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The romantic fantasy comedy Wicker is now in theaters, but is it worth watching? From the trailer, it looks like a horny, sex-filled romp between Olivia Colman, who plays the Fisherwoman, and Alexander Skarsgård, the Wicker Husband. And while it may begin that way, there are deeper themes of feminism, toxic masculinity and the way women are treated in society woven throughout.

At first, we meet the Fisherwoman. She’s tired of being an outcast in her Medieval village due to her stench and unmarried status, so she commissions a Wicker Husband from the Basket Weaver. The new couple become the envy of the women in the town, not for their passionate sex (of which there’s a lot), but for how caring, helpful and sweet the Wicker Husband is towards his wife.

So, is Wicker worth watching? Entertainment writers Rebekah Manibog and Rachel Choy sat down to discuss the juicy details, whether you see the Dicker (AKA the Wicker Husband’s… parts), and how terrifying the parallels are to modern life. Mild spoilers follow.

Rachel Choy: Wicker is probably one of my favorite movies this year. I actually really, really loved it.

Rebekah Manibog: Me too.

RC: I didn’t expect to like it this much. I thought it would be fun; I like Olivia Colman. I wasn’t frothing over the Wicker Husband like everybody else online, and was surprised it was such a cute and wholesome love story.

RM: I think what I also find really funny is that everyone is obviously going off the trailer, and that really amps up the horniness. But when you actually watch the movie, it’s a bigger picture of the patriarchy and also how society sees single women.

RC: And single older women.

RM: And also a wife’s place. If you notice all the characters’ names, they don’t have names. It’s their husband’s job, and then plus wife.

RC: For example, The Baker’s Wife, The Tailor’s Wife. But it’s interesting that Olivia Colman’s character is called the Fisherwoman. She has her own job. She’s actually progressive! And it’s set in a sort of Medieval era, but weirdly, there are a lot of things that relate to the modern era. The whole Tradwife movement is happening now, and it’s very similar to the values in this movie. The men run the house, the women do whatever the men want, and they stay home and look after the man. The men don’t care about satisfying their wives. They don’t care about their wife’s happiness. This feels too close to home.

The trailer… really amps up the horniness. But when you actually watch the movie, it’s a bigger picture of the patriarchy and also how society sees single women.
Rebekah Manibog

RM: There’s so much commentary now about how shit the dating pool is. As a single woman in Sydney, I cannot escape the amount of horror stories, or like how chivalry is dead and all that. And I definitely noticed even though it was set in a medieval time, there are a lot of parallels to now.

RC: In saying that, there is still some horniness.

RM: Oh, a lot of horniness. I like how they kind of got it out of the way.

RC: Yes! He gets created, and then instantly they’re having sex, breaking the bed, and every time he moves, he’s creaking. But you don’t get a close up of his dicker.

RM: You see it from far away.

RC: I’m guessing it’s not hard.

RM: It’s implied that it’s huge, because the sound they make when they look down, and it’s huge, and apparently it’s erect. I don’t know what that looks like. I’m a child of God!

RC: And he does have nipples.

RM: Yes, he does, which Alexander Skarsgård has spoken about a lot during his press tour.

RC: And he told you about the nipples specifically.

RM: He told me about the nipples in my interview with him, and he also gifted nipples. They were also talking about letting people win nipples as well. That was fun!

RC: So it’s still sexy, but then it’s also really heartwarming. And the Wicker Husband is such a caring, perfect man. He’s everything that you would want. He’s sensitive. He does things before he’s told. He fixes the roof. He does the chores.

RM: He helps his wife, and all the other women are like, “Oh, that’s actually really sexy.”

RC: Yeah, and then the men are like, “Oh shit.”

It’s still sexy, but then it’s also really heartwarming. And the Wicker Husband is such a caring, perfect man. He’s everything that you would want. He’s sensitive. He does things before he’s told. He fixes the roof. He does the chores.
Rachel CHoy

RM: What I also find nice as well is that they’re not initially attracted to his physical being. They’re attracted because he dances with her. One of the other wives wanted to dance with him, and that’s what kind of made everyone a yearnalist, basically, because it’s the way that he treated Olivia Colman, the Fisherwoman. It wasn’t just based off him being hot.

RC: And then you see their relationship grow through the mundane things, and there’s a whole lot of other stuff that develops. There’s a major spoiler we won’t go into, but there’s a really creepy thing that happens. I feel like it’ll leave you with a lot to think about. About how women are treated, both in relationships and as single women, because the ones in relationships aren’t treated well either. It pretty much just sucks to be a woman. Yeah, and when you think about toxic masculinity, what that does and how that ruins relationships. And also women that uphold the patriarchy. The Tailor’s Wife really upholds it and is threatened by anything that will disturb the current status quo.

RM: She resents it because she’s stuck in there. She’s kind of also the monarch, I would say, of the village.

RC: It’s what Olivia Rodrigo says in her song, If they do it to them, they’ll do it to you. You might be the cream of the crop of the women, or whatever, but you’re still at the bottom of the pile when it comes to men. So shouldn’t you all get together and revolt?

RM: And it’s also shown in that scene when the Tailor’s Wife sews a man up after an accident. But the male town doctor is thanked, not her. And also, it’s very on the nose, the first bride we see wears a collar.

