A Journey through the Stellar Events Shaping Your November Horoscope
It’s November 2022: Eclipse season, midterm elections, and the anticipation of the upcoming holidays. As we approach the finish line of this tumultuous year, the cosmos have only just begun to unveil their grand plans.
Embracing the Intensity of Eclipse Season
Your November 2022 horoscope emerges from the reverberations of the October 25 Scorpio solar eclipse, marking the latest chapter in a potent Taurus/Scorpio eclipse series that began on November 19, 2021, and will continue until October 28, 2023.
Scorpio, a powerful and spiritual sign associated with matters of control and shared resources, has cast its sting upon the world throughout the year, leaving its mark on everything from soaring gas prices to bleak financial forecasts, and the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine.
In contrast, Taurus, Scorpio's opposite sign, governs the material realm, the economy, and our day-to-day lives. We are already feeling the effects of this cosmic tug-of-war, and with the Sun remaining in Scorpio until November 22, its influence is only just beginning to sink in.
Thanksgiving 2022: A Promising Outlook
But before we delve further into the cosmic events of November, here's some good news: the astrology outlook for Thanksgiving weekend in 2022 appears rather auspicious! Perhaps we, the optimistic Sagittarians, have our reasons for hope.
As the Sun transitions into Sagittarius on November 22, an optimistic upswing is set into motion. The following day, November 23, the Sagittarius new moon graces the skies, coinciding with optimistic Jupiter's end to a four-month retrograde. With witty Mercury and playful Venus also joining the Sagittarius party, Thanksgiving might just reclaim the lightheartedness of the pre-2016 election era. (An astrologer can dream, right?)
Midterm Elections and Celestial Phenomena Collide
Speaking of elections, November 8 marks a significant event: the full blood moon total lunar eclipse in Taurus, which coincides with the U.S. midterm elections.
This astronomical spectacle is further intensified by the moon's interactions with Uranus, Saturn, Mercury, and Venus, creating a tense T-square of cosmic energies.
The moon and the volatile Uranus, symbolizing sudden changes and revolution, will be just one degree apart in Taurus, traveling in conjunction on November 8. Given the recent surge in gun violence, which often aligns with Uranus transits, we express our concerns about potential erratic behavior at the polls. So, voters, please take extra care and exercise your right to vote responsibly.
While we craft your November 2022 horoscopes, we can't help but wonder: will this celestial alignment incite another online insurrection? Uranus governs technology, and the moon-Uranus conjunction could potentially ignite another wave of radical uprising. With Elon Musk now at the helm of Twitter, having assumed control just three days after the Scorpio solar eclipse, many are apprehensive about the thinning line between hate speech and free expression. (A certain former president, banned from the platform, has already shared his thoughts, proclaiming that the site is "now in sane hands.")
Across the celestial wheel from the moon and Uranus, we find the Sun, Mercury, and Venus in Scorpio. This cosmic arrangement stirs up even more intensity. With authoritative Saturn wedged among these five luminaries in Aquarius, the sign of society and politics, November 8 promises to be a truly remarkable day.
The Enigma of Eclipses: An Unveiling of Unpredictability
Eclipses have long been associated with unexpected events that leave us in awe. While the fear once instilled by these celestial occurrences has somewhat abated, there's no denying their ability to turn the world upside-down. Let's explore a couple of recent examples.
A Shocking Outcome: Brazil's Election Surprise
In Brazil, the country experienced a political shockwave when former leftist President Lula da Silva surprisingly defeated far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the election. Lula secured a slim victory with just 50.9 percent of the votes, while Bolsonaro trailed behind with 49.1 percent.
Could we attribute this surprising outcome to the cosmic alignment? It seems plausible. Lula, born on October 27, 1945, has his Sun positioned at 2° Scorpio. The solar eclipse on October 25 occurred at 3° Scorpio, delivering a powerful surge to Lula's birth chart, bolstering his leadership potential right through election day.
On the other hand, Bolsonaro, born on March 21, 1955, under the sign of Aries, missed his window of opportunity. Fortuitous Jupiter passed over his Sun on October 28, reaching 0° Aries before retrograding back into Pisces, infiltrating his twelfth house of undoing – the perfect timing for a defeat.
A Tragic Stampede in Seoul
On October 30, 2022, a catastrophic Halloween stampede unfolded in Seoul, South Korea, resulting in the loss of over 150 young lives and leaving more than 130 injured. This devastating incident occurred when partygoers flooded into an alley in the bustling Itaewon shopping and bar district, unaware of the impending tragedy.
Taking a glance at Seoul's birth chart (founded on August 15, 1948), we discover that the city is undergoing a nodal return, with its own lunar nodes positioned in Taurus and Scorpio. The city was still under the influence of the Scorpio solar eclipse, with the Sun tightly aligned with its south node. Furthermore, the transiting nodes formed a tense square to Pluto, the planet associated with death, in Seoul's birth chart.
Navigating November 2022: A Time for Anchoring Support
Getting through the eclipse season is undoubtedly the most challenging part. The impact of these celestial events can linger for three to five days, or sometimes even up to a month. As the world around us undergoes rapid changes, it will be essential to have strong support systems in place. Even if you feel grounded, keep in mind that others may act erratically. Stay alert and trust your instincts. If a situation feels uncomfortable, it may be best to make a graceful exit.
To learn more about what November has in store for your zodiac sign, check out your personalized November 22 monthly horoscope!
Caption: Astrology chart depicting the fateful alignment during the Seoul stampede tragedy.
Image by Lucas Ottone for Stocksy
