Yearly Astrology Trends Calendar

Tuesday, OCTOBER 27

Two sign ingresses occur today: both Mercury and Venus enter Libra, but from opposite ends of the sign. In fact, they form a semi-sextile. This transit can serve to subtly contrast a logical and playful approach. It may be all too easy to say things we don’t mean or feel. However, we seem to be able to make things work, and while we may not be especially focused today, we’re adaptable and making an effort to understand one another.

Retrograde Mercury enters Libra today, returning to the sign until November 10th, while Mercury will remain retrograde only until November 3rd. Mercury in Libra is conciliatory and analytical. While retrograde in the sign, we can be slow to reach a decision – possibly painfully slow, as our minds bounce back and forth between the alternatives, finding merits for any and all of them. This period may affect our close partnerships the most. We might rethink old positions and relationships, and our observations tend to be unusually idealized.

Venus transits Libra starting today and running until November 21st. During this cycle, we use charm and diplomacy to attract what we want. There is a stronger desire for companionship, and we’re very accommodating with others–quite willing to negotiate and compromise. We prefer that things are done the “right” way, and aggressive or uncouth behavior is more offensive than usual. The shadow traits of this position include dependency, inconsistency, and superficiality. To avoid unpleasant situations, we might gloss over deeper issues at play in our relationships. We are more artistically inclined during this cycle, seeking out harmony and balance in our environment.

The Moon spends the day in sensitive, mystical Pisces.

The void Moon occurs from 8:46 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Saturn), until the Moon enters Aries tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28th, at 4:45 AM EDT.

Mercury enters Libra

Mercury is in Libra from October 27-November 10, 2020. [While Mercury began its retrograde on October 13th in the sign of Scorpio, retrograde Mercury re-enters Libra on October 27th.]

When Mercury is in Libra, we are diplomatic and friendly. During this cycle, we are able to bring a more rational approach to one-to-one relationships. It’s a good time to think about ways of improving our negotiation skills. In an attempt to see both sides of any given situation, Mercury in Libra can be a vacillating energy. It can be more challenging than usual to make quick decisions, as we can sit “on the fence”. We may too easily accommodate others’ opinions in order to keep the peace. In our negotiations, we don’t want to assert ourselves in such a way as to appear to be the “bad guy”. However, this is a good period for considering others’ points of view. We are more inclined to arrive at fair conclusions.

Venus enters Libra

Venus is in Libra from October 27-November 21, 2020. We are more inclined to employ charm rather than aggressive behavior in order to get what we want during this cycle. Although Venus in Libra virtually lives for relationships, there is an air of cool detachment to this energy. We are very obliging with others–quite willing to negotiate and compromise. We can be especially idealistic about love. We prefer things be done the “right” way, and are turned off by aggressive or uncouth behavior. The shadow side of this position is dependency, inconsistency, and superficiality. In an attempt to avoid unpleasant situations, we could easily gloss over deeper issues at play in our relationships. It’s probably best to avoid the trap of acquiescing to our partners but privately resenting the fact or thinking ourselves martyrs for doing so! This is also a time when we are more artistically inclined. We tend to seek balance in our personal environment.

 

Wednesday, OCTOBER 28

The Moon continues its transit of Pisces until it heads into Aries at 4:45 AM EDT. The Aries Moon can feel like a fresh start on an emotional level. We could feel motivated to take on a challenge. We begin to crave more action or the excitement of something new. Our energy seems at its peak for new beginnings and innovations, and we’re far less interested in what’s already happened or what others have already done.

The Moon in Aries prefers to be direct and assertive, but a Sun-Chiron quincunx suggests some wavering of confidence. We may doubt our inner guide, and we may face situations that seem to test our vulnerabilities. Some indecision is possible.

The void Moon continues until 4:45 AM EDT when the Moon enters Aries.

Thursday, OCTOBER 29

The Moon spends the day in Aries, aligning with retrograde Mars this afternoon and forming a square to Jupiter tonight. We’re motivated and ready to start fresh, yet easy to distract. Feelings are strong as we wrestle with the desire to attend to personal goals and our more worldly ambitions. Situations seem to pull up unrest, resentment, and buried frustrations. There can be a real desire to master a problem. We should watch for too-quick decisions and actions. As the day advances, we notice and fully appreciate the more unique elements of people, situations, and projects. We’re also drawn to interesting and unusual activities.

The Moon is Full in Taurus on October 31, 2020, at 10:50 AM EDT.

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Scorpio forms an opposition to the Moon in Taurus. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

Full Moons always pit opposite signs of the zodiac against each other. They also invite us to work to achieve a balance between the opposing energies.

