Your weekly horoscope for November 2–8, 2026 turns in the middle. On Wednesday the Sun meets retrograde Mercury, and what you have been rethinking since 24 October becomes clear. Then, from Thursday, Mars in Leo closes in on Jupiter and confidence runs high. The theme under every zodiac sign: you will see the answer this week, and you will act on it better if you wait a few more days.
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
- All week: Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio until 13 November and Venus is retrograde in Libra until 14 November (the evening of the 13th in US time zones). This is the last full week with both moving backwards.
- Wednesday 4 Nov: Two things on one day. Venus sextiles Jupiter in Leo, which makes it easier to patch something up. A few hours later the Sun meets retrograde Mercury, the midpoint of the retrograde: what you have been rethinking since 24 October becomes clear.
- Thursday to Sunday: Mars in Leo closes in on a sextile to Venus (exact 10 November) and on a meeting with Jupiter (exact 16 November). Energy, desire and confidence rise. So does the urge to overdo it.
- Sunday 8 Nov: The week builds to the New Moon in Scorpio: 11:02 pm Sunday in US Pacific time, 2:02 am Monday 9 November in US Eastern time.
The short version: get clear on Wednesday, keep your confidence honest at the weekend, and act after Mercury retrograde ends on 13 November.
Aries: Wanting it badly is not the same as being ready for it.
Your ruler Mars is in Leo, your fifth house of romance, creativity and risk, and from Thursday it closes in on Jupiter there (exact on 16 November). You will feel bold and sure of yourself. That is useful, as long as you check the details before you jump. On Wednesday the Sun meets retrograde Mercury in your eighth house of shared money and intimacy, and the truth about a debt, a joint account or a close relationship becomes clear. The same morning Venus, retrograde in your partnership house, sextiles Jupiter, which makes a calm talk with a partner or an ex easier. Mars is also moving toward a sextile with Venus, exact on 10 November, so attraction runs high. Enjoy it, and keep big commitments until after 14 November.
Do: Write down what you learned on Wednesday before you act on it.
Don't: Make a big romantic or financial leap just because you feel lucky.
Taurus: You're allowed to change your mind about someone.
On Wednesday the Sun meets retrograde Mercury in your seventh house of partnership. Whatever you have been rethinking about a partner, a client or a close friend since 24 October comes into focus, and you may see them differently now. That is allowed. Your ruler Venus is retrograde in your sixth house of work and daily routine, and the same morning it sextiles Jupiter in your fourth house of home. A small fix at home makes your working days easier. From Thursday Mars in your home sector moves toward a sextile with Venus, exact on 10 November, and a stalled project around the house starts to move. The New Moon on 9 November (Sunday night in US Pacific time) falls in your partnership house, a good moment to decide what you want from a relationship.
Do: Tell one person, kindly, that you see things differently now.
Don't: Pretend nothing has changed to avoid one awkward evening.
Gemini: You already know which part of your day is draining you.
Your ruler Mercury is retrograde in your sixth house of work, health and routine, and on Wednesday it meets the Sun there. This is the midpoint of the retrograde, and the problem you have been circling at work becomes obvious: a task, a habit or a schedule that costs more than it gives. You don't have to fix it this week. Mercury turns direct on 13 November, and then you can. The same morning Venus, retrograde in your fifth house of romance and creativity, sextiles Jupiter in your third house of messages, so a kind word to an old flame or a returning creative idea lands well. From Thursday Mars in your third house closes in on Jupiter, and you will talk fast and commit to more than you can deliver. Count your hours first.
Do: List your week hour by hour and circle what drains you.
Don't: Say yes to a new commitment before Mercury turns direct.
Cancer: Joy doesn't have to be earned first.
On Wednesday the Sun meets retrograde Mercury in your fifth house of romance, fun and creativity. You see clearly what actually makes you happy, and it may be simpler than you thought. Meanwhile Mars and Jupiter are both in Leo, your second house of money and possessions, and from Thursday they draw closer (exact on 16 November). That brings a strong urge to spend, upgrade or treat yourself. Set a limit before the weekend, not after it. Venus is retrograde in your fourth house of home and family, and on Wednesday it sextiles Jupiter in your money house. A family conversation about money is easier to have this week if you keep it calm. The New Moon on 9 November falls in your fifth house: start something just because you enjoy it.
