New Moon - November 7
Full Moon - November 23
Mercury is in retrograde - November 4 - 24

  KAIILA (March 20 - April 19)

Emphasis is on success this month, but don't take shortcuts. Passions and romance grow stronger after the New Moon. If you get an offer for assistance, near that date, don't turn it down so quickly. There may be more promise in it than you might think. Family disputes may get in the way of some plans, so postpone them until after the Full Moon. Be careful how you use your time, money and energy and you are likely to reap long term results.

Rewarding Days: 1, 9, 10, 14, 19, 20, 23, 27, 28
Challenging Days: 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 26, 27

Mercury retrograde may work to your romantic advantage. Analyze your relationship and how it functions and air out old feelings and issues. You will be more apt to "blame" during the New Moon, but try to be objective for a happier outcome. You may wish to travel from this time to November 23. Good for you! Get a new perspective. Enter into investments or creative ventures through November 23.

Rewarding Days: 2, 3, 12, 13, 17, 21, 22, 25, 29, 30
Challenging Days: 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 27, 28

Emphasis this month is on career, but don't allow your health to suffer because of it. You'll be feeling amorous after the New Moon. Children may play a special part in your life this month. Guard against unrealistic expectations in the romance department, you might be disappointed if you don't look at things the way they are. Intensified attention to details may prevent you from overlooking important information. Avoid entering into contracts until after November 28.

Rewarding Days: 1, 4, 5, 14, 19, 23, 24, 27, 28
Challenging Days: 2, 3, 9, 10, 17, 18, 29, 30

Relationships are your focus this month with a need for extra time and attention. Your personal life needs the consideration it deserves. Use the time of the New Moon to get closer to the one you love and express your feelings of love and appreciation. New business fares best from November 1 - 3, but after Mercury's retrograding you will likely spend more time completing what's already on your plate. Be careful of new investments after November 26.

Rewarding Days: 2, 3, 7, 8, 17, 18, 22, 25, 26
Challenging Days: 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20

Finish that project that has been lagging along. Resolve family issues immediately and don't let them brew. Regarding romance…get creative!! This is the last time Mercury retrogrades this year. Serious research into root causes of problems will provide enlightenment. Try not to travel during November 4 - 24. Plan something quiet and completely different after November 26.

Rewarding Days: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 19, 24, 27, 28
Challenging Days: 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22

Trust your abilities and work with confidence, you are gaining momentum. A chance to travel? Take it between November 6 - 26. Take some time for yourself and enjoy and don't get too absorbed in your work this month. Avoid new ventures in business during Mercury's retrograde, but if you are already into something, press on. You're in a great position to meet with success. Balance is your word for the month.

Rewarding Days: 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30
Challenging Days: 1, 9, 10, 22, 17, 18, 23, 24

  TEFA (September 22 - October 22)

Your focus is on finance and it can dampen your spirits. Pull back on some of your social or family obligations. You might end up pinch hitting for someone after November 21, so leave yourself some wiggle room in your schedule. Highly charged emotions this month, but romance relationships will get better during and after the Full Moon. Retrograding Mercury will test your nerves where money is concerned. Balance your checkbook before November 7. Investments will have better chance for success next month.

Rewarding Days: 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 24, 27, 28
Challenging Days: 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26

  NAR (October 23 - November 21)

Prioritize. An old lover may appear and it's time to reconcile your feelings. New Moon marks a time of fresh beginnings. There may be a few delays in career and finance opportunities, and you may experience a period of adjustment. Get things in order before the Full Moon. Purge old negative thoughts and things (clean out that garage) and you will feel more than accomplished for the effort.

Rewarding Days: 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20, 21, 29
Challenging Days: 3, 4, 18, 19, 24, 25, 31

  RARIUS (November 22 - December 20)

Unnecessary distractions are likely to get in the way if you allow it. You may find yourself renewing an old relationship. Take time for romance, especially around November 9 - 21. Pay particular attention to your partner during the Full Moon and clearly express your needs and desires. Mercury's retrograde is a time for completing existing projects and negotiations. Launch new projects after November 24. Meeting with a special interest group or professional associate after November 9 may have a significant long term impact on your career.

Rewarding Days: 1, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 27, 28
Challenging Days: 2, 3, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29, 30

  VERR (December 21 - January 19)

Backtrack and recover losses. Clear up any misunderstandings with others. Friends will add substance to your life, so spend some extra time enjoying the company of comrades. And old flame may show up unexpectedly and you may determine that you don't have the same feelings as before. Mechanical equipment may be a hassle this month; try not to lose your keys.

Rewarding Days: 2, 3,7, 12, 13, 17, 21, 22, 29, 30
Challenging Days: 4, 5, 9, 19, 20, 25, 26

  THASSA (January 20 - February 17)

Finish what you have started, even though it may been retreading steps. November will be a stressful month with lots of deadlines. Get lots of rest so you can let your creative ideas open doors for career from November 1 - 3. With Mercury in retrograde, you won't feel like you are moving forward, but it is a good time to do some ground work for new ventures. Old family problems or issues can spoil your good time but only if you allow it, but you have that choice.

