Every year, November bridges the gap between spooky season and one of the most festive, buoyant seasons of the year, thanks to the sun moving through dynamic, magnetic Scorpio and gregarious, unfiltered Sagittarius. During the penultimate month of 2025, the celestial weather is also wired to take you back in time, urging you to slow down and retrace your footsteps before plowing forward into the year’s finale, thanks to a Mercury retrograde that spans most of the month.
A few key days to note as you move through this self-reflective, family-oriented and adventure-fueling month:
On Tuesday, November 4, Mars will move into Sagittarius, offering a sneak peek of the assertive, joyful, playful and fun-loving mutable fire sign’s season that kicks off later in the month on Friday, November 21. Until Monday, December 15, you can make impressive strides on your goals by adopting a go-big-or-go-home, direct and open-minded approach.
The Wednesday, November 5 full moon falls in Taurus, the fixed earth sign known for being deliberate, slow, steady and sensual. It also happens to be the nearest supermoon of the year, so big emotions — especially related to money, beauty and relationships—could be spotlit in the days around this lunar event.
The next day, romantic Venus moves into Scorpio, bringing a private, magnetic, mysterious and powerful tone to how you’ll relate to others, earn and express your sense of style. And then, just days after turning the clocks back, prepare to step back in time as a result of Mercury going retrograde in Sagittarius on Sunday, November 9, moving back into Scorpio on Tuesday, November 18 before finally going direct on Saturday, November 29. Prioritizing introspection and tying up loose ends can spur personal growth and support your most intimate bonds.
Here’s how to take advantage of this month’s planetary events, based on your zodiac sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
You’ve been pouring more energy than usual into your closest relationship, perhaps brainstorming ways to move the ball forward on shared financial goals, thanks to so much action in your intimacy sector recently, and that theme continues. In fact, it could be thrown into major focus in the days around the November 5 full moon in your money zone. If you’ve been debating a major purchase or throwing your hat in the ring for a side hustle, you can look forward to clarity now. Just know that with Mercury moving back through your intimacy sector from November 18 to 29, you may need to rehash emotional conversations with your significant other or a loved one. Around November 20, when the new moon hits your joint resources sector, you’ll do well to consider past lessons as you set a powerful intention for the road ahead. At the same time, because your ruling planet, go-getter Mars, will be in your adventure sector from November 4 to December 15, you’ll find you have more opportunities to spread your wings and broaden your horizons, which goes far to fuel your spirit.
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Taurus
Your focus has been on pairing up with a significant other, dear friend, colleague or family member to further shared goals with the sun moving through your partnership sector since mid-October. But around November 5, when the full moon in your sign rolls in, you could become more aware of your own needs. Build in extra time for self-care and reflection. This moment could bolster your self-awareness, which only serves to improve your love and social lives, too, especially while sweet Venus amplifies your desire — and ability — to connect with your nearest and dearest as it moves through your partnership sector from November 6 to 30. If you’ve been wanting to take a particular relationship to the next level — think moving in or starting a business together — you can capitalize on the intention-sparking energy of the November 20 new moon in your partnership zone. Just know that with Mercury retrograde from November 9 to 29, you may need to lean on your innate patience more than usual as you navigate crossed wires, misunderstandings and slowdowns within your one-on-one bonds.
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Gemini
The sun continues its trip through your health and routine sector until November 21, boosting your confidence around streamlining your everyday hustle and experimenting with new wellness practices. And Venus there from November 6 to 30 invites you to make related experiences even more social by trying a group fitness class or bringing family members along for active weekend outings. But that’s far from the whole story. You could actually find yourself craving solo time and restorative moments (think attending a sound bath or adding in extra acupuncture sessions) throughout the month. That vibe begins in the days surrounding the full moon on November 5 in your spirituality sector, which urges you to go inward and take stock of how you’ve been caring for your mental and emotional well-being. And it continues as a result of your ruler, Mercury, being retrograde from November 9 to 29 in your partnership and wellness zones. From November 9 to 18, revisiting a self-care plan could be healing, and from the 18th to 29th, you’ll have more opportunities to slow down with someone special. Though you generally prefer to be on the go, this period lends itself to recharging as part of a pair as well as editing shared goals.
