The Wheel of Light
Monthly Newsletter - November 2024
The 12 signs of the zodiac are distinguished from each other in several ways. Two of those are called modes and elements. There are four elements: fire, earth, air and water. The fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. The air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. The water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. The element a sign connects with tells us its orientation to life. The fire signs are creative. The earth signs are practical. The air signs are social and intellectual. The water signs are emotional and intuitive. These concepts are straightforward and somewhat obvious. The modes, however, are a bit more subtle. The modes are cardinal, fixed and mutable. The cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. The fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. The mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. The modes tell us how the energy residing in a sign will manifest. The cardinal signs are action oriented. They like to initiate new experiences and are comfortable with trial and error. The fixed signs prefer stability and continuity. They tend to be habit oriented and base their routines on their values and priorities. The mutable signs are adaptable and service oriented. Their prime focus is learning and expanding the mind and consciousness. This month, election month, finds most of the energy (planets) in mutable signs. Three planets will be in mutable signs all month. Three others will be in mutable signs for part of the month. Only three planets will be in cardinal signs for only a part of the month. And three planets will be in fixed signs for only part of the month. One of those planets is Pluto, which re-enters Aquarius for the third time on the 19th. Aquarius is the sign of change. As a fixed sign it demonstrates the reality that there is nothing as permanent as change. So, election month is setting up so that we can adapt and adjust to the new administration. We can recalibrate the various ways that we feel we won or lost based on our priorities, proclivities and philosophy relative to the winners.
The mutable sign getting the most activity this month is Sagittarius, with 3 planets there for part or most of the month. The planet that rules Sagittarius is Jupiter, which will be in Gemini, the opposite sign from Sagittarius, all month. The Gemini-Sagittarius axis is primarily focused on communication and learning. This supports the idea that the new president will have ample energy and motivation to be clear about informing the people of the plans of their new administration. This is beneficial because what they ran on may not be what they implement early in their term. It also provides we, the people, with the curiosity to question the new leader. We can open to their plans, see how they fit into our reality and then be willing to be of service in some way to help create a harmonious and peaceful change into the new leadership.
It’s also interesting that the New Moon (a time of new beginnings) will be in Scorpio on the 1st. Scorpio is oriented to two prime areas. One is collective financial situations. From this we could surmise that many voters will be motivated to vote based on economic issues, from taxation to inflation to the cost of groceries, energy and housing. But Scorpio can also pertain to feminine power. This implies that many voters will choose the candidate who they feel is most supportive to women and female issues, such as childbirth and the freedom to control their own bodies. This is not exactly news, as these topics have been top priorities in both campaigns. What is different, however, is that each of these issues will function in different time frames. Economies go up and down. This is reflected in the stock market, interest rates and the overall GPD. Human rights, or the restriction thereof, however, once legislated or judicially placed into existence can stay there indefinitely. They will affect generations of women.
Pluto, the co-ruling planet of Scorpio, is the energy of feminine power. It will enter Aquarius, the sign of the social collective and the group mind, for the third and final time and will remain there until 2044. One way that this can play out is for women to occupy powerful positions is government and business. This would also suggest that issues that are priorities for women will tend to be those that determine both the winners and losers of this election as well as the plans and programs that emerge in the new administration. All the planets in mutable signs will help drive the discussion of what these plans are, how to implement them and what a person can do to take advantage of them. This is because the mutable signs tend to be fluid and open to new ideas and information.
The mutable energy can also help to heal the divisiveness in this country by encouraging people to get off the social media and start talking to each other again. In this way we can again remember that we all have more in common than we do differences.
Aries (March 21-April 20)
Aries: Early month is time to focus on personal and family issues. Strive to balance work-home activities in ways that benefit both areas. Most of the month could be focused on pleasurable activities from sports, to hobbies to creative expression. Spending time with children would enhance your experience this entire period.
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
Taurus: The New Moon is Taurus on the 1st puts two things in high focus for you this month. One is becoming more emotionally self-aware and emotionally self-nurturing. The second is providing deep insight into some primal values and priorities. These can be helpful deciding for whom to vote. But it can also enable you to focus on what immediate changes you can make in your life that would enhance your sense of well-being.
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Gemini: This month could bring a lot of new ideas and points of view. It’s important that you spend time contemplating the new information rather than accepting and repeating it. Curiosity without contemplation can lead to superficial understanding. This is a good time to ask questions, even as it’s good to supply your own ideas in the conversation.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Cancer: The New Moon in Scorpio on the 1st and the Full Moon in Taurus on the 15th bring values and priorities into high focus. Since you are highly security oriented, you can use this month to see how the new administration will affect your sense of comfort and safety. It is also a good time to make sure that your routines align with your values.
Leo (July 23-August 23)
Leo: From mid-month on is a good time for physical activity. Organized sports would be one such, but so too could be working out in a gym or walking in nature. You could also express the energy creatively and artistically. Growth can come from feeling so comfortable in your activities that you don’t need the attention or recognition from others in order to validate your experience.
Virgo (August 24-Sept 22)
Virgo: This is a good time to assess your past and your future. This can include your experience with your family of origin, both in childhood and now. Ask questions and be ready to see things from a new and expanded perspective. This can also help you figure out how you want to relate to your family in the future.
Libra (Sept 23-Oct 23)
Libra: Early month could be a time of community activity. From mid-month on the focus shifts more to your inner-self and personal life. This would be a good time to plan a household project or to stabilize your relationships to family members.
Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22)
Scorpio: The New Moon in Scorpio on the first could bring your passions to the surface very quickly. At the height of the election, this could lead to volatility either from you or your philosophical adversary. Growth can come from remaining calm and focusing on the issues. Don’t take them too personally.
Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21)
Sagittarius: This is a good time to focus on relationships. Your priority should be getting in touch with what you need in each situation. Growth can come from letting others know what those needs are. This requires a certain amount of vulnerability and the tact of communicating in ways that the listener can comprehend.
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 20)
Capricorn: Limitations or challenges could come up for you this month in areas dealing with relationship or finance. This is a good time to recalibrate financial goals. It would also be beneficial to redefine your expectations or the form of a significant relationship.
Aquarius (Jan 21 to Feb 19)
Aquarius: Often you will be iconoclastic about something without considering your choices of behavior on others. This month you may be confronted by someone who feels threatened by you. Use the mutable energy available this month to engage in a dialogue with this person. This will help to explain where you are coming from but also to see the other person in a clearer light.
Pisces (Feb 20-March 20)
Pisces: This would be a good time to start implementing projects or activities you have contemplating or researching. Start slowly so that you can recalibrate as you go. There are a lot of moving parts to the world right now. What you have been working on and assuming was solid and grounded may not be. By being patient you can ensure a positive outcome even if the timeline is longer than you anticipated.
Rio Olesky has been studying astrology since 1967 and has been a practicing professional astrologer since 1976. The author of Astrology and Consciousness, A Manual for the Modern Mystic, and The Astroreader, Rio offers weekly classes through Zoom. You can call Rio at 707-887-1820. Check out his website: www.starwatcher.com.