BACK TO BASICS: NOVEMBER 3–9, 2025
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This week brings a clear set of priorities. The Full Moon in Taurus emphasizes the importance of stability, consistency, self-care, and attention to your physical surroundings. Mars and Venus both change signs and immediately encounter great cultural tension. Emotions and reactions will likely run high, especially if you’re already stretched thin.
Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius on Sunday and stays retrograde through November 29. There’s no need to let this bring anxiety or stress. However, to make the most of it, you will want to prepare. Sit down early this week and make a list of everything you’ve left unfinished, including projects, messages, and conversations. Over the next three weeks, return to that list. Focus on what’s already in motion rather than starting something new. If you follow this simple plan, you will be amazed at how productive this time will be.
ACT THEN REST: Monday, November 3, 2025
The week begins with the Moon moving through Aries, keeping the tone direct and urgent. Aries is the cardinal fire sign, so you can expect to be emotionally geared toward action. Whatever the issue is, don’t wait to be ready. Step forward and make adjustments later. Emotions may sweep over or through you fast and unfiltered. If something is important to you, say so. If something is in your way, move it or walk around it. Aries must take direct and decisive action. Don’t make the day harder by second-guessing what you know you need to do.
At 11 pm EST, Mars in Scorpio trines Neptune. This adds a subtle undercurrent to the day. The drive of Mars combines with the imagination of Neptune, giving a strange but useful mix of energy and surrender. You may get a hint tonight of something you’ve been unsure how to act on. Let the image form without grabbing at it. If you feel drawn to rest or creative work late tonight, follow that direction.
- What’s the first clear step you can take without overthinking it?
- Where can you act now and refine later?
- What soft idea is starting to take shape as you head toward bed this evening?
RESTLESS MOVES, STRONG REACTIONS: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The day begins with the Moon still in Aries, holding onto urgency and a fast emotional pace. But that shifts at 11:16 am EST, when the Moon enters Taurus. Emotions settle as the tone becomes more grounded, and it becomes easier to resist quick bursts of action. Taurus wants reliability. You don’t need to rush; slow down and stay present.
At 8:01 am EST, Mars enters Sagittarius. This moves our drive to action toward bold, future-focused energy rather than deep underground intensity. Mars in Sagittarius acts on belief and the desire to explore and test limits. Our general motivation may be less focused but makes up for it by being more enthusiastic. Let this push you away from narrow concerns and into broader questions about what you stand for and where you’re heading.
At 12:29 pm EST, Mars opposes Uranus. This is an edgy and difficult aspect. Mars is pulling in one direction for action, Uranus is pulling in the other direction for change. Together, they create sparks of disruption. Slow down. If you think you can solve an issue with fast action and speed, think again. Be careful with impulsive choices and sudden outbursts. You may feel pulled between freedom and commitment, instinct and caution. Don’t try to force or demand clarity. Give yourself time to move forward without trying to lock anything into place too quickly.
- Where are you trying to move too fast, and what would improve if you slowed down?
- What belief is driving your actions right now, and does it still hold up?
- Where are you resisting change because it feels unpredictable, not because it’s wrong?
AN ILLUMINATED VIEW OF REALITY – TAURUS FULL MOON: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
At 8:20 am EST, we reach the Full Moon at 13° Taurus. This is a culmination point for the intentions set and metaphorical seeds planted at the New Moon in Libra two weeks ago. Now, the focus turns to the real, tangible results that have grown from the seeds planted at that time. Taurus is a fixed earth sign. It doesn’t rush, it doesn’t waver. It holds steadfast to what matters and lets the rest fall away. If emotions have felt scattered or uncertain, this Full Moon brings them back into the body. You’ll know what’s true by how it feels in your gut, not how it looks on paper.
Taurus rules stability, the body, and physical senses. This Full Moon may bring clarity about something you need to feel secure, financially, emotionally, and physically. If you’ve been chasing after something that hasn’t delivered what you expected or desired, you’ll feel the stark reality now. Don’t ignore it. Taurus doesn’t need drama. It needs something real to hold onto. Let this Full Moon show you what’s already working and what needs to be released for good.
This is a good day to slow down. Spend time in your body. Make a meal. Go outside. Give yourself quiet space to listen closely, preferably in nature. The answers won’t come through effort or drama; they will come quietly through presence.
- What has shown up clearly over the last two weeks that you can not ignore?
- What part of your life feels stable and worth building on?
- Where are you holding on too tightly out of fear?
