Of Cazimis, Clichés, and Competence
Is Mercury cazimi really as lucky as social media claims? Astrology of November 2–8
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I actually like how this sounds. But do you know I had quite a time debating on the title?
Should it have been “Cazimi, Clichés, and Common Sense”? Or maybe “Cazimi, Clichés, and Context”? Or perhaps “…Critical Thinking”, which I always emphasize to my students?
But eventually, I settled on Competence, because that’s what I think astrology should be all about.
Some Good News, With a Few Qualifications
To be fair, November 4 does have another aspect that deserves some optimism. Venus retrograde in Libra forms a sextile to Jupiter in Leo.
I like this one. Venus is strong in Libra, and its relationship with Jupiter can encourage generosity and a greater willingness to cooperate.
A discussion about an exchange may go better than expected, especially if you’ve felt that what you’re giving isn’t properly valued. Someone who has been reluctant to acknowledge your contribution may finally offer the respect or recognition you’ve been hoping for.
So yes, November 4 has genuine potential for positive developments, and the operative word is potential.
Venus is still retrograde, though, so some of these developments may involve arrangements or relationships that we’re already reconsidering. And with Jupiter approaching the South Node, I would also pay attention to whether we’re being generous at our own expense, or agreeing to more than we can reasonably deliver.
That doesn’t take away from the positive influence. It simply means I would look at what an opportunity actually involves before deciding what to do with it.
Mercury Cazimi: Is It Really That Lucky?
Now, about this Mercury Cazimi.
The exact conjunction takes place at 10:24 PM Philippine Time on November 4, with the brief cazimi period extending into the early hours of November 5.
Why Competence Matters
Which brings me back to competence.
A prediction can stay with someone long after they’ve received it. People may resign from a job, commit their savings, or walk away from relationships because they trust what an astrologer has told them. And that’s a responsibility I take very seriously.
When someone comes in for a reading, they’re bringing their actual life, not a hypothetical example. We are dealing with lives and their birth chart deserves careful assessment, just as they deserve an interpretation that doesn’t promise more than the astrology can support. This is why I always explain the planetary configