Your weekly horoscope for November 16–22, 2026 starts on a high. Mars meets Jupiter in Leo in the early hours of Monday, and confidence runs hot. Then on Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in Scorpio squares them both, and the big plans meet real limits. On Sunday the Sun moves into Sagittarius. The theme under every zodiac sign: feel big on Monday, and be honest about what it costs by Thursday.
Below is one brutal truth for each zodiac sign, the house the week is working on, one thing to do and one thing to skip. Read your sun sign first. If you know your rising sign, read that one too.
This Week's Sky in Thirty Seconds
- Monday 16 Nov: Mars meets Jupiter at 25° Leo, exact at 1:25 am US Eastern time (10:25 pm Sunday in US Pacific time). Confidence peaks, and so does the appetite for more of everything.
- Tuesday 17 Nov: First Quarter Moon in Aquarius at 6:47 am US Eastern time. Whatever you started at last week's New Moon now needs an actual step.
- Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 Nov: The Sun in Scorpio squares Jupiter on Wednesday morning, then Mars at 12:35 pm US Eastern time on Thursday. Monday's big plans run into real limits: time, money and other people.
- Sunday 22 Nov: The Sun enters Sagittarius at 2:20 am US Eastern time (11:20 pm Saturday in US Pacific time). Sagittarius season runs to 21 December.
The short version: dream big on Monday, take one real step on Tuesday, check the cost on Wednesday and Thursday, and start fresh when Sagittarius season begins on Sunday.
Aries: Going big is easy. Finishing is the hard part.
Your ruler Mars meets Jupiter on Monday in your fifth house of romance, creativity and risk. You will want to start something bold: a project, a flirtation, a bet on yourself. Enjoy the push, and then look at what it will take to see it through. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your eighth house of shared money and debt squares both planets, and the cost shows up. Someone else's money, time or feelings are part of the deal. Venus in your partnership house is moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, so a partner is more willing to back you than you expect, if you ask plainly. On Sunday the Sun moves into your ninth house of travel and study, and the next big idea arrives. Finish one thing before you chase it.
Do: Pick one bold idea from Monday and write its next three steps.
Don't: Start a second project before the first one has a plan.
Taurus: More space won't fix what one honest talk would.
Mars and Jupiter meet on Monday in your fourth house of home and family. The urge to renovate, move, host or take on a big project at home runs high. Before you start, ask what you are actually trying to fix. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your seventh house of partnership squares both planets, and a partner, a housemate or a relative pushes back. Have the conversation about who wants what before you spend on it. Your ruler Venus is in your sixth house of work and daily routine, moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, so small changes to your routine help home life more than big gestures do. On Sunday the Sun moves into your eighth house of shared money, and the bill for any home plan becomes real.
Do: Ask the people you live with what they would change first.
Don't: Book the renovation to avoid the conversation.
Gemini: Talking about it is not the same as doing it.
Mars and Jupiter meet on Monday in your third house of messages, ideas and short trips. You will have plenty to say and plenty of people to say it to. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your sixth house of work and health squares both planets, and the gap between what you have announced and what you have done gets hard to ignore. Your ruler Mercury is now direct in that same work house and picking up speed, so steady progress is possible. Venus in your fifth house of romance and creativity is moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, which favours a creative idea you share once and then actually build. On Sunday the Sun moves into your seventh house of partnership, and someone will expect you to follow through.
Do: Do one thing you've been talking about before you tell anyone else.
Don't: Post the plan online before the first step is done.
Cancer: Ask for what you're worth before you spend what you have.
Mars and Jupiter meet on Monday in your second house of money, income and self-worth. You feel more confident about what you bring, and this is a good week to ask for a raise, a better rate or a fair price for your time. The same energy also makes spending feel easy. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your fifth house of fun and romance squares both planets, and a night out, a gift or a treat can cost more than you planned. Venus is in your fourth house of home, moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, so a calm money talk with family goes well. The Moon is in Pisces from Tuesday evening to Thursday, a soft few days for you. On Sunday the Sun moves into your sixth house of work and routine.
Do: Ask for one specific number at work this week.
Don't: Celebrate the ask before you get the answer.
Leo: People can love you and still say no.
Mars and Jupiter meet in Leo on Monday. You feel strong, generous and ready to lead, and other people can see it. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your fourth house of home and family squares both planets. Someone close to you will not go along with your plan, and that is not an attack on you. Listen to the reason before you push harder. Venus is in your third house of conversations, moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, so a calm, warm message gets you further than a big speech. Mars has been in Leo since late September and leaves on 25 November, so this is your last week with the extra fuel. On Sunday the Sun moves into your fifth house of romance and fun, and the mood lifts.
Do: Ask the person who said no what would change their mind.
Don't: Take a family no personally and go around them.
Virgo: Being busy is not the same as being calm.
Mars and Jupiter meet on Monday in your twelfth house, the private part of your chart that holds rest, worry and what you keep to yourself. Restless energy builds with nowhere obvious to go, and you may fill every hour to avoid feeling it. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your third house of messages squares both planets, and a tense conversation or a pile of replies brings it to the surface. Your ruler Mercury is direct in that house and gathering speed, so you can clear the backlog a bit at a time. Venus in your money house is moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, which suits a quiet look at your spending. On Sunday the Sun moves into your fourth house of home. Plan one empty evening there.
Do: Leave one evening this week completely unscheduled.
Don't: Answer messages in bed to feel productive.
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Libra: Stop waiting for a group vote on your own life.
Your ruler Venus is in Libra and moving toward a sextile with Jupiter in your eleventh house of friends and groups, exact on 28 November. On Monday Mars meets Jupiter in that same house, so friends, group chats and communities are loud with opinions and plans. Their support is real, and it is still your decision. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your second house of money squares both planets, and a group plan or a friend's idea runs into what you can afford. Say your number early. The Moon is in Aries, your partnership house, from Friday to Saturday, so a one-on-one talk works better than a group one. On Sunday the Sun moves into your third house of messages, and it gets easier to say what you have decided.
Do: Make one decision this week without polling anyone.
Don't: Agree to a group plan before you check your budget.
Scorpio: You can disagree with the boss without making it a war.
The Sun is in Scorpio, and on Monday Mars meets Jupiter at the top of your chart, in your tenth house of career and reputation. Ambition runs high. On Wednesday the Sun squares Jupiter, and on Thursday it squares Mars, so expect a clash with someone who has authority over your work, or with your own expectations of yourself. You can push back clearly without burning anything down. Mercury is direct in Scorpio and moving faster each day, so a work conversation you rehearsed during the retrograde is ready now. Venus in your twelfth house is moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, and quiet support behind the scenes helps. On Sunday the Sun moves into your second house of money, so put any work win into numbers.
Do: Put your disagreement in one calm, written sentence.
Don't: Send the angry Thursday email with everyone in copy.
Sagittarius: Your new year starts Sunday. Pack lighter.
The Sun enters Sagittarius on Sunday, the start of your birthday season and your own new year. Until then it is in your twelfth house, the private part of your chart, so use the first half of the week to rest and clear the decks. Your ruler Jupiter meets Mars on Monday in your ninth house of travel, study and big plans. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun squares both planets, and something you have been avoiding pushes back against a trip or a course you want to book. Deal with it first. Venus in your house of friends is moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, so a friend helps you think it through. Decide what you are not bringing into your new year.
Do: Write down one habit you're leaving behind before Sunday.
Don't: Book the big trip on Monday night to avoid a quieter problem.
Capricorn: Owing someone is heavier than you're admitting.
Mars and Jupiter meet on Monday in your eighth house of shared money, debt and intimacy. Loans, joint costs and what you owe others, in money or in favours, feel bigger this week. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your eleventh house of friends squares both planets, so a debt or a favour between friends can get awkward. Talk about it before it turns into resentment on either side. Venus in your tenth house of career is moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, which helps an honest talk about pay. The First Quarter Moon on Tuesday falls in your money house, a good moment to write down the real figures. On Sunday the Sun moves into your twelfth house, and you will want more quiet. Take it.
Do: Write down everything you owe, in money and in favours.
Don't: Lend money you can't spare to avoid an awkward no.
Aquarius: Your work is not the only thing that deserves your best hours.
Mars and Jupiter meet on Monday in your seventh house of partnership. A partner, a client or a close friend brings a lot of energy and wants your attention. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your tenth house of career squares both planets, and work and a relationship ask for you at the same time. The First Quarter Moon lands in Aquarius on Tuesday morning, a nudge to choose on purpose instead of giving the leftovers to whoever is closest. Venus in your ninth house of travel and study is moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, so a plan you make together, a trip or a class, is a good place to start. On Sunday the Sun moves into your eleventh house of friends.
Do: Put one evening with your person in the calendar like a meeting.
Don't: Cancel on them twice for the same job.
Pisces: Your to-do list is not proof you matter.
Mars and Jupiter meet on Monday in your sixth house of work, health and daily routine. Tasks multiply and you will feel able to do all of them. On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun in your ninth house of beliefs and big plans squares both planets, and you have to choose between the daily grind and the bigger thing you actually care about. The Moon is in Pisces from Tuesday evening to Thursday, so you will feel it more than usual. Venus in your eighth house of shared money is moving toward a sextile with Jupiter, exact on 28 November, which makes it easier to ask for help or a fair split of work. On Sunday the Sun moves into your tenth house of career, and people start noticing what you do, not how much.
Do: Cross off one task this week that nobody would miss.
Don't: Say yes to extra work just to feel useful.
Questions About This Week's Sky
When does Sagittarius season start in 2026?
The Sun enters Sagittarius on 22 November 2026 at 07:20 UTC. That is 2:20 am on Sunday 22 November in US Eastern time and 11:20 pm on Saturday 21 November in US Pacific time. Sagittarius season runs until the Sun enters Capricorn on 21 December 2026.
What does the Sun square Mars and Jupiter mean this week?
The Sun at 26° Scorpio squares Jupiter on 18 November 2026 (exact around 09:30 UTC, 4:30 am US Eastern), then squares Mars at 27° on 19 November (around 17:35 UTC, 12:35 pm US Eastern). A square is a tense angle. Coming straight after Mars met Jupiter, astrologers read it as a reality check on big plans and big egos.
When is the Full Moon in November 2026?
The Full Moon falls at 2° Gemini on 24 November 2026 at 14:53 UTC, which is 9:53 am US Eastern time. Before that, the First Quarter Moon is in Aquarius on 17 November at 11:47 UTC (6:47 am US Eastern).
Is Mercury still retrograde?
No. Mercury turned direct on 13 November 2026 at 5° Scorpio. It is still moving slowly through the degrees it covered while retrograde and gets back to 20° Scorpio, where the retrograde began, on 30 November. Many astrologers treat the time until then as a gradual restart.
When does Mars leave Leo?
Mars enters Virgo on 25 November 2026 at 23:50 UTC (6:50 pm US Eastern). It has been in Leo since 28 September 2026. Jupiter stays in Leo and turns retrograde there on 13 December 2026 at 27° (the evening of 12 December in US time zones).
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