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The Moon has entered Scorpio. We will experience the fresh start of a New Moon! Over the next month, we will search to uncover answers to things we may have been curious about. This is the influence of Scorpio, which will make us want to look at things a little more deeply than usual. So, starting today, we’ll want to gain knowledge and satisfaction by delving into topics that will help us progress. Mars and Pluto will be at an angle to each other over the next few days. Mars wants us to charge ahead, and Pluto will create intensity. Some people are going to do things that they think are right, heedless of whatever harm their actions might cause.

The Word of the Day is DIVE. Slip beneath the surface today to uncover explanations and reasons.

The Color of the Day is SABLE. (It’s soft black.) To enhance detection and discovery today, wear something in the color sable.

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After its conjunction to the star Toliman, (an effect that can make us worry that we have done the wrong thing), Mercury will enter Sagittarius today for a long transit which will last until January 8. This will be a time when people will speak bluntly and truthfully (although exaggerating at times to emphasize the point.) We can expect high-spirited conversations throughout the holidays! On the day that Mercury changes signs communications will be unclear, so misinterpretations and misunderstandings may occur today. The Moon will also be changing signs, going from the deep sign Scorpio to the more straightforward and blunt sign Sagittarius. It will be void-of-course for only a half hour, but we’ll feel the mood change as it travels on.

The Word of the Day is GIVE. One of the greater fulfillments of life can be achieved by being generous to others.

The Color of the Day is BUNNY TAIL WHITE. (It’s pure fluffy white.) Bring out the purity of our big-heartedness while maintaining stability wearing something in bunny tail white today!

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The planet Mars will enter Leo today for a stay until January 6. The desire for recognition will be a noticeable drive over the coming weeks. People will want to show how effective they are in all they do. We will have the energy to make sure that everyone takes note of our accomplishments. But, before Mars changes signs, it will be in opposition to Pluto. Mars is still in opposition to Pluto, (an aspect which will last a few days). This one causes obsession and dredges up control issues. With the Moon continuing its transit of the sign Sagittarius we’ll be optimistic about eventually being able to get ourselves where we want to be.

The Word of the Day is RISE. We gather up energy and elevate ourselves to the highest position so that we can dance over the top.

The Color of the Day is GULES. (It’s heraldry, dark red.) The planet Mars represents our drive and force. If we wear something in the royalty color gules, we can attract some of that powerful energy.

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We have a beautiful aspect for getting things done today. It is Sun trine Saturn. We can heft our responsibilities with ease and move ahead with unusual endurance. This will be a steadying effect, which will stabilize our plans and give us a better ability to organize our time. The Jupiter/ Chiron angle is still prominently in effect. We’ll feel inspired to find solutions that will raise our self-esteem to higher heights. If we need recovery, this will be an important guide for healing. The Sun and Neptune will be at an angle to each other that will make us dream about possibilities that will spark creativity. The Moon in Sagittarius will lift our spirits!

The Word of the Day is ENRICH. Add whatever it takes to enhance our lives today. Vitality will bring us vibrant energy!

The Color of the Day is BAY. (It’s glossy brown with black highlights.) Today’s feeling of confidence deepens if we wear something in the color bay.

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The configuration of the planets today is such Mars is a leading force. Mars rules our energy and how we spend our time. So, today we will strive to fill the empty spaces of our lives through physical activity and making the most efficient use of our time. Not only that, but the Moon will be void-of-course in Sagittarius for almost five hours, which will add to the excitement of doing something that we feel good about. Sagittarius is a fire sign. This will be a perfect opportunity to behave differently so that we can get around obstacles that might be blocking our growth. After that, the Moon will enter Capricorn, adding a steady presence that will keep our feet on the ground.

The Word of the Day is FORWARD. Obstacles no longer restrain our achievements, as we spring to action today!

The Color of the Day is CHERRY. (It’s bright red!) Engage the energy of Mars, the planet of vitality.

