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As the night hours increase and temperatures decline north of the equator, the autumnal November skies promise a polarizing mix of sluggish tempo and frenzied tone. There are a lot of goings-on this month, perfectly painting a picture of overwhelm and exhaustion simultaneously.
Mercury, the planet signifying communication, technology, transportation, and commerce, stationed retrograde on Halloween. This month starts us down the path of long winded detours, drawn-out circumstances, and possible miscommunications. Mercury retrograde periods are perfect for reviewing and reassessing unfinished projects. Clean out your home, your closet, and back up your digital files. This is not a good time for big purchases if you can help it. Double check your travel itineraries— getting lost from point A to B is highly probable. This time is best spent reflecting on the affairs of the house that this Mercury Retrograde will touch upon (Pro tip: keep reading to find out how this will affect your sign in your own personal horoscopes).
The month also starts with Venus entering the more optimistic and adventurous sign of Sagittarius on Nov. 1st, providing some hope from any disruptive losses that may have occurred since the New Moon in Scorpio began on Oct. 27th.
On Nov. 12th, the Full Moon in Taurus culminates whatever began back in the spring, on Apr. 4th. This lunation also makes contact with turbulent Uranus which repeats the theme of wild card events for this month. Be open to sudden changes and make sure you have sound self-care regimens in place to balance all the potential upheaval.
Mars enters Scorpio on Nov. 19th which increases our ability to emotionally weather the storms. The next day, Nov. 20th, Mercury finally stations direct, picking up speed as we trudge through November. The second half of the month surely has a faster pace.
The Sun enters the mutable fires of Sagittarius on Nov. 22nd, changing the ambience from pensive to enthusiastic. Venus changes to business-oriented Capricorn on Nov. 25th after spending the last few weeks in more casual Sagittarius. The New Moon sets the stage for the following month in Sagittarius on Nov. 26th. The atmosphere is quite illusory and philosophical. It’s quite an optimistic energy so be careful that you don’t overestimate your capacity.
It’s highly recommended that you read the horoscopes for your Rising sign first, then read for your Sun and Moon signs. To figure out these placements, enter your birthdate, location and birth time into an astrology app like Time Nomad or online at astro.com.
Aries
November is all about balancing your budget, even if it brings up all the dread and anxiety. You have what it takes to take control of your financial future, dear Aries. Pay off your debts and have a plan to improve your credit score. In fact, it will feel good to do this kind of work this month. If money is a psychological land mine, this is the perfect month to deal with your issues. Seek financial advice or a life coach who knows what it’s like to have deep seated money issues. Discuss it in therapy. Take care of how you financially sustain yourself in the long term. I promise it will be worth your time and energy.
Taurus
Let’s be honest, dear Taurus, the past year has been full of dramatic changes and breakthroughs with who you are. All the personal changes you’ve been going through have likely come as a surprise to a lot of people in your life. This month will challenge the foundations of your relationships due to these sudden changes going on for you. There may be upheavals and disruptions that force you to deal with issues in your committed partnerships. But don’t fret! Where you stand will be clear to you. Trust that you know what’s best for your well-being. Move forward from a place of trust, not fear.
Gemini
Your inner world has been rocked and shaken out of stagnation. You’re discovering memories from the past that make the present moment crystal clear. November is all about how you’ll apply your new insights to your daily life. It’s natural for you to be cerebral and forget that your body needs to catch up with all the internal healing that is taking place. Are there health issues you need to pay more attention to? Does your daily life support your body in ways that allow you more capacity to do your work? If not, figure out how you can include embodiment as part of your healing journey, dear Gemini.
Cancer
The eclipses have been occurring in your sign since summer of 2018 and have most likely brought deep renewal in your sense of self. There may be tension between your friends’ needs versus how you’d like to live your life. In short, live your life your way, dear Cancer. This month it’s all about slowing down and leaning into your joy and pleasure. Take a lingering pace to reflect on what brings you the thrills of bliss. Take art classes, get creative, go on romantic dates, have good sex – even if it’s just with yourself. Learn the art of enjoying your own company, with or without others. Your friends need not approve.
