Welcome to Scorpio season, our annual descent into the underworld where we get to examine and catalog all of the things that make us uncomfortable. See, that’s Scorpio’s job, to dig into the tender areas and reveal the hidden. Scorpio is alchemy, magic, transformation, and our connection to the astral plane. It’s not any coincidence that Halloween coincides with the Sun’s journey through the eighth sign of the zodiac; the ancients knew that this is a time of the year when the veil between this side and the other is thin.

One of the areas of focus this Scorpio season is health, wellness, order, service, and purity. With Mars in Virgo for much of the Sun’s time in Scorpio, we’re digging into our psychological health, releasing fears, and getting real about intimacy, trust, wealth, and power. But Mars will arrive in Libra on November 12, a sign that it’s traditionally not comfortable in. The rest of the month will put an emphasis on negotiation, dialogue, relationship, collaboration, and finding a common ground.

Another major player this month will be Saturn square Neptune, a longer term aspect that has been building ever since Saturn arrived in Sagittarius in September. If Saturn in Sagittarius brings up questions of faith, then Neptune in Pisces touches on something intangibly beyond — spirituality, mysticism, and oneness with everyone and everything. Our quest to define (Saturn) what we believe in (Sagittarius) will kick into high gear this month when we run up against Neptune’s sensitivity and realization that maybe we can never really define the infinite. Plus, what are we willing to sacrifice for the greater good?

Speaking of Neptune, the planet will turn direct on November 18, flooding the collective with themes of spiritual longing, compassion, and illusions. We may feel extra intuitive, artistic, or feel a need to escape. Try not to drink your Neptune. Meditation, prayer, and quiet acts of service will be a better outlet.

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DATES TO NOTE: 11/2 Mercury enters Scorpio, Venus conjunct Mars; 11/3 Jupiter opposite Chiron; 11/5 Sun sextile Pluto; 11/6 Mercury trine Neptune; 11/8 Venus enters Libra; 11/9 Sun trine Chiron; 11/10 Mercury sextile Pluto; 11/11 Scorpio New Moon 19 degrees; 11/12 Mars enters Libra, Mercury trine Chiron; 11/13 Mercury sextile Jupiter, Venus sextile Saturn; 11/18 Neptune direct; 11/20 Mercury enters Sagittarius, Venus square Pluto; 11/22 Sun enters Sagittarius; 11/23 Venus opposite Uranus; 11/24 Mars sextile Saturn; 11/25 Gemini Full Moon 3 degrees, Mercury sextile Mars, Mercury square Neptune; 11/26 Saturn square Neptune; 11/28 Chiron direct; 11/29 Sun conjunct Saturn, Sun square Neptune.

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Aries

Working hard? Breaking a sweat? A planetary pile up in Virgo made October all about the daily grind, from checking things off your to-do list to getting your life organized. But this month you’ll be coming to the end of the marathon. On November 12, when Mars arrives in Libra, life will turn toward relationships, collaboration, and other people. Note that on paper Aries is generally better working on its own and taking the lead, but this month (and next) will teach you the art of finding consensus as well as the value of diplomacy. Are you up for the challenge? November will also be a month when relationships will be highlighted for you, especially when Venus arrives in Libra on November 8. But a couple of bumpy aspects to Pluto and Uranus on November 20–23 could shift the narrative dramatically. Looking to the Scorpio New Moon on November 11, you’ll be opening a lunar month centered on finance — wealth, debt, credit, investments — as well as secrets, intimacy, emotions, and anything that goes on behind closed doors. With Mars, the ruler of the new moon, in a sensitive placement in your chart, you may feel like you’re both wrapping something up and starting something new. This could be with a collaborator as well as a romantic partner. Don’t hold back; something will need to be revealed. Also, the new moon will activate the solar eclipse from March 20, 2015. There may be a flashback to that time this month. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Banking, finance, debt, investments, legacies, taxes, secrets, intimacy, transformation, rebirth, work, health, wellness, colleagues, projects, organization, relationships, partnerships, collaboration, foreign travel, the neighborhood, communication, thinking, writing, learning, class, siblings.

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Taurus

November is Scorpio season and Scorpio just so happens to be your relationship sign. What does this mean? For the next few weeks the Sun will shine a light on the people in your life — your collaborators, co-conspirators, and even romantic partners. And it’s not just relationships getting highlighted. With Venus and Mars joining up November 2, you’ll be starting the month off on a playful, romantic note. In fact, the past month or so has brought its share of fun and celebration, but when Venus switches signs on November 8 followed by Mars on November 12, life will shift gears toward getting organized, disciplined, and even buckling down on a project. Use the rest of November to turn your attention toward health and wellness as well. Eat right, go for walks in nature, and make an appointment for an annual check up. Lest you think the rest of November will be all work and no play, the new moon on November 11 will open up a new lunar centered on relationships. If you are seeing someone, a new chapter will unfold. If you are single and looking to meet someone, this may be a time when you meet someone new. But with Mars hanging out at the final degree of Virgo, there will be a strong theme of wrapping something up or making a decision about a romance. Something new can’t begin until something old has been dealt with. Additionally, Venus will make a couple of bumpy aspects to Pluto and Uranus on November 20–22. These may be a couple of stressful days. Make sure you step up your self care game. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Relationships, partnership, collaboration, marriage, romance, play, leisure, creativity, performance, art, children, organization, projects, health, wellness, transformation, evolution, change, income, values, money, material stability, security.

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Gemini

Ever since Neptune arrived in Pisces back in 2012, you’ve been in a longer phase in your life when everything you think you know to be true has been picked apart, grain by grain, by Neptune’s powerful waters. Maybe this has been a bit of a confusing time, especially if you’re born in the first week or so of Gemini. The whole point of Neptune is to open you up to something greater, to purify, to redeem, to reconnect you to the divine. This has been understandably a little unnerving for a sign who is used to analytical thinking. Keep this in mind because Neptune will turn direct on November 18, infusing the month with its dream like energy. You may feel more sensitive, intuitive, or even tired as a result. Just remember — this is a time in your life that is more about feeling than thinking. In other news, the planetary pile up that has been going on in the home and family area of your chart will finally start to shift this month. Was October a bit noisy on the home front? Venus and Mars will move onto to Libra on November 8 and 12 respectively, activating your chart’s sector of fun, play, creativity, self expression, romance, and children. You may have a lot to celebrate this month, but there will be work to do, too — especially once Mercury changes signs on November 2. After spending two months in Libra, you’ll finally feel like you’re gaining new ground; Mercury in Scorpio will feel like a breath of fresh air, albeit a little more serious and focused. Use November to start a project, get organized, and get to the bottom of a mystery. Don’t forget — the Gemini Full Moon on November 25 will put you in the spotlight. Get ready. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Surrender, intuition, compassion, forgiveness, truth, meaning, spirituality, feeling, home, family, roots, connection, foundation, play, leisure, creativity, self expression, art, romance, confidence, health, wellness, work, organization, spotlight.

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Cancer

October was kind of rocky, wasn’t it? Thank god for Scorpio, the sign that teaches you how to let loose, have fun, be creative, and be wild. You could use a little fun, right? That said, once Venus and Mars pull into the bottom of your chart on November 8 and 12 respectively, you’ll feel the tide pulling you inward and closer to home. As a Cancer, you need time in the home and time to quietly regroup. This will be one of the times in the year when you feel secluded from the world with an urge to nest. Note that Mars in this sensitive part of your chart can be a bit noisy — the last thing you need now. Maybe you’re gearing up for a move, looking to make home improvements, or have a neighbor hammering at all hours. Family will also take center stage; you may feel a strong impulse to connect with loved ones this month. The new moon on November 11 will put you between worlds, wrapping up one part of your life and preparing for the next season. When Mars enters Libra the next day, it will be go time. Keep an eye on the days around November 20–22. Venus will make a couple of edgy aspects to Pluto and Uranus. And, seeing how Venus is your planet of home and family, you may be looking at a major change or shift in gears. The full moon on November 25 may feel like the end of an era. With an opposition to Saturn, this may coincide with a major milestone for you, a serious look at diet, nutrition, habits, and releasing something that no longer works for you. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Self expression, creativity, fun, art, leisure, performance, children, romance, home, family, roots, connection, transformation, change, release, retreat, spirituality, reflection, diet, health, wellness, nutrition.

