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StarIQ.com New Moon Report, October 21, 2006

by Jeff Jawer

Jeff Jawer and Rick Levine are counseling astrologers with clients from all walks of life. To find out how to arrange a private consultation with Jeff, see:
http://www.stariq.com/Jawer

To find out more about a consultation with Rick, go to:
http://www.stariq.com/Levine

New Moon in Libra
Saturday, October 21, 10:15 pm PDT, Sunday, October 22, 1:15 am EDT

The New Moon in Libra is a time to rebalance relationships. Putting a current one back on track, finding a new playmate or changing some basic patterns about partnership are productive activities now. Venus, Libra's romantic ruling planet, and her passionate consort Mars are closely joined with this Sun-Moon conjunction to make this an especially festive lunation. Investing energy to make yourself and your environment more attractive, as well as initiating social events, are good ways to capture the spirit of joy, beauty and companionship seeded by this New Moon.

Sun in Scorpio
Monday, October 23, 6:27 am PDT, 9:27 am EDT

This fixed water sign takes feelings to a deeper level where underlying fears and desires are likely to be encountered. Dive below the surface of reason to tap into the mysterious realm of emotions that secretly motivates much of our behavior. It can be scary to descend into the forbidden zone of buried memories and hidden hunger, but the Sun brings light to the darkness, illuminating the shadows of shame with creative force and consciousness. Loss can be turned into gain, pain transformed into awareness, and relationships infused with greater passion and honesty.

M ars in Scorpio
Monday, October 23, 9:38 am PDT, 12:38 pm EDT

Assertive and initiating Mars returns to its traditional watery home sign for the first time in almost two years. Action tends to be taken more cautiously now with an intensity and thoroughness that may slow things down. But this also yields great power that is capable of overcoming almost any obstacle. Tempers could rise and anger seethe with resentment, but this volcanic force can blast open hidden reserves of energy and creative resources that have been hidden from view. Expect passion to push relationships to edges where we may feel forced to reinvest and recommit more seriously or to cut our losses and go.

Venus in Scorpio
Tuesday, October 24, 2:58 am PDT, 5:58 am EDT

Jealousy is the dark side of the love planet's entry into resource-measuring Scorpio. The fear is that there may not be enough goodies to go around. Whether it's money, appreciation, approval or sex, there's a tendency to focus more on its lack than its abundance now. Still, this can lead to a reevaluation of values and partnerships that should help update personal priorities. There is more than enough joy to go around as long as we let go of outmoded expectations and put attention on what we desire most.

Jupiter square Saturn
Wednesday, October 25

This is the last of three Jupiter-Saturn squares that occurred in December 2005 and June 2006. The expansive principles of Jupiter cross paths with Saturn, the planet of contraction, and help redefine long-range goals and professional expectations. Far-fetched ideas may be reined in by reality, but ambitious plans built on practical foundations are likely to take root. The emerging shape of your future that's been in process since last December is ready to take a more solid form.

Mercury Retrograde
Saturday, October 28

The thrice annual backwards cycle of the communication planet is a time when the flow of information slows. Data may be lost, conversations misconstrued and machines more likely to break down. Greater care in how you speak and more attention to details help avoid these problems. From a positive perspective, the inward turn of the mind can allow reflection and research that deepens understanding of yourself and others.

Neptune Direct
Saturday, October 28, PDT, Sunday, October 29, EDT

The forward turn of the planet of dreams means that we can begin expressing our hopes more openly in the days and weeks to come. The tender shoots of imagination begin to emerge from the inner world of private fantasies and idealistic aspirations may be ready to turn into reality.

Full Moon in Taurus
Sunday, November 5, 4:59 am PST, 7:59 am EST

The Full Moon in comfort-loving Taurus in opposition to the Sun in emotionally complex Scorpio often engenders a stubborn showdown between standing pat and the urge for change. Whether we stay within a comfort zone of familiarity and ease or allow hunger for something different to dominate is the question. However, Neptune's 90-degree square to both planets softens resistance, making compromise possible. Inventive Uranus forms harmonious aspects to the Sun and Moon, which help to come up with new solutions to long-standing problems, especially those related to financial matters.

Venus in Sagittarius
Friday, November 17, 12:02 am PST, 3:02 am EST

The planet of love and pleasure in adventurous Sagittarius can bring restlessness to relationships. The heart needs exciting experiences to sing joyfully now. Take risks to explore new territory in romance and broaden your palate with different cultural experiences to expand the range of your tastes in food, music, clothing, social activities and relationships.

Mercury Direct
Friday, November 17

Mercury's direct movement releases ideas and information that have been held in reserve or hidden out of sight. Making new contacts becomes easier now, as is catching up on issues that have been stirred but not resolved during the past three weeks.

Uranus Direct
Sunday, November 19

Individuality and inventiveness are more easy expressed with Uranus' forward turn. Freedom becomes more urgent, innovation is essential and tolerance for boring routine decreased. Breaking rules can be expected, but make it a creative act of self-discovery rather than a reflexive reaction against external authority. Being true to yourself is the most powerful act of liberation.

This New Moon in Libra is perfect for weddings, partnerships and all unions based on love, good will and shared interest. It can be very easy to fall for someone now since the call of romance is strong. But this sign of peace and harmony is also a reminder that there are non-destructive ways to express our differences. We can discover how to disagree in a delightfully agreeable manner that reduces tension and transforms a war of opposition into a dance of understanding.