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Mercury, our planet that rules what we think and talk about, will be in a challenging aspect to the asteroid Chiron today. This may cause us to dwell on our inadequacies. Because Chiron shows us how to live with our sore spots, we should be aware that we are ever-changing people, and that we’re not going to be the same tomorrow as we are today. In fact, every year around this date the Sun comes into contact with the star with the star Zuben Elgenubi, which directs our focus to things we can do to create a more socially acceptable, balanced culture. With today’s Moon in Capricorn, we can more easily gain ground by following a logical path.

The Word of the Day is EXAMINE. Carefully looking over reasons and assessing are today’s focus.

The Color of the Day is BLUE GRASS. (It’s blue with a green tinge.) Push irritations away today by wearing something in the color of blue grass.

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Today’s minor aspect between Venus and Uranus will show us our destinations, but not necessarily the usual paths to take to get there. Both planets are in aspect to stars that will influence that angle and the atmosphere of the day. Venus’ aspect to the star Aculeus can direct us to see things that may have been right in front of our eyes (both figuratively and literally) that we hadn’t noticed before. Uranus continues a long-term affiliation with the star Algol. This is the one that represents female strength and energy. Uranus likes us to do things a little bit differently. The term “female ingenuity” comes to mind when women make their preferences known.

The Word of the Day is INTERSPERSE. Throughout the day different and interesting situations arise. Conversations and ideas flow.

The Color of the Day is SUNSET. (It’s the soft glow of light orange.) The idiosyncrasies of the day become much more amusing if we wear something in the pleasing color, sunset!

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The signs of the zodiac can be placed in three different modes: cardinal, fixed, or mutable. The cardinal signs influence us to initiate action. The fixed signs help us stay with a project once it has begun. They resist change. The mutable signs are the most adaptable signs of the zodiac. They are the ones that motivate us to move on to the next project. Today, most all of the planets are in either fixed or mutable signs. We lack cardinal. For this reason, we can expect people to focus more on existing projects, to not want to take on anything new. We might want to finish up as much as we feel good doing. Even though people will be less forward-thinking than usual, innovation lurks in the backs of our minds,

The Word of the Day is PROFICIENCY. Feel as though we are capable of higher aptitudes of intelligence today.

The Color of the Day is GINGER. (It’s spicy golden.) The zest of the day will be brought out the best if we wear something in the piquant color ginger.

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A Venus/Neptune aspect that occurs today entices us to indulge ourselves in escape from reality. Venus is in charge of enjoying the world’s beauty, and Neptune is in charge of making it that way. So, when the two planets are in a challenging aspect to each other, we take action to satisfy ourselves. Meanwhile, a Sun/Pluto angle will create one of those days during which our attempts to forge ahead may be blocked, so we have to stop and get rid of the obstruction. Fortunately, we will be able to see exactly what it is, so that we can focus on the transformation of that one thing. We’ll want to relate well and to enjoy every facet of life today!

The Word of the Day is COMBINE. Experiment with different ways of doing things today.

The Color of the Day is SCALLOP WHITE. (It’s glossy pure white.) Attract the stimulation of the higher mind by wearing scallop white today.

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We may feel restless today, as though we know that something is causing discomfort, but we don’t quite know what it is. This is because of an angle between the Sun and Jupiter. It’s an aspect that creates tension in the form of worry or fear of loss. But certainly, just knowing that people are going to feel trepidation can prepare us to expect it, and plan ahead for ways to handle it. The long-lasting Jupiter/ Chiron angle continues to influence our time. We want to start feeling better about ourselves and our society. We’ll take steps to find happiness in adverse conditions.

The Word of the Day is LUCK! Take easy chances today to further progress.

The Color of the Day is PLUOT. (It’s redder than purple.) Wear the color of the hybrid plum pluot today to feel strong and happy.

