Scorpio New Moon 'Scope
by Dana Gerhardt

Over lunch recently, a friend shared the following cartoon:  The scene is the wall of a dungeon, where two gaunt fellows hang in shackles, a foot above the floor.  Their beards are long and full of cobwebs.  The floor is littered with bones.  One of the men is whispering into the other’s ear:  “Okay, so here’s the plan.”

A fine scenario for this New Moon in a fixed sign.  Scorpio’s Sun/Moon conjunction is squared by a Uranus in Aquarius.  If it starts to feel like the intensity of Scorpio is closing in on you, go ahead and surrender to the blade.  Whatever just happened, or is gonna happen, has actually been happening, in various shapes and guises for years now, just so you could finally, one day, lose the hope that one of your fine plans will get you out.  Sink into the really real -- even if it’s not how you want things to be.  Release Scorpio’s panicky impulse to overpower and control.  In a light, unworried cadence, sing Star Trek’s Borg motto:  “Resistance is futile, resistance is futile, resistance is futile.” 

The good news is that such courageous acceptance can set you free this lunar month.  Uranus describes both past traumas (waiting to be released) and the flash of liberation.  There may be no greater genius than an Aquarian Uranus – it’s at its most inventive, most creative in this sign.  And its greatest blessing is the disruption of stale, outmoded paradigms (many of which were set up during traumas too big to face at the time).  The Uranus square says it’s time now to ground your leaking energy.  Stand still as a lightening rod; perceive spacious, wordless possibilities; call out for “Breakthrough!” and rise above whatever illusions you’ve been fighting or fleeing. 

Here’s a quickie ceremony sized just right for this new moon chart.  Write down all the situations where you feel stuck.  Shred this page into little pieces and scatter them into the November winds.  Then with an open heart and mind, wait for your new instructions to arrive.  Before September 11 and after, the angels have been sending us handpicked messages about what we personally need to face – in order to awaken the planet and transcend.  The best advice this month is to read whatever has been written for you with intense acceptance and joy. 

NOTE TO READER: These dates are based upon electional techniques. All of the dates apply to all of the signs. I select certain dates for each sign but these dates apply to all of the signs. Do not simply read your own sign -- read all of the signs for significant dates!  The best dates for initiating in December are: December 1, 9, 16, 18-19, 24, afternoon December 28.  Please use these dates as January does not have much at all! 

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): You might feel a bit disconnected this month. Your "Practical Application" philosophies will not really work in December. Humanitarian, inspirational and expansive views prevail and you need to learn from this. Feel your feelings, get in touch with those tender places and do not fear vulnerability, especially after and on the 16th.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 17): This is a good month to team up with the Aries and Sagittarius folk to work on a visionary project. Excellent dates for initiating and accomplishing occur on December 9, the afternoon of the 17th, 18-19 and the 24th. The holiday spirit is stronger now than ever before so it is a good time to act on these good vibrations.

PISCES (February 18-March 19): You may find others just a bit too impulsive and energized for your sensitive feelings. Tune out and dedicate your own energies to something inspirational and humanitarian, that benefits all, including yourself in a spiritual way. December 16 is an excellent time to join forces with a stronger, more powerful person to accomplish your goals. 

ARIES (March 20-April 19): Great days are afoot in December that seem to be a good fit for your personality. The morning of December 1 is excellent for technical changes and progressive cognitions. December 5 is a time when anger and confrontation will lead to a closure with someone who is definitely not cooperative. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): While you may like a leisurely physical pace, you do appreciate computer-like thinking. The Moon in compatible signs occurs on December 16 when you can join forces with an important person or group. The morning of December 31 favors generosity, nurturing and a supportive sense of fellowship with others. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): With so much going on energetically in December, this will register as a good month in your diary. The morning of December 1 favors technical discussions that support change. December 9 is excellent for working cooperatively with others. December 18-19 favor non-traditional approaches that reinforce all transitions. But, watch what you say on December 27-28 because the problems will prove difficult to extricate yourself!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Especially after December 9, the Signs support your nurturing capacity. Don't let others to dump on you on December 2-3. You will feel used and trapped by these commitments. The lunar eclipse of December 29-30 will make you aware of complications. Initiate on the morning of December 31 and the generosity will be returned to you.

LEO (July 23-August 22): The Solar Eclipse on December 13-14 can produce complications in any negotiations. Mental intensity will be created through one at a disadvantage in the situation. Be mentally flexible from the morning of December 17 through 19 as the energies are great for innovative approaches and a sudden but beneficial turn of events.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Watch your criticisms on December 6-7 as these will cause a serious disagreement with another; do not sign important papers. Do not allow others to take advantage of your helpfulness on December 21 as your efforts will be blocked and so frustrated that you will have to drop the matter all together. Irresponsibility in others will cause annoyance on December 27-28.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22): This is a great social month for you when you should bridge differences and coordinate effects with others. December 9 is a great time for major holiday purchases. The evening of December 23 and the 24th are great for socializing but you may find others less inclined to do what you want to do. It is great for last-minute shopping!

SCORPIO ( October 23-November 21): The feeling-sensing Water element is strong after December 9 and you will feel more connected with others starting on this day. The December 13-14 Eclipse brings complications that maybe you can be the only one who can sort it out. Go with gut reactions rather than the facts, facts that may be off the mark. The Lunar Eclipse on December 28-29 will bring illumination.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): "Eureka" ideas for making a progressive transition can manifest on December 18-19. The morning of December 23 through the 24th is a highly expansive time favoring inspired writing and business or financial transactions. Others will prove both generous and supportive of the action you take.