The New Moon of 9th November occurs in the zodiac sign of Scorpio indicating that we are advancing into the ‘Under-world’ of mystery. That mystery is of the greater world of the cosmos and of the lesser world inside our own hidden nature; all themes of the deep and mysterious sign of the Scorpion. But the mystery deepens even more when it is realised that this is an area and time of transformation that can be symbolised in the three natures of this zodiac sign; the Scorpion living in secret, the serpent unseen, and the eagle moving high through the air.
The Sabian symbol of Jones-Wheeler for the zodiac degree of this New Moon is that of ‘a woman, filled with her own spirit, fathers her own child’. Is Humanity to be impregnated by a new impulse of spirit and aspiration? Can the spirit and body successfully communicate to find a better way of living? Are we moving towards a moment of greater self-realisation? Perhaps this lunar cycle can grow us towards such an aspiration of combining freedom and power with responsibility. Such a pursuit could get complicated, but also sustain wonderous results.
This lunation cycle can start off seeing us struggling to love and communicate with our fellow travellers, as well as grappling with the power of those in authority over us; or perhaps the struggle is with our own inner powers and demons of passion and ambition. As we move through the middle of November we should feel things starting to more easily move forward again. Feel the winds and tides, ride the wave and see what direction is being indicated to follow and attain the best of achievements. Avoid getting too greedy, selfish or egotistical we are all on this planet together; resist the song of Sirens.
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The Full Moon of the 24th November could well bring some more surprises in trade, commerce and general communications, under the auspices of AI and the internet etc. This is a time to watch out for big and little mistakes that will add to the flow of bigger changes. Perhaps this time is a little softer and more accommodating than the first part of the lunar cycle. Indications are that there is more room to move and see the other fellows point of view. Be careful not to stray too far off the path, or topic, if you want useful results for your efforts made.
Homeric Hymn to Demeter
Translated by Gregory Nagy
I begin to sing of Demeter, the holy goddess with the beautiful hair.
And her daughter Persephone, too. The one with the delicate ankles,
Whom Hadês seized. She was given away by Zeus, the loud-thunderer, the one who see far and wide.
Demeter did not take part in this, she of the golden double-axe, she who glories in the harvest.
Persephone was having a good time, along with the daughters of Okeanos, who wear their girdles slung low. She was picking flowers: roses, crocus and beautiful violets, up and down the soft meadow. Iris
Blossoms too she picked, and hyacinth.
And the narcissus, which was grown as a lure for the flower-face girl by Gaia. All according to the plans of Zeus. Gaia was doing a favour for the one who receives many guests.
Black Virgin of Toulouse
Dark Isis Mother of the Deep
