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Week of November 10-16
By Emily McLean
Is that a 4 p.m. sunset I see rolling in? As we transition from the excitement of harvest season, the urge to bunker fast approaches. Now the grain is collected, we must sift through the reaps and hunt for any mold endangering the sheaf. This week’s astro forecast calls for priority shifts and serious schedule cuts- how prepared are we for winter, really? As per usual, don’t forget to check your Rising and Moon placements!
Events:
Jupiter maintains a trine with Saturn (Canc △ Pisc)
Mercury enters Retrograde, Sag, 14:01 Nov 9th
Jupiter enters Retrograde, Cancer, 11:41 am Nov 11th
Mercury Conjuncts Mars, Sag, 18:15 Nov 12th
Grand Water Trine, Nov 16th, Sun △Jupiter △Saturn
Aries:
So much early activity in Sagittarius may feel like someone is attempting to light your kindling! After the past weeks of water and earth heavy activity, it’s not unreasonable to feel like you've been surrounded by wackos. Inspiration, especially around love, has been running rampant, and communication becomes heavily highlighted. However, all that glitters is not necessarily gold. Nurture the spark, but proceed with caution and lean on the community closest to you. What felt good last week is likely to prove unsustainable moving into retrograde season. This week, do not be afraid to ask for help. Prescription: potluck.
Taurus:
Uranus has been squatting in your corner, poking you in the side like an annoying kid at the store. Venus has been starring you down from the other side of the wheel, inviting you to explore. The South Node has been trining you, tricking you into watching a highlight reel of every mistake you've ever made. Everything is begging you to push your limits. Post full moon burnout is incredibly real, and you may feel as though your body can't keep up with your mind. Beware of taking your frustration out on your loved ones this week. Luckily, the stakes are low and you have time to experiment! Prescription: dry-erase board.
Gemini:
Post full moon, Uranus teeters on the edge of you and Taurus and flirts with your 12th house. Maybe this Halloween got a little too rowdy, keep an eye on your health and wellbeing. If your friend begs you to come with them to Urgent Care, be their advocate. We cannot afford losing any baddies to a rolled ankle on the subway. Pay no attention to the pre-retrograde fog rolling in, and take this as an opportunity to establish your team and work on collaboration. Financially, you will be blessed, if you can keep your time management in check. Prescription: Ibuprofen and Vitamin C packets.
Cancer:
Jupiter has been your friend this summer, and with the retrograde creeping in it is easy to succumb to frustrations around your newest projects and investments. Allow your lunar return (Nov 8th/9th) to vent these hiccups. Cry tonight, plan tomorrow. Luckily, you’ve been embraced by new friends and older mentors from all corners. Fear not, Jupiter still has your back- Retrogrades are a time of introspection, not erasure. If you feel your evenings have held an air of propheticism, listen!! If your friends pop up in these dreams, tell them. They were probably thinking about you too. Prescription: When Harry Met Sally.
Leo:
Block them. Delete Tinder, mute Hinge. I know the urge to paragraph and pontificate is strong this week- write these thoughts down. The creative juices have been flowing this month, channel this into rearranging your space and learning to enjoy evenings by yourself, just for tonight. Remember, retail therapy is valid and anyone who sneers otherwise probably smells weird. Give yourself the same grace you would your bestie, light a scented candle, and buy fancy lotion. This blockage will pass shortly after the Nov 20th new moon, but for now, dance it out. Prescription: Hitachi Magic Wand.
Virgo:
I know your internal monologue is starting to sound like an AOL dial-up tone right now. If you’re trying to make the best of creative stasis, return to your roots (pros and cons lists.) For some reason, the highs have been very high, and lows… subterranean. Remember: not your circus, not your monkeys. You are not responsible for anyone else’s feelings. Your best course of action this week is a cup of hot chocolate and going non-verbal. Let this disassociation wash over, just for right now. Prescription: fresh produce at Union Square market.
Libra:
Congratulations on finally getting your flowers at work! Try not to get ahead of yourself, everyone is slowing down this week. This doesn’t mean they forgot about you, or that no one is as excited as you’d like them to be- they will, however, likely forget to pay you back. If you can, stuff your pride and money in a gilded box on the shelf and celebrate with prudence before you burn out. See how they sparkle in the sun next to the books you said you'd read? Remember, just because they respect you does not mean they like you. Prescription: diary entries in glitter gel.
