And just like that, after a rare short break, we find ourselves in the last leg of our journey through 2025. November—the month before the final goodbye—is often introspective; we become quietly reflective of what’s ending before the holiday festivities truly begin. With the Sun in Scorpio as the month opens, the energy turns inward, carrying a pensive awareness of both endings and beginnings. Life moves in cycles, after all—and when something ends, it often does so to create space for a new beginning to unfold.
This month’s cosmic weather feels strained, dear reader — even lethargic at times. Two important planets turn retrograde, adding texture to this reflective, rumination-filled period. The energy slows down, and it’s as if we’re momentarily suspended in time, looking back at the year that was with wistful nostalgia. Frustrations can easily pile up, and misunderstandings can occur, as Mercury turns retrograde mid-month, followed shortly by Jupiter entering his annual retrograde. This energy is necessary, however, encouraging us to pause and ponder before the final chapter of the year unfolds. As always, let’s dive in and explore:
MERCURY and JUPITER
MERCURY TURNS RETROGRADE
Mid-month, Mercury begins its backward motion, first retracing its steps through fiery Sagittarius before slipping into the deeper waters of Scorpio. The mood shifts from overextension to precision, from loud expression to thoughtful listening. Where things once felt open-ended or scattered, you may now sense the need to slow down, edit, and refine. Conversations from earlier in the year might resurface, offering clarity or closure you didn’t know you needed.
Mercury passes over 2 personal planets, VENUS and MARS. The heart and the will both come into focus, dear reader, adding a layer of vulnerability for most of us. Misunderstandings in relationships or creative projects may surface—not to frustrate, but to realign words with truth and intent. It’s best to think before reacting, and to choose gentleness over haste. The more patient and deliberate your pace, the more you’ll uncover meaning beneath the noise!
JUPITER TURNS RETROGRADE
When Jupiter turns retrograde, growth takes a contemplative turn. The pace of its Cancerian expansion softens, inviting you to pause and realign what you’re building with why you began, in the first place. Almost like an exhale between efforts, a chance to absorb what’s already been gained before moving forward again.
While it moves backwards, Jupiter connects with Saturn in a harmonius trine, creating a solidified base that can carry all our emotional weight, as we linger a bit longer with every step. In this slower rhythm, wisdom replaces speed. You may find yourself questioning the direction of your ambitions, the purpose of your routines, or the meaning behind the goals you once chased. Is what I’m pursuing still fulfilling me? Simplify, recalibrate, and trust that this pause—though slow and still—is a vital part of your becoming, a quiet movement toward deeper alignment. ❤
For specific details on how this month’s Cosmic Weather may affect you, you will need your exact birth time, birthplace, and a competent astrologer who can compute and interpret your charts. However, knowing the general energies at play can greatly assist in planning ahead.
Take note: the forecast below is based on very general cosmic weather, catered to a broad audience. It is not a detailed, personal reading. Personal discretion should be applied over everything else! With that being said –
You know the drill!
For better accuracy, check your Rising sign first followed by your Sun sign!
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