Good news first: November is the month the retrogrades end. Venus has been going backwards since 3 October and Mercury since the 24th, and they both turn direct within hours of each other – Mercury on Friday 13th, Venus just after midnight on the 14th (UK time). Whatever October dug up, the ex, the old job, the argument you thought was finished, you can now actually do something about it instead of replaying it at 2am.
Before that, there’s a new moon in Scorpio on the 9th. With both planets still in reverse, it’s better for making a decision you’ve been circling for weeks than for starting from scratch. Mars and Jupiter meet in Leo on the 15th, so confidence is high and plans get bigger. Sagittarius season starts on the 22nd, and the full moon in Gemini on the 24th (the Beaver Moon – yes, we’ve heard all the jokes) sits right on top of Uranus, which means surprises, sudden changes of plan and at least one group chat going off. Mars moves into Virgo on the 25th to tidy up after everyone.
Here’s what it all means for you, sign by sign.
Aries
Your ruler Mars spends most of the month in Leo with Jupiter, in your romance and fun sector, and when the two meet on the 15th you’ll be at your flirtiest, loudest and most likely to suggest karaoke. Lean in. Venus goes direct in your relationship zone on the 13th, so if October left something hanging with a partner or an ex, you’ll finally know which way it’s going. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th is about trust and shared money – split bills, the joint account, who still owes who for the fireworks. Sort it before it becomes a thing. Single? Look out for a Sagittarius, who’ll turn one quick drink into a night out, or an Aquarius, who’ll find your competitive streak funny rather than tiring. Career: Mars moves into Virgo on the 25th, so the end of the month is for admin, routine and finally booking the dentist. Friendship: the full moon on the 24th lands in your communication sector, so a sibling or neighbour has news. Pick up the phone.
Taurus
Your ruler Venus turns direct on the 13th and you’ll feel it more than most, like someone finally opened a window. She’s in your work and wellbeing sector, so the routines that fell apart in October (sleep, the gym, a lunch that isn’t crisps) get easier to rebuild. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th lands opposite you, in your relationship zone, and it’s a good moment to decide what you want from someone you’ve been weighing up for a while. Mars and Jupiter in Leo keep home busy: a move, a houseguest who stays too long, or a relative already planning Christmas. Then the full moon on the 24th hits your money sector with Uranus attached, so expect a surprise bill or a surprise windfall. Keep a bit back either way. In love, the stars point to a Cancer, who’ll remember how you take your tea, or a Pisces, who’ll make you a playlist and mean every track. Mars moves into your romance sector on the 25th, so December could start strong. Friendship: someone wants to borrow money. You’re allowed to say no.
Gemini
This is your full moon. On the 24th it lands in Gemini right on top of Uranus, which has been in your sign since the spring rearranging everything from your hair to your personality. Expect a sudden realisation, a change of heart or a decision that surprises even you. Breathe before you announce it on Instagram. Before then, Venus goes direct in your romance sector on the 13th and dating gets fun again – the person you’ve been texting since summer finally commits to a plan, or you decide they’ve had enough chances. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th is about work and health, so fix your sleep before you fix anything else. Sagittarius season from the 22nd lights up your relationship zone, and someone may want to make things official. In love, try a Libra, who’ll laugh at all your jokes and still have better ones, or an Aries, who’ll keep up and won’t take it personally when you change the plan twice. Career: Mars and Jupiter in Leo make you very persuasive in writing. Use it. Friendship: everyone will be texting you after the 24th. Mute the group chat for an hour.
Cancer
The Scorpio new moon on the 9th is in your romance sector, and it’s your best date of the year for flirting with intent. Ask her out, start the creative project, or say the honest thing to the person you’re already seeing. Venus goes direct in your home zone on the 13th, so the flat starts feeling like yours again – repaint, rearrange, or ask the flatmate who never buys loo roll to buy some loo roll. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are in your money sector, which is great for earning and terrible for Black Friday on the 27th. Make a list and stick to it. The full moon on the 24th falls in your most private sector, so you might need a weekend in more than a big night out. Take it. In love, the stars favour a Scorpio, who’ll take your feelings seriously, or a Virgo, who’ll notice what you didn’t say and bring it up gently. Career: Sagittarius season from the 22nd piles more on your plate, so delegate early. Friendship: an old friend gets back in touch. Reply.
Leo
Mars and Jupiter have been in your sign for a while, and on the 15th they meet, which is about as close as astrology gets to someone handing you a microphone. Big energy, big ideas, big confidence. The only catch is that the Sun clashes with both of them around the 18th and 19th, so check you’re not steamrolling anyone on your way to the stage. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th is about home and family, chosen or otherwise – a good time to set a boundary with a relative or work out where you’re spending Christmas. Venus goes direct in your communication sector on the 13th, so the message you drafted in October and never sent can go now. Then Sagittarius season from the 22nd lands in your romance zone and things get flirty. Look out for a Libra, who’ll make you feel like the most interesting person at the party, or a Gemini, who’ll tease you just enough. Career: Mars moves into your money sector on the 25th, so ask for the rate you actually want. Friendship: the full moon on the 24th brings a surprise in the group, a new face or an exit. Be gracious either way.
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The first three weeks are quieter than you’d like, with Mars and Jupiter in the most behind-the-scenes part of your chart. Use it: rest, therapy, journaling, a long bath with your phone in another room. On the 25th Mars moves into your sign and you’re back at full speed, possibly too fast, so don’t take on four new projects in the first week of December. Venus goes direct in your money sector on the 13th, which helps shift anything financial that stalled in October, like an invoice nobody paid or a refund that’s still “processing”. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th is about conversations: say the thing, write the thing, send the pitch. The full moon on the 24th hits the top of your chart with Uranus, so expect a twist at work, quite possibly a good one. In love, try a Taurus, who’ll show up on time with snacks, or a Capricorn, who’ll respect your systems and quietly add a few of their own. Friendship: Sagittarius season turns your attention to home, so host something. You’re good at it.