RC: Oh my god, yes, the collar around her neck! They’re like animals.

RM: Exactly, and the fisherwoman was the only one who didn’t wear a collar at her wedding. And then look, she’s in the best relationship.

RC: I feel it’s a film that we can learn from. I think people should watch it, even if they’re just watching it for the horniness. You’ll also get something else out of it. And if you think it’s weird that people are falling in love with a wicker man, there’s more to the movie than that. I think it’s worth watching. I really loved it.

RM: I think so, especially if you are an older single lady.

RC: Or in a toxic relationship. It might make you think.

RM: Oh, and please don’t try anything with wicker.

RC: Yeah, don’t insert that. Even though wood gets bigger when it’s wet.

RM: Oh my god, does it?

RC: It expands. I’ll leave you with that.

This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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We are heading to the cottage for Heated Rivalry Season 2, Season 3 and even a movie! The Crave Canada turned HBO Max smash hit was renewed for a second season after becoming extremely popular, with Connor Storrie returning as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander. After it was picked up by HBO, the queer hockey romance had audiences swooning all around the world. It kick-started both young actors’ careers, who went on to present an award at the Golden Globes. To put it simply, Williams, Storrie and Heated Rivalry have become global phenomenons.

We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Heated Rivalry Season 2, including the potential release date, what the showrunner has teased, the plot and more. Plus, there’s some more information about Season 3 and the movie. Grab your hockey stick, it’s time to hit the ice.

When will Heated Rivalry Season 2 be released?

According to Deadline, Heated Rivalry Season 2 will be released around April 2027.

What do we know about Heated Rivalry Season 3 and the movie?

Deadline claims that Season 2 and Season 3 are being filmed back-to-back, and will wrap at the end of November or at the start of December. The movie will center around Scott and Kip, played by Francois Arnaud and Robbie G.K., but Ilya and Shane will not make an appearance. It’s said to be a Christmas special or holiday-themed.

What is the plot of Heated Rivalry Season 2?

Heated Rivalry Season 2 will be based on Rachel Reid’s books The Long Game and Role Model.

In The Long Game book, Ilya and Shane are still mostly a closeted couple, apart from a handful of friends and Shane’s family members. While Shane is now out and proud to his teammates, Ilya has to stay in the closet to keep their romance a secret. It wears on him, and the couple start to face some real challenges.

Role Model focuses on Troy Barrett, a closeted gay player for Ottawa. He’s mentored by Ilya and Wyatt Hayes, and starts to get close to openly out social media manager Harris Drover. Perhaps Troy and Harris will have their own standalone episode!

Where can you watch Heated Rivalry Season 2?

Heated Rivalry Season 2 will be streaming on HBO Max. While you wait for the next season to drop, you can rewatch Heated Rivalry Season 1.

What has the showrunner said about Heated Rivalry Season 2?

Showrunner Jacob Tierney is back for Heated Rivalry Season 2 and has written the script. During a panel at BookCon in New York, he said this season will delve into “serious territory” when it comes to Shane and Ilya’s relationship.

“A lot of the initial — there’s still lots of flirting and lots of sex — but this kind of danger, this kind of hotel-room-adolescent-sex stuff is largely gone. And so it presents really new challenges,” Tierney said. “Obviously, parts of Role Model are going to be in [Season 2], to the great surprise of absolutely nobody. But Ilya and Shane are the heartbeat of this series, of my show. It’s always going to be about Ilya and Shane, that is what is the trajectory that runs through it as their world expands.”

Who is in the Heated Rivalry Season 2 cast?

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be returning. François Arnaud as Scott Hunter and Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady will also be back. Plus, a slew of new cast members and the characters they are playing were announced this fall. Charlie Gillespie will be playing closeted hockey forward Troy Barrett and Justice Smith will be playing social media manager Harris Drover. Newcomers to the cast also announced: Fabian Salah, Ryan Price, Milla Jovovich, Emily Hampshire, Luca Haas, Robert Naylor, Paul Gross, Sabrina Jalees, Kevin Zegers, and Priyanka.

Is there a trailer?

Not yet! Since the Heated Rivalry Season 2 and 3 news is just rolling in and production hasn’t even wrapped yet. You can, however, watch the announcement below.

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As more information about Heated Rivalry Season 2 drops, we’ll make sure to update this article. So bookmark it, and get ready to return to the cottage.

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Cosmic beings, this may be the most exciting week of November, and after weeks of retrograde reflection, the cosmos is finally giving us something to celebrate! The week begins with a powerful Scorpio New Moon in the early hours of November 9th, kick-starting a six-month chapter of profound transformation and renewal. This is one of the most emotionally significant New Moons of the year, inviting us to get radically honest about what we’re ready to change and who we’re becoming in the process. With Scorpio’s traditional ruler Mars in passionate Leo and its modern ruler Pluto in innovative Aquarius, there’s a fiery, intellectual edge to this lunation that encourages us to blend intuition with action. The intentions we set over the next ten days could deeply influence the direction of the next six months, so dream boldly, own your power, and be willing to take the first steps toward what you want.

