Antinous Astrology Forecast

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NOV. 29 to DEC. 9, 2012

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THURSDAY November 29th 2012

On Thursday Mars and Venus form a sexy sextile which boosts interpersonal encounters as meanwhile the Moon passes directly in front of the planet Jupiter. This is the JUPITER OCCULTATION and makes this day extrordinarily fortuitous for "networking" and making new partnerships which will be productive for your personal and professional future.

FRIDAY November 30th 2012

On Friday the work week ends on a dreamy note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a trine with Neptune which allows you to drift into the weekend on a cloud of daydreams. Be careful driving home from work because motorists won't be concentrating on the road! At the clubs Friday evening be sure to listen to your intuition — you can be sure others will be listening to theirs.

SATURDAY December 1st 2012

On Saturday you can expect a roller-coaster of emotions when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes opposite Pluto and Mars but later in the day forms a trine with Venus. You may feel you are unappreciated or not being taken seriously — only to realize later that you were being silly and so you feel really, really foolish.

SUNDAY December 2nd 2012

On Sunday the weekend winds down nicely because the Moon is VOID OF COURSE for the entire day. Remember we always say you should think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen. But nothing very good either.

MONDAY December 3rd 2012

On Monday the work week gets off to a flying start when the Sun and Jupiter are in opposition — creating an atmosphere of exuberance and exaggerated self-confidence. This is a good day for job interviews or stage tryouts.

TUESDAY December 4th 2012

On Tuesday a congenial atmosphere at work gets the job done all around when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in tight aspects to Venus and Mercury — heart and mind. Don't worry about the little stuff, and it's all little stuff.

WEDNESDAY December 5th 2012

On Wednesday you might be unfocused when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to foggy Neptune.

THURSDAY December 6th 2012

On Thursday energy levels are sky high when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is squares off against the Sun and Jupiter and is also in positive aspects to Mars and Venus.

FRIDAY December 7th 2012

On Friday the work week ends on an eloquent note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a sextile with Mercury. Your communications sense is in high gear.

SATURDAY December 8th 2012

On Saturday the weekend shifts into party mode when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a tight square to Pluto and a jovial trine to Jupiter.

SUNDAY December 9th 2012

On Sunday the party weekend gets super mellow when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a trine with dreamy Neptune.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between December 10th and 16th when the Sun and Moon align for the Sagittarius New Moon, which is called the FORTUNA MOON in Antinous Moon Magic. Also next week, Venus and Mercury change signs and Uranus ends its Retrograde phase to start going forward again, bringing an end to frustrations you may have had over the course of the past five months. in direct opposition to Jupiter, causing a sense of over-exuberance, over-exaggeration and over-exertion in all areas. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing ... but the coming weeks will show whether you bit off more than you can handle. More details next time ....

THE GEMINI FULL MOON

THE CATAMITUS MOON

TONIGHT's Gemini Full Moon is the CATAMITUS MOON in Antinous Moon Magic, the moon signaling where change will occur in your life during the coming year.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Catamitus Moon is the Winds of Change.

This is the Spirit who is carried away by the Divine, just as Ganymede (Catamitus to the Romans) was carried away by Zeus/Jupiter. This Spirit is plucked and uprooted and is carried off to other realms.

The ancients often compared the relationship of Hadrian and Antinous to that of Jupiter and Catamitus/Ganymede, the beautiful youth who so enraptured Jupiter that the king of the Gods swooped down from Olympus in the form of an eagle and carried Ganymede off to be at his side forever, serving as his cup bearer.

The Constellation of Antinous replaced that of Ganymede upon the divinization of Antinous. At this time of year the Sun is moving inexorably towards this constellation.

This lunar cycle represents is the Spirit which seeks out new horizons simply for sake of change. 

This Spirit revels in change for change's sake.

This Spirit knows that existence without change is stagnation and death.

Life is an ever-evolving cycle of waxing and waning, winning and losing, breathing in and breathing out, ceaseless change.

This is a powerfully magical moon for working gay magical spells in the Gemini areas of friendships, finances and getting in contact with prospective lovers.

