Sagittarius: The Archer

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 Yesterday, November 22nd 2014, the Sun entered the wonderful sign of Sagittarius. The Sun will stay in Sagittarius for about a month and because of this I would like to talk about the traits of Sagittarius in general and as a Sun sign. 

Sagittarius is the ninth sign in the zodiac and represents the ninth stage of evolution through the signs. Sagittarius is the first transpersonal sign and realizes that we are all part of a bigger picture. Therefore Sagittarius is greatly concerned with seeking the truth of how every thing fits together.  This makes Sagittarians seekers and philosophers, questioning life and how it works. 

Sagittarians usually love learning because they are always seeking answers. Sagittarius is  the sign  that rules higher education and many Sagittarians may decide to go to college or at least devote part of their lives to independent learning. Sagittarians may also have interest in religion or spirituality because of their strong desire to find answers about how the universe works. 

Sagittarians are usually quite free-spirited. They are ruled by the freedom loving planet Jupiter, so it's no wonder that they enjoy and cherish their freedom. If you have a Sagittarius in your life , remember to never restrict them in any way because chances are, they won't like it! Their love for freedom can also be expressed through travel, which they usually adore. Many Sagittarians long to roam the world to explore and learn about foreign countries and cultures. 

Sagittarius is a fire sign which makes Sagittarians action oriented most of the time. They usually like when there is a lot of action in their lives. Sometimes this desire for action can manifest as a love for sports. Sagittarians can be quite athletic if they have an inclination for it. The desire for action can also make Sagittarians highly invested in the future and many of them love to set future goals for themselves. 

Sagittarians are optimists. This is probably due to the fact that they are ruled by Jupiter which is the most benevolent and positive planet. Sagittarians always see the bright side of things and are usually pretty enthusiastic. 

Overall, Sagittarius is a lovely and cheerful sign that is on a quest for the truth. Happy Birthday month to all the Sagittarians out there and everyone remember to think more optimistically this month just like a Sagittarius (It will do you good, trust me !) 

New Moon in Sagittarius: Heading in New Directions

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On November 22nd 2014 at 4:32 AM (PST) there will be a New Moon in Sagittarius. This should be an optimistic and positive New Moon, which will be a welcome change after the two eclipses we had and all the Scorpio energy that has been around lately. 

The New Moon in Sagittarius is all about going in a new direction and setting new goals. Sagittarius loves adventure and looks toward the future with positive aspirations, so expect to be doing that as well. Sagittarius is a fire sign, so expect for things to start moving quicker in your life. Think about things you have been wanting to do lately, but have been putting on the back burner. Those things are what you should finally give attention too. Where this New Moon falls in your Natal Chart will determine what area of your life you will be putting new energy into. Perhaps you will want to start a new creative project, get a new job, or go in a new direction with a relationship. Sagittarius rules foreign travel, so perhaps it's time to finally decide to take that trip you've been dying to take.

Regardless of which direction this Sagittarius New Moon takes you, you should feel a burst of positive energy during this time. This New Moon is a welcome relief after some intense energy lately and should give us all a breath of fresh air and new found inspiration. 

Full Moon in Taurus: Goodbye Stability, Hello Change!

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On November 6th 2014 there will be a Full Moon in Taurus at 2:23 PM. This Full Moon will further enforce the issues that the Solar Eclipse in Scorpio dealt with, mainly the need to transform. 

A Full Moon always happens when the Sun and the Moon are opposing. This Full Moon, the Moon will be in Taurus and the Sun will be in Scorpio, which means that we will be dealing with Taurus and Scorpio issues. Full Moons are about letting go of that which no longer serves us, so we will have to let go of Taurus issues this Full Moon. The issue that we really have to deal with during the Full Moon is our relationship to stability. Do we cling to it too tightly? Are we playing it too safe? Are we being excessively stubborn? We have to let go of our dependance on stability because the Scorpio Sun, particularly after the Solar Eclipse is urging us to transform our lives and welcome change. 

Venus will be conjunct the Sun during the Full Moon which brings relationships to the forefront. Astrologically, relationships have been on the radar recently. This particular conjunction during the Full Moon urges us to transform our relationships on a deep level. Pluto will also be playing a minor part during this Full Moon by a loose trine with the Moon. Pluto just further urges us to welcome change and transform ourselves. 

It's all about transformation these days! So let go of that which no longer serves you, let go of your dependency on stability, and let yourself and your life transform and change. A good thing to remember right now, particularly during this Full Moon, is that the only constant thing in life is change.