Then, on November 13th, we receive a double cosmic blessing as Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio and Venus ends its retrograde in Libra. Hallelujah! After weeks of crossed wires, relationship revelations, financial delays, and perhaps a few unsolicited trips down memory lane, we can finally start making sense of everything we’ve experienced. Mercury retrograde may have exposed conversations we needed to revisit or truths we’d been avoiding, while Venus retrograde pushed us to reconsider what we value, how we love, and where our energy is being reciprocated. Now, with Mercury moving forward in Scorpio and Venus moving forward in Libra, we can use those insights to make clearer decisions, repair connections where there’s mutual willingness, and move on from situations that have run their course. We’ve spent weeks figuring out what needs to change. Now we get to do something about it.

Read your horoscopes for your Sun and Rising signs for the most in-depth forecast.

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Aries Sun & Rising:

Aries, your next financial breakthrough could come from thinking beyond what you can accomplish on your own. The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th activates your investments and wealth-building realm, opening a six-month chapter of financial transformation. You may feel inspired to explore a business partnership, apply for funding, or develop a strategy for creating long-term financial security. With your ruling planet Mars in Leo energizing your creativity, an idea you’re passionate about could become an unexpected source of income. Think about the resources, expertise, or support you could leverage to bring your vision to life. There’s power in knowing when to collaborate, Aries.

On November 13th, Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, helping you make progress with financial applications, contracts, or negotiations that have required extra patience. You may finally receive information about an investment, insurance matter, or shared financial obligation that’s been difficult to sort out. Meanwhile, Venus direct in Libra brings renewed momentum to your partnership realm. If you’ve been reconsidering a romantic or professional commitment, you may feel more confident about what you want moving forward. The second half of November could be especially promising for agreements that benefit everyone involved, so pay attention to who shares your vision.

Taurus Sun & Rising:

Taurus, two heads may be better than one, especially when it comes to your biggest ambitions. The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th activates your partnership and collaboration zone, launching a six-month chapter that could introduce important new alliances into your life. Perhaps you’re ready to find a business partner, work with a mentor, or team up with someone whose skills complement your own. With Mars in Leo energizing your home and family realm, you may also be considering a joint investment in property or a project involving relatives. Think about what you could create with the right person by your side, Taurus. An exciting partnership could open doors you hadn’t previously considered.

Then November 13th brings a welcome turning point as Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, helping you finalize agreements, revisit proposals, or clarify expectations with someone you’re working closely with. A connection that seemed uncertain may finally start taking shape. Your ruling planet Venus also ends its retrograde in Libra, bringing fresh energy to your work, wellness, and daily-routine realm. If you’ve been questioning your professional environment or how much time you’re dedicating to other people’s priorities, you may feel ready to make some changes. Your schedule should leave room for your own ambitions, Taurus, and this is a promising time to create that balance.

Gemini Sun & Rising:

Gemini, what if your next career breakthrough came from completely reimagining how you work? The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th activates your productivity and wellness realm, launching a six-month chapter of professional and lifestyle improvements. You may feel inspired to transition into a new role, develop a specialized skill, or explore technology that could make your work more efficient. With Mars in Leo energizing your communication and learning zone, opportunities involving writing, teaching, marketing, or digital media could be especially appealing. Think about what your ideal workday would look like and which changes could bring you closer to experiencing it.

On November 13th, your ruling planet Mercury finally ends its retrograde in Scorpio, helping you move forward with job applications, workplace negotiations, or projects that have been stuck in revision mode. You may receive useful feedback from a supervisor or discover a more effective way to manage your responsibilities. Meanwhile, Venus direct in Libra brings a refreshing boost to your creativity, pleasure, and self-expression zone. A hobby or artistic project you’ve neglected could suddenly feel exciting again, and you may even discover an opportunity to share it with a wider audience. There’s room for both professional success and personal enjoyment in your next chapter, Gemini. Make space for both.

Cancer Sun & Rising:

Cancer, that creative idea you’ve been sitting on deserves a bigger stage. The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th activates your creativity, fame, fate, and self-expression zone, opening a six-month chapter where your talents could take you further than you imagined. Whether you’ve been considering launching a passion project, sharing your work publicly, or turning a hobby into a business, this lunation encourages you to take your gifts seriously. With Mars in Leo energizing your income realm, there’s also potential to connect your creativity with greater financial independence. Think about what you’d love to have created or accomplished by next spring, and give yourself permission to be ambitious about it.

On November 13th, Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, making it easier to pitch ideas, revisit creative collaborations, or finally get feedback on something you’ve been developing. A project that lost momentum could find its spark again. Meanwhile, Venus ends its retrograde in Libra, bringing greater clarity to home and family matters. If you’ve been weighing a move, negotiating household arrangements, or trying to make your living environment more comfortable, you may feel ready to settle on a direction. Your private life and creative ambitions can support each other, Cancer, and this week helps you figure out how.

Leo Sun & Rising:

Leo, your home may be ready for an upgrade, and we’re talking about more than a new couch. The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th begins a six-month chapter of transformation involving your living situation, family, and sense of belonging. You could be preparing to relocate, considering homeownership, or thinking seriously about how you want your household to function. With Mars in your sign, you’re feeling more motivated to take charge of these decisions, while Pluto in Aquarius brings important questions about partnership and shared responsibilities into the picture. What kind of home would make your everyday life easier, happier, and more aligned with your future plans?

