Astro Journal November 2024

As we approach the end of the year intensity levels are rising, alongside extreme and disruptive events, with potential sudden reversals and surprises. The feeling of dragging yourself forward through sludge may start to lift when Saturn goes direct mid-month but Neptune remains retrograde until December so a sense of bewildered confusion may continue. The extreme intensity will also continue into 2025 so get used to it and remember to take care of yourself and those around you.

Brighton West Pier doing a perfect impression of Saturn in Pisces (and my current mood)

On 1st November 2024 we have a New Moon in Scorpio trine Saturn, plus a water Grand Trine with Mercury, Mars and Neptune that makes two Kites with Uranus and Pluto. Venus opposes Jupiter and squares Saturn in a T-square.

This lunation brings a need for intense emotional transformation through passionate encounters with others. Saturn stabilises this volatile energy and encourages a realistic approach that allows you to grow in wisdom and strength. Mercury in Scorpio adds to the intense focus and helps you to see through deception to find the truth.

The Grand Trine with Mars and Neptune eases the flow of communication and you can share your thoughts with compassion and imagination. The Mercury opposition to Uranus could make your thinking erratic or bring upsetting news but you can also receive insights that open your mind. The Mars Pluto opposition increases the emotional intensity but you can use the energy of the Grand Trine to channel new ideas into making constructive and creative changes.

Venus in Sagittarius provides joy and a desire to explore and have romantic adventures. Her emotional buoyancy offsets the Scorpio energy, shooting arrows of pleasure and fun to lift the mood. This is reinforced by Jupiter who boosts your optimism but you may need to watch for overindulgence, although the square from Saturn may help to keep things realistic.

On 3rd November the Mars Pluto opposition becomes exact for the first time while Mars is still in Cancer. However, Mars enters Leo the next day and that changes how this energy will feel, becoming less emotional and moody and more fiery and direct. With Mars in Leo you may feel energetic and ready to achieve your creative goals but could become overbearing if your ego gets uppity.

The opposition from Pluto intensifies this energy making you more outwardly aggressive and less likely to consider others’ feelings. If you feel blocked, your anger could become explosive but you can tap into the sensitivity and compassion of the Grand Trine to channel your energy positively.

On 15th November the Full Moon in Taurus is conjunct Uranus while the Sun trines Neptune and sextiles Pluto triggering the mini triangle. This lunation continues the focus on self-transformation but Uranus disrupts the peace of the Moon, creating instability and restlessness. You may receive insights that help to break old habits but could also be confronted by sudden change that forces you to adapt.

Mercury is now in Sagittarius and you can expand your mind with optimistic thinking and philosophical ideas or channel your imagination into creativity or travel. The opposition from Jupiter could make you more talkative, although you could get lost in the details. The Saturn T-square may help to test your intuition against reality and give your ideas structure.

Venus is now in Capricorn encouraging a practical approach towards relationships and finances, although the square from Neptune may undermine this by dissolving your boundaries. But you can also give form to your ideals and make your relationships more imaginative and creative.

On 19th November Pluto enters Aquarius to stay for the next twenty years, saying goodbye to Capricorn for the next 248 years! This transit is an opportunity to transform the Aquarius area of your chart and to radically change your relationship to society by making a contribution that benefits the community. Explore the Pluto in Aquarius posts here.

On 26th November Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius opposite Jupiter and square Neptune. This is the moment when the energy of Mercury turns inward and the mind slows down so you can rethink how you relate to the Sagittarius part of your chart. Make the most of this time using the Mercury Retrograde Workbook available here!

Some of the ideas that you’ve been exploring during the Mercury Jupiter opposition may now prove to be unrealistic but you might not realise because Neptune is befuddling your thinking and creating confusion. The T-square with Saturn has gone so there’s no limit to the potential expansion of your mind which could lead to disillusionment later.

However, Saturn still squares Jupiter which might encourage you to stop and think before you disappear into a fantasy world. Your mind is optimistic and hopeful and your dreams may provide guidance but you’ll need to think things through before committing.

Finally, on 27th November the Sun Mars trine becomes exact in a fire Grand Trine with the north node marking the start of the Mars retrograde cycle. At this point in the cycle your energy levels should be good, filling you with confidence and a desire for adventure and excitement.

The Grand Trine with the north node adds a karmic dimension which highlights your need to embrace your individual identity and assert yourself without alienating others. The south node is the focus of a Kite which indicates that you may need to let go of past tendencies to lose yourself in relationships and find a balance between yourself and others.

A second Kite incorporates the Mars Pluto opposition, with Pluto as the focal point, making this an incredibly powerful moment of transformation. If you work with this intense energy, you could experience many breakthroughs in understanding and transform how you express your power and identity.

Mars will return through this area of your chart over the coming months. That means you may need to reconsider some of your goals or change what you’ve been doing during this time due to unforeseen setbacks or disruptions. Your energy may be flowing now but Mars is about to station retrograde and slam the breaks on.

Make the most of this time using the Mars Retrograde Workbook available here!

Here’s a breakdown of the month by date:

1 Nov – Mercury trine Neptune, New Moon at 9°35’ Scorpio
2 Nov – Jupiter sextile Chiron, Mercury trine Mars, Mercury sextile Pluto, Mercury enters Sagittarius
3 Nov – Mars opposite Pluto, Venus opposite Jupiter, Venus trine Chiron
4 Nov – Mars enters Leo, Sun trine Saturn
7 Nov – Mercury trine true North Node
9 Nov – Venus square Neptune
11 Nov – Venus enters Capricorn
12 Nov – Mercury square Saturn
15 Nov – Saturn stations direct at 12°41’ Pisces, Full Moon at 24°00’ Taurus
16 Nov – Venus square true North Node
17 Nov – Sun opposite Uranus
18 Nov – Mercury opposite Jupiter
19 Nov – Sun trine Neptune, Mercury trine Chiron, Pluto enters Aquarius
21 Nov – Sun enters Sagittarius, Sun sextile Pluto
22 Nov – Venus sextile Saturn
23 Nov – Mars trine true North Node
26 Nov – Mercury stations retrograde at 22°40’ Sagittarius, Sun trine true North Node
27 Nov – Sun trine Mars
28 Nov – Venus square Chiron

Note: these dates are for GMT/UT. Check the details for your time zone at Astro-Seek where you can also look at the charts for all the alignments. There’s a lot more detail on these alignments in the book – Astro Journal 2024 – still available at Amazon and in my store and only $1.99 on Kindle and EPUB!

Meanwhile, get ready for next year with a copy of Astro Journal 2025, available from Amazon or direct from me at my Payhip store. A big thank you to those who have already bought their copy – I hope you’re finding it helpful and are busy planning the year ahead! Here are the links: