A new moon opens the week with a fresh start, and two planets turn direct by the weekend, so plans that stalled can finally move.
This week the sky offers three things worth knowing about. First, on Monday 9 November at about 09:00 South African time, a new moon rises in Scorpio. A new moon is the start of the lunar cycle, when the Moon sits between us and the Sun and the night sky is dark. In Scorpio, the sign tied to depth, trust and shared resources, it nudges us to look closely at what we owe, what we share and what we are ready to let go of.
Second, on Friday 13 November at about 17:50 South African time, Mercury turns direct in Scorpio. Mercury is the planet linked to talking, travel, paperwork and technology, and its backward-looking spell has made many of us repeat conversations or untangle muddles. When it moves forward again, messages tend to land more clearly and delayed decisions find their footing. Expect the effect to build over the days that follow rather than arrive in a single moment.
Third, in the early hours of Saturday 14 November, at about 02:30 South African time, Venus also turns direct, in Libra. Venus governs love, money and what we value, and its backward spell often brings old relationships and old spending habits back into view. As it straightens out, those questions begin to settle. The Moon moves from Sagittarius on Tuesday 10 November into Capricorn late on Thursday 12 November, and into Aquarius on Sunday 15 November, which shifts the mood from adventurous to practical to sociable as the week unfolds.
Your horoscope 9-15 November 2026, sign by sign
Note: These horoscopes are based on general sun-sign interpretations and offer broad guidance rather than personalised birth-chart readings.
Aries
The new moon in Scorpio stirs your house of shared money and obligations, Aries. Early in the week you may see clearly what you owe, what is owed to you and which joint arrangements no longer suit you. Treat it as information gathering rather than a reason to act in a hurry.
When Mercury turns direct on Friday, a conversation you have been avoiding becomes easier to start. Choose your words, say what you need and give the other person room to answer. Venus turning direct over the weekend softens a partnership that has felt stuck, and patience will serve you better than pushing for a quick verdict.
For the weekend, sit down with your budget and any shared accounts, and write a short list of what needs sorting before the month ends.
Taurus
Partnerships take centre stage this week, Taurus, with the new moon in Scorpio shining on the person opposite you in your chart. That could be a spouse, a business partner or a close friend. A fresh start in how you work together is possible if both sides are willing to be plain about what they want.
Mercury turning direct on Friday helps with contracts, quotes and any admin that has dragged on. If something was left unsigned, you can revisit it with clearer eyes. Venus, your ruling planet, also turns direct on Saturday, which tends to bring a steadier sense of what you value and what you are willing to pay for it.
This weekend, set aside an unhurried hour with someone close to you. A shared meal, a walk or a proper conversation will do more good than any grand plan.
Gemini
Daily routines and health come under review, Gemini, as the new moon in Scorpio lights up the part of your life that deals with work habits and wellbeing. A small change, such as a better sleep pattern or a tidier workflow, can make the weeks ahead feel lighter. Start modestly and keep it realistic.
Mercury, your ruling planet, turns direct on Friday, and you may feel the relief before anyone else does. Emails that went unanswered, plans that were put on hold and ideas that would not come together begin to loosen up. Give things a few days to settle before you commit to anything large, as the full effect builds slowly.
Over the weekend, take care of the practical side of your week ahead. Prepare meals, tidy your workspace and choose one habit you actually want to keep.
Cancer
Creativity, romance and play are highlighted this week, Cancer, as the new moon in Scorpio brings warmth to the more personal side of your chart. If you have been putting a hobby or a project aside, now is a good time to pick it up again, even for twenty minutes a day. Small steps count.
When Venus turns direct on Saturday, matters of the heart become easier to read. A friendship or romance that felt uncertain may show you where it stands. You do not need to force answers, but you can be more open about what you feel. Mercury turning direct on Friday supports honest talk with children or younger people in your life.
For the weekend, plan something that is purely for enjoyment. Cook for people you love, put on music or spend time outdoors without a schedule.
Leo
Home and family matters come to the surface this week, Leo, with the new moon in Scorpio shining on the foundations of your chart. Think about where you live, who you live with and whether your space supports the life you want. Mars and Jupiter are both moving through your sign right now, which gives you plenty of energy to act once you know what you want.
Mercury turning direct on Friday helps with household decisions, repairs and conversations with relatives. If a family plan has been in limbo, you may find it easier to agree on the next step. Venus turning direct over the weekend adds a little warmth to those talks, as long as you listen as much as you speak.
This weekend, do one thing to make your home feel calmer. Clear a cupboard, fix something small or invite someone over.
