In my Autumn of 2017 astrological update with Robert Phoenix we discuss a rising level of social consciousness, transforming sexism, and an emerging new masculinity. Robert also observes a kind of “empathy and compassion fatigue” en masse as the instance of traumatic events increase. While Mercury in Retrograde provides a backdrop for the holidays, the cosmos is also set to bring a profound period of rejuvenation and rebirth compliments of Jupiter in Scorpio, along with a pressing need for truth of all kinds to emerge. Don’t give grandpa that extra glass of wine at the holiday dinner table unless you’re ready for an earful!