November is another tumultuous month in a
tumultuous year. Both Venus and Mercury are
retrograde through the 13th. This alignment typically creates friction in love,
finances, and our social lives, prompting us to question our values both
personally and collectively.
Venus is in Libra, the sign that rules the 7th house of
partnerships and marriage, while Mercury is in Scorpio, the ruler of the 8th
house of shared resources, secrets, death, and rebirth. In a highly unusual
cosmic event, both planets turn direct on November 13th. Later in the month,
the Sun enters Sagittarius and Mars shifts into Virgo.
November 3rd: Mid-term
Elections in the US
Money, values, corruption, and affordability
will weigh heavily on the minds of voters during this mid-term election. With
Mercury and Venus retrograde, confusion and delays regarding the final results
are highly likely, and political chicanery is far from impossible.
While there are many ways to analyze an
election, one insightful approach is to look at the natal chart of the current
president, Donald Trump.
Donald Trump’s Chart on
November 3
Trump’s natal Mars lies at 26 degrees of Leo
in his 12th house, and the transiting South Node is conjunct this placement. In
astrology, the North and South Nodes represent our collective destiny. The
South Node specifically signifies separation, loss, and release.
Because Mars represents Trump’s actions and
leadership style—often making him appear overly confident, bold, and
aggressive—the South Node conjunct his Mars points to a strategy that is no
longer working. This alignment represents an ending or an emptying out of
energy. Consequently, this could manifest as a public fall or a transfer of the
absolute personal authority he has claimed as President with the help of the
Supreme Court.
Furthermore, transiting Saturn in his 8th
house is square his natal Mercury. The 8th house rules death, taxpayer money,
sex, and secrets, while Saturn square Mercury points to intense legal scrutiny,
financial vulnerabilities, a drop in public approval, and bad news.
Under this aspect, his actions have failed to
win the approval of the American majority. For instance, the US-Iran war began
on the first pass of this aspect in his chart; this conflict is not supported
by most Americans and has led to a global oil crisis alongside soaring gasoline
and food prices. Similarly, Americans do not support Trump’s high tariffs,
which have driven significant inflation.
Because Saturn represents delays and loss
while Mercury rules communication and the vote, Trump may attempt to delay or
challenge the election results if they do not favor him. On October 23rd, Trump
ordered the DOJ to block the Alaska Senate certification if the GOP candidate
loses. At the time of this post, that race is within 1 degree.
However,
no U.S. President holds the constitutional authority to "refuse to
seat" a congressional candidate. Article I, Section 5 of the U.S.
Constitution explicitly grants the House and
Senate the sole power to judge the elections, returns, and qualifications of
their own members.
Additionally, Eris is square Trump’s Venus and Saturn. This
alignment coincides with bitter financial disputes, a lack of support from
female voters, and tense disagreements with American allies, injecting intense
public discord into the equation.
Trump is not entirely without luck, however. Jupiter—the
planet of fortune and gain—is conjunct his Mars and sextile his Sun. While some
of his actions could succeed, this single placement does not negate his other
difficult transits.
Venus and Mercury Retrograde
As far as historical records show, Mercury
and Venus being retrograde at the same time has never occurred during a U.S.
election cycle.
Mercury has been retrograde during several
past presidential elections, including:
·
1960:
John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon
·
1980:
Jimmy Carter vs. Ronald Reagan
·
2000:
George W. Bush vs. Al Gore
·
2012:
Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney
·
2020:
Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump (when
it stationed direct on Election Day)
A Mercury retrograde tends to confuse
matters, meaning results are rarely clear right away. Meanwhile, Venus
retrograde has been present during three U.S. mid-term elections: 1954, 1994,
and 2018. These periods historically align with "wave" elections and a
heavy cultural focus on women’s rights and social issues.
October’s Full Moon
The final full moon of October always stands
out before an early November election, playing a significant role in the
collective psyche. On October 25th, the Full Moon in Taurus fell at 2 degrees
and square Pluto.
Taurus is ruled by Venus—the significator of
women, money, and values—leading to expectations that voters will be deeply
concerned with women’s rights, personal finances, food and gas prices, and core
American values.
Pluto
rules hidden agendas and corruption, which will also motivate voters. In
October, a Fox News Poll
showed that 88% of the population is concerned about government corruption.