Libra
Venus, your ruler, spent the end of her retrograde backing through your sign, and on the 13th she finally turns direct. Everything that felt slightly off about you since early October – your style, your confidence, what you actually want in love – comes back into focus. If you’ve been putting off a haircut, now’s good. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th is in your money sector: make a savings plan, chase what you’re owed, put your rates up. Mars and Jupiter in Leo keep your social life busy, especially around the 15th, so say yes to the birthday drinks. Then the Gemini full moon on the 24th lights up travel and study, and you might book something on a whim. Check the dates before you pay. In love, look out for a Leo, who’ll compliment you loudly and in public, or a Sagittarius, who’ll turn a walk into an adventure. Career: Mars slides into your rest zone on the 25th, so pace yourself going into December. Friendship: someone you met this year is turning into a real friend.
Scorpio
Happy birthday season. The new moon on the 9th is in your sign, with Mercury close by, so this is your reset for the year. Mercury’s still retrograde, so use it to finish something rather than start from nothing: the plan you sketched last year, the relationship you’ve been half in, the habit you keep promising to drop. On the 4th Mercury meets the Sun, which tends to bring a moment of very clear thinking, so notice what comes up. Mercury turns direct in your sign on the 13th and the second-guessing stops. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are at the top of your chart, so career moves look good, especially around the 15th. Go for the job. The full moon on the 24th lands in your intimacy sector with Uranus, so expect something unexpected around sex, trust or shared money. In love, the stars point to a Cancer, who’ll read you without needing it spelled out, or a Capricorn, who’s as private as you and every bit as loyal. Friendship: Mars in Virgo from the 25th puts you back in the mood for people. Plan the December drinks.
Sagittarius
Your season starts on the 22nd, but the first few weeks ask you to slow down. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th lands in your most private sector, so you might need more sleep, more alone time and fewer last-minute plans. Let yourself. Jupiter, your ruler, is in Leo with Mars, lighting up travel, study and anything that gets you out of your usual postcode, so book the January trip while you’re feeling brave. Venus goes direct in your friendship sector on the 13th, smoothing over a falling-out from October. Then the Sun arrives in your sign and you’re back. The full moon on the 24th is in your relationship zone, right on top of Uranus, so someone may surprise you: a confession, a breakup, or a “so what are we?” talk you didn’t see coming. In love, look out for a Leo, who’s as up for an adventure as you are, or an Aquarius, who’ll never ask you to stay in on a Saturday. Career: Mars moves to the top of your chart on the 25th, so December looks busy and ambitious.
Capricorn
Venus goes direct at the top of your chart on the 13th, so career stuff that stalled in October – a pay review, a contract, a client who went quiet – starts moving again. Follow up the week after. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th sits in your friendship and community sector, a good moment to join something: a run club, a five-a-side team, a queer book club, anywhere with people you don’t already know. Mars and Jupiter in Leo turn up the heat in your intimacy zone, especially around the 15th, so things could get very interesting behind closed doors. The full moon on the 24th lands in your work and health sector with Uranus, so a schedule change or a sudden deadline may knock your routine. Roll with it. Sagittarius season from the 22nd wants you to rest before the Christmas rush. You won’t, but you’ve been told. In love, try a Virgo, who’ll plan the date to the minute, or a Pisces, who’ll get you to shut the laptop. Friendship: someone new in your circle turns out to be a keeper.
Aquarius
Mars and Jupiter are in your relationship sector, and when they meet on the 15th someone could come on strong. If you’re single, that’s exciting. If you’re not, it might mean a big conversation about where things are going. The Scorpio new moon on the 9th lands at the top of your chart, so set a career goal you can actually measure, and start on it after the 13th, once Mercury’s moving forward again. Venus turns direct in your travel and learning sector the same weekend, so a trip or a course you shelved can go back on the list. Then the full moon on the 24th lights up your romance zone with Uranus attached, which for you means a flirt out of nowhere or a very unusual date. Say yes. In love, the stars favour a Libra, who’ll happily debate you for hours, or an Aries, who’ll push you out of your comfort zone. Friendship: Sagittarius season from the 22nd fills your calendar with Christmas party invites. Pick the good ones.
Pisces
The Scorpio new moon on the 9th lands in your travel and big-ideas sector, so plan the trip, apply for the course or just take yourself somewhere new for the day. Venus turns direct in your intimacy zone on the 13th, which helps with trust, whether that’s in a relationship or with a friend you had a wobble with in October. Mars and Jupiter in Leo are in your work and health sector, so you’ll have the energy for a new routine (and possibly the urge to tell everyone about it). The full moon on the 24th is at the base of your chart with Uranus, so expect a surprise at home: a move, a family announcement or a flatmate with news. Then Mars moves into your relationship sector on the 25th and things get more direct. In love, look out for a Scorpio, who’ll go as deep as you want, or a Taurus, who’ll keep your feet on the ground. Career: Sagittarius season puts your work in the spotlight from the 22nd, so make sure people know what you’ve been doing. Friendship: say yes to the cosy night in. You don’t have to go out every weekend.
Whatever the stars throw at you this month, the retrogrades are over, and so are the excuses. Make the call, send the message, book the thing. And if it all goes wrong, blame the full moon.
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