Astrological Influences, November 2026: Emerging from the Woods

October took us through the shadows. Barbault’s basket (also Magical Triangle, Mystic Triangle), still in orb, lifted the experience to a level of evolutionary importance, showcasing our cosmic gifts, power and connections, and strengthening our ability to give the slip to limiting belief systems. Venus felt pressured in Scorpio, sign of her detriment. She also went retrograde, making our process darker and more inward. And she challenged ruler Pluto in a square that made change inescapable. Stressed and intimidated, she took us into the woods of our private struggles. Deep within that black forest emerged a flame of clarity, a recognition of our brokenness, our intrinsic worth, our true values and our unwillingness to stay stuck in the same position that life—and our pending issues—seemed to have stuck us in.

In November, we begin to travel the path out of the woods. The push to transform continues as Scorpio energies remain strong. Although still retrograde and in shadow, Venus in Libra has us feeling more confident and ready to reach out. In Libra, air sign of her rule, the planet of love sextiles warrior Mars and uncontainable Jupiter, bringing opportunities in love, creativity and connections of all kinds. We’re feeling less chained down; we’re returning from the forest with a staff in one hand and our heads held higher. Now, we can begin to reach out to others, revive helpful liaisons, express and share our purpose, and brush off the dust of false labels we have carried.

One of the most fortunate of all transits perfects not once, but twice this month: Venus, lady of beauty, justice, prosperity and love, sextiles fortunate, affable, protective Jupiter. Sextiles are a dynamic kind of harmony. Where trines bring harmony, sextiles bring opportunity. But opportunites require…

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Crystal Pomeroy

Crystal Pallas Pomeroy, Maya’s daughter and astrological protégé, offers in-depth astrological consultations from her home in Mexico, in person or via Skype. She is a noted author as well as a regular radio and television commentator on esoteric topics, and leads a spiritual and healing ministry in Mexico City. Crystal offers workshops on astrology, the sacred feminine, indigenous spirituality, and the goddess in beautiful locations throughout Mexico. Her book Angels & Goddesses (Llewellyn, Spring 2022) is available now. Reach Crystal by email here.