Monster Career Horoscope for the Week of November 15, 2008
by Phil Booth
Monster Career Astologer
Career Horoscope for the Week of Ahead
If you recall, the last once-in-four-month Mercury retrograde phase ended in mid-October. I used the analogy of a train slowly pulling out of a station and gathering speed as it heads off for its next destination. The next station stop comes in mid-January when Mercury completes one full orbit and returns to pass between us and the Sun. Right now, this big cosmic train which is loaded up with your plans, your hopes and your dreams is chugging along a full speed. It’s reached the opposite side of the Sun (future vision) and will soon start returning towards Earth with news about how things are going for you.
You really ought to now have an idea on how your initiatives from early October are progressing. If you’re not happy, it’s imperative to make corrections and improvements to your game plan. Perhaps, you have to change paths or try something totally different. If on the other hand, your initiatives are rocking, that is, doing well – continue on as you are.
So much in our lives depends on this global financial crisis that has caught us all so dramatically. Help is on the way, this week, as Mars enters Sagittarius. That’s a feisty, playful sign, but it can be very militant if it bumps up against resistance. No doubt, political, social and economic turbulence will ramp up in the world around us. Don’t worry. You don’t have to stock up on canned food and head for the mountains. Not yet anyway.
The news will be full of nations, lobbies and groups of people forcefully pushing their agenda, but, if you keep your wits about you, a way can be found to use this Mars (power) in Sagittarius (fiery drive) energy to your benefit without getting caught in some demonstration that turns into a riot.
Mars in Sagittarius will be inspirational for us all regardless of our sign. Be vigilant, though. The week begins with a maze of smoke and mirrors brought on by a clash between Mercury and Neptune. This will bring confusion and lack of clarity; hence deception is likely to prevail. Don’t implicitly trust what you hear or are told. Either deliberately or unintentionally, it may prove misleading. Either way, you don’t want to make any mistakes you’ll later regret.
The Moon is waning down to the last quarter phase on Wednesday. Review the last three weeks and assess your progress. It’s time to come to some wise conclusions and start preparing to launch new initiatives with next week’s New Moon. Keep your eye on the vision of the best possible future you’d love to create.
Monster Career Horoscopes
Aries (March 21 – April 20)
The world if full of people who seem to take great delight in giving advice. Perhaps this is because they enjoy pointing out the obvious, but then, if this were true, they would instantly see the silliness of their suggestions. Perhaps they just don’t think. Perhaps, you should do the same and wander about muttering meaningless advice to others. Hmm, no, that’s probably not a good idea. You have far too much integrity. You now have to find some real answers. It will take some doing, but you will do it. You definitely will!
Taurus (April 21 – May 20)
Where are the sensitive souls, the wise, thoughtful and creative characters who ought to have some say in the running of our world? They are, by and large, keeping as far away as possible from the madness. Or maybe, the act of taking on a big responsibility like governance turns good people into tough and heartless beings, no matter how nice they might normally be. This week, you have to deal with someone who appears to have all the intelligence and adaptability of a thick plank. Just apply a little warmth and sprinkle some sugar on the situation and Venus will produce a miracle.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
The sky is not just trying to give you what you want, it is striving to take care of all you hold dear. Indeed, it is apparently taking better care of your interests than it is of you. But then ultimately, the two are inseparable. You absolutely have to acknowledge as much this week or you will end up begrudging progress that you ought to be ecstatic about. Where your interests are fine, be glad. Where they are not, be prepared for an improvement which ultimately can only benefit you too.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
There is always room for improvement. But then, there is also, always, the scope for deterioration. Sometimes, we make things better by refusing to take any constructive action. You are now feeling concerned and confused. You think you can see the best way to proceed yet you recognize a risk. Your grand plan might have the opposite effect to the one that you intended. You are right to apply caution, but wrong to become overly anxious. As long as you are not trying to be wildly radical or unrealistically brave, you will yet see an outcome that comforts you.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)
It’s generally taken for granted that turning back the clock is a complete and utter impossibility. But then, it was once taken for granted that we would never be able to fly, walk on the moon or use a small electronic device to speak to people on the other side of the world. So, perhaps one day we really will find a way to go back in time. Meanwhile, we will have to make do with the next best thing – the ability to rewrite history with our imagination. You are starting to see a certain issue in a very different light. Your new perspective is not just wiser, but it will undue a past mistake.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
Our enemies, more often than not, are people that we once liked and perhaps even loved. It is the hardest thing in the world to rekindle an old relationship that has been extinguished by the loss of trust. But then we need not love our enemy. It is quite sufficient for us to respect and to be appreciative of their potential for goodness. You don’t much like what you are up against, but if you stop and look for the hidden advantage to your current struggle, you will yet find a way to feel far happier about it and understand how it is essentially helping you.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 23)
This week you have to do what you are doing. You are following an extremely strong impulse and it is doubtful whether you could resist this even if you wanted to. As it happens, you neither want to nor need to. Others can sit in judgement of you if they wish. You can even disapprove of yourself if you so desire. It makes no difference. There’s a momentous date with destiny on your horizon and with each passing day you grow closer to a fulfilment of a promise made long ago.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22)
Developments are happening so fast, that they’re not leaving you enough time to understand the full story. Something very important now requires your attention. Indeed, it doesn’t so much require it, as demand it. You are reluctant to get overly involved in a stressful situation. You are aware that to do it justice you will have to give a consistent commitment over a long period of time. But you are also aware of a responsibility that you just can’t shirk. And whilst this doesn’t make you Shakespeare, it does make you great.
Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec. 21)
When we respond to one set of pressures in hope of alleviating stress, we often cannot help but create a different set elsewhere. We can end up feeling like struggling jugglers. Some of us get around this by closing our eyes and hoping for the best. We figure that if can’t see what’s going on, we can ignore it. Others try to observe and understand everything. They tie themselves up in complicated, convoluted knots. There is though, one sure fire way to make every decision a good decision. It involves developing a sense of priority. This week, honour that which is most important to you.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20)
When participating in expeditions in deep dark jungles, it is indeed, wise to keep a constant vigil for striped felines. Much, in your life, has lately been tense and stressful. Whilst you have handled your challenges well, you are keen to avoid a repeat of some old drama or difficulty. In an effort to remain diligent you are mounting a constant guard on the weaker areas of your domain. But none of this is necessary. All the tigers are keeping a safe distance between themselves and you. The week brings something very special to celebrate.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19)
The last few weeks have been long and arduous. You have been struggling with difficult circumstances and frustrating delays. You have handled these well yet secretly, inwardly, you have grown close to despair. This week brings a helpful last quarter moon plus a strong push from the communication planet. And the Sun’s move into a fire sign will cheer you up and raise your spirits with hope. The wait has been worthwhile. A breath of magical fresh air is entering your life now, changing everything for the better.
Pisces (Feb. 20 – March 20)
Mars is notorious for invoking a mood of restlessness. Even when it is forming a helpful aspect in the sky and offering us access to its most useful quality – the ability to get things done – we can still end up feeling edgy. When though, Mars is awkwardly aligned to a key part of our chart, we can become agitated and aggravated like someone who has drunk far too much coffee. Please watch carefully, this week, for your own tendency to want to prove points or argue cases. And don’t fool yourself into thinking anything has to happen in a hurry.