Written by Deimante Lape
We start the month while still being in the Venus and Mercury Retrograde period, and on the 4th of November, Mercury will meet with the Sun at 12°10’ of Scorpio. This placement is also called Mercury Cazimi, and it’s a powerful moment for seeing beneath the surface, bringing hidden truths or unspoken thoughts into awareness. It favors deep conversations, honesty, and transformative realizations (also about ourselves!).
The New Moon of the month will take place in Scorpio, at 16°52’, and will be exact on the 9th of November 07:01 UT/GMT time. This New Moon will also form a wide square to the Mars-Jupiter conjunction in Leo. In the sign of Scorpio, this New Moon invites new beginnings and fresh starts related to intimacy, control, power, and release. The wide square adds intensity, courage, and perhaps an urge to act, so it might be a potentially powerful opportunity to commit to personal goals that are passionate, resourceful, and deeply meaningful. It may also be a time to take back control in certain areas of life (including shared resources), make important changes, or release fears. It seems that the discomfort we feel may become the very thing that motivates us.
On the 13th, Mercury turns direct in Scorpio, followed by Venus, in Libra on the 14th November. Matters involving communication, relationships and values may gradually begin to move forward. What has been under review can now be approached with a clearer sense of what needs to change.
On the 16th, we will have a powerful alignment of Mars, Jupiter and South Node, all at 25° of Leo. It seems that this conjunction may bring a surge of ambition, confidence, and big goals, possibly a willingness to take some risks. However, the South Node in the mix suggests that this energy will also have to be aligned spiritually, asking us to become more conscious of our ego and examine whether our ambitions are connected to something bigger than recognition or personal pride. This may also be an opportunity to release old patterns around attention, or the need to be seen.
On the 22nd of November we enter Sagittarius season, and the atmosphere shifts toward expansion, optimism, and a desire for greater freedom. We may feel encouraged to explore, search for meaning, and open ourselves to new perspectives, reconnecting with a sense of possibility.
In the final week of November, we will have some more notable astrological events. On the 24th, there’s a Full Moon in Gemini 02°19’, exact at 14:53 UT/GMT time and it will also conjunct Uranus, the planet of sudden change, rebellion, and unexpectedness. This Full Moon seems to act on the informational/mental level and it may bring the culmination of ideas or conversations that have been developing. Conjunct Uranus, it adds an element of surprise, and potentially sudden insights that may be impossible to ignore. Curiosity and flexibility might be just the right strategy during this time.
The next day, on the 25th, Mars will enter Virgo, turning our attention towards practical tasks, problem-solving and the refinement of our skills. The transit may inspire us to tackle difficult tasks, organize our physical spaces, turn ideas into tangible results. High standards may become more prominent during this time, but it will be important to be mindful of not becoming overly critical or creating unnecessary tension over small details.
Lastly, we end the month with the Uranus-Pluto trine on the 29th. This is the second exact trine between these two planets during the 2026 – 2028 period. Generally, this trine in air signs may support liberation and collective possibilities related to thinking, communication, and technology, also opening the door to new ideas and perceptions. Uranus can bring innovation, experimentation, and a desire for freedom, while Pluto works on a deeper level, transforming structures and patterns that have become outdated. Together, their trine may highlight a collective possibility of embracing new ways of thinking without necessarily having to force change.
Written by Deimante Lape. Deimante has completed all 9 Faculty modules and passed the Certificate and Intermediate Exams, and is currently working on the Advanced Exam. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and has a consulting practice. You can find out more about her work at www.storyinyourstars.com or on Instagram at @storyinyourstars.
