Scorpio
The Scorpion (Oct. 23 — Nov. 20)
Authority figures have the upper hand now and are not willing to haggle. Do your job, do it well, and don’t argue the small stuff. Set decisions aside for the time being. The chances are strong that between Nov. 26 and Dec. 11 new information will give you a different perspective.
For All Signs Mercury, ancient god of communication, turns retrograde on the 14th and will remain so until Dec. 4. It is interesting to observe that during the retrograde periods of the messenger god, we are prone to avoid final decisions. It is as though we have an intuitive sense that we are short on facts or information that would allow a more informed judgment and generally this is true. It is also a period in which we review old projects, particularly those involving paperwork.
Aries Energies within and around you are likely to be intense this week. Keep in mind that your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograding and this is not the time to attack on any front. Mercury is turning retrograde in the territory of travel, legal concerns, and education.
Taurus This week brings an upbeat and new idea concerning a possible shift in the direction of your workplace or personal life. Because Mercury is also changing directions, it will be wise to research your plan during the next three weeks. Make final decisions after the beginning of Dec.
Gemini Please give attention to the lead paragraph, because Mercury is your ruling planet. It is retrograding in the area of significant others, contracts, consultants, and clientele. The waffling of one or more of these people may cause it to be challenging to choose a direction.
Cancer Energies in your sign are minimal, allowing some time to rest. You deserve it after the important eclipses of October. This would be a really good time to review your daily regimen and consider what you might do to improve your exercise or diet routines.
Leo It is possible you are encountering some type of “test” in your life. Authority figures are ready to see you prove your worth. If this is not happening in the outer world, look to your inner world and see if the critic is at work, dismantling your attitude.
Virgo Note the lead paragraph. Mercury is your ruling planet and its retrograde motion will have effects upon your daily activities. On this backward trip, it punctuates activities concerning home, property, and family. “Going back,” “repeating,” or “returning” are the bywords.
Libra It appears that you may be improving your everyday environment with the addition of useful, high tech equipment or services. This is a good time to make plans on how to improve your health. Try out the new idea for awhile and tweak it until it is right by mid-Dec.
Sagittarius Read the lead paragraph with care, Archers. Mercury is retrograding in your sign and therefore its effects will be particularly prominent in your everyday affairs. Resolve not to make decisions until you see strong signs that circumstances around you are moving forward.
Capricorn Venus, the goddess of love, has entered your sign this week and will be traveling “with you” through Dec. 14. Her presence gives you an air of graceful poise and charm. You may experience a greater need and desire to be with others, or they with you. Social energy is positive.
Aquarius The last few weeks you have been considering changes that you wish to make regarding your financial picture. You have left these thoughts to percolate, and now they are becoming more of a front burner issue. You may decide to reverse a previously made decision now.
Pisces Your social life is rewarding and fun during this period. Love life isn’t bad either. Mercury’s change of directions in the area of career may cause you to second guess previously made decisions. Maybe you need more research before you fully commit.
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This article appears in Nov 9-15, 2005.