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Venus will enter Capricorn today for a stay until December 26. Venus in Capricorn brings out the luxurious sides of love and comfort. It encourages us to build relationships, taking them one step at a time. It does not tolerate insincerity but requires trust. On the day that Venus changes signs, people can get feelings of uncertainty about a relationship they may feel insecure with. But, after that, we’ll begin to build security. The Sun continues to activate the ongoing Jupiter/Chiron angle today. In order to achieve the goals we set for ourselves, we have to get past something that we’re touchy about. The challenge will be to find the way without causing ourselves any pain. The Moon will be changing signs from the empathetic Pisces to the vibrant Aries.

The Word of the Day is SIMPLICITY. Lighten the mood by rolling along with whatever the day deals us.

The Color of the Day is GLACIER. (It’s ice blue.) Wear a hint of the color glacier to bring out today’s lush effects.

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Over the past month, we’ve had an unusual number of occurrences of a powerful configuration called a yod. We will have another one today involving the ongoing Jupiter/Chiron sextile, which is the one that gives us opportunities to progress after being hurt in some way. The Sun is in an aspect to the sextile today, which creates the yod (otherwise known as the “finger of God”). Because the Sun represents our life force, it makes our drive to fulfill ourselves more urgent. While the Jupiter/Chiron sextile is telling us that we have to recover, the Sun reminds us that we need to figure out a way to get passed or learn to live with whatever has hurt us, so that we can move on.

The Word of the Day is SENSOR. Send feelers out today to gather information that will lead to the best path to success.

The Color of the Day is POWDER WHITE. (It’s almost pure white.) Scatter thoughts that will later coalesce by wearing powder white today.

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In June of this past year, Uranus began an association with the nebula Capulus. It was a fairly quick transit that only lasted about a month. Then Uranus went retrograde and is now returning to that aspect again for a lengthier time. This is going to cause unexpected outbursts of emotion from ruthless leaders, whose selfish actions may significantly harm their followers and innocent people. Before this year, the last time this connection from Uranus to Capulus was made was the year 1940, when the US began supplying military aid to allies in preparation for WWII. Coinciding with that, Venus is in an aspect to Mars today. Be on the lookout for any potential disruptions in relationships.

The Word of the Day is ESCALATE. Rise to the top of our ability to influence and take charge of our own destinies today.

The Color of the Day is OBSIDIAN. (It’s reflective black.) Wear the color of the glassy obsidian to attract today’s power.

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We’ll have yet another astrologically significant time, when Saturn goes direct late today and we have a Full Moon tomorrow. Saturn had been retrograde since this past spring. During these months we had been reviewing the progress we have attained and the lessons we’ve learned. We looked back upon the responsibilities that we had taken on and decided whether it would be beneficial for us to keep them, let them go, or to revise them. (Maybe we could do more with our lives; maybe we are doing too much). It was a time to evaluate. Now we will begin to learn new lessons, take on new challenges, and create new foundations upon which to build.

The Word of the Day is APPRAISE. We think about releasing whichever duties we no longer need to perform.

The Color of the Day is HARVEST. (It’s rich gold.) Wear the color of harvest that symbolizes completion of projects that have flourished, so that tomorrow we can begin new endeavors.

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We will have a Full Moon today, with the Moon and Sun in opposing signs that make us resistant to change. The Sun in the introverted sign, Scorpio, and the Moon in the materialistic sign, Taurus, make us self-indulgent and attracted to things that will make us feel good. Full Moons usually make people want to finish up projects. But, with this particular Full Moon, since Scorpio and Taurus don’t like to give things up, we dig our heels in, slow down, and make sure that what we’ve done is to our satisfaction before we consider moving on. Nonetheless, with Uranus associated with this Full Moon, our need for freedom without boundaries will be activated.

The Word of the Day is HARNESS. Steer the direction of the day by taking control of the reins. A loosely controlled grip is the way to guide ourselves.

The Color of the Day is INDIAN PIPE. (It’s waxy white.) The translucence of the flower Indian Pipe collects an array of energies. Wear some of this color today to stay strong.

