up time for educational and travel pursuits.
Leo (July 23-Aug 23): Someone's still licking their wounds after that tense showdown last month. Let bygones be bygones–regardless of which side of the wishbone you ended up with. The dust is settling, probably around renovations in the home (either literal or figurative). A partnership in the early part of the month brings you strength and new resources. This is great, because toward the end of the month, you get to resume your usual place on the throne in all your glory. There may be a few more bumps, but the beautiful one who seemed to be working against you is now an ally, and fortune is looking to be your friend again.
Virgo (Aug 24-Sept 22): A little bit of last minute, crisis-management style financial maneuvers last month provided a stronger foundation for you to start this month on all of those little information-gathering jaunts you've been putting off. Enjoy a bounty of quick fun little trips, and gather seeds along the way–literal seeds, if you like, or seeds of financial wisdom (good to store-up on these to help you glide through the next year when your desire to expand your roost may occasionally make a dent in the bank account). A mother figure looks to be a partner, giving you useful information and making it easier for you to stand out from the crowd.
Libra (Sept 23-Oct 23): You jump into this month full of rosy pictures and words about the future–and like most Libras, you'll find a way to make them come true, even if you have to slap a few faces like the old movie Divas in order to make them happen! The Full moon on the 5th puts you a little bit between a rock and a hard place–the rock is the safer bet for now. Translation: the hard-nosed one who you know won't go away is the one who will benefit you in the end. Meanwhile, the one making the biggest noise to try to impress you moves out of the picture by the end of the month, so don't waste your energy on them. Good news comes in small bits and pieces at the very end of November.
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22): If it felt like you were cheated out of your moment in the sun last month–like a kid ready to take a big lick of a triple-decker ice cream cone, only to have a seagull swoop down at the last minute and steal the whole thing–you get your chance to shine this month. Pull together those final strings of new projects–this is the month to decide which ones to push forward on and which ones to discard. The nosy, old, know-it-all with a severe princess complex who is nagging you about work actually pushes a few buttons that motivate you to make some amazing progress. Buy her a fake tiara to say thank you!
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21): While the world may be spiraling weirdly out of control for everyone around you, from your viewpoint things are moving along smoothly, and your steady climb upward seems almost inevitable. Entrenched elders, the “aristocracy,” are sending things your way–almost as an afterthought. Accept them with grace (try not to trip over yourself). Get a good haircut and spend a few bucks on some new threads–you want to look your best for a grand entrance on the 23rd when Jupiter enters your sign. Love is percolating again, with a grand period of renewal at the very end of the month.
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 20): The full moon on the 5th gives you a “sisters are doin' it for themselves” kind of feeling–even for the billy goats among you! Friends are gathering to put on one hell of a show of support for you, and you're all charged up with the energy to go out and fight the good fight. Grab your shield and sword–or your laptop and blackberry–and conquer. That unpleasant little fracas last month, which left some licking their wounds, is yesterday's news. They all still love you, especially when they see you undaunted and ready to join the battle again. Sisters have to stick together!
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb 18): It may feel like a tight squeeze at the start of the month–what with all that commotion at work, and the partner strutting around like Marie Antoinette. Let them have their moment. As the month progresses, it becomes clear that odds are shifting in your favor. Jupiter, planet of opportunities, enters your house of hopes and wishes at the very end of the month. So why not just laugh at the only-too-human antics of your co-workers and partner? He who sits in the seat of opportunity can afford the luxury of a broader, and kinder, perspective.
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Busy month for you little guppies who are finishing up mid-season vacations, winding down on fall classes, and submerging yourselves in spiritual renewal. Keep your eyes on the bigger prize, because at the end of the month newer and bigger opportunities begin to emerge in the career sector. The energy is flowing smoothly this month, so ride the flow and tuck away a little of that extra serenity for next month–because along with the opportunities will come a whole lot of commotion. Take psychic snapshots of the beautiful times this month to remind you next month of how easy life can be when you're tackling 8 interviews in one day!
Jim Hennum is a Professional Astrological Consultant with the California Institute for Open Studies, www.californiaopenstudies.com. He can be reached at Jim@californiaopenstudies.com