Then November 13th brings relief as Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, helping stalled housing decisions, family logistics, or property-related paperwork move forward. You may finally receive information that makes your next steps easier to plan. Venus also ends its retrograde in Libra, bringing renewed momentum to your communication, learning, and immediate environment. An application, writing project, or conversation you’ve been revisiting could start gaining traction. You may also feel more inspired to explore your neighborhood or connect with people who can oﬀer useful advice. Sometimes the right information arrives just when you’re ready to put it to use, Leo.

Virgo Sun & Rising:

Virgo, you could be sitting on an idea that’s worth sharing with a much bigger audience. The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th activates your communication, writing, and learning realm, opening a six-month chapter of intellectual growth. Perhaps you’re ready to launch a newsletter, start a podcast, learn a language, or develop an expertise that could open professional doors. With Mars in Leo moving through your behind-the-scenes zone, some of your best work may begin privately, while you’re researching, experimenting, and figuring out what you want to say. You have time to develop your voice, but don’t underestimate how far one well-executed idea could take you.

On November 13th, your ruling planet Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, helping you move forward with submissions, presentations, contracts, or educational plans that have required multiple revisions. You may finally feel ready to send something out into the world after weeks of fine-tuning it. Meanwhile, Venus direct in Libra brings welcome clarity to your finances and earning potential. If you’ve been reconsidering your pricing, negotiating payment, or evaluating the financial value of a skill, you could feel better equipped to advocate for yourself. Your knowledge has value, and the second half of November is a good time to start treating it that way.

Libra Sun & Rising:

Libra, what if the next six months completely transformed your relationship with money and your sense of self-worth? The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th activates your income, security, and abundance zone, encouraging you to set intentions around the kind of financial freedom you want to create. With Mars in Leo energizing your friendship and future-goals realm, a collaboration or connection within your network could help you see new possibilities for building wealth. Think about what you want your financial life to look like by next spring, including how much you want to earn, save, or invest. The more specific you get about your goals, the easier it’ll be to recognize opportunities that can help you achieve them.

Then November 13th brings a major turning point as your ruling planet Venus finally ends its retrograde in your sign, alongside Mercury ending its retrograde in Scorpio. If the past several weeks have felt like one long identity crisis, you may be more than ready to come up for air! Venus direct can help restore your confidence in your appearance, relationships, and personal direction, especially if you’ve been questioning decisions you once felt certain about. Meanwhile, Mercury direct in your financial realm could bring clarity to delayed payments, negotiations, or important money conversations. Give yourself credit for the ways you’ve grown through this retrograde season, Libra. You’re entering the second half of November with a stronger sense of who you are and what you’re worth.

Scorpio Sun & Rising:

Scorpio, your solar return season’s getting increasingly better. Your annual New Moon arrives on November 9th, and this one has “fresh start” written all over it. Think of yourself as emerging from a chrysalis, with the next six months offering you the chance to spread your wings in ways you may have only dreamed about until now. This New Moon in your sign is ideal for setting intentions around your identity, confidence, appearance, and the experiences you want to invite into your life. With Mars in Leo activating your career and public-image realm and Pluto in Aquarius transforming your home and family zone, you may feel inspired to reinvent both your public persona and your private world. Let yourself get excited about what’s possible, Scorpio. You’ve done plenty of reflecting lately, and now you get to start creating.

Then November 13th brings another reason to celebrate as Mercury finally ends its retrograde in your sign, while Venus ends hers in Libra. Mercury direct can help you regain momentum with personal projects, important decisions, or conversations you’ve been postponing. You may find that people are more receptive to your ideas or that expressing yourself feels easier after weeks of second-guessing. Meanwhile, Venus direct in your solitude and spirituality realm could bring a welcome sense of inner peace, especially if you’ve been processing complicated feelings about someone from your past. You may realize that a situation you once obsessed over simply doesn’t occupy as much space in your mind anymore. Enjoy that freedom, Scorpio. Your birthday season deserves to feel like a celebration of everything you’re becoming.

Sagittarius Sun & Rising:

Sag, what if some of your biggest breakthroughs over the next six months happen when nobody’s watching? The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th activates your solitude, spirituality, and behind-the-scenes realm, making this a powerful time to nurture ideas that aren’t quite ready for the spotlight. You may feel inspired to work privately on a creative project, explore a spiritual practice, or make plans for a personal reinvention that you’ll reveal when the timing feels right. With Mars in fellow Fire sign Leo energizing your travel and expansion zone, your imagination may be running wild with possibilities. Give yourself permission to experiment without needing immediate feedback or approval.

On November 13th, Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, helping you gain clarity about plans or decisions you’ve been considering. You may finally connect the dots on an idea that seemed too complicated a few weeks ago or find a more practical way to bring it to life. Meanwhile, Venus direct in Libra brings renewed energy to your friendships, collaborations, and social life. An invitation, introduction, or opportunity to reconnect with someone could lead to something promising, especially if you’ve been craving more inspiring company. With your birthday season beginning next week, Sag, you may feel your enthusiasm returning in full force. Enjoy the anticipation, and start making room in your calendar for the adventures ahead.

Capricorn Sun & Rising:

Capricorn, what if the right people could help you accomplish in six months what you’ve been trying to do alone for years? The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th activates your friendship, community, and future-goals realm, opening a powerful chapter for collaboration and collective success. You may feel inspired to join an organization, build a stronger professional network, or turn a shared vision into something tangible. With Mars in Leo energizing your shared-resources zone, conversations about funding, investments, or pooling resources could become especially relevant. Think about the kind of support system your next big goal actually requires, and be willing to let others contribute.

