November Astro Highlights

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Welcome to November 2023. We are done with the eclipse madness but not with their aftermath, which we would experience for the next 6 months. The next eclipse season begins March 24 and will continue until April 8.

The month of November offers a great deal of opportunities to push things forward and get things done. We don’t have any significant retrogrades nor eclipses, and while the month is saturated with Scorpio’s hues, we are shifting into Sagittarius in the last third of the month, which brings optimism and renewed enthusiasm. Try to get all you want to squeeze out of 2023 in the coming month since in December we already have the next Mercury shadow and retrograde.

There are a few events I am leading in November. If you are in Los Angeles, join me to a free book signing and talk on the year 2024 at Awe Inspired in WeHo. Nov 9 at 5:30pm, register HERE If you are in the Coachella desert (Palm Springs), I am doing a talk on the Astrology of 2024 and book signing Nov 30 at 6pm with Den Meditation, register HERE (a copy of the book included in the price of in-person).

And now for the month ahead

• November 2 -3 (Sun opposes Jupiter): There is a general sense that everyone including you is overdoing or with a terribly inflated ego. Seems like the theme of these days is “over the top.” So, yes to optimism and manifesting, but not while projecting entitlement.
• November 3 – 4 (Saturn Stationary): Avoid starting any long-term projects as Saturn Stationary is like an old tree rooted firmly and refuses to move. There could be some fears and insecurities resurfacing. You might find bosses and superiors more difficult to handle. 
• November 3 – 5 (Venus opposes Neptune while Mercury opposes Uranus): The season of oppositions continues and the first week of November feels like you are caught between forces that are fighting over you. There could be some deep disappointment regarding a financial deal and or a partnership. There is also untamed brilliance or chaotic communication around you. It is a good time to come up with bright ideas but don’t try to make them happen until Nov 6.
• November 5 (Saturn goes direct): Slowly the retrograde bonanza is easing and things can start flowing again especially with your discipline, long-term projects, relationships, and career.
• November 6 – 7 (Mercury trines Neptune while Venus trines Pluto): A big shift in the celestial mood as we move from opposing forces to harmonious ones. A great deal of intuition, channeling and mediumship is taking place. There are good financial opportunities as well as great vibes with partners in life and work. These are artistic and poetic days with information flowing from different sources.
• November 8 (Venus enters Libra until December 4): Venus is taking of the nun’s robes and wearing her fashion forward outfits. She is back to being the Lady of Justice as well as the socialite. In other words, she loves being back in her dual sign, Libra. Relationships can flow better, as well as the pursuit of justice. A great time for design.
• November 8 – 9 (Mercury sextile Pluto): Intense communication and an ability to heal and fix issues with powerful people or folks you share a deep intimacy with. Magic and transformation are in the air.
• November 10 (Mercury squares Saturn):  Conflict and challenges caused by miscommunication, misinformation, or glitches. Delays in shipments, challenges to coordinate and difficult relations with figures of authority.
• November 10 (Mercury enters Sagittarius until December 1): Mercury is in exile in Sagittarius hence communications can be off for the next few weeks. This placement of Mercury favors reading, writing, and dealing with philosophy, religion, education, and possibly healing relations with in-laws or foreigners. Good for travel abroad. 
• November 11 – 14 (Mars and Sun opposes Uranus): We are entering a weeklong period of Mars and the Sun glued together and both opposing the unpredictable awakener, Uranus. Take heed, everything can catch fire right now. There is violence, aggression, and restlessness abound. Be extra careful while driving, writing, posting, talking. There are also higher chances for injuries and accidents waiting to happen so make sure to breathe deeply and walk, think, talk slow.
• November 13 (New Moon in Sagittarius): A challenging New Moon that is opposing Uranus while conjunct Mars. It is a good time to start new projects that relate to mass-media, education, travel, and law. However, the atmosphere is impulsive and hotheaded so be extra careful. The Sagittarius New Moon can induce you to drive or move too fast. Try to be more calm. 
• November 15 – November 21 (Sun conjuncts Mars): The temperature is high as Mars, the planet of war, and the Sun are standing together. It feels like an invasion of Aries, forcing us to take action, redefine our self-expression, and identity and decide what is important enough to fight for. Be careful of impetuous and aggressive tendencies.
• November 13 – 17 (Mercury sextiles Venus): This aspect is not enough to offset the clustering aggressive planets above but it can serve as the paramedic at the battlefield. Partners and significant others might come to the rescue and offer help. A good day for sales of art or other objects you feel an emotional connection with.
• November 16 – 18 (Sun and Mars trines Neptune): This is a magical aspect of mysticism, intuition, and psychic flow. A very creative and ethereal time where dreams and imagination are reinforced by the Sun. Since Mars is involved in this blessed day, make sure to act upon your intuition. There also could be a situation where you do things without knowing why only later to discover it was your intuition helping you prepare for a specific event or situation.
• November 19 (Minerva enters Scorpio until February 6, 2024): Minerva the goddess of wisdom is now in Scorpio and can help strategize investments, working with other people’s money and talents, and connect you to the powers of tantra. There is a great opportunity for healing and transformation through intellectual pursuits. You will be asked to be deep with your mind, getting to the bottom things. Great for research, investigation, unearthing the truth.
• November 20 – 22 (Sun and Mars sextile Pluto): A little door of opportunities is opening today, perhaps a call to action that can connect you to your power, passion, and drive. The two rulers of Scorpio are in harmony and blessed by the Sun. Your powers of transformation are peaking.
• November 22 (Sun enters Sagittarius): For the next 30 days we are all Sagittarius. Practice your optimism, acceptance, and lighthearted adventurous spirit. Educate and be educated, travel, mentor, and learn. Sagittarius is the sign of truth, therefore, be authentic and walk the talk.
• November 22 – 23 (Sun squares Saturn): There could be some power struggles between father figures, bosses, and superiors that can make you feel uneasy. You might be forced into action you rather not take.
• November 24 (Mars enters Sagittarius until January 4, 2024): Mars loves being in Sagittarius, the sign of Bruce Lee and many other martial artists. A great time for action, business, and projects outside of your own country or with foreigners. There is passion toward finding the truth, fighting for justice, and education. Be careful of over optimism or saying, “Yes!” to too many things.
• November 24 – 26 (Mars squares Saturn): Now it’s Mars’ turn to square Saturn. The rebellious soldier refuses an order. Be careful of over training or injuries. Employees or unruly kids could pose a challenge to your authority.
• November 26 – 28 (Venus conjunct South Node): An opportunity to let go and discard issues or patterns in relationships. If you need to make a clean breakup from someone in your life, this a good time for that. 
• November 27 (Mercury squares Neptune): Not the best time for logical and reasonable thinking. Best to take a long siesta today, take a walk in a green environment and avoid being reactive. Don’t listen to your dreams tonight. 
• November 27 (Full Moon in Gemini): While the Moon is squaring Saturn and opposite to Mars, she is getting some help from Pluto. A good time to complete processes or projects that relate to information, marketing, and sales. You will find yourself caught between truth and lies, authenticity and fakeness. Stay clear of hypocrites and fraudulent businesses or people. 
• November 30 (Online Events): Two online workshops: 1. The Astrology of 2024 and New Year’s Resolution. 10amPST register HERE. An Astrology 2024 in-person (Palm Desert) or webinar. Register HERE