November 22-28| Start of Forward Movement

Sarah Brynteson
Nov 21, 2025
6 min read

Hopefully this week we start to see the light through the trees as Saturn is the first to start moving forward. — Sunlight peaking through a roof of a wooden house in Central Park, New York City, New York

Hello!

Last week felt like… a lot—for me and for many of the clients I worked with. From emotions to confusion and everything in between, it was all on the table. So if that was you too, please know you weren’t alone.

Now that the Sun is in Sagittarius, things may feel a little lighter. And this week, with Saturn beginning to turn around, we’re officially entering the end of several retrogrades in the coming weeks—including Mercury Retrograde ending on Saturday November 29th. If it’s been hard to see the forest through the trees, maybe this is the week where some light finally shines through.

In the US, many will gather on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a day where we name what we’re grateful for with the people we love to be around. I want you to know that I’m grateful for you and for the community we’ve created together. Thank you for being part of this journey we share.

On to the week ahead, shall we?

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✨ November 23 and 24, 2025

Capricorn moon start to the week can leave you feeling grounded and productive.

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Sunday and Monday carry us forward with a Capricorn Moon under a Sagittarius Sun. This can bring a mix of wanting adventure while still craving the feeling of being grounded and in control.

This desire for control may feel more heightened on Sunday with the beautiful aspect the Sun is making to Pluto. You may feel this one at your core.

On Monday, Mercury Retrograde will be holding hands with Venus in Scorpio, adding to the desire to feel in control of your thoughts and desires. Your finances may be reevaluated as well. The thing to watch for is this: everyone is trying to feel grounded and in control right now. That shared desire can make people feel emotionally vulnerable. Being aware of that—and acknowledging it—may help you hold space for others with more compassion.

Before the interaction between Mercury Retrograde and Venus, Mars will square the Nodes. This could have you out and about, and if so, be aware that people may not be paying attention—so drive carefully. You may also feel an inner push-and-pull between what you’re ready to leave behind and where you want to go next. This energy will stay with us as we move toward the Full Moon and may help you understand what needs to be released in order to make the progress you desire.

✨ November 25 and 26, 2025

As we wake on Tuesday, the Moon will be in Aquarius with the Sun in Sagittarius. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn in traditional astrology, so you may not notice the shift as strongly as when the Moon moved from Sagittarius to Capricorn.

The desire to be around your people—the ones who make you feel like you—may be very strong over these couple of days. For many, this lines up with “Friendsgiving,” the celebration before Thanksgiving. Feels fitting, doesn’t it?

On Wednesday, Venus (our relationships, values, and finances) will make the same beautiful aspects to Jupiter and Saturn that Mercury Retrograde did this past weekend. It may offer a chance to take what you were thinking about then and implement it with what you're working toward now. Venus is also how we manifest, after all, and she can help expand things in meaningful ways.

Saturn will be particularly strong in the sky since this is the last day before he stations direct. So if you’re feeling restriction more than expansion—yep, that could be part of it. Saturn prefers a solid framework of stability over the vapor-like energy of Pisces.

✨ November 27 and 28,2025

Thursday morning may feel a bit “expect the unexpected,” especially around your emotions and how you regulate them. If frustration kicks up, some box breathing may help.

At 1:23 pm CT, the Moon will move into Pisces and we’ll begin building toward the First Quarter Moon happening on Friday. I’ll talk more about that in a moment. Under a Pisces Moon, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—this is a very intuitive and deeply emotional water sign. Knowing what tools help you respond in a healthy way is key. Setting a timer so you don’t nap all day, stopping the doomscroll, or being intentional about how you consume beverages can all help. This is also an artistic Moon sign, so you may feel creative even as we build toward the tension of the First Quarter Moon.

The big story on Thursday is Saturn stationing direct at 9:51 pm CT at 25° Pisces. He will reenter Aries on February 13. You have plenty of time to wrap up the lessons the Great Teacher wanted you to explore—and to try out new ideas along the way. If you want to dive deeper into Saturn and what he means for you, I highly recommend The Little Book of Saturnby Aliza Einhorn. She walks through Saturn in every sign and house in normal, everyday language. I’ve linked it to the picture you see in this post.

On Friday at 12:58 am CT, the First Quarter Moon will be exact at 6° Pisces. This may feel like a tension point between wanting emotional depth (Pisces Moon) and craving freedom in all its forms (Sagittarius Sun). The desire to try new ideas may clash with the urge to retreat into your own emotions and fantasies. The Moon will meet the North Node shortly after the First Quarter Moon, so you may find yourself out and about with a strong pull toward the new. With a square to Mars, frustrations may be amplified if they’re already present.

If frustration arises, try to see how you can flow with it instead of against it. Drink water. Listen to music. Connect with what makes you feel safe and good inside. All of this may be supportive.

✨ Closing Reflection

As we move through this turning point in the sky, you may notice where you’re being invited to step forward—gently, intentionally, and at your own pace. With Saturn shifting direction and Mercury close behind, clarity comes in layers. What truth is rising for you now, and how might you honor it in a way that feels both brave and kind to your nervous system?

We’ll wrap up the Pisces Moon on Saturday along with Mercury stationing direct. Until next week 🌙

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