On October 29, Jupiter briefly left sidereal Cancer and entered Leo, where it will remain for approximately three months. During this period, Jupiter turns retrograde in Leo on December 13 and begins moving back toward Cancer. Leo, a fixed fire sign ruled by the friendly Sun, gives Jupiter a tendency to enhance material prosperity and personal growth for those who have a well-placed and well-connected Sun and Jupiter in their natal charts. In general, Jupiter’s transit through Leo is positive.

Furthermore, since the Sun and Jupiter are friends, Jupiter’s transit suggests that world leaders (Sun) may be more inclined to listen to their righteous advisors (Jupiter) as they navigate the ongoing crises around the world. However, during the first two to three weeks of November, Jupiter’s very close opposition to Rahu may distort its otherwise beneficial influence, with advice becoming tainted by inflated egos and potentially leading to destructive outcomes.

Among the personal planets, retrograde Venus will transit sidereal Libra until November 6, and then move through Virgo until it turns direct on November 14. Retrograde Mercury will continue transiting sidereal Libra until it also turns direct on November 14. Thus, during the first half of November, the influence of both retrograde planets is likely to manifest as a general slowdown, confusion, and reversals, particularly for those currently experiencing the activation of either planet in their transit charts.

Astrologically, retrograde Venus in its own sign of Libra signals a potentially challenging period, particularly for people working in the entertainment industry, including singers, actors, musicians, comedians, directors, producers, writers, and screenwriters, especially those in leadership positions. Business professionals involved in the entertainment industry may also face difficulties. Individuals with a poorly placed Venus in their natal charts are more likely to encounter serious relationship challenges during this period, including intense conflicts between spouses or lovers.

Retrograde Mercury in Libra may also indicate a challenging period for women, marriages, home life, lovers, and, more generally, people working in the entertainment industries. This is not an ideal time to launch a new project or venture; rather, it is better suited to reviewing and reflecting on what has been accomplished so far. On a more practical level, it is also an excellent time to clean out that closet and take care of other chores you have been postponing for lack of time.

Mars continues to transit sidereal Cancer—a sign of debilitation for Mars—until November 2. Consequently, in addition to the influences of Mercury and Venus described above, the presence of debilitated Mars in Cancer during the opening days of November is likely to make this period particularly unsettling and potentially explosive in terms of global events, especially in regions affected by war.

Mars, being a fiery planet, tends to feel uneasy and agitated in the water sign Cancer. Its impulsive and impatient nature may manifest in challenging ways for military personnel, pregnant and nursing mothers, hospital patients, caregivers, charity organizations, sailors, the dairy industry, and social reformers. Those with poorly placed Mars in Cancer or Pisces in their natal charts may be especially prone to emotional turmoil. One of the most difficult expressions of Mars in Cancer or Pisces is the tendency to suppress emotions until they boil over and eventually explode, potentially resulting in complete emotional wreckage. Sharing these suppressed feelings with someone you feel comfortable with, before they accumulate to the point of no return, may help prevent such an outcome.

Recent global developments already appear to reflect these astrological influences, reinforcing the themes of reversal discussed in last month’s insights, along with instability, deception, upheaval, and unpredictability. The US midterm congressional elections, the crises in Europe—particularly in France, Spain, Italy, and several other countries—and the outcome of the presidential election in Brazil illustrate this theme of reversal. Together, these developments point to shifts in political power, global power dynamics, and industrial politics, resulting in transfers of power and changes in management.

During the first week of November, with transiting Saturn opposing his natal Neptune within a couple of degrees, President Trump is likely to face formidable political challenges as he begins to lose his grip on power.

Lastly, with all three modern planets—Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus—moving increasingly closer to forming favorable aspects within an orb of less than one degree, their influence continues to operate subtly yet powerfully. Of particular significance is the upcoming Pluto–Uranus trine, which comes within one degree from November 12 through December 14. This configuration provides momentum for deep introspection, long-term transformation, and meaningful shifts in global perspectives. Despite ongoing material, political, and geopolitical turbulence, this relatively rare alignment supports resilience, inner growth, and a gradual evolution toward higher collective awareness. Humanity’s journey, though turbulent, appears to be guided toward a profound spiritual realignment.

