REMEMBER REMEMBER THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER

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Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot...

The above poem was written about a traitor to his country...it is rather fitting for November 5, 2011 for the United States of America, as those who have betrayed our country, our Constitution, and our people now exercise power in Washington, D.C.

USA TRANSITS TO MID-NOVEMBER, 2011 are dangerous.  Retrograde Neptune @ 28* Aquarius has been conjoined natal Moon, representing the people, conjunct within 3 degrees since July 29, 2011.  Aquarius represents special interest groups and Neptune the deceptive forces that have been working against the people...such as the media (Moon/Neptune in 3rd house), who are and have been reporting falsehoods.

On November 4th and 5th, transiting Mars in the USA 9th house will oppose the Moon/Neptune combination.  An opposition causes a separation - in this instance, between spiritual warriors (Mars in Leo in 9th) and those who have deluded themselves as to the nature of spirituality (retrograde Neptune).  With Neptune conjunct the USA natal Moon, people are compelled to now question the direction their lives have taken.  Astrologer Lynn Koiner has this to say about retrograde Neptune:

"When Neptune turns retrograde, our feelings are more astute at picking up and perceiving the illusive. It is easier to ascertain information about issues that have eluded us while Neptune was direct. Delphine Jay feels that it is essential that we do something about the problems that we pick up on while Neptune is retrograde because they can worsen when Neptune goes direct."

As to how the character of Neptune is described in the sign Aquarius, astrologer Ian Thurnwald states:

"At the level of the individual, Neptune in Aquarius represents people who have a negative or contrary view of life. So it represents those people who are easily swayed by others, as well as those insincere types who prey upon such people. Neptune in Aquarius brings about a clouding of consciousness, foggy thinking, (such that impressionable people are easily seduced by untenable utopian or spiritual ideals) and unrealistic goals.."

He continues:  "More positively, Neptune in Aquarius will move some people to selfless service, or self-sacrifice, on behalf of their fellows and those who have been victimised. So, while Neptune's stay in Aquarius will be characterised by tragic events in which groups of people suffer, such events can serve to unify a community or nation by bringing about an widespread outpouring of sensitivity, compassion, and/or spirituality in response to that suffering."

On the 5th of November we shall experience a separation of

those truly spiritual beings - those who are willing to endure sacrifice - from those who have yet to understand that spirituality is not only about the soul and about the spirit...it is sometimes those things that are all around us.

Acknowledging the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3:  "There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens.  A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant..."  Taking this into consideration, those who are actively involved in the Occupy Movement need to be aware of the danger to their persons, especially from chemicals, solvents and poisons...especially from November 3rd through mid-month, when one would do well to remain out of the line of fire to avoid becoming collateral damage...or in the alternative, wearing protective dress.

Mars in Leo grants the ability to follow-through, to pursue ambitions with gusto...keep your passions in check and you have a good chance of reaching your goal.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

 - An Old Irish Blessing -