Leo
Hot gxrl summer seems so long ago, and truth be told, it has probably been hard to keep up with all the destabilizing changes taking place in your life. November’s longer nights bring your attention towards your home and family. This month is great for going back to therapy and spending time with (or away from, tbh) your fam. Events from your past resurface and this can either feel nostalgic or triggering. Whatever you do, making peace with what comes up will surely assist you in moving forward. Where you want to head in life may have taken some wild turns, but you’ll definitely feel more clear about it now more than ever. Do the work behind the scenes so you can put your best life forward.
Virgo
Generally your preferred pace is multi-tasking and go-at-the-speed-of-your-to-do-list. Just a friendly warning, you’ll likely find November to be super frustrating. It’s a forcefully slow one and a do-one-thing-at-a-time kind of speed. Miscommunications will probably happen., and you might want to give yourself more time for getting lost or missing your train stop. This month you’ll need to review the ways you get your message across. If people around you tend to misunderstand what you mean, perhaps it’s not a bad idea to figure out a different way to say things. November is shaping up to be a goldmine of “teachable moments”. Hopefully you can make use of it, however unimportant it may all seem at first.
Libra
I bet you’ve seen lots of career and home changes this past year, for better or worse. This month is a sort of continuation of this pattern because it will force you to look at the ways you earn your money. Do you feel stagnant in your current job? Do you feel like you need a refresh of your finances? This is a good month to budget and trim down your expenses. Perhaps you need to get a new day job that pays better. Or perhaps you need to work less. There will probably be some unexpected windfalls or expenses you didn’t plan for. Are you ready for these kinds of financial emergencies? The main message is, the less complicated your money situation is, the better you’ll be able to handle it. And if anyone can handle money moves (insert Cardi B voice), it is you dear Libra.
Scorpio
Happy season to you, dear Scorpio. The pressure is on to connect with yourself – inside and out, forward and backward, sideways and all around! It’s all about you this month. Your whole damn self – mind, body and heart. What aspect of yourself is changing? Are you feeling any resistance? Your relationships have probably gone through some transmutations in the last year. And I bet it has changed a lot of how you relate with/to yourself. Focus on strengthening your self-care foundations– perhaps it’s spending more time alone, journaling, doing skin care, taking care of your mental health, and doing some breath work. Whatever you do, take care of you. Starting from where you are will surely help you show up for whatever life throws at you.
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Sagittarius
You may not like what I’m about to say but November is all about getting a time out from socializing. Instead, spend some of your energy dealing with your internal world, perhaps a silent retreat or camping in the woods kind of scenario. Either way, you’ll likely feel the pull to turn inwards and have some solo time. Or it could actually just feel isolating. 🤷This is a good time to reflect on the loneliness that tugs at your heart strings. The past year has been so much expressing, performing and conveying… you’re probably exhausted. It’s only natural that there’s an ebb to your flow, dear Sagittarius. Resting doesn’t mean your life has taken a downturn.
Capricorn
The south node eclipses have been taking place in your sign, causing a purging effect. As a result, so much shedding of the self has been emerging for you in the past year. You may be feeling the urge to trim down your friend groups and circles. This is a sign that you’re truly outgrowing some spaces and you need to move onward and forward. This month is good for reflecting on the roles you play in your community and friendships. Get real with the shocking truths that come up to the surface. Say your thanks and farewells to the connections that do not excite you (and probably drain you tbh). Some relationships just have an expiry date and that’s okay. You may find yourself having more space for joy when you minimize your guilt-ridden-baggage, dear Capricorn.
Aquarius
The public eye is all on you. November is all about the work you do out in the world. As scary as it may be to be under scrutiny, you need to figure out how you can positively influence the public’s perception. Reassess and review your career goals and future direction. There probably have been some destabilizing and distressing events around home and family front in the last year. Perhaps you had to move and it’s been chaotic AF. With the spotlight on you this month, the pressure is high to perform. I think it’s okay to pull back a little so you can review your strategy moving forward. You are trying your very best dear Aquarius. Take a much deserved break. The world can and will wait.
Pisces
The yearning to travel is strong this month, dear Pisces. If you’re able to go away – good for you. If not, you’ll have to lean toward a more inner or local expansion. Find new ways to get excited by your immediate surroundings. Pick up a new gratitude or meditation practice. There’s probably a lesson somewhere under your nose that will teach you the meaning of your life. Your world has been so busy that you need to catch your breath. You’re probably feeling super existential and open to having your mind changed about what you believe in. With all the big career opportunities that have come your way this past year, it’s definitely a good time to integrate and process all the blessings that have emerged. Stay grateful, always.
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