Retrograde Venus (Oct 3 – Nov 14)

Challenges for Entertainment Industries

On October 3, Venus in sidereal Libra turned retrograde and continued its transit through Libra. On November 6, it (briefly) enters sidereal Virgo, where it remains until turning direct on November 14, before returning to Libra on November 22. Venus typically becomes retrograde approximately once every 19 months.

Astrologically, retrograde Venus in its own sign of Libra signals a potentially challenging period, particularly for people working in the entertainment industry, including singers, actors, musicians, comedians, directors, producers, writers, and screenwriters, especially those in leadership roles. Business professionals involved in the entertainment industry may also face difficulties. Individuals with a poorly placed Venus in their natal charts are more likely to encounter serious relationship challenges during this period, including intense conflicts between spouses or lovers.

The most notable feature of this 2026 Venus transit in Libra is its simultaneous quincunx with Neptune and Saturn in Pisces, with all three planets within three degrees of one another. Typically, quincunxes indicate challenges involving situations beyond one’s control. While the Venus–Neptune quincunx may indicate a deceptive relationship in which misunderstandings play a central role, the Venus–Saturn quincunx tends to signal a karmic disaster, especially when Venus is poorly placed in the natal chart in relation to Neptune and/or Saturn and is also active in the transit chart.

Relevant Link: https://astroinsight.com/romantic-venus/

Thus, the ultimate effect of this planetary alignment depends significantly on the placement of Venus, Neptune, and Saturn in the natal chart. For some, this period could result in confusion, emotional upheaval, or unforeseen challenges, particularly in relationships or creative pursuits. For others, however, it may bring no significant disruptions in the areas of life influenced by Venus.

Retrograde Mercury (Oct 24 – Nov 14)

On October 24, Mercury turned retrograde in sidereal Libra and remained retrograde until November 14, when it turns direct. Typically, retrograde Mercury is associated with anxiety, communication breakdowns, unexpected delays, frustrations, missed deadlines, unforeseen obstacles, and disappointments in daily activities.

Retrograde Mercury in Libra indicates a challenging period for women, marriages, home life, lovers, and, more generally, people working in the entertainment industries. This is not an ideal time to start a new project or venture. Instead, it is better suited to reviewing and reflecting on what has been accomplished so far. On a more practical note, this is also an excellent time to clean out that closet and take care of other chores you have been postponing for lack of time.

Relevant Link: https://astroinsight.com/curious-mercury/

In addition, if you have a dominant Mercury in your birth chart and Mercury is currently an active planet in your transit chart, you are more likely to experience the pronounced effects of retrograde Mercury during this period, particularly in matters signified by the house through which Mercury is currently transiting in your Gochar (transit) chart.

Mars in Sidereal Cancer (Sept 18 – Nov 11)

From September 18 through November 11, Mars in the water sign Cancer is expected to be particularly unfavorable for individuals with Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, or Aries as either their rising sign or ninefold ascendant. For those with Mars currently active in their Gochar (transit) chart, this phase may be particularly intense and frustrating. The best approach during this period is to stay low-key, avoid making emotional decisions, and exercise caution when taking risks. Military personnel, pregnant and nursing mothers, hospital patients, caregivers, charity organizations, sailors, dairy industries, and social reformers may find this period particularly challenging.

Relevant Link: https://astroinsight.com/mighty-mars/

On a collective level, Mars in Cancer was expected to intensify political tensions and armed conflicts. During the first week of October, Mars directly opposed Pluto, making that period particularly unsettling and potentially explosive in terms of global events, especially in war-zone regions. Events involving the destruction of wealth due to natural disasters—such as fires, floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes—were also expected to become more frequent, along with man-made accidents, political unrest, and social turmoil. Additionally, there was the potential for a sharp rise in terrorist activities, escalating conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians and between Ukraine and Russia, as well as heightened covert operations between nations.