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Cancer
November could feel intense right off the bat, Cancer, thanks to the fact that it begins with your ruler, the moon, full in your friendships and long-term wishes zone on November 5. You’ll be reflecting on just how important it is for you to have a village to lean on, and you could find that you can more readily further your big picture aspirations by leaning on friends or colleagues. That’s not the only celestial shift boosting your productivity. From November 4 to December 15, go-getter Mars will be in your routine sector, offering you more energy to tackle everyday to-dos — from doctor appointments to work-related projects. Thankfully, this month isn’t only about putting your nose to the grindstone. You can infuse your life with more fun, romance and chances to tap into your creativity with beauty-loving Venus in your self-expression zone from November 6 to 30. And as Mercury moves back through your wellness and romance sectors from November 9 to 29, you’ll be inspired to revisit beloved self-care or artistic pastimes, perhaps alongside your significant other or someone special.
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Leo
You’ve been doing your best to strike a balance between work and home life throughout Scorpio season, and November comes barreling in with a full moon that turns that theme up to the nth degree, thanks to a full moon on the 5th in your career and public image sector. Anticipate an especially social, busy week where you’re juggling everything from family members’ appointments to working hard on big picture presentations. The silver lining: You could earn recognition for your diligence and enthusiasm. Your love life and creativity will get a boost from Mars, the planet of action, moving through your romance and self-expression sector from November 4 to December 15. You can pour more energy into showing how much you care for your significant other and other loved ones and make more room in your busy schedule for fun and spontaneity. This could be a gorgeous window for a chemistry-boosting weekend getaway. And although life could feel frenzied through the whole month, you’ll have an excuse to practice mindfulness and being in the moment with your loved ones while Mercury is retrograde through this sector and your home zone from November 9 to 29.
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Virgo
You could feel pulled in two very different directions this month, thanks to a planetary buzz happening in both your very social communication sector as well as your home zone. But for starters, don’t be surprised if November kicks off with a burst of restlessness and the itch to shake up your everyday routine, because the full moon on the 5th activates your adventure and higher learning zone. Let your gut lead you to a game plan that satiates your desire for new horizons, whether that’s planning a future trip or honing a skill set that could ultimately help you advance your career. Then, from November 4 to December 15, you can pour more energy into any projects or tasks tied to family life, because Mars will be in your home zone. But be on alert that this could also set the stage for more head-butting with loved ones, and because your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, will be retrograde from November 9 to 29, misunderstandings and confusion are more likely, too. For that reason, doing your best to clarify, reiterate, be as specific — and patient — as possible can make for more harmony.
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Libra
You’ve been learning how your self-worth and your values might be more tied to your moneymaking (and saving and spending) than you might’ve realized, with the sun moving through your income sector. Around November 5, when the full moon falls in your joint resources zone, you’ll be compelled to talk about what you’ve learned with a significant other or someone special. Whether you’re getting in the weeds on actual numbers, goals and game plans or not, now’s the time to talk through what you need to feel comfortable and secure within your bond. Your ruling planet, romantic Venus, makes its way through your income zone from November 6 to 30, too, which could help you earn more alongside a significant other or perhaps as a result of diving into an artistic project. Just know that with messenger Mercury retrograde in your communication zone and then money sector from November 9 to 29 could nudge you to pour your mental energy into projects you’ve already started — and maybe even thought were completed. But you’ll find that reviewing and reassessing previously explored terrain can ultimately boost your results.
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Scorpio
We’re halfway through your dynamic season, Scorpio, so you’ve been in the spotlight. But as November begins, you’ll be asked to think about balance, reciprocity and equality within your one-on-one bonds, because the full moon on the 5th falls in your partnership zone. How have you been showing up within your romantic, platonic or professional pair-ups, and how have others have been showing up for you? It might be time to voice basic needs or burning desires you’ve been holding back from talking through. The new moon in your sign on November 20 can also be a fantastic time for launching an action plan close to your heart (whether that’s relationship-related or not). All the while, messenger Mercury will be moving backward through your money sector and your sign and self-image zone after November 9 to 29, requiring you to think about how you can refine how you’re presenting yourself — perhaps by brushing up your resume or social media. You can also reflect on and perfect strategies related to earning, saving and spending. By the end of the month, you’ll be primed for a gratifying upshot.
