Laurie’s Weekly Astrology Forecast: November 11, 2024 through November 17, 2024
Taurus Full Moon on Friday
Illuminating the Path Ahead
As we stand in this post-election moment, the current astrological landscape offers insight and gravity. The opposition between Mars and Pluto (exact on November 3rd, January 3, 2025, and April 26, 2025) is a powerful alignment, urging us to confront the dynamics of power, struggle, and irreversible change. This opposition offers a full view, a revelation of themes that have been working below the surface and have set in motion a profound reckoning with our collective and individual shadows.
The choices we make now—how we engage, how we respond—have the power to shape the long arc of transformation still unfolding. Though dark times may lie ahead, the clarity we gain now gives us the insight and strength to respond with conscious, purposeful action. We must acknowledge the profound depth of the work before us. We must step toward our healing and the healing of those we love.
GROUNDING DREAMS IN REALITY - Monday, November 11, 2024
The week begins with the Moon in Pisces, casting a soft, intuitive light over the day. You are drawn inward, invited to dream, reflect, and tune into your feelings. This is an ideal time to embrace creativity, explore your inner landscape, and find healing in activities that allow for gentle introspection. In Pisces, the Moon reminds us of the power of compassion, urging us to approach ourselves and others with tenderness. Take time to let inspiration rise naturally, trusting that moments of stillness will bring meaningful insights.
At 1:25 pm EST, Venus enters Capricorn, bringing a grounded focus to our relationships, finances, and personal values. In Capricorn, Venus seeks stability, responsibility, and enduring connections. This encourages us to take a thoughtful and serious approach to love and partnership, prioritizing loyalty, integrity, and shared goals. Venus in Capricorn also invites us to review our commitments and long-term plans, asking us to invest energy where we see true potential for growth and resilience. This is a time for building love and values on solid ground, for finding beauty in the steady, dependable rhythm of what endures.
Questions:
How can I create space today for quiet reflection and inspiration?
What qualities do I most value in my relationships, and how can I nurture them with intention?
Where can I bring a sense of commitment and purpose to my personal goals?
EMBRACING COURAGE AND CAUTION - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Moon enters fiery Aries at 1:25 a.m. EST, bringing a wave of courage and fresh, new energy. This ignites our independent spirit and inspires us to move forward boldly, and with purpose. With the Moon in this assertive sign, we may feel the urge to act quickly, but there is wisdom in pausing just long enough to ensure our direction is clear. The Aries Moon invites us to lead with our instincts.
This drive for action is tempered by a square between Mercury in Sagittarius and Saturn in Pisces later in the morning. Mercury in Sagittarius is enthusiastic and eager to share ideas freely, Saturn in Pisces offers a sobering influence, pressing us to look carefully at the truth behind our thoughts and words. This can create friction between optimism and reality, inviting us to think more critically about what we say and believe. Patience and clarity are both important today. Rather than becoming frustrated by limitations, treat them as opportunities for clarity and change. Let today’s insights clarify any plans in motion and add integrity to your aspirations.
Questions:
How can I channel Aries’ courage into purposeful action today?
Where might I need to bring patience to my ideas or plans?
How can I balance my independent spirit with thoughtful consideration of others?
FORWARD MOTION - Wednesday, November 13, 2024
With the Moon continuing its journey through Aries, we’re gifted with a potent energy that propels us toward direct, authentic action. Aries embodies the spirit of the pioneer, encouraging us to explore new paths and approach challenges with confidence. This is a day to show up fully, to meet the world as you are, without overthinking or holding back. Tap into your courage—whether that means setting a bold intention, making an honest decision, or simply trying something new.
Questions:
Where in my life am I ready to take a bold step forward?
How can I bring intentionality to my actions today, rather than rushing through them?
What fears, if any, am I ready to move beyond?
GROUND STABILITY - Thursday, November 14, 2024
As the Moon enters Taurus at 1:59 am EST, we’re drawn toward stability, comfort, and a slower, more mindful pace. You are encouraged to root yourself in the present moment, appreciating the simple pleasures and tangible results around us. After the fiery momentum of the Aries Moon, this shift offers us a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly nourishes us. Today is ideal for tending to practical matters, creating beauty in our surroundings, or simply enjoying a moment of calm. Remember there is wisdom in patience and strength in consistency.
Allow yourself to savor the day by grounding in routines that bring comfort and a sense of security. Whether through nourishing food, time in nature, or reconnecting with loved ones, let today be about steadying yourself, finding joy in simplicity, and honoring the beauty of a steady, deliberate rhythm.