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The Sun will be making an opposition to Uranus today. With this angle, we want to veer off the path that we’ve planned for ourselves. Sometimes we’re thwarted by a lack of knowledge about the thing we’re striving toward, and we have to stop and learn new techniques before we continue on. Maybe, after we become more educated, different avenues will open for exploration. The thing that’s different this year is that both the Sun and Uranus are influenced by stars today. The Sun’s affiliation with the star Agena proliferates gossip and scandal. Uranus’ aspect to Capulus (discussed Wednesday) may create moments where people think very strongly and without feeling, considering only their own desires.

The Word of the Day is AWARENESS. Although the boundaries may blur today, our inspirations free us and we can triumph over obstacles.

The Color of the Day is SCORPION. (It’s dark yellow.) Call the effects of the transformative creature and rise above the depths by wearing something in the color of the scorpion today.

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Mercury, Jupiter, and Mars are going to be in a configuration that’ll guide our next couple of days. With an added boost from the Moon in Gemini to start the day, our minds will be overly activated to the point where we’ll have a hard time keeping our attention on conversations. We’re going to have to keep our focus to stay on track today. Our bodies want to act impulsively while our minds struggle to stay in control. We’ll think up ideas of things we want to do that we may think we don’t have the ability to accomplish. But if we take the chance and plunge ourselves into it, we’ll project ourselves into the next exciting phase of our development!

The Word of the Day is RADICAL. Going against conventional ways sparks our drive today.

The Color of the Day is PRICKLY PEAR. (It’s a subdued green.) We want growth, grounding, and a little bit of spice today. Wearing something in the color of the prickly pear cactus paddle will assist us.

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Working off yesterday’s thought-provoking time, we’ll have a beautiful aspect that will preside over our day! It is Sun trine Neptune, which happens a couple of times per year and gives us inspiration, adds to our imagination, and enhances our awareness of good music and art. This angle will also make us feel idealistic about our ambitions. We’ll want the things that make us progress into what we envision for our future selves. The angle between Mercury and Mars is still in effect, distracting our focus away from what we think we ought to be doing. But today’s Moon transit through the sign Cancer will smooth the way while giving us the initiative to take on new projects.

The Word of the Day is DIGNITY. Thoughts and conversations evolve with more loving content than usual today.

The Color of the Day is BLUE SUEDE. (It’s soft, dark blue.) We can exhibit more control and poise if we wear blue suede today.

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Pluto will re-enter the sign Aquarius today. As retrograde, it had returned to Capricorn in June, but is now moving forward and will be in Aquarius for the next twenty years, so it is an important transit. We may expect to restructure society during this time because the last time Pluto was in Aquarius began in early 1777, just after a new nation had been born and the Industrial Revolution was taking hold. We will need to become aware of the evolution of humanity through technology – from its innovation to its abuse. For today, with Mercury’s angle to the asteroid, Chiron, we are urged to talk out our problems with people who can help us resolve them.

The Word of the Day is INTENSION. Picture what needs to be done to heal. The powerful astrological forces guide us forward with expectations of the future.

The Color of the Day is POLISHED MARBLE. (It’s a glossy off-white.) To stay strong and confident today, wear the color of polished marble.

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Venus is in aspect to Uranus today. It will be a day to expect surprise actions and reactions from the people with whom we are closest. We should be careful to ask questions with discretion. We may get pleasantly unexpected responses! Also, the Sun is nearing its final degree of the sign Scorpio for this year. Scorpio is the fixed water sign, which means that we don’t feel like making changes. People want to keep their emotions and desires private today. While the Sun is there it will be affiliated with the star Toliman, which will color our attitudes for the day. Don’t be surprised if people express themselves in theatrical or fatalistic ways. This will be especially true after the Moon enters the dramatic sign Leo!

The Word of the Day is DIPLOMACY. Employ discretion and integrity today.

The Color of the Day is ROSE GOLD. (It’s light gold with a pink tinge.) Present ourselves as strong and kind today wearing something in the color rose gold.