The contrast between earthy, practical, peace-loving Taurus and emotional, transformative, crisis-oriented Scorpio comes full bloom. The Moon in Taurus wants us to find emotional fulfillment through the simple, tangible things in life, while the Scorpio Sun draws our attention to complexities, intangibles, and mysteries.

The Full Moon illuminates this conflict between form (Taurus) and transformation (Scorpio), and between collecting (Taurus) and sharing (Scorpio).

This is a passionate and creative Full Moon, ripe with possibilities and learning experiences. Intimate relationship matters, such as personal comfort levels and values and sexuality, figure prominently now.

The Moon aligns very tightly with Uranus at the time of this lunation, adding an element of surprise to our feelings and revelations. The desire to experience something new, exciting, and bold can figure strongly.

There can be a strong urge–or need–to break free from old patterns in our relationships.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 8 degrees and 38 minutes of Taurus, affecting people with personal planets and points at approximately 5 to 13 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

Mercury now turns direct at 25° Libra 54′ after a few weeks of retrograde motion.

Mercury was retrograde from October 13th to November 3rd. Mercury was retrograde in Scorpio from October 13th to 27th, and then in Libra from October 27th to November 3rd.

 

Mercury Retrograde Dates:

• Mercury enters retrograde zone/shadow on September 23, 2020, at 25 Libra 54
• Mercury turns retrograde on October 13, 2020, at 11 Scorpio 40Rx
• Mercury ends its retrograde/turns direct on November 3, 2020, at 25 Libra 54
• Mercury leaves its retrograde zone/shadow on November 19, 2020, at 11 Scorpio 40

 

Mercury enters Scorpio

Mercury is in Scorpio from November 10-December 1, 2020. When Mercury is in Scorpio, our thoughts and communications are more probing and intense. While Mercury in Libra urged us to find balance and to arrive at fair solutions, Mercury in Scorpio instinctively knows that life simply isn’t fair. Mercury in Scorpio seeks truths in all that is hidden and undercover. We tend to probe, observe, and focus our thoughts under this influence. Looking for motivations–the more deeply buried the better–satisfies an intellectual need now. Our thoughts are profound. We throw away superficial manners of communicating in favor of deep conversations. Scorpio is extremely sharp, profound, and analytical. Thinking is inclined to be one-track minded, focused, and even obsessive.

 

Jupiter conjunct Pluto

Jupiter at 22° Capricorn 52’ forms a conjunction with Pluto at 22° Capricorn 52′ on November 12th, 2020. This is the third and final in a set of three.

With this longer-term aspect, an increased need for shared interests with others, as well as for adventurous or risky undertakings, is with us now as we strive for more personal significance. Benefits may come now through those in authority or the government. It can be a time of personal growth and expansion. This can be an ambitious time when a desire for success is especially strong. The ability to sway or persuade can be enhanced.

One of the most positive uses of this transit is a drive to better ourselves. We might solve a problem that has been in existence for some time, or capitalize upon a resource that was previously hidden. Social or material goals may come into strong focus, and reform could figure now. Our faith may be reborn or developed strongly now. We might decide to invest our time and energy (and possibly money) into an ambitious new project. We should take advantage of the increased drive this transit brings, but avoid tendencies towards self-righteousness, exaggeration, and obsession. This transit generally favors big business, the law, grants, taxes, education, and commerce. Increased influence, faith, and insight are likely now.

Jupiter conjunct Pluto dates:

1st: on April 4th, 2020, at 24° Capricorn 53′ (first)

2nd: on June 30th, 2020, at 24° Capricorn 07’Rx

3rd: on November 12th, 2020, at 22° Capricorn 52’ (final)

Mars now turns direct at 15° Aries 14′ after over two months of retrograde motion.

 

Mars Retrograde Cycle from September 9 to November 13, 2020:

Mars Retrograde Dates in 2020:

Mars is retrograde from September 9th to November 13th, 2020.

• Mars entered its retrograde zone on July 25th, 2020, at 15° Aries 14′
• Mars turned retrograde on September 9th, 2020, at 28° Aries 08’Rx
• Mars turns direct on November 13th, 2020, at 15° Aries 14′
• Mars leaves its retrograde zone on January 2nd, 2021, at 28° Aries 08′

Mars spent its full retrograde cycle in the sign of Aries.

Mars is in its shadow period from July 25th to September 9th, and then from November 13th to January 2nd.

The Moon is New in Scorpio on November 15, 2020, at 12:07 AM EST.

 

This phase of the Moon occurs at 23 degrees and 18 minutes of Scorpio. This New Moon harmonizes with Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto.

The New Moon in Scorpio marks the beginning of a new cycle, presenting an opportune time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Scorpion.

The weeks ahead of this New Moon are good for focusing on some of the constructive traits of the sign of the Scorpion–passionate, resourceful, focused, probing, deep, and perceptive–and consider how to positively develop and incorporate these qualities into our lives.

