MONTH OF November
Feeling anxious, Gemini? We can hardly blame you. November keeps us all on our toes, and not just because of the U.S. Election: Mars begins a back-and-forth dance through Leo and Cancer that lasts until June 2025, sluggish Saturn ends its five-month retrograde in your career sector, and an electrifying Taurus full moon jolts your spiritual sector.
Another major moment arrives on November 19, when Pluto makes its long-awaited permanent move into Aquarius, staying for two whole decades. That’s welcome news for you, Gemini. This placement will transform society and life as we know it until 2044. Since September 1, the shadow planet’s been in its final leg of a 16-year trek through Capricorn and your intimate, intense eighth house. Right before the holidays, on November 19, the transformational titan moves into your ninth house of higher education, entrepreneurship and metaphysics, turning your attention to these matters for a couple of decades.
Focusing on the big picture is a good holiday strategy this year, since your ruler, Mercury, is retrograde from November 25 to December 15. (Sorry to be the bearer of such news, but forewarned is forearmed!) With Mercury gone rogue in your partnership zone, there could be friction in paradise, the return of an ex, or a general struggle to get on the same page as your inner circle.
So, what can you do in the meantime? It’s never too late—or too soon—to start your fall cleanup, Gemini. November’s stars will inspire you to bring order to your life, health and work, right from the get-go. Not only is the Sun in Scorpio and your wellness-focused sixth house until November 21, but the month begins with a clarifying Scorpio new moon on November 1. This lunar lift gives you a fresh start on your top priorities—or helps you figure out what those even are!
If you’ve been too nervous about the state of the world to think clearly, the beginning of November can help you back to center with a simple plan, like backing up those important electronic files and confirming holiday travel plans to ward off Mercury’s meddlesome touch. Take one concrete step to revive your healthy lifestyle, or dive into a decluttering project (one room at a time, Gem!).
Your streamlining efforts could also pay dividends in your career. The Scorpio new moon forms a supportive 120-degree trine to structured Saturn in Pisces and your professional sector. Stay humble now. Don’t cut corners or expect special treatment. Rather, focus on doing a great job and being of service, even as you highlight your achievements in a modest way. Your hard work WILL pay off between now and the Scorpio full moon on May 12, 2025.
This task-focused strategy also helps you prepare for any potential chaos at the end of the month when Mercury is retrograde (followed by Mars on December 6, for the rest of the year).
Feeling stressed enough? Stop trying to jam one more thing into your schedule and excuse yourself from obligations that aren’t soul-nurturing—even if that means making a quick departure from one. People may not understand right away, but your peace of mind is the number one priority here. There are a multitude of health benefits to the “creature comforts” that a furry friend can provide, if you’re thinking about adopting a pet, from reduced blood pressure to unconditional love. What Gemini couldn’t use more of that?
Necessity may be the mother of invention for you, since the month also begins with your ruler, Mercury, opposite unpredictable Uranus. Keep your wits about you, as this could make you accident-prone or susceptible to careless errors, especially if you’re not paying attention.
The Scoprio new moon and Election Day in the U.S. dovetail with a major stress release. November 3 features a tense opposition between aggressive Mars in Cancer and shadowy Pluto in your eighth house of intimacy and investments. As these two hotheaded planets stare each other down, the strain could drive up egos, unconscious fears and power struggles. You may feel this around your money and emotional ties. Jitters about the state of the world could quickly turn into polarizing arguments.
With the Mars-Pluto faceoff spotlighting your finances, it might be time to take an unflinching look at your budget and money management. You’re working hard to make a living, but what are you doing with those funds? If you’re on the rollercoaster or struggling to pay down debt, this is your wakeup call. Book a consultation with a financial planner or make arrangements with a creditor. If you’re flush with cash, don’t squander your bounty on increased living costs. Instead, make some sensible plans to grow your nest egg.
In your personal life, you might need to snap out of an all-consuming obsession. Have you become swept up in someone else’s world and untethered from your own? Pull back from their chaos now. Remember your own worth and what you bring to the table.
On the same day that Mars and Pluto oppose each other (November 3), Mars exits Cancer and moves into Leo for an extended visit (until June 17, 2025; the long trip is due to retrograde from December 6 to February 23, 2025, in Cancer).
For the rest of this year, however, energizer Mars in Leo spices up your third house of communication and community. Use this burst to get a message out to the world, connect with kindred spirits and mobilize action in your neighborhood. Regardless of who wins the U.S. Election, there’s a lot to be done to heal our divided world. Starting in your own backyard can be a fruitful path for you now, Gemini.
The middle of the month brings a big spike of activity. On November l5, Saturn ends a five-month retrograde in Pisces (and your career zone), and the Taurus full moon connects with shock-jock Uranus on the same day, giving you a jolt of insight.