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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NOV. 22 to DEC. 2, 2012

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THURSDAY November 22nd 2012

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the US and the celestial aspects indicate it will be a dreamy day of over-indulgence — even more so than usual! Foggy, dreamy, indulgent Neptune forms a square with the Sun and a trine with Venus. Both aspects encourage exaggerations of all sorts, whether exaggerated eating and drinking or exaggeration in relationships. Meanwhile, ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes Void of Course most of the day, which means long delays in travel, detours and general difficulty in making headway. It also means you must be doubly vigilant on the roads because people are not paying attention — or have over-indulged in some way which impairs their judgement and reflexes.

FRIDAY November 23rd 2012

On Friday arguments and road fights will be rampant as Mars and Uranus form a tense 90-degree right angle to each other. In the US, if you are spending the long Thanksgiving weekend with family, you can expect tempers to flare. But if you have left early for the long drive home, you must be exceedingly vigilant because tempers will be short. For the rest of us around the world, Friday will be an acrimonious and unpleasant way to end the work week. Fortunately a very quiet weekend lies ahead.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY November 24th/25th 2012

On Saturday and Sunday a pleasantly quiet weekend is dominated by positive aspects between ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD and Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune and an edgy aspect to Venus. But even the Moon/Venus square is not troubling because the Moon is VOID OF COURSE for almost the entire weekend. Remember we always say you should think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen. But nothing very good either.

MONDAY November 26th 2012

On Monday ideas will be coming at you from all directions when the Sagittarius Sun forms a productive trine with Uranus. It gets even better because when Mercury ends its three-week-long Retrograde period and starts moving forward again. This means "lost" parcels and files will show up as if by magic. Now you can sign contracts, launch new projects, go on trips and make major purchases without fear of delays, postponements and snafus.

TUESDAY November 27th 2012

November 27th is the Birthday of Antinous and what a fortuitous day this is! Venus and Saturn are aligned in perfect conjunction in incisive Scorpio even as Mars and Pluto are aligned in perfect conjunction in no-nonsense Capricorn. These four major planets representing archetypal energies give you a firm foundation for making practical decisions with true lasting power. "Audica favet fortuna" Fortune favors the audacious.

WEDNESDAY November 28th 2012

On Wednesday the last Partial Eclipse of the Moon for the year 2012 occurs. This is the GEMINI FULL MOON which, in Antinous Moon Magic, we call the CATAMITUS MOON heralding the points in your life where change will occur in the New Year. Tuesday's Venus/Saturn, Mars/Pluto alignments gave you the insights and determination you need to make a major change for the future — and now the CATAMITUS MOON prompts you to embrace that change.

THURSDAY November 29th 2012

On Thursday Mars and Venus form a sexy sextile which boosts interpersonal encounters as meanwhile the Moon passes directly in front of the planet Jupiter. This is the JUPITER OCCULTATION and makes this day extrordinarily fortuitous for "networking" and making new partnerships which will be productive for your personal and professional future.

FRIDAY November 30th 2012

On Friday the work week ends on a dreamy note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a trine with Neptune which allows you to drift into the weekend on a cloud of daydreams. Be careful driving home from work because motorists won't be concentrating on the road! At the clubs Friday evening be sure to listen to your intuition — you can be sure others will be listening to theirs.

SATURDAY December 1st 2012

On Saturday you can expect a roller-coaster of emotions when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes opposite Pluto and Mars but later in the day forms a trine with Venus. You may feel you are unappreciated or not being taken seriously — only to realize later that you were being silly and so you feel really, really foolish.

SUNDAY December 2nd 2012

On Sunday the weekend winds down nicely because the Moon is VOID OF COURSE for the entire day. Remember we always say you should think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen. But nothing very good either.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between December 3rd and 9th when the Sun is in direct opposition to Jupiter, causing a sense of over-exuberance, over-exaggeration and over-exertion in all areas. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing ... but the coming weeks will show whether you bit off more than you can handle. More details next time ....

THE ANTINOUS CONCORDIA MOON THE AQUARIUS FIRST QUARTER MOON

TONIGHT's Aquarius First Quarter Moon is the Lunar Phase in Antinous Moon Magic which we call the altruistic and magnanimous CONCORDIA MOON.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the the Concordia Moon is the embodiment of Reconciliation. It is the great diplomat, the peace-maker, the reconciler, the consensus seeker. It is the embodiment of understanding, mutual rapport, solidarity, team spirit, cooperation, reciprocity and peaceful coexistence.

