OVERVIEW OF THE MONTH
The Scorpio New Moon on November 9, at 16˚53’, brings us a new beginning after the Midterm Elections. The Sabian Symbol for this lunation is a woman, fecundated by her own spirit, is great with child. This image reveals the creative power we have access to when we connect with the divine spark within ourselves. Elections remind us that many have lost trust in institutions or political systems. However, this lunation invites us to consider how we, as individuals, contribute to those systems. That even our inaction is a contribution. Use this New Moon to dance with conflict and reinforce your boundaries. Know what you’re willing to advocate for and defend.
On November 11, Jupiter meets the South Node at 25˚ Leo. Jupiter has spent months hovering near this point, unable to hand out its usual abundance so freely, and now the conjunction is exact. If some recognition or opportunity you expected didn’t materialize, loosen your grip and free up some mental space. Three days later, on November 14, Mars catches up to both Jupiter and the South Node, inspiring courage and fortitude. If you are enthusiastic about a project, you may be more motivated to put in effort. Otherwise, take a break and wait until the skies clear.
Mercury and Venus both station direct on November 13, and the fog that hovered over the last six weeks starts to lift. You may find it easier to converse about deep subjects, and decisions about money and relationships that appeared impossible in October come back into focus. Give yourself a few more days past the station before you act on anything significant.
From November 11-16, we will see shocking shifts in the existing power structures. Election results may be final (including recounts), and there will be game-changing upsets. The South Node has a draining effect, and when it meets Mars and Jupiter, we may see a loss of power among people who have embodied the shadow sides of Leo. Hubris, arrogance, and narcissism are three shadow aspects of the South Node in Leo. Of course, there are wonderful Leo traits, but when we talk about the South Node, we are referring to the more challenging qualities.
The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22, and the mood lifts with it. We enter a time of renewed faith. The Full Moon in Gemini follows two days later, on November 24, at 2 ˚20’. Plans reach points of clarity, and we can stop avoiding difficult conversations.
On November 29, Uranus forms a trine aspect to Pluto for the second time this year. The revolutionary instinct that once fueled rallies and demonstrations now builds through conversations and coalitions. This transit brings us back to the 1960s Uranus-Pluto conjunction and the 2012-2015 square that gave us Occupy Wall Street and the height of Black Lives Matter. This trine asks what liberation looks like today, and some of the themes from the conjunction could resurface for us.
YOUR HOROSCOPES
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Mercury and Venus are both retrograde until November 13, which means your thoughts turn inward, stilling the mind and bringing you into contact with your spiritual truth. The past and the present start to merge, and you get the chance to look back at where you've been to figure out where you'd like to go. It's time to realign, re-evaluate, and reclaim your grace in areas where past choices have left you quite drained.
Scorpio season helps you define your purpose. Retrogrades offer an opportunity to revisit your beliefs and rethink your philosophy. Early in the month, we're going to be seeing the surface of any underlying relationship tensions or subtle power dynamics that may have been present. Don't see those as roadblocks; see them as steps to climb to reach a new recognition of your own power. You're being empowered to go back and renegotiate the terms of your partnerships with honesty and gently let go of any dynamics that have felt unbalanced.
By the middle of the month, as the astrological climate shifts and the power structures of the collective begin to show their frailties, your personal concept of leadership must shift. You're used to being the one in charge. The question is, who is actually lifting you? Power isn't in how many things you're doing. You have the full spiritual license to drop the roles and the responsibilities that have been the foundation of your life to date. It's time to make space on your calendar and in your mind.
Anchor your intentions around the Scorpio New Moon on November 8, and cultivate habits that support your well-being. This lunation asks you to expand your capacity to advocate for yourself and others. Speaking your truth is an act of love for yourself and for your community. When the Gemini Full Moon shines on November 24, allow hope to rise through uncertainty. You are stepping forward as an artist of conscious change and an awakener of hearts.
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The Sun shines in your opposite sign, Scorpio, lighting up relationships so you can see nuances you may have overlooked before. Relationships are your classroom this month, revealing the link between how you honor yourself and how others treat you. As an Earth sign, you are often a support for others and a steadfast companion. However, it takes courage to reach out when you need help. Step beyond your comfortable self-reliance and allow yourself to be nurtured with the same care you offer the world.
Because Venus is your governing planet, her retrograde journey touches every aspect of your life, from your appearance to your love and finances. You are taking a life review over the past eight years to make peace with past decisions. Your social circle is undergoing a major renovation, moving away from acquaintanceships that have run their course. Trust this pruning process. It’s a sign that your spirit is expanding its capacity to receive love.
Anchor your intentions with the Scorpio New Moon on the 8th. Plant the seeds of reciprocity in your relationships. Nurture those seeds in the period between November 11 and 15 when Mars and Jupiter meet the South Node. You could question your own responsibilities.
The Taurus Full Moon on the 24th is your personal harvest. Stand in the fullness of your self-worth and celebrate all the growth you've achieved through the ebb and flow of your relationships.
When the Sun moves into Sagittarius on November 22, you could feel a wave of optimistic clarity that will sharpen your vision of what's possible. In your career, the power shifts around the middle of the month require you to be clear about what you're doing. It may be time to step into a more assertive, ripple-making leadership role, or it may be time to simply let go of a role that you've outgrown. Either way, it's time to go with the conscious momentum rather than just hang around waiting.
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Your path to spiritual awakening this month is not found in travel escapes or mental wanderings, but right in your ordinary life. As Scorpio season turns your focus inward toward daily rituals, wellness, and service, your highest spiritual work happens through being present in your everyday life. In the words of the Zen proverb: Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. Make living your routine your path to spiritual evolution.
With Mercury and Venus in retrograde until the 13th of November, your rather quick air-sign brain is being gently pulled out of overdrive and into stillness. If you're the type of person who has a hundred bright ideas buzzing around in your head at any one time, make sure you take time to look after your body and your mental health. It's time to slow down and find some grace in the simple act of living. The retrogrades are all about communication in our relationships. Are there any words you've been holding back? Have you actually expressed yourself? If not, it's time to course-correct.
The Scorpio New Moon on November 8 indicates fertile ground for planting seeds of devotion. It offers an opportunity to weed out activities that have become distracting. Consider clearing your schedule of multitasking activities and committing to a grounding wellness practice. Unstructured time maximises your creative potential. You’ll benefit from the inspiration from November 10-15, as a meetup between Jupiter, Mars, and the South Node helps you understand the difference between power and force.
When the Sun moves into your opposite sign (Sagittarius) on November 22, partnerships will bring a new perspective and a real sense of hope. Stern Saturn will remind you that true freedom requires radical acceptance. Don't wait for some distant moment when life is magically in alignment before you start tending to your own peace. Find joy in the little things.
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When ocean waves crash against the shoreline, the crab (your signature symbol) doesn’t exhaust itself fighting the surf. It slips into the crevices of the rocks to find a sanctuary until the waters recede. As Scorpio season stirs the deep emotional waters around you this month, your spiritual calling is to honor the urge to retreat into spaces that keep you centered and safe. Your sensitive heart needs a break from the news, stress, and frenzy. Pull back to preserve your peace as an act of self-care.
We start the month with Mercury and Venus retrograde (until November 13), making it a nostalgic time. You may find yourself crying from time to time, especially as you reconnect with people from your past. Retrograde cycles bring us full-circle moments when we face decisions we made before and have a chance for a do-over. Consider what was happening in 2018 as those life themes reemerge this month, and choose whether to move ahead or take a different route. You can make no mistakes if you are honest about your opportunities and limitations.
Around the Scorpio New Moon on November 8, bursts of creativity and self-expression rise from within your soul. It’s as if you’re stirring a cauldron of hurt and ladling out beauty to share with the world.
In love, dedicate yourself to those who help you feel safe and secure, remembering that intimacy and trust go hand in hand. Then, from November 10-15, your finances draw your attention, and it may be time to cut back on subscriptions or other services that drain your cash flow.
As the Sun transitions into Sagittarius on November 22, practical habits take center stage. You may need a retreat to restore your strength — at the very least, a spa day. The Taurus Full Moon on November 24 illuminates your social circle. Can you receive the love of supportive friends without feeling obligated? This is your Venus post-shadow inquiry.
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The story of the emperor who has no clothes may be an appropriate metaphor for you this month, as all your illusions fall away, leaving you to face the stark truth about some people in your life. Your luminous heart has grown accustomed to “showing your strength” even when life feels impossibly heavy. Your true power comes when you stand in your truth and embody the courage to remain open to revelations. Your spiritual freedom this month begins the moment you stop performing and embrace the beautiful truth of who you are beneath others' expectations. Then, celebrate the authenticity of others in your life, offering them the grace to be themselves.
This kind of inquiry gets really deep during retrograde periods, and we kick off November with both Mercury and Venus appearing to move backward. They both station direct on November 13 in a whirl of astrological action. Make sure you note that date and take it easy!
Leading up to those transits, the Scorpio New Moon on November 8 ushers in a change of the guard in social and professional circles. Treat this as an aha moment that illuminates your foundations and shows you where you are called to lead.
Mid-month, when Mars, Jupiter, and the South Node all conjoin on the 15th of November, there is a massive shift in the power structure. That's the time to give yourself the conscious permission to step back and release a responsibility you've been carrying for far too long. Genuine leaders know when to let go and when to hand things over to others.
The Sun’s entry into Sagittarius on November 22 offers a welcome reprieve, signaling a period of celebration. Let it light up the possibility of romance in your life. By November 24, the Gemini Full Moon suggests themes of community and belonging. Any new awareness opens up other points of inquiry, including where you live and how you spend your time. You may even conjure a wild idea or embark on a charming adventure. Surprises await!
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Your analytical mind works like a well-oiled machine. You know how to channel your inner editor to draft the perfect response or organize others’ projects. This month, relationships are in the spotlight, and your spiritual awakening comes through direct and honest communication. Your words have weight, but you can’t find peace through micromanaging difficult conversations or editing yourself to avoid friction. The practice of minimalism applies to how you communicate, saying what is true with simplicity and letting ordinary exchanges become a practice of presence rather than a mental obstacle course.
Until November 13, both Mercury and Venus are retrograde, urging you to be mindful of your tendency to over-function or solve others’ problems. Treat the beginning of the month as a break in the routine to review your communication, ease self-critical patterns, and tie up unfinished business. After Mercury stations direct, your mind returns to its usual state of efficiency.
The Scorpio New Moon on November 8 sparks an aha moment. In the stillness of this lunation, you can see the beauty in your daily activities. Your sign is the sign of ritual magic, and, more than other signs, you can bridge the seen and the unseen in meaningful ways. The key this month is to stop rushing through those daily rituals to get somewhere else. Take your time.
From November 11-15, the dynamic conjunction of Mars, Jupiter, and the South Node indicates a sharp turn in the collective and personal storylines. Responsibilities you have carried may feel more burdensome; permit yourself to walk away from anything that feels obligatory or frustrating.
After the Sun moves into Sagittarius on November 22, the Gemini Full Moon on November 24 lights up your sense of vocation and long-range vision. A playful adventure or an unexpected spark of inspiration could lead to a new path. Let go of the need to control the outcome.
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Astrologically, love and money are tied to Venus, and self-worth is the root of her planetary themes. Venus is also your governing planet. As a Libra, diplomacy is your default setting, and you live in its shadow, attempting to keep the peace at your own financial or emotional expense. But undercharging for your labor, overextending your resources, or tolerating lukewarm reciprocity are all symptoms of the same core issue. How you allow yourself to be compensated and treated is a direct reflection of what you believe you deserve.
With your Venus retrograde in Libra and Mercury retrograde in Scorpio until November 13, you are in the thick of a necessary overhaul. Longstanding friendships are showing their cracks, professional goals are being reconsidered, and the people-pleasing mask you've worn is no longer holding up. Stop scrambling to fix dynamics that don’t work for you. Any conflict can help you recalibrate who and what fit into this evolution of your life.
