November Forecast

The practice of Yoga and Astrology (Jyotish) has been linked together for hundreds of years. In this column we will look at the month ahead astrologically and see what we can learn about our yoga practices, life choices, and how to align and connect ourselves to the cosmic cycles.

This monthly column uses the science of Vedic Astrology (which differs from Western astrology in reckoning the sign position of the planets) as it gives the best results for people on a yogic or spiritual journey. The highlights below reflect the Vedic Astrology sign positions for this month.
    

Planetary Highlights

MOON
November 12, 2:16 pm FULL MOON
November 25, 12:10 am NEW MOON

Mercury
November 24, 1:21 am - goes retrograde!

Saturn
November - Enters Libra

This month:

The Scorpio Sun Person

If you were born between November 15 and December 15, you are a Scorpio Sun according to Vedic Astrology. People with the Sun in Scorpio are determined and work toward their goals. They have aspirations to help humanity and may be involved with groups that they believe can work for the ultimate good of the country or the world.  Sun in Scorpio people are often attractive people with "action-packed" lives. They may hide their thoughts and actions and may sometimes do things without considering the implications. They are capable and can be successful in their careers, which often include becoming teachers, musicians, or doing work in medical professions or real estate.

The Scorpio Yogi

The Scorpio Sun Yogi is energetic, persevering, intense and passionate about their yoga practice. They enjoy an athletic yoga practice that allows for movement, self-discovery and intensity; they will at least dabble in Ashtanga or Vinyasa flow yoga at some point. They need to watch for hidden agendas being brought into a yoga practice as well as emotional indulgence.  They may find themselves drawn into yoga romances and flirtations in the classroom if they are still working on finding a balance in their relationships.  Equally, they also may be the ones who are drawn to the deeply transformational practices of kundalini, tantra and the hidden side of yoga.  One thing for sure about the Scorpio yogi: they are not bland!

Mercury Retrograde

Hang on! Mercury goes retrograde this month on the 24^th and makes its mischief until December 13^th when it goes direct again. For your astrological virgins, the approximate three-week period when Mercury is retrograde typically brings communication and travel challenges and it seems like we are doing everything twice.  It is not a good time to buy that new IPhone or change your cell phone contract. It is a good time to finish old projects that may have gone astray or re-visit places and friends.

Exalted Saturn

Saturn enters Libra, its exalted sign, by November 15^th and stays there for a few months before retrograding back into Virgo.  If your birth Moon is in Scorpio, you will be entering a 7 ½ year period of change. If your birth Moon is Leo, you will get some relief from the heavy influence of Saturn. For Capricorn and Aquarius rising signs, this will be a great time for you.  Since this is such a major planetary change, we will be discussing the Libra Saturn over the next few months.  In short, Saturn in Libra will make it easier to exercise discipline, patience and service.  Enjoy!

Next Month:  Winter Solstice!

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