November 11 is Veterans Day, a day when we honor the men and women who have served our country in the USA, remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

But November 11 has another history. It was originally known as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of the fighting in World War I.

At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, the guns finally fell silent. The armistice brought an end to the fighting on the Western Front. It was the hoped for dream that this would be the war to end all wars. In 1954, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, honoring American veterans of all wars.

The meaning of Veterans Day and Armistice Day goes beyond remembering the sacrifices of war. It invites us to reflect on world peace, diplomacy, human understanding, and what each of us can do to create greater harmony in our relationships and communities.

But I find myself wondering: What did we fight and die for? Have we lost our way?

The original dream was that the sacrifices made would lead to a more peaceful world, one where nations could resolve their differences through diplomacy, mutual understanding, and a commitment to peace. Yet here we are, more than a century later, still struggling more than ever it seems with the same human challenges of conflict, power, division, and an unwillingness to find common ground.

November 11 is also my birthday! I've always seen myself as a Peace Baby, here to help create harmony and help people get along. Perhaps there's something meaningful about being born on a day that carries such a powerful message about peace.

Venus has a lot to do with getting along and choosing peaceful negotiations with others to resolve disagreements. Of course, disagreements are part of life. No two people see things exactly the same way. But when there is love for humanity and a willingness to resolve matters peacefully and in good faith, we can find a way to move forward so that both parties benefit and their needs are met.

This kind of negotiation in good faith is at the heart of resolving conflict between people and nations. Peace and a commitment to creating harmony in your private world and our greater world require a genuine commitment to peace.

Juno Conjunct Pluto: What Are You Committed To?

Right now, the asteroid goddess Juno is conjunct the planet Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, where unseen forces operate.

This powerful astrological conjunction invites deeper self-examination, personal transformation, and a renewed commitment to living in alignment with your soul's purpose.

Juno is the wife of the Roman god Jupiter (Hera and Zeus in Greek mythology). Juno represents marriage and commitment. Where Juno is located in your natal chart shows you where your greatest commitment is in life. What are you married to?

Find out what you're most committed to in life by casting your own chart, be sure to include asteroid goddesses, for free at either Astro.com or Astro-Seek.com. Both have great free astrology programs and are very easy to use. BTW: I have no material association with either of them.

My Juno happens to be conjunct my North Node of Destiny, which is a powerful placement for being committed to achieving my destiny. I'm about to have my Juno return, but first she's making a pact with Pluto, the dark underlord.

I see this Juno and Pluto connection as helping us commit to seeing our own darkness, our own inner demons, that prevent us from making commitments, whether to peace or something else. It's about recognizing the ways we act in bad faith when it comes to fulfilling our commitments.

What are yours? What prevents you from doing what your heart longs to do?

Venus Retrograde in Libra: Reexamining Your Values

Venus is currently retrograde in Libra. Venus loves being in Libra, which, along with Taurus, she is said to rule. Venus retrograde in Libra in November 2026 offers an opportunity to reconsider your relationships, personal values, partnerships, and the ways you create balance and harmony in your life.

Venus represents pleasure and the good things in life, milk and honey, justice, and peace in the world, both at local and global levels.

This is all happening at an energetic level for you, and you may find yourself reevaluating your priorities in life.

What do you value most? What are you committed to in your life? And what needs to be exposed in your life and at a global level that prevents you from living your best life and honoring the values you espouse?

Scorpio New Moon

The recent Scorpio New Moon on November 9 really digs deep, and things get fully brought to light maybe in unexpected and dramatic ways by the Gemini Full Moon at 2° Gemini on November 24th, conjunct Uranus and trine to Pluto and Juno.

The current tides will shift in December, but to make the most of what's just around the bend, you must be willing to look behind the curtain and see the Wizard of Oz pulling the strings.

What is really going on beneath the surface? What unseen forces are influencing your choices, your commitments, your relationships, and the world around you?

You've always had the power to go home, to be at home. You must be willing to look behind the curtain.

Best Essential Oils for This Time: Cypress & Cinnamon Leaf

To help you at this time, I suggest Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) essential oil. It is highly astringent and helps you release sticky attachments and habits you are ready to let go of. It is a wonderful botanical ally when you're ready to release old ways of being and doing life, relationships that drain you, and generally anything that doesn't serve your greater good, and move forward with greater clarity and emotional balance.

Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is an uplifting, warming essential oil that can help inspire motivation, encourage positive change, and create the forward momentum you may need to turn your intentions into action.

Together, these oils offer a beautiful pairing: Cypress for releasing what holds you back and Cinnamon Leaf for finding the motivation to move forward. ♥️

A Personal Thank You

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Until next time, keep showing up for yourself.

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