The Scorpio New Moon on November 8 cuts through any fear or stress around your finances. It marks a moment of sharp clarity where you see exactly where you've been discounting your value, giving you the focus to reset your baseline standards.
Around November 15, the conjunction of Mars, Jupiter, and the South Node forces a shift in interpersonal power struggles. You may feel the urge to stop managing a joint responsibility, debt, or emotional dynamic you took on to keep things smooth; step back and let the situation run its course.
After November 22, the Sagittarius Sun shines on all mental activities, activating your marketing genius. The Gemini Full Moon on November 24 suggests a breakthrough idea. Let travel or a break in your routine broaden your perspective. If you feel under-resourced, consider pricing your time and energy accurately, weighing love and money equally on your scales.
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Most people fear the dark, but you understand its beauty. This month could feel like stepping into the mouth of a deep cave without a flashlight. You aren't descending into the depths to hide; you are heading down to map the terrain, inspect the foundation, and retrieve what was buried. You may even find a treasure or two. After all, you are the light in the darkness.
Mercury is retrograde in your sign until November 13, and mythological Mercury could go in and out of the underworld and remain unscathed. Venus is also retrograde until the thirteenth, suggesting that old skeletons could tumble out of the closet even after the Halloween decorations have been put away. Unfinished conversations and suppressed facts could surface whether people feel ready for them or not. The revelation of truth can lead to psychological freedom. Take a deep breath and venture into the unknown.
The Scorpio New Moon on November 8 acts as your personal reset button. What do you dream? Where can your imagination take you? Possibilities that emerge in a moment of clarity will show you where you have been underselling your potential. Clear the slate and claim a clean, uncompromised beginning. Then, dream bigger. Luck is on your side.
From November 11-14, the conjunction of Mars, Jupiter, and the South Node sends shockwaves through collective and institutional power dynamics. You are likely to watch powerful figures fall if they’ve been leading with arrogance. Take this as a cue to examine where your ego has been getting the better of you. This transit awakens your inner warrior to advocate for the underdog or speak up for a cause. You may also see leadership changes in your professional life.
By November 24, the Gemini Full Moon could come with financial news. Could you find buried treasure in the cave? Lean into this metaphor to find the connections between inner healing and a more prosperous life.
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Your sign’s symbol, the archer, depicts a centaur with its bow and arrow aimed toward the heavens, yet its stance is firmly rooted in the ground. You are wired to focus on distant horizons and dream big, but remember to keep your feet planted on the Earth. With your ruling planet, Jupiter, shining in fellow fire sign Leo, you are riding a wave of luck, creative expansion, and maybe even sheer joy. Doors of opportunity are swinging wide, and life wants to fill your cup to the brim.
With Mercury and Venus retrograde at the beginning of the month (until November 13), abundance brings its own sacred discipline. You can’t chase every shiny prospect that crosses your path, or your light will scatter. These retrogrades help you pump the brakes and review what you’ve built, double-check your priorities, and pause. This slowdown can help you avoid rushing ahead haphazardly.
From November 11-14, Mars conjoins Jupiter as it crosses the South Node, which can temporarily feel like a drain on your optimism. If you feel sudden fatigue or a fleeting sense of doubt, recognize it as an optical illusion. The universe isn't asking you to forfeit your dreams; it’s asking you to trade hope for unshakeable faith. Shake off the cynicism, step back from exhaustion, and remember that setbacks are the string being drawn back to give your arrow its greatest reach.
When the Sun enters your sign on November 22, it brightens your world. You could feel more vitality in general. Your season helps you realize your love of adventure. Consider taking a trip to shake up the routine and expand your worldview.
The Gemini Full Moon on November 24 brings love into focus, suggesting a time for heartfelt conversations and healing for troubled relationships. The end of the month promises belly laughs and celebrations. It’s your season, after all!
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Like Dorothy traveling the yellow brick road in The Wizard of Oz, you may find that your journey through life’s storms and strange landscapes has really been a path back to yourself. Home. As a Capricorn, you are so adept at constructing monuments, climbing mountains, and safeguarding worldly structures, but true home is more than brick and mortar. It is the sanctuary where your spirit can rest without having to prove its worth. The belonging you yearn to feel has been inside you all along.