Virgo
Conversations and short trips take priority this week, Virgo, as the new moon in Scorpio brightens your area of communication. It is a good time to start a course, return a message you have been sitting on or write down an idea that has been circling for weeks. Keep your approach clear and simple.
Mercury, your ruling planet, turns direct on Friday, so details that felt slippery start to fall into place. Check dates, numbers and travel plans before the weekend, then trust what you find. Venus turning direct on Saturday helps with friendships and with sorting out what you really want from a particular relationship.
For the weekend, tidy your digital life. Clear your inbox, back up your phone and reply to the one message you keep postponing.
Libra
Money and self-worth are the themes this week, Libra, with the new moon in Scorpio shining on your finances. It is a fair moment to review your income, your debts and the subscriptions you no longer use. Looking at the numbers calmly is the first step to feeling more in control of them.
Venus, your ruling planet, turns direct in your own sign on Saturday, which is a meaningful moment for you. Questions about your identity, your appearance and what you want from your relationships that have felt unsettled may begin to clear. Mercury turning direct on Friday supports negotiation, so it is a good time to ask for what you are worth.
This weekend, do something that makes you feel like yourself again. A new haircut, a favourite outfit or an afternoon with good company would all fit.
Scorpio
The new moon lands in your sign on Monday, Scorpio, and it is your personal reset. After weeks of weighing things up, you may feel clearer about what you want from the next twelve months. Write down two or three intentions and keep them realistic.
Mercury turns direct in your sign on Friday, which should ease the sense that your plans have been running in circles. Decisions you postponed can be revisited, and conversations that were hard to begin may flow more easily. Give yourself a few days to adjust, because the shift is gradual. Venus turning direct on Saturday brings a gentler mood to your closest relationships and invites you to be a little less guarded.
For the weekend, rest properly. Switch off notifications for a few hours and do something that restores you rather than something that proves you.
Sagittarius
A quieter, more private week is on offer, Sagittarius, as the new moon in Scorpio falls in the part of your chart linked to rest and reflection. Before the Moon enters your sign on Tuesday, you may find that stepping back helps you think more clearly. Use the early days for sorting out what you have been carrying.
Mercury turning direct on Friday helps you finish things you started and then abandoned, whether that is a piece of study, a plan or a conversation. Venus turning direct on Saturday encourages you to reconnect with a friend or group you have drifted from, and you may be surprised how easy it feels. Keep your expectations light and let things develop at their own pace.
For the weekend, spend time somewhere quiet. A long walk, a few hours with a book or an early night will recharge you.
Capricorn
Friends, networks and shared goals come into focus this week, Capricorn, with the new moon in Scorpio brightening your social circle. A group you belong to may need a fresh start or a clearer purpose, and you could be the person who helps with that. Offer ideas rather than instructions.
The Moon enters your sign late on Thursday, which tends to sharpen your focus on responsibilities and long-term plans. By Friday, with Mercury turning direct, work conversations and deadlines become easier to manage. Venus turning direct on Saturday supports friendships that were unclear, and you may feel more at ease about who truly has your back.
For the weekend, reach out to someone you have not spoken to in a while. A short message or a quick call is enough to reopen the door.
Aquarius
Career and public life take the spotlight this week, Aquarius, as the new moon in Scorpio shines on your professional ambitions. If you have been wondering about your next step at work, this is a good time to define what you actually want. Think about direction before you think about titles.
Mercury turning direct on Friday helps with presentations, applications and anything that needs a clear message. Projects that were slowed down can start again, though it is wise to double-check details first. The Moon enters your sign on Sunday, bringing a more sociable and open mood, and Venus turning direct on Saturday adds some warmth to how you are seen by colleagues.
This weekend, update your CV or professional profile while your goals are fresh. An hour of honest reflection will pay off later.
Pisces
Big-picture thinking is encouraged this week, Pisces, as the new moon in Scorpio shines on your sense of purpose, study and travel. If you have been considering a course, a trip or a new way of looking at your life, you can begin gathering information now. There is no need to decide everything at once.
Mercury turning direct on Friday helps with plans that involve other places or other people, such as bookings, applications and agreements. Check the fine print and then move forward. Venus turning direct on Saturday encourages you to follow what you really care about rather than what feels expected of you, and a conversation about shared values may prove helpful.
For the weekend, give yourself some room to dream. Browse ideas, make a rough list of places or subjects that interest you and see what stands out.
Astrology offers guidance rather than certainty, and the stars never take the place of your own judgement or the facts of your situation. Use what resonates and leave the rest. Fresh readings will land here next Monday.
