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After a spicy October, this month you’re being called to try something potentially unfamiliar: following someone else’s lead. Relinquishing control isn’t a position you seek out often, but it’s exactly what you need to do right now. With your ruling planet retrograde and under the ethereal glow of Neptune, you could feel like you’re living in a twilight zone…or totally tapped out for no reason. If progress is slow or your plans are stalling, take the hint and quit pushing; not everything has to be a race to finish first. Like exposure therapy, letting someone else take the lead will be scary but healing.

Tip: Have faith that shifts to do with money or your ‘stuff’ are making way for something new to take shape.

You are IN it this month with eclipse season shining a light on your closest bonds. Whether you’re ready for it or not, it’s time to get real about your loves. Expect a lot of big feels as you’re forced to ponder honestly who you’re with, and why you’re with them–both romantically and platonically. Walking a tightrope between playing it safe and pushing yourself outside your comfort zone will be your greatest challenge. Ultimately where you land on the spectrum is up to you, but if you only do one thing, be honest (even if it’s scary) about how you feel. This is not a time to hold back.

Tip: Let trusted friends offer a fresh perspective on relationship issues.

This month, try a little experiment: open whatever calendar app you use, and ask yourself, ‘Really, truly honestly, do I really need to be doing all that?’ Like a kind-but-firm PA, your astrology in November is asking you to slow down and take a breath. Reviewing your relationship with productivity, and your need to be moving all the time should be top of your list. Step away from your phone, uninstall TikTok, turn off notifications or simply make a vow to quit researching all the things. This is a season to dial down busy-ness and just be, rather than do.

Tip: Choose one, solitary aspect of your wellbeing–diet, strength, mindfulness–and make it your focus.

Between eclipse season and Mars retrograde, the skies are writing you a note to take it easy this November. As old wounds, grudges or maybe even frenemies emerge from the past, having the time and space to unpack what’s really going on will be key. Avoid kneejerk reactions and just let it be. Making sense of it may be beyond the realm of possibility this month but giving yourself permission to sit with what is will be key to navigating the weirdness. If you only do one thing, show yourself the same compassion you show your true friends.

Tip: Enrol in a short course learning something creative that feels like an escape.

Did somebody say whiplash? With eclipse season shaking up your home life and your job sitch, you might find it hard to know if you’re coming or going. The wheels will begin to turn for major endings, surprise moves and new beginnings. They mightn’t all come to fruition right away, but the seeds for the next six months are taking root. Pay attention; this is a key moment in the storyline of the Big Life Decisions dominating your 2022. It’s a lot to process, so harness the corner of the sky that feels the most supportive and prioritise healing and self-care whenever you can.

Tip: Connect with a therapist or trusted confidante to help process what’s going on.

An ongoing challenge at work–which may have first arisen back in early September–could resurface this month as Mars retrograde presses ‘repeat’ on an irritating issue or relationship. It’s annoying and exhausting and if reaching some kind of resolution feels futile, that’s because it is! This is a situation where you need to let it be and choose your battles rather than micromanage every little hiccup. Surrender to the fact things just aren’t getting done or come together as quickly as you’d like, and you’ll get a whole lot more sleep in November. Escape the tension by pouring energy into your relationship.

Tip: Escape work stress with hikes, new experiences or weekends away with your favourite person.

This month, the skies are on your case to level up when it comes to cash. Potential plans to take off to somewhere fabulous may hit the skids due to funding issues, or if you’re in transit, delays could cost you (thank Mars retrograde). But before you buy that eye-wateringly expensive airfare and try to force the holiday to go ahead at any cost, take a moment to think things through. Getting honest about your financial situation is an unavoidable reality of November. If you’ve been burying your head in the sand, shake it off and take a look at where your money is going. 

Tip: If a source of income withers, trust that it’s energetically making space for new opportunities to grow.

This month could feel like you’re living inside a life-sized snow globe with eclipse season coinciding with massive breakthroughs in your personal life. Your most intimate relationships–with friends, lovers, partners–are all primed for a nip/tuck. It’s unpredictable and intense, but the potential for growth is major. Embrace the turbulence and when things feel a little bit too much, remind yourself that finishing what you started is an essential part of moving on. The big reveal might not be as fast as you’d hoped, but come next year, it will all make sense.

Tip: Manage the uncertainty with lots of extra indulgent self-care, especially the first half of the month.

As the end of the year looms, getting fired up for party season might be the one thing you’re looking forward to. But before the stars cue a tower of Veuve (around the final week of November, but who’s counting?) connecting with your spiritual side will feel surprisingly rewarding. It also happens to be the perfect antidote to any tender issues that flare up with your partner, an annoying side effect of Mars retrograde.

Tip: Create a sacred space for yoga, meditation or breathwork at home.

Productivity looks set to take a dive this month with Mars retrograde bringing a case of the go-slows to your day-to-day routine. You could get angry about it, or you could make peace with the fact that things are kind of uncertain right now. As eclipse season performs a compulsory clear out, resisting the urge to hold on to tight to friendships that feel like they’re slipping away will save you energy. Chalk it down to experience and look for other relationships that spark joy.

Tip: Reactivate your Audible subscription and get lost in literature.

With one eye permanently fixated on the medium to long term, getting ahead of yourself is one of your special talents. This month the skies remind you that before you can start over, some things need to come to an end. Letting go of the stuff you’ve outgrown–especially professionally–is a major learning as the eclipses prompt a purge in your home and work life. It may not be comfortable, but try to trust that anything (or anyone) who makes an exit wasn’t intended to be part of the next chapter.

Tip: Help shift stagnant energy with a major Marie Kondo at home and in your workspace.

One of the first things you’re taught when you’re learning to swim is to go with the flow when you’re caught in a rip. This month, following that same advice–metaphorically speaking–will serve you well. Yes there will be uncertainty, change and maybe a splash of confusion, but the sooner you get right with not having all the answers, the easier you’ll find it to surrender to the unpredictable currents. With your ruling planet back in your corner, mining the wisdom from your everyday experience will be a whole lot easier.

Tip: Head simmering tensions off at the pass by reflecting on how you assert your needs, especially with your family.