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Leo

As Leo you’re ruled by the Sun. Each zodiac month is like a new season, a time when you explore a new archetype like an actor takes on a role. When the Sun is in Scorpio, you feel a need to pull back from the world and spend time in private with your closest loved ones. There’s an air of mystery to you as well. With that in mind, November will be a natural time for you to nest, tend to your roots, and pull at the threads of memory. But instead of quiet reflection this month, Venus and Mars’s arrival in Libra on November 8 and 12 respectively will turn up the buzz in your life. You may have appointments around town or spending more time than usual in a car or on public transportation. New and important information may arrive around those dates as well. Seeing how Venus is your career planet, you may hear professional news or need to make a short business trip. The new moon on November 11 will open up a new chapter in home and family. You may be thinking about a move or making changes to the home, one that has been a long time coming. Or, you may finally get the information you’ve been needing, one that will shed light on a mystery or something unknown in the family. Looking ahead, when Venus tangles with Pluto and Uranus from November 20–22, you may have a major decision to make in your career. What changes are you willing to make? Where do you need to evolve? What is the most authentic expression of your ambitions, your place in the world? The full moon on November 25 will bring a decision about the future. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Privacy, seclusion, family, home, foundation, roots, memories, connection, nostalgia, secrets, movement, transportation, the neighborhood, siblings, travel, trips, communication, writing, learning, classes, workshops, career, direction, ambitions, status, friends, community, the future, hopes, dreams.

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Virgo

Virgo, you’ve had a lot of cosmic visitors lately in the form of Venus, Mars, and Jupiter; October wasn’t exactly a dull month as a result. If you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed, note that Venus followed by Mars will move onto new territory on November 8 and 12 respectively, shifting focus toward stability, security, money, and what you value. In short, November will be a month to get back to basics, to what really matters, but not before Mars and Venus link up on November 2. You may have something important to say, want to get your ideas out there, or stepping up into the spotlight in some way. The following day Mercury, your planetary ruler and guide, will finally gain new ground and enter the sign of Scorpio after two months in Libra. (By comparison, Mercury usually spends two weeks in a sign.) The first half of November will be about movement — from cars, trains, and airplanes — to information, writing, and communication. It may be a busy time as a result. The new moon on November 11 will bring new ideas to the forefront. Then, on November 20, Mercury will arrive in Sagittarius and commence two weeks focused on home, family, connections, roots, and memories. That said, if you spent September and October working hard, the Gemini Full Moon on November 25 will be your moment to get recognized for your hard work. Falling in your career sign, the full moon will bring a major milestone, an urgency to define your role in the world, or maybe even a reality check. The full moon will aspect Saturn as well; there will be a push to show what you know and demonstrate your authority. No slacking off. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Vitality, energy, action, work, ideas, movement, classes, workshops, learning, thinking, writing, communication, travel, trips, stability, material security, money, income, possessions, home, family, foundation, career, status, reputation, recognition, milestone.

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Libra

With Mars and Libra tucked away in Virgo, the last sign of your chart, you spent October hard at work away from the world. It may even have been a bit exhausting as Mars in Virgo is known for its workaholic tendencies, but once Venus and Mars arrive in Libra on November 8 and 12 respectively, you’ll be switching gears this month in a major way. Mars will be an extra shot of vitality; Libra will be an sense of self confidence and a return to yourself. But November is Scorpio season, a sign that encompasses themes money, security, and income — themes that will doubly highlighted after the new moon on November 11. This will be the month to examine what you spend your income on and what you value as well as open a new chapter in finance, banking, and investment. But there will be a sense that you’re straddling two worlds with the new moon, powerfully wrapping up one chapter of your life while preparing for the next season. Heads up on November 20–22, a time when Venus will pass by Pluto and Uranus, two planets that have been responsible for major changes in your life over the past couple of years. Once again it will be time to evolve, to transform, and radically shift toward something more authentic. The full moon on November 25 will bring matters to a head in foreign travel, education, and beliefs. You may have a decision to make, one that will coincide with a major life milestone. The full moon will aspect Saturn, a planet known for its demands for seriousness and thoroughness. Make sure you have all the information. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Seclusion, retreat, work, exhaustion, rest, recuperation, rebirth, confidence, action, vitality, leadership, taking charge, finance, banking, investment, income, material security, stability, trust, authenticity, transformation, evolution, shifts, milestones, travel, movement, communication, thinking, learning, speaking, ideas, classes, siblings.