Do: Keep one evening this week for something you enjoy, with no goal attached.
Don't: Call a weekend shopping spree self-care.
Leo: Confidence is not the same as a plan.
Mars and Jupiter are both in Leo, and from Thursday they draw closer, exact on 16 November. You will feel ready for anything, and people will notice. Use that energy, but put a plan under it before you announce anything. On Wednesday the Sun meets retrograde Mercury in your fourth house of home and family, and the real issue behind a family tension or a home project becomes clear. The same morning Venus, retrograde in your third house of conversations, sextiles Jupiter in Leo. A sibling, a neighbour or an old friend may get in touch, and it is worth answering. From Thursday Mars also moves toward a sextile with Venus (exact 10 November), so you have charm to spare. Save the big announcements for after Mercury turns direct on 13 November.
Do: Write the plan on one page before you share the idea.
Don't: Promise a date or a result you haven't checked.
Virgo: The conversation you're dreading is shorter than you think.
Your ruler Mercury is retrograde in your third house of messages, siblings and short trips, and on Wednesday it meets the Sun there. The midpoint of the retrograde shows you exactly what needs saying, and to whom. It is usually one or two sentences, not a speech. The same morning Venus, retrograde in your second house of money, sextiles Jupiter in your twelfth house. A private, judgement-free look at your spending helps more than a dramatic new budget. Mars and Jupiter are both in your twelfth house, the part of your chart that holds what you keep to yourself, and from Thursday they draw closer. Restlessness builds if you ignore it, so move your body and let some of it out. The New Moon on 9 November falls in your third house of communication.
Do: Say the thing in two sentences, then let the other person answer.
Don't: Rehearse the conversation for another week instead of having it.
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Libra: Being liked is not the same as being respected.
Your ruler Venus is retrograde in Libra, and on Wednesday it sextiles Jupiter in your eleventh house of friends and groups. A friend's honesty or a group you belong to helps you see yourself more kindly. The same day the Sun meets retrograde Mercury in your second house of money and self-worth, and what you have been undercharging, overgiving or putting up with becomes plain. From Thursday Mars in your friendship sector moves toward a sextile with Venus, exact on 10 November. People want your company, and it gets easy to agree to everything just to keep everyone happy. You can be warm and still hold a line. Venus turns direct on 14 November (the evening of the 13th in US time zones). Wait until then for big changes to your image.
Do: Name one thing you will stop doing just to be agreeable.
Don't: Agree to a group plan you don't want, just to be easy.
Scorpio: Seeing it clearly doesn't mean you have to act tonight.
The Sun and retrograde Mercury are both in Scorpio, and on Wednesday they meet. This is the midpoint of the retrograde and its clearest day: you understand something about yourself, your plans or a relationship that you could not see in October. Hold onto it. Mercury turns direct on 13 November, and that is the time to act on it. The same morning Venus, retrograde in your twelfth house, sextiles Jupiter at the top of your chart, in your career house, so quiet work behind the scenes gets noticed. From Thursday Mars and Jupiter draw closer in your career house, and ambition runs hot. The New Moon in Scorpio on 9 November (Sunday night in US Pacific time) is your yearly fresh start. Decide what you want from it first.
Do: Write down Wednesday's insight and date it.
Don't: Send the resignation, the breakup text or the big announcement before 13 November.
Sagittarius: You can't outrun the thing you haven't dealt with.
The Sun and retrograde Mercury are in your twelfth house, the private, unfinished part of your chart, and on Wednesday they meet. Something you have avoided thinking about becomes hard to ignore, often late at night. Meanwhile Mars and Jupiter are in Leo, your ninth house of travel, study and big ideas, and from Thursday they draw closer. You will want to book the trip, enrol in the course or start the big plan right now. Deal with the private thing first. That same Wednesday Venus, retrograde in your house of friends, sextiles Jupiter, so a friend you trust is the right person to talk it through with. The New Moon on 9 November falls in your twelfth house: rest now, because your birthday season starts on 22 November.