It is the pleasure of shaking hands after having fought a good fight. It is the warm embrace of kissing and making up after a dispute.

It is the joy of reuniting with old friends after a long hiatus. It is the embodiment of the US festival called Thanksgiving, which normally occurs near the cycle of the Concordia Moon.

Coins minted during the reign of the Divine Hadrian often show his profile on the obverse or front side, and the goddess Concordia on the reverse side. Essentially, Hadrian was saying that diplomacy and peaceable relations were the backbone of the Roman Empire during his reign, rather than sheer military might which had characterized Rome up until then.

In Antinous Moon Magic, the cycle of the Concordia Moon is well suited for meditations and rituals aimed at resolving thorny problems and seeking just and amicable solutions to interpersonal strife.

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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NOVEMBER 15 to 25, 2012

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THURSDAY November 15th 2012

On Thursday we move forward from the SACRED NIGHTS PATHWAY with renewed energy and optimism as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to jubilant Jupiter and in a nice sextile with Venus. The atmosphere is easy and upbeat and you find yourself quickly excited about taking on new projects.

FRIDAY November 16th 2012

On Friday you can count on clearing your desktop of all unfinished business when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive aspects to Mars, Neptune and Saturn. But expect a surprise before closing up shop for the weekend because the Moon squares off against impulsive Uranus later in the day.

SATURDAY November 17th 2012

On Saturday Mercury aligns in conjunction with the Sun. Old astrology texts dating back to Ancient Rome call this a potentially hazardous time, and speak of a "Scorched Mercury" which impairs communications and judgment. But in ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC, we see that very differently. This Sun/Mercury conjunction is indeed intense, but in a positive way. Antinous/Mercury focuses the gay spiritual light of his heavenly father Ra-Herakhte right at you. Open your spiritual heart to the light and joy and permit it to burn away all doubt and all fear and trepidation. Most people live in spiritual darkness. They are like people who live in caves and are afraid of sunlight because it hurts their eyes. But should we shun the light and stay in the cave with them? Antinous/Mercury says it's safe to open your spiritual eyes — and spiritual heart — and become accustomed to the light.

SUNDAY November 18th 2012

On Sunday you can expect a surprise visitor or two when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive aspects with the Sun and Uranus. It may be an older person because Saturn forms a square angle to the Moon later on Sunday.

MONDAY November 19th 2012

On Monday a week full of change and activity gets off to a bright start when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms a nice trine with Jupiter and squares off against RETROGRADE MERCURY. The only fly in the ointment is that Retrograde Mecury creates mischief in the form of delays, rescheduling and "lost" files which turn up in unexpected places. Don't let Mercury the Trickster get you down. Just expect the unexpected and you'll be fine.

TUESDAY November 20th 2012

On Tuesday you can count on good teamwork at work or at play when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD engages in pleasant and productive aspects with Venus, Neptune, Mars and the Sun. The Sun and Moon are at right angles for the AQUARIUS FIRST QUARTER MOON which Antinous Moon Magic is called the CONCORDIA MOON of good will and good teamwork.

WEDNESDAY November 21st 2012

On Wednesday two major sign changes transform your prospects for your personal growth over the next four weeks, as well as prospects for love and money for the next six weeks. First off, the Sun leaves pensive Scorpio and sails into high-flying Sagittarius to put the emphasis on faith, hope and charity for the next four weeks. But don't let down your guard because late on Wednesday evening Venus leaves laid-back Libra and plunges into the murky depths of Scorpio. Venus does not feel particularly comfortable in suspicious/jealous Scorpio. The coming six weeks will be a time of intensely touchy emotions regarding relationships and financial matters. Scorpio Venus is always frightened of losing a relationship or losing money. On the global level, this can lead to a panicky loss of confidence in banking and financial markets.

THURSDAY November 22nd 2012

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the US and the celestial aspects indicate it will be a dreamy day of over-indulgence — even more so than usual! Foggy, dreamy, indulgent Neptune forms a square with the Sun and a trine with Venus. Both aspects encourage exaggerations of all sorts, whether exaggerated eating and drinking or exaggeration in relationships. Meanwhile, ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes Void of Course most of the day, which means long delays in travel, detours and general difficulty in making headway. It also means you must be doubly vigilant on the roads because people are not paying attention — or have over-indulged in some way which impairs their judgement and reflexes.