On November 13th, Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, making it easier to coordinate group projects, finalize plans with collaborators, or reconnect with contacts who went quiet. Meanwhile, Venus direct in Libra brings welcome momentum to your career and public image. A professional relationship that felt strained may improve, or you could gain a clearer understanding of how to position yourself for an opportunity you’ve been pursuing. You may find that someone who previously overlooked your work is suddenly paying attention. Stay open to conversations that could lead somewhere promising.

Aquarius Sun & Rising:

Aquarius, your next career move could change how people see you, and more importantly, how you see yourself. The Scorpio New Moon on November 9th illuminates your career, reputation, and legacy zone, launching a six-month period of professional reinvention. You may feel ready to pursue a leadership position, launch a business, or take your expertise into an entirely new field. With Mars in Leo activating your partnership realm, an important collaborator, client, or romantic partner could influence the direction you choose. This is a powerful moment to consider what you want your name associated with and which opportunities deserve your full commitment.

Then November 13th brings relief as Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, helping stalled professional negotiations, applications, or decisions involving authority figures gain traction. If you’ve been waiting for feedback or clarification about a project, you may finally get some answers. Venus also ends its retrograde in Libra, bringing fresh perspective to your travel, education, and publishing realm. A delayed trip, academic application, or international opportunity could become easier to navigate. You may realize that expanding your skills or exploring a different environment is exactly what your professional growth requires.

Pisces Sun & Rising:

Pisces, your world is about to get bigger, and the Scorpio New Moon on November 9th wants you to be intentional about where you go next. This lunation activates your travel, publishing, and spiritual expansion zone, opening a six-month chapter of discovery. Perhaps you’re considering relocating, pursuing a qualification, sharing your work with a wider audience, or exploring a culture that’s always fascinated you. With Mars in Leo energizing your daily-routine realm, the challenge is finding practical ways to make room for these experiences. Start researching the logistics, costs, and commitments involved. A dream becomes much more exciting when you can see a realistic path toward it.

On November 13th, Mercury ends its retrograde in Scorpio, bringing greater clarity to travel arrangements, educational paperwork, or publishing matters that have been delayed. You may receive news from someone abroad or finally feel ready to commit to a direction you’ve been researching. Meanwhile, Venus direct in Libra helps untangle questions involving shared finances, loans, or financial support from others. If money has been a deciding factor in your plans, you may have a better understanding of what’s available and what still needs to be arranged. There’s plenty to look forward to, Pisces, and this week can help you move from possibility to preparation.

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R29 babes, November begins with a much-needed cosmic breather. With no major planetary shifts this week, we have room to recalibrate while Mercury retrograde in Scorpio and Venus retrograde in Libra continue encouraging us to review our relationships, finances, and emotional patterns. The Scorpio New Moon arrives November 9th, so consider this week your chance to get grounded before the momentum picks up. We start with the Moon in Leo joining forces with Mars and Jupiter, boosting our confidence and reminding us to align our actions with our bigger vision. Less talking about it, more being about it.

On November 3rd, the moon enters Virgo for two and a half days, helping us get down to the nitty-gritty of what needs to be handled. This is the perfect time to tackle your to-do list, organize your budget, clean up your environment, or address the responsibilities that have been piling up while you’ve been busy processing life’s bigger questions. Sure, it may not be the sexiest cosmic energy, but sometimes paying that overdue bill or finally sending that email can feel just as satisfying as a major breakthrough. The trick is to avoid filling your schedule with busywork just so you can feel productive. Ask yourself which tasks will genuinely move the needle toward the goals you’re setting for November, and give those your attention first.

Then, from November 5th through much of the 7th, the moon moves through Libra, bringing out our more social, flirtatious, and pleasure-seeking sides. After a few days of Virgo-inspired productivity, you may feel ready to dress up, spend time with friends, go on a date, browse your favorite shops, or simply surround yourself with beautiful things. With Venus retrograde in Libra, you might even find yourself rediscovering pleasures, places, or connections that once made you feel especially good. Just be mindful of impulsive spending or romantic decisions you haven’t fully thought through. This week is a reminder that even during Scorpio and retrograde season we’re allowed to lighten up and enjoy being alive. Follow the moon’s rhythm this week: dream boldly, handle your business, and give yourself something to smile about.

Read your horoscopes for your Sun and Rising signs for the most in-depth forecast.

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Aries Sun & Rising:

Aries, November begins with the Last Quarter Moon in Leo activating your romance, fame, and inner-child healing zone. A week after the Taurus Full Moon brought revelations about your money and self-worth, you may be realizing that certain pleasures, passions, or relationships deserve more of your energy, while others have become expensive distractions. Leo energy encourages you to take pride in your talents and remember what makes you feel alive. If you’ve been waiting for external validation before pursuing something you love, this lunation could help you release that hesitation. Your happiness deserves to be part of your game plan, too.

On November 3rd, the moon enters Virgo, bringing your attention to work, wellness, and the little habits that keep your life running smoothly. You may feel motivated to get organized, catch up on appointments, or make your schedule more manageable. Then, as the moon enters Libra on the 5th, your relationships take center stage. With Venus retrograde still unfolding in this part of your chart, a conversation with a partner or close friend could help you understand where more balance is needed. Handle your responsibilities early in the week so you can actually enjoy connecting with people this weekend.