Scorpio New Moons are suitable for working on our self-mastery skills. We may want to pinpoint those things that make us feel out of control, such as addictions and debts, and work on freeing ourselves of these emotional burdens.

This New Moon cycle is also opportune for exploring what is missing in our lives that leads us to engage in these self-destructive behaviors.

This cycle represents an opportunity to rid ourselves of “junk” in our lives–material and spiritual. With this potent Scorpio energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives.

Each sign teaches us valuable things, and one of Scorpio’s “lessons” involves learning to dig deeper into the mysteries around us instead of always being content with the status quo.

Taking the time to understand others’ motives can enrich our feelings of intimacy, forgiveness, and meaning.

Scorpio also teaches us that dedication to one meaningful relationship or undertaking can be significantly more satisfying than spreading ourselves around. Here, “quality over quantity” applies.

We might want to use this cycle to focus on and develop one special project or relationship to help add purposefulness and depth to our lives.

It can also be a time to seek ways to release our fear of confrontations and heavy emotional situations. We’re discovering that although they may be uncomfortable, these situations can lead us toward psychological healing.

We can easily drum up support from others and motivation from within to accomplish our goals.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 23 degrees and 18 minutes of Scorpio, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 19 to 27 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

The above chart is excellent for seeing the fundamental influences and chart pattern of this New Moon. The chart below adds more details with additional points. Click to enlarge:

Venus enters Scorpio

Venus is in Scorpio from November 21-December 15, 2020. Deeply passionate relations are the focus with Venus in Scorpio. Superficial flirtations and contacts do not satisfy now, as we yearn for “body and soul” contact with someone special–contact that breaks the taboos, that is extreme and intense, and that is unforgettable. This is a highly emotional position for Venus. It is a passionate, sensual, and intense energy. Our relationships are immensely important to us, and we may even feel that they consume us. In fact, we tend to want to be consumed by them! Our drive is toward intense closeness, but blind faith in our partners is extremely hard for us now.

Fears of being too vulnerable or of giving up our own power to others are strong. Scorpio is an “all or nothing” energy, and relationships tend to be somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as a result. Disdain for mediocrity and superficiality can compel us to create crises in order to feel alive and vital.

 

Sun enters Sagittarius

Sun is in Sagittarius from November 21-December 21, 2020.

With the Sun in Sagittarius, our focus shifts from the need for an intimate connection with a person and with ourselves, to the desire to reach out to the world and connect with something larger than ourselves. While the Sun moves through this fiery, mutable sign, we can take steps to increase our understanding and awareness of the world around us. We are more able to muster up the courage to expand our horizons and branch out into new ways of thinking.

We can gain more confidence and optimism by focusing on the “big picture” as we move away from our focus on the details of mundane existence. Although we may be prone to overdoing our expectations, we have the opportunity to nurture our faith, hope, and vision under this influence.

Neptune now turns direct at 18° Pisces 10′ after several months of retrograde motion.

 

 

 

Neptune Retrograde Dates in 2020

On June 23, 2020, Neptune turned retrograde at 20 Pisces 58 Rx and ends its retrograde on November 28 2020, at 18 Pisces 10.

The Moon is Full in Gemini on November 30, 2020, at 4:30 AM EST. This is an eclipse.

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Sagittarius forms an opposition to the Moon in Gemini. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

When a Full Moon is a Lunar Eclipse like this one, it’s a more potent, powerful lunation that stimulates turning points and epiphanies.

There is more to this unfolding story since this eclipse set occurring along the Gemini-Sagittarius axis runs from June 2020 to December 2021. This one is the second eclipse along this sign axis.

Full Moons and Lunar Eclipses bring issues in our lives to fulfillment. Our emotions are heightened, and there is often some sort of drama involved with the house, sign, and any contacted planets activated by the Full Moon.

Look to 8-9 degrees of Gemini/Sagittarius in your own chart (allow up to about a 5-degree orb when examining the planets and points the eclipse aspects). This Lunar Eclipse gives us a cosmic push to make needed changes in our lives. The areas of life activated by the eclipse may see dramatic turns, after which the path is clear to move forward. Note that whatever happens at this time is nothing truly new. The issues have been brewing inside of us, and emotions have been building. Something comes to light at the time of the Lunar Eclipse, and if we get in touch with our emotions, we can get a better idea of what needs to change, or what needs to go.

The final eclipse in this set of Gemini/Sagittarius eclipses will happen in December 2021.

This Lunar Eclipse in Gemini heightens our awareness of flaws in the structures of our lives, particularly in our communications and transportation systems. Decisions made now are emotionally-driven. Some of us will be irritable and won’t know precisely why. Some may see only what they want to see while their common sense or objectivity is temporarily “eclipsed.” Discoveries are exaggerated, so keep this in mind. 

