“Instead of resisting changes, surrender. Let life be with you, not against you. If you think ‘My life will be upside down’ don’t worry - How do you know down is not better than upside?”
― Shams Of Tabriz
This months’ highlights:
2 November - Venus moves to Libra
10 Nov - 30 Nov Mercury Retrograde
12 Nov - 11 March 2026 - Jupiter Retrograde
28 Nov - Saturn moves direct
Your ex may slingshot back around during November when retrograde season begins - Jupiter and Mercury back spin this month bringing karmic lessons and unfinished business. This can trigger reversals, retrospectives and reflections.
Maybe the grass wasn’t greener, maybe the retrospect triggers a realisation, maybe it is you, dear reader, stuck in a reverie, reminiscing of times gone past …
On the 2nd, Venus shifts out of debilitation and into its own sign of Libra - excellent for Taurus and Libra moon/rising who can breathe a sigh of releif. This brings blessings, ease and financial stability. In virgo, venus felt unsupported, love too critical, nitpicky or too practical.
Bring on the romance again - self worth returns. Relationships can improve at this time.
Saturn Direct Pisces - 28th Nov:
Many situations, projects & plans which have been delayed, stalled or felt stagnant since July, can now move forward again. Taurus, Sagittarius, Pisces & Virgo, Aquarius & Capricorn dominant folks will feel this shift as the pressure releases. What did you learn over the last 4.5 months?
In Pisces, Saturn is bringing reality to our fantasies, grounding our dreams, structuring space, delaying our creative visions, and refining our spiritual path and beliefs.
When retrograde, it forces us to revisit, review and reflect on key structures and foundations in our lives, to take responsibility and fulfill our duties. Saturn teaches us humility and patience by blocking success until we have earned it correctly.
Unpacking Retrograde Season :
Retrograde means the planet appears brighter in the night sky, due to its apparent orbit relative to earth. In truth, it isn’t going backwards at all, it’s an optical illusion, and yet we notice its effects - especially mercury’s!
In Sanskrit, the word for retrograde is ‘Vakri’ - which means ‘twisted’ or ‘crooked’- (eg, ‘vakrasana’ - the twisted spinal pose in yoga).
It shows an intensified, internal, or reflective nature to the planet, allowing us to see things from another perspective. The natural flow of the planet’s energies are twisted, or operate in an unconventional, unusual/opposite manner. It can indicate shady or dishonest methods and means or health issues related to the body parts ruled by the planet.
Retrogrades tend to bring reversals of some kind, situations from the past boomerang back, especially if they are unresolved in some way. Or you hear from people you have been out of touch with. Lost items re-appear, and sudden breakthroughs can occur. Our minds may dwell on the past, and there can be sudden confusion.
Overall, retrograde energies invite us to reflect, review and re-do things in a more structured, grounded and aligned manner.
The most common retrograde is Mercury which backspins 3x a year. All 5 internal planets - Jupiter - Saturn - Mars - Venus - Mercury move retrograde at different times, bringing specific themes and karmic lessons.
Mercury Retrograde Scorpio - 10 - 30 Nov 🦂
Mercury will retrograde on 10th of November. It will station to retrograde in Scorpio on the 9th/10th, retrograde back into libra on the 24th, station direct on the 29 & 30th, moving direct in Libra on the 30th.
This retrograde occurs mostly in Scorpio, sign ruled by enemy Mars. Mars is also in Scorpio - this is not an easy transit, so we need to be prepared. This unusual transit (ati-vakri) throws curve balls and unexpected events so be aware and take things slowly during this time. It is a period of deep mental recalibration.
Mercury rules the earth element - privthi tattva and connects to the muladhara(root) chakra - therefore, when retrograde, these foundational energies get disturbed and unsettled. It can trigger feelings of being unsupported ( which will reflect in some situations in your life) - remember although it may feel like that, it may not be the reality.
Mercury connects the lower mind to the higher mind, the inner world and outer expression - it is the celestial bridge, linking how you think, write, speak, decide, process information and communicate your ideas & thoughts.
When Mercury is retrograde, the mind may feel more foggy and confused, it can be harder to gather thoughts, express your ideas and structure your plans.
Those who are ruled by Mercury, AKA Virgo & Gemini rising/moon - tend to get stressed out far more frequently than the other signs.