The Election Day Chart
Retrograde Mercury is conjunct the Sun on
November 3rd. Mercury rules the vote, and in mundane astrology, the Sun
represents the president. This suggests potential administrative problems,
including equipment breakdowns, misleading political ads, communication
mishaps, and systemic delays.
By the evening, Mars conjuncts the August
12th solar eclipse point at 20 degrees of Leo. This alignment can trigger
volatile, significant events tied directly to the eclipse itself, alongside
major global developments. Mars is also square the Mercury-Sun conjunction,
creating an angry, confrontational aspect.
Furthermore, the Sun is within its orb of
influence squaring Pluto in Aquarius, indicating potential manipulation or
corruption tied to the election.
Concurrently, Venus opposes Eris (the goddess
of strife and discord). This portends women and marginalized groups turning out
to vote in large numbers, potentially leading to Democratic wins.
On November 3rd, the Moon is in Virgo,
transiting through the 9th house of the US Sibly chart. This house governs
foreign affairs, legal matters, politics, philosophy, broadcasting, and
publishing. The Moon rules the mood of the people, and Virgo demands facts. The
general population will have little patience for conspiracy theories or
unproven allegations; "show us the proof" will be the definitive mood
of the electorate.
Over the following 24 hours, the Moon will
conjunct Neptune in the U.S. chart's 9th house. This can represent scandals,
lies, and deceptive information, or a massive news item that completely
captivates the attention of the American public.
Chiron, the wounded healer, points to
sensitive vulnerabilities in the country's psyche through the U.S. natal chart.
Sitting at 27 degrees of Aries on November 3rd, Chiron activates several key
points:
·
Square Pluto in the US 2nd House:
This aspect brings institutional crises, financial vulnerabilities, corruption,
and wealth inequity to the forefront. The election will reflect a major
national upset, driving voters to the polls for a change.
·
Opposing Mercury:
This triggers friction with the media, fake news stories, and structural wounds
within the executive branch.
Ultimately, this represents a high-pressure
moment when the collective consciousness is ready for a shift due to power
imbalances and systemic corruption.
Financial Realities in the
U.S. Chart
In the U.S. chart, Neptune squares both Jupiter and
Venus. Because both are money planets, this alignment undoubtedly contributes
to high prices and inflation. Venus also rules women, and the Trump
administration has actively restricted women's rights and marginalized
vulnerable groups—as seen in the cultural battles over abortion access and the
refusal to fully release the Epstein files.
Jupiter rules the Republican party. Not only is Neptune
square Jupiter, but Saturn is squaring it as well, which is highly detrimental
to the current GOP.
Venus and Jupiter sit in the 7th house of the U.S. chart.
While this house rules traditional allies—bonds that have frayed under the
Trump administration—it also rules “open enemies.” This aspect points toward
potential election interference from foreign governments.
In short, the mid-term elections foretell significant
Democratic gains alongside active attempts to interfere with the vote.
November 8th: New Moon at
16 Degrees of Scorpio
Scorpio rules the 8th house of intimacy,
secrets, regeneration, and shared finances. This New Moon is conjunct Mercury.
Because Mercury is retrograde, we can expect widespread confusion or
miscommunication. During a Mercury retrograde, events connected to a new or
full moon are frequently delayed by a few days.
This Moon also squares both Jupiter and Mars,
which can create agitation, hyper-polarized opinions, intense drama, and moral
conflicts. Scorpio is a deeply emotional sign, and the square to Mars means
many people may feel obsessive, defensive, or angry.
November 13th: Planetary
Shifts
Both Mercury and Venus turn direct within 8
hours of each other today. Mercury turns direct at 5 degrees of Scorpio at
10:54 AM EST, and Venus turns direct at 22 degrees of Libra at 7:27 PM EST.
Because both planets are stationary direct
today, they are extremely powerful if they aspect a placement in your personal
natal chart. However, we are not entirely out of the woods. At this juncture,
things can shift abruptly before Mercury begins moving steadily forward on
November 19th.
Venus is also stationary direct and highly
potent; she will remain in her station period until November 17th. Mercury’s
post-retrograde shadow lasts until November 30th, and Venus remains in her
shadow period until December 16th.
November 22nd: The Sun
Enters Sagittarius
The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22nd
and remains there until December 21st, marking the transition into the mutable,
final sign of autumn as the weather shifts toward winter.
