Week of November 9 – 15, 2026:

The week begins with a New Moon in Scorpio and brings two important planetary stations, as Mercury and Venus prepare to resume direct motion.
Meanwhile, a series of conjunctions involving Mars, Jupiter and the South Node in Leo is developing, adding emphasis to matters of leadership, ambition and the exercise of influence.

The New Moon at 16°53′ Scorpio opens a new lunar cycle, with the Sun continuing its journey through this fixed water sign.
Scorpio is associated with depth, determination, shared interests and matters that are not always openly discussed.
Another connection to Scorpio comes through Mars, its traditional ruler, which is currently moving through Leo.
Mars entered its pre-retrograde shadow on November 5, beginning a cycle that will extend across Leo and Virgo.
It is now approaching a series of conjunctions with Jupiter and the South Node.

Mercury, which has been retrograde in Scorpio since October 24, stations direct on November 13.
In Scorpio, Mercury’s focus turns to what lies beneath the surface: information that is not readily available, underlying motives, sensitive discussions and matters that require deeper investigation.
As Mercury slows down and changes direction, previously unclear information may come to light, while the deeper significance of certain situations may become more apparent.
Discussions and decisions that have been under review may gradually begin to move forward, although some matters may still require further consideration.

Mercury’s station direct also takes place alongside an almost exact Yod configuration involving Uranus retrograde in Gemini and Pallas Athena retrograde in Aries.
Uranus, considered the higher octave of Mercury in modern astrology, is in Gemini, a sign ruled by Mercury.
Pallas Athena, associated with strategy, planning and analytical thinking, adds another dimension to this configuration.
With Uranus and Pallas Athena still retrograde while Mercury is slowing down and turning direct, the configuration may point to a period of reconsidering ideas, approaches and strategies.
As Mercury resumes direct motion, matters that have required further thought may gradually begin to take a new direction.

Venus also stations direct on November 14, in Libra, after her retrograde journey through Scorpio and Libra. During her retrograde, Venus formed an inferior conjunction with the Sun at 0°45′ Scorpio, marking the beginning of a new Venus cycle.
Beyond the familiar eight-year rhythm of Venus’s conjunctions, this event marks the end of a series of Scorpio conjunctions dating back to 1930, while also reflecting a longer cycle of approximately 251 years. Its occurrence at the very beginning of Scorpio further emphasizes the significance of this sign in the current Venus cycle.
Venus is in Libra, one of the two signs she rules, where relationships, agreements, fairness and the balance between individual interests become particularly important.
Her retrograde period has brought these matters into focus for reconsideration, and the station direct may gradually help restore movement in relationships and negotiations, allowing previously unspoken expectations and concerns to become clearer through dialogue.

While still retrograde, Venus in Libra also forms a sextile with Mars in Leo, which is in its pre-retrograde shadow.
This aspect connects the desire for harmony and cooperation with initiative, confidence and self-expression.

Meanwhile, the conjunctions involving Mars, Jupiter and the South Node in Leo are drawing closer.
Jupiter conjuncts the South Node on November 12, followed by Mars conjunct the South Node on November 14.
Mars and Jupiter will meet in an exact conjunction on November 16, just beyond the scope of this week.
With all three bodies converging in Leo, the emphasis falls on leadership, ambition, recognition and the exercise of power. Towards the end of the week, an almost exact T-square develops, involving the Sun in Scorpio, the Mars-Jupiter conjunction near the South Node in Leo, and the North Node in Aquarius.
This broader configuration may have implications beyond domestic politics and public affairs, extending into the geopolitical arena and international relations.

The Moon travels through Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius during the week. Beginning in Scorpio with the New Moon, it emphasizes emotional depth, privacy and the need to understand what lies beneath the surface.
As it moves into Sagittarius, the mood becomes more open and forward-looking, encouraging exploration and a broader perspective. In Capricorn, attention shifts towards practical responsibilities, structure and longer-term considerations.
The Moon then enters Aquarius towards the end of the week, bringing greater emphasis to independence, social connections and collective concerns. With Pluto also transiting Aquarius, there is a subtle additional connection to Scorpio through its modern ruler.

Overall, this is a week of significant shifts in planetary direction, alongside an increasing emphasis on leadership, ambition and the exercise of power.
The retrograde periods of Mercury and Venus may have been more noticeable for some than for others, bringing delays, reconsideration of existing situations, a re-examination of options, and the possibility of making adjustments or changes.
As both planets approach their direct stations, the transition may not necessarily bring immediate relief, and some of these themes could even become more pronounced in the days surrounding their stations.
The shift in direction will mark the beginning of a gradual process of moving forward, while the post-retrograde shadow periods will allow further time to work through and understand what has unfolded during the retrogrades.
Meanwhile, the approaching Mars-Jupiter conjunction points to further developments just beyond the end of the week.