Happy Birthday! You're cuspal, but are still possess card-carrying Scorpio traits, deeply committed and dedicated to a passionate cause or relationship. Willing to sacrifice almost anything to reach your goal, you sometimes shut out the world, put blinders on, and focus on one objective or obsession at the expense of everything else. Physically attractive and hedonistic, you save yourself from becoming a total sybarite by being remarkably stoic for extended periods of time. (Oh, why bother? You're more fun when you're a sensual, sexual athlete.) You will not abandon friends or loved ones during their time of need. You've been known to hang onto no-win situations longer than you should - but once committed, you will not budge or let down those you've made promises to. Over time, even your detractors come to respect and admire your tenacious dedication. No matter how accomplished and sophisticated you appear, you can feel privately but deeply wounded by others' rude comments or criticism. Hidden beneath your sometimes-steely veneer is a tender heart with a huge desire to please and be loved. One reason you're so willing to go to the mat for others is your undying desire for love, respect and acceptance. Despite your education and sophistication, you often operate on an emotional, intuitive level. Although you can skillfully explain your actions with pertinent data, the deciding factor is inevitably stowed somewhere in your heart or soul. Secretive, mysterious, moody and hypnotic, you leave people mesmerized and awestruck after only a few moments with you. You probably have a number of secret admirers too afraid to admit their feelings for you. Besides being memorable, you may become an object of ongoing, often annoying, controversy. Even if you occasionally face humiliation from others, it will pass. You are a remarkable creature able to grow and evolve at a breathtaking pace. Your career and relationship choices generally mirror your state of mind and evolution. Your particular cusp is disarming, combining the intense mystery of Scorpio and playful imagination of Sagittarius. This can create a sort of 'naughty schoolgirl' vibe in some, but generate a mystical philosophical vibe in others. Being cuspal gives you an X-factor that sets you apart, making you even more intriguing. Your sense of humor can be bitingly sarcastic at times, but ribald and obvious at others. Shoving you into one narrow category is useless. You're a complex, surprising work in progress. You learn by observing and imitating. Once you've successfully mastered mimicking someone else, you can begin creating your own unique style. You're very smart to combine the best of others, refine it, and then build upon it. It's recommended that you engage in formal or classic training before attempting to develop your own unique style. Because you are difficult to pigeonhole, your efforts and excellence may go unnoticed while lesser talents receive more attention. Eventually, you will be vindicated - as long as you remain determined and persistent instead of giving up in disgust. Siblings may bring pleasure and pain. Perhaps you emulate a sister or brother. Perhaps you find yourself in competition with him or her. Either way, friction may exist in family relationships. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Because you may pantomime a sibling (or they, you), this could be viewed as endorsement of another's obvious talent or skill. Often a late bloomer, it may take you longer to find your calling or the love of your life. Funny, curious and often bawdy, you know how to use your body, voice, and wit to get others' rapt attention. Your twinkling eyes seem to gleefully say, "I know more than you do." You enjoy teasing, playing pranks, and piling on delicious double entendres. You adore keeping others guessing and slightly off balance - wondering what the heck you’re talking about - and puzzling over what you really MEAN. Words are for entertainment, learning and experimentation. Your natural gift with words makes you a clever speaker, teacher, writer or entertainer. Humor is never far away from your consciousness - even when you're in a fairly dark mood. You're able to unearth twisted bits of hilarity in the most woebegone circumstances. It's therapeutic - and helps prevent emotional or spiritual despair. Like all people born at this time, you must have hope. Without hope, you lose the will to keep going; but even the flimsiest figment of hope generates enough stamina to beat the odds. A creature of heart and soul, you respond to life in an almost feral way. You sense what is about to occur. You feel others' moods, wants and needs. Your inner worrywart demands that you carefully compile lists, facts and figures in preparation for important decisions; but ultimately your heart makes the choice for you. Like all Scorpio/Sagittarius-influenced people, you're approachable and real, no matter how accomplished or sophisticated. Never ever allow anyone to squash your spirit. You send out perplexing alluring signals to friends and lovers, pulling them in closer, but also keeping them slightly at bay. This is typical Scorpio/Sagittarius behavior. Although you're hot-blooded with loads of lusty desire, you fiercely guard your freedom and independence. If others become clingy, possessive, demanding or dependent, they run the risk of being dismissed without much explanation. Your best friends and lovers are secure enough to not intrude into your private thoughts and treasured solitary moments. Like all people born on your cusp, you require daily 'alone' time to process information and rejuvenate your soul. Communal living generally doesn't work for you. Many of you are artists, writers, or otherwise creatively inclined, and need time to think without nosy interference or persistent yapping. You enjoy walking through your fantasies and projections, exploring possible outcomes. Your twinkling eyes seem to gleefully say, “I know more than you do.” You enjoy teasing, playing pranks, and piling on delicious double entendres. You adore keeping others guessing and slightly off balance -- wondering what the heck you’re talking about -- and puzzling over what you really MEAN. Words are for entertainment, learning, and experiments. Your natural gift with words makes you a clever speaker, teacher, writer, or entertainer. Humor is never far away from your consciousness -- even when you’re in a fairly dark mood. You’re able to ferret out twisted bits of hilarity in the most woebegone circumstances. It’s therapeutic -- and helps prevent emotional or spiritual meltdowns. Like all people born on this cusp, you must have hope. Without hope, you lose the will to keep going; but with the flimsiest figment of hope, you have enough stamina to beat the odds. A creature of heart and soul, you respond to life in an almost feral way. You sense what is about to occur. You feel others’ moods, wants, and needs. Your inner worrywart demands that you carefully compile lists, facts and figures in preparation for important decisions, but ultimately your heart makes the choice for you. Like all Scorpio/Sagittarius-influenced people, you’re approachable and real, no matter how accomplished or sophisticated. Never ever allow anyone to squelch your spirit. Born this weekend are TERRENCE McKEE, Vice President Joe Biden, Robert F. 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November's Full Moon in arrives in Taurus on the 2nd. On the 4th, Neptune goes direct. Venus moves into Scorpio on the 7th. Mercury moves into Sagittarius on the 15th, and a New Moon in Scorpio occurs on the 16th. The Sun moves into Sagittarius on the 21st. Only Uranus remains retrograde.

All lunations are in Eastern Time.