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The Sun will be entering Sagittarius for its month’s stay today! We’ll be moving away from the deep, penetrating, and secretive Scorpio influence for the year, and experiencing the buoyancy and optimism of the holiday sign, Sagittarius, which will rejuvenate our spirits. Our enthusiasm can be boundless in Sagittarius. We welcome challenges, activity, inspiration, and general excess. Sagittarius is lavish and fun! As soon as the Sun changes signs it will be in an opportunistic aspect to Pluto, which will give us control and the ability to shine. Pluto is the planet of transformation. With the Sun’s force behind it, we can make changes and drastic improvements in our lives today. We should use this day to develop confidence, endurance, and passion!

The Word of the Day is REVIVE. We welcome challenges, activity, inspiration, and excess!

The Color of the Day is HELIOTROPE. (It’s bright lilac.) Our day is filled with hope and optimism. Let’s welcome the buoyancy by wearing something in the happy color heliotrope today!

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With Venus in a beautiful aspect to Saturn today, we’ll feel good about taking care of responsibilities and getting things accomplished. Mercury’s travels will enhance our abilities to figure out ways to mend any areas of our lives that are in need. The only caveat for today is that the Moon will be void-of-course for 10 hours, so be sure to check the schedule (Shooting Star Astrology’s Astrological Events page) for your area before shopping or trying to create an agenda for the day. The problem with shopping during a void-of-course Moon period is that we may end up taking a much longer time than expected, and then go home with an item that was not exactly what we wanted, or nothing at all.

The Word of the Day is ATTENTIVE. We pay attention to the things that we may have been overlooking.

The Color of the Day is MINT GREEN. (It’s a very light green with a dab of yellow!) To blend the day’s restorative qualities, we should wear a bit of mint green to make us feel even better about the good deeds we do.

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For two reasons this is going to be a great day to go shopping. The first is that because the Moon will be in the picky sign Virgo, so we’ll be able to assess what we want to buy and make decisions that we’re going to be proud of. If we were to buy gifts today, they would be thoughtful, unusual, and useful. The other reason to go shopping today for any major purchase is that Mercury will be going retrograde on Monday, and our thoughts will not be as focused on the future during that time. Since the Moon will be void-of-course for six hours tomorrow, anything that will affect our prospects for the next three weeks should be done today.

The Word of the Day is STIMULATE. We want to get as many things done today as we can to broaden the scope of our lives.

The Color of the Day is SAFFRON. (It’s dark yellow.) Feel the surge of power today by wearing the color saffron.

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An unusual angle has been developing over the past week between Saturn and Uranus. Saturn likes us to make sure we are on solid ground before we step onto an uncertain area. Uranus likes us to do things in an adventurous way. With this growing aspect, we’ll learn how to combine the two influences to find a way to satisfy both. We’ll gain confidence through what may be a surprising situation. There is a Venus/Neptune angle that will also color our day. Venus creates the beauty that the planet Neptune dreams up. Today, the two will be at an angle to each other that will give us moments that show us the way to make our projects inspiring and easier to complete.

The Word of the Day is PROVOKE. Take our inspirations to a higher level today, stirring our dreams into reality.

The Color of the Day is ALAEA. (It’s sparkling pink that has a tinge of brown to it.) Wear the color of the crystalline Hawaiian sea salt to bring the effects of today’s uplifting astrology to light.

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Mercury will be retrograde from today until December 15. This time can be extremely helpful in propelling our lives forward after its effect has passed. Mercury rules our thoughts. While it is retrograde, we narrate to ourselves about things that have happened or things that we’ve learned. Then we file that in our memories for future retrieval. When Mercury goes direct again we have a story to tell, as something we can learn from or entertain ourselves and others with. The bad reputation that retrograde Mercury gets is because we don’t work as efficiently while our minds are overloaded. Keeping our expectations for progress low is a good idea at this time. Today’s Moon in Libra smoothes the way.

The Word of the Day is SIDESTEP. Sometimes we have to slow down and take our time so that we don’t let things trip us. Walking around an obstacle is oftentimes a safer way to move forward!

The Color of the Day is CHINCHILLA GRAY. (It’s light gray.) Soften the day by finding a bit (or a lot) of the color chinchilla gray to wear.

