1st – 9th: The month begins with our travel and communication planet, Mercury, in its shadow phase. It is moving slowly now through the sign of Sagittarius, and will turn retrograde on the 9th (until it moves forward on the 29th). This translates to a slow-down in the areas that Mercury rules  – getting around and sending messages – during November.

We are all advised to double-check our travel plans and arrangements, think twice before speaking our minds, and avoid speeding! There will be plenty of cops reaching their quotas this month.

The need to slow down is amplified on the 4th when Mars joins Mercury in Sagittarius, the sign of flight, and together these planets are opposed by Uranus the Awakener (4th – 8th). This is a wonderful time for stepping out for a gambol, or rocking the night away to the sound of electric guitars.

Take a day of emotional adjustment on the 6th when Venus moves from accommodating Libra into intense Scorpio, where she will reside until the end of the month. We may wish to plumb the depths of our souls now — but should take care not to over-indulge in tired emotional content. New, raw feelings can open us up, while yesterday’s sorrows rehashed only serve to drain all of our energy.

Emotional regeneration takes place when we release past negativity and open our eyes to the beauty of the Now.

The Full Moon at 13° Taurus takes place on the 5th and highlights the need for grounding and getting into our bodies. Walk, run, swim, sail or fly, and enjoy a hearty meal afterwards!

With Jupiter in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces for most of the month, we should be able to feel purposeful. It feels natural now to align our need for relaxation with our more strenuous efforts, harmoniously.

On the 11th of the month, Jupiter will station retrograde, prolonging the trine with Saturn. If we are working on a project, this is a good time for revision and reworking.

20th – 21st: The New Moon at 28° Scorpio on the 20th is an auspicious time for beginning endeavors linked to healing, research and finances. With Mercury “in the heart of the Sun” at the New Moon, everything may become crystal clear at this time: an epiphany of light. 

23rd – 28th: The Sun moves into Sagittarius as the Moon journeys through the same fiery sign – now is the time to be bold. Emotional resilience is strong with Mercury and Venus in Scorpio trining Jupiter and Saturn. Five days later, Saturn stations direct and prepares for his final perambulation through the last degrees of Pisces. There is time now to reflect and, in this way, to clear the decks for next year.

November is a month which requires balancing inner intensity with outer ventures. With Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, and Mars in Sagittarius connecting to Uranus, we will all do well to look before we leap. Yet at the New Moon, clarity of purpose is completely possible. Be open to miracles.