November 7-13 | New Moon and Stationing Direct!

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Photo Credit: Esther Schultz - Venus, the Moon and Sunrise

Good morning, dear reader! 🌙

First, as always, thank you to everyone who joined me at the New Moon Circle on Friday. It was such a lovely gathering and I am so glad we got to be in that space together to prepare for the Scorpio New Moon this week.

My wonderful friend Esther shared this image of Venus at sunrise with the Moon this week. This is where Venus is now, until she meets up with the Sun next year. In the wee hours of the morning she is visible.

That is what the retrograde does for us in many ways. It wakes us up to what needs to be seen that was not, or what many did not want to see.

This week on Friday the 13th, my favorite number by the way, both Venus and Mercury station direct. That does not mean they are moving forward... not quite yet. They need to stand still for a little bit before movement can occur.

Think about how you sometimes need to steady yourself before you can turn around and move forward. It is that movement. With this happening during the week of the New Moon, with her light just starting to grow again, it feels to me like there are opportunities to grow together into these new spaces the Venus and Mercury retrogrades offered us.

We need to choose to do that though. We all have free will after all.

So as we have this new beginning and forward movement again, know that we are all working with this together.

Before diving in, I wanted to share something I have been working on and sharing on social media. As many of you know I was a reading teacher for fourteen years, and when I got my master’s I focused it on learning styles in the classroom. On social media I have been sharing posts about how thoughts can be felt:

I also shared about the Air signs:

And I will be sharing the Fire and Earth signs this week on my socials.

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On to the Cosmic Weather for the week:

November 7-13 | New Moon and Stationing Direct!

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🌟November 9, 2026| Scorpio New Moon + Long Void

The Moon: The New Moon peaks at 1:02 am CT at 16° Scorpio. Then from 5:25 pm CT until 2:35 am CT Tuesday, the Moon is Void of Course.

How to work with it: This Scorpio New Moon is a threshold moment. It invites you to step toward the parts of yourself that are ready to be released and reborn, and to meet them with compassion, courage, and curiosity. So much of the sky is retrograde right now, so some of what comes up may be quiet and internal. You do not have to act on it yet. Remember, Scorpio is like the frozen lake. Sometimes we need to break through to break free, and at the same time no one knows what is going on beneath the surface. Notice it, write it down, and let it settle. There are no restrictions on manifesting, charging crystals, or making Moon Water with this New Moon, so use that if you feel called. It also lands as Samhain draws the Otherworlds close, so honor what came before you and take your time with what comes next.

Other energy:

One of the two rulers of Scorpio is Mars, and he is squaring Jupiter and the South Node in Leo at this New Moon. That could bring a push, or even some frustration, to decide what you want to bring forward and what you are ready to leave behind. Some of what feels comfortable, from your younger life or even past lifetimes, does not always need to stick around. You may also feel a pull between protecting your image and stepping into your authentic self.

Mercury Retrograde is still within range of the square to Pluto we felt on October 2nd, so conversations from early October may come back up to be revisited. That is what retrogrades are for, after all. With Venus and Mercury stationing direct on Friday, you are getting a preview of that forward movement.

The long Void of Course window this evening is a built-in rest after all of that intensity. If you have a lot going on Tuesday morning, a list before bed may help.

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Throughout the day on Monday you may feel the energy of this New Moon. If you want to set any New Moon intentions, it would be a good idea to do so before the 5:25 pm CT Void of Course Moon starts. As you move through your evening, giving yourself grace, and maybe even a long hot bath, may feel great too. With the Moon shifting into Sagittarius while you are sleeping, you may notice some interesting dreams to think about Tuesday morning.

✨ November 10 -11, 2026 | Sagittarius Moon

The Moon: We have the Sagittarius Moon from 2:35 am CT Tuesday morning until 2:27 pm CT Thursday afternoon.