Mercury also rules over technology and computers - expect your usual glitches, crashes, lost emails, failed to load page, gadgets not working etc - so make sure to back up your devices.
Mercury & Mars will be together during this time, and they are not friendly with each other. Mercury also isn’t in a friendly sign, so we need to be careful as this is a verbally intense, aggressive and sharp transit with a higher chance for misunderstandings, ego clashes, arguments, fighting etc. Mars is strong here and will fight to achieve its goals and agendas.
Mars is Ego, Mercury is intellect - we will see a lot of this on the internet, in the comment sections … But also in close relationships, especially if things have been rocky.
Key themes :
Reversals in relationships - past partners come back
Arguments, fighting, misunderstandings, power struggles, sexual ego
Deep dive into the mystery, secrets, taboos, tantra and the occult.
Themes around betrayals, trust and honesty
Facing emotional vulnerabilities & transforming old patterns
Death/Rebirth - cutting something off for good
Avoid:
Making important travel plans/buying tickets
Watch the station days - mercury’s energy intensifies , more traffic jams, delays etc.
Making major purchases & decisions
Launching important business plans
Signing contracts & agreements
Arguments / fighting
How to work with it:
Keep a steady routine
Refine your personal habits
Do grounding exercises, breathwork/pranayama
Focus on calming your nervous system
Slow down your actions/thoughts
Embrace the reversals, lessen need for control
Allow for the fog to clear, new pathways are being created
Be mentally courageous to explore your mindset, thinking and attitudes
Be willing to change your mind
Expect the unexpected - delays, cancellations etc
Let go of control …
Jupiter Retrograde - 12 Nov 2025 - 11 March 2026
Jupiter governs the Space/akash element, which is linked to the Vishuddi, third eye chakra. When retrograde, it can block this energy centre, meaning you may not be seeing certain situations clearly, or make decisions that may not be aligned with your deeper truths.
Jupiter is currently exalted in Cancer, but will retrograde back into the witty sign of Gemini, on the 5th of December, where it will spend most of its time. This is also an unusual; transit called ‘Ati-Vakri- ‘very fast/extreme retrograde”.
From Gemini, Jupiter will be looking at its own sign Sagittarius, which sits opposite. This supports Sagittarius, who will benefit from new opportunities, unexpected support, wisdom, growth in relationships, identity and self confidence.
Gemini is the sign of the intellect, Jupiter here expands the thinking and rational mind, imbuing it with wider perspectives, intellectual expansion & heighted mental activity. Gemini is connected to growth and expansion of all kinds of social contracts, relationships, networks and friendship.
When retrograde, we may be reflecting on these areas, especially since May 2025.
Jupiter’s backspin means you don’t trust blindly, nor follow easily, you may reject good advice, and create bad luck for yourself - disillusioned by religion and spirituality, you may find your self in this strange no mans place in between your heart and mind, torn as to what direction to go? You may notice things that you cannot keep betraying your own truth in order to make another happy.
This retrograde is likely to bring re-arrangement, endings, delays and shifts connected to your beliefs, moral compass, philosophies, sense of luck and fortune, inner wisdom, gurus, teachers, mentors, male partners/husbands, children, spirituality, dharma and religion.
Jupiter’s retrograde is usually a time of internal reflection, highlighting situations, or opportunities to reassess, or reorganize on an inner level, rather than pushing for external expansion and growth.
It may not be the situation or people themselves, but the way you view them.
Challenge your thinking.
Get curious.
Be willing to change your mind.
You may notice:
Karmic themes / situations since May 2025 resurface
Financial excess, market volatility & unpredictability
Delays in creative projects
Shifts in partnerships /marriage & career direction/separation
Ex boyfriends/lovers/partners coming back around
Challenges/changes with belief systems, teachers, guides and mentors.
Karmic themes / situations since May 2025 resurface
How to work with it:
Reflect your to core values, beliefs in relation to your overall life goals
Take care signing contracts, buying property, making risky investments or starting new ventures during this time.
Not a great time to get married (jupiter = husbands)
Be willing to change your mind
Ask Yourselves:
How do your core values shape the way you approach life?
How do they influence your choices and actions?
Does your beliefs limit you, or support expansion and growth?
Have you inherited beliefs and attitudes that are not yours?
Why do you believe what you do? Is it True?
Do your choices lead to expansion or contraction?
How do i experience the natural abundance that is present in the world?
Thank you for reading - Person Readings
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