Gemini, November 2016

Mars will enter fellow Air sign Aquarius on November 9, lighting up the sector of you chart that rules travel and learning. This will be fantastically energizing if you're abroad or in school! You're known for being restless and easily bored, Gemini. During this time you'll be especially hungry for adventure.

If you're not in school or traveling, I suggest you sign up for some kind of class or plan a few weekend trips to scratch this itch, otherwise you will be incredibly antsy! This is also a great time to get involved with an activist group. Aquarius is the sign of community, and Mars is the warrior god. You'll be able to create some amazing change if you set your mind to it! If you're already involved with an organization, Mars in Aquarius will bring you lots of cosmic support.

As flirty and friendly everyone knows you are, people don't think of Geminis as desiring touchy-feely, mushy intimacy. This month, you will challenge that perception. On November 11, Venus enters Capricorn and stimulates a very private, intense sector of your chart, and you're going to be very emotional.

Venus is in Capricorn, an Earth sign, which means it's very physical—giving and receiving hugs, massages, or any kind of physical affection is going to be a big way you express your feelings this month. You have a lot of baggage to let go of, especially around self-esteem, self-worth, love, and money. And, while "talking it out" is usually how Geminis process their feelings, this month you'll need to "hug your feelings out" with a lover or sit with your head on a friend's lap and cry and cry while they massage your scalp.

But don't worry—even though you're processing a lot of emotions, Venus's time in Capricorn, the boss of the zodiac, won't be all bad! This is a great time to settle debts (financial and emotional), and you'll find yourself getting much closer to your partners. Sex and intimacy will be big themes while Venus is in Capricorn, and Capricorn is not a sign that does things half-assed (it's the sea-goat that climbs to the top of every mountain). The connections you'll develop within your relationships will be major.

Partnership will be a big theme for you during the second half of the month: Mercury enters Sagittarius on November 12, followed by the Sun on November 21, and they will both light up the relationship sector of your chart. Expect to work out your relationship issues over the next few weeks: Is there a fair give-and-take? This will also be a great time to connect with new people. If you're single or in an open relationship, this will be a fun time to meet new people (Sagittarius knows how to party!).

A full moon in Taurus arrives on November 14. Full moons are always tiring, but this one is in lazy Taurus, so you'll really feel the need to catch up on sleep! Like we discussed, the first half of the month is fantastic for getting shit done, but you'll need to crash during this full moon.

Secrets will come to light during this time—even things you've been hiding from yourself. Feelings you've stuffed away will bubble to the surface. This is a wonderful time to meditate or get involved in a spiritual practice; you're especially psychic at this time. Your dreams will be very revealing, so keep a journal by your bed and write your visions down ASAP so you don't forget them!

One of the more confusing days this month is November 18, when Mercury in Sagittarius clashes with Neptune in Pisces. Neptune is the planet dreams and illusions, which is sometimes fun, but not today—communication will be fuzzy, and not much will make sense! This is a terrible day for making promises or commitments, because people won't know what the fuck they're talking about.

Things get more down-to-earth on November 23, when Mercury meets solid, stable Saturn in Sagittarius. This will be a way better day for making commitments and having serious conversations. While the vibe today won't be light or chatty, you can bet that whatever people say is something they've thought over or that they're serious about.

One of the most intense days this month is November 24, when Jupiter challenges Pluto. Jupiter and Pluto are both very extreme energies, so when they get tangled up, shit gets real! Jupiter is the planet of luck and growth, but also of exaggeration and overdoing. Pluto is transformative, but as the lord of the underworld, it's also shady as hell, obsessive, and manipulative. It's the planet of death and rebirth—and the deaths and rebirths today will be major, thanks to bloated, gluttonous Jupiter's influence! Huge change is coming! And it's going to be uncomfortable and possibly kind of gross (expect to have a TMI conversation or two).

Fortunately, Jupiter is currently in Libra, lighting up one of the most fun, creative, and flirty sectors of your chart. This is rad! You're going to have such a great time over the next year—possibly too much of one. The clash between Jupiter and Pluto will basically keep you in check about partying. Going out too much? You're going to puke more than you have in the last year. Going on a spree of irresponsible hook-ups? Jupiter and Pluto's clash will force to face any heartache that you've been avoiding dealing with.

On the plus side, Jupiter and Pluto will open up a huge source of inspiration. This will be a marvelous time for you creatively—you're going to make some very important, gritty, beautiful art. On an emotional level, you'll learn so much about your needs and desires, and you'll find yourself opening up to people in a very deep way. They'll reveal themselves to you, too. Exciting!

On November 26, Mercury in Sagittarius will connect with inventive, independent Uranus in Aries, bringing some fantastic ideas your way, as well as some unexpected news. This is a great day for networking or meeting new people!

The month wraps up with a new moon in Sagittarius on November 29, creating a new beginning in your relationships! New moons have a quiet, still feeling about them (unlike you, Gemini, who's always talking and moving around!). This will be a long, emotional month, but the new moon will bring you some fresh perspective. Sagittarius is optimistic and always looking toward the future. During the new moon, you will be doing this, too, especially around relationships! See you next month, Gemini!