In November 2026, we have a much-deserved change of pace.
October has been INTENSE. November looks much, much better.
Uranus is exactly trining Pluto, we have a Venus-Jupiter sextile and a Venus-Mars sextile active pretty much the entire month, a Fire Grand Trine, and more.
Venus and Mercury are still retrograde in the first half of the month, but they go direct – on the same day – on November 13th. It’s a pretty big deal to have 2 personal planets turning direct on the same day – the effect is compounded.
There’s a strong sense of forward momentum – we finally see the light at the end of the tunnel – and what all the trials and tribulations of the past months have been leading up to.
In November we also have a rare triple conjunction of Mars, Jupiter and the South Node in Leo, and 2 action-packed lunations, including a Full Moon conjunct Uranus.
Things ARE going to happen in November, that’s for sure.
But let’s take a look at the most important aspects of the month:
November 4th, 2026 – Venus Sextile Jupiter
On November 4th, 2026, Venus at 24° Libra is sextile Jupiter at 24° Leo. The heart opens, and things feel possible again.
Venus hasn’t had it easy for a long, long time.
Ground down by Pluto squares and Chiron oppositions, with very little support along the way, our poor Venus has been doing some pretty hard work – confronting uncomfortable truths, purging old attachments, and coming face to face with things we’d rather not see.
But the ‘dog days’ are over, because now Venus forms her first truly supportive aspect – and not with just any planet, but with the great benefic himself – the god of all gods, Jupiter!
And because of Venus’ slow motion and change of direction, what would normally be a 1–2 day influence becomes one of the defining aspects of the entire month – basically, the entire month of November is infused with the joyful, optimistic energy of Venus and Jupiter.
After everything Venus has been through, this transit will remind us that life is not just about confronting our fears, facing our shadows, and doing the hard work.
It’s also about connecting with people we love, and remembering what makes life worth living.
November 4th, 2026 – Mercury Conjunct Sun
On November 4th, 2026, Mercury retrograde is conjunct the Sun at 12° Scorpio – an aspect also called Mercury cazimi.
Sun conjunct Mercury marks the beginning of a new Mercury cycle. When the Sun and Mercury ‘shake hands’ in the sky, something about our purpose, about our identity, becomes clear.
Pay attention to your intuition, as well as news, conversations, insights, or seemingly ‘random’ information that speaks to you for some reason. Something that didn’t seem important before may become the missing piece of the puzzle.
November 9th, 2026 – New Moon In Scorpio
On November 9th, 2026, we have a New Moon at 17° Scorpio. This is a rather tense New Moon square its own ruler (Mars, now in Leo).
What’s interesting, though, is that Mars and the Sun are in mutual reception, so this time the Mars friction is used as a catalyst for action, rather than simply creating conflict.
Mars is also sextile Venus and approaching a conjunction to Jupiter.
There’s real potential for things to move forward in a positive direction, opening up possibilities we might not have imagined before. But there’s a catch: we have to be honest with ourselves about what we really want – and brave enough to go after it.
The universe is giving us a push, but it’s up to us to take that first step.
November 13th, 2026 – Mercury And Venus Go Direct
On November 13th, 2026, both Mercury and Venus go direct. Mercury goes direct at 5° Scorpio, and Venus at 22° Libra.
In the past 40+ days, we’ve had a LOT of processing. A lot of ruminating. Things we hadn’t considered, things we’d swept under the rug, have all come to the surface – like an overflowing sewer exposing what had been rotting underneath. And we had no choice but to deal with it.
It hasn’t been easy. Some of the most challenging work happens in silence – in sitting with uncomfortable emotions, in acknowledging truths we’d rather avoid, in taking accountability for things we used to blame others for.
But we’ve done the work. We’ve faced things we couldn’t face before, and understood things we couldn’t understand before.
And now, with both Mercury and Venus turning direct, we’re done digging through the past. We’ve seen what needed to be seen, and the only way left is forward.
