Mercury Retrograde: Time to Reflect (Nov 10-16)
Mercury-Mars conjunction shapes the week
Moon PhaseThis week features 2 major planetary shifts and 2 retrograde changes. Mercury stations retrograde, inviting you to slow down and review plans and communications. A Mercury-Mars conjunction adds dynamic tension to navigate.
“I embrace this period of reflection and trust that revisiting the past leads to wiser choices ahead.”
Tarot Card of the Week
The Magician
Selected for Mercury's influence this week
This Week's Message
The Magician signifies the ability to turn ideas into reality through focused intention and action. It symbolizes resourcefulness, skill, and the power to manifest your desires, highlighting the importance of utilizing your talents and taking inspired action.
"I have the power to create my reality through focused intention and action."
How to Work With The Magician This Week
In love readings, The Magician suggests taking initiative in romance. It indicates charm, charisma, and the power to attract what you desire. For existing relationships, it suggests improved communication and actively creating the relationship you want.
In career readings, The Magician is highly favorable for new ventures, negotiations, and using your skills. It suggests you have everything needed to succeed—now is the time for action. It can indicate careers involving communication, technology, or requiring versatile skills.
Explore the Symbolism
The Magician stands with one arm raised to heaven and one pointing to earth, representing the phrase "as above, so below." On the table before him lie the four suit symbols (cup, pentacle, sword, wand), representing all the elements and resources at his disposal. The infinity symbol above his head represents unlimited potential, while the snake belt (ouroboros) symbolizes eternal cycles.
Weekly Numerology
The Creator
Expression & Joy
Creative energy flows freely this week. The number 3 brings optimism, self-expression, and social connection. Art, communication, and joy are highlighted.
Express yourself freely through art, words, or action. Connect with others and let your natural charm shine.
Best For This Week
- +Creative projects
- +Social events
- +Public speaking
- +Writing
Watch Out For
- -Suppressing feelings
- -Isolation
- -Negative self-talk
Major Planetary Highlights
Mercury goes retrograde
Significance: high
Jupiter goes retrograde
Significance: low
Retrograde Activity
Mercury Stations Retrograde
Monday, November 10
Jupiter Stations Retrograde
Wednesday, November 12
Moon Phases
Last Quarter
Wednesday, November 12 at 12:00 AM
The Last Quarter in Leo brings energy for reflection and letting go
Reflect on lessons learned. Release patterns that hold you back.
Weekly Crystal Companions
Rose Quartz
Monday, Nov 10
On this Moon day with Moon in Cancer, Rose Quartz enhances intuition and emotions and helps you trust your feelings.
Hold over heart chakra to open to love and heal emotional wounds
Affirmation: "I welcome self-love into my life with ease and grace."
Clear Quartz
Tuesday, Nov 11
On this Mars day with Moon in Leo, Clear Quartz enhances courage and motivation and helps you take bold action.
Hold to amplify meditation and receive clear guidance from higher realms
Affirmation: "I welcome amplification into my life with ease and grace."
Citrine
Wednesday, Nov 12
On this Mercury day with Moon in Leo, Citrine enhances communication and clarity and helps you speak your truth.
Hold during visualization to amplify manifestation intentions
Affirmation: "I welcome manifestation into my life with ease and grace."
Green Aventurine
Thursday, Nov 13
On this Jupiter day with Moon in Virgo, Green Aventurine enhances abundance and growth and helps you expand your horizons.
Hold over heart chakra to open to love and attract opportunities
Affirmation: "I welcome luck into my life with ease and grace."
Hematite
Friday, Nov 14
On this Venus day with Moon in Virgo, Hematite enhances love and harmony and helps you open your heart.
Hold during meditation to ground energy and enhance focus
Affirmation: "I welcome grounding into my life with ease and grace."
Sodalite
Saturday, Nov 15
On this Saturn day with Moon in Virgo, Sodalite enhances discipline and mastery and helps you build solid foundations.
Place on throat chakra during meditation to enhance communication
Affirmation: "I welcome logic into my life with ease and grace."
Sapphire
Sunday, Nov 16
On this Sun day with Moon in Libra, Sapphire enhances vitality and self-expression and helps you shine your light.
Place on third eye to enhance spiritual insight and wisdom
Affirmation: "I welcome wisdom into my life with ease and grace."
Void of Course Moon Schedule
What is Void of Course Moon? When the Moon makes no more major aspects before entering a new sign, it is considered "void of course." During these periods, new initiatives may not turn out as expected. It is an excellent time for completion and reflection.
This Week's VOC Periods
Moon void of course - avoid starting new projects, focus on completion and reflection instead.
Moon void of course - avoid starting new projects, focus on completion and reflection instead.
Moon void of course - avoid starting new projects, focus on completion and reflection instead.
Embrace During VOC
- •Complete existing projects
- •Routine tasks and maintenance
- •Meditation and reflection
- •Rest and self-care
- •Reviewing and editing work
- •Cleaning and organizing
Avoid During VOC
- •Starting new projects
- •Important meetings or negotiations
- •Signing contracts
- •Making major purchases
- •First dates or job interviews
- •Launching products or websites
Major Aspects
☿ Mercury ☌ ♂ Mars
Monday, November 10
Quick thinking meets decisive action
Expect: Sharp words, bold ideas, heated debates, mental energy surge. How to work with this: Tackle challenging conversations, start writing projects, defend your ideas. Avoid: Speaking before thinking, verbal aggression.
☿ Mercury ☍ ♅ Uranus
Monday, November 10
communication and thought meets innovation and freedom with polarizing energy
Expect: Dynamic tension between thinking, speaking, learning and change, originality, breakthroughs. How to work with this: Use the tension as motivation for growth and adjustment. Avoid: Ignoring the need for balance between these areas.
Best Days For
love
Friday, November 14, Sunday, November 16
2 favorable days for love this week.
prosperity
Monday, November 10, Tuesday, November 11, Wednesday, November 12, Thursday, November 13, Sunday, November 16
Sunday is your power day for prosperity. Jupiter trine Saturn expands abundance.
healing
Monday, November 10, Wednesday, November 12
Monday is your power day for healing. Moon rules this day - emotional healing supported.