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Scorpio

Happy birthday Scorpio! Here’s to another year. With Mars, your ruling planet, partying with Jupiter and Venus in your chart’s sector of friends, you’ve been surrounded by people lately. In fact, this has been a great time to make plans with like minded allies, work for social or humanitarian causes, and be of service to the collective. But as you step into November, you’ll have your eyes on the horizon. What’s next? What do you want the next year to be like? Can you sketch out a vision? A conjunction of Venus and Mars on November 2 will plant the seeds for this future. Further, the Scorpio New Moon on November 11 will open up a lunar month that will be all about you. (If you are born on this day, the coming year will be all about new beginnings.) But with Mars straddling the divide between two signs, you may feel as though there’s a sense of urgency to wrap up loose ends over the rest of the month. The next day, Mars will dip into Libra, a sign that will pull you back from the world. Between November 12 and the rest of the year, you’ll be feeling a need to retreat, get quiet, meditate, and reconnect to the divine. Plus, with Saturn square Neptune this month, you’ll already be feeling extra intuitive. Pay attention to any messages you’ve been getting; the veil is thin right now. Looking toward the full moon on November 25, you may have a financial decision to make, one that coincides with a major milestone. Are you up for the challenge? Whatever you decide, make sure it’s fully aligned with your heart. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Friends, community, the collective, social causes, goals, wishes, the future, retreat, rest, recuperation, spirituality, seclusion, meditation, dreams, endings, new beginnings, intuition, blurred lines, wrapping up loose ends, finances, money, debt, investments, milestones.

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Sagittarius

Work. Success. Climbing up the ladder. With Venus, Mars, and Jupiter all in your chart’s career house, October didn’t let you stop. You might be a little exhausted as well. (Saturn in Sagittarius probably didn’t help; he has big plans for you.) But there’s something that has been quietly gnawing at you since August, maybe something you’ve only admitted to yourself or to those closest to you. Let’s face it, with Chiron tucked away in your chart’s sector of home and family, you’ve been yearning for emotional commitment and security more than ever before. Maybe you’ve wanted a family or a home to call your own, too. Whatever it is, you haven’t been able to shake the feeling. Chiron will remind you this month that your worldly success will need a strong foundation. It will need people to hold and care for you; it will need vulnerability. When Venus and Mars finally arrive in Libra on November 8 and 12 respectively, you’ll be turning your attention toward the future. Even if life has a tinge of poignancy right now, what are your hopes and dreams for the coming year? What is your vision? How will you manifest it? If Saturn and Neptune squaring off this month will be anything it’ll be the motivation to take a Neptunian dream and turn it into physical reality. Additionally, the new moon on November 11 will open a new lunar month focused on retreat, recuperation, reflection, and spirituality. As a Sag, you’re a world traveler. This month the journey will turn inward into the uncharted lands of your soul. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Career, status, the world, ambition, recognition, wounds, aches, longings, home, family, emotional security, foundation, memories, parents, the future, wishes, hopes, dreams, retreat, recuperation, reflection, spirituality, relationships, partnerships, collaboration.