Taurus Sun & Rising:

Taurus, the Last Quarter Moon in Leo on November 1st draws your attention toward home and the emotional foundation you’re building for yourself. After last week’s Full Moon in your sign brought certain personal revelations to the surface, you may feel ready to make changes in your private life that reflect how much you’ve grown. Perhaps your living space needs a refresh, a family dynamic needs healthier boundaries, or you’ve simply outgrown the expectation that you should always be available to everyone. Leo energy encourages you to take ownership of your happiness. You deserve a space where you can fully be yourself, without feeling like you’re constantly performing for others.

By November 3rd, the Virgo Moon lights up your romance, creativity, and pleasure zone, making the middle of the week ideal for enjoying the little things that make life sweet. You could feel inspired to revisit a creative hobby, plan a date, or spend quality time with your children or loved ones. Then the Libra Moon arrives on the 5th, shifting your focus toward wellness and daily routines. Since your ruling planet Venus is still retrograde in Libra, pay attention to which habits genuinely make your life easier and which ones you’ve maintained out of obligation. A little more balance in your schedule could make your weekend feel surprisingly restorative.

Gemini Sun & Rising:

Gemini, November kicks off with the Last Quarter Moon in Leo activating your communication zone and immediate environment. A week after the Taurus Full Moon illuminated your subconscious and brought hidden emotions to the surface, you may finally be ready to put some of those revelations into words. Perhaps there’s a conversation you’ve been rehearsing in your head, an idea you’ve been sitting on, or a belief about yourself that you’re ready to challenge. Leo energy encourages you to speak with confidence, while the waning moon helps you release the need to explain yourself to everyone. Sometimes saying less, but meaning every word, is the real power move.

On November 3rd, the moon enters Virgo, bringing your attention toward home, family, and getting your personal environment in order. You may feel like decluttering, handling household responsibilities, or spending more time in your own company. But by the 5th, the Libra Moon activates your romance, creativity, and pleasure zone, and suddenly staying home folding laundry may sound a lot less appealing. With Venus retrograde here, an old crush, creative passion, or favorite pastime could catch your attention again. Enjoy the nostalgia without feeling pressured to recreate the past. This weekend is about remembering what makes you happy and giving yourself permission to have a little fun.

Cancer Sun & Rising:

Cancer, November begins with you being ready to secure the bag, but the Last Quarter Moon in Leo on the 1st may have you reconsidering what you’re spending it on. After last week’s Taurus Full Moon brought revelations about your friendships, community, and future goals, you may be realizing that some of your financial priorities need to shift. Perhaps you’ve been investing too much money into keeping up socially, or you’re ready to put more resources toward a dream that actually excites you. Leo energy encourages you to recognize your talents and stop undervaluing what you bring to the table. This is a great time to release spending habits or scarcity mindsets that have been holding you back.

On November 3rd, the moon enters Virgo, activating your communication zone. You may feel inspired to catch up on emails, organize your thoughts, or finally have a conversation you’ve been putting off. Then the Libra Moon arrives on the 5th, shifting your attention toward home, family, and your emotional well-being. With Venus still retrograde in Libra, you may feel more nostalgic than usual or find yourself revisiting a family matter that needs some tenderness. Keep your weekend plans flexible, Cancer. A cozy evening at home, a home-cooked meal, or quality time with people who make you feel safe could be exactly what you need.

Leo Sun & Rising:

Leo, are you ready to stop carrying around a version of yourself that you’ve already outgrown? The Last Quarter Moon in your sign on November 1st encourages you to release outdated expectations about who you should be and how others perceive you. Last week’s Taurus Full Moon may have brought a professional milestone or a realization about your career direction, and now you’re being asked to consider how that evolution is changing you personally. Perhaps you’ve been putting pressure on yourself to maintain a certain image, even when it no longer feels authentic. Give yourself permission to change your mind, your appearance, or your priorities. You don’t owe anyone a permanent version of yourself.

By November 3rd, the Virgo Moon turns your attention toward money, security, and self-worth, making the middle of the week ideal for reviewing your budget, organizing your finances, or getting clearer about what your work is worth. Then the Libra Moon arrives on the 5th, bringing a more social and communicative energy into your weekend. You may feel inspired to reconnect with siblings, catch up with friends, or explore your neighborhood. With Venus retrograde in Libra, an old conversation or connection could resurface, but you don’t have to respond to every message just because someone remembers your number. Choose the exchanges that actually leave you feeling good.

Virgo Sun & Rising:

Virgo, your mind may have approximately 37 tabs open as November begins, and the Last Quarter Moon in Leo wants you to close a few. This lunation activates your spirituality, solitude, and subconscious realm, encouraging you to release mental clutter and emotional baggage that’s been quietly draining your energy. Last week’s Taurus Full Moon may have brought a breakthrough involving travel, education, or your bigger vision for the future, and now you need some space to process what that means. You may feel more introspective, sensitive, or aware of old fears that tend to surface whenever you’re preparing for a new chapter. Give yourself permission to unplug and let your imagination wander without needing to turn every thought into a plan.

