Madame Miranda posts were written by M. Davis McAfee. They are based on M. Davis McAfee’s explanations for each star sign and on the position of celestial bodies as mapped by theplanetstoday.com. We appreciate the ability to self-reflect through astrology, but our horoscopes serve entertainment purposes only.
Mars will begin its retrograde period under Gemini, the 9th House of Philosophy, on Wednesday, November 2nd. This fiery planet’s retrograde causes energy to drop, motivation to stutter, and progress slows down. The planet is located in a tension square with Jupiter and Neptune retrogrades. This will likely have an impact on our thinking, luck and creativity.
How might it look for your sign today?
Sometimes, fighting back against a lull can feel like you’re sinking further into quicksand. Try the quicksand method. It will be easier to bounce back when the right time comes if you stay calm.
Taurus, self-esteem and self respect go hand-in-hand. And the less you respect your ambitions and needs, the less good you’ll feel about yourself. It’s time to take yourself off the back burner and into the spotlight.
Motivation flows and ebbs just like waves on the shore. Do not let this temporary respite demoralize you. You will have the time to move on. The stars tell you to slow down for now.
Even the most painful lessons can often be the most instructive. It might be difficult to concentrate in the midsts of conflict. However, try to find a silver lining whenever you can. You’ll come out stronger on the other side of this.
Leo, it is a natural part of life to deal with unpleasant emotions. You can’t escape the negative forever. The positive is not impossible to overcome. A minor setback now won’t negate the success that awaits you in the future.
Prudence in finances is a wise decision, but it is equally important to know when to invest in yourself. What price are you willing to pay in order to achieve your own happiness and well-being? There is a possibility that it might need some adjustment.
Avoid letting past hurts get in the way of your future. You aren’t doomed to relive your past mistakes. But if you don’t learn to let go and live in the moment, then they might figure out how to follow you anyway.
When it is done well, loyalty can be a wonderful quality. If it is not controlled, loyalty can easily turn into unhealthy codependency. Be wary of following any one thing—be it a person, career, habit, or otherwise—too blindly, Scorpio.
Sag, you can only manage so many things simultaneously. You will eventually lose something. Wouldn’t you rather choose now than let fate choose it for you? Your prospects will benefit from better time management.
There is no one solution that will work for all situations. The results are often messy and complicated and not what you expected. Cap. Try to be a little more patient.
It isn’t enough to just show up when things are good. Sometimes life demands that we walk through the dirt and mire. It eventually leads to greener pastures. But you won’t know that if you jump ship now.
Knowing when to rest is part of using your imagination and creativity. You don’t need to be working all the time to be valuable. And if you try to force it, then you likely won’t enjoy the finished product as much.
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