Mercury Direct: Communication Clears (Nov 9-15)
New Moon in Scorpio invites fresh intentions
New Moon in ♏ Scorpio
Moon PhaseThis week features 2 major planetary shifts and 2 retrograde changes. The New Moon in Scorpio seeds intentions around powerful intensity. A Mercury-Pluto square adds dynamic tension to navigate.
“I plant seeds of intention with trust, knowing they will blossom in divine timing.”
Tarot Card of the Week
The Lovers
Selected for Mercury's influence this week
This Week's Message
The Lovers card symbolizes deep emotional connections, harmony, and the choices that shape our relationships. It highlights the importance of aligning values and making decisions that honor your true feelings and commitments.
"I choose love and align my decisions with my deepest values."
How to Work With The Lovers This Week
In love readings, The Lovers is highly positive, indicating soulmate connections, deepening romance, or choosing a partner. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, open communication, and shared values. For singles, significant romantic connections are indicated.
In career readings, The Lovers suggests important professional decisions, partnerships, or aligning your work with your values. It can indicate choosing between career paths or the need to collaborate effectively with others.
Explore the Symbolism
A man and woman stand naked (vulnerability) beneath the angel Raphael, who blesses their union. Behind the woman is the Tree of Knowledge with the serpent, representing temptation and choice. Behind the man is the Tree of Life with flames, representing passion and desire. The mountain between them represents the challenges love must overcome.
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 direct
Significance: high
Venus goes direct
Significance: medium
Retrograde Activity
Mercury Stations Retrograde
Saturday, November 14
Venus Stations Retrograde
Saturday, November 14
Moon Phases
New Moon
Monday, November 9 at 12:00 AM
The New Moon in Scorpio brings energy for beginnings and intention setting
Set intentions aligned with Scorpio energy. Plant seeds for new beginnings.
Weekly Crystal Companions
Clear Quartz
Monday, Nov 9
On this Moon day with Moon in Scorpio, Clear Quartz enhances intuition and emotions and helps you trust your feelings.
Hold to amplify meditation and receive clear guidance from higher realms
Affirmation: "I welcome amplification into my life with ease and grace."
Moonstone
Tuesday, Nov 10
On this Mars day with Moon in Scorpio, Moonstone enhances courage and motivation and helps you take bold action.
Hold during new moon or full moon meditation to enhance intuition
Affirmation: "I welcome intuition into my life with ease and grace."
Amethyst
Wednesday, Nov 11
On this Mercury day with Moon in Sagittarius, Amethyst enhances communication and clarity and helps you speak your truth.
Hold during meditation to enhance spiritual connection and receive divine guidance
Affirmation: "I welcome spiritual awakening into my life with ease and grace."
Citrine
Thursday, Nov 12
On this Jupiter day with Moon in Sagittarius, Citrine enhances abundance and growth and helps you expand your horizons.
Hold during visualization to amplify manifestation intentions
Affirmation: "I welcome manifestation into my life with ease and grace."
Hematite
Friday, Nov 13
On this Venus day with Moon in Capricorn, 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."
Obsidian
Saturday, Nov 14
On this Saturn day with Moon in Capricorn, Obsidian enhances discipline and mastery and helps you build solid foundations.
Hold during meditation for protection and truth-seeking
Affirmation: "I welcome protection into my life with ease and grace."
Garnet
Sunday, Nov 15
On this Sun day with Moon in Capricorn, Garnet enhances vitality and self-expression and helps you shine your light.
Hold during meditation to boost energy and ignite passion
Affirmation: "I welcome passion 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 □ ♇ Pluto
Monday, November 9
communication and thought meets transformation and power with challenging energy
Expect: Dynamic tension between thinking, speaking, learning and rebirth, depth, hidden truths. How to work with this: Use the tension as motivation for growth and adjustment. Avoid: Ignoring the need for balance between these areas.
♂ Mars ☌ ♃ Jupiter
Monday, November 9
Action amplified by faith and enthusiasm
Expect: Bold moves, athletic success, righteous anger, crusading energy. How to work with this: Take big action, compete, fight for beliefs, start adventures. Avoid: Recklessness, overconfidence, imposing beliefs on others.
Best Days For
love
Monday, November 9, Tuesday, November 10, Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 12, Friday, November 13
Friday is your power day for love. Venus rules this day - peak romantic energy.
prosperity
Monday, November 9, Tuesday, November 10, Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 12, Friday, November 13
Thursday is your power day for prosperity. Jupiter rules this day - expansion and luck.
healing
Monday, November 9
Monday is your power day for healing. Moon rules this day - emotional healing supported.