Then on November 3rd, the moon enters your sign, and you may feel your motivation returning almost overnight. This is your opportunity to prioritize your personal needs, refresh your appearance, or tackle something you’ve been putting off. By the 5th, the Libra Moon shifts your focus toward money and self-worth, making the weekend a good time to review your spending and enjoy a few affordable pleasures. With Venus retrograde in Libra, you may be reconsidering what you value and whether certain purchases are actually worth it. Treat yourself if you feel inspired, Virgo, but remember that a little financial breathing room can be its own form of luxury.

Libra Sun & Rising:

Libra, how much longer are you going to let other people’s expectations dictate your dreams? The Last Quarter Moon in Leo on November 1st activates your friendship, community, and future-goals zone, encouraging you to reconsider which connections and ambitions still feel aligned with who you’re becoming. Last week’s Taurus Full Moon may have brought revelations about intimacy, trust, or shared finances, and now you’re seeing how those realizations affect the people you want in your corner. Perhaps you’ve been staying loyal to a social circle you’ve outgrown, or putting a personal dream on hold because nobody else seems to understand it. Leo energy encourages you to take pride in your individuality and trust that the right people will appreciate your vision, even if they don’t fully understand it yet.

On November 3rd, the moon enters Virgo, activating your solitude and spirituality realm. You may crave more privacy, rest, or time away from the group chat to process everything that’s been happening lately. Then, on the 5th, the moon enters your sign, bringing a welcome boost of confidence, charm, and emotional clarity. With your ruling planet Venus still retrograde in Libra, you may feel inspired to revisit your personal style, reconnect with an old passion, or simply spend more time doing things that make you feel beautiful and appreciated. Plan something enjoyable for yourself this weekend, Libra. Your happiness deserves some attention, too.

Scorpio Sun & Rising:

Scorpio, your birthday season is officially underway, but are you still chasing a version of success that you’ve already outgrown? The Last Quarter Moon in Leo on November 1st illuminates your career and public-image zone, encouraging you to release professional pressures or expectations that no longer reflect your priorities. Perhaps you’ve been trying to prove yourself to someone whose approval no longer matters, or you’re realizing that a certain career path has lost its appeal. With the sun in your sign, you have every reason to feel excited about your next chapter. Let this lunation help you clear space for the opportunities that genuinely deserve your energy.

By November 3rd, the Virgo Moon activates your friendship, community, and future goals realm, making the middle of the week ideal for reconnecting with supportive people or getting organized around a long-term dream. Then the Libra Moon arrives on the 5th, drawing you into a more introspective mood as it moves through your solitude and spirituality zone. With Venus retrograde here, you may find yourself revisiting memories, old attachments, or emotions you’ve been privately processing. Give yourself permission to slow down this weekend, Scorpio. Your birthday season doesn’t have to be one nonstop celebration. Sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is a little peace, a good night’s sleep, and freedom from unnecessary drama.

Sagittarius Sun & Rising:

Sag, your next adventure is calling, but first you may need to stop carrying around beliefs that belong to an older version of yourself. The Last Quarter Moon in Leo on November 1st activates your travel, education, spirituality, and expansion realm, encouraging you to release limiting perspectives that have been keeping your world smaller than it needs to be. Last week’s Taurus Full Moon may have revealed where your work, health, or daily routines need adjusting, and now you’re seeing how those changes could create more freedom in your life. Perhaps a dream you’ve been postponing suddenly feels possible, or you’re realizing that a certain path no longer excites you. With your birthday season approaching, this is a powerful time to question what you’ve been telling yourself is realistic. You might be ready for more than you’ve been allowing yourself to imagine.

On November 3rd, the Virgo Moon lights up your career and reputation zone, helping you channel that inspiration into practical professional moves. You may feel motivated to organize a project, follow up on an opportunity, or get serious about a goal you’d like to accomplish before your birthday. Then the Libra Moon arrives on the 5th, shifting your attention toward friendship, community, and social connections. With Venus retrograde in Libra, an old friend or former collaborator could resurface, or you may feel inspired to reconnect with people you’ve missed. Enjoy the social energy this weekend, Sag, but be selective about where you invest your time. Your next chapter deserves a circle that genuinely wants to see you thrive.

Capricorn Sun & Rising:

Capricorn, November begins with the Last Quarter Moon in Leo asking you to loosen your grip on something you’ve been trying to control. This lunation activates your intimacy and transformation zone, bringing up questions around trust, emotional vulnerability, and financial obligations. Last week’s Taurus Full Moon may have revealed something important about your romantic life or creative passions, and now you’re considering what you’re willing to invest in those areas. If a financial agreement or emotional attachment has become one-sided, this is a good time to reconsider its terms. You can be deeply committed to someone without taking responsibility for everything they carry.

On November 3rd, the Virgo Moon shifts your attention toward travel, education, and bigger-picture plans. You may feel motivated to research a destination, revisit a course you’ve been considering, or map out your next professional move. Then the Libra Moon arrives on the 5th, illuminating your career and public image. With Venus retrograde in this part of your chart, an old professional opportunity or unfinished project could resurface. Take the weekend to assess whether it still aligns with your ambitions before committing to anything. Your definition of success may have changed considerably since you first pursued it.

