Esoteric Astrology as news for week November 4 – 10, 2026.

Esoteric Astrology as news for week November 4 – 10, 2026.

Diwali – Festival of Light, Scorpio New Moon & Building a New Model

Dear Friends I cannot comment on Tuesday’s vote as this column was written before voting day. However, as voting occurred under eight retrogrades, especially Mercury (communication) and Venus (values) retrograde, the results could take more time, be upended, challenged, incomplete, shocking and anything else unusual and surprising.

The week – Wednesday’s (Nov. 4th) Virgo moon is void-of-course (counting will take more time than usual). Venus joins Jupiter and Sun joins Mercury retro in Scorpio (we have optimism and hear lots of talk, opinions and speculation).

Thursday, (Nov. 5th), Moon enters Libra – we seek fairness and harmony no matter what the vote’s outcome is. The moon glides by Neptune (dreamy), Pluto (transformative), Uranus (sudden information, events, revelations) and Saturn (we settle down into a state of quiet calm patience).

Friday (Nov. 6th). Mercury Saturn all day. We begin to question why and what and how to structure our future. Disciples are told to look towards the horizon, the past to be left behind. We follow Bucky Fuller’s injunction: “We never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

Saturday (Nov. 7th), is Corita Day – a community festival in Los Angeles celebrating the life, art and legacy of educator and artist Corita Kent (my teacher, too). https://www.corita.org/corita-day

Sunday (Nov. 8th) First Day of Diwali (Festival of Light in India) and Scorpio new moon festival (17 degrees Scorpio.

This week in India (religions Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist in Nepal) is the festival of Diwali, a five-day Festival of Lights. In Sanskrit, ‘Deepavali’ means “rows of lamps,” lit to stave off darkness of the season.

It is a festive time in India. Houses and shops are decorated with candles and colorful lights. Fireworks explode everywhere signifying a victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is also the Festival of Lakshmi, goddess of all things good, true and beautiful.

As more darkness appears each autumn day, we look for bright colors of orange (orange, yellow and red) and participate in festivals of light – Halloween, Diwali, Santa Lucia’s Day, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice and Christmas. As the festivals of light illuminate the darkness, we too light our candles and decorate with light – creating a season of light in order to disperse the profound overpowering and frightening autumn, winter and Kali Yuga dark. Standing in the light.

Aries	March 21 – April 19: You need flexibility and freedom, understanding and patience in great amounts as interruptions and unexpected events occur in all parts of your life, both geographically and in terms of your sense of self-identity. You cannot prepare for what will happen. You can only soothe the waters with knowledge that what occurs is redesigning your life in ways you could never have designed yourself. You’re capable, sensitive, sensible and smart. And being looked after by great angels of destiny.
Taurus	*April 20 – May 20:* Some Taureans are seeking to know their new identity, also their purpose and reasons for being. Some are experiencing great work success. Some will be traveling about, seeking community. All are experiencing honor and popularity, expanded social and work reputations, tending to financial responsibilities, developing new business or life plans. They’re climbing the ladder of success as they define it (some don’t), and doing more than they thought capable. And succeeding. Keep going. Have sturdy shoes and a lantern.
Gemini	*May 21 – June 20:* Do you feel pulled between self-needs and responsibility to family, relationships and work? Are your perceived needs upsetting home, family and relationships? Do you seek new communication skills for others’ understanding? You are definitely on the “cross” of change. What you learn must then be communicated to others. There is a place to learn – it’s called Compassionate Communication techniques (non-violent communication study). The heart is profoundly changed.
Cancer	*June 21 – July 22:* You’re restless, yet duty-bound, responsible yet rebellious, seeking security yet craving freedom, pleased yet dissatisfied and stimulated within conflicts. You’re a paradox once again. Allow contradictions to work psychologically within you. They create new insight, revelations. Don’t push them aside. They are the Harmony Through Conflict process working within and through to bring new consciousness forth. A natural force into the future.
Leo	*July 23 – August 22:* For many months you will create and participate in changes behind the scenes, internal shifts that create your future. The anticipated changes appear with a revelatory impact. Be aware of a need to serve others. Be aware of growing compassion and becoming, if you choose to be, a model for others. You are acting quite like a warrior preparing for the coming times where the death of the old finally occurs. Strength will be called for. Look to the horizon.
Virgo	*August 23 – September 22:* You’re called to a past situation and then to a present-future one. The past holds and keeps you for a while in order to liberate it. The present/future creates optimism. However, there may be fear. One contains judgment, the other love. Both are risky. One keeps you spiritually lonely. The other shifts you into a loving community. Can you identify the two sides and where you’re positioned? Forgiveness is both alchemical and a bridge. You are to create that bridge.
Libra	September 23 – October 22: Small changes occur in your personal life creating big changes. Money may flow like water or feel restricted, communication may be hidden (from whom, why, where?). Is there a childhood wish to run away from home? What is occurring within your heart? Do you sense the seeds of the future, life-changing, are breaking through? You’re restless for emotional understanding. Moving forward is difficult. Allow inner spiritual intentions to hold you. Transformation arrives for a long visit. Bake bread.
Scorpio	October 23 – November 21: It seems you want to retreat in order to bring about a sense of creative freedom. These times may bring a heightened sense of separation from others, which you may enhance, should your communication be harsh. You are able to be very intuitive so observe your thoughts carefully. Is your daily life feeling like a transformation is about to occur? Are financial needs being served? A sudden revelation occurs which expands you into other worlds. Take us with you.
Sagittarius	*November 22 – December 21:* You may experience stress and over responsibilities. Constant change is happening to everyone everywhere in your life. These daily changes reflect the pulse of the humanity playing through your body. Thus you need stabilization, an immediate sense of purpose and staying within the safety of what is known. Make changes in small ways. When viewing the big picture stand with compassion and dispassion. Children bring both blessings and hard work.
Capricorn	December 22 – January 19: Deep feelings, emerging from early life at home, are playing out in your present relationships. Because of this you must be careful of thoughts, actions and communication. Careful that you don’t become part of the difficulty or project onto others your pain. Don’t hide your vulnerability because everyone will be vulnerable, too. Showing yours eases barriers obstructing heart-felt communication. You want love. Love comes from intentional contact.
Aquarius	January 20 – February 18: You want to move consistently into the future with new ideas and plans but there are so few who understand, few with your illumined vision, and even less with your force of will and stamina. Always you strive for poise during transition times while sending prayerful requests for able, intelligent and financial assistance to manifest into form and matter. Your prayers prepare the field. In the meantime, garden.
Pisces	February 19 – March 20: Finances and resources, personal and with others, are highlighted. Careful attention is needed along with concentration, efficiency, economy and strength. Accomplish these day after day in a slow consistent rhythm. You may uncover more resources. So many things are hidden during Scorpio times. Remember others who have much less and those in need. Share and tithe, a constant reminder to you. Tithing creates great abundance. Everyone thrives. Tithing is an act of Goodwill.