What Are We Ready to Do Differently?

Okay, so there's definitely a story unfolding this week. We're starting with a Scorpio New Moon, Wednesday brings us the 11/11 portal, and by Friday the 13th, both Mercury and Venus are turning direct!

Yes, Friday the 13th! 😂

And here's what makes this interesting. Mercury and Venus have both been retrograde, bringing us back to questions about what we think, what we value, and perhaps what we're beginning to see differently.

We've also had their cazimis—important turning points in these planetary cycles. Now, as both planets prepare to move forward, the question becomes: What have we learned, and what are we going to do with it?

Let's look at how the week unfolds.

Sunday, November 8 — New Moon in Scorpio 🌑

11:02 PM PST | 16°53′ Scorpio

We're beginning the week with a New Moon in Scorpio, and with Mercury still retrograde in the same sign, there's an interesting connection between what we're revisiting and what we're ready to begin.

Scorpio likes to get beneath the surface. It's associated with transformation, trust, intimacy, shared resources, and understanding our deeper motivations.

And with Mercury retrograde, we may be questioning things we previously thought we understood.

Maybe an old conversation has taken on a different meaning. Perhaps you're beginning to recognize a pattern in your relationships, or something about yourself that you hadn't quite seen before.

Here's something to consider: What are you ready to change now that you're seeing things differently?

Take a look at where 16° Scorpio falls in your birth chart. The house where this New Moon occurs can offer clues about the area of life you may want to explore more closely.

Monday, November 9 — A Little Push and Pull

The Moon continues through Scorpio, squaring Mars and Jupiter in Leo.

Scorpio wants to investigate, understand, and sometimes keep things private. Leo wants to express itself, create, and be seen.

So we may find ourselves wanting to move forward with something while still having questions about it.

And there's another interesting aspect later in the day: Venus in Libra sextiles Mars in Leo.

This brings relationships, desires, and personal expression into the picture. It can be a useful symbolic opportunity to consider how we're relating to others and whether we're expressing what we actually want.

Maybe the answer isn't to push harder, but to approach the conversation differently.

Tuesday, November 10 — Seeing the Bigger Picture

The Moon moves into Sagittarius at 12:36 AM PST, and after all that Scorpio intensity, the focus shifts.

Sagittarius is curious. It wants to explore possibilities, discover something new, and understand the bigger picture.

The Moon also opposes Uranus in Gemini today, adding an element of surprise or a change in perspective.

Have you ever been so focused on one situation that you couldn't see another possibility? Then someone says something, or you come across a piece of information, and suddenly you're looking at it differently?

That's the kind of symbolism we're exploring here.

This could be a good day to research something that's caught your interest, have an interesting conversation, or reconsider a belief you've been holding onto.

Wednesday, November 11 — The 11/11 Portal ✨

Okay, so it's 11/11!

And if you've spent any time exploring numerology or spirituality, you've probably heard people talk about the significance of 11:11 or the 11/11 portal.

But have you ever looked at the numbers behind it?

Let's Look at the Numerology

In numerology, 11 is considered a Master Number, associated with intuition, heightened awareness, inspiration, and spiritual insight.

And on November 11, we have two 11s.

When we add them together:

11 + 11 = 22

Now, 22 is another Master Number, traditionally called the Master Builder.

Here's what I find interesting about that combination.

The 11 is associated with inspiration and awareness, while 22 brings in the idea of taking that inspiration and turning it into something tangible.

Reduce 22, and we get 4, which represents foundations, structure, and putting things into practice.

So we're looking at a progression from awareness to actually doing something with what we've discovered.

And there's more!

The Numbers Influencing 2026

2026 is a Universal 1 Year.

2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 10 → 1

In numerology, the number 1 is associated with beginnings, independence, initiative, and stepping into a new cycle.

Now, when we calculate the full date of November 11, 2026, it reduces to 5.

The number 5 is associated with movement, freedom, change, and exploring new possibilities.

So here's the combination:

• 11: Awareness, intuition, and inspiration

• 22/4: Building, foundations, and bringing ideas into form

• Universal Year 1: New beginnings and initiative

• Universal Day 5: Change, movement, and new possibilities

That's a lot to think about!

So What Is the 11/11 Portal?

In contemporary spiritual traditions, November 11 is often called a portal day—a symbolic opportunity to focus on intentions, alignment, and the direction we want our lives to take.

It's not a literal astronomical gateway. It's a spiritual interpretation of the repeating numbers.

And I think there's an interesting way to work with that symbolism.

Rather than simply making a wish and hoping something happens, what if we use 11/11 to become more conscious of what we're actually trying to create?

Because here's something worth considering: You can have a brilliant idea, but what are you going to do with it?

That's where the symbolism of 22, the Master Builder, becomes particularly relevant.

And What About the Astrology?

The Moon remains in Sagittarius today, encouraging exploration, learning, and new perspectives.

Later in the evening, the Moon forms a sextile to Venus in Libra, bringing relationships, values, and what matters to us into the conversation.

And remember, we're just two days away from both Mercury and Venus turning direct.

So there's an interesting connection between reflecting on what we've learned and considering what we want to do next.

