Around the world, a conservative trend continues to veer towards efficiency, responsibility, frugality, and yes, capitalism, especially around mid-month (Node conjunct Pluto in Capricorn).  Investments, loans, and financial matters are spotlighted yet again on the 6^th (New Moon in Scorpio), echoing the emphasis on banks and money markets as was the case in early October (Mars conjunct, and Venus stationed retrograde on the same degree).  Sensible longterm planning and patience are the order of the day as maturity reigns on the 14^th (Saturn sextile Mars).  The potential for a day full of pleasantries appears on the 18^th (Venus station direct in its own sign of Libra, and Jupiter station direct too), though quarrels abound on the 20^th (Mercury conjunct Mars).  Gold, real estate, and assets of lasting value, as well as issues of security, are highlighted on the 21^st (Full Moon at 29 Taurus).  Spiritual awakening blossoms too this month (Neptune semi-sextile Uranus, in mutual reception).

In the U.S., the all-important Mid-Term Elections are held under aspects that show diminishing national anxiety and an increasing sense of empowerment (progressed Moon past conjunction to Neptune, now sextiling Pluto in H2); it bodes well for economic recovery.  Idealism remains vital (Neptune stations direct conjunct Solar Arc Venus in H3), while amazing innovation drives rejuvenation (even as we remain ideologically confused) (Uranus sextile Pluto, trine Fortuna, but opposite Neptune).  A pro-active, aggressive stance, perhaps militarily, becomes obvious after the 14^th (Mars into H1), while a difficult task challenges our might and resources to the max, and we ask ourselves, is it worth it? (Saturn square Sun/progressed Jupiter; a Saturn return).  But allies stand by our side (Saturn sextile Ascendant).  The 18^th sees a day full of information, chatter, and financial pressures (Jupiter station direct opposite Mercury; Venus station direct square Pluto).

Before the Elections, President Obama goes full out in support of his office (Mars in H10), revealing a lot of anger on the 2^nd (Mars opposite his Moon).  November is a month of tension, upheaval and overreaction that pits him against the people of the land (Pluto quinqunx his Moon in H4); there is upset by disruptive enemies yet he wants to hang onto old dreams or ways (Neptune station direct conjunct his South Node in H1, opposite his Uranus exact in H7).  On the 10^th, he finds stability and wisdom (Saturn sextile his Sun), and on the 18^th, some much-needed R & R brings helpful changes and enjoyable pursuits (Jupiter station direct sextile his progressed Saturn; Venus station direct sextile his Node/progressed Uranus/progressed Venus).

Looking ahead in Nancy Pelosi's chart, there is a continuation of an intense power struggle through late January (Pluto square her Sun) while 2011 brings a big disruption and a change in her role (progressed Midheaven square her Uranus, chart ruler, and Venus).