Have a great month!

Jeff Jawer, Publisher, StarIQ.com
...because timing is everything!

StarIQ.com New Moon Report, November 20, 2006

by Jeff Jawer

Jeff Jawer and Rick Levine are counseling astrologers with clients from all walks of life. To find out how to arrange a private consultation with Jeff, see:
http://www.stariq.com/Jawer

To find out more about a consultation with Rick, go to:
http://www.stariq.com/Levine

New Moon in Scorpio
Monday, November 20, 2:19 pm PST, 5:19 pm EST

This New Moon in Scorpio is a magnificent bridge between past disappointment and future fulfillment. Its conjunction with expansive Jupiter late in the sign of elimination helps us let go of unhealthy habits. Scorpio's sharp eye for resources reveals opportunities in the midst of loss or conflict. Emotions may be extreme now, but the force you feel is the awakening giant of potential, one that can deepen relationships, nurture undeveloped talent and increase income.

Sun in Sagittarius
Wednesday, November 22, 3:02 am PST, 6:02 am EST

The Sun's entry into this hopeful sign can be especially uplifting this year. With Sagittarius' ruling planet Jupiter about to cross the threshold tomorrow, a wave of expansion lifts us toward our goals. Self-righteousness, though, is the shadow of this sign, the dark force of judgment based on the absoluteness of one's beliefs that condemns those who act or think differently. We can expand the horizons of awareness by recognizing that no faith or philosophy answers all of life's questions. Truth is not a fixed set of rules, but a spirit of discovery and a never ending willingness to learn.

Jupiter in Sagittarius
Thursday, November 23, 8:45 pm PST, 11:45 pm EST

The giant planet returns to its fiery home sign inspiring the faithful during its one-year stay in Sagittarius. This is considered to be a highly favorable astrological event that supports education, risk taking and travel. An optimistic wind can blow away doubt and fear as you catch a glimpse of a more rewarding future. The challenge is to turn vision into action now, instead of just waiting for tomorrow to arrive. It's better to aim high, fall short and try again than to decide that what you desire is beyond your reach.

Full Moon in Gemini
Monday, December 4, 4:26 pm PST, 7:26 pm EST

The jumpy energy of this lunation is accentuated by a stressful 90-degree square from electric Uranus to the Sun-Moon opposition. Brilliant ideas pop in and out of the mind so quickly that they may be difficult to grasp and almost impossible to apply. There is so much information available now that it's best to narrow your focus on one single piece of it at a time. The face-off between the Sun in Sagittarius and the Moon in Gemini is always an active time, one in which change is to be expected. Changing ideas, shifting circumstances and emotional jumps are common, but the presence of Uranus makes this an even more volatile period. Stay flexible and in the moment. Whatever you're feeling one minute could be different the next.

Saturn Retrograde
Tuesday, December 5

Serious Saturn's backwards turn is a time to find authority from within. External accomplishments don't stop between today and the ringed planet's direct turn on April 19, but there's a subtle shift of focus towards inner reality. Be responsible to yourself and follow the healthy instincts that have guided you well in the past. Respect your own rhythm as much as possible, instead of forcing yourself to match someone else's pace. Trust your heart now, even in its less than noble moments, because it is your most reliable teacher.

Mars in Sagittarius
Tuesday, December 5, 8:58 pm PST, 11:58 pm EST

Active Mars loves the wide open spaces of Sagittarius. We're free to frolic and be foolish, to take chances and venture into unexplored territory without careful planning or preparation. If you're not overstepping your bounds, then you're not trying. Going too far is just about right now. Humor is the key to being excessive without becoming destructive. Fighting fiercely for your beliefs is tempered by the ability to laugh at yourself and recognize that no matter how serious the cause it's also a game you choose to play.

Mercury in Sagittarius
Thursday, December 7, 9:52 pm PST, Friday, December 8, 12:52 am EST

Detail-oriented Mercury is sometimes weak on facts in this far-reaching sign. The fire of the mind burns through subtle differences to pound home the big points. Passionate thoughts heat up the head and can easily overcome reason and common sense. This level of enthusiasm can be great for promoting ideas, but often makes a reasoned exchange of opinions more complicated.

Venus in Capricorn
Sunday, December 10, 9:33 pm PST, Monday, December 11, 12:33 am

Pleasure-loving Venus puts on formal wear in Capricorn. Feeling good about oneself comes from producing results, gaining recognition and managing life skillfully. A great deal can be accomplished as art (Venus) joins with business (Capricorn). But relationships can be stressed if the need to dominate goes too far. A tendency to see the world in terms of winners and losers could make compromise and cooperation more difficult. Recognizing our mutual dependency can reduce competitiveness and allow for activities where we don't have to always keep score.

The New Moon in late Scorpio summarizes the past with a perspective rich in wisdom. Scenes of old failures and successes play across the screen of the mind in dramatic form. Tears and smiles accompany the memories that have filled our lives thus far. But we are at a turning point now where old tragedies needn't weigh so heavily. Understanding the purpose of suffering reduces its grip, freeing us to draw fully on all of our resources, individual and collective, to use the best within us and leave the rest behind.

Have a great month!

Jeff Jawer, Publisher, StarIQ.com

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