With your governing planet, Saturn, retrograde until December 10, and Mercury and Venus until November 13, you could be reflecting on your past. Old memories and forgotten dreams are surfacing, and it's time to open up and feel your feelings. Let nostalgia be a homecoming to yourself. Reconnect with what roots you, forgive the various versions of yourself, and refine your communication skills.
From November 11 to 14, the political feels personal as Mars and Jupiter join the South Node, sending ripples through collective and personal storylines. These transits spark your passion for truth and activate your inner warrior. You may feel a pull to raise your voice or channel your strength into service or advocacy. Your grounded leadership may be a guiding light for those around you. Remember that true power doesn’t seek dominion. Protection of others and justice motivate your call to lead.
When the Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22, life presents a paradox. As the world begins to move toward expansive, free-spirited holiday energy, the Sun enters the most private sector of your chart. You’re in the closing chapter of your personal solar year. Instead of forcing yourself into outward festivities, honor your need to rest. Let yourself listen closely to what your spirit needs and remember: there is no place like home.
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As a future-focused Aquarius, you might think your destiny lies in the future, but the work of divine timing asks you to look back. In our whole idea of career, we've been taught to push, to achieve, and to do it all. Career growth isn't about worldly conquest at all. It's about a spiritual unfolding. With Mercury retrograde until November 13, the universe is hitting rewind on your ambitions, taking you back to a dream you once had but put on the back burner. That dream has been gestating, and you get to decide whether to bring it to life.
From November 11-15, as Jupiter and Mars come together, you may rethink your relationship to power. The ego can pull us into unhealthy power struggles, underhanded competition, and the need to prove who's in charge. Spiritual power, however, is not domination or control. Wherever there is tension or rivalry in your partnerships (in business or in love), don't meet that fear with fear and defensiveness. Let go of the illusion of separation.
As the Sun moves into fiery Sagittarius on November 22, we enter a season of celebration and friendship. Your spirit is lifted into gratitude, and others can notice your positive attitude. Community and shared purpose come together to remind you to have fun! You were never meant to walk this path alone.
By the end of the month, the Gemini Full Moon on November 24 shines in a way that sparks romance. Let your heart open wide and embrace fun. After navigating Venus and Mercury retrograde early in the month, love dissipates fear and lets you soften your armor. Allow yourself to be enchanted and bask in the sacred beauty you see in another's eyes. You've let go of the smallness of fear, and in its place, life will now bless you in a way your mind could never have imagined.
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This month offers a masterclass in faith, helping you reach for a higher perspective. When the world around us is dull and unexciting, our natural reaction is to drift, to wait for some external event to get us moving. Genuine faith isn't a passive thing you can enjoy when the magic is flowing; it is an active commitment to believe in the light even when the world outside is grey. You are examining the very bedrock of your belief system. The truth is that joy is a state of being, and you have the spiritual authority to call it into your life. With the Scorpio Sun shining until November 22, these realizations come through emoting and dreaming.
Early in the month, Mercury goes retrograde like a cosmic slowdown, pulling the brakes on your momentum and leaving you to wonder: Where is the excitement? Where is the flow? With Venus also retrograde until November 13, one challenge of this season is that life may not feel as fun. Pleasure, lightness, and romance might feel out of reach. During this transit, you have to be intentional about enjoying yourself to avoid feeling low. Think: create beauty, honor small comforts, and generate your own enjoyment. You are learning that happiness isn’t something you stumble upon; it’s a skill you cultivate.
From November 11-15, Mars dances with the South Node and Jupiter, suggesting a deeper desire to become more involved with a cause. If the world feels too hectic or people near you seem distant, give yourself a break. Consider scheduling self-care activities for that week as a precaution.
Everything changes after November 22, when the Sun moves into Sagittarius and your career/vocation comes into focus. The fog lifts, and you can see a career trajectory. You're ready to expand. A leadership role may come your way, allowing you to share your visionary gifts with the world at large. When you choose faith over apathy and you actively choose to create your own joy, the world gets to see you shine!