The Sun in Scorpio shares a tense aspect with Uranus retrograde in Taurus on 9th November and Saturn retrograde in Aquarius on 11th November. These transits are allowing us to embrace our unique personalities—even if others are judging us. No matter what people say or think, we have to own our truest and most authentic selves.
Mercury is very active this week. The planet of communication aligns with the South Node of Destiny in Scorpio on 6th November, creating miscommunications and anxieties. Mercury connects with the Sun in Scorpio and opposes Uranus retrograde on 8th November, allowing us to gain clarity on matters. Mercury and Saturn square off on 10th November, urging us to make profound statements. Two days later, Mercury and Neptune retrograde in Pisces harmonise, adding sentimentality and sweetness to our words.
Venus, who is extra passionate in Scorpio, is cooling down on 7th November, when austere Saturn clashes with the desirous vibe. Luckily, Venus and Neptune retrograde link up on 10th November, adding tenderness and dreaminess to our love lives.
All in all, the week ahead isn’t for the faint of heart. Reach out to others if you’re having a hard time and call those who are hanging on lightly. Empathy is important in times like these.
Aries Sun & Aries Rising
You’re putting your foot down in the ways you spend money—which is causing a lot of internal stress to manifest because you don’t want to. In order to maintain the financial stability that you crave, it’s important to create a budget and stick to it. If you’re having doubts or concerns, then you should reach out to a professional or confidant in order to understand your finances at a better level. Within weeks, you’ll see a change in your bank account—but only if you stick to the plan that’s created for your personal spending habits and needs. Pretty soon you’ll be back on top. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Taurus Sun & Taurus Rising
You’re undergoing many changes, which is something you’re not a fan of. So much so that you haven’t even processed the amount of growth and transformation that has been shaking up your vibe recently. In order to keep up with the metamorphic nature of the cosmic vibes that are evolving your life, it’s essential to take a step back and acknowledge the areas that have improved and those which have not. Being aware of the peripherality of your present situation and future will inspire your journey. Take note of your progress and celebrate your achievements. You are on the way to becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be. Stay on the current path and embrace the opportunities as they come. You got this, Taurus!ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Gemini Sun & Gemini Rising
Since when is it like you to tip-toe around discussing your personal issues? Usually, you speak up whenever the moment strikes to talk about your inner sentiments—good or bad you’re always laying your feels out on the table to converse freely about them. However, this week, you’re holding back from being the centre of attention and letting your issues dominate the days ahead. It’s not that you aren’t lost in your emotions, but you’re in the middle of processing them on your own and want to focus on other things for a change—primarily everyone else’s problems. Now, you can hear the full scope of the tea in your peer group and offer helpful tidbits of advice to those in need of TLC, compassion and kindness. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Cancer Sun & Cancer Rising
Unfortunately, you’re making space in your life for friends who have shown their support for you over the years and clearing out those who have not. In true Cancerian style, you’re only putting a select few of your pals on ice until you decide who is worth your time and energy. Are you letting go forever? No, because once you get your pincers stuck on someone—it takes a long while to completely disconnect. You’re trying to hold space for positivity and shut the door on negative vibes while getting through the lunar eclipse. The truth of the matter is that if your bestie isn’t adding anything great to your life, then they are holding you back from embracing the amazingness that is coming your way. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Leo Sun & Leo Rising
Major shifts are coming your way—primarily in the way you approach your career and workload. We all have professional aspirations—however, your drive to win and succeed is taking you away from the people that you love. Remember, life is one big juggling act. In order to be productive and steer the course when obstacles occur, it is important to keep the faith and believe in yourself. Your schedule will always be full of appointments and meetings, but it’s essential to make time to smell the roses—even if it’s for a moment. After all, you have to find balance between work and play in order to have a healthy approach to both entities in your life. If not, then you can feel burnt out from overworking. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Virgo Sun & Virgo Rising
Although you often play fair and don’t get caught up in existing problems between friends, you’re finding that you are being dragged through the drama this week. Before taking sides, make sure that you know all the deets. One of your