FRIDAY November 23rd 2012

On Friday arguments and road fights will be rampant as Mars and Uranus form a tense 90-degree right angle to each other. In the US, if you are spending the long Thanksgiving weekend with family, you can expect tempers to flare. But if you have left early for the long drive home, you must be exceedingly vigilant because tempers will be short. For the rest of us around the world, Friday will be an acrimonious and unpleasant way to end the work week. Fortunately a very quiet weekend lies ahead.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY November 24th/25th 2012

On Saturday and Sunday a pleasantly quiet weekend is dominated by positive aspects between ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD and Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune and an edgy aspect to Venus. But even the Moon/Venus square is not troubling because the Moon is VOID OF COURSE for almost the entire weekend. Remember we always say you should think of ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD as your favorite rock or pop star giving a concert. The VOC MOON is the break between sets. The singer goes back stage for a costume change and psychs themselves up for the next set. Meanwhile, the audience is waiting impatiently out front while video projections and doo-wah girls fill the interlude. That's what a VOID OF COURSE MOON feels like. Nothing much will happen during this VOC period. Nothing very bad will happen. But nothing very good either.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between November 26th and December 2nd when Mercury ends its three-week-long Retrograde and starts moving forward again. This means "lost" parcels and files will show up as if by magic. Another highlight is when the last Partial Eclipse of the Moon for the year 2012 occurs. This is the GEMINI FULL MOON which, in Antinous Moon Magic, we call the CATAMITUS MOON heralding the points in your life where change will occur in the New Year. More details next time ....

THE SCORPIO NEW MOON

THE ZELUS MOON OF ANTINOUS

TONIGHT's Scorpio New Moon  is the darkest and most serious new moon of the year. In Antinous Moon Magic, we call it the ZELUS MOON in honor of the Dark Eros who teaches us to let go of things without fear.

This New Moon usually occurs at or near the cycle of ancient dark festivals which are mirrored in modern Halloween, Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, All Souls Day, St. Martin's Processions, Trick-R-Treat and all the other variations of this primeval Dark Moon Lunar Festival.

This is the new moon to focus on death and rebirth. Remember the Phoenix rising from the ashes of its own destruction. It is a time to focus on positive ways to release any negative energies and go forward, transforming fear into magical strength and fortitude.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Zelus Moon is the Spirit of Fear. Fear expresses itself in so many ways, through jealousy, envy, rivalry and emotional insecurity.

It is the darkness under the bed or in the bedroom closet when one was a child. It is the fear of the unknown. It is the essence of dread and fear-and-trembling along with anxiety, panic and trepidation.

It is especially the fear of losing something or someone, which sours its energies into jealousy, envy, covetousness and irrational malice.

This Lunar Phase unleashes many powerful energies -- Fear. Phobia. Jealousy. Envy. Covetousness. Fear of losing something. Insecurity.

We all know the icy grasp of Zelus as he clutches our heart with FEAR -- the fear of losing something or someone, losing your life, your possessions, losing a lover to someone else.

It isn't even necessarily about the one that you love, but can also be more focused on those who you think are a threat to your love, those whom you hate because of the love you have for the one you fear to lose.

But it also extends to Envy and Covetousness...jealousy over the recognition given to others, jealousy over the things you have, or the things you want that someone else has...it comes from a sense of insecurity on many levels, not only having to do with love.

Tonight's Scorpio New Moon meditations and rituals should focus on where fear blocks and hiinders your spiritual progress. Find and identify the things you fear. Look Zelus in the face and ask him to help you harness and master the powerful energies which he offers you.

For Zelus is not your enemy. He is part of you. Zelus constitutes one of the most powerful energies in your spiritual self. Shunning Zelus and trying to block him out of you life only makes Zelus pound and scratch at the portals to your soul all the more frantically.

Open the portals and allow Zelus inside so as to make yourself complete. Watch in amazement as the Dark Eros morphs into the Light Eros, as fear and envy turn into courage and love.

By befriending and harnessing the powerful energies of Zelus, by making him your spiritual ally and companion, you become a warrior with the SACRED BAND OF THEBES, the Army of Lovers who carry fear as their shield and their buckler.

It's not about being fearless. It's about being able to transform your fear into a mighty force which wins the battle of life. 

Zelus energy is not about scaring you to death. It is about LIFE. It is about harnessing fear and doubt and turning them into useful energies in your daily life.

