The Great Cosmic Collision in November 2025: Triple Meteor Showers, Double Planetary Retrograde, Dos and Don'ts
Forget everything you thought you knew about cosmic turbulence. November 2025 isn't just a busy month; it's a cosmic collision where three fiery meteor showers rip across the sky at the exact moment two major planets— Mercury and Jupiter—slam the brakes into a rare double retrograde . As if that wasn't enough, the Sun, the god of our identity, marches into the deep, dark waters of Scorpio to form an intense stellium with Mars and Mercury, threatening to expose every secret and unearth every buried trauma.
This is not a time for gentle reflection. It is a period of high-stakes chaos and profound transformation. The universe is setting fire to the status quo and demanding a total review of your deepest commitments. If you have been living a lie, running from a shadow, or ignoring a critical warning sign, November 2025 is the month when the truth will land like a flaming Taurid fireball.
The Triple Threat: When the Fireballs Hit
The physical spectacle of November's skies sets the perfect, dramatic stage for the astrological upheaval. We are dealing with an overlapping, relentless wave of three major meteor showers: the Southern Taurids , the Northern Taurids, and the Leonids.
The Taurids, active throughout the month and peaking around November 5th (Southern) and 11th (Northern), are famously associated with slow-moving, brilliant fireballs—meteors so bright they can briefly turn night into day. Astrologically, the Taurids radiate from Taurus, the sign of stability, money, and self-worth.
The Warning: Expect sudden, spectacular financial disruptions or abrupt changes to your sense of value and security. The fireballs are burning away any financial structure or toxic possession that is not built on a true foundation. If you’ve been ignoring a debt or a toxic relationship, the Taurids could deliver the sudden, fiery event that forces the issue.
Then comes the Leonids, peaking around November 17th. These meteors are renowned for their unrivalled speed and are capable of producing magnificent storms (though a massive storm isn’t predicted this year, their speed remains). Radiating from Leo, the sign of the ego, royalty, and passion, the Leonids inject a powerful, dramatic, and
element of self-expression.
The Danger: The speed of the Leonids will amplify the volatility of the retrogrades. Expect lightning-fast, highly emotional disagreements, or sudden, irreversible breaks from people who threaten your creative autonomy or self-identity. This is the energy of a dramatic, fiery exit.
Double Retrograde Disaster
The triple threat from the heavens converges with two major planets appearing to move backwards, creating a period of maximum systemic confusion:
1. The Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio (Starting November 10th)
The chaos begins as Mercury Retrograde stations in the philosophical sign of Sagittarius on November 10th before moving back into the intense depths of Scorpio on November 29th.
The Communication Breakdown: While in Sagittarius, Mercury’s reversal will turn global travel plans, education, legal documents, and large-scale media into a minefield of errors. Expect frustrating delays, last-minute cancellations, and explosive philosophical arguments. People will speak their "truth" (Sagittarius) without checking their facts (Mercury Rx), leading to maximum social media meltdown.
The Secret Threat (Scorpio): When Mercury retreats into Scorpio mid-month, the mood shifts from noisy chaos to silent, surgical suspicion. This reversal will drag old secrets, power imbalances, and financial debts back into the light for a painful review. Do not sign contracts, share passwords, or reveal vulnerabilities during this time—Mercury in reverse in Scorpio is the energy of a hidden agenda being activated.
2. The Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer (Starting November 11th)
Just two days after Mercury stalls, the planet of luck, expansion, and fortune, Jupiter, stations retrograde in the emotional, security-driven sign of Cancer on November 11th. Jupiter retrograde is not about bad luck; it’s about a complete withdrawal of external growth to force internal assessment.
The Emotional Collapse: Jupiter in Cancer governs our homes, family foundations, emotional security, and property. It's retrograde demands a brutal re-evaluation of where you seek true security. The financial exuberance of Jupiter is replaced by a fearful retrenchment. Avoid large property deals, major home renovations, or risky family investments.
Old, unhealed family karma will resurface, demanding that you pause and process deeply rooted emotional baggage before any true expansion can occur. The double retrograde of Mercury and Jupiter signals that all major forward momentum in personal, financial, and logistical areas will be blocked.
The Scorpio Blackout: Sun, Mars, Mercury Expose Your Shadow
The climax of November’s terror comes after the 15th, when the Sun joins Mars and the retrograde Mercury in Scorpio, creating a powerful stellium (a gathering of three or more planets).
Scorpio is the sign of the psychologist, the detective, the underworld, and the master of transformation. When three planets ignite this fixed water sign, there is a laser-like focus on power, control, death, intimacy, and shared resources.
Sun + Mars + Retrograde Mercury in Scorpio: This is the ultimate "Ring of Fire" that incinerates denial.
Mars (Action/Anger) in Scorpio: Turns action into a strategic, relentless obsession. Arguments will be less about screaming and more about deeply held grudges and tactical strikes.
Sun (Ego/Identity) in Scorpio: Your very identity becomes wrapped up in power and control. People will feel an intense need to dominate a situation or control the narrative, especially as their secrets are being exposed.
Mercury Rx (Mind/Communication) in Scorpio: The deepest, most guarded thoughts are revisited. You will find yourself obsessively thinking about what you cannot control, who betrayed you in the past, and how to regain the upper hand.
This transit creates a psychological pressure cooker. The fear of exposure becomes almost unbearable, leading to compulsive digging, paranoia, and the desperate need to either reveal a secret or crush a perceived threat before it takes you out.
How to Survive the Cosmic Collision
This November is a necessary, albeit terrifying, purge. You cannot push forward; you must dive deep.
