Hello, everyone.
Do you like roller coasters? As I study the planetary influences this week I have a sense we’re in those seconds just before the roller coaster car reaches the very top of the trajectory, when you know you’re about to irrevocably slide over the top. This is a week with the potential to experience that same mounting excitement, the anticipation mixed with trepidation, the pent-up potential just before the kinetic release.
All of this energy erupts from powerful turning points in the retrograde cycle of four different planets: Neptune, Jupiter, Venus, and Uranus. Jupiter, Venus, and Uranus are each visually at a standstill as they prepare to resume direct motion, and on Thursday Venus and Jupiter actually turn and begin moving forward again. This is good news!
Venus and Jupiter are known in astrology as benefics. Their influence is generally supporting; they both bring blessings and confidence. They are the “success” planets; they correspond to the areas of business life we regard as enticing and rewarding: professional relationships, money, creativity, art, job satisfaction, good public relations, new opportunities, expansion, foreign markets, philanthropy, justice and vision.
You may have felt these matters to be on hold or even heading in the wrong direction for a few months as both Venus and Jupiter have been in retrograde motion. Their periodic retrograde motion brings a time of review and a deeper probing into these areas, often resulting in an uncomfortable realization that our actions have not been in alignment with our core values.
When these planets resume direct motion it’s time to course-correct. However, you may not want to make a major change this week; it’s perhaps too fresh and possibly disorienting. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t allow ourselves to delight. We’ve earned our freedom through the last months of retrograde motion, and if enthusiasm returns with a bang this week then that’s exactly as it should be.
So I’d like to ask all of you to conduct an experiment with me. There’s an astrological theory which says that on the day a planet resumes direct motion, it manifests a turn of events in our lives. Let’s test this theory. Both Venus and Jupiter resume direct motion on November 18 and both are very strong in signs they rule, Libra and Pisces – if there was ever a prime testing time, this week is it. Take notice if you experience a turnaround in the matters mentioned above (professional relationships, money, creativity, art, job satisfaction, good public relations, new opportunities, expansion, foreign markets, philanthropy, justice and vision.) Remember the roller coaster feeling, a feeling of release, relief, a returning excitement, an opportunity for advancement.
In the comments section, let’s collect all of our wisdom with objectivity. Again, we’re looking for real world turns and advancement: promotions, windfalls, proposals, etc. And it’s just as important to note whether nothing happens, or something negative. This is our opportunity to learn, and to add to the ever-evolving knowledge about astrology and business. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
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For an overview of the month, see the Astro4Business Month Ahead – November 2010
For more info on the business descriptions of the planets mentioned this week, see
#1 by pazangalang on November 14th, 2010
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great idea!
I have 2 friends getting married on that day!!!
Let’s see.
#2 by Lehsa on November 14th, 2010
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I think it has started already! I am starting a new job tomorrow. I have felt like I have been on a roller coaster for the past 5 days. Not sure I am ready for more of the ride..
#3 by Natalie on November 15th, 2010
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I have a big meeting on the 17th – and I’m excited already. This week or next week, I’ll know if I have a contract, so the timing should be perfect. I’m not even biting my nails …
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#4 by Ellen Longo on November 16th, 2010
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Wow, Dru. Seems like an amazing day to get married, so much focus of Venus and Jupiter energy. Best wishes to them both.
#5 by Ellen Longo on November 16th, 2010
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New job, Lehsa? Good for you. Best of luck, and let me know if anything else unfolds.
#6 by Ellen Longo on November 16th, 2010
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Natalie, you’ve got to let us know what happens. You’re right, the timing is perfect. Fingers crossed…
#7 by padmanabham on November 17th, 2010
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as and when the benific planets stop moving ie stationery the entire world stock markets ,commdoites,fx marketc fall by 10 % in just 3 days time and the real pain strarted from overmber 16 as tthe date of stationery of jup and venus stars and hoping thiswill be end after 18th nov whenthe boht planets start in direct motion and give new life
#8 by Ellen Longo on November 17th, 2010
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Thanks for watching the markets for us, Padmanabham. Be sure to let us know what happens on or after the 18th.
#9 by Annie B on November 18th, 2010
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OK, it’s Thursday and it’s a new day! I spent the morning printing, so exciting because I haven’t printed since July and I’ve been really concerned about that. I totally felt the shift. After lunch I headed down to the river for a walk with Ty the yellow lab — the water was flowing strong and steady with yesterday’s rain and I felt yes, me too, I’m flowing again.
Nice day!
#10 by Annie B on November 18th, 2010
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P.S. hope you’re doing well after your procedure.
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#11 by Ellen Longo on November 19th, 2010
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Annie, I’m so excited that you started printing again. Can’t wait to keep up with your progress on your blog. I think the focus of your work, the Israel/Palestine conflict, is worthy of all of our contemplation and reflection. Here’s the link to Annie’s blog: Woodblock Dreams
#12 by Ellen Longo on November 19th, 2010
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Thanks, Annie. It went well.