Note:  the dates in this forecast are for Pacific to Eastern time.  

Unless I provide a specific timeframe, we’ll feel the energies 24-72 hours before the date I mention (the date when the planetary alignment is exact).  

They’ll gain strength as they approach, and linger for 24–48 hours after, gradually fading with each passing hour.

💫 Executive Summary

This week Uranus re-enters Taurus,  Mercury retrograde begins 😔, a beautiful Full Moon in Taurus shines at us from the skies, and we're treated to an extended Opportunity Period!

Mercury Retrograde Tip:

Mercury enters its Storm phase (moving very slowly in the skies) on November 4, preparing to turn retrograde on November 9.  Communication, tech, and travel may start to wobble.

Most mishaps happen in the days right before and after Mercury changes direction. Proofread all important emails this week. If you must sign a legal document, read the fine print. Confirm dates and times for key appointments.

Mercury will turn direct again on November 29. 

• Monday brings great energies for for launching charitable campaigns or volunteering to help those in need.
  
  
• On Tuesday, Mars opposes Uranus — an accident-prone combo. Be extra careful with appliances and while driving, especially if your natal Mars is in late Scorpio, Aquarius, Taurus, or Leo, or early Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, or Virgo.
  
  
• On the Full Moon on Wednesday, ask the Universe to lift blocks to abundance and help you experience deep contentment. 
  
  
• For the career-oriented, Thursday is your day to impress higher-ups, send out resumes, ask for a promotion or schedule a job interview. Just triple-check your documents — Mercury is nearly retrograde.
  
  
• If your relationship is on the rocks, lay low on Thursday and Friday. Avoid power games and skip first dates. 
  
• Weekend vibes are great cozy meals, quality time with your family, and home beautification. 

If Your Birthday Is This Week:

Mars makes multiple aspects in your Solar Return chart, signaling momentum and breakthroughs. Progress is likely in the House where Mars lands — but only if you take action. Expect surprises, too.

Scorpio babies, don't forget to order your Solar Return report, to help you make the most of your 12 months ahead. 

🪄 Predictive Astrology Highlight:  Jupiter-Saturn Trine

Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn in Pisces are now aligned in a harmonious trine.  It peaks this week. 

If you see your birthday listed below, this trine is great news for you:  opportunities that come now (Jupiter) have every chance to bring long-term results (Saturn).  You need to seize them and put some effort in though.

This is you if you were born on: 

• March 12-18
• July 14-20
• November 14-20.

Same applies if you have planets or angles (Ascendant, Descendant, IC or MC) between 22-27° Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

The trine will be active from mid-October and until the end of December 2025.

If You're Working with the Lunar Cycle for Manifestation... 

Key Astro-Happenings This Week: 

✨ November 3: Mars Trine Neptune

Best for:

• Launching creative, healing, or spiritual projects
• Initiating emotionally resonant campaigns or offerings
  
• Hosting successful charitable or artistic events
• Volunteering for a charity or making a donation to a worthy cause
• Acts of kindness (today and always) 

Avoid:

• Overidealizing outcomes or skipping practical steps — Neptune can blur boundaries
• Confrontations or high-stakes decisions that require sharp logic
• Committing to unclear timelines or contracts without full visibility.  Keep in mind that Mercury is about to turn Retrograde, too! 

♐ November 4:  Mars enters Sagittarius and Opposes Uranus 

Perfect - just in time for the pre-holiday social swirl.  Mars in Sagittarius is high spirited, infusing the everyday with optimism and enthusiasm. 

Even if you're an introvert or don't like socializing, party-going will be easier and more welcoming than usual.  So make an effort to go out and expand your horizons over the next 6 weeks. 

But, a Mars-Uranus opposition is an accident-prone energy.  Avoid high-risk activities today and drive carefully. 

🌕 November 5, 5:19 a.m. PST:  Full Moon in Taurus

Set intentions to release any blocks to financial abundance, self-limiting beliefs related to your body (for most of us, it's the way we look), and unhelpful stubbornness and resistance to change.

✨November 6: Mars Sextile Pluto, Venus enters Scorpio 

Venus moves into sensual Scorpio today.  

Which House is in Scorpio in your natal chart?  That's where life might flow a little easier between now and December 24 (when Venus glides into Capricorn). Is there anything about that area that you can be grateful for at the moment? 

As far as the Mars-Pluto sextile, it promises a fruitful day for work and career. 

Best for:

• Sending out resumes
• Scheduling job interviews
• Presenting your proposal to your boss
• Working on projects that require stamina

Just remember that Mercury is about to turn retrograde, so stay crystal and clear in your communication, and confirm that you've got all the details correctly.

Avoid:

• Manipulative tactics and power struggles

✨November 7:  Uranus Re-Enters Taurus

After a brief flirtation with Gemini, Uranus moves back in Taurus for the last hurrah - until April 25, 2026. 

Uranus revolutionizes everything it touches, and Taurus deals with financial matters. Since Uranus moved into Taurus in 2028, we have seen:  

• Rise of cryptocurrencies
  • El Salvador embraced bitcoin as legal tender in 2021
• Digitalization and new ways of banking
• Rise of the gig economy

They are all now mainstream, and in fact, a greater acceptance of cryptocurrencies by financial institutions is quite likely in the next 6 months.

✨ November 8, 7:06 a.m. to November 10, 9:23 a.m. PST:  Opportunity Period! 

And it's a nice looooong one! The weekend is fantastic for:

• Spending some quality time with family
• Beautifying your home
• Taking a cooking class!  (Or preparing a delicious homemade meal for your loved ones).

✨ November 9, 11:02 a.m. PST:  Mercury Turns Retrograde...

Mercury will retrace 6° Sagittarius to 20° Pisces Scorpio before it turns direct again on November 29.

Check the House (=area of life) in your natal chart that these degrees fall into.  For example, for me it's my 2nd House and 1st House.  That's where you may be revisiting some unfinished business or re-communicating something. 

🕰️ Moon Void of Course

Avoid starting anything new you want to succeed during these windows:

• November 4, 3:21 a.m. to 8:16 a.m. PST
  
• November 6, 6:51 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. PST
  
• November 8, 6:32 a.m. to 7:06 a.m. PST