Cancel and Review: Assume all major plans—travel, contracts, new ventures—will be delayed or flawed. Use the Jupiter and Mercury retrogrades to Rethink, Review, and Revise. Go back to old projects and perfect them, rather than launching new ones. Financial Fortification: With the Taurids hitting your money axis, tighten your budget and avoid all risky investments or impulse buys. The fireballs are a warning against material excess. Embrace the Shadow: The Scorpio Stellium demands honesty. Write down your deepest fear and the secret you are most ashamed of. You do not have to share it, but the act of naming it removes its power. This is the only way to avoid the stellium forcing the truth out in a catastrophic way.
This is not a time for gentle reflection. It is a period of high-stakes chaos and profound transformation. The universe is setting fire to the status quo and demanding a total review of your deepest commitments. If you have been living a lie, running from a shadow, or ignoring a critical warning sign, November 2025 is the month when the truth will land like a flaming Taurid fireball.
The Triple Threat: When the Fireballs Hit
The physical spectacle of November's skies sets the perfect, dramatic stage for the astrological upheaval. We are dealing with an overlapping, relentless wave of three major meteor showers: the Southern Taurids , the Northern Taurids, and the Leonids.
The Taurids, active throughout the month and peaking around November 5th (Southern) and 11th (Northern), are famously associated with slow-moving, brilliant fireballs—meteors so bright they can briefly turn night into day. Astrologically, the Taurids radiate from Taurus, the sign of stability, money, and self-worth.
The Warning: Expect sudden, spectacular financial disruptions or abrupt changes to your sense of value and security. The fireballs are burning away any financial structure or toxic possession that is not built on a true foundation. If you’ve been ignoring a debt or a toxic relationship, the Taurids could deliver the sudden, fiery event that forces the issue.
Then comes the Leonids, peaking around November 17th. These meteors are renowned for their unrivalled speed and are capable of producing magnificent storms (though a massive storm isn’t predicted this year, their speed remains). Radiating from Leo, the sign of the ego, royalty, and passion, the Leonids inject a powerful, dramatic, and
element of self-expression.
The Danger: The speed of the Leonids will amplify the volatility of the retrogrades. Expect lightning-fast, highly emotional disagreements, or sudden, irreversible breaks from people who threaten your creative autonomy or self-identity. This is the energy of a dramatic, fiery exit.
Double Retrograde Disaster
The triple threat from the heavens converges with two major planets appearing to move backwards, creating a period of maximum systemic confusion:
1. The Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio (Starting November 10th)
The chaos begins as Mercury Retrograde stations in the philosophical sign of Sagittarius on November 10th before moving back into the intense depths of Scorpio on November 29th.
The Communication Breakdown: While in Sagittarius, Mercury’s reversal will turn global travel plans, education, legal documents, and large-scale media into a minefield of errors. Expect frustrating delays, last-minute cancellations, and explosive philosophical arguments. People will speak their "truth" (Sagittarius) without checking their facts (Mercury Rx), leading to maximum social media meltdown.
The Secret Threat (Scorpio): When Mercury retreats into Scorpio mid-month, the mood shifts from noisy chaos to silent, surgical suspicion. This reversal will drag old secrets, power imbalances, and financial debts back into the light for a painful review. Do not sign contracts, share passwords, or reveal vulnerabilities during this time—Mercury in reverse in Scorpio is the energy of a hidden agenda being activated.
2. The Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer (Starting November 11th)
Just two days after Mercury stalls, the planet of luck, expansion, and fortune, Jupiter, stations retrograde in the emotional, security-driven sign of Cancer on November 11th. Jupiter retrograde is not about bad luck; it’s about a complete withdrawal of external growth to force internal assessment.
The Emotional Collapse: Jupiter in Cancer governs our homes, family foundations, emotional security, and property. It's retrograde demands a brutal re-evaluation of where you seek true security. The financial exuberance of Jupiter is replaced by a fearful retrenchment. Avoid large property deals, major home renovations, or risky family investments.
Old, unhealed family karma will resurface, demanding that you pause and process deeply rooted emotional baggage before any true expansion can occur. The double retrograde of Mercury and Jupiter signals that all major forward momentum in personal, financial, and logistical areas will be blocked.
The Scorpio Blackout: Sun, Mars, Mercury Expose Your Shadow
The climax of November’s terror comes after the 15th, when the Sun joins Mars and the retrograde Mercury in Scorpio, creating a powerful stellium (a gathering of three or more planets).
Scorpio is the sign of the psychologist, the detective, the underworld, and the master of transformation. When three planets ignite this fixed water sign, there is a laser-like focus on power, control, death, intimacy, and shared resources.
Sun + Mars + Retrograde Mercury in Scorpio: This is the ultimate "Ring of Fire" that incinerates denial.
Mars (Action/Anger) in Scorpio: Turns action into a strategic, relentless obsession. Arguments will be less about screaming and more about deeply held grudges and tactical strikes.
Sun (Ego/Identity) in Scorpio: Your very identity becomes wrapped up in power and control. People will feel an intense need to dominate a situation or control the narrative, especially as their secrets are being exposed.
Mercury Rx (Mind/Communication) in Scorpio: The deepest, most guarded thoughts are revisited. You will find yourself obsessively thinking about what you cannot control, who betrayed you in the past, and how to regain the upper hand.
This transit creates a psychological pressure cooker. The fear of exposure becomes almost unbearable, leading to compulsive digging, paranoia, and the desperate need to either reveal a secret or crush a perceived threat before it takes you out.
How to Survive the Cosmic Collision
This November is a necessary, albeit terrifying, purge. You cannot push forward; you must dive deep.
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