Reflection Questions
How can I bring a sense of grounding and presence to my day?
What small routines or comforts can I nurture to feel more secure?
How can I cultivate patience and enjoy the process rather than rushing to the next goal?
TAURUS FULL MOON: REVELATIONS AND RESILIENCE - Friday, November 15, 2024
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At 4:28 pm EDT, we reach the Taurus Full Moon, bringing us to an illuminating moment of completion, revelation, and reflection. Under the influence of steadfast Taurus, this Full Moon invites us to celebrate the tangible results of our efforts, acknowledging what has taken root and grown steadily in our lives. Wherever Taurus is you desire stability and security, especially in material and emotional realms. Here we learn to understand the value of the enduring over the fleeting. Full Moons bring clarity, and today’s lunation will illuminate what we truly need to feel secure, abundant, and in harmony with ourselves and the natural world.
Adding an element of anxiety, excitement, or surprise, this Full Moon forms a conjunction with Uranus, the planet of change and awakening. Uranus disrupts and transforms, often shaking us free of outdated attachments or limiting beliefs. This combined with the Taurus Full Moon may bring unexpected insights, especially related to personal values, resources, or relationships. This is a time to stay open, to welcome new perspectives, and let go of what you do not need. Trust that any sudden changes are here to clear a path for greater authenticity and freedom.
Meanwhile, Saturn stations direct at 12 degrees Pisces, strengthening our commitment to long-term growth and transformation. Saturn’s direct motion brings a renewed sense of responsibility and focus to whatever area holds Pisces in your natal chart. If you have planets near 12 degrees of any mutable sign (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) you will feel this deeply, as Saturn’s influence encourages us to align with discipline and purpose, helping to transform dreams and ideals into real, sustainable forms.
Questions
What areas of my life feel most stable and nourishing, and how can I celebrate or strengthen them?
How open am I to change, especially in areas where I may have been holding on too tightly?
How can I bring more discipline and structure to my plans and build my dreams into reality?
NEW PERSPECTIVES - Saturday, November 16, 2024
At 2:08 am EST, the Moon enters lively Gemini, infusing the day with curiosity, communication, and social energy. We feel drawn to exploring ideas, connecting with others, and seeing the world with fresh eyes. Embracing flexibility and staying open to new information. Conversations may reveal unexpected insights or a simple shift in perspective which could offer a solution to an old problem. Lean into Gemini’s playful adaptability and allow yourself to engage with a variety of interests, letting curiosity lead the way.
At 9:44 pm EST, the Sun in Scorpio forms an opposition to Uranus at 25 degrees, stirring a profound call for liberation and truth. This alignment may highlight tensions between the desire for stability and the need for freedom. You will want to release anything that feels too confining or stagnant. If you have planets near 25 degrees of any fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), this aspect could bring significant revelations or changes in places you have felt stuck. Uranus awakens us to the truth of who we are beyond others' expectations, urging us to step into a more liberated and authentic version of ourselves.
This Sun-Uranus opposition may be disruptive or uncomfortable, but it holds the potential for powerful breakthroughs. By welcoming new perspectives, embracing shifts, and letting go of rigidity, we can make space for growth and transformation. Stay present and open to change, trusting that what emerges can lead to a greater understanding with your true self.
Questions
How can I invite more flexibility and curiosity into my day-to-day life?
What aspects of my life feel confining, and where am I ready for a change?
How can I balance my need for security with the desire for freedom and authenticity?
CONNECTION & CURIOSITY - Sunday, November 17, 2024
As the week comes to a close, the Moon remains in Gemini, drawing our focus to, learning, open-hearted communication, and human connection. The Gemini Moon offers a lightness to the day, encouraging us to seek out conversations that inspire, share ideas, and reflect on the experiences of the past several weeks. This is a perfect time to reach out to loved ones, exchange perspectives, or immerse yourself in a book, podcast, or other sources of insight that will broaden and expand your understanding.
The Gemini Moon also reminds us of the power of staying curious and adaptable. Following this period of profound CHANGE and realizations, today offers a chance to integrate experiences with a spirit of openness. There’s wisdom in viewing life as an evolving story, where each day brings new pieces to the puzzle. Allow yourself to process what has come to your attention while remaining flexible and open to whatever the coming days may hold.
Questions
What conversations or connections today can help me process this past week’s experiences?
How can I bring a spirit of curiosity and openness to my reflections?
What insights or lessons from this week feel most meaningful, and how can I carry them forward?