November ‘24 astro-weather
November kicks off on the with a New Moon in Scorpio, setting an emotionally intense tone that focuses on themes of transformation. This New Moon brings the need to deepen connections and find new ways of pooling resources. With Mars in opposition to Pluto, this period could bring tensions around personal boundaries and control issues, so courageous self-expression and honesty in relationships is advised. This is also the time to recognize any trauma or pain that needs to be addressed, and then released, in order to move forward.
The same day, there’s a trine between Mercury and Mars, with planets at critical last degree. It is a unique situation where we have three planets at the last degrees - Mercury, Mars and Pluto. The trine of Mercury and Mars encourages us to be brave, but be careful. Considering Mercury and Mars are in water signs, this is where you need the power of courage to open your heart and say what you feel. Very, very often this is a period where people bring out and say what has been bothering them for a long time.
Mercury's entry into Sagittarius on November 2 will promote big ideas and grand visions. This is a time to go beyond the scope of everyday thinking and communication, and try to articulate your greatest dreams. On the other hand, Mercury in Sagittarius is not at its best, so lack of concentration and entertaining too many ideas at once should be something to watch out for. There may be a tendency to talk a lot, but do too little. In the same way, with this Mercury in the sign of Sagittarius, people can be extremely direct, open, even perhaps with their speech and the truths that they express, they can equalize and hurt other people. Later, from November 25 to December 15, Mercury turns retrograde, offering a time for introspection, brainstorming and creativity, though it’s best to avoid speaking too openly.
On November 3rd, Mars and Pluto’s opposition becomes exact, bringing heightened emotions and potential conflicts. This aspect can trigger feelings of threat or tension, so if you feel angry or frustrated during this time, consider channeling it positively, perhaps through activities that offer healthy competition or a simple walk in the nature to clear out your mind.
On the same day, Venus will also oppose Jupiter, a configuration often associated with indecision and a desire for variety, but definitely one that invites enjoyment without over-attachment. This aspect can bring a feeling that others always have it easier then you do, that the grass is greener on the other side. Better ways to use this aspect is to get involved in fun activities - accept the invitation to that party, organize a play-time or a date with loved ones, or get working on that project you really are interested in… But don’t get attached and don’t take anything too seriously. Simply enjoy your optimal potential, but don't get hung on anything. Often times, people with this opposition make connections and enter into relationships that are... different from their usual relationships. When it comes to couples, Venus in opposition and Jupiter can bring divergence in the way of how you see the relationship and its meaning.
Following this, Mars enters Leo on November 3rd, where it will remain until January 6th. In this sign, Mars brings confidence and a focus on self-expression, inspiring a desire to make an impact and be seen. You may get the need to be seen, to get recognition, to be the center of the attention. However, better ways to use this transits is to dare to be creative and generous, and recognition will follow if you do things from the heart. Mars will turn retrograde on December 6th all the way until February 23, so around New Year's and Christmas holidays, pay attention to organizing everything on time to avoid conflicts. Once Mars turns retrograde, it might bring up unresolved situations from the past. If you simply swept some problems under the rug, be sure they will reappear again near the end of this year.
November 4, a trine between Sun and Saturn invites to practice modesty, which actually comes handy with all the other mentioned aspects, but at the same time do not reduce your sense of value.
Venus will square Neptune on November 9, and both will be ruled by Jupiter. Jupiter is retrograde in Gemini and certainly does not provide the necessary support. This is a conflict between romantic Venus and deceptive Neptune. People can be very non-objective here, especially in relationships. It would be very good if you reconsider everything rather than flying off into your fantasies. Before you take a final stand, see the situation as it really is. At this time, things can look much more beautiful than they are. There can be non-objectivity in relationships, non-objectivity in agreements and in any case caution is needed.
On November 11 Venus will will enter Capricorn, so all the illusions caused by Venus-Neptune will be revealed, and sobering up might be difficult. This is where relationships begin to be experienced completely differently, focus becomes much clearer. This is where people who are in relationships often start thinking about their future. It is very likely that people will start talking about the 2025, how to organize life, how to be as forward as possible. This is where people want to clarify relationships. Venus will stay in Capricorn until December 7.
November 12 brings exact square between Mercury and Saturn, brings rigidity and unwillingness to compromise in communication. People can be stubborn, they invest in their principles and often times they are afraid of losing control over what they represent in communication.
