November kicks off with the undeniable magic that comes with Scorpio season, you know, in tense, emotional, and deeply transformative! Then, as the month progresses, we’ll lean into that fiery optimism that comes with Sagittarius season, which will light the path toward renewal and truth! You’ll notice a lot of planetary shifting happening this month, but Neptune remains in retrograde through Pisces, keeping with the reflective energy, and Pluto continues its direct motion through Aquarius, encouraging innovative change!
On top of all that, we’ll experience another Mercury retrograde this time starting in Sagittarius and continuing back through Scorpio before stationing direct all before the month is over. We’ll feel Jupiter go retrograde in Cancer mid-way through the month as well, and we’ll feel our attention going inward towards emotional growth and healing of the heart. Then, of course, we have the Full Moon in Taurus and New Moon in Scorpio, which anchor the month in self-worth and rebirth, both urging us to let go of what has been weighing us down and recommit to what feels truly aligned with our soul!
Let’s really dive into what this new month has in store for us!
November 2025 Astrological Forecast
November has a habit of feeling like a bridge between endings and beginnings as it moves us through Scorpio’s introspection into Sagittarius’s sense of adventure and truth-seeking. This is a month to release, to re-evaluate, and to focus on realigning with your higher purpose, no matter where you fall in the zodiac. Early on, you can expect some deep inner work to be required, followed by bursts of optimism and inspiration as we close it out!
Planetary Influences
Mars enters Sagittarius (November 4)
When Mars leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius early in the month, you’re likely to notice an increased craving for freedom, adventure, and to understand the deeper meaning of our pursuits. During this transit, it’s a great time to travel, learn, or say yes to something that reignites your sense of purpose!
Venus enters Scorpio (November 6)
On November 6, Venus enters Scorpio, and you’ll notice love, money, and values deepen. Taking the dive into Scorpio’s passionate waters can mean that relationships become more intimate and revealing, meaning that any surface-level connections simply won’t satisfy you.
Uranus Retrograde enters Taurus (November 7)
After backspinning in Gemini for a while, Uranus retrogrades back into Taurus this month, reminding us that true change requires patience and persistence. As Taurus is all about comfort and stability, this transit can stir some questions revolving around security, finances, and what we truly value.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius (November 9)
Ah, another Mercury retrograde, this time in Sagittarius. This can bring a reality check to our beliefs and communication, and with that, misunderstanding might come to the surface if we aren’t careful and end up speaking before we think.
Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer (November 11)
Mercury is not alone in its retrograde period this month, as Jupiter will also be backspinning through Cancer, inviting emotional introspection. This will cause us to feel the urge to re-evaluate how we nurture ourselves and others with the reminder that growth comes from emotional intelligence and by being able to reconnect with what feels safe and comforting!
Mercury Conjunct Mars (November 12)
Again, Mercury and Mars will align on Nov. 12, and this means your words will have twice the impact. You might even feel more assertive or eager to finally act on an idea you’ve had in the back of your mind. However, you also need to make sure to keep any impulsive tendencies in check.
Mercury Retrograde enters Scorpio (November 18)
On the 18th, Mercury slips back into Scorpio, where communication deepens and intensifies. This part of its retrograde cycle could mean that some secrets make their way to the surface, and you might feel your intuition especially heightened. This is the perfect time for some serious truth-telling and emotional honesty in your close relationships!
Sun Conjunct Lilith (November 18)
With this fiery alignment, you’re likely to notice that part of ourselves that we’ve worked to hide away or repress is illuminated. It’s likely to feel your confidence rise from self-acceptance, as well as feel ready to embrace the aspects of yourself that refuse to conform.
Uranus Sextile Neptune (November 20)
This rare transit takes the innovation and Uranus and the imagination of Neptune to help inspire our visionary ideas and creativity, which means those of us who are especially artistic and spiritual, this is some perfect energy to lean into.
Sun Conjunct Mercury (November 20)
This conjunction is basically an “aha” moment where clarity returns after weeks of confusion. If you’ve been feeling especially confused lately, this aspect helps you to put it into words and to see your path forward more clearly!
Sun enters Sagittarius (November 21)
Sagittarius season begins as we make our way toward the end of the month, and you’ll feel the moon lighten. After Scorpio’s emotional depths, the Sun moving into Sagittarius brings optimism, laughter, and a deep desire to explore beyond your comfort zone! This is a beautiful kind of energy for us to expand our horizons and say yes to joy!
Mercury Conjunct Lilith (November 21)
This specific alignment invites us to have more courageous conversations and lean into more authentic self-expression. Lilith’s energy is always encouraging us to speak our truth, especially as it relates to things we’re typically too afraid to say, and this is heightened with this conjunction.
Mercury Conjunct Venus (November 25)
When Mercury, the planet of communication, meets up with Venus, the planet of love, you’re likely to notice that heartfelt conversations flow more easily. This means that this can be the perfect time to work on smoothing over any misunderstandings, expressing more affection, and finding common ground in your relationships.
Saturn turns Direct (November 27)
After many months, Saturn finally turns direct in Pisces on the 27th of the month. This will begin to restore focus and structure, with the lessons you learned during the retrograde period now solidifying!
Mercury Direct (November 29)
After backspinning in both Sagittarius and Scorpio, Mercury will station direct as the month begins to wrap up. This is when miscommunication eases, clarity returns, and plans begin to finally move forward again. This is the time to focus on finalizing decisions and setting those important intentions for December.
Venus enters Sagittarius (November 30)
By the end of the month, Venus joins the Sun and Mars in the sign of Sagittarius and brings a sense of light adventure with it. It’s likely that you’ll notice love and creativity expand under this transit, with the feeling like we’re being urged to connect more through laughter and exploration.
Moon Phases
Full Moon in Taurus (November 5)
Stability, comfort, and self-worth will be the highlights of this Taurus Full Moon! This is the time to release any scarcity mindsets and finally let yourself celebrate how far you’ve come. Under this Full Moon, treat yourself gently, and let gratitude guide you.
New Moon in Scorpio (November 20)
The New Moon in Scorpio will be inviting us to lean into emotional renewal and transformation. This is a powerful lunation where you can focus on shadow work, releasing the old, and setting intentions that come from a real place of truth.
Other Important Influences
Chiron Retrograde (all month)
Chiron will continue its backward motion through Aries for the whole month, continuing to keep a spotlight on healing identity and self-worth. It’s reminding us that growth comes from acknowledging pain and realizing how it’s shaped our courage!
Vesta enters Capricorn (November 18)
The asteroid of devotion and sacred focus, Vesta, moves from Sagittarius into grounded Capricorn mid-month and is going to help us in committing to our purpose with a renewed sense of discipline. Now would be a great time to refine our routines and invest in what truly matters to us.
Ceres Direct (November 21)
Ceres goes direct on the 21st, and after a long period of introspection, the shift will help us to take more practical steps towards care, both in how we care for ourselves and others.
Final Thoughts
November’s focus is on inner transformation and expanding our perspectives! We have Scorpio season, inviting emotional depth and honesty, while Sagittarius season will remind us to lift our gaze and look for the meaning in the big picture. There are many planets and other influences happening this month, so progress might feel a little slow at first, but by the end of the month, clarity and momentum will return!