Mutable planets are adaptable and switch
their mode of expression frequently. They often possess a natural diplomatic
bent but can be perceived as unreliable or uncommitted due to their constant
changes. The mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. When the
Sun enters Sagittarius, we may find ourselves changing our minds and ideas more
frequently than usual.
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet
of luck and expansion, making this a typically upbeat and positive transit.
While Scorpio season can feel too heavy, Sagittarius has little interest in
drama or diving into dense emotional depths. It rules the 9th house of
education, philosophy, travel, legal matters, and worldviews.
The collective energy will shift
dramatically. Sagittarius acts as the antithesis to Scorpio with its
happy-go-lucky attitude, big dreams, and desire for new adventures down the
road less traveled. It is also the precursor to the holiday season, bringing
parties and social gatherings.
Freedom is a major theme of this sign. You
may feel a strong desire to pursue your own goals and cut ties with situations
or people that hold you back. However, Sagittarius is self-assured to the point
of cockiness, and its radical honesty can sometimes result in putting one's
foot in one's mouth. If left unchecked, this bold optimism can turn people off
or lead to overblown, unrealistic expectations.
November 25th: Mars Enters
Virgo
Mars leaves Leo for Virgo on November 25th.
Mars will transit through this sign for an extended period due to an upcoming
retrograde that begins in January. In late February, Mars will retrograde back
into Leo for two and a half months before re-entering Virgo from May 14th to
July 15th.
Mars represents drive, passion, and ambition,
while Virgo is an analytical earth sign ruled by Mercury. This transit shifts
our collective motivation away from impulsive, sweeping gestures and redirects
it toward intentional, disciplined action. It turns raw energy into focused
productivity, making it an ideal period for organizing, problem-solving, and
optimizing daily routines.
Instead of scattering our energy, we become
strategic. We find passion in the fine details and derive immense satisfaction
from a job well done. It is also a potent cycle for taking control of personal
health, fitness, and nutrition.
The primary trap of this alignment is a
tendency toward overthinking, paralyzing perfectionism, and eventual burnout.
Use this grounded energy to lock in, build momentum, and quietly streamline
your life.
Key Cosmic Aspects Later in
the Month
·
November 15th — Mars Conjunct Jupiter:
This creates an explosive powerhouse of cosmic energy, merging intense drive
with boundless luck. Mars’s raw ambition fuels Jupiter’s grand vision, sparking
an unstoppable urge to take risks, launch big projects, and conquer goals. It
is the ultimate "green light" transit for entrepreneurial leaps,
though it can also amplify impulsivity and overconfidence.
·
November 19th — The Sun Squares Mars:
This can be a challenging, agitating aspect, as Mars governs strife and
conflict. Alternatively, it can manifest as a highly productive day of swift
movement and accomplishments. Because this aspect is historically associated
with accidents, practice extra caution.
·
November 25th — The Sun Opposes Uranus and Sextiles Pluto
and Mars: While the Sun’s sextile to
Pluto and Mars is helpful and benign, the opposition to Uranus brings
unexpected shocks, twists, and turns. This aspect typically plays out as sudden
disruptions or surprises in geopolitical hot spots around the globe.
November 24th: A Volatile
Full Moon
The Full Moon falls at 2 degrees of Gemini,
conjuncting Uranus and squaring Mars (which enters Virgo today). This is an
extremely volatile full moon—likely the most volatile of the entire year.
Because the Moon conjuncts Uranus (the planet
of sudden change) and both square Mars, this combination triggers explosive
disruptions, intense anger, and emotional upsets. Certain situations or
relationships may end abruptly and contentiously. It is an aspect highly
associated with accidents, sudden rage, and plot twists that come completely
out of the blue. For some, it marks a chaotic but necessary break from
restrictions.
Compounding this energy is the following
day's Sun-Uranus opposition, making the entire period highly unpredictable. On
the world stage, this can manifest as political coups, sudden military or
police actions, explosions, warfare, major cyberattacks, or extreme weather
events.
Mars will continue its tense square to
Uranus, meaning this disruptive energy will linger until the aspect completes.
This chaotic energy peaks on December 4th, the exact same day Mercury squares
Pluto, compounding the geopolitical and personal intensity.
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