Rewarding Days: 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 23, 24
Challenging Days: 1, 6, 7, 8, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

  PARSIT (February 18 - March 19)

High ideals will inspire others, so get involved in your community. Try some romantic tantra activities with your partner and experiment. Family and home are changing and some of the issues that were difficult in the spring may seem more manageable. Get your career priorities straight but don't over-commit yourself. Possible career challenge during the Full Moon, but you can come through it successfully if you understand why you are there.

Rewarding Days: 7, 8, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 25, 26
Challenging Days: 2, 3, 9, 10, 23, 24, 29, 30

A Long Time After the Beginning…..

When the world was flat, the ancients looked into the heaves and noticed patterns of stars that moved across the sky but never altered in shape. These patterns formed pictures and the ancients called them constellations and gave them names. So became the "little zoo" in the sky:, or "zodiac" as the Greeks named it.

Eventually, the ancients divided up the heaven into twelve segments, wherein each constellation lived and thus became the Houses of the Zodiac.

Believing the heavens were wheel-like in shape, these learned men discovered that as the houses of the zodiac moved across the heavens, faster moving "stars" passed through each house. They discovered that people who were born when the Sun was positioned within one of the house had certain of the same character traits and possessed energies unique within their birth group.

Aries the Ram (Kaiila): The Initiator is the first sign of the zodiac and encompasses the primary concept of getting things started. This fiery ignition and bright beginning can prove to be a thrust necessary for new life, but the Initiator also can appear before a situation is ready for change and create disruption.

Taurus the Bull (Bosk): The Maintainer sustains what Aries has begun and brings stability and focus into the picture, yet there also can be a tendency to try to maintain something in its current state without allowing for new growth.

Gemini the Twins (Se-Sa): The Questioner seeks to determine if alternatives are possible and offers diversity to the processes Taurus has brought into stability. Yet questioning can also lead to distraction, subsequently scattering energy and diffusing focus.

Cancer the Crab (Toos): The Nurturer provides the qualities necessary for growth and security and encourages a deepening awareness of the emotional needs. Yet this same nurturance can stifle individuation if it becomes smothering.

Leo the Lion (Larl): The Loyalist directs and centralizes the experiences Cancer feeds. This quality is powerfully targeted toward self-awareness, but can be short-sighted. Hence, the Loyalist can hold steadfastly to viewpoints or feelings that inhibit new experiences.

Virgo the Virgin (Barbarian): The Modifier analyzes the situations Leo brings to light and determines possibilities for change. Even though this change may be in the name of improvement, it can lead to dissatisfaction with the self if not directed in harmony with higher needs.

Libra the Just (Tefa): The Judge is constantly comparing everything to be sure that a certain level of rightness and perfection is presented. However, the Judge can present possibilities that are harsh and seem to be cold or without feeling.

Scorpio the Scorpion (Nar): The Catalyst steps into the play of life to provide the quality of alchemical transformation. The Catalyst can stir the brew just enough to create a healing potion, or may get things going to such a powerful extent that they boil out of control.

Sagittarius the Warrior (Rarius): The Adventurer moves away from Scorpio's dimension to seek what lies beyond the horizon. The Adventurer continually looks for possibilities that answer the ultimate questions, but may forget the pathway back home.

Capricorn the Mountain Goat (Verr): The Pragmatist attempts to put everything into its rightful place and find ways to make life work out right. The Pragmatist can teach lessons of practicality and determination, but can become highly self-righteous when short-sighted.

Aquarius the Water Bearer (Thassa): The Reformer looks for ways to take what Capricorn has built and bring it up to date. Yet there is also a tendency to scrap the original in favor of a new plan that may not have the stable foundation necessary to operate effectively.

Pisces the Pair of Fish (Parsit): The Visionary brings mysticism and imagination, and challenges the soul to move beyond the physical plan, into the realm of what might be. The Visionary can pierce the veil, returning enlightened to the physical world. The challenge is to avoid getting lost within the illusion of alternate reality.

The Planets

As the faster moving "stars" (some of which were determined later to be planets) moved through the various houses, and the geometric relationships between them and the house through which they passed, also were found to affect humans in various ways.

The Sun: The ego, self, willpower
The Moon: The subconscious self, habits
Mercury: Communication, the intellect
Venus: Emotional expression, love, appreciation, artistry
Mars: Physical drive, assertiveness, anger
Jupiter: Philosophy, ethics, generosity
Saturn: Discipline, focus, responsibility
Uranus: Individuality, rebelliousness
Neptune: Imagination, sensitivity, compassion
Pluto: Transformation, healing, regeneration

To be continued next month, Ascendants, Descendants, Aspects and Signs