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On November 8th and 9th (depending on your location), a very rare and special astrological event will occur. Six planets, including Chiron, will be aligned in a grand sextile, a most unusual pattern. This extraordinary configuration is formed when six planets are distributed evenly around the circle in near-perfect symmetry. Even the untrained eye can easily discern the remarkable pattern in this chart, which is being called the harmonic concordance.

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The grand sextile involves two separate, interconnecting grand trines. A grand trine is a planetary pattern wherein three planets are all trine to each other, forming a dramatic triangle in the chart. Grand trines are associated with free, easy, effortless energy flow among the three planets. In this case, one grand trine is in the Earth element and the other is in the water element. Earth signs tend to be realistic, hardworking and concerned with practical results. Water signs are generally compassionate, nurturing, imaginative and sensitive. Both Earth and water signs are considered receptive signs, more adept at taking in and processing emotions and information than initiating them. These grand trines represent a grounded, gentle process of integration.

These two grand trines link together in such a way that all the points of each triangle are connected in harmony. Each point is 60 degrees (a sextile) from the two adjacent points all the way around the circle. This pattern is also known as a Star of David or (rarely) a Seal of Solomon. Sextiles indicate opportunities, but as such they require effort and action. The key point here is that all six planets work together in a coordinated fashion, with the prospect of a major breakthrough in consciousness.

Finally, there are several oppositions in this planetary pattern. Oppositions indicate awareness, balance and the opportunity for integration. They also show a possible pathway for the outflow or distribution of the powerful energy of the grand sextile.

In this chart, planets (rather than fast-moving points such as the ascendant or midheaven) occupy each point of the grand sextile, showing that this pattern occurs everywhere on the Earth, independent of your location. It symbolizes an incredible opportunity for humankind to participate consciously in furthering our evolution as a species.

A few other factors dramatically increase the power of this alignment.

A lunar eclipse occurs today, with the powerful Sun in Scorpio and Moon in Taurus. Generally only two lunar eclipses occur per year, so this one is an important factor in the entire grand sextile. The transformational energy of Scorpio pours out through earthy Taurus, making our little planet the focus of the improvements required by the grand sextile's alignment.

Simultaneously, Uranus, the planet of freedom, turns direct after several months of apparent retrograde motion. The proactive and future-oriented energy of this planet gives a refreshing and progressive outlook to an already active day.

Lastly, Mars, the planet of action, is finally moving out of its retrograde zone in Pisces, where it has lingered since the beginning of March. Mars will now move forward at a good rate of speed, encouraging us to act in compassionate, creative ways.

The power of good will and positive thinking is underestimated in our society. Today's powerful planetary alignment is a stellar opportunity to maximize your intentions for a positive future where peace, compassion and tolerance become the rule of our earthly existence rather than the exception. Participating consciously with the abundant creative energy at your disposal today will have far-reaching impact and results beyond your wildest imaginings. Do something today to uplift yourself and others.

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