Scorpio:
Happy (early, late, and on time) Birthdays, Scorpio! Even though it’s your time to shine, you’re likely playing the Mom-friend for everyone else right now. Who has and hasn’t been showing up is likely a surprise- trust this. For once, it’s not that deep. A light skepticism is fine, but connections now will be advantageous later. None of us will judge you for a lightly raised eyebrow. There’s plenty of will they/won’t they in the air- wait it out. By the end of the month, the answer will be clear. For now, let idiots make further fools of themselves. It’s not your fault you’re smarter than everyone else! Prescription: combination pad locks.
Sagittarius:
Stop acting like a know-it-all and playing devil’s advocate. It’s only fun for you, it may cost you a friendship or two. Mars’ energy was really fun last week, but in conjunction with a reluctantly retrograded Mercury, the jokes aren’t going to land. You will have plenty of time to use Mars’ boundary setting hype later, and if playful jabs turn into resentment, listen closely to what your body tells you to purge. Is this really a problem with roots or are you just looking to project? Channel these frustrations into exercise- sometimes the best pre-workout is spite. Prescription: boxing lessons.
Capricorn:
Well, well well- if it isn’t the consequences of your own actions. Knock knock- who’s there- your best friend, karma! Right now, you’re eager to get on with whatever comes next, but Saturn rewards endurance over force. Jupiter’s retrograde may be opposing some of your recent achievements, and asks you to reconsider your expenditure. You can, but should you? Career, networking, and money influences have been going smoothly so far, don’t get irritated when it slows down this week. Embrace patience, be the tortoise. Allow this stasis to breed trust, and avoid holiday shopping until next month (I know, I’m sorry.) Prescription: guided meditations.
Aquarius:
Don’t. Fuck. Your. Coworker. Now that matters of the home have mostly settled, anticipate some disruptions in your social circle. Likely, you’ve been on the up after a destabilizing transition, and the want to explore all options is strong- use your best discernment to understand wants vs needs. Jupiter and Saturn will likely still protect you and people may be empathetic, but think before this next move. You and your stoicism may not be bothered, but I promise the boy you’re texting will be. Tread lightly, roads may be slippery when wet. Prescription: a cute new planner.
Pisces:
Treasure awaits you at the end of an intangible rainbow. Be prepared for a legal quandary and use the slow-motion energy of this retrograde to your advantage. Keep your schedule light and open in anticipation for weirdies. Things just keep happening to you, and if you can, don’t let anyone rush you. By the end of the week, you will reap the rewards of an open mind. Your intuition is your greatest tool right now, who said metaphysics have no place in the classroom? Prescription: a Tarot pull.
By Emily McLean
Is that a 4 p.m. sunset I see rolling in? As we transition from the excitement of harvest season, the urge to bunker fast approaches. Now the grain is collected, we must sift through the reaps and hunt for any mold endangering the sheaf. This week’s astro forecast calls for priority shifts and serious schedule cuts- how prepared are we for winter, really? As per usual, don’t forget to check your Rising and Moon placements!
Events:
Jupiter maintains a trine with Saturn (Canc △ Pisc)
Mercury enters Retrograde, Sag, 14:01 Nov 9th
Jupiter enters Retrograde, Cancer, 11:41 am Nov 11th
Mercury Conjuncts Mars, Sag, 18:15 Nov 12th
Grand Water Trine, Nov 16th, Sun △Jupiter △Saturn
Aries:
So much early activity in Sagittarius may feel like someone is attempting to light your kindling! After the past weeks of water and earth heavy activity, it’s not unreasonable to feel like you've been surrounded by wackos. Inspiration, especially around love, has been running rampant, and communication becomes heavily highlighted. However, all that glitters is not necessarily gold. Nurture the spark, but proceed with caution and lean on the community closest to you. What felt good last week is likely to prove unsustainable moving into retrograde season. This week, do not be afraid to ask for help. Prescription: potluck.
Taurus:
Uranus has been squatting in your corner, poking you in the side like an annoying kid at the store. Venus has been starring you down from the other side of the wheel, inviting you to explore. The South Node has been trining you, tricking you into watching a highlight reel of every mistake you've ever made. Everything is begging you to push your limits. Post full moon burnout is incredibly real, and you may feel as though your body can't keep up with your mind. Beware of taking your frustration out on your loved ones this week. Luckily, the stakes are low and you have time to experiment! Prescription: dry-erase board.
Gemini:
Post full moon, Uranus teeters on the edge of you and Taurus and flirts with your 12th house. Maybe this Halloween got a little too rowdy, keep an eye on your health and wellbeing. If your friend begs you to come with them to Urgent Care, be their advocate. We cannot afford losing any baddies to a rolled ankle on the subway. Pay no attention to the pre-retrograde fog rolling in, and take this as an opportunity to establish your team and work on collaboration. Financially, you will be blessed, if you can keep your time management in check. Prescription: Ibuprofen and Vitamin C packets.