SOLID GROUND, DEEP WATERS: Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Moon remains in Taurus until 10:20 am EST. This fixed earth sign values what’s real and what you can count on. Use the morning to settle into steady routines. Don’t rush to fix or change anything that’s already working. This is a good time to focus on what supports you in the material world—your finances, your body, or the structures you rely on day to day.
At 10:11 am EST, Mars in Sagittarius forms a sextile to Pluto. This is the first aspect Mars makes after entering Sagittarius, and it carries strength. Mars brings direction, Pluto adds power. Together, they offer an opportunity to act with precision and purpose. If you’re working toward a meaningful goal, take it seriously. Don’t wait for momentum. You already have what you need. Use it well.
At 6:39 pm EST, Venus enters Scorpio, where it will remain until November 30. This marks a shift in how we relate to others and how we value intimacy. Venus in Scorpio wants depth, not appearances. If your connections are shallow or superficial, they may feel off now. Expect stronger emotional reactions and a sharper sense of what matters in love, money, and creativity. Pay attention to what you hold on to and why. This transit isn’t about comfort. It’s about truth and the willingness to stay with what you find.
- What project deserves your full attention today?
- How do your commitments reflect what you actually care about, and where do they need more depth?
- What will you stand behind rather than walking away from?
A LOOK BACK BEFORE MOVING FORWARD: Friday, November 7, 2025
The Moon remains in Gemini all day, keeping the emotional pace quick. You may feel pulled in multiple directions, with your attention moving faster than your ability to keep up. The Gemini Moon doesn’t offer a lot of emotional depth, but it does offer open awareness. This is a good day to stay curious and gather information.
At 9:21 pm EST, Uranus retrogrades back into Taurus. Uranus was in Taurus from 2018 until it first entered Gemini this past July. It will now return to Taurus until late April 2026. While you’ve been busy waking up to changes in the part of your natal chart that holds Gemini, there’s something in the house that holds Taurus that needs another round of disruption or reawakening. The house that holds Taurus in your natal chart is an area of your life where you long for stable security. However, much change has occurred in this area in the past 7 years, and that change is not done yet. Get clear on the awakening that is still to come between now and spring 2026
At 10:43 pm EST, Venus in Scorpio squares Pluto. This is a sharp, powerful aspect. Venus wants connection, while Pluto demands truth. The tension here may expose control issues or power struggles in relationships. If something gets stirred up, don’t try to smooth it over too quickly. This is a chance to look honestly at what you want and what its true potential cost. Notice and avoid manipulation, your own or anyone else’s. Let yourself see what is being demanded of you.
- What unfinished business is calling your attention back to the house that holds Taurus in your natal chart?
- Where are power dynamics getting in the way of honest connection and trust?
- What are you ready to look at clearly, even if it’s uncomfortable?
ROOTED IN FEELINGS: Saturday, November 8, 2025
The Moon enters Cancer at 10:06 am EST, shifting the emotional tone toward comfort and care. Cancer is the Cardinal Water sign, focused on nurturing and protection. You may feel a strong pull to spend the weekend close to home and those members of your family or clan who feel most familiar.
This is a good day to tend to your inner world and those who touch your inner self most strongly. Cook something to share with those you love. Take care of your environment. Make time for rest. When the Moon is in Cancer, emotional security comes from routines that feel grounding and people who know you well. Cancer brings great sensitivity; let that be the simple message of the day. There’s no need to explain the tender feelings within.
- What’s worth protecting, even if no one else sees the need?
- How can you protect your emotional space today?
- What simple meal or comfort can you prepare that honors those you love?
MERCURY RETROGRADE BEGINS: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The Moon continues through Cancer today, keeping the emotional tone, sensitive, inward, and reflective. This isn’t a day for social activities or physical pursuits. Stay close to family and loved ones and let your instincts lead the way.
At 2:01 pm EST, Mercury stations retrograde at 6° Sagittarius. This retrograde will last until November 29, bringing review and revision to anything involving communication or project planning.
Mercury in Sagittarius wants us to understand the whole story, but in retrograde motion, it’s important to listen. Pay attention to where you’ve been in a hurry to move forward and have not gotten the full picture. Now is the time to slow down and clarify something important before continuing forward. Mercury will re‑enter Scorpio on November 18. Look to the houses in your chart that hold Sagittarius and Scorpio; those are the areas of your life where you will revisit old conversations, decisions, projects, or ideas. Now is the time to wrap up loose ends, review, and repair. Keep your attention on what needs to be completed from the past. This is not the time to start something new. Move forward with care and attention.
- What plans or projects need a second look before you move ahead?
- Where have you skipped details that now need attention?
- What part of the story are you only starting to hear or understand?
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