The month begins with Jupiter retrograde in Taurus, Mars debilitated in Cancer, Ketu in Virgo, Sun debilitated in Libra with a new Moon, Mercury and Venus in Scorpio, Saturn retrograde in his own sign of Aquarius, and Rahu in Pisces.
November Transits:
Diwali October 31st and November 1st
Venus in Sagittarius on the 6th
Ketu moves to UttaraPhalguni nakshatra
Deva Prabodhini day of awakening on the 12th
Sun in Scorpio on the 15th
Saturn direct in Aquarius on the 15th
Mercury retrograde in Scorpio on the 25th
New Moon in Libra and Swati Nakshatra on November 1st at 06:47 am MT
Hours into November, a new Moon emerges in the sign of Libra. Sun is currently debilitated in this sign of relationships, pelvis and balance. This is a strongly inward cycle that requires rest, pause, and rejuvenation. Balance needs to be restored and the inner light needs gentle presence. Power continues to be very low for the coming weeks. Take care of your father and agni.
With both Mars and Sun debilitated, movement and action are slow, response time is extra sluggish, and both body and emotions need your attention. This is not a time to push or force outcomes. Tend to your heart and home, mother and lungs over the coming seven months. Challenges emerge with water so be diligent with clean up, restoration, and healing work. Don’t take unnecessary risks with water, home or heart. Take care of your mother.
Until mid month, both Saturn and Jupiter continue their clean up mode in retrograde motion. The guru asks for more awareness and focus on nourishment, finances, and material world support. Learn and grow through extra guidance and support. Saturn is still requesting extra vigilance with business, innovation, structured steps and healing work. He will not let you get away with excess, or frivolous behavior. Pay attention to the necessary clean up required for body and business.
There are two New Moon’s in November. The first one arrives on the first day of the month while Moon transits Swati nakshatra.
This new Moon also coincides with the powerful celebration of light, Diwali, in the Vedic calendar.
Diwali (or Deepavali) is a very significant five day festival in the Vedic tradition. The most significant day of the Diwali festivities is on the new Moon.
Diwali is actually a five day celebration that honors light, Lakshmi, and the divine resources available to us. Lakshmi is the giver of health, vitality, nourishment and wealth. The festival of light spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Three of the most important days are dedicated to Dhanvantari, Hanuman, and of course the new moon being the most important of all, which is solely dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.
Read more about Diwali and why this festival of lights is so important.
This Libra new Moon is particularly delicate as it mirrors the vulnerability and weakness of the Sun- who is currently debilitated in Libra as well. This is a inward time of year for the Sun. The source of our light is dim and the new Moon highlights this lack of light. When Sun is debilitated, the physical body is more sensitive, but the spiritual body is more awake. Use this time to go inward, pause, rest and rejuvenate. This new Moon is a particularly powerful time for inner growth, deep listening, and self care.
New Moon in Swati nakshatra brings a cycle of movement ahead. Change, travel, and wind come with this constellation. Vayu, the wind god, rules this portion of the sky and brings all kinds of movement with him. Subtle and small breezes, as well as powerful gusts, and everything in between, are all within his domain. What is your relationship with the wind right now? Vata may be particularly imbalanced in the coming weeks so be mindful of your prana. Avoid excess movement, travel and pushing to accomplish. Right now, less is more. Silence and rest are the best use of your time and energy.
Full Moon in Aries and Krittika Nakshatra on November 15th at 14:28 MT
Sun is at the edge of Libra leaving his sign of debilitation. This is an extra delicate junction point for your inner light, father, and digestion. Be careful what you eat and use extra diligence with your body and environment. This can be a problematic sensitivity point for physical and spiritual bodies. Don’t neglect your vulnerabilities right now.
Debilitation of Mars continues. Expect slow, steady steps for now. Force will not be useful in the months ahead. Find a new way forward with your action steps and karma. Mars requires a gentler, softer way right now. Can you feel the difference in your body?
Saturn is now direct, but extremely slow and sluggish. Everything is grinding to a halt as Saturn screeches forward in direct motion. He is finding a new way forward and requires your patience. As he moves forward in Satabisha nakshatra, don’t be surprised if you discover new insights and awareness with your health, healing and lineage wisdom. Ruling deity of this portion of the sky is Varuna who sees all and knows all!
Full Moon in Aries and Krittika Nakshatra arrives on November 15th at 14:28 MT.
The November Full Moon comes with extra waves of tenderness. Moon moves into exaltation just after the Full Moon arrives. The energy of an exalted planet is overflowing and it moves the energy out of the body- supporting release, expression and emotional purging. Full Moon in Krittika nakshatra allows clearing, clarifying and exactness. Listen carefully to your emotions as they will support clarity and awareness with your needs. Are you listening to your inner waves? What are they telling you?
Krittika nakshatra is ruled by the fire god Agni. This constellation supports purification through fire. It has a razor sharp exactness that allows for precision, clarity and focus. Fire is one of the most powerful resources available to humans. From a healing perspective, fire supports the transformation process, allowing new form, shape and possibilities to arrive. Instrumental in the alchemy of change and awakening, Agni is the spark that lights the fire. He lives in your body and supports the digestion process- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Without Agni there is no life possible. Agni is a potent reminder of the importance of fire in all parts of life and vitality.
