Horsing around

Thurs 11 Nov – Wed 24 Nov


Sun in Scorpio; Mercury in Sagittarius; Venus in Libra (dir 18th); Mars in Sag



As with last edition, Mars continues to trot his cavalry through horsy Sagittarius, also joined by Mercury in this extroverted fire sign. This makes for a somewhat contrary combination as the predominating Scorpio theme favours a secretive and private mood, while at the same time Mercury, now inspired by his jaunt through the sign of the archer shooting his arrow ever higher toward newly discovered expansive vistas, urges the mind and tongue to find the nearest soap box or inbox to expound his latest realizations on the immanent arrival of the Lizard King and his entourage from you-know-where with their power to save our planet via his new wonder cure for home-sickness. The evangelical urge may suddenly swell. The only dilemma is that in Sagittarius, Mercury may naively or innocently want to say exactly what is on his mind, with little concern for reality, or the potentially sensitive Scorpio feelings of others. The ability to wax to the max may grab you by the tongue but let’s just hope the Scorpio capacity to research the facts has balanced that wonderful imagination. It’s all very well deciding the truth needs a little improving, particularly if you are a storyteller, though not if you are involved in science. It may be necessary to take extra time over the details of your information before publishing. Tertiary academics are favoured now though, particularly broad, expansive subjects beyond the everyday, like philosophy, foreign affairs or even space travel, whether by Merkaba or missile. Add to all this the drive of Mars and you have the recipe for such strongly held convictions that you had better be armed with facts and references if you want to promote your angle or defend your stance from the queue of Witnesses at your door. Even the law courts will be a fine place to battle it out now, as the urge for and sense of justice is sharpened. Outspoken debate over the rights and plights of your cause are inevitable. As to whether your cause is the cause of all causes may never be known, of course. Just don’t expect too much diplomacy or appreciation of the opponent’s opinions now.

On a purely physical level energies could be high with the need to move and explore, so take time to jog off that excess energy on the park or pitch. Fortunately the mood of Sagittarius is generally quite jovial and fun-loving, so despite the capacity for philosophical challenge, the smile may remain as you are tossed to the ground by a judo throw of black belt proportions. Reckless confidence and exuberant optimism may even surge like an annual spring tide (if the Scorpio Sun will allow). You may feel as if you were born under a wandering star called Venus, finally ending her retrograde on the 17th and going direct on the 18th. Just don’t expect to be able to tie yourself or anyone else to the desk just now, and avoid the casinos! The adventurous, freedom-loving spirit is too strong for that, so rather schedule a trip of your choice and pack your dancing shoes, for at this rate where you’re going every step is a dance and every word is a joke.