Let's Keep It Real ♐
Last week, I kinda implied that Sag Season is the most AMAZING time of the year. But, I wanted to give a nod to the overwhelming number of people who — for any number of reasons — may dread the holidays. Is that you?
This is actually an important element of Sagittarius energy — while the Truth may set you free, it can also be downright frightening or painful, too.
(Remember when your inner child first realized that Santa's a sham? I jest here, but only a little.) 😭
It would seem that Sag Season doesn't just provide occasion to make merry. It also illuminates where life is less than satisfactory.
🎅 Loss of loved ones that is felt more acutely
🎅 Strained finances that make gift giving stressful
🎅 Shifts in weather that affect mental health
🎅Sh*tty Christmas music that threatens your sanity
The Truth of reality can righteously suck sometimes, am I right?
Whether we're moving through Sagittarius Season as the Grinch or as Buddy the Elf (the latter is a Sagittarius, btw), know that the experience is constantly reflecting back the quality of our faith, another important Sag archetype.
Like Truth, faith is often regarded as a nuanced existential topic. 🤔
(Sag is also associated with the philosopher who enjoys meditating on complex ideas, as we do each week in this section of AstroLogical.)
It's a word that's often confused with "belief." To be clear here, I'm not talking about doctrine or ideology, but in a personal experience of trust that is unique to you or universally verifiable. 🕊️
Our lived experience — especially for those who've endured more suffering than the average person — can definitely color our relationship with faith. And vice versa!
I mean, having complete trust or confidence in someone or something is rather a tall order! For sure, faith can sometimes seem a bit like a fairy tale. 🍀🌈💰
During Sagittarius Season, we have greater access to faith in all its nuances, including understanding our relationship to it.
Where do you fall on the spectrum of faith? Let's contemplate this juicy topic.
♐ In what and whom do you have faith (God, family, Life, nature, your dog)?
♐ In areas of your life where faith is present, is that faith based on a belief or on experienced Truth?
(Humans are inherently good/bad is a belief whereas the saying, "it's always darkest before the dawn" is a literal truth confirmed by nature.)
♐ What role does faith play in your emotional state? When you're more positive or optimistic, is it because faith is present? When you're suffering over a person or situation, do you lack faith?
The nature of our faith (in Divine, especially) is often inextricably linked to our relationship with Truth, our overarching satisfaction with life and if/how we derive meaning from our personal journey.
👉 Side Note! You're invited to join the growing group of astro enthusiasts at our upcoming Guidance Circle on December 7. We'll be chatting in more depth about the Archer and how his archetypes are reflected in our lives.
>> Click here for all the details and to register in advance, which is super helpful for me.
⚡THE ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST
There's a lot going on this week with the astrological weather, some of which may ask us to revisit matters that arose during October's Eclipse Season. 🌓
Relationships will definitely be highlighted this entire week because of a hard aspect between Venus and Pluto, as well as Venus' proximity to the South Node.
🌙🦞 Thursday, sensitive Luna opposes intense Pluto.
Be on the lookout for powerful emotional expressions on Thursday. Since we can be extra sensitive, important conversations and decision-making isn't advised.
⚠️ Today is a day for self-reflection and processing, not for sharing or expressing with others — unless it's to a trusted other who shares your commitment to truth and transformation. Even then, be careful.
Also on Thursday, Mercury is at 29° Sag (the anaretic degree). Mercury in Sag can have a definite problem perceiving and telling the truth. Combined with the Moon-Pluto opposition, you can expect that today may be revelatory in terms of what you thought or were told to be true.
>> Could be you're told something that is emotionally trying or causes you to look at a situation entirely differently.
📧♑ Mercury will then ingress into Capricorn on Friday morning at 6.31am PT.
Our thinking will turn from an exaggerated optimism to a more sober and realistic approach. While this may seem deflating at first, remember that fire may burn bright, but the grounded energy is more sustainable.
💜♏ As mentioned above, graceful Venus is under strain this week.
Power struggles, tensions and feelings of disempowerment may likely persist in the arena of relationship, self-worth and finances. The energy will peak over the weekend. ⚠️
On Monday at 10.50am PT, Venus will move into Scorpio, making a harmonious aspect over to both Mercury in Cap and Saturn in Pisces.
Although, generally, Venus has no love for Scorpio or Saturn, we'll find that a more self-reflective and responsible approach to matters of relationship and finances will help alleviate some of the angst we've been experiencing. 🤞
>> It's time to pony up on your integrity, especially in the sphere of relationship and money. Are you in alignment with your values in terms of your thoughts, speech and actions? This energy demands full self-accountability.
And how perfect is it that accountability is the word of the week given that Sag Season encourages us to explore matters of Truth and faith?
We'll likely get firsthand experience this week with how both these themes play out in our lives. 💎
