239 | Mercury Cazimi: The Usual Suspects
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Astrology highlights for the week of November 1, 2026:
00:00:50 – This week’s big three: First, on Sunday, we have a Last Quarter Moon at 9 Leo.
00:08:22 – The 2027 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. This fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2027 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention.
00:09:24 – On Wednesday, Mercury is Cazimi (conjunct the Sun) at 12 Scorpio.
00:18:39 – On Thursday, we have a Balsamic Moon at 28 Virgo.
00:23:49 – Join Celeste, Sarah L'Hrar, and Tiffany Harelik for their popular 2027 Astrology Predictions Panel, as they explore the major astrological themes shaping the year ahead! It’s happening November 11, 2026 at 12pm PT, and if you can’t make it live, you’ll get the recording.
Word of the day:
00:24:32 – On Sunday, INTEGRATE is the word of the day. The Last Quarter Moon in Leo challenges you to connect the dots and integrate what you've learned. With the Moon opposing Pluto and squaring Mercury retrograde, tensions may reveal information that changes your perspective. What needs to be reconsidered or released? Collectively, struggles over leadership and authority may intensify ahead of the U.S. midterms. Leo wants the crown, but Scorpio wants to control the kingdom. As competing narratives emerge, look beyond appearances and consider who's really holding the power.
00:25:41 – Monday’s word is MOMENTUM. The Moon meets Mars, Jupiter, and the South Node in Leo, creating a surge of confidence, ambition, and determination. This is powerful energy for taking action and making yourself seen. Just be mindful of overconfidence or allowing pride to drive your decisions. Collectively, expect bold personalities, dramatic displays of leadership, and fierce competition. Mars brings the fight, Jupiter amplifies everything, and the South Node raises questions about who may be losing influence. The energy is building ahead of Election Day.
00:26:11 – Tuesday's is VOTE. The Moon enters Virgo on Election Day, emphasizing careful decisions, accuracy, and attention to detail. Its square to Uranus retrograde in Gemini may bring unexpected disruptions. Stay flexible, double-check information, and give yourself extra time. Collectively, surprises involving technology, communications, or election reporting could create confusion or excitement. With Mercury retrograde, information may change quickly. Virgo reminds us to examine the facts before jumping to conclusions.
00:27:39 – Wednesday's is EXTRAVAGANCE. Venus retrograde in Libra sextiles Jupiter in Leo, encouraging pleasure, generosity, and celebration. Venus is also conjunct fortunate Spica. Enjoy life's blessings, reconnect with loved ones, and appreciate your accomplishments, but avoid excessive spending or promises you cannot keep. Collectively, lavish celebrations, wealth, prominent personalities, and relationships may dominate headlines. Meanwhile, Mercury's Cazimi in Scorpio suggests something hidden is undergoing a transformation. What's happening behind the scenes may be very different from the public spectacle.
00:28:36 – Thursday's word is DISCOVERY. The Balsamic Moon at 28° Virgo invites you to examine the details before closing a chapter. A missing piece of information may finally make sense. Trust your observations, but don't get trapped in analysis paralysis. Sometimes understanding is enough to move forward. Collectively, investigations, records, and election-related information may face intense scrutiny following Mercury's Cazimi. As the Moon enters Libra and opposes Saturn, questions of fairness, responsibility, and accountability come into focus. What might the evidence reveal?
00:29:46 – Friday’s word is ADJUST. Mercury retrograde in Scorpio forms a quincunx to Saturn retrograde in Aries, requiring adjustments to plans, conversations, or commitments. Like a chiropractor realigning the body, a small correction may relieve considerable tension. Don't force what isn't working. Collectively, authorities may need to revise decisions, policies, or procedures as complications emerge. Mercury brings information to reconsider, while Saturn demands accountability. Flexibility and practical solutions will be essential.
00:30:13 – On Saturday, the word is VENDETTA. The Moon meets Venus retrograde in Libra and opposes Chiron in Aries, reopening wounds involving betrayal, rejection, or injustice. As the Moon enters Scorpio, emotions deepen and old grievances may resurface. Resist the temptation to retaliate. Protect your peace without abandoning your boundaries. Collectively, unresolved conflicts may fuel anger, accusations, or attempts to settle scores. With emotions running high after election week, avoid provoking confrontations. Remember, seeking accountability is different from seeking revenge.
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