Ready for your goals to get on a more solid track? When taskmaster Saturn awakes from its retrograde in Pisces (that began June 29) and marches on-beat through your tenth house of ambition and leadership, you’ll find the focus you need to get back to business.
Discipline and integrity are Saturn’s marching orders, on trend until early 2026 while Saturn is in Pisces (with one sneak preview in Aries from May 24-Sept. 1, 2025 in Aries). During Pisces’ tenure, you’re learning crucial lessons about business, power and management. If you’ve been rebellious toward authority, you may find yourself in that top-dog position (and realize, to your chagrin, how you’ve acted at times).
If you’ve been hesitant to step into your own power and take on the responsibilities that seem to clip your wings, Saturn direct can help. Be humble and open to learning from others. Work with a coach or mentor, or be sure you have an experienced team to support you.
Has a business idea slowed because of redtape? While you do need to follow protocols, the process won’t be quite as much of a barrier once Saturn is direct. If you truly care about the mission, Gemini, stay in the game. Just know that it will take stamina and dedication to do so. Make sure you put the right supports in place.
The tenth house rules fathers, and you may have navigated a period of maturity related to your own dad or a paternal figure. Your relationship to men and masculinity can be challenged by Saturn—and certainly it’s a complicated matter in this patriarchal world. With Saturn moving forward, you may decide to change the system from within: work inside the ranks of an established hierarchy rather than attack it from the outside. Tricky but doable!
Some soul-searching could lead to epiphanies as well. If you’re unsure if this hefty assignment is one you want to commit to, that’s okay, too. You’ll get a big burst of “stay or go?” clarity on November 15. The same day that Saturn retrograde ends, the Taurus full frost moon arrives to illuminate your twelfth house of closure, healing and transitions. What’s been hiding in the shadows but nagging at your subconscious? That gets revealed in the full moon’s light.
Is it time to surrender control and allow the universe to guide you? Not so easy for you, Gemini. The twelfth house’s realm can be both receptive AND deceptive. You may find yourself in a situation that humbles you and forces you to drop your defenses. But if you’ve been kidding yourself about a certain person’s true colors, prepare for a rainbow-hued reveal.
With la luna activating your twelfth house of endings, you may finally close a painful chapter of your life. That can be easier said than done, though. This particular full moon is a tricky one as it locks into a conjunction with volatile Uranus, layering on potential surprise. You may see something or someone make a sudden exit. Or you could have a strong breakthrough epiphany that hits you like a jolt of electricity. Be open to a divine download or a full-on change of heart. A guardian angel type could appear with a better plan than the clever one tucked in your pocket. Be open to it!
Then, on November 19, transformational Pluto officially leaves Capricorn after a 16-year voyage through your intimate eighth house. Pluto now embarks on an uninterrupted 20-year stretch through Aquarius and your expansive ninth house. This 180-degree shift unleashes the floodgates of optimism and hopeful visions for your future.
Calculating Pluto has slogged through the shadowy depths of your intimate eight house since January 2008. You’ve been on a soul-searching (and soul-searing) journey ever since. The eighth house reigns over intense and classified matters—its dominion includes shadow work, sex, death, financial windfalls, reproduction, marriage and divorce, secrets and scandals. Not exactly light fare, and you’ve been through it, Gemini, haven’t you? Your powers are mightier, but hard-won.
As Pluto lifts out of tunnel vision and focuses on the big picture, we hope you’ll find this next chapter a lot easier—and more interesting. The ninth house rules entrepreneurship, higher education and travel, which are topics of interest for many Geminis. Emerge from the chrysalis and flap your wings. They’ll take you to transformative places in the next two decades.
A note for your journeys, Gemini: With potent Pluto in your visionary and exploratory ninth house, you could get swept up in a charismatic figure’s charms. Be mindful if you start hanging on to a charlatan’s perfectly crafted wordsmithing. What exactly are they spouting about? Pluto can draw out hidden figures, not all of them with good inventions. Starry-eyed promises won’t always pay off. You may learn a few lessons during this protracted Pluto journey. Stay grounded in yourself as the center of your personal power and lean on your savvy critical thinking skills.
Pluto only visits each sign every 248 years, and it was last in Aquarius from 1778 until 1798. Its previous visit served up history-changing events including the French Revolution and the earliest years of the U.S. With Pluto in your metaphysical and philosophical ninth house, you could unearth a sense of purpose that hadn’t previously occurred to you. Expect Pluto to drop hints and clues during the next three months.
A fresh wave of relationship energy rolls in on November 21, when the Sun commences its month-long visit to Sagittarius and your seventh house of companionship and commitments. As the sign of the Twins, duality is in your nature. A part of you longs for a steady plus-one, while another part resists being too pinned down. (Ah #GeminiProblems.)