How to work with it: Both the Sagittarius Moon and the Scorpio Sun love to have honest conversations in a very blunt way. The difference is that the Sagittarius Moon may bring in some humor, even if it is dry, to the situation. It is a wonderful two days to blend the optimism this Moon loves with amazing philosophical conversations. The trick is to not shut down if there is a disagreement, as sometimes can happen with this combination. How can you work together to both see the bigger picture?

Other energy:

On Tuesday there is a beautiful angle between Mars (our drive and determination) and Venus Retrograde (relationships, finances, and values). You may feel this all through Monday as well, and it may have you wanting beautiful interactions with someone you hold dear. The Moon also connects with all the outer planets, bringing some expect-the-unexpected energy, along with a feeling for what is right for the future and the intuition to turn those big picture ideas into a livable reality.

Wednesday is an overall quiet day astrologically. It may be a good idea to make a to-do list before you go to bed, since there is a workday long Void of Course window on Thursday.

✨November 12 -13, 2026| Capricorn Moon + Venus and Mercury Station Direct

The Moon: The Moon is Void of Course from 5:29 am CT until 2:27 pm CT, when she moves into Capricorn.

How to work with it: This combination blends potentially intense emotional control with the ambition to make big things happen. It can see through the fluff to get to the heart of the matter. If it feels like you just want to power through things over this time, go for it. Just remember to take breaks as needed too. That could look like going outside for a walk or simply saying “good job” to yourself. Remember, you do not have to do everything by yourself just because you can. Delegation can be done with people you trust.

Other energy:

On Thursday, having a to-do list to keep yourself on track may be helpful. As the Moon shifts into Capricorn in the afternoon, it may feel like you want to power through the end of the day to really get things done. If it feels foggy as to how to end things, find a stopping point that feels right and leave it to pick up again on Friday.

On Friday the big events are Mercury stationing direct at 9:53 am CT at 5° Scorpio, and Venus following suit at 6:27 pm CT at 22° Libra. Mercury stations while the Moon is still Void of Course, so the morning may feel foggy and any insights may be quiet or hard to pin down until the afternoon. Venus stations after the Moon has moved into Capricorn, so the evening may feel a little clearer.

They do not start to move right away, though. Like I shared at the beginning of this post, they need to stand still before movement can happen. Notice where you feel like you are pausing before you can turn around.

For Venus, this is the last time in our lifetime that she will retrograde in Scorpio. This may feel like a huge ending has happened, or like there is a completion to evaluate. Take your time and give yourself grace if that is what you are feeling. What did you notice when she began in early October compared to now?

This begins the post-shadow, the time to tap into what you learned or experienced around your communications, thought processes, relationships, finances, and values during each retrograde. Anything you want to change is something you can test out before truly acting on it. For Mercury the post-shadow ends on November 30th, and for Venus on December 15th. Nothing needs to be decided, though it is helpful to reevaluate what you learned.

If you have been tracking with the 3 Step Mini Retrograde Activation Guide, this is a good time to look back over your notes and see what patterns showed up. It is free in the Link to All Things.

Mars’s pre-shadow is also underway, so the themes of drive and action around 20° Leo are still building in the background.

✨ In Closing:

This week is about standing still before we move again. The Scorpio New Moon starts a new cycle, and on Friday the 13th Mercury and Venus both station direct. They will look like they are standing still for a bit before they pick up speed over the weekend, so give yourself the same time to steady yourself before you turn around.

If you have been tracking what the retrogrades showed you, this is a good time to look back over your notes. The post-shadows are your chance to test out what you learned before you act on it. Nothing has to be decided yet.

Just a reminder that the Deeper Dive on Jupiter and your Sagittarius House is Friday, November 20th, and Sagittarius Season begins on the 22nd. Mercury’s Wisdom: Discovering Learning Styles for All Ages goes to $79 on December 1st, so if it could help you or someone you know, the $47 price is still available. Everything is in the Link to All Things.

Until next week, be gentle with yourself while things start to move again.

with love and stardust,

Sarah

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