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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NOVEMBER 8 to 18, 2012

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THURSDAY November 8th 2012

On Thursday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against RETROGRADE MERCURY to aggravate the gremlins in your computer and in the motor of your car. The strangest little problems will crop up. You "lose" an important computer file (which turns up where it should not be). You lock yourself out of your home. An important parcel or letter fails to arrive on time. Travel plans get postponed or detoured. Don't panic! Retrograde Mercury is impish but he is not cruel — he just wants you to use your grey cells. Antinous-Mercury loves to play games and it's no fun if people hide under the table and are afraid to play. He wants you to play and he wants you to win the game — but you have to be a bit of a trickster like him to play it well.

FRIDAY November 9th 2012

On Friday we come to Station 8 of the SACRED NIGHTS PATHWAY. Venus forms a trine with lucky Jupiter during the Leo Third Quarter Moon, the lunar phase we call the BACCHANALIA MOON. This is the moon of Dionysiac excess. The stars in this celestial station of your spiritual pathway are telling you that this is your chance to act. Throw caution to the winds. Don't be shy. You have seen what needs to be done. You have taken steps towards changing your life. You have found your spiritual center. Now it is time to seize the opportunities which lie in front of you.

SATURDAY November 10th 2012

On Saturday you can brace for annoying little problems around the house when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD and RETROGRADE MERCURY are in tense aspects to impulsive Uranus and upheaval-minded Pluto. Don't lose your temper ... remember that it will soon be Sunday ....

SUNDAY November 11th 2012

On Sunday you'll be glad you kept your cool on Saturday when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms pleasing aspects to joyful Jupiter and loving Venus. In addition, Neptune turns around and starts going forward again since having gone Retrograde last June 4th. Retrograde Neptune in intuitive Pisces meant there was an atmosphere of nostalgia and yearning for the good old days — which weren't all that good, to be perfectly honest. Now that Neptune is moving forward, our thoughts and dreams will move forward. The confusion of the US presidential election will dissipate — and we can begin to look forward ....

MONDAY November 12th 2012

On Monday the work week begins merrily despite occasional communications glitches caused RETROGRADE MERCURY. Don't let the little delays and snafus spoil your mood because something special is coming up tomorrow ....

TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY November 13th/14th 2012

On Tuesday/Wednesday we come to Station 9, the final station of the SACRED NIGHTS PATHWAY. A very powerful and mysterious Solar Eclipse begins on November 14th in the Eastern Hemisphere and ends on November 13th in the Western Hemisphere — yes, that's right, it technically ends a day before it begins. That's because the path of the eclipse crosses the International Date Line in the South Pacific, reverting back 24 hours. It will be visible from Australia to Chile. Aren't Eclipses generally bad omens? No, not this one! This is the Scorpio New Moon. It is the lunar phase which, in Antinous Moon Magic, is called the ZELUS MOON of triumph over fear. You have completed your Sacred Nights of Antinous Pathway to the Dark Sun of Fortuna. During this celestial pilgrimage, Antinous the mortal boy has died and has become Antinous the Gay God. If you have followed the counsel of the stars, you have undertaking bold changes in your life and are focused and centered and ready to go forth into a new dawn.

THURSDAY November 15th 2012

On Thursday we move forward from the SACRED NIGHTS PATHWAY with renewed energy and optimism as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to jubilant Jupiter and in a nice sextile with Venus. The atmosphere is easy and upbeat and you find yourself quickly excited about taking on new projects.

FRIDAY November 16th 2012

On Friday you can count on clearing your desktop of all unfinished business when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive aspects to Mars, Neptune and Saturn. But expect a surprise before closing up shop for the weekend because the Moon squares off against impulsive Uranus later in the day.

SATURDAY November 17th 2012

On Saturday Mercury aligns in conjunction with the Sun. Old astrology texts dating back to Ancient Rome call this a potentially hazardous time, and speak of a "Scorched Mercury" which impairs communications and judgment. But in ANTINOUS MOON MAGIC, we see that very differently. This Sun/Mercury conjunction is indeed intense, but in a positive way. Antinous/Mercury focuses the gay spiritual light of his heavenly father Ra-Herakhte right at you. Open your spiritual heart to the light and joy and permit it to burn away all doubt and all fear and trepidation. Most people live in spiritual darkness. They are like people who live in caves and are afraid of sunlight because it hurts their eyes. But should we shun the light and stay in the cave with them? Antinous/Mercury says it's safe to open your spiritual eyes — and spiritual heart — and become accustomed to the light.

