November 2026
Monthly Reading – November 2026
November 2026. The outer-planet backdrop: Pluto in Aquarius all month, Neptune in Aries all month (retrograde), Uranus in Gemini all month (retrograde), Saturn in Aries all month (retrograde), Jupiter in Leo all month. Among the faster planets: Mars in Leo through day 25, then Virgo from day 27, Venus in Libra all month (retrograde), Mercury in Scorpio all month (retrograde), Sun in Scorpio through day 21, then Sagittarius from day 23.
Aries
This month, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries, alongside Neptune’s retrograde, brings a profound yet introspective energy to your sign. With no direct planetary opposition from Aries, you have a rare opportunity to harness the trine energies of Sun in Sagittarius and Mars in Leo, offering warmth and motivation. As Jupiter in Leo expands your horizon, embrace these supportive aspects for growth and inspiration. Starting slowly with Saturn’s calming influence in the first week, gradually build up as Mars and the jovial Jupiter brighten your path from the midmonth onwards. This is a time to plant seeds of intention with a steady hand, trusting that the universe will support your aspirations.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators, and this month you have the perfect condition to delve deep into your practice. Be mindful of how Neptune’s spiritual insights can guide your actions. Engage in breathing meditation to stabilize your mind, and remember to infuse each action with the intention to benefit others. As you enjoy the ease of Jupiter’s blessings and the energizing effects of Mars, do not forget the importance of being peaceful with yourself. Maintain a good motivation, understanding that even the smallest acts of kindness can be powerful in creating a ripple effect of positive change in your environment and awareness.
Taurus
This month, you may find yourself caught between current realities and daydreams of better scenarios. The Sun in Scorpio, opposing your Taurus sign throughout November, along with Mercury in retrograde in Scorpio for the entire month, creates a challenging energy. Mars in Leo squares your sign, adding to the tension, while Jupiter in Leo brings an expansive yet sometimes overly optimistic energy. Fortunately, Mars moves into Virgo by the month’s end, trining your sign and offering relief and support for practical endeavors. This month requires careful navigation through your desires and aspirations. Be mindful of the pull towards escapism and remember to stay grounded.
Taurus Buddhists are known for their practical nature and love of the tangible. This month, with so much emphasis on your sign’s opposite, it’s crucial to keep your feet firmly on the ground. Reflect on Shantideva’s teachings to discern the true causes of happiness and suffering. Engage in breathing meditation to center yourself amidst the month’s challenges. Use this time to refine your dharma practice, ensuring your desires are in check. By doing so, you can turn these potentially disruptive energies into opportunities for growth and practical achievement.
Gemini
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month, with Uranus in Gemini all month (retrograde) and supportive aspects from Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, there is a fertile ground for creative and insightful thinking. Uranus, though retrograde, brings unexpected ideas, while Venus in Libra and Jupiter in Leo offer harmony and expansion in your communication. However, be mindful of the tension arising from Mars squaring Gemini from day 27 through the end of the month, potentially leading to restlessness and quick changes in direction. To navigate this, Gemini Buddhists should focus on breathing meditation and maintaining a peaceful mind, despite the push and pull from these celestial influences.
For the last ten days, Gemini Buddhists are advised to be peaceful with themselves and others. Despite challenging squares from Mars in Virgo and the opposition from the Sun in Sagittarius, these energies can be channeled positively with careful intention. This is a time to apply the wisdom of the Gradual Path, being aware of the interdependence of all actions and their consequences. Use your positive motivation to engage in compassionate acts and dharma practice, harnessing the potential of this month’s challenging yet growth-promoting transits. Remember, the key is not to rush, but to be thoughtful and steady in your actions, making the most of this dynamic astrological period.
Cancer
Cancer this month is being challenged with Venus, Saturn, and Neptune squaring your sign. Venus’ square suggests relationship tensions, but be mindful of not reacting emotionally. Saturn squaring your sign could feel like a test of patience; it advises you to work diligently yet calmly. Neptune’s square might bring illusions or misunderstandings, urging you to remain grounded and not get lost in fantasies. Despite these challenges, the supportive trines from the Sun and Mercury in Scorpio from day 21 through the end of the month provide favorable conditions for deep insights and emotional healing. Embrace this period to dive into your feelings with intention and clarity, practicing mindfulness and breathing meditation to stay centered.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month, use your sensitivity to build deep connections and understanding. Be peaceful with yourself and others as Neptune’s influence may cloud perspectives. With the Sun and Mercury offering trines, you have the opportunity to channel your emotional energy constructively. Consider dedicating time to Guru Yoga to enhance your inner strength and rely on the Gradual Path to navigate the month’s potential turbulence. Embrace interdependence by being compassionate and supportive, using the challenging aspects as fertile ground for cultivating patience and wisdom.