Cancer:
Jupiter has been your friend this summer, and with the retrograde creeping in it is easy to succumb to frustrations around your newest projects and investments. Allow your lunar return (Nov 8th/9th) to vent these hiccups. Cry tonight, plan tomorrow. Luckily, you’ve been embraced by new friends and older mentors from all corners. Fear not, Jupiter still has your back- Retrogrades are a time of introspection, not erasure. If you feel your evenings have held an air of propheticism, listen!! If your friends pop up in these dreams, tell them. They were probably thinking about you too. Prescription: When Harry Met Sally.
Leo:
Block them. Delete Tinder, mute Hinge. I know the urge to paragraph and pontificate is strong this week- write these thoughts down. The creative juices have been flowing this month, channel this into rearranging your space and learning to enjoy evenings by yourself, just for tonight. Remember, retail therapy is valid and anyone who sneers otherwise probably smells weird. Give yourself the same grace you would your bestie, light a scented candle, and buy fancy lotion. This blockage will pass shortly after the Nov 20th new moon, but for now, dance it out. Prescription: Hitachi Magic Wand.
Virgo:
I know your internal monologue is starting to sound like an AOL dial-up tone right now. If you’re trying to make the best of creative stasis, return to your roots (pros and cons lists.) For some reason, the highs have been very high, and lows… subterranean. Remember: not your circus, not your monkeys. You are not responsible for anyone else’s feelings. Your best course of action this week is a cup of hot chocolate and going non-verbal. Let this disassociation wash over, just for right now. Prescription: fresh produce at Union Square market.
Libra:
Congratulations on finally getting your flowers at work! Try not to get ahead of yourself, everyone is slowing down this week. This doesn’t mean they forgot about you, or that no one is as excited as you’d like them to be- they will, however, likely forget to pay you back. If you can, stuff your pride and money in a gilded box on the shelf and celebrate with prudence before you burn out. See how they sparkle in the sun next to the books you said you'd read? Remember, just because they respect you does not mean they like you. Prescription: diary entries in glitter gel.
Scorpio:
Happy (early, late, and on time) Birthdays, Scorpio! Even though it’s your time to shine, you’re likely playing the Mom-friend for everyone else right now. Who has and hasn’t been showing up is likely a surprise- trust this. For once, it’s not that deep. A light skepticism is fine, but connections now will be advantageous later. None of us will judge you for a lightly raised eyebrow. There’s plenty of will they/won’t they in the air- wait it out. By the end of the month, the answer will be clear. For now, let idiots make further fools of themselves. It’s not your fault you’re smarter than everyone else! Prescription: combination pad locks.
Sagittarius:
Stop acting like a know-it-all and playing devil’s advocate. It’s only fun for you, it may cost you a friendship or two. Mars’ energy was really fun last week, but in conjunction with a reluctantly retrograded Mercury, the jokes aren’t going to land. You will have plenty of time to use Mars’ boundary setting hype later, and if playful jabs turn into resentment, listen closely to what your body tells you to purge. Is this really a problem with roots or are you just looking to project? Channel these frustrations into exercise- sometimes the best pre-workout is spite. Prescription: boxing lessons.
Capricorn:
Well, well well- if it isn’t the consequences of your own actions. Knock knock- who’s there- your best friend, karma! Right now, you’re eager to get on with whatever comes next, but Saturn rewards endurance over force. Jupiter’s retrograde may be opposing some of your recent achievements, and asks you to reconsider your expenditure. You can, but should you? Career, networking, and money influences have been going smoothly so far, don’t get irritated when it slows down this week. Embrace patience, be the tortoise. Allow this stasis to breed trust, and avoid holiday shopping until next month (I know, I’m sorry.) Prescription: guided meditations.
Aquarius:
Don’t. Fuck. Your. Coworker. Now that matters of the home have mostly settled, anticipate some disruptions in your social circle. Likely, you’ve been on the up after a destabilizing transition, and the want to explore all options is strong- use your best discernment to understand wants vs needs. Jupiter and Saturn will likely still protect you and people may be empathetic, but think before this next move. You and your stoicism may not be bothered, but I promise the boy you’re texting will be. Tread lightly, roads may be slippery when wet. Prescription: a cute new planner.
Pisces:
Treasure awaits you at the end of an intangible rainbow. Be prepared for a legal quandary and use the slow-motion energy of this retrograde to your advantage. Keep your schedule light and open in anticipation for weirdies. Things just keep happening to you, and if you can, don’t let anyone rush you. By the end of the week, you will reap the rewards of an open mind. Your intuition is your greatest tool right now, who said metaphysics have no place in the classroom? Prescription: a Tarot pull.
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