Embrace the Grace

November 2025 Cosmic Energies ~ Expansion thru Challenge

This month opens with a Full Moon in sidereal Aries, in Bharani Nakshatra. Symbolized by the yoni, Bharani represents a time of birth and rebirth. We are diving deep within ourselves in order to discover who we are and why we are here. Mars plays a strong role in all of our lives right now ~ both the Aries Full Moon on Nov. 5th and New Moon in Scorpio on Nov. 20th are ruled by Mars who is also transiting his own sign of Scorpio at this time.

Scorpio is a sign of deep transformation. As a fixed water sign, the nature of Scorpio runs somewhat counterintuitive to the fluid nature of water itself, however, given that water can become both solid ice and invisible vapour, Scorpio exemplifies the ability of true transformation and the multidimensional nature of reality despite appearances.

Mars, Mercury, Moon and Sun (moving into Scorpio Nov 16th) are all bringing great energy and emphasis to our individual and collective challenges. This month may bring many things to light that have been hidden from us. This is a time when things we have not been aware of will be revealed for us. Consciousness is expanding as more and more light is reaching into the dark crevices of the mind. This may not feel comfortable. Facing truth is not always easy but it is always ultimately liberating, and it is important to remember that by bringing our awareness to those aspects of our lives we have not yet seen or acknowledged is how great healing takes place.

Embrace the Grace

By bringing awareness to challenges is how we are able to overcome them. By facing ourselves in truth and compassion we are able to grow. It may not be comfortable, which Scorpio does not mind, but it is necessary for that is how we grow and ultimately, evolve.

It is only through the process of transformation that a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.. a complete transformation that can only happen by letting go of the past, including any expectation of what one thought life “should be”. If the caterpillar remained attached to being a caterpillar, it would never unlock its full divine potential and become the magnificent, winged beauty that it is meant to be… what takes place in the cocoon, during the total dissolution of shape and form, only the butterfly knows.

The seer is the seen.
The dancer is the dance.
The observer is the observed.
The experiencer is the experience.

Venus also transits her own sign in Libra this month, offering a deep sense of justice, diplomacy and balance around challenging matters and confrontations. In any negotiation, if all parties involved have each other’s best interest at heart, affairs will proceed smoothly and for the great benefit of all. Venus is very strong in Libra and brings great strength to endeavours and solutions to problems we may not have previously considered. Stay open to new insights coming “out of the blue”. An optimal time for starting a new 40 day Sadhana (daily spiritual practice), health routine or daily ritual that resonates with you ~ as Venus transits her own sign of Libra, the daily rituals we give our attention to will be supported and become stronger every day.

Mercury retrogrades Nov. 9th, returning and transiting through all of Scorpio until it stations and directs in Libra Nov 29th when it will once again.. transit Scorpio. What this means for all of us is a time of deep introspection… revisiting deep waters within where emotions may have been kept tucked away… a time for resisting unresolved issues, especially if they involve hidden motives or fears. This challenging process is further energized by Mars conjunct Mercury, which may make many discussions heated and sharp tongued. This energy peaks on November 12th when Mercury and Mars are at the same degree. Best to postpone travel, important negotiations and talks until a little later in the month, but if you cannot, do give yourself extra time and space to move through with grace and ease. Rushing anything during this time will only create longer delays and increase frustration and confusion. This retrograde may dig up some deep and profound emotional challenges, but ultimately result in positive change and growth if we remain centred, open and accepting of what rises to the surface for healing.

Jupiter remains exalted in Cancer until December 5th but also begins its retrograde back toward Gemini on Nov, 11th. This brief dip into Cancer is a glimpse for us all to into what Jupiter’s full year transit through Cancer after June 2026 has in store for us. Jupiter moves through its exaltation in Cancer once every 12 years. Depending on where Cancer sits in your birth chart will tell you a lot about how this transit influences your life. Overall this is a time for discovering radical surrender and deep trust in your unique life path.

After several months in retrograde, Saturn will station and direct in Pisces November 27-28. It’s time to start thinking about long term plans moving forward again as this shift in energy takes our focus out of reflection and into looking ahead once again. What is your long term vision and how can you support it with short term goals?

The energy of this month brings the opportunity to dig deep when seeking to overcome challenges that may arise, but also to remember that the challenge itself may very well be the message we need to receive, and leads us to grow in the direction we are meant to flow if we allow it. Therefore, have faith, practice radical surrender, embrace the grace and trust that even though things may be uncomfortable, everything is exactly as it needs to be ~ it is this attitude alone that can shift the experience of challenge from burden to grace.

Hari Om Tat Sat

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