Leo
This month, your sign is not the focus of direct planetary movements, yet Jupiter and Mars in Leo lend a generous and energetic atmosphere. Mars’ presence through the first half of November brings an impulse to act boldly, while Jupiter encourages expansion and optimism. However, be mindful of the opposing Pluto in Aquarius, which may challenge your usual warmth with its intense and transformative energy. These opposing forces can lead to inner tension, so it’s wise to maintain a steady, composed approach. After the midmonth mark, as the Sun moves into Sagittarius and Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries support from afar, harness these tranquil energies to ground your ambitions and aspirations.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month, rather than rushing into action, take time to reflect and plan. The challenging aspects from Pluto urge you to go deeper within for clarity and motivation. As the month progresses, practice breathing meditation to maintain peace within. Harness the tranquil support from distant planets to guide your actions with wisdom and compassion. Engage with others thoughtfully, ensuring that your leadership inspires rather than intimidates. By moving gracefully and mindfully through November, you embody the true spirit of a Bodhisattva, cultivating harmony and understanding in your environment and awareness.
Virgo
This month, Mars brings a surge of energy into Virgo, starting on the 27th and lasting through the end of November. With Mars in Virgo, your analytical skills and efficiency are heightened. However, be mindful of the challenging square from the Sun in Sagittarius and the stationary retrograde Uranus in Gemini. These aspects could introduce restlessness and potential for conflict. Approach your tasks with a stable mindset, harnessing Mars’ energy for productivity while remaining calm amidst the dynamic square energies. In the first week, the Sun’s square to Uranus might stir up a whirlwind of ideas, so focus on grounding yourself through daily routines.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month, it’s crucial to clarify your intentions. As Mercury retrograde in Scorpio supports your sign with sextiles, use this period to reflect deeply and refine your approach. Practice breathing meditation to remain centered and avoid being swept away by the fast-paced energies. In the last ten days, with Mars’ direct influence, engage in dharma activities that utilize your organizational prowess. By being peaceful with yourself and your environment, you can convert the month’s challenging aspects into opportunities for service and growth, ensuring your actions are grounded in compassion and wisdom.
Libra
This month, Venus in retrograde in Libra grants you a chance to deepen your relationships and consider your values. With Venus sitting directly in your sign, it’s an opportunity to reflect on what truly matters. Saturn and Neptune’s opposition from Aries can be challenging, potentially stirring up conflicts or disillusionment. However, these very challenges can foster profound self-awareness if you approach them with mindfulness. Be mindful of how these transits might make you overly critical or too hard on yourself. The trine from Uranus in Gemini and the sextiles from the Sun in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Leo in the latter part of the month will bring moments of insightful clarity and creativity, encouraging you to balance these introspective periods with action and optimism.
Libra Buddhists love to be motivators. This month, focus on your motivation, especially with Venus in your sign highlighting relationships and aesthetics. Establish a good intention early on, perhaps dedicating to harmonizing your environment and awareness. In the last weeks, as you feel the surge of energy from the Sun and Jupiter’s harmonious aspects, be open and generous with your warmth and understanding. Maintain a peaceful and contemplative demeanor, even as you engage with life’s bustling activities. Your Buddhist practice this month is about staying centered, not just during serene moments, but also amidst life’s dynamic challenges. Your inherent grace and balance as a Libra will shine through if you allow the positive energies to guide you.
Scorpio
Scorpio in November 2026 is blessed with an intense astrological embrace as the Sun, Mercury, and Venus all reside within your sign, joined by Mars and Jupiter from afar in Leo. This creates a powerful synergy that can be harnessed for great deeds, yet it also brings a challenge through squares from Mars in Leo and Jupiter in Leo, and an opposition from Pluto in Aquarius. Be mindful of this tension; it’s like a garden hose under too much pressure, requiring careful handling to avoid a mess. The first week might feel overwhelming, but by the second week, as Mars moves into Virgo and offers a supportive sextile, you’ll find more ease to channel this energy skillfully.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate, and this month’s dynamic celestial alignment allows you to infuse your drive with compassion and intention. Use this period to dive deep into your motivations, ensuring every action is purposeful and aligns with your path on the Gradual Path. In the last ten days of the month, let this passion fuel your dharma practice, sharing your transformative energy with the world, creating ripples of Bodhicitta.
