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09/11/2026

09/11/2026

08/11/2026

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08/11/2026

🦂 THE SUN, MOON & MERCURY IN SCORPIO 🦂

The Sun represents our identity, our sense of self and who we’re becoming. The Moon represents our emotions, our subconscious and the things we don’t always openly talk about. Mercury rules our thoughts, communication and the way we process information. With all three in Scorpio, there’s a strong emphasis on looking beneath the surface. It’s about questioning things, revisiting memories and understanding why certain experiences have shaped us. You might find yourself looking back at your younger self and thinking about everything you’ve been through. The people you once wanted approval from. The situations you tolerated. The relationships you struggled to walk away from. The versions of yourself you had to leave behind. But rather than looking back with regret, look at how far you’ve come. Scorpio is associated with transformation, rebirth and confronting the things we’d sometimes rather avoid. It’s about sitting with uncomfortable feelings, recognising your own patterns and being honest about what needs to change. It’s about becoming comfortable in the darkness. You begin to understand that your difficult experiences don’t have to define you. They can teach you about your boundaries, your strength and what you will no longer accept. This is about letting go of things that no longer serve you. Sometimes that means letting go of people. Sometimes it’s an old belief, an expectation, a way of thinking or even an identity you’ve outgrown.
stop hiding the parts of yourself you once struggled to understand. confront your demons rather than pretending they aren’t there. recognise your shadows, accept your imperfections and learn to work with them rather than against yourself. With Mercury in Scorpio, conversations can become deeper, thoughts more intense and things that have been left unsaid may come to the surface. Don’t be ashamed of the darkness you’ve walked through. Don’t judge your younger self for not knowing what you know now.
Don’t keep carrying people, situations and expectations that belong to an older version of you. You’ve learned. You’ve changed. You’ve survived things you once thought would break you. The darkness isn’t something you need to fear. Sometimes it’s where you find yourself.

The real transformation happens when you stop running from your shadows and start owning your power.

08/11/2026

Scorpio new moon 🦂

07/11/2026

Today’s card is The Hierophant, this is about asking yourself what you actually believe in, what you stand for and, more importantly, who you want standing beside you. The Hierophant is traditionally depicted as a religious or spiritual leader sitting upon a throne, Beneath him sit two followers, representing the passing down of knowledge, education, shared beliefs and learning from those who have walked the path before us. This is a card about tradition, commitment, education, spirituality and doing things with purpose.
Ruled by Ta**us, there’s a strong connection to stability, loyalty, security and building something that lasts. Ta**us isn’t particularly interested in something that looks wonderful for five minutes before disappearing! It wants something solid. when it appears in a love reading it takes us away from temporary attractions and starts asking some rather serious questions. Is this going somewhere? Are we looking for the same things? Do we share the same values? Can I see myself growing old with this person?

Today could bring a realisation that you’re no longer interested in entertaining connections that have no direction. You might find yourself questioning whether somebody is actually relationship material or simply somebody who makes your phone light up! There’s a difference between chemistry and compatibility.

You might be attracted to somebody who shares your cultural, spiritual or family values. Someone who understands loyalty, respect and the importance of building a secure future. For some, this card can indicate marriage, engagement, moving in together or taking a relationship towards a more formal commitment. It’s about deciding whether you’re prepared to build something together rather than simply enjoying the moment.

If you’re asking how another person feels, The Hierophant is a lovely card to receive. It can suggest somebody who views you with deep respect. They may see you as somebody dependable, emotionally reliable and worthy of something more meaningful. This isn’t necessarily the energy of somebody who is only interested in excitement or a fleeting attraction. They may see you as somebody they could introduce to their family, build a home with or genuinely consider for a long term future. There’s an element of admiration here. They may value your principles, your maturity and the way you approach relationships. They could be thinking about what a future together would actually look like.

For some, this could symbolise a past life soulmate connection. Have you ever met somebody and felt as though you already knew them? Not necessarily because you’ve spent years together, but because something about them feels strangely familiar? Perhaps you’ve crossed paths before, perhaps there are lessons you’re both here to learn together. The important thing is understanding what this connection is teaching you now. Remember, a soulmate connection isn’t automatically a guarantee of forever. The choices you make in this lifetime still matter.

The Hierophant is asking you to look at your standards. Are you choosing people based on their potential or their actual behaviour? Are you compromising your values because you’re frightened of losing somebody? Are you looking for a relationship that fits into your life, or are you constantly trying to squeeze yourself into somebody else’s? Sometimes we spend so much time asking whether somebody likes us that we forget to ask whether they’re actually right for us. Today is about recognising the difference. You don’t have to abandon your standards to find love. You don’t have to follow everybody else’s rules, either.

Traditional relationships aren’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly fine. What matters is finding somebody whose values, intentions and expectations align with yours. Because ultimately, commitment isn’t just about promising to stay. It’s about showing up, respecting one another and building something that both people genuinely want.

✨ The Hierophant reminds us that the strongest foundations aren’t built on attraction alone. They’re built on trust, respect, shared values and commitment.

06/11/2026

Sometimes, the best thing you can do is absolutely nothing. The Hanged Man is about surrender, patience, uncertainty and, most importantly, learning to look at things from a completely different perspective. You might feel as though you’re stuck in limbo at the moment. Things aren’t moving as quickly as you’d like, answers aren’t coming, and situations might not be unfolding the way you expected. But what if this pause is exactly what you need? Sometimes life has to turn you upside down before you can see things clearly. Things you previously overlooked suddenly become obvious. Situations you thought you wanted might no longer appeal to you, and things you once walked away from might suddenly make more sense.