Aquarius Sun & Rising:

Aquarius, who’s meeting you halfway these days? The Last Quarter Moon in Leo on November 1st activates your partnership realm, encouraging you to release relationship expectations that have become unrealistic or exhausting. Last week’s Taurus Full Moon may have brought a turning point involving home, family, or your emotional security, and now you’re noticing how your closest relationships contribute to that sense of stability. Perhaps you’ve been accommodating someone’s needs at the expense of your own, or expecting a partner to understand feelings you haven’t clearly expressed. This lunation favors honest conversations and a willingness to let old dynamics evolve.

By November 3rd, the Virgo Moon brings your attention to shared finances, intimacy, and practical agreements. It’s a useful time to review expenses, settle an outstanding obligation, or clarify responsibilities with someone you trust. Then the Libra Moon arrives on the 5th, activating your travel, education, and expansion zone. With Venus retrograde here, you may find yourself reconsidering a trip, reconnecting with an old mentor, or revisiting a subject that once fascinated you. Give yourself something intellectually stimulating to look forward to this weekend, Aquarius. A change of scenery or perspective could be exactly what you need.

Pisces Sun & Rising:

Pisces, that never-ending to-do list isn’t going to complete itself, but does everything on it actually need your attention? The Last Quarter Moon in Leo on November 1st activates your work, health, and daily-routine zone, encouraging you to eliminate habits and responsibilities that are making life unnecessarily complicated. Last week’s Taurus Full Moon may have brought clarity through an important conversation or realization, and now it’s time to apply what you’ve learned. Perhaps you’ve been saying yes to too many requests, neglecting your own appointments, or maintaining a routine that leaves you exhausted. Leo energy encourages you to take pride in how you care for yourself, including knowing when to delegate or decline.

On November 3rd, the Virgo Moon illuminates your partnership realm, making the middle of the week ideal for discussing expectations, dividing responsibilities, or spending quality time with someone important. Then the Libra Moon arrives on the 5th, shifting your attention toward intimacy, shared finances, and emotional trust. With Venus retrograde in this part of your chart, an unresolved money matter or relationship concern may deserve another conversation. Keep things transparent, especially when it comes to shared expenses or commitments. By the weekend, you’ll have a better sense of where cooperation is making your life easier and where clearer boundaries are needed.

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On October 26th, right after midnight on the eastern border, the Full Moon in Taurus appears. October’s Hunter’s Moon (also known as the Travel or Falling Leaves Moon) brightly illuminates the sky, revealing all that is hidden. With Samhain and Halloween less than a week after the lunation, this is an especially sensitive time; the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is thin, offering moments of heightened intuition. The Hunter’s Moon offers a chance to see in the dark as we shed our past and negative habits to work toward a better present and future.

Traditionally, the Hunter’s Moon is a time when people would forage for food and track their prey to ensure nourishment in the colder months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the middle of fall, urging us to work harder to provide for those we care about and wish to protect. This year, the Hunter’s Moon is in the sign of Taurus, exalting the lunar demand for security and indulgence. Not only do we want to build a strong foundation, but we also to have our cake and eat it, too. Nothing is too good for us, and we demand the best of the best. Why not? We deserve it!

The intensity of Pluto in Aquarius, forming a T-square with the sun in Scorpio and the moon in Taurus, isn’t lost on us. The infamous Scorpio stingers may come out as a defense to safeguard our hearts. Hope for transformation and group growth exists if we are willing to access the higher vibration of these planets. However, most of us may not be able to be as levelheaded. When we feel as though others are attacking us right now, we may react fiercely and provocatively, striking back and asserting our feelings. The Scorpion’s poisonous appendages may come out, causing us to use our words to hurt others. As much as we deflect our pain, it won’t help, except for momentary vindication, which is why it’s best to try to mend offenses and build a better dynamic instead.

Luckily, the moon in Taurus aims to give us a softer edge and a calmer approach, and to help us understand that the people in our lives are loyal; conversely, the caveat is that our stubbornness may cause us to dig our heels in the mud when we are pushed to the limit; we are going to scuffle and hustle. Still, the quarrel will be cathartic in the end; the Full Moon in Taurus doesn’t want to end relationships, but enhance them. Keep that in mind before saying things we may regret. Do not take the drama to the extreme.

At this juncture, Venus (the planetary ruler of Taurus, the sign of the Full Moon) is retrograde in Libra (Venus backed up into the air sign on October 25th). Venus retrograde in Libra offers a combustible window of passion — our patience will be tested. The incessant need to partner with others puts pressure on both the other person and us. We might overlook their flaws to keep a commitment going, even though we criticize their behavior. Being kind and compassionate to our partners is essential if forging a relationship is on the horizon. We may also be thirsty for extra attention. There is nothing wrong with requiring affection.

Simultaneously, Mercury is moonwalking in Scorpio (the backslide officially began on October 24th). Revelations from the past will surface as the skeletons we buried deep in our consciousness come out. The reason is that Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is seeking to uncover the truth, and combined with the Full Moon, it offers an opportunity for us to tell those we are close to about our misfortune, insecurities, and emotional states, as we purge ourselves of what we felt was taboo in an effort to be understood.

Letting go of our old beliefs and invigorating our auras with newness isn’t something that comes easily. But we can shape and tend to who we are and what we value — and seek refuge in the tender arms of a friend, family member, or partner who supports us in these trying times.

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