During Sagittarius season, however, you can lean into the positive aspects of partnership. With the Sun in your opposite zodiac sign (at its farthest point in the sky from the Gemini sector of the zodiac wheel) your own “solar power” can be a bit depleted until December 21. Teaming up is not only rewarding now, it’s energy efficient! Tap into your sign’s “twinning” nature and join with a person who can be a supportive sidekick for the next few weeks.
Curate the list of contenders carefully, though! On November 25, your ruling planet Mercury—the galactic guardian of communication, technology and travel—is retrograde in Sagittarius (from November 25 to December 15). Not exactly the holiday news any of us were hoping for, we know. Possible silver lining: Retrogrades can bring back people from your past. While some of those ghosts (or ghosters) may be unwelcome visitors haunting your DMs, a “one that got away” type could appear. Perhaps the second or third time around is the charm?
With Mercury rogue in your relationship zone, you could have second thoughts about moving forward with a contract or commitment. Take this time to do extra due diligence. If possible, hold off on any major duo-driven decisions, and delay inking deals until Mercury retrograde ends.
Spoiler: Mars turns retrograde on December 6, a biennial backspin that lasts until February 23. We’re not suggesting you delay important decisions THAT long. But at the same time, don’t gloss over any potential downsides in a rush to sign on the dotted line. When conducting your due diligence, ask the all-important questions. If you’re able, test the chemistry of a partnership with a scaled-down version to see if it has long-term potential. It’s always easier to get into a relationship than out of one, Gemini.
There’s almost no such thing as “too close” for you in November, as Venus moves through your commitment-centric seventh and eighth houses (Sagittarius until November 11, then Capricorn for the rest of the month). These placements will amplify your urge to merge! Well, as long as you’re with someone who can hold your attention, Gemini! Sexy Mars springs into Leo and your flirty, variety-loving third house on November 3, for the rest of the year. Soul-baring conversations could wage on until the wee hours of the night—and so could lively nights together on the town.
Time for matching PJs and coordinated holiday party outfits? Coupled Geminis could take #twinning to new levels this month. For single Geminis, Mars in this friendly zone of your chart puts you in sapiosexual mode. A meeting of the minds is as important as a heart connection. Start with someone who you’re as “in like” with as you are “in lust.” Bottom line: You need someone who not only understands but also appreciates the way you think! And with Venus and Mars in these pair-driven zones, a friendship might even start heating up into something more.
Single Twins could also find themselves swiping up a storm on the dating apps or at one of those trendy IRL singles speed dating events. For Geminis who enjoy a more “organic” approach to meeting people, you never know who might cross your path at your favorite coffee shop or cozy neighborhood dive bar on Football Sunday. We promise it’s okay if you’re only there to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift cheering on Travis Kelce. Whether it’s a friendly barista or an intriguing stranger at the next table, keep your eyes and your heart open. The next meaningful encounter could be just a conversation away!
Heads up: Prepare for a case of the “ex-files” as social Mercury stations retrograde in Sagittarius and your relationship-driven seventh house. From November 25 to December 15, old flames could be pulling you for a chat a la Love Island, sparking memories and unresolved feelings. Whether it’s a text from a past love or a sudden urge to revisit old photos, you could find yourself drawn to the nostalgic allure of a past connection. Embrace the opportunity for closure or growth, but keep your boundaries firm!
Cleanup time! The divine is in the details this month as the Sun travels through Scorpio and your sixth house of systems and service until November 21. You’re on a mission to get your life in order. Plow through those 4,000 unchecked emails and free up some disk space (mental and literal). Get back on a regular sleep and exercise schedule. Who knows what you’ll unearth as you clear your workspaces?
You’ll get an extra cosmic nudge to relinquish whatever (or whoever) you’ve been holding onto at your own expense with the year’s only Taurus full moon activating your twelfth house of closure. With shocking Uranus adjacent to the full moon, a good rule of thumb is to expect the unexpected. While it can be difficult to predict what Uranus will do (it likes to march to the beat of its own orbit, after all), the planet of authenticity and independence is here to help you break out of any plateaus. Pay attention to “signs” today. A guardian angel type could arrive in the form of a mentor with the perfect solution.
Sagittarius season injects a fresh wave of relationship energy into the mix on November 21, emphasizing your partnership zone. But while you’re generally an “in da clurb, we’re all fam” type, you might want to be a little more discerning about who you call “twin” this Sagittarius season.
On November 25, your ruling planet, Mercury—the planet of communication, technology and travel—turns retrograde in Sagittarius until December 15. Rather than strike a new partnership, work with Mercury’s reversal to explore past collaborations that were previously put on the back burner. Perhaps the second or third time around is the charm. Hold off on inking any deals or contracts during this time if at all possible. You’re all too likely to miss an important details by not checking the fine print closely enough.
Love Days: 26, 3
Money Days: 9, 19
Luck Days: 17, 8
Off Days: 15, 1, 6
