NOVEMBER THEME: EXPOSING SECRETS
by Simone Butler

Truth-telling Jupiter has just entered the sign of Scorpio (on October 25) for a one-year stay—a perfect time to explore and reveal previously hidden knowledge. Scorpio rules secret matters including sex, death and financial entanglements. It's time to bare all—or risk having your secrets revealed by others (attention: George Bush). This especially goes for people with Scorpio planets, like those of us born between 1953 and 1956, who have Saturn in Scorpio. As Jupiter triggers our Saturn over the next year, we'll be given new opportunities to take a stand.

Saturn, the Taskmaster, rules my career sector. I am called to reveal my secrets to the world. Yet I hesitate for fear of what people will think. No doubt I got burned at the stake the last time I “went public” with my knowledge of the deeper mysteries, including sexuality.

But, thankfully, times have changed. As part of Jupiter in Scorpio's mandate to expose hidden truths, Ron Howard's cinematic version of The Da Vinci Code, starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatou, premiers May 19. Dan Brown's book is the best-selling novel of all time, an estimated 25 million copies sold so far. The revolutionary premise, that Jesus and Mary Magdalen were married and bore a child, has reputedly been softened to avoid outraging the Religious Right. Still, I'll be thrilled if even a fraction of the book's monumental message about the Sacred Feminine comes through.

November begins with a New Moon in Scorpio on the Day of the Dead--how appropriate is that for a month of transformation? Yet the New Moon is square to Saturn, which is stationary all month in preparation to go backward Nov. 22 (until April 4). This means that it's still quite necessary to take things slowly or even go back to the drawing board this month—especially for Capricorns! On top of that, Mercury goes retrograde from Nov. 13 through Dec. 3 in the don't-fence-me-in sign of Sagittarius. Many of us will feel the urge to cut loose at a full gallop, but find ourselves restrained behind the starting gate.

In an ironic touch, eccentric Uranus turns direct on the 15^th, exerting a revolutionary bid for freedom and bringing to completion whatever was happening in May-June, when it went backward. This combination of energies may feel like you've got the proverbial 'one foot on the brake, one foot on the gas.' Plus, action-oriented Mars is still backward until Dec. 9. So to avoid accidents or missteps, think twice before dashing headlong into new ventures or relationships. This potent energy is best applied to inner empowerment. Throw off old shackles, but make commitments only when your intuition gives a clear go-ahead.

Almost a year ago, Ian Lungold gave a talk in San Diego on the Mayan Calendar in which he laid out the next seven years on the planet. He demonstrated how the evolution of consciousness is sparking unprecedented changes as it accelerates like a spinning gyroscope, which will result in the Golden Age prophesied by many religions.

Ian now lies in bed in Flint, Michigan, wondering if death will claim him. Lymphatic cancer and growing tumors in his throat have prevented him from continuing his lecture tour. In a recent e-mail, he applied a gentle whip to those of us who were moved by his message. Whether this is the end of my life or not, I have a request that each of you pick up what information I have brought concerning the Mayan calendar and with renewed vigor pass this information to as many people as possible.”

We each have a sacred duty to find what speaks to us, he added, and share it with others. The Mayan Calendar predictions ring true for me, so I have recommitted to spreading the word. Jupiter in Scorpio asks: Are you sharing the truth you came here to share? Ian is committed to continuing his mission, whether in this life or the next. If he does pass, he says he'll be joining with the legions of Light Workers, who are to assist everyone else through these changes from the Other Side. One's own demise is a scary thing to contemplate. Scorpio will take us down such paths. Yet, with Jupiter in that sign, there’s always a blessing on the other side.

For more information on Ian Lungold's work and updates on his condition, see www.mayanmajix.com.

© 2005 Simone Butler.

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