Jupiter’s Brief Transit in Sidereal Leo (Oct 29 – Jan 26)

On October 29, Jupiter briefly left sidereal Cancer and entered Leo, where it will remain for approximately three months. During this period, Jupiter turns retrograde in Leo on December 13 and begins moving back toward Cancer to return Cancer on January 26, 2027. Leo, being a fixed fire sign ruled by the friendly Sun, gives Jupiter a tendency to enhance material prosperity and personal growth for those who have a well-placed and well-connected Sun and Jupiter in their birth charts. In general, Jupiter’s transit through Leo is positive.

Relevant Link: https://astroinsight.com/righteous-and-eternally-optimistic-jupiter/

For one thing, material prosperity around the world is likely to expand. It must be noted, however, that despite Jupiter’s positive influence on global material prosperity, the effects of other planets must also be taken into account when assessing the net result or overall effect. In addition, the influence of political leaders, entrepreneurs, and leaders in every field will help shape the future direction of our social evolution through material and philosophical debate.

In general, Jupiter in Leo is associated with the expansion of material prosperity and wealth throughout the world. From this perspective, some positive economic changes may be expected during this period. And, albeit briefly, Jupiter’s entry into Leo is a welcome development.

On an individual level, those who have a dominant Jupiter in their birth charts and have Aries, Cancer, Libra, Sagittarius, or Aquarius as their natal ninefold ascendant or Moon sign are likely to experience a very positive period during these three months.

Retrograde Uranus (Sept 11 – Feb 8) —Shifts in Financial and Political Arenas

On September 11, Uranus turned retrograde in sidereal Taurus, heightening the potential for sudden and unexpected changes in financial and political spheres, particularly in the United States. Uranus’s retrograde motion often brings disruptions and temporary shifts that may result in surprises or upheaval.

The challenging aspect of Uranus’s transit through Taurus lies in the painful transformation of material norms. Established structures in the material world are likely to be redefined, reflecting humanity’s broader spiritual growth and evolution. These changes resonate with themes previously associated with Pluto’s transformative energy in Capricorn and Neptune’s spiritual influence in Pisces.

Relevant Link: https://astroinsight.com/unconventional-uranus/

For individuals with a well-placed Uranus in their natal charts, and with Pisces, Sagittarius, Leo, or Cancer as their ninefold (Navamsha) ascendant, this transit may bring a particularly positive phase. Such individuals are likely to experience growth and success, especially when Uranus is strongly active in their transit charts. However, during its retrograde period, the pace of these positive developments may noticeably slow down.

 Retrograde Saturn (July 27 – Dec 11)

A period of stagnation and instability

Saturn turned retrograde on July 27 and will remain retrograde until December 11. If Saturn is well placed in your birth chart and is currently active in your transit chart, you are likely to experience slower progress rather than significant setbacks. The best way to navigate retrograde Saturn is to devote greater energy, patience, and focus to whatever you are doing, working steadily toward your long-term goals.

However, if Saturn is not well placed in your birth chart and is currently active in your transit chart, this period is likely to be particularly challenging—especially in the areas of life represented by the house Saturn is transiting in your Gochar (transit) chart.

Relevant Link: https://astroinsight.com/slow-but-steady-saturn/

On the global stage, projects involving growth and expansion are generally expected to be delayed, placed on hold, or progress at a sluggish pace. In the religious sphere, developments are also likely to proceed frustratingly slowly. In the political arena, what initially appears to be meaningful progress may ultimately prove to be a misstep—or even lead to undesirable consequences.