After that square with Mercury, Saturn will become direct in Pisces on November 15. Saturn was retrograde in Pisces for a very long time, it was a period of inner growth, unpleasant but also important emotional lessons. There you learned a lot about faith, vulnerability, about forgiving others. And now, when it starts to be direct, it's time to start applying what you've learned. It is the time for your vision, your hopes, your dreams, to materialize in reality. Pisces is not exactly a pleasant place for Saturn, it is the same as building a tower on the water, so this is why it is important to maintain constructive boundaries in relationships.
On the same day, there’s a Full Moon in Taurus. A tendency to depression is possible because the nature of this Full Moon is Saturnian (ruler of the Moon is in Capricorn). Moon will be in applying conjuction to Uranus, which may bring sudden or unexpected realizations regarding your stability in both romantic and financial sense. Opposition of Mars and Pluto will be weakened, but still felt, so do not give in to any provocations during this time. Of course, at the personal level, that Full Moon is an opportunity to change something and improve with your finances. There can be unexpected offers regarding work and earnings. Considering Uranus will be quite close to the Moon, earning money via the Internet, through the use of modern technology, is suitable. This Full Moon encourages you to take action, and to enjoy life. With the Uranus, this Full Moon is saying that it is not a bad time to break some bad habit, introducing some positive habits into your life.
Exact opposition of the Sun and Uranus will happen on November 16, which means tense atmosphere, sudden changes, unexpected events. This is only an additional reinforcement of the whole story that went with the Full Moon.
November 18, there’s the opposition of Mercury and Jupiter. Mercury is in Sagittarius and Jupiter is in Gemini. Yes, you notice, Jupiter is in Mercury's sign, Mercury is in Jupiter's sign. So there we have their mutual cooperation. But despite the cooperation... you will notice that everyone is talking to themselves. It will be very difficult for people to hear each other. Everyone has their own story to tell. There can be a very noisy period where people are lashing out, where people are shouting various things without being fully aware of what they are saying. This may bring an uproar on the social media and various news portals. It will most likely be a period of sickening propaganda.
Same day, Sun will trine Neptune, an ideal aspect for manifesting, ideal for creative visualization. It is also good for meditating, for achieving deeper insights about your life style. You may feel more empathetic towards others, but this aspect also makes you forget about yourself and get lost in other people's stories. November 18 and November 19 are very good days for discerning your true purpose in this world, so it’s advisable to set some alone-time during these days, rather then engaging with propaganda or social media.
On November 19, Pluto finally enters the sign of Aquarius, and will stay there until January 1, 2044. There will be lots of talks about this shift, and certainly we have the time to do so, but now I’ll just mention that during this period of Pluto in Aquarius, the world will not be the same as it is. Big changes are awaiting, especially at the scope of science, technology, space travel, but also the organization of society and the distribution of goods within society. Expect more intense reactions of people to social circumstances, even a dose of rebellion and revolution. Aquarius is a sign that governs astrology, and during upcoming period astrology will likely develop further, as now it has a change to become more of a transformative practice. In the past years, lots of astrologers already tapped into this new energy, explaining that astrology is not merely a prediction tool. By now we know that astrology can be used to help navigating your life, but with the Pluto’s influence, there’s a chance to discover and start practicing astrology as a tool for developing your consciousness and to understand it even deeper. Some new insights will be revealed, bringing new and progressive understandings.
Do not confuse Pluto’s entry into Aquarius as the beginning of the Aquarius era, as we still have lots of time for that to happen. However, be excited about the upcoming years, as the world is changing, collective consciousness in changing, and you are playing an active part in it.
We had the story of Pluto in the sign of Aquarius 250 years ago. The United States of America and the charter of independence are now experiencing a Pluto return. It will be very interesting to see what will happen to the USA in the next 20 years.
November 22, Sun ingress Sagittarius, and November 26, Mercury goes retrograde until December 15. Notice, we will also have Mars retrograde during this period, so we have quite a retrograde period. Simply put, you should stop, think, see what was before, evaluate. Do not rush, because Mercury is located in the sign of Sagittarius, where it is in exile. Communication will not go very well, so slow down and rethink your plans. This can be frustrating, but it is absolutely necessary. That it is precisely in the period when people are making arrangements for New Year's celebrations, when various trips are arranged. With Mercury retrograde, it might be a good idea to organize and arrange and book these plans and determine where you will be before November 15. Also, take into consideration that if you order gifts that should arrive during this period, there may be big delays, or packages may be lost.
As the month ends, November 27, Sun will trine Mars. This is an intense fire trine, which brings decisive energy. You will notice that people stand up for they believe, come forward, connecting with their ideal and their opinion. However, this is not a good time to make some final decisions, as Mercury is retrograde and its square to Neptune will still be felt.
Remember that aspects can be felt a few days before and after the given dates. The dates in this text are given for the times when the aspects are exact.