As Scorpio Buddhists, you are naturally inclined to transformative actions. This month’s dynamic energies call for you to be the architect of your own positive change. Start the month by grounding yourself, setting clear intentions, and proceeding with caution, especially as the planets push you to be assertive. By the midmonth, when the challenging aspects ease, you’ll find a smoother flow to manifest your innermost desires. Be peaceful with yourself and your environment, remembering that this intense month is a gift to refine your wisdom and compassion. Engage deeply in mindfulness practices to navigate the powerful currents of this period. Use this time wisely, ensuring that your actions are skilful and kind, contributing to the happiness and well-being of all beings.
Sagittarius
This month is your birthday month. Happy birthday. Remember to send a special gift to your parents. They were the ones to give you this life and they deserve thanks. If they have passed away then say prayers for their happiness in whatever future rebirth they have taken. The Sun is in Sagittarius throughout November, bringing warmth and confidence. Neptune’s presence enhances your spiritual insight, while Saturn’s retrograde in Aries might initially test your patience with its discipline. However, by the month’s end, Mars and Jupiter in Leo offer supportive trines, boosting your optimism and motivation. Use the initial calm to establish a strong meditation practice, as this will be the foundation for utilizing the later energy burst.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired and often visionary. This month, slow down and meditate deeply. Neptune’s influence will open you to spiritual realms, and Saturn’s lesson in patience will fortify your practice. With Mars and Jupiter in supportive aspects later, you can act on your insights with confidence. Your environment and awareness will benefit from a calm start and mindful action throughout November. Be peaceful with yourself and let your motivated spirit shine, engaging with your community to share the joy of your practice.
Capricorn
This month, the transits of Venus in Libra and Saturn and Neptune in Aries square your sign of Capricorn. These challenging aspects may introduce tension and obstacles to your plans. Venus’s square indicates a potential for relationship conflicts or financial disputes that require careful handling. Saturn’s square suggests the need for patience and discipline, while Neptune’s square might bring confusion or disillusionment, especially with your long-term goals. However, from the 27th onward, Mars in Virgo trines your sign, offering support and practical solutions, and the sextiles from the Sun and Mercury in Scorpio in the first half of the month bring helpful insights and energy to navigate the challenges.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This month, use your inherent wisdom to manage the energies presented by the challenging squares. Be mindful of your environment and awareness to avoid getting caught in the turmoil. With Mars trining your sign, engage in practical activities that promote peace and harmony in your life and those around you. Express your love and compassion more openly, as Venus and Neptune’s influence encourages deep emotional connections and spiritual insight. Remember, the dharma is not just about navigating samsara’s difficulties; it is about transforming them into opportunities for growth and compassion.
Aquarius
Aquarius in November 2026 finds Pluto sitting strongly in your sign, offering profound transformations and deep insights into your life’s mysteries. The month begins with Mars squaring your Sun, bringing challenges and a need for assertiveness, especially in the first week. Be mindful of your approach, as this tension can create friction. However, by the end of the first week, as Mercury goes retrograde in your sign, a period of reflective communication and strategic planning emerges. Use this time to reevaluate your goals and objectives with a clear and compassionate mind.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month, harness the energies of Venus in Libra and Saturn in Aries for balance and action. Practice breathing meditation to remain grounded and peaceful with yourself amidst the energetic shifts. Your ability to connect with others is highlighted, so focus on your motivation to be of service and spread kindness. The supportive trines from the Sun in Sagittarius and Saturn’s retrograde motion in Aries, along with Neptune’s presence, offer a golden opportunity for deep spiritual connection and altruistic endeavors. Embrace these energies and let your enlightened nature shine brightly in your interactions.
Pisces
This month, as the Sun travels through Sagittarius, it squares your sign, Pisces, from the 23rd onward. This can stir up some challenges, particularly as you navigate through your usual gentle demeanor. Mars, in Virgo opposite your sign, adds an intensity that might feel like friction, urging you to be mindful of your boundaries and to not overextend yourself. However, you have support from the trine of the Sun in Scorpio earlier in the month, which provides a fertile ground for initiating your most ambitious projects and feeling confident in your endeavors. Be mindful of these energies, for they offer both obstacles and opportunities for growth.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective, and this month, it’s crucial to balance your natural empathy with the robust energy surrounding you. Utilize this time to strengthen your contemplative practice, grounding your spiritual insights in a clear intention to benefit others. While your usual inclination might be to retreat, this month calls for action, albeit mindful and measured. Engage with your community and extend your compassion more openly. Remember, your sensitivity is a gift; use it to navigate the challenges with wisdom and to transform difficulties into stepping stones on your path.