Do: Talk the avoided thing through with one trusted friend.
Don't: Book something non-refundable to distract yourself.
Capricorn: That old job looks better in memory than it was.
Venus is retrograde in your tenth house of career and reputation, and on Wednesday it sextiles Jupiter in your eighth house of shared money. An old boss, client or role may come back with an offer, and it may look generous. Look at it properly. Revisiting is fine; saying yes before 14 November is the risk. The same day the Sun meets retrograde Mercury in your eleventh house of friends and networks, and you see clearly which connections actually support you. From Thursday Mars and Jupiter draw closer in your eighth house, so joint finances, loans and shared costs get bigger and more urgent. Read every figure twice. The New Moon on 9 November lands in your house of friends, a good moment to reach out to the people who show up for you.
Do: Ask for any offer in writing and give yourself a week to think.
Don't: Go back to an old role just because it feels familiar.
Aquarius: Your reputation can survive you changing your mind.
The Sun and retrograde Mercury meet on Wednesday in your tenth house of career and public image. A work decision you have been rethinking since late October becomes clear, and it may not match what you said before. That is fine. Mercury turns direct on 13 November, so announce the change after that. Mars and Jupiter are both in Leo, your seventh house of partnership, and from Thursday they draw closer. A partner, a client or a close friend brings a lot of energy, and possibly a big proposal. Venus, retrograde in your ninth house of travel and study, sextiles Jupiter in your partnership house that Wednesday morning, so planning a trip or a course together is a good conversation to have. Pluto in Aquarius keeps the deeper question running: what do you want to be known for?
Do: Share the change with your manager or client in writing after 13 November.
Don't: Stick with a plan you've outgrown just to look consistent.
Pisces: Working harder won't fix what rest would.
Mars and Jupiter are both in your sixth house of work, health and daily routine, and from Thursday they draw closer (exact on 16 November). Work piles up, and so does your drive to handle all of it. Watch your energy: more effort is not always the answer. On Wednesday the Sun meets retrograde Mercury in your ninth house of travel, study and beliefs, and a trip, a course or a belief you have been reconsidering since late October comes into focus. Check bookings and dates again until 13 November. Venus, retrograde in your eighth house of shared money, sextiles Jupiter in your work house that same morning, so asking for help at work is easier than usual. Saturn and Neptune are still retrograde in your money house, so keep your own figures clear.
Do: Block two evenings this week with nothing scheduled.
Don't: Volunteer for the extra shift because you feel unstoppable.
Questions About This Week's Sky
What happens when the Sun meets retrograde Mercury on 4 November 2026?
On 4 November 2026 the Sun and retrograde Mercury meet at 12° Scorpio, exact around 14:25 UTC (9:25 am US Eastern). Astrologers treat this as the midpoint of a Mercury retrograde: the moment the thing you have been reviewing since the retrograde began on 24 October starts to make sense.
What does Venus sextile Jupiter mean this week?
Venus at 24° Libra sextiles Jupiter at 24° Leo on 4 November 2026, exact around 10:45 UTC (5:45 am US Eastern). A sextile is an easy, cooperative angle. With Venus still retrograde, it favours repairing a relationship or revisiting an old plan rather than starting something new.
When is the New Moon in November 2026?
The New Moon falls at 16° Scorpio on 9 November 2026 at 07:02 UTC. That is 2:02 am on Monday 9 November in US Eastern time and 11:02 pm on Sunday 8 November in US Pacific time.
When do Mercury and Venus turn direct in November 2026?
Mercury turns direct on 13 November 2026 at 5° Scorpio, around 15:55 UTC. Venus turns direct a few hours later, on 14 November at around 00:30 UTC, at 22° Libra. In US time zones both stations fall on 13 November (Venus at about 7:30 pm Eastern).
When do Mars and Jupiter meet in Leo?
Mars and Jupiter come together at nearly 26° Leo on 16 November 2026, around 06:25 UTC. They are within 3 degrees of each other from 7 November, which is why confidence and the urge to go big build at the end of this week.
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