November’s astrology operates with the sleight-of-hand of a master illusionist. While we’re looking at one hand (the one holding the major cosmic headlines like Pluto’s entrance to Aquarius), the other hand (filled with pre-retrograde shadows) is orchestrating the true show.
We’ve been stewing in Mars’ pre-retrograde shadow since October 4 and on November 7, Mercury enters its shadow as well. While these influences encourage us to be extra mindful of what we say and do, life now seems intent on pulling us into situations that test our self-restraint. How we behave in the heat of the moment may not be a reflection of our best selves. If you don't want to revisit today's drama tomorrow, act accordingly. November's storylines won’t be tied up until next year.
NOTABLE TRANSITS
November 2/3 – Mercury enters Sagittarius: philosophical speculation reigns under this candid Mercury. Yet, if you want substantive answers, you must ask the right questions.
November 3/4 – Mars enters Leo: pursuing our passions is rocket fuel for our confidence. Act upon the urges of your heart, not your ego.
November 11/12 – Venus enters Capricorn: loyalty and devotion are relationship requisites during this three-and-a-half-week transit. Love language: quality time.
November 15/16 – Saturn is Direct: having completed its four-month + retrograde in Pisces, Saturn calls us to rise to an occasion and take up a briefly spurned mantle with renewed maturity.
November 19/20 – Pluto enters Aquarius: where it will remain until 2044.
November 21/22 – Sun enters Sagittarius: Sagittarius season offers us optimism and vision. It also exacerbates stubborn streaks. Keep your expectations and your attitude in check.
November 25/26 – Mercury is Retrograde: Mercury’s eighteen-day backslide demands that we re-examine brash claims and dogmatic assumptions. YOUR truth may not be the WHOLE truth.