Saturn-Neptune conjunction in sidereal Pisces

Both Saturn and Neptune are well aligned with the spiritual water sign Pisces, where Saturn’s wisdom and discipline merge with Neptune’s ideals of universal love, compassion, and transcendence. This alignment suggests the potential for a harmonious phase of spiritual evolution. Philosophers, philanthropists, social reformers, and spiritually inclined scientists and entrepreneurs are likely to emerge as influential voices, helping to shape a more compassionate and mindful global landscape.

On a broader societal level—particularly when examining capitalist and communist systems—Saturn, with its traditional, structured, and conservative orientation, aligns more naturally with capitalist frameworks. In contrast, Neptune’s idealistic and compassionate nature inspired Karl Marx’s vision of a pure and egalitarian society, later known as communism. In practice, however, communism has often struggled to sustain itself, largely due to the unrealistic expectation that individuals will consistently operate according to Neptune’s idealistic principles. As a result, such systems frequently devolve into authoritarian regimes, where power becomes concentrated in the hands of a few. This reflects the more problematic expression of Neptune’s energy, especially when it operates through less compatible environments.

However, when Neptune is positioned in its most favorable sign, Pisces, authoritarian systems tend to come under increasing pressure. Neptune in Pisces strongly challenges rigid and centralized power structures. At the material level, Saturn’s grounded and structured energy confronts Neptune’s boundless and idealistic influence, highlighting the ongoing tension between realism and idealism, as well as between capitalism and communism—particularly in their modern authoritarian forms.

Relevant link: https://astroinsight.com/neptune-deception-or-reality/

Consequently, under this close conjunction, Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with other authoritarian leaders around the world—including those in Iran, China, Venezuela, and North Korea—may begin to experience a gradual weakening of their grip on power, especially under mounting pressures from war, economic strain, and internal unrest. With Saturn and Neptune closely aligned in Pisces, global conflicts are likely to intensify further, particularly in regions already marked by war or heightened geopolitical tension. The Ukraine–Russia and Iran–US conflicts, in particular, may enter a more volatile phase, accompanied by increased internal unrest in Iran.

On an individual level, this conjunction may prove challenging for those with poorly placed Saturn and Neptune in their natal charts. The nature and intensity of these challenges will depend on the zodiac signs and houses these planets occupy. This period may be emotionally and psychologically demanding, especially for individuals connected with hospitals, prisons, asylums, sanatoriums, assisted living facilities, or other secluded environments, where difficult or deceptive experiences may surface. Conversely, for those with Saturn and Neptune favorably placed in their natal charts, this conjunction may mark a deeply rewarding spiritual phase—offering profound insight, inner growth, and transformative experiences.

Russian–Ukraine, Iran-USA and Israel–Iran/Hezbollah Conflict

Under the ongoing Saturn–Neptune conjunction in sidereal Pisces with both being retrograde and unsettling energy of the debilitated Cancer Mars, prolonged geopolitical conflicts are likely to further continue and remain unresolved and stalled despite repeated diplomatic efforts. Saturn represents structure, boundaries, and political authority, while Neptune dissolves certainty, erodes trust, and obscures motives. When these two planets converge so closely, peace initiatives often struggle to gain traction—not due to a lack of effort, but because underlying mistrust, deception, and unresolved karmic patterns continue to undermine meaningful resolution.

In the Russia–Ukraine conflict, this Saturn–Neptune dynamic points toward continued stalemate and periodic escalation rather than closure. Negotiations are likely to remain fragile, with Ukraine deeply cautious of Russia’s intentions due to past violations and shifting narratives. Under this influence, agreements may continue to appear promising on the surface yet fail to produce lasting stability, thereby prolonging human suffering and economic strain.

In the Iran–USA conflict, the energy of the Saturn–Neptune conjunction in sidereal Pisces and the debilitated Cancer Mars continues to manifest as a prolonged stalemate, with both sides likely to dig in further unless mounting financial and political pressures—particularly within the United States—force a reluctant strategic withdrawal or recalibration.

