The Astrology of November 2026
The Astrology of November 2026:
Emerging from the Depths
After an October dominated by emotional housekeeping and shadow work, November serves as a month of transition. We spend the first three weeks fully immersed in the depths of Scorpio season, navigating raw truths and emotional recalibration. Yet, by the middle of the month, the energetic tide turns. As both Mercury and Venus station direct on the exact same day, we are given the green light to take the hard-won insights of recent weeks and begin turning them into forward momentum.
Simultaneously, we are beginning to feel the first stirs of the next major cycle: Mars enters its pre-retrograde shadow on November 5th, laying the groundwork for its upcoming retrograde in Virgo and Leo, January - March 2027. Between emotional releases, mental course-corrections, and the building momentum toward an exact trine between Uranus and Pluto, November is not about bypassing the shadow. It is about uncovering the personal power and clarity waiting on the other side.
In Case You Missed It: Fall & Winter Astrology Forecast with Jeffrey Peck
On October 21st, I joined medium Jeffrey Peck for a rich, collaborative YouTube Live broadcast diving into the astrological terrain ahead. If you’re looking for grounded guidance to navigate the rest of autumn and the start of winter, this conversation offers a free 3-month forecast complete with an audience Q&A addressing real-time questions about working with these transits.
Here’s what we covered in the broadcast:
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio and Libra: Unpacking the deeper psychological and relational layers of this cycle beyond superficial relationship clichés.
Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio: Navigating the internal audit of our minds, speech, and honest emotional truths.
How to Use Scorpio Energy Wisely: Strategies to move through intense water energy with emotional integrity, radical honesty, and empowerment rather than fear.
Upcoming Mars Retrograde in Virgo and Leo: Key preparation steps before Mars enters its shadow and retrograde cycle, helping you pace your energy, daily habits, and creative drive without burnout.
Jeffrey’s Intuitive Wisdom: Insights into the broader collective energetic shifts unfolding alongside these planetary cycles.
Whether you want to understand how to best handle the dual retrogrades or begin to prepare for what 2027 brings, this free forecast will give you a clear roadmap.
November 2026 Key Dates
11/5: Mars Enters Pre-Retrograde Shadow in Leo
Mars reaches the degree to which it will eventually backtrack, dropping subtle clues about the desires, creative projects, and drive we will re-evaluate early next year.
11/8: New Moon in Scorpio
A potent seed-planting lunation inviting psychological renewal, radical self-honesty, and the release of outgrown defenses.
11/13: Venus Stations Direct in Libra
Venus ends its 40-day retrograde journey, restoring balance, clarity, and renewed mutual respect to our relationship dynamics and core values.
11/13: Mercury Stations Direct in Scorpio
Stationing direct on the exact same day as Venus, Mercury clears mental fog and unlocks direct, penetrating communication.
11/22: Sun Enters Sagittarius
Sagittarius Season begins, delivering a welcome burst of fire, philosophical perspective, and expansive optimism just in time for the holidays.
11/24: Full Moon in Gemini
A lively, mentally stimulating culmination that encourages curious dialogue, flexibility, and questioning our fixed assumptions.
11/29: Uranus Trine Pluto (Exact)
The second exact alignment of this revolutionary, supportive trine offers a durable blueprint for personal breakthroughs and grounded transformation.
Planetary Stations & Retrograde Cycles
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio and Libra
(October 3 – November 13, exits post shadow December 15th)
Venus retrogrades approximately every 1.5 years for about 40 days, prompting an essential audit of our emotional attachments, partnership agreements, and personal values.
On October 25th, Venus re-entered Libra, the sign it naturally rules. Here, the energetic focus transitioned from Scorpionic raw truth to Libran balance. Over the following weeks, through the time that Venus exits its post-shadow, we are called to recalibrate the scales of fairness, clear up lingering misunderstandings, and restore a grounded sense of mutual respect in our definitions of partnership.
Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio
(October 24 – November 13 - exits post-shadow November 30th)
Mercury stationed retrograde in October, and spends the entire month of November, including the post-shadow period, in Scorpio. Scorpio is a sign about intimacy in our closest relationships, but it is also about intimacy with ourselves. Conversations turn serious, and the mind is drawn toward detective work. Mercury retrograde in Scorpio invites us to look at the roots of our thought patterns. If you are of a particularly anxious or worrying nature, it’s time to look at the core beliefs that drive your worries. If you have more of an even-keel mental nature, this retrograde will help you to question those beliefs and perceptions that you may take for granted.
The November 13th Turning Point: Venus and Mercury Station Direct
On November 13th, both Venus (in late Libra) and Mercury (in mid-Scorpio) station direct on the very same day.
Late October and early November may have felt like walking through thick mud: revisiting relationship boundaries, untangling financial knots, or second-guessing past decisions. This dual station acts as an energetic release valve. The reflective, internal work of both retrogrades culminates, clearing the air for forward motion. Conversations that felt stalled or loaded with unspoken subtext can now happen with clear, compassionate resolution. Give yourself a few days around the stations for the dust to settle, and then begin moving forward with confidence.
Lunations of November 2026
New Moon in Scorpio (November 8)
This New Moon arrives right in the heart of our emotional processing, offering a fertile ground for profound renewal. Scorpio urges us to look beneath convenient narratives to uncover our sovereign personal power.
The shadow side of this archetype can lean into control, manipulation, or chronic defensiveness out of a fear of being hurt. But when harnessed constructively, this lunation is an opportunity to purge limiting fears and break free from old patterns. Use this New Moon to clear out emotional deadwood and plant seeds for relationships and projects built on authenticity.
Full Moon in Gemini (November 24)
Landing just two days before Thanksgiving, the Full Moon in Gemini shifts the atmosphere from Scorpionic depth to an active, lively mental frequency. Gemini is the sign of the eternal student, encouraging us to adopt a "beginner’s mind" and question the rigid beliefs and assumptions framing our worldview.
Because this lunation brings buzzy, fast-paced energy right before the holidays, conversations could easily feel scattered or overstimulated. Channel this into curiosity rather than debate. Focus on active listening, enjoy genuine storytelling, and approach others with a willingness to learn something new rather than needing to defend a fixed position.
Outer to Outer Planet Aspects
Uranus Trine Pluto (November 29)
On November 29th, the harmonious trine between Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius reaches its second exact alignment. This generational aspect provides an enduring, supportive bridge between radical innovation (Uranus) and psychological transformation (Pluto).
While outer-planet alignments often shape collective movements, they also provide personal blueprints for lasting freedom. This trine supports you in breaking through stagnant resistance, innovating practical solutions to long-standing problems, and boldly stepping into new creative and professional terrain. It offers the courage to disrupt outgrown patterns with grounded confidence.
Final Thoughts
With Venus and Mercury stationing direct mid-month, followed by the Sun entering fiery Sagittarius on November 22nd, we receive a welcome burst of forward momentum right before the onset of the holidays. The challenge will be to focus that momentum wisely.
Think of it like recovering from an illness: after spending several days down in bed, the first day your energy returns might tempt you to clean the entire house. Soon enough, you realize you pushed too hard, too fast. You still need time to convalesce, and overexertion lands you right back in bed with a relapse.
Our collective psychic reserves are in a similar state right now. We may see clear signs that the path ahead is opening. We feel more free of the obstacles that forced us to rest, retreat, and reconsider during the Venus and Mercury retrogrades. Still, we have to pace ourselves. We will benefit most by spending our energy judiciously and avoiding the urge to overextend, particularly between November 13th and the end of the month.
Questions for Reflection
Where in your life are you feeling a sudden rush to make up for lost time or tackle everything at once now that forward motion has resumed?
What does a sustainable pace look like for your physical and emotional reserves as you navigate the transition into the busy holiday season?
Before rushing forward, what boundary, insight, or self-care practice discovered during the recent retrogrades must you keep intact?
Where in your life are you feeling inspired to pioneer a completely fresh, innovative approach as Uranus trines Pluto?