Even so, this drama serves a purpose, and while we probably shouldn’t jump to act, we should pay attention to our feelings and discoveries.

With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our lives. However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as there is a sense of emotions bursting forth into our consciousness. 

It’s time to express ourselves and to let things out of our systems. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is new and not particularly rational as yet.

This is a time to work on clearing up past patterns that have been holding us back from personal fulfillment, particularly those that are communication-centered or that revolve around our attitudes, expressions, gestures, studies, and mobility. There will be more work to come in these areas, but for now, we are experiencing a greater awareness of problems and especially lacks or flaws, and they’re significant.

Through events, circumstances, and epiphanies occurring around the time of this eclipse, we learn that we need to get in touch with our needs to handle facts and figures, back up our beliefs with facts, and communicate/listen more clearly and effectively with one another.

We become aware of where we have been overdoing our attachment to beliefs and opinions.

Full Moons are always good for magnifying pre-existing problems so that we can see where to bring back balance. Our larger work should be on reaching a fair balance. Enlightenment now provides us with a golden opportunity to explore our emotional needs, which can ultimately lead to positive actions and decisions. 

With the Gemini-Sagittarius axis involved, this Lunar Eclipse presses us to look more closely at the needs, lacks, and wants in our lives concerning the balance between Gemini-ruled and Sagittarius ruled areas of life. The Gemini-Sagittarius polarity is a mental axis, where Gemini represents the “lower mind,” and Sagittarius represents the “higher mind.” 

Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the here and now. Gemini recognizes the need to improve and perfect its immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond. Neglecting either end of the axis will backfire. Ideally, we find a balance between the energies, and this is what the Lunar Eclipse invites us to do. 

This eclipse is about communication, attitude, and our sense of adventure. Something has been building inside of us, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. 

A sudden awareness of a lack in our lives provides us with a golden opportunity to explore our emotional needs within the context of the house polarity where the eclipse occurs in our natal charts. Relationships may be challenged, broken, or strengthened dramatically at this time. Our discovery is emotionally charged and dramatic. Epiphanies are likely to lead to propel us into affirmative action, although there can be some level of chaos initially.

The areas of life activated by the eclipse may see dramatic turns, after which the path is clear to move forward. Note that whatever happens at this time is nothing truly new. The issues have been brewing inside of us, and emotions have been building. Something comes to light at the time of the Lunar Eclipse, and if we get in touch with our emotions, we can get a better idea of what needs to change, or what needs to go.

On November 28, 2012, a Lunar Eclipse fell in Gemini at almost the same degree as the one occurring in 2020. It might be helpful to think back to issues in your life that were in effect around this time to get an idea of how this 2020 Lunar Eclipse affects you. Others at a similar degree occurred on November 29, 1993, and November 29, 1974.

You can also look back in a general sense to eclipse sets occurring along the same Gemini-Sagittarius axis as the current one in effect from June 2020 to December 2021. This can help give more information gleaned by looking to the past to understand themes in the present and future. The last time we had a set of Gemini-Sagittarius eclipses was from December 2010 to May 2013. Before that, a set occurred from December 2001 to November 2003, and another from December 1991 to May 1994. These are also periods of your past, if applicable, that may have had similar themes to this current eclipse set. Of course, even if they occurred at similar degrees, the other planets were represented differently, so the issues will not be identical, but specific themes can re-emerge.

Gemini-Sagittarius Eclipse sets (upcoming, current, and some in recent history):

• June 2029 to June 2031
• June 2020 to December 2021
• December 2010 to May 2013
• December 2001 to November 2003
• December 1991 to May 1994
• June 1982 to November 1984

The following lists the set of eclipses falling along the Gemini-Sagittarius axis in this set only (there were other eclipses between these since they overlap – the full chronological list of eclipses is at the end of this page):

• Penumbral LUNAR Eclipse June 5th, 2020 at 15:12:15 at 15° Sagittarius 34′
• Penumbral LUNAR Eclipse November 30th, 2020 at 4:29:32 at 8° Gemini 38′
• Total SOLAR Eclipse December 14th, 2020 at 11:16:26 at 23° Sagittarius 08′
• Total LUNAR Eclipse May 26th, 2021 at 7:13:43 at 5° Sagittarius 26′
• Annular SOLAR Eclipse June 10th, 2021 at 6:52:29 at 19° Gemini 47′
• Total SOLAR Eclipse December 4th, 2021 at 2:42:51 at 12° Sagittarius 22′

This lunation occurs at 8 degrees and 38 minutes of Gemini, affecting people with personal planets and points at approximately 4 to 14 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.