A change in perspective can change everything.

If you’ve been worrying about finances, work or business, try not to make decisions from a place of panic. A pause might give you the opportunity to see a situation differently. Can you turn a difficult situation into an opportunity? Is there another way of approaching something? Are you focusing so much on what isn’t working that you’re missing what could?Sometimes a delay is not a denial. It might simply be an opportunity to reassess your direction.

When The Hanged Man appears around someone’s feelings, it can represent somebody who is contemplating their emotions and looking at a relationship from a different perspective. They might be reflecting on what happened, what they could have done differently and what the connection actually means to them. Sometimes distance gives people the opportunity to recognise what they had. Time apart can make you appreciate something you previously took for granted. This card isn’t necessarily about taking action. It’s about allowing feelings to develop, understanding what matters and recognising that some things cannot be rushed.You cannot force somebody to reach a realisation. Sometimes they have to arrive at it themselves.

Today is about surrendering control. Stop chasing answers. Stop trying to force situations into place. Stop exhausting yourself trying to make something happen when the timing isn’t right.

Instead:

✨ Pause: Don’t rush into major decisions. Give yourself time to think.

✨ Surrender: Release the need to control every outcome. Not everything needs an immediate solution.

✨ Reassess: Look at the situation from another angle. What haven’t you considered?

✨ Practise gratitude: Sometimes the things that didn’t work out were actually protecting you from something that wasn’t right for you.

✨ Recognise what matters: Time, distance and silence can sometimes reveal feelings and priorities that weren’t obvious before.

The Hanged Man reminds us that surrender isn’t giving up. It’s understanding that constantly pushing against something doesn’t necessarily move it forwards. Sometimes you need to stop swimming against the current. Sometimes you need to let go, take a breath and allow life to show you another way.

You might not be stuck. You might simply be looking at the situation from the wrong direction. And perhaps the answer you’ve been searching for has been there all along. You just needed to turn things upside down to see it. 🔮

05/11/2026

🔮 SATURN DOESN’T FORGET. KARMA DOESN’T HAVE AN EXPIRY DATE. 🪐

Imagine spending years using your fame, influence, status, charm and charisma to get what you want. Imagine being in a position where people look up to you, admire you, trust you and perhaps even feel privileged to have your attention. Imagine having the power to influence vulnerable people who might not have the experience, confidence or understanding to recognise what is happening behind closed doors. And then imagine what happens when the years pass. The looks change. The charm loses its influence. The public image starts to crumble. The stories people once kept quiet begin to surface. The people who were previously frightened to speak start finding their voices. Suddenly, the internet remembers. Old posts resurface. People compare experiences. Others find the courage to come forward. And the very platform that once helped build your reputation becomes somewhere your past actions are discussed.

Today, Russell Brand was found guilty of r**e and three counts of sexual assault following a criminal trial. He was acquitted of three other charges. He has also become publicly associated with Christianity and religious conversion. But this raises an interesting question about faith. Can becoming a born-again Christian simply wipe the slate clean? Can changing your beliefs, adopting a new identity or finding religion erase the consequences of how other people have been treated? Of course, people can change. People can genuinely find faith, regret their past and want to become better human beings. But Faith isn’t a substitute for accountability. And finding religion doesn’t mean the people who were hurt suddenly stop carrying the consequences of what happened to them. You can find forgiveness in your faith, but you cannot demand that other people forget their experiences. There is a difference between asking for forgiveness and taking responsibility.

Astrologically, Saturn is often associated with the teacher, the authority figure, responsibility, boundaries, justice and consequences. Saturn doesn’t operate on our preferred timetable. Sometimes the consequences of our actions arrive within days. Sometimes months. Sometimes years. And sometimes the very things we thought we’d escaped eventually return to demand our attention. Saturn is currently retrograde in Aries, a cycle running from 26 July until 10 December 2026. Saturn retrograde represents a period of reviewing responsibility, confronting unfinished business and examining where accountability has been avoided. Aries brings questions of personal power, ego, entitlement and how we use our influence.

Scorpio is associated with what happens beneath the surface. Secrets. Hidden truths. Power dynamics. Control. Manipulation. Transformation. Revelations. Scorpio season reminds us that not everything hidden stays hidden forever. We are also seeing renewed scrutiny of Steven Tyler following the resurfacing of controversial comments about his daughter Liv. This is not a coincidence. sometimes the consequences come later. Because People begin speaking openly. The public image no longer matches the experiences being described. And those who once felt powerless discover that their voices matter. Meanwhile, the people who were hurt have had to live with their experiences all along.
So remember ……

✨ you can change your life path
✨ you can find your faith
✨ you can ask for forgiveness

But you cannot rewrite somebody else’s experience and sometimes the consequences of your actions are part of your karma that nobody came save you from. Saturn teaches us that our actions have weight. And perhaps the greatest lesson of all is this: Don’t confuse getting away with something for getting away with it forever. The universe doesn’t need to rush. Sometimes the most powerful thing that can happen is that the people who were once silenced finally get heard.

🪐 Saturn is watching the foundations.
🦂 Scorpio is exposing what sits beneath the surface.
🔥 And the tables don’t always turn when you expect them to.