buds could be filling your head with fiction rather than facts in an effort to manipulate you to align with them. It’s important to stand your ground and disconnect from the situation in order to avoid the aftershocks of the matter—which could be detrimental to your other friendship. A true friend won’t push you into a terrible situation or make you feel like a yo-yo being pulled in different directions. Do yourself a favour and focus on yourself—not this ongoing saga amongst peers. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Libra Sun & Libra Rising
The week ahead calls for you to start strategising how you can achieve your goals. Like a game of chess, you’ll have to plot out your moves and connections, to ensure that you’re the one who’s moving ahead—and not anyone else. The purpose of your competitiveness is to ensure that no one tips your scales and throws you off-balance. You want to take control of your actions and win at everything you do. Also, you want to work with the best of the best and the elite in order to elevate your status to the next level. There is nothing wrong with wanting to advance your career—just own it and believe in yourself. With your charm and passion for success—nothing can stand in your way.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Scorpio Sun & Scorpio Rising
Your heart has been flip-flopping and doing somersaults over the past months, urging you to make major decisions about love. Although it seems easy to do on paper, it’s hard for you to move away from those who’ve made an impact on your life and who’ve been there for you in the past. While you know all of this to be true, taking action and breaking up with a friend, loved one, or partner is not easy. However, the moment you decide to energetically cut the cord that exists between you both, the better you’ll feel in the long run because you won’t have the weight of the relationship lying on your shoulders and holding you back from experiencing something more magical in the future. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Sagittarius Sun & Sagittarius Rising
Although you’re totally open and truthful with your friends and family, the feeling is a little different when you’re not the one in charge of the narrative when it comes to your personal matters. The week ahead reveals a few skeletons that have been hidden deep in your closet, probably due to an acquaintance from the past who’s trying to come back into your life. They could reveal painful or embarrassing memories that you don’t want to share. A good way to stop the gossip from spreading about you is to laugh it off with them, get ahead of the drama by sharing it on your own terms, or completely own the situation. Then, you can beat them at their own game without any shame. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Capricorn Sun & Capricorn Rising
Real talk: You aren’t necessarily one to play nice with coworkers, due to the fact that competitiveness and power struggles are always a problem in the dynamic. However, you’re beginning to see that you wouldn’t and couldn’t achieve all that you do without the support of your staff, management and colleagues. We all have different things to teach one another—now is the time for you to share tips on how to work cooperatively with others. The lessons you share with colleagues and friends will inspire them to be a part of the team effort. With that in mind, you can start a conversation at the office in which everyone participates in helping each other attain their aspirations. After all, there is no “I” in teamwork.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Aquarius Sun & Aquarius Rising
A personal matter or family issue is demanding all of your attention this week. Instead of avoiding dealing with the situation and sweeping it underneath the carpet, it’s crucial that you deal with it head on. The more willing you are to confront issues, the quicker you can squash them and move on with your life. If you’re in need of help or assistance, don’t be afraid to reach out to a friend or family member. They’ll want to be there for you and comfort you during this time. Rather than bury your head in the sand like an ostrich and wait for the drama to remedy itself, like you always do, take charge in making sure that you can resolve everything effectively and swiftly.ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
Pisces Sun & Pisces Rising
With the intense eclipse energy permeating the air this week, you’ll be pushed to use your mind to understand the motives of those who’ve caused you heartache. You may choose to use flowery words to address issues with others—instead of coming on super strong. All the watery vibes lingering around you are highlighting and heightening your emotions and intuition, which is why planning out your statements ahead of time will help in keeping you on course when discussing your sentiments. Keeping calm in the discussion is key. No matter how much you’re pushed this week, don’t let their thoughts get the better of you. Remain present and don’t deviate from your plan. After all, you can attract more bees and prove your point with honey. ILLUSTRATION BY BARBARIANFLOWER
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