November 16th, 2026 – Mars Conjunct Jupiter Conjunct South Node
On November 16th, 2026, Mars conjuncts Jupiter and the South Node at 26° Leo.
Triple conjunctions like this are extremely rare – we haven’t had one this tight for more than 100 years.
What makes this transit even more special is that the Mars-Jupiter-South Node conjunction is also tightly sextile Venus in Libra.
If Venus retrograde has helped us discover what our heart really wants over the past 40 days, Mars and Jupiter now give us the energy and courage to act on that discovery.
And the South Node provides the release valve – helping us let go of old patterns, fears, and attachments that have stood in the way.
A detailed report about this important transit will follow closer to the date.
November 22nd, 2026 – Sun Enters Sagittarius
On November 22nd, 2026, Sun enters Sagittarius. Happy birthday to all the dreamers and truth-seekers out there!
What would we do without our Sagittarius people, and how would we move forward without the spirit of Sagittarius season lighting the way?
This is when, in the Western world, we celebrate Thanksgiving and get excited for Christmas preparations. Most cultures have their own ways of marking this season with optimism and a sense of hope for what’s ahead.
November 24th, 2026 – Full Moon In Gemini
On November 24th, 2026, we have a Full Moon at 2° Gemini conjunct Uranus!!
This is a VERY dynamic, almost explosive Full Moon that is bound to shake off whatever lethargy might still be lingering after the already Mars-charged New Moon.
The Full Moon is not only conjunct Uranus, but also square Mars, trine Pluto and sextile Neptune. This lunation directly activates the minor triangle with the 3 outer planets – Uranus, Neptune and Pluto – emphasizing the Uranus side of the equation.
Words will be spoken, the truth will come out, and things will never be the same.
Uranus sees the bigger picture, the vision of what could be – and at the Full Moon in Gemini, we are given the opportunity to unapologetically step into that future.
November 25th, 2026 – Mars Enters Virgo
On November 25th, 2026, Mars enters Virgo.
Mars in Virgo is THE get-things-done Mars transit. Think Mars’ drive and stamina combined with Virgo’s efficiency, attention to detail, and common-sense approach to problem-solving.
And we’ll have plenty of opportunities to put these qualities to work.
Mars will go retrograde at 11° Virgo early next year, spending a looong time in the sign – giving us opportunity after opportunity to fix what isn’t working, streamline what could work better, and make real improvements in the Virgo area of our chart.
A detailed report about this important Mars retrograde transit (starting January 2027) will follow closer to the date.
November 28th, 2026 – Venus Sextile Jupiter
On November 28th, 2026, we have the 2nd Venus-Jupiter sextile, this time at 27° Libra-Leo.
The 2 planets have been in a sextile aspect for pretty much the entire month, and this is the final hit – the culmination of a month-long transit.
This is a time to harness all that good mojo – and make that sense of abundance, joy, and optimism part of our lives. Not just as a fleeting feeling, but as a new ‘rule’ we choose to live by.
There’s that saying: “The most important decision you will ever make in your life is deciding whether the universe is hostile or friendly.”
Our beliefs shape how we see the world, what we expect from life, and ultimately, what we’re willing to open ourselves up to.
So why not choose to believe that life is on our side? That good things can happen to us? That we deserve to be happy?
November 29th, 2026 – Uranus Trine Pluto
And on November 29th, 2026, we have perhaps the most important aspect of the month: an exact trine between Uranus and Pluto.
Aspects between these 2 slow-moving planets are rare – and therefore significant. We might not feel them in the same way we feel Venus and Mercury turning direct, or the Mars-Jupiter conjunction, but their influence is far-reaching and long-lasting.
The outer planets are the movers and shakers behind the scenes. They rewrite the rules and create the big-picture shifts that shape the world we live in.
And with Uranus and Pluto working together in a harmonious trine, there’s a sense that the future is opening up, and that the changes we’re making now are part of something much bigger.
Whatever you’re ready to change or move forward with in November, the astrology is on your side. If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s time to take that next step, this is it. Happy November!
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