Leo Weekly Horoscope

Psst, Leo: You don’t need a permission slip to lay low on Monday, November 9. The skies feature the year’s only Scorpio new moon, and it falls in your fourth house of home, family and all things domestic. New moons signal times for new beginnings, but first, take a beat and just observe. How comfortable and supportive are your living quarters—and your relationships with people you share space with? Is it a spacious sanctuary or a cluttered cavern? A Leo’s lair should be closer to a regal retreat center than a disaster zone. Start by clearing out clutter and anything you’ve outgrown. Perhaps just rearranging some furniture or things on the walls will create a space people want to linger in. And don’t overlook the other people! If you’ve been bickering with someone close, tap this emotionally intense lunation to find a peaceful resolution. Or maybe that connection has timed out, and you’re ready to move on. Honesty—and kindness—can help you make a clear break and create an opening for someone who’s a better fit, whether that’s a romantic partner or platonic pal.

More cosmic energy rushes in on Friday, when both Mercury AND Venus end their weeks-long retrogrades. Mercury straightens out first, in Scorpio and that same domestic center. If plans to update your quarters have sputtered, or other home-based initiatives haven’t gotten off the ground (thanks to Mercury retrograde), hang in there. Any minute you could feel like the winds of change are blowing in and that it’s safe to revive the stalled projects. If you haven’t been able to get in sync with bae, a roommate or family member, be the one to take the high road and initiate “peace talks.” Mercury will blast ahead in this sector until December 6, making it easier to communicate clearly—and lovingly—with your closest people.

Later on Friday, Venus follows suit and resumes forward motion. Her reverse commute began in Scorpio on October 3, but on October 25 she pivoted back into Libra and your outgoing third house. Things should finally settle down in your friend circle or with a sibling or quarrelsome neighbor. Try to get past back-and-forth accusations and fast-forward to burying the hatchet. This could free up some mental bandwidth, which is perfect for getting out more and exploring unfamiliar haunts in your neighborhood. Libra and the third house can be super-social, so don’t wait to be invited. Check out new places solo and chat up locals or invite a pal to join you. Treat this about-face as a free pass to play tourist in your own town. Wander in somewhere new and ask a stranger for a recommendation.