November: A Time to Reflect and Release
With five planets in retrograde, November brings new revelations, shifting energies and opportunities for personal growth
We walk into Scorpio season and the new month with Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all retrograding. The co-rulers of Scorpio, Mars and Pluto are moving direct and are not retrograding. Already this time of the year is when the veil between the physical and non-physical worlds is quite thin. Coming from a stunning full moon in Taurus on the 26th, we are being asked to allow for what and who has been redirected or even removed. We will be moving into a true new age, a new energy, and cannot bring our emotional or mental baggage of the past with us.
It’s a beautiful time for going inwards, and calling in our ancestors for guidance. Let this sink in: you are your own ancestors! All we notice now is the depths of things - cold hard truths, a new reality, a bright light has illuminated some ugly truths concerning unpleasantries that have been slithering around in the dark for eons. When we see, observe without absorbing, and can research for ourselves, we can then accept new information and can easier adapt. Never believe things simply because it was shown on a media outlet - this is a time for strong discernment.
Notice the public outcries, the protests, and the regular people like you and I, standing up to powers that be. It does not always need to look like placards and marching in the streets; we all show up in our world in a way that feels appropriate. You are participating in systems - do you know what you are actually supporting? Systems are breaking down right now, governments are being strongly opposed by citizenry around the world, and you’re not seeing it on our regular media outlets. This is big and it is the true dawning of the Aquarian era.
During these next couple of weeks, while personal planets Mercury and Venus are retrograde (Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Libra), it is a time to use diplomacy and your intuition on who and what is for you, and not for you. Don’t cling on to what needs to dissolve. And do not suddenly change your wardrobe or appearance with anything permanent; when Venus goes direct on the 13th, you will likely regret it. There will be more ugly truths brought to our awareness. We can’t change anything if we are unaware. Once you have awareness, you will have responsibility to act in alignment with your personal values. Check out your rising and sun signs below to see how these retrogrades may impact you.
ARIES RISING / SUN SIGN: People from the past may show up in your social media feed or otherwise. Relationships and agreements are looking quite different now than they did over the summer. Notice how you feel, and don’t ignore your gut feelings. Be sure you consider all potential outcomes before acting impulsively.
TAURUS RISING / SUN SIGN: It’s a perfect time to tidy up around the house and your wardrobe, even your food preferences may lean towards more comfort food as the cooler weather approaches. Partners may react out of nowhere especially where you thought things were already settled. Remember anyone else’s happiness is not your responsibility, set and uphold healthy boundaries not to be taken for granted or cornered with ultimatums.
GEMINI RISING / SUN SIGN: This is a time to rekindle fun and romance, particularly if there was a missed opportunity recently. It’s a great time for healthy conversations, airing any concerns, or simply checking in with your loved ones to be sure you’re on the same page. Listen to your body and take care of wellness.
CANCER RISING / SUN SIGN: Take a look around the home for any repairs needed that you may have overlooked, and prioritize addressing them. This also applies to relationships with family members - was there a missed step somewhere, tripping a reaction coming from a darker, unhealed place of your psyche? Connect with your ancestors for guidance and support.
LEO RISING / SUN SIGN: A lovely time to publish, write, teach and share information to inform. There may be painful memories or reflections over loss or toxicity within the family dynamic; allow for more ease into your life by forgiving and releasing any heavy emotions. The full Taurus moon helps you see things for what they are and confidently move forward.
VIRGO RISING / SUN SIGN: You may notice something was overlooked involving your paycheck or finances, and you can soon get back on track. It’s a wonderful time to review your budget and prepare for more in your budget to work with soon as you may become more in demand!
LIBRA RISING / SUN SIGN: Take a breather for a minute and regroup. You are outgrowing former versions of yourself and may notice behavior patterns that you don’t resonate with so much anymore. Give yourself grace during this review and then growth phase after the 12th. Your financial intuition is strong and you are becoming quite magnetic at this time!
SCORPIO RISING / SUN SIGN: Pay attention to your dreams and allow your imagination to boost your confidence - you can manifest far more than you’re considering. In a couple weeks, you will become quite magnetic and what you’re hoping to land can show up!
SAGITTARIUS RISING / SUN SIGN: There may be matters with friends or colleagues that were not resolved, coming back up for discussion. It’s important to exercise diplomacy and listen before making a strong decision. You’re receiving strong insights during dream time - notice more frequent déjà vu experiences and seek deeper meaning.
CAPRICORN RISING / SUN SIGN: You may have caught wind of gossip at the water cooler. Wait until you get the whole story before springing into action; there may be more involved. It’s a great time to realize where you want to go from here to elevate your career moves, and start considering what you can do now to strategize next moves.
AQUARIUS RISING / SUN SIGN: Something deeper revealed about your leadership roles can give you leverage or an out that you may have been waiting for. A trip or a course may be delayed. Are you on the track you want to be on in your career and life path? There may be strong differences of opinion from significant others; hear them out and maybe even learn something.
PISCES RISING / SUN SIGN: It’s a time of deep diving into your purpose and what means the most to you in your life. There may be intimate partners of the past or memories of those who have gone before you resurfacing in some form; go inwards, using prayers or meditation to help forgive, release, integrate, and come to terms with past disappointments or pain points. Employ a creative outlet or put on a sad movie and have a good cry to help these emotions move.
On November 13, both Mercury and Venus will be going direct, then on the 14th is a triple conjunction of the south node (what needs releasing/maturing), Mars (ambition, life force, assertion) and Jupiter (amplification, also opportunities) all happening in Leo - watch for the fall of leadership here. This may include celebrities, politicians, rulers and world leaders. Watch and see what unfolds, knowing astrology never lies!
If you’d like to see how this plays out personally for you, feel free to book a private consultation using my website, www.suzy-woo.com. Enjoy and remember to think before speaking during this Mercury retrograde. Don’t take people’s reactions to heart, you are responsible for you. Til next time!
- Suzy, your sister from the stars
