ASTROLOGY
Held by the sun in Scorpio, early November is a mystical time where we rekindle our hearth fires and settle into the cozy stillness of home with autumn’s shadows lengthening as the light fades fast. This year, Scorpio season is intensified by Mercury retrograde, which begins in Sagittarius before moving back into Scorpio. While in Sagittarius, Mercury may stir glib or brash expressions of truth, revealing soul-level beliefs through frank honesty.
As Mercury reenters Scorpio and aligns with the new moon on November 19, the intense energy deepens. This Scorpio new moon invites potent emotional transformation and healing, which will be amplified as Mercury meets the heart of the sun in a cazami on November 20. This is a powerful moment to gain clarity around your emotions, your voice, and your ability to express your truth with vulnerability and depth.
Then, when the sun enters Sagittarius on November 21, expect a palpable shift. There will be a lifting of pressure and a renewed sense of freedom, play, and forward momentum. However, on December 8, Mars in Sagittarius squares Saturn in Pisces, stirring tension between impulsive action and emotional restraint. You may feel the urge to move ahead, yet hesitate out of fear or a need for safety. Trust that this pause has purpose.
NATURAL MAGIC
For the Scorpio new moon, create a cozy, dimly lit space and light a candle to honor your inner flame. Journal three soul-level desires you’re ready to call in, intentions that feel honest, magnetic, and powerful. Visualize each one as if it were already in your life. Whisper, “I create and call in what is meant for me,” and truly feel the sensations of receiving. Place your hands on your lower belly and breathe in trust, devotion, and co-creation with the mystery of life.
To work with the Mars-Saturn square, try this nature ritual to channel tension into grounded action: Begin by recalling a current struggle, desire, or emotional weight that you’ve been holding. Then go outside and gather four natural objects: a stick (action), a stone (stability), a leaf (release), and a berry (growth). Once collected, arrange them in a square on the ground, honoring each as a part of your life and process. Stand in the center, breathe deeply, and say out loud, “I am ready to move forward with courage, with patience, and with trust.” Then, take one step forward, symbolizing this move you will make in your life. Finally, walk away, leaving your square in place as a living spell and an offering to nature.
