Astrological Update

Astrological Update on 24th November 2025

Patricia Godden BSc PhD dip WESA FAPAI is a scientist-turned-astrologer. Integrating spirituality and the material world has been a key part of Patricia's life. This is incorporated into her astrology practice, talks and courses on astrology. Find out more at www.patriciagodden.com

At the start of the period covered by this update, it may feel as if there is a search to go deeper and further, to find out what is going on behind all that is happening in the outside world. It can be a time of going deeper within and trusting the intuition. This relates to four of the five planets currently in water signs being retrograde and two planets being in Sagittarius.

The water signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, relate to the emotions and sensitivity as well as the intuition. With four of the planets in these signs being retrograde, a deeper level of awareness may surface from the subconscious allowing a greater understanding that goes beyond what is being perceived by the outer senses.

With two planets, the Sun and Mars, in Sagittarius, much energy might be directed towards looking further afield. This may be through adventures or a foreign holiday but it could also be through pursuing an interest in religion, philosophy or some other subject that expands the higher mind.

With the north node of the Moon in Pisces this search for the deeper and more profound sides of life may be brought firmly down to earth using experience from the past as the south node of the Moon is in the earth sign of Virgo. Retrograde Uranus is in another earth sign, Taurus, which highlights the quest to bring truth to Earth.

The emphasis on the sensitivity of the water signs is partly counterbalanced by the Moon being in the objective air sign of Aquarius from 25th – 27th November. Furthermore retrograde Jupiter at the end of Cancer is opposite Pluto at the beginning of Aquarius. The emotions may be highlighted but so too is the opportunity to change them.

This interaction of planets in water and air signs brings objectivity and impartiality into what might otherwise be a sensitive time. A degree of detachment from emotional energy is not always easy but it might bring the opportunity to realise how that energy can be redirected towards other, perhaps more constructive, outlets. This could be emphasised while the Moon is close to Jupiter in Cancer on 7th December.

While five planets are in water signs, the emphasis is on the soul lesson of peace. The two planets in fire signs highlight the soul lesson of love. With two planets in air signs, brotherhood is another soul lesson currently being experienced. When looking at these soul lessons together, loving others and what is happening in life may lead to a deep sense of peace.

Retrograde Saturn in Pisces stations on 27th November to go direct the following day. This is the last time that Saturn will be retrograde in Pisces until 2053. Humanity will have done all that it can for now to bring inner wisdom to dissolve old rules and regulations that are no longer relevant. Other experiences are now necessary on the path of evolution.

On 29th November, Mercury comes to the end of its retrograde phase, going direct on 30th of the month. After a few days, the inner work done during the three weeks it was retrograde may begin to become apparent and be implemented in daily life. Mercury is still in Scorpio at this time so ideas and discussions may be deep and profound.

Venus enters Sagittarius on 30th November joining the Sun and Mars in this sign. For two days, the Moon is in another fire sign, Aries. This may have the effect of lifting the general mood, bringing a more positive and optimistic outlook. Motivation and confidence may be increased.

At this time Venus in Sagittarius is opposite retrograde Uranus in Taurus. Both poles of this opposition reflect a similar theme. Venus in Sagittarius can indicate a love truth and honesty. Uranus, the truth- and light-bringer in Taurus, strives to bring truth to Earth. There may be aspirations to realise the truth of life, what it is and what can be done to manifest it in a loving way in daily life.

The full Moon in Gemini is opposite the Sun in Sagittarius on 4th December. Both signs experience soul learning through wisdom. In the case of Sagittarius, it is by looking further afield beyond the routine events of daily life while Gemini is very much involved with the mental stimulation provided by the variety of day-to-day happenings. This full Moon provides the opportunity of integrating experience from the broad scope of life.

Keep well, stay happy.
Patricia Godden

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