By Lila Sofiyah

We are welcoming the arrival of November, the threshold of the winter season as we deepen into the dark season and the Sun’s dance through Scorpio. Scorpio is the prominent sign in the astrological energy of this month – with the Sun joined by Venus and Mercury as well as the New Moon in transformational Scorpio.

Our month initiates with Samhain, a pagan holiday and fire festival of the Wheel of the Year. A time of death and rebirth, thinning of the veils, honoring of the ancestors and for many the Celtic or Witches New Year. A midpoint between Equinox and Solstice.

It makes sense physically and energetically that this season aligns with the deep magic of Scorpio and of nature’s time release of all that has flourished during the height of spring and summer to prepare for winter’s embrace.

While often feared or misunderstood, Scorpio is a deep and passionate water sign that takes time to trust, and let others into its vast and powerful inner world.  Often associated with the archetype of the Alchemist, the Psychic or Investigator, Scorpio is unafraid to look beyond the surface and to delve deep into the unconscious realms. This energy can be confronting to some as it sees what others may not want to see, offering the potential for great healing and evolution


Keys Transits of this month


November 5th: Full Moon in Taurus at 5:19am at 13°

The full moon brings the energy of release and fullness; it’s the peak of our lunar cycle. Representing a falling away of what is ready to be let go and a celebration of what we have learned, integrated and ripened into.

In Taurus the Moon feels at home. Taurus, a deep earthy sign connects us to form, the tangible, our physical bodies and the pleasures of this human experience, the earthly realms, our values, our worth and resources.

This is a sensual sign that reminds us what is to be embodied and to appreciate the beauty within and all around while being aware of attachments we may have to external indulgences as a way of creating our happiness.

Working with this Full Moon:

  • The question to ask: How can you come into deep communion with the moon?
  • Go within and invite what will support you at this time.
  • Take time to connect to the earth, your body temple and what nourishes you.
  • Celebrate all that has reached its culmination and the journey that has led to this moment. 


November 6th: Venus enters Scorpio

Venus, the planet of love, beauty, relationships and connects us to our divine feminine nature, is often seen as a more challenging aspect in Scorpio. This is in part due to the desire to skip beyond the surface niceties and create an intimate connection that transcends the surface level connection we may be used to.
Venus in Scorpio, shows us what it is to love fiercely, passionately and with an unwavering loyalty.

When Venus moves through Scorpio we may notice triggers arising within our closest relationships. Showing us what may be lingering unsaid and any ways of being that are no longer resonant to be brought to the light for transmutation.

Offering us insight into any control mechanisms or power dynamics that may be present. Encouraging us to embrace our shadow parts so that we unbind and liberate ourselves. Finding the true sense of our power and wholeness.

November 9th – 29th : Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio

One of the most talked about astrological transits is Mercury Retrograde. Each year brings 3 of these cycles due to Mercury taking 88 days to go around the Sun. Mercury rules communication, information, technology, transportation and how we learn and understand this world. People and hidden feelings and thoughts from the past may surface during this period. Offering an opportunity for any cycles that are needing closure to be brought into completion. While we often hear about all the havoc that comes with this time, there is also a gift as we are invited to turn inward, slow down and allow for a rest and reset before proceeding forward.

A time of reflection, re-examination and re-strategizing on where we are wanting to focus in all areas of our life. Seeing where we may be mindful with our words and communication when relating with others. Knowing that the only constant is change and we have an opportunity to reassess and rebirth ourselves again and again.

Mercury starts this transit in firey optimistic Sagittarius. Calling on our inner seeker and inspiring our adventurous spirit to be curious and follow what lights us up. On November 18th, Mercury moves back into Scorpio offering an opportunity to see what has been under the surface so it can be revealed and be brought into the light. This transit completes November 29th with two weeks of its shadow period as it returns back to the position it was before it went retrograde.

The question to ask: What wisdom and insight is here for you to receive?

November 19th ~ New Moon in Scorpio 10:46pm at 28°

As we prepare for the meeting of the Sun and Moon we honor the days leading up to this conjunction, a time of pause, rest and reset as the Dark Moon leads way to the New Moon and its time of initiation. One cycle ends and another begins.

The New Moon in Scorpio illuminates the remembrance that in the dark all life begins. Nature, our greatest teacher, shows us within the seasons and each day, cycle and year we go through these cycles of death, life and rebirth.

Teaching us the importance to shed whatever no longer supports our life and evolution to be released to the earth as compost. Knowing that by doing our inner and shadow work, we can excavate these deep inner recesses that are ready to be revealed and brought into integration. That each time we let go of what is no longer in alignment as part of our own evolutionary journey, we give space for what truly wants to come alive.

Allowing what feels nourishing and replenishing this New Moon as we surrender into the element of water. Perhaps a call to spend more time by water or spend time in the bath or a natural water source. There may be a need for more rest and in a visioning or dream state in this season of the liminal realms. Listening to what will best support your body, nervous system, mind and heart to feel supported and rebalanced.

Intentions set at this time at the precipice of a new cycle have the ability to carry us through the next 13 months.  Honoring what is seeded in the dark will come to fruition as the light returns. Trusting in the timing of the natural world that mirrors our own. Remembering that when we can let go, trust and be in the flow of the unfolding, we become part of the magic of life.

November 21st ~ Sun enters Sagittarius at 5:36pm

The Sun moves from Scorpio into mutable and fiery Sagittarius, a creative and philosophical sign with a flair for adventure. Idealistic in nature, Sagittarius is here to experience and learn the secrets of life. A natural born optimist with a curious mind and heart here to inspire and call us into our higher purpose and vision we want to create.

Fueled by its need for independence, higher learning, truth, liberation and freedom. Inspiring us to express our truth and freedom to be ourselves without barriers, and to be all the facets of the radiant and beautiful selves we are.

May this time of the thinning of the veils inspire you deeper into the unknown. May your intuition guide you as you walk into this season of magic and mystery. Diving deep into this liminal season of magic and mystery we shine a light into the dark to reveal what is ready to be illuminated. Calling back all the parts of ourselves into integration and wholeness as we honor this time of transformation.

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