Use the coming cycle to clear away excess and get focused on the essentials for your life path and purpose.
What excess needs to be trimmed away and released? What clarity is arriving about your needs? Where are you still unclear? What resistance is keeping you from finding clarity about your needs and actions?
Move towards the nourishment and that which sustains you. Get rid of anything that doesn’t support nourishment and alignment with dharma. Awaken the ultimate simplicity of life through the Middle Way. Agni will help you clarify what you need. Be willing to release and let go of what doesn’t nourish or serve you. Are you showing up and facing your emotional body with clarity? Are you using this to inform your needs, communication and self expression?
Receive gains in the cycle ahead by making space for them. Your willingness to purge and release will create the space for the new, more nourishing resources to arrive.
New Moon in Scorpio and Anuradha Nakshatra on November 30th at 23:22 MT
A second new Moon occurs as November closes. The debilitated Moon conjuncts retrograde Mercury and the Sun. Jupiter gives his direct gaze seven houses away in Taurus. Rahu and Saturn give their subtle drishti as well. Another delicate, vulnerable cycle occurs which requires tending to the shadow.
Venus is poised to jump into Capricorn at the time of the new Moon. Sandhi junction points are strong yet delicate. Spiritual yet materially weak. You’ll need increased focus, structure and exactness in the month ahead with relationships, women, wealth and beauty.
Continue your heart work and gentle approach to action as Mars takes his long dance through his debilitation sign of Cancer. Pushing and forcing outcomes won’t be effective at this time. Slow and steady wins the race. What are you learning about your need for gentleness right now?
The second new Moon of November arrives in Anuradha nakshatra, the friendly star of success on November 30th.
This Scorpio new Moon arrives while transiting Anuradha nakshatra. Sun and Moon collide in the sign of depth and transformation while the empty, dark Moon inspires possibility and potential. This is a particularly helpful cycle for turning your darkness into light. Prepare to activate something new and change old patterns and behaviors.
What needs to be enlivened and awakened within you? What is your shadow telling you it needs?
Anuradha nakshatra is ruled by Mitra who supports friendships and connections that support and uplift life. This constellation is also a powerful reminder of transformation and celebration. Symbolized by a triumphal gateway, this portion of the sky ushers in the arrival of improvement, upliftment and achievement. A powerful reminder that your darkness can be shifted and transformed into something life serving and empowering. Through your dharma, release and change your tragedy, pain and struggles into light, awareness and a powerful offering to the world. Anuradha reminds you that success is possible through hard work, effort and a refusal to give up.
In the waxing cycle ahead, spend time with quality people, dear friends, and trusted allies. Ask for support from those you love and cherish. Work towards co-creation and connection. Acknowledge the challenges you face and commit to transformation and healing. Lighten your load and turn the heaviness and sorrow into ease and gentleness. The medicine for your journey is self love and acceptance.
What needs to be reframed and restructured? How can you rewrite your story in order for more success? How do you want to feel and what direction do you want to go? What steps are you committed to taking so you can finally feel successful? What type of support do you need in order to succeed?
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October and November Horoscope for Each Rising Sign:
ARIES: Relationships are vulnerable as are home, heart, and mother. Finances strengthen with your effort and focus.
TAURUS: Strengthen your self awareness and inner work. Your gut and creativity need extra support right now. Refine and improve your business structure.
GEMINI: Food, finances, mouth and solar plexus are weak and vulnerable. Be careful what you ingest. Your spiritual path is requesting attention, focus and discipline. Ask your ancestors for guidance.
CANCER: Head, body, and heart are weak and vulnerable. Focus on spiritual and material gains through grief work and shadow work.
LEO: Relationships continue to take extra effort and support. Courage and creativity are at a low point. Retreat and rest are essential, but balance this with your business growth.
VIRGO: You are getting cracked open right now. Finances and nourishment are slow and vulnerable. Go back to the basics. Re-align with your dharma and financial structures.
LIBRA: Head, body and business are weak and vulnerable. This is a good time to slow down, pause, and listen to your gut. You are going through a big transformation. Don’t rush.
SCORPIO: Relationships require extra learning and growth. Turn inward and slow down so you get the dharmic and ancestral support that is here for you. Tend to your grief.
SAGITTARIUS: Gut health needs your attention as does your fear. Dive deep into the emotional body and unconscious terrain. Gains are slow and creativity takes effort. Keep going.
CAPRICORN: Relationships and business are extra vulnerable right now. Re-focus on your power, dharma, and business structure.
AQUARIUS: Inner clean up continues. Keep a strong routine and sadhana. Gut health is weak and vulnerable so be mindful of your diet. Don’t stray from your path. Let your heart lead the way.
PISCES: Your shadow work and inner resistance requires extra vigilance. Gut health and power are at the lowest point of the year. Turn vulnerability into your strength. This requires courage and creativity.