This New Moon in Sagittarius occurs Sunday, December 5 at 12:37 pm EST (5:37pm GMT). New Moons are a time of new beginnings and undertaking new projects; since this New Moon occurs in Sagittarius, these projects will likely center on adventure, discovery, and personal experiences, whether they be physical (by planning future travels, say) or mental (through learning or new personal understanding). This is likely to be a weekend of fun and discovery, no matter your definitions. This New Moon, like the Full Moon in Taurus and New Moon in Scorpio of last month, is not heavily aspected. Uranus is now direct after five months in retrograde, which could add new dimensions of your knowledge

Once again, the holiday season is here. That means that it is also the time for warm gatherings, fanciful spreads of food, and (my personal favorite) gift giving! Whether you're looking for gifts for the astrologer(s) in your life or for ideas to add to your own holiday wish list, I have some superb suggestions. For Everyone: Llewellyn's 2011 Calendars and Almanacs make the perfect gift for the astrologer of any level (and for the Virgos in your life, since they get an extra place to keep track of lists and appointments). With daily ephemeris and aspectarian data from 2010-2012, moon cycle information, horoscopes, dates for event planning or gardening, space for your dates and

Sagittarius, The Archer November 21 to December 21 Modality: Mutable Element: Fire Ruler: Jupiter Keywords: Optimistic, adventurous, independent, restless, enthusiastic, careless As a Sagittarius you are optimistic and enthusiastic, as well as an adventurous explorer. You enjoy searching for knowledge and truth, whether by physical travel or through books. Because you search for truth and justice, however, you can be at times too honest and forget your tact. Your ruling planet of Jupiter encourages your restless spirit, and helps you to often land on your feet. Sagittarians are independent, which can make finding a lasting relationship a challenge, since you are adept at

This Full Moon in Taurus occurs Sunday, November 21 at 12:29 pm EST (5:29 pm GMT). This Full Moon is the culmination of that which was begun with the November 5 New Moon in Scorpio, with its themes of death, rebirth, and new growth. After spending the last couple of weeks focusing on internal changes and growth you are making (or need to make), this Full Moon will bring the focus back to our external relationships. Venus and Jupiter are now direct again. Venus, the planet of love and sensuality, has ended her retrograde in stormy Scorpio and is now direct in Libra, the sign of partnerships. This will be a time of enhanced compassion and sensuality; take time to help others as well as