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Capricorn

As an earth sign, you’re used to stability, security, and structure. But what happens when the edges of your world blur, your footing feels a little tenuous? You’re in a larger period of time when you and everything around you is being completely rebuilt. After the loss and struggle of the past few years, you may be feeling a push to let go more than even. With Saturn, your ruling planet, tucked away in the quietest part of your chart, you’ll be spending this month reflecting and recuperating. Ask yourself, what do you believe? What is your connection to the non physical world? What isn’t true anymore. There will be a tension between Saturn and Neptune this month; you will be on a quest for the divine. Maybe there’s redemption after all. But this month won’t be all navel gazing. When Venus and Mars arrive at the top of your chart on November 8 and 12 respectively, you’ll feel a big push to make strides in your career, get recognized, and secure your place in the world — even if you’re doing it from the comfort (discomfort?) of seclusion. Keep in mind that when Venus tangles with Pluto and Uranus on November 20–22, you may be thinking about taking a new direction in life or professionally. Additionally, Scorpio season is also a time when you naturally seek out friends and community. In fact, this is an area where you may have especially experienced grief and loss when Saturn was in Scorpio from 2012 to 2015. Use the new moon on November 11 to make new connections and strengthen existing ones. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Retreat, reflection, boundaries, dissolving, exhaustion, rebuilding, truth, meaning, spirituality, connection, Source, non physical, quiet, career, direction, status, reputation, recognition, the world, ambition, change, transformation, friends, community, groups, the future, hopes, dreams, wishes.

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Aquarius

What does sacrifice mean to you, Aquarius? What does it mean to let go? Surrender? What happens when all your intelligence runs up against the unknowable? The infinite? With Saturn, your ruling planet, squaring off with Neptune this month, you may have this unshakable sense that life is shifting in quiet and profound ways. Neptune is the planet that opens you up to the divine, to the needs of something greater than yourself. As a result, you may be feeling overly sensitive in November as well as a need to forgive and release something you’ve been holding onto for a long time. Beliefs, philosophy, religion, and spirituality will also be a major focus this month, especially after Venus and Mars change signs on November 8 and 12 respectively. If not beliefs, then certainly a quest to know more or even a literal journey to foreign lands — perhaps even a business trip, too. Looking to the new moon on November 11, you’ll be starting a lunar month where there will be a new beginning in career, status, and reputation. With Mars at a critical degree during that new moon, you may be wrapping up something with finances, investments, assets, or a loan. Then, on November 25, the full moon will bring a major decision about the future. Highlighting themes of identity, self expression, and belonging, you may find that in order to move forward, something may have to be let go of. Alternatively, you may be sharing a milestone with friends and people in your community. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Career, recognition, the world, status, ambition, direction, profession, the future, milestones, letting go, sensitivity, foreign travel, journeys, abroad, publication, beliefs, the quest, law, philosophy, the higher mind, finance, debt, banks, investments, taxes, shared resources.

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Pisces

What’s been going on in relationships since September, Pisces? With both Venus, Mars, and Jupiter in Virgo, your sign of partnership and collaboration, surely a lot has. And how can it not? Mars is action, Venus is attraction, and Jupiter is growth. Plus, September’s solar eclipse opened a major chapter. Maybe you met someone new in the last month, made a major commitment to a partner, celebrated a union, or finally got the push to leave a relationship that was no longer working. With Mercury spending extra time in Libra, you’ve been dealing with themes of trust, intimacy, and control as well. Let’s just say much has been going on behind closed doors. Once Mercury arrives in new territory on November 2, you may find that a relationship matter has turned a corner or started moving. Additionally, it’s worth keeping in mind that with Jupiter opposing Chiron this month — Jupiter is your ruling planet — you may be feeling more sensitive than usual. (Is that possible for a Pisces?) Are you safe? Are you valued? Have you been sacrificing too much for someone else? Looking ahead to the new moon on November 11, you will open a new month long chapter centered on long distance travel, philosophy, and education. You may even be planning a journey with a partner. Then, on November 25, the full moon will bring matters to a head on the home front. Falling in line with Saturn, you may have a major decision to make about where to live, your direction in life, and defining your place in the world. Want to learn more about how the astrology of November will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Relationships, collaboration, partnership, sensitivity, value, worth, trust, money, finance, legacies, benefits, security, investments, debt, taxes, transformation, vulnerability, journeys, travel, quests, philosophy, wisdom, education, law, foreign lands, home, family, roots, memories, parents.