Friday was a busy day for us with Venus (Romance) squaring off with Pluto (Transformation), and the Moon (Emotion) being tugged by a number of planets including Neptune (Spirituality), Mars (Initiative), and Mercury (Communication). Now that’s a bundle of feelings to deal with. You may have seen some resistance to the new ideas you have for your romantic life. At work you can proceed on that new project you know (in your gut) will fly — but you have to communicate well and early to develop the right team spirit with your coworkers.

“Birth, renewal, sowing and awakening, all play their role now.”

Saturday brings the free spirited New Moon in Virgo — a captivating time it is for lovers. This comes from the “awakening” energy of new moons — where you can awaken, once again, to the allure and attraction in your romance. Saturday also finds the Moon in conjunction with Saturn, which like Virgo has fine tunings for practicality. This theme continues into Sunday as the Moon (Emotions) shows tension with Uranus (New Ideas). So, there’s no need to be extravagant, just focus on your mate. No matter how long you’re been together, you can always discover each other anew.

This tension between new and creative ideas versus practicality is particularly strong now since the first quarter Moon energy brings a feeling of beginnings. Birth, renewal, sowing and awakening, all play their role now. But there are many good things that begin in a practical mode. Attention to detail is always a good way to kick off a new project.

And the New Moon is associated with spring, the east and the element wood. People born in this phase tend to be lively and innovative — free spirits with a love of new ideas and adventures. They are generally impressionable, inventive and outgoing, but also impulsive and restless. This lunar phase governs the signs of Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon in Chinese Astrology. So enjoy this time of renewal as one season ends and another begins.

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About Daija: Daija DeMornay is a Christian based, Astrologer, Counselor and Coach. She is a 3rd generation NCGR (National Counsel of Geocosmic Research) Astrologer, Spiritual Counselor, Psychic Visionary, and Tarot Reader who has been in practice since the early 80’s, holding live consultations, workshops and seminars in New Orleans, St. Louis, Houston, New York, and L.A. She has written columns on Astrology and appeared as a guest on television programs with a focus on Relationships, Astrology and Advice, and continues to make herself available for those venues.

Mars as seen from the Hubble Telescope

Have you been feeling a bit “firey” at all lately? This could be the influence of the “Red Planet” — Mars. You can use your fire for good work, or course — it is the fuel that drives your ambition, and passion. Mars can also be at the root of impulsive action. Mars is going Retrograde this month (from Nov. 15th thru Jan. 30 — a time to exercise caution in your affairs), and it’s a good time to explore the influence of the “Red Planet.” Historically, Mars was the Roman’s God of War. Astrologically, Mars exerts its influence with energy, strength, in ambition, aggression, and impulsiveness. It is often associated with the element of Fire. You can watch for its presence in your horoscope, and gauge how it affects different personalities.

“Now is a good time to look at truths in your relationships and career — make a careful evaluation, then proceed with your choices and plans wisely.”

How do you balance ambition and passion with wise behavior that is good for your career and relationships? Ahhh… one of the key questions in life. Astrologically speaking, you don’t want that hot little planet — Mars — to fire you up so much that you can’t think straight. Thinking strategically, planning things out, and listening to spiritual counsel (from the “big guy” of course) is the answer to that question. But sometimes there are so many tugs and pulls on us that it seems almost impossible. It isn’t. Forget about “impossible” and take back your power.

Those of you that follow Mercury Retrograde, know that it has moved out of Retrograde this week , and that means that you can begin moving forward with confidence on important negotiations and communications. This is true, but remember that Mars is going Retrograde, mid month, so don’t be in too much haste. Caution is still in order. Now is a good time to look at truths in your relationships and career — make a careful evaluation, then proceed with your choices and plans wisely.