SUNDAY November 18th 2012

On Sunday you can expect a surprise visitor or two when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive aspects with the Sun and Uranus. It may be an older person because Saturn forms a square angle to the Moon later on Sunday.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between November 19th and 26th when the Sun enters upbeat Sagittarius and Venus dives into steamy Scorpio just in time for Thanksgiving in the US. More details next time ....

THE BACCHANALIA MOON OF ANTINOUS

THE LEO THIRD QUARTER MOON

TONIGHT's Leo Third Quarter Moon is called the BACCHANALIA MOON in Antinous Moon Magic for its gifts of transcendence. 

This Lunar Phase usually occurs close to the ancient festivals of Samhain, Halloween, All Souls Day, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. This Lunar Phase reflects those festivals of peering into other worlds and states of being.

In ancient times, the Bacchanalia were wild and mystic festivals of the Greco-Roman god Bacchus (or Dionysus) aimed at achieving a transcendent state of spiritual awareness.

Antinous was often associated with Dionysus. Antinous/Dionysus is portrayed alongside Silenus god of wine and revelry in the image above from l'Oracolo della Sibilla, a traditional European oracle card deck created by Italian artist Giorgio Tavaglioni.

The Leo Third Quarter Moon is therefore a restless time of high-spirited indulgence, sometimes fun, sometimes slightly scary and always capable of unleashing powerful spirits.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Bacchanalia Moon is the Spirit of Gaiety, Fun, Pretend and Revelry. This Spirit likes to dress up in fancy dress or in a costume and pretend to be someone else. This Spirit likes to transcend other realities and, for a time, actually become someone else.

This Spirit knows that the cosmos is a big toy and that we are here to play a game. We are dervishes dancing ourselves into a trance. We are musicians and singers who use music to gain access to other realms. We are actors on a stage who have an entrance and who play a role and then depart.

There is no end to the performance and nobody actually dies for real. We just undergo a costume change and take on a new role.

In magical rituals, oracles and meditations, the keywords for this Magical Lunar Phase are: Gaiety. Revelry. Joy. Fun. Frivolity. Partying. Playing. Acting. Performing. Dancing. Theater and the Arts. 

This Lunar Phase represents "play time" of all sorts, from sports and games to New Year's Eve partying to shamanistic spiritual trance rituals. Also "playing" an instrument or "playing" a role on stage or on the screen. 

This Lunar Phase represents the transformational power of make-believe and "let's play like" which all performers know how to do.

On a mundane level, it refers to "having a good time". On a spiritual level, it refers to entering an altered state to commune with the divine, thus this Lunar Phase is the best time of the year for trance visions.

In health questions, meditations and rituals during this time can reference chronic substance abuse.

Antinous Astrology Forecast

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NOVEMBER 1 to 11, 2012

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THURSDAY November 1st 2012

On Thursday relationship issues top the agenda when Venus is in opposition to unpredictable Uranus. ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a trine to Uranus, stepping up the "freedom urge" in interpersonal relationships.

FRIDAY November 2nd 2012

On Friday the work week ends on a gossipy note when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns in conjunction with exaggeration-prone Jupiter in convivial Gemini.

SATURDAY November 3rd 2012

On Saturday the weekend gets off to an emotional start when Venus and Pluto are at right angles. You feel as if you are on an emotional roller-coaster ride which veers from over-sentimentality to total annoyance. Try to avoid drawing hasty conclusions from other people's outbursts.

SUNDAY November 4th 2012

On Sunday your emotions are on an even keel and harmony prevails when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in a generous trine to the Scorpio Sun. You may not feel like leaving your cozy nest all day. If you live in North America, enjoy the extra hour's sleep due to the switch from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time. (The rest of us made that switch October 28th.)

MONDAY November 5th 2012

On Monday the work week gets off to a sluggish start without any major astrological aspects to speak of aside from the fact that Mercury is standing still in space (as seen from Earth) and is poised to "go backwards" for the third and final time during 2012. You might want to sign contracts and make major monetary expenditures and travel reservations on Monday before Mercury goes Retrograde — because you the next three weeks will be an inopportune time for Mercury-related enterprices involving communications, commerce and travel.

