Scorpio is the most intense Sign in the
Zodiac, and when the Sun sets fire to this Sign, its influence can be felt in all walks of life.
Throughout history, major events have taken place during the yearly reign of Scorpio. Let’s take a
look at some of the happenings that occurred this week in history and see how Scorpio's
dominance asserts a heavy pull on many aspects of life.
Birth, death and taxes: These are the three unavoidables in life, and Scorpio has a hand in all of
them. The cycle of life, being born, procreating and eventually passing on are all under the rule of
the Scorpion. These basics embody a larger whole, however. Scorpio also exerts its influence
over the broader topics of power, change and regeneration. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, the Planet of Mystery, and Mars, the Planet of War. To find out the influence of
Scorpio in your chart, visit our ChartShop.
On November 15, 1781, the Articles of Confederation (a precursor to the United States
Constitution) were approved by the Continental Congress. This was a key part in the birth of the
world's newest nation. On the same day in 1926, NBC went on the air for the first time. It has
become one of the most powerful examples of media, with news and television programs
influencing countless people worldwide. In 1966, November 15 was the day that the 'Gemini 12'
landed after its successful flight into space. No matter how much the infinite is explored, however,
it remains an enigma.
The next day in history, November 16, was also prestigious. On the war front, in 1864, General
Sherman began his Civil War 'March to the Sea,' one of the most destructive marches in history.
Pluto's qualities of death and destruction were surely at work there. In 1933, it marked the day that
the United States and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations. A very Scorpio trait
involves keeping one's enemies close.
One of the most powerful women who ever lived, Elizabeth I of England, ascended the throne on
November 17, 1558. She represented change. Not only did she, a female, have total control over
one of the most powerful nations in the world, but she also managed to change the level of
religious tolerance in an entire people.
On a lighter note, change was a wonderful thing for entertainment on November 18, 1928, which
saw the premiere of 'Steamboat Willie,' starring Mickey Mouse, the first animated cartoon that
managed to successfully synchronize sound. 1820 saw the discovery of Antarctica by Captain
Nathaniel B. Palmer. This is further proof that no matter how many mysteries we solve, and how
much we conquer, there are always more places to go and more mysteries to solve.
One of the most oft-quoted speeches in history was Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address,
which he gave on November 19, 1863. This speech was given at the dedication of a cemetery on
the site of a Civil War battlefield. The battlefield was a sign of a nation at war with itself, the
cemetery a sign of the death toll, but Lincoln's speech was about hope, birth and regeneration.
Another popular quotation is from Billy Joel's song, 'We Didn't Start the Fire.' In it he sings, 'Edsel
is a no go,' and was referring to the Ford Edsel, which had few enough buyers to make Ford
announce it was stopping production in 1959. The Edsel, while innovative for its time, died just a
couple years after its birth.
November 20 has been a day of prolific births. The first child to be born to non-native settlers in
what is now the United States was born on this day in 1620. Peregrine White, who was born on
board the 'Mayflower' is considered by some to be the first 'American citizen.' Over 300 years
later, Robert F. Kennedy was born in Massachusetts. Almost 30 years after that, in 1967, the
Commerce Department's Census Clock, which keeps track of the U.S. population, passed the
200 million mark.
One of the most momentous inventions of all time, the phonograph, was announced on November
21, 1877 by Thomas Edison. His first words into the machine were, 'Mary had a little lamb.' This
invention later led to the development of moving pictures with sound, which we now call the movie
industry, perhaps the most powerful voice of today. Progress abounded once again in 1922 when
Rebecca L. Fenton became the first woman to serve in the United States Senate.
As you go through the week, think about all the monumental events that have taken place
throughout history. Let the Scorpio Sun work its magic on you -- now is a time for change, spiritual
rebirth and a sense of the power within. Have a wonderful time, and I'll see you next week!
Warm Regards,
Amanda Owen (for Astrology.com)
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