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Sagittarius
Buckle up for a wild, wonderful month in which you can’t help but claim the limelight, Sagittarius. For starters, though, you’ll be compelled to think about a habit, pattern or job that’s just not serving you any longer, because the November 5 full moon activates your routine zone. Give yourself permission to set boundaries and say “no” to a plan (like a workout app or side hustle) that’s not the best fit. You could actually be super-fired up to trust your instincts and pursue your boldest goals from November 4 to December 15, because Mars, the planet of energy, will be in your sign sector, magnifying your already ambitious, bold and adventurous nature. Just know that along the way — at least from November 9 to 29 — you could need time-outs to rest and recharge, because messenger Mercury will be retrograde in your spirituality sector and self-image zone. This boosts your intuition while urging more soul searching and dreaming than the fiery pursuit of your passions you’re most comfortable with. Thankfully, once Mercury goes direct on the 29th, the sun will be in your sign and your confidence and clarity soars.
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Capricorn
With Scorpio season in full swing as the month begins, you could very well be immersed in an ambitious collaborative project with colleagues for friends, because the sun is in your networking and friendships zone now. Or you’re craving a sense of community and have been working hard to connect with like-minded people. Either way, you tend to pour your all into everything you’re involved with, and the November 5 full moon in your romance sector reminds you that you deserve to take a break and have fun. This could look like hitting pause on work to go on that hike you’ve been wanting to check out with your significant other or booking a long overdue massage. In fact, self-care and nurturing your mental and emotional well-being is a key focus from November 4 to December 15 because go-getter Mars will be in your spirituality zone. And you could feel you’re getting one reminder after the next that it’s OK to do less, streamline and rest, especially while Mercury retrogrades through your spirituality zone too from November 9 to 18. By giving yourself a break, and letting your imagination wander, you can home in on an exciting vision for the future and set your intention around November 20 when the new moon falls in your long-term wishes zone.
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Aquarius
With the sun in your career zone since October 22, you’ve been taking the reins on leadership opportunities, recognized by higher-ups and eager to make your mark. That trend continues into November, and you’ll also be able to lean on colleagues for more support. Beginning November 4, you’ll enjoy a burst of passionate energy you can pour into collaborative endeavors and long-term wishes, because Mars is moving through your friendships and aspirations zone until December 15. At the same time, you’ll be called to tend to inner emotional wounds and any ongoing conflicts with loved ones, because the November 5 full moon activates your home zone. Take advantage of this moment by clearing the air, and you’ll set a harmonizing tone going forward. Then, from November 9 to 29, Mercury will move backward through your networking and career sectors, which could see you going back to the drawing board on a team effort or redefining your version of success. Around November 20, you have your annual shot at setting a daring intention tied to your professional path, because the new moon will be in your career zone. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, more responsibility or a new path entirely, you can begin to take steps to manifest your dream.
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Pisces
With the sun moving through your higher learning sector since mid-October, you’re in an adventurous phase, eager to break out of ruts and shake up anything that feels mundane. The full moon in your communication zone on November 5 could be super-social but also a bit frenetic, because you’ll feel both pulled in a bevy of directions and overloaded with information. Finding a moment to recharge your batteries is a must. You’ll also be fired up to push forward on career goals, because action-oriented Mars will move through your public image zone from November 4 to December 15. If you’ve been wanting to call a meeting with higher-ups to talk through a game plan for advancement or to make a presentation to colleagues, you have the green light now. Just bear in mind that with Mercury retrograde in this sector as well as your higher learning zone from November 9 to 29, so you might need to review previous research or edit work you’ve already completed in order to ultimately move forward. On November 30, when romantic Venus in your adventure zone harmonizes with dreamy Neptune in your sign, prioritize an experience that involves broadening your horizons with someone special, and you’ll feel like a fantasy has become your reality.
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