Here are the main planetary shifts to watch this month.
1. Mercury Retrograde
- Mercury stations retrograde on November 9 in Scorpio.
- Then Mercury shifts into Libra on November 23 while still retrograde, with direct motion later on November 29.
Effect: Communication, travel, contracts, tech may face delays or misunderstandings. Mistakes, need for review, rethinking are highlighted.
Remedy: - Pause before signing important documents or launching big initiatives—reflect.
- Double-check travel or booking plans.
- When interacting, aim for clear, calm communication (especially in relationships).
- Use this time for revisiting projects, editing, inner work, not just new starts.
2. Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer
- Jupiter turns retrograde on November 11 at 1° in Cancer.
Effect: Expansion slows, growth becomes internalised. Emotional security, home/family themes get emphasised. Some delays or re-evaluations in long-term goals or wisdom areas.
Remedy: - Focus on renewing your personal foundations: family, home, emotional health.
- Rather than pushing outward expansion, look inward: study, re-learn, reshape your mindset.
- Be patient with growth — rest and review rather than expect big leaps.
- Offer charity or help someone younger or less fortunate (Jupiter’s virtue) to smooth the retrograde energy.
3. Venus & Sun Shifts
- Venus transits Libra from November 1–25, then enters Scorpio.
- Sun enters Scorpio around mid-November (from November 15 approx) and stays in Scorpio sign until December.
Effect: - Venus in Libra brings emphasis on relationships, balance, harmony, aesthetic, social grace.
- Then Venus in Scorpio brings deeper passions, transformation in love/values.
- Sun in Scorpio deepens internal transformations: fearless facing of shadows, more intensity, hidden truths coming out.
Remedy: - For Venus-in-Libra phase: engage in relationship healing, beautification of your space, social connections, diplomacy.
- For Venus-in-Scorpio phase: focus on soul-healing in relationships, let go of superficiality, go deeper.
- Sun in Scorpio: meditate, journal about what you are avoiding, release what no longer serves, work with healing (like shadow work).
- Wear or use colours like deep red, maroon, dark blue to support Scorpio themes; avoid too much flashy if you feel scattered.
🧘♀️ How to Work With This Month’s Energy
- Reflect and revise: With Mercury + Jupiter retrogrades, November is better for review than full steam ahead.
- Deepen your inner work: Scorpio energy from Sun + later Venus calls for introspection, healing, shadow integration.
- Relationships & values matter: Venus and Libra/Scorpio transits highlight how you connect and what you value.
- Balance action with rest: Don’t push too hard for outward growth — slower but steady is better this month.
- Use rituals / spiritual practices: Light a candle in the evening, do a short meditation on “what am I ready to transform”, journal your hidden desires or fears.