TUESDAY November 6th 2012

RETROGRADE MERCURY begins on Tuesday, the day of the US presidential election — an indication that a major snafu could occur in ballot counting and relaying vote tallies. We could see a repeat of the vote-counting confusion that occurred during the 2000 election — when Retrograde Mercury caused a reversal of results so that the declared winner Al Gore eventually lost to George W. Bush. In 2012, Retrograde Mercury could result in three weeks of counting and re-counting — until Mercury resumes its Direct course on November 26th — the result of which could be that the loser of the popular is proclaimed the winner in the Electoral College, thus winning the White House.

WEDNESDAY November 7th 2012

On Wednesday RETROGRADE MERCURY begins to make itself felt in your own life — creating communications chaos. Mercury goes Retrograde about three times a year, spawning three weeks of computer snafus and communications glitches. The rule of thumb with Retrograde Mercury is that this three-week period (from November 6th through 26th) is a bad time to sign contracts, start a new job or make a major expenditure. A new car bought during Retrograde Mercury will turn out to be a "lemon." However ... the rule does not apply to plans that were made prior to Mercury's about-face. If you ordered the car beforehand and had to wait until now for delivery — it will be fine. If you were offered a job beforehand but paperwork held up the contract-signing until now — you can sign on the dotted line without qualms. A Retrograde Mercury period is also a good time to re-work, re-edit, re-do, re-hash, re-finance and re-decorate — any "re-" operation involving going back and polishing up something which needed attention.

THURSDAY November 8th 2012

On Thursday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against RETROGRADE MERCURY to aggravate the gremlins in your computer and in the motor of your car. The strangest little problems will crop up. You "lose" an important computer file (which turns up where it should not be). You lock yourself out of your home. An important parcel or letter fails to arrive on time. Travel plans get postponed or detoured. Don't panic! Retrograde Mercury is impish but he is not cruel — he just wants you to use your grey cells. Antinous-Mercury loves to play games and it's no fun if people hide under the table and are afraid to play. He wants you to play and he wants you to win the game — but you have to be a bit of a trickster like him to play it well.

FRIDAY November 9th 2012

On Friday we come to Station 8 of the SACRED NIGHTS PATHWAY. Venus forms a trine with lucky Jupiter during the Leo Third Quarter Moon, the lunar phase we call the BACCHANALIA MOON. This is the moon of Dionysiac excess. The stars in this celestial station of your spiritual pathway are telling you that this is your chance to act. Throw caution to the winds. Don't be shy. You have seen what needs to be done. You have taken steps towards changing your life. You have found your spiritual center. Now it is time to seize the opportunities which lie in front of you.

SATURDAY November 10th 2012

On Saturday you can brace for annoying little problems around the house when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD and RETROGRADE MERCURY are in tense aspects to impulsive Uranus and upheaval-minded Pluto. Don't lose your temper ... remember that it will soon be Sunday ....

SUNDAY November 11th 2012

On Sunday you'll be glad you kept your cool on Saturday when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms pleasing aspects to joyful Jupiter and loving Venus. In addition, Neptune turns around and starts going forward again since having gone Retrograde last June 4th. Retrograde Neptune in intuitive Pisces meant there was an atmosphere of nostalgia and yearning for the good old days — which weren't all that good, to be perfectly honest. Now that Neptune is moving forward, our thoughts and dreams will move forward. The confusion of the US presidential election will dissipate — and we can begin to look forward ....

SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between November 12th and 18th when we come to Station 9, the final station of the SACRED NIGHTS PATHWAY. A very powerful and mysterious Solar Eclipse begins on November 14th in the Eastern Hemisphere and ends on November 13th in the Western Hemisphere. Aren't Eclipses generally bad omens? No, not this one! This is the Scorpio New Moon. It is the lunar phase which, in Antinous Moon Magic, is called the ZELUS MOON of triumph over fear. You have completed your Sacred Nights of Antinous Pathway to the Dark Sun of Fortuna. During this celestial pilgrimage, Antinous the mortal boy has died and has become Antinous the Gay God. If you have followed the counsel of the stars, you have undertaking bold changes in your life and are focused and centered and ready to go forth into a new dawn. More details next time ....