By Jove

Thurs 25 Nov – Wed 8 Dec
Sun in Sag; Mercury in Sag/Cap 1 Dec; Venus in Libra/Scorpio 30 Nov; Mars in Sag

The melancholy can smile as our Sun moves into one of the more idealistic and optimistic signs for the next month. Ruled by Jupiter, (also known as Jove, from where the word “jovial” arises) this fired up sign of the archer is known to stimulate the spirit of generosity and cheerfulness. Accompanied there by Mars throughout this edition and Mercury until December 1, the Sun should stimulate an aptitude for seeing the bigger picture, painted in broad, sweeping strokes from a palette of warm sunny hues. Take this into consideration if you ever need to present your art to critics with more of an eye for detail. The Impressionists and Fauves have their place too, though the Realists may not see it that way. Not everyone has the depth perspective needed to accommodate such wild horses as may now wish to rear their heads now. Half horse himself, the frisky Sagittarius archetype needs lots of space to roam. He shoots his arrow toward ever-new physical or metaphysical horizons, so whatever your style, enthusiasm and spontaneity should certainly be more available than restraint now, although when Mercury moves into Capricorn in December, the tendency may be for the mind to become more cautious and methodical, with a capacity for a slower, step by step approach. This may be just what is needed to balance all the scattered ideas of before. Every absent-minded professor needs an organized secretary to edit his papers and remind him of the rest of the world’s tendency to go by the clock. By December she should be on the ball, organizing the outdoor trips, going according to the budget and helping him get his foot out of his mouth or his account out of overdraft due to any careless enthusiasm and blind optimism incurred under the archer’s influence.

Sports and outdoor adventures are still favoured now under this extroverted influence, as well as the call of greener pastures and new vistas. Remember though that the grass may look greener on the other side, but you still have your own conditioned mind, perspective, paradigm and assemblage point to deal with when you get here. Inner shifts are often more meaningful, valuable and profound, helping you to realize just how green your grass has been all along.

Let’s also remember that by the end of November our goddess Venus returns to sultry Scorpio and may wish to wear her tinier than ever polka dot number which, when assisted by all the horse power of the other planets may well need a night out on the town or around a candle-lit dinner by the fire. One way or the other, the sensual side you never knew you had may need room for expression too. Regardless of the emotional depths or heights you are urged to, you can still maintain your dignity and pride under this influence. Just be prepared for a more emotionally rich ride on this bucking bronco for the need to roam will be in synergy with the need for emotional control and with that combination who knows how far you may be taken if you just allow yourself.