Similarly, in the Israel–Iran/Hezbollah conflict, Saturn–Neptune in Pisces highlights a persistent cycle of tension and violence rooted in decades of unresolved historical, religious, and ideological divisions. While temporary ceasefires may emerge, they are unlikely to address the deeper emotional and spiritual fractures sustaining the conflict. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza reflects the shadow expression of this conjunction—where compassion exists but is often overshadowed by fear, confusion, and the absence of mutual trust.

From an astrological perspective, Saturn–Neptune periods rarely bring swift or decisive endings to wars. Instead, they expose the limitations of purely political or military solutions and emphasize the need for deeper moral, psychological, and spiritual reckoning. Without such a shift in collective consciousness, conflicts influenced by this conjunction tend to persist, exacting a heavy toll on civilian populations and delaying genuine reconciliation.

In other words, until divisions rooted in rigid and fanatical belief systems begin to transcend their lower expressions—evolving beyond fear, separation, and ideological rigidity into a higher awareness grounded in humanity, compassion, and universal love—such conflicts are likely to continue.

Global Insights……..

The important challenging planetary configurations for November include Rahu-Mars (Nov 13-16) and Rahu-Jupiter (Nov 5-18) opposition.

Rahu-Jupiter (November 5-18) Opposition

While the Rahu–Jupiter opposition is likely to temporarily favor orthodox and ultra-conservative religious authorities, it is also likely to sow the seeds of self-destruction among those authorities. Some sort of religious upheaval or conflict is likely to surface during this period. Besides its influence on religion, the Rahu–Jupiter opposition may contribute to slowing down social progress, humanitarian efforts, and charitable activities. Morality, in general, is likely to take a backseat.

Rahu-Mars (Nov 13-16) Opposition

During these few days both natural and man-made calamities causing destruction and loss of lives, and perhaps a passing of an international level political leader is likely.

The important auspicious planetary configurations for November include Pluto-Uranus (Nov 12- Dec 14) trine and Pluto-Neptune (Oct 29 – Dec 2) sextile; Neptune-Saturn (Nov 6 – Dec 4) ninefold sextile.

Pluto-Neptune (Oct 29 – Dec 2) Sextile

The Pluto-Neptune sextile carries positive implications for bringing terrorism under control, potentially even dismantling major terrorist cells through covert operations. Furthermore, this alignment bodes well for Russia and to a lesser extent for China. Expect positive breakthroughs in the fields of medicine, high technology, and biotechnology on the technological front.

Pluto-Uranus (Nov 12- Dec 14) Trine

This alignment points toward an extraordinary period for technological discoveries, innovation, and invention. Significant technological breakthroughs may emerge during this time. For the United States, in general, this is likely to be a remarkable and successful period, characterized by progress, innovation, and renewed momentum.

Neptune-Saturn (Nov 6 – Dec 4) Ninefold Sextile

Religious activities are expected to gain momentum worldwide, infused with new vigor and energy. Conservatives may find innovative ways to advance their agendas while avoiding direct conflict with liberals on contentious issues. Politically, Republicans might gain an advantage over Democrats. Meanwhile, China and Russia are likely to benefit from improved domestic policies and strengthened foreign relations, leading to positive outcomes in these areas.

The countries that are more likely to be affected during this month are:  Ukraine, Russia, China, The United States, Middle-East–especially Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian-Israel region.

Natural and Man-made Calamities……..

The natural calamities like extreme weather conditions, wildfires, hurricanes, heavy rains, snow storms, air crashes as well as manmade accidents are likely to occur during November 5-18.

Earthquakes: Based on a new Earthquake prediction model (the work is still in progress), the earthquake(s) of magnitude 6.9 or higher, if occur, are likely to occur on following dates and Times and possible locations.  Please note that these hourly predictions refer to the Universal time (GMT).

While man-made calamities may manifest themselves in terrorism, unrest, violence, accidents, and air crashes, the natural calamities are likely to include extreme weather conditions such as severe cold winters, and equally intensive droughts, hurricanes or typhoons, thunderstorms, earthquakes and fires.