Here's something you might try today:

Take a few minutes and think about something you've been wanting to change or create in your life.

What does that actually look like? Why is it important to you? And what's one small step you could take toward making it happen?

You don't need to have the entire plan figured out.

Sometimes the first step is simply becoming clear about what you want.

We'll be talking more about 11/11 inside The Celestial Circle, including ways to work with the day's symbolism and set meaningful intentions.

Thursday, November 12 — Let's Make It Practical

The Moon enters Capricorn at approximately 12:28 PM PST.

And now, after all the possibilities Sagittarius has been exploring, Capricorn wants to know what we're actually going to do about them!

Capricorn is associated with responsibility, structure, commitment, and building something that lasts.

There's also another significant connection involving Jupiter and the South Node in Leo around this time.

In astrology, the South Node is associated with familiar patterns and experiences we've developed over time. Jupiter tends to expand and bring attention to whatever it touches.

With both in Leo, we might reflect on themes involving creativity, confidence, recognition, and self-expression.

Are we still pursuing something because it genuinely matters to us? Or have we been following a familiar pattern without questioning it?

Sometimes growth isn't about adding something new.

Sometimes it's recognizing what we're ready to approach differently.

Friday, November 13 — Mercury AND Venus Turn Direct! 😂

Well, look who's changing direction!

And of course, they both decide to do it on Friday the 13th.

Mercury stations direct in Scorpio at approximately 7:53 AM PST, at 5° Scorpio.

Venus stations direct in Libra at approximately 4:27 PM PST, at 22° Libra.

Now, this is a significant turning point because these two retrogrades have been running alongside one another, bringing attention to different but interconnected parts of our lives.

Mercury has been retrograde in Scorpio since October 24, encouraging us to revisit our thinking, communications, decisions, and perhaps information we hadn't fully understood.

Venus has been retrograde since October 3, moving from Scorpio back into Libra and bringing relationships, values, desires, and questions of balance into focus.

But let's go back to something else that's happened during these cycles.

Remember the Cazimis?

Venus met the Sun in Scorpio on October 23, and Mercury reached its cazimi in Scorpio on November 4.

A cazimi occurs when a planet is in a very close conjunction with the Sun, traditionally described as being in the heart of the Sun.

Astrologically, it's often interpreted as a significant point of illumination or renewal within a planetary cycle.

And this is why I enjoy following these cycles rather than looking at each transit as an isolated event.

We can look back at the cazimis and ask whether our understanding has shifted since then.

Have you recognized something about a relationship? Changed your thinking about an important decision? Or started questioning something you once believed?

Now that both planets are turning direct, we're moving into another phase of their cycles.

But there's something important to understand about a planet stationing direct.

It's a turning point, not an instant reset.

From our perspective on Earth, the planet appears to slow down, pause, and change direction. In astrology, this can symbolize a shift in how we're processing and approaching the matters associated with that planet.

So there's no need to rush into every decision today.

We can begin moving forward while still taking time to understand what these retrogrades have brought to our attention.

And Friday the 13th? Well, apparently Mercury and Venus didn't get the memo about the superstition! 😂

Saturday, November 14 — What Deserves Our Energy Now?

The Moon remains in Capricorn, giving us an opportunity to focus on practical matters and what we want to accomplish.

Meanwhile, Mars meets the South Node in Leo, continuing the nodal themes that Jupiter highlighted earlier in the week.

Mars represents action, motivation, initiative, and how we assert ourselves.

With Mars meeting the South Node, this is an interesting time to examine familiar ways of responding or taking action.

Are we approaching something because it's meaningful to us now, or because it's what we've always done?

And with Mercury and Venus beginning their direct phases, we may have a different perspective on where we want to put our energy.

You don't have to change everything overnight.

Maybe there's simply one thing you can approach differently this time.

Something to Explore in Your Own Birth Chart

Here's where the astrology becomes personal.

Take a look at where these three signs fall in your chart:

Scorpio: The New Moon and Mercury's retrograde and direct station are happening here. What house does Scorpio occupy, and what area of your life might be asking for a closer look?

Libra: Venus is stationing direct here. Look at the house containing approximately 22° Libra. How might themes of relationships, values, balance, or personal desires relate to that area of your life?

Leo: Jupiter, Mars, and the South Node are active here. What might you be discovering about your creativity, self-expression, confidence, or familiar ways of taking action?

The houses add another layer to these transits, helping us explore where the week's symbolism may connect with our individual experiences.

And remember, the same transit won't necessarily mean the same thing for everyone. Your personal birth chart provides additional context.

One Last Thought...

We've spent several weeks revisiting how we think, what we value, and how we're approaching certain parts of our lives.

Now, with the New Moon behind us and Mercury and Venus turning direct, we have an opportunity to consider what we want to carry forward.

Maybe something has become clearer. Maybe you've changed your mind. Or perhaps you're beginning to recognize a possibility you hadn't considered before.

And that brings us back to this week's question:

What have you learned about yourself lately, and what are you ready to do differently?

I'd love to hear what you've been noticing!

Come join us in The Celestial Circle, where we can keep exploring these conversations together. It's free to join.

— Vivian (aka Frankie) 💜

The Celestial Shaman