Mars is exalted by November 3, before moving into sidereal Aquarius on November 6 and into a stronger aspect from Saturn, which stays in Mula lunar sign for one last month. There are some loose ends to tie up, as we reign in and conserve energy.

Jupiter settles into Scorpio, having moved into Anuradha on October 27; where it will remain until December 27. There is a mutual aspect to Rahu in Cancer, fueling the water signs Cancer and Scorpio; bringing more awareness to emotional manipulations. Jupiter's combustion between November 12 and December 9 brings purification, along with confusion if we look to outside sources for direction; instilling in us a need to journey inward to find inner guidance.

The new Moon on November 7 is an important transition for the year, as we pay homage to those who have gone before us, and light up this time of year as a symbol of the light winning against the dark. Diwali is celebrated in India, while in Ireland we celebrate Samhain.

Venus stations direct on November 16, just as the Sun prepares to move out of debilitation and into Scorpio. The 'bright morning star' returns to guide us as Jupiter is lost in the rays of the Sun, and we are guided, and tempted, by sensual desire, especially as the Moon is exalted for the full Moon on November 23; impassioned by Mars’ aspect and an opposition from Jupiter.

As Venus stations direct, Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio on November 17, and remains retrograde until December 6. Mercury is in combustion (Nov. 21 to Dec. 2), and conjuncts Jupiter on November 27, during the mid-point of the retrograde cycle; a turning point during this process of review.

Mercury’s retrograde in Scorpio is dark, brooding and confusing, as we grapple with our own demons, sometimes projecting them at others, while denying ourselves the value of such introspection.

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