Welcome to your November 2023 forecast! Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….
SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21) Well, we know the backdrop of the world is awful and stressful, but November is actually a powerful month for you. There is a lot of Scorpio energy in the sky—Sun, Mars, and Mercury– and all that Scorpio at some point lines up with the planets in your opposite sign Taurus. So November begins with the Scorpio Sun opposing Jupiter for a few days, bringing a sense of completion, the end of one cycle and the beginning of something new. If there is something you need to let go of, release your fierce Scorpio grip and let it go. The start of the month also has Venus in Virgo opposing Neptune, and let’s hope it brings a dose of humanistic feeling to our planet. On the 8th the Venus enters Libra and quickly makes an angle to the Sun, reminding you of your values. Then things get very interesting on the powerful Scorpio new moon on the 13th which involves a line-up of Mars and Uranus. Focus your prodigious will on freedom and stir the pot of change. The Mars-Uranus angle lasts a few days, and everyone’s nerves will be frayed. Use all your strategies to stay calm. Mars moves in tandem with the Sun all the way til the 26th. The Sun remains in Scorpio til the 22nd, and Mars til the 24th, so it is a good time for you to focus on manifesting some of your goals. The Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd, still paired with Mars, but they both run into an angle to Saturn. This is a potent combination, allowing you to put meat on the bones of your goals and create a workable structure. The 27th brings a full moon in Gemini, and that is a very convivial lunation, with lots of interchange. Mercury in Sag makes an angle to Neptune, bringing the spiritual awareness and inspiration, the “substance of we feeling.” Of course, you might be a space cadet and overcook the turkey. The month ends with Venus in Libra approaching a square to Pluto, and we hope it knocks some loving-kindness into the world….
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21) The global dynamics continue to be intense, but the planetary energies are shifting as we move into the Scorpio/Sag period. First, the month begins with the Sun in Scorpio opposing Jupiter for a few days, bringing a sense of completion to a project you have been focused on. Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune at the start of November, and you’re wrestling with some confusion about finances. Deep breaths. Your ruling planet Jupiter wants you to trust the universe. On the 8th Venus enters Libra and makes a quick angle to the Sun, so let Venus in Libra help you be more forgiving of yourself and others. The powerful Scorpio new moon falls on the 13th, and it’s a wild one, lining up exactly with Mars and Uranus. Expect the unexpected, expect drama, and a lot of confrontational energy. Lay low and use this new moon to focus on some innovative and exciting plans. Mars is paired up with the Sun for almost two weeks, first in Scorpio and then even a few days into your sign of Sagittarius. You will be busy and doing more than even your usual Sagittarian levels of activity. The Sun enters Sag on the 22nd and immediately makes an angle to Saturn in Pisces. Mars is coming up right behind the Sun, and moves into Sag on the 24th, bringing us a Sun-Saturn-Mars-Venus combo platter. Hmm. It is a good time to work hard in a shared effort and focus on creating a viable structure that reflects your core values. Make sure you have fun though, since Saturn on the Sun might dampen your Sagittarian enthusiasm a tad. And, be sure to pay attention to where your body is in space, since Sun-Mars can be accident -prone! The Gemini full moon occurs on the 27th, still with a Saturn-Mars vibe, so be mindful of your words and that well-known Sag problem of putting our feet in our mouths…. But at the same time Mercury in Sag squares Neptune for some inspiration and compassion. As the month ends, Venus in Libra inches closer to a square to Pluto, helping you make some commitments.
CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19) Well, the world continues to be rockin’ and rollin’ with high drama, sorry to say, but there are some bright spots. November begins with a pretty angle between the Scorpio Sun and Jupiter in Taurus. You are bringing some project to completion, and it’s time to move on to the next chapter. Trust the process. Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune at the same time so be careful of hanging on to the past. By the 8th Venus enters Libra, crossing the earth axis along with the Scorpio Sun, and reminds you to stay true to your values. Things get very interesting on the powerful Scorpio new moon on the 13th, when the Sun and moon line up exactly with Mars and Uranus. Whoa! Put on your seat belt. Mars and Uranus are a potent and rebellious combination. People will be feisty and perhaps resistant to your Capricornian good sense, so try not to get provoked. Mars in Scorpio pairs up with the Sun for a significant stretch this month, moving together even when they enter Sag, bringing lots of busy-ness and activity. It’s a good time to move some goals into reality, especially once the Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd and joins up with Saturn. In fact, there is quite a pile up of the Sag Sun with Mars, Venus, and Saturn. You will be able to lay a foundation and set up a structure to hold your plans going forward. Just make sure you let the Sagittarian energy lighten you up a bit so it doesn’t feel like a slog. The Gemini full moon falls on the 27th, and it’s a talk-y lunation. With Mars and Saturn in the picture everyone will have a thin skin. Let the Mercury Neptune opposition help you not take things personally but chalk it up to the state of the world…
AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 9) The world is a hot mess, but you didn’t need your astrologer to tell you that. We are in the month of Scorpio, and with so many planets in Scorpio and Taurus, your Aquarius self is getting a bit tweaked—not in a bad way. For example, November begins with the Scorpio Sun opposite Jupiter in Taurus, a transit of completion, of cycles ending and beginning. So let go of what you no longer need and keep moving. Meanwhile Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune and so you might be feeling nostalgic and have a hard time letting go—do it anyway. On the 8th Venus enters Libra and makes a pretty angle to the Sun so be sure you are in alignment with your core values. Then things get very interesting indeed on the Scorpio new moon on the 13th which lines up perfectly with Mars and Uranus. Hold onto your hat! That is a volatile and rebellious combination. If you are feeling restricted by anything in your life, you will be eager to bust out. Keep in mind that people’s nerves will be jangley and edgy, so stay chill and avoid confrontation. After the new moon, the Sun and Mars move together in tandem for a solid couple of weeks, mostly in Scorpio until they move into Sagittarius. While in Scorpio that is a forceful combination, and so you will be bringing your will to bear on something. On the 22nd the Sun enters Sagittarius and immediately squares Saturn in Pisces, with Mars and Venus getting into the act. It’s time to really concretize your goals and turn them into reality, but make sure you have some fun while you do that! The Gemini full moon falls on the 27th, and it is a talk-y, convivial one. With Saturn and Mars involved, watch for sharp tongues. Mercury and Neptune make an angle at the same time, inspiring connection and creative expression.
PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19) Wow, yes, the world is a s—tshow, and that continues into November, I am afraid. But there are some good things happening too. At the start of November the Scorpio Sun opposes Jupiter or a few days, while Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune in your sign. This is an energy of completion, change, the turning of the wheel of fate. So while something big might be coming to fruition, you are also experiencing a poignant sense of loss, of letting go. By the 8th Venus makes a nice angle to the Sun and you get in touch with the importance of connections and relationships. But we aren’t even at the interesting part yet! The 13th brings a potent new moon in Scorpio which lines up quite perfectly with Mars and Uranus. This new moon, always powerful, will be extra wild with Mars and Uranus stirring it up. Mars and Uranus pack a punch and bring an energy of rebelliousness. Shields up—people might be confrontational. Then Mars and the Sun move away from Uranus but march in tandem for nearly two weeks, making you focused on goals and getting things done. The Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd and immediately makes an angle to Saturn in your sign. Mars is right on the Sun’s tail, and Venus gets into the mix too. This is an interesting combination that inspires making those goals and desires concrete, creating a workable structure based on shared values. That’s kinda nice, right? Then here comes the Gemini full moon on the 27th, sparking lots of conversation and conviviality, but the Mars-Saturn influence might make people thin-skinned and testy. Take cover in the Mercury angle to Neptune in Pisces, inspiring compassion and a sense of humanism.
ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19) The world is a mess, thanks to Saturn and Pluto. The planetary energies are always changing, and this season of Scorpio and Sagittarius brings a lot of change our way. November begins with a nice opposition between the Scorpio Sun and Jupiter, signifying transition and completion. Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune at the same time so you might have some resistance to Jupiter’s change in the form of emotional attachment. But by the 8th Venus enters Libra and makes a sweet angle to the Sun, so be sure to stay grounded in your values. Things get interesting with the always potent Scorpio new moon which falls on the 13th. This one is really ramped up because it falls exactly with Mars and Uranus. Yowza! That is some wild and crazy and kind of confrontational energy! Mars and the Sun pull away from the opposition to Uranus but march side by side for almost two weeks, inspiring you to try to force your will onto things. Umm, you might want to restrain that impulse… The Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd and usually would lighten up the energy a bit but the Sag Sun immediately squares Saturn, and Mars is not far behind. Venus is involved too. What a pileup! It is a great aspect for applying your will to make a concrete structure in some sort of shared effort with others. Be sure to have some fun – it’s not all work! Then here comes the Gemini full moon on the 27th, a talky moon if there ever were one. The Saturn -Mars energy will give the conviviality some sharp edges. Mercury in Sag squares Neptune at the same time so try to transcend the personal and see the big picture.
TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20) We know the world is a hot mess thanks to Saturn and Pluto, and that continues into this month. Sorry! But we are in the season of Scorpio, your opposite sign, so all the Scorpio and Taurus action this month has a significant impact on you. It starts right at the top of November when the Scorpio Sun opposes Jupiter in Taurus for a few days, bringing completion and transition. A new cycle is beginning, and you might not be ready for it. Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune at the same time, so you may just want to hang on to this old project or practice. Nuh-uh, gotta let it go. By the 8th Venus enters Libra and makes a nice pass over the Scorpio Sun, grounding you in your core values of interrelatedness. Things get interesting on the Scorpio new moon on the 13th, when the Sun and Moon line up quite perfectly with Mars and Uranus. This is quite a contentious, rebellious energy, so if you are feeling constrained in some part of your life, you will need to get free. This new moon will also help you focus your will. Keep in mind that Mars and the Sun pull past Uranus but march together for a solid two weeks. You are busy busy busy and wanting to focus and exert your will onto your goals. Go for it. The Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd and immediately squares Saturn but pulls in Mars and Venus. Hmm, interesting. You will be able to harness these energies into an earthy, structured plan — god knows you love that—grounded in values and shared purpose. You’re gonna get some stuff done ! Have fun with it though, and allow the Sagittarian energy to bring more hope and enthusiasm to the picture. The Gemini full moon falls on the 27th, a very talk-y full moon, and with Saturn and Mars in the mix people’s words could sting. However, Mercury in Sag squares Neptune at the same time, so let your creative insight bubble up and channel lots of loving-kindness.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) We know the world is a wreck and that it weighs heavily on you, but the planetary energies are shifting so anything is possible. Soon we will be in the liberating season of Sagittarius, your opposite sign. November begins with the Scorpio Sun opposite Jupiter for a few days, bringing the turning of the wheel of fate. You are acutely aware of the cycles of life, of gain and loss. It is the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune at the same time, so you are hanging on perhaps than you need to. Let Jupiter help you let go. By the 8th Venus moves into Libra and makes a sweet little pass over the Scorpio Sun, reminding you of who you are and who you belong to. Things get wild on the Scorpio new moon on the 13th when Mars and Uranus line up exactly with the Sun and Moon. Mars is in Scorpio and you will want to force your will in some way and free yourself from something or someone that is holding you back. Mars and Uranus are a rebellious combination. Then Mars and the Sun pull away from Uranus but move as a pair for the next couple of weeks, making you antsy and busy and… active. It’s a good time to for movement of any kind, and for moving forward on some goals. The Sun enters your opposite sign of Sagittarius on the 22nd and immediately squares Saturn in Pisces and pulls Mars and Venus into the mix. You might feel stymied and somewhat weighed down, but you can use this energy to create a solid Saturnian structure around your goals, and be sure that you are working with others for a shared purpose. Have some fun while you’re at it! Get ready for the November 27 full moon in Gemini, a convivial and conversational moon, but the Saturn Mars influence will give you a thin skin. Mercury in Sag squares Neptune at the same time, so focus on creative and meditative practices and avoid debate.
CANCER (JUNE 21- JULY 21) November is interesting and quite complicated. We know the world is in a bad way, and sad to say, that continues this month. However, other dynamics are also at play, thank god. The month begins with a nice few days of the Sun in Scorpio opposing Jupiter, bringing a sense of completion. One cycle is ending, and another beginning. At the same time Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune so you may have a bit of trouble letting go of the old cycle. Don’t be too nostalgic for it—Jupiter wants you to open up to what’s coming. By the 8th Venus enters Libra and makes a quick pass over the Scorpio Sun, and that should allow you to move into your next phase, reminding you of your present -day connections and relationships. Things get volatile around the Scorpio new moon on the 13th because Mars and Uranus are exactly lined up with the Sun and Moon. This can be a contentious and rebellious energy, so you want to be sure to lay low and avoid conflict. Then Mars in Scorpio and the Scorpio Sun move away from Uranus but continue to move in tandem, so you are able to focus your will on what you really want. Use this energy to move on some of your goals. The Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd and immediately squares Saturn in Pisces and also pulls in Mars and Venus. Wow—what a pileup! This combination delivers a very big reality check but also helps you realize your goals in concrete terms. The Mars and Venus piece bring satisfaction and a sense of shared purpose, so this is overall a positive transit. Then the Gemini full moon falls on the 27th, a full moon that is all about communication and connection. However, the Saturn-Mars influence will make you thin-skinned, exaggerated by the Mercury-Neptune opposition at the same time. Focus on loving-kindness.
LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21) November is intense, as you can imagine, with the world a very hot mess. It is also a powerful month for you because all the Scorpio and Taurus action interacts with Leo in a provocative way. So get ready. November begins with the Scorpio Sun opposing Jupiter in Taurus, signifying the turning of the wheel of fate, the natural shifts in cycles of life and loss. At the same time, Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune, and so you feel like you are in an altered state, as if the time-space continuum has just melted. All you can do is go with it. By the 8th Venus enters Libra and makes a quick pass over the Scorpio Sun, and you are able to ground yourself in real time and in real present-day relationships. Then things get crazy around the Scorpio new moon on the 13th, when Mars and Uranus line up with the Sun and Moon. This new moon will pack a punch since Mars and Uranus bring some very intense rebellious and surprising energy. Lay low and avoid conflict. Then the Sun and Mars, both in Scorpio, pull away from the angle to Uranus, but move as a pair for a solid two weeks. This energy of action helps you focus and get things done. It is a good time to work on some goals. Then the Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd and immediately squares Saturn in Pisces but also pulls in Mars and Venus. Huh. This is an interesting combination that slows you down, allowing you to put some meat on the bones of your goals, with Mars-Venus satisfaction and shared purpose. Whatever you’re doing, you’re not doing alone. Then the Gemini full moon lands on the 27th, always a talk-y one but this time the talk can be dicey with Saturn and Mars involved. You have a thinner skin than you realize and people may not be careful with their words. At the same time Mercury in Sag opposes Neptune so the focus needs to be on compassion rather than on who is right…
VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21) Well, we know the world is a wreck, and sad to say, that continues into November. But– we are in the season of Scorpio and Sagittarius, bringing very different energies to the planet. So, November begins with the Scorpio Sun opposite Jupiter in Taurus, signifying change and completion. It is a good time for you to fulfill a long-standing dream. Jupiter is also the turning of the wheel of fate, so it also brings an awareness of life cycles that can be poignant. You are very aware that you are entering a new phase, and that awareness comes with some emotion and even nostalgia and trepidation. After all, Venus is in Virgo at the top of the month and opposes Neptune, ramping up the poignancy. This combination is also wonderful for creative inspiration. By the 8th Venus moves into Libra and makes a quick transit over the Scorpio Sun, grounding you in the present and helping you move into your next phase. Things get challenging around the Scorpio new moon on the 13th when Mars and Uranus line up with the Sun and Moon. Uh oh, this is an intense combination of polarization and rebelliousness, difficult for the planet but perhaps liberating for you personally. If there is any place in your life where you are feeling stuck, you will get clear about getting free. Then the Scorpio Sun and Mars pull away from Uranus but move as a pair for the next two weeks, allowing you to really focus your will and drive. It is a good time to work on some goals. On the 22nd the Sun enters Sagittarius and immediately squares Saturn in Pisces, slowing you down a bit. But Venus and Mars get involved in this angle, and this powerful combination allows you to put a concrete structure around a plan or project in a way that brings satisfaction and a sense of shared purpose. Then the Gemini full moon falls on the 27th, and it is a very interactive, talk-y full moon. The Saturn – Mars dynamics could make it contentious. Mercury in Sag squares Neptune at the same time, so focus on compassion and try not to be reactive to the need some people have to be right.
LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21) The world is a big, painful, very hot mess, thanks to Saturn and Pluto and it is weighing on you mightily. But keep in mind that planetary energies are always changing, and this season of Scorpio and Sagittarius brings a lot of change our way. November begins with an opposition between the Scorpio Sun and Jupiter, signifying the turning of the wheel of fate and making you very aware of the cycles of life and loss. Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune at the same time so you are feeling a lot of poignancy right now. But by the 8th Venus enters your sign of Libra and makes a sweet angle to the Sun, so you will feel more grounded in real time and in present-day relationships. Things get wild with the always potent Scorpio new moon which falls on the 13th. This one is particularly intense and unpredictable because it falls exactly with Mars and Uranus. That is some wild and crazy and rebellious energy, scary for the planet but potentially clarifying for you personally. If there is something holding you back, you will know how to get free. Mars and the Sun pull away from the opposition to Uranus but march in tandem for almost two weeks, allowing you to get a lot done and be very focused. The Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd and the Sag Sun immediately squares Saturn and pulls in Mars and Venus. Whaaaaat? Well, you will be somewhat slowed down by it but in a good way. Saturn will help you create a concrete structure or plan in a satisfying way that involves shared effort and goals. Have some fun with it, too– it’s not all work! Then here comes the Gemini full moon on the 27th, a talky moon if there ever were one. But the Saturn -Mars energy will give the conviviality some sharp edges, so watch out for people being thoughtless. Mercury in Sag squares Neptune at the same time so channel a lot of loving kindness and patience with your fellow two-legged beings…
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