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A beautifully energetic day is upon us with the Sun in aspect to Mars! Action comes easier to us today, motivating us to achieve our inspirations. Since Mercury came to a standstill (optical illusion) before turning retrograde yesterday, it has been in an aspect to a star for several days. This has been enhancing our abilities to figure out ways to restore or mend any areas of our lives that are in need. It perfectly complements the retrograde condition, which guides us to think about things that have happened, and how we resolved them in the past. Today’s Moon in Libra will enable us to see what we have to do to create the balance we need to progress.

The Word of the Day is PROCEED. If we strive to keep in motion we’ll feel satisfied at the end of the day.

The Color of the Day is ROUGE. (Although “rouge” is the French word for red, the color rouge has a bit more orange than true red.) Find something to wear today in the color rouge to stimulate fruitful action.

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There’s going to be an extraordinarily long void-of-course Moon period today. It will be nice because the Moon will free-float in the sign Libra. This will take our minds off of life’s pressures for a while and cast our focuses on smoothing over snags and bumps in the road. In accordance with Libra’s icon, the scales, we should take the time to restore stability in our lives. Libra is the friendliest sign of the zodiac. Socializing, and taking care of our bodies and minds through exercise and relaxation might be enjoyable things to do today. Letting our minds wander or listening to someone else’s views may enhance our day, too. Yesterday’s Sun/Mars angle continues its effect of keeping our energy levels high!

The Word of the Day is SURVEY. Maintaining awareness of things we want to indulge in will balance the day.

The Color of the Day is PASTEL ORANGE. (It’s a bit darker than light orange.) Wear a bit of the color pastel orange to keep the day flowing.

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With the Moon traveling through the sign Scorpio, we look deeper to find our guides today. For this reason, the aspects from Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus to stars will direct our day. The ongoing Mercury/star aspect has been pointing out bumps in the road that, with doable repairs, will make the going a lot easier. Jupiter will again, as it did in August, be joining forces with a star of the constellation Orion. We’ll feel as though we’re on a quest for knowledge and will love sharing it. We’ll rise to occasions and have the ability to lift the spirits of ourselves and others, even though the Uranus/star aspect may create moments where people think very strongly and without feeling, considering only their own desires.

The Word of the Day is SPECULATE. Take time to contemplate in whatever direction our minds wander today.

The Color of the Day is RAISIN. (It’s medium dark brown.) Blend all of the facets of life today by wearing something in the color raisin.

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As retrograde, Mercury is making angles to both Venus and Mars today. With the Venus angle we spend some time today thinking about the people or things we’ve liked in the past. We make assessments, reevaluating whether we think we might want to incorporate whatever or whoever it is into our lives. We probably won’t do anything about it, but we’ll just consider it. The Mars angle is a challenging one. We may think about the things we want to do but may be unable to get our plans into motion. The Moon will be void-of-course in Scorpio for five and a half hours. We may feel a little bit uneasy about the things we learn today.

The Word of the Day is WAFT. Sway with the nudge of gentle breezes today.

The Color of the Day is COREOPSIS. (It’s light yellow.) Thwart the effects of today’s more demanding angles, by wearing something in the color of the delicate coreopsis flower.

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We’ll have a New Moon in Sagittarius today! This brings us a burst of energy and optimism and an ability to adapt to changes in schedules and goals. Sagittarius is a spiritual sign, which should give us heightened feelings of well-being. However, it is also a busy sign and we should take care over the next 28 days to not get too stressed out or run down. This will be especially true with the complication that Mercury is retrograde (and will be until December 15th) and things that we take for granted may not be quite so. We’ll want to make sure that our words aren’t misinterpreted.

The Word of the Day is ENTHUSE. Effervescence is expected today as the Sun and Moon both occupy Sagittarius, the holiday sign of today’s New Moon!

The Color of the Day is PURPLE PASSION. (It’s vibrant purple!) Attract today’s luck and excitement to ourselves by finding something in the color purple passion to wear!

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