November 1, 2026 — After October’s deep excavation, the astrology of November helps us soften and lighten our loads. October’s Scorpionic retrogrades pulled us into our shadows and fears, eliciting confrontations and relational resets that have been fruitful, though difficult to manage. Now, Venus forms her first truly supportive aspect in months—a slow, generous sextile to buoyant Jupiter that colors nearly the entire month. Mars sextiles Venus too, helping to repair schisms while sparking healthy passion. In the background, Uranus and Pluto continue their trine, steadily fueling the radical changes that we’ve already begun.

On November 13, celebration is in order as Mercury and Venus station direct on the same day. After weeks of review, reckoning, introspection, and deep reorganization, we are finally returning to forward motion. We now know much more about who and what we value, and most importantly, what we need to release. From November 14 to 16, Mars, Jupiter, and the South Node form a triple conjunction in Leo. Outwardly, this alignment calls leadership into question. Inwardly, it inspires us to act with greater certainty as we let the past fall away.

The Gemini Full Moon on November 24 sits right on top of Uranus, electrifying the final week of the month. Truth surfaces quickly, perhaps in conversations we don’t see coming. The next day, Mars enters Virgo, beginning his journey in the sign where he will station retrograde early next year. After jolts of insight, we are ready to get to work. We are applying increased precision and care in determining our next steps.

November is a month of gradual momentum. It’s as though we’ve surrendered to the falling leaves and the fact that we’ve been laid bare. After examining ourselves honestly and somewhat painfully—and undergoing tremendous inner work—we can finally see where we’re going.

NOVEMBER 2026 TRANSITS

VENUS SEXTILE JUPITER

On November 4, Venus retrograde, at 24° Libra, sextiles Jupiter at 24° Leo. Since September, Venus has moved through difficult terrain, opposing Chiron and squaring Pluto before turning retrograde. Now she's finally receiving real support. Because Venus slows down toward her station, this sextile lingers far longer than usual, blessing us for much of the month. Our hearts are reopening. We are remembering that while healing requires a certain amount of leaning into our pain, it's also about allowing ourselves to be held, celebrated, and loved. What joy are we now ready to receive?

MERCURY CAZIMI

On November 4, Mercury retrograde meets the Sun at 12° Scorpio—this is called a cazimi. Mercury sits in the heart of the Sun, beginning a new cycle. Insights click from our introspection or perhaps from messages we receive externally. A conversation, dream, or passing remark may hold the missing piece. It's important to listen closely, especially to what we once overlooked.

NEW MOON IN SCORPIO

A Scorpio New Moon forms on November 9, squaring its traditional ruler, Mars, in Leo. Tension is present, and conflict may arise. But Mars and the Sun are in mutual reception, each in a sign ruled by the other, which means the friction is beneficial, sparking us into needed action, passion, and initiation. With Mars also sextile Venus and approaching Jupiter, we can plant intentions with real conviction behind them, especially pertaining to our relationships. Scorpio requires honesty. What do we truly desire? Are we brave enough to claim it?

MERCURY AND VENUS STATION DIRECT

On November 13, Mercury stations direct at 5° Scorpio while Venus stations at 22° Libra. Two personal planets are turning direct on the same day, emphasizing the shift. Venus has been retrograde since early October, Mercury since late October. Together they've drawn us into the underworld of our relationships, values, and old patterns and stories. We've sat with what is uncomfortable and hopefully taken responsibility where we once assigned blame. Now the period of review is complete. We are still moving slowly until both planets clear their shadow zones in December, but the direction has changed, and we are ready to walk forward.

MARS CONJUNCT JUPITER AND THE SOUTH NODE

From November 14 to 16, Mars joins Jupiter and the South Node in a potent triple conjunction at 26° Leo, all while sextiling Venus in Libra. Mars and Jupiter together bring confidence, enthusiasm, and the courage to take risks. The South Node adds a karmic quality, encouraging us to release old patterns of pride, performance, and seeking validation. We now have the energy to act on what Venus retrograde has revealed, and the permission to shed whatever no longer feels aligned. On the world stage, leadership may display inflated ego, but this is also the start of a process of recalibration. Ego is spilling out in dramatic expressions, while Venus, now renewed in the sign of justice, is beginning to restore balance, empathy, and compassion.

SUN ENTERS SAGITTARIUS

On November 22, the Sun enters Sagittarius. We are shifting our eyes from Scorpio's deep, introspective navel-gazing toward the horizon. The focus is now on faith, adventure, and meaning. As Thanksgiving arrives in the US on November 26, our gratitude feels genuine, rooted in everything we've survived and learned this year. Through pain and loss, we learn to appreciate and love what's before us.

FULL MOON IN GEMINI

A Gemini Full Moon forms on November 24 conjunct Uranus. This is an electric, unpredictable lunation. The Moon is also trining Pluto and sextiling Neptune, activating all three outer planets, while squaring Mars at the final degree of Leo. Revelations may come suddenly. Something said or heard may change things in an instant. Uranus shows us the future that wants to emerge, and the planets are asking us to step toward it without apology. What possibilities unfold when we start living and stop explaining ourselves?

MARS ENTERS VIRGO

On November 25, Mars enters Virgo. Our drive becomes practical, focused, and precise. This is a beautiful time to organize, repair, and improve. Mars will station retrograde in Virgo in January 2027 and remain in and out of the sign for many months. What we begin now is the first chapter of a long story about work, health, and the rhythms of our daily lives.

NOVEMBER 2026 ASPIRATION

As light returns to our hearts, may we honor and integrate everything we've unearthed. May we move forward with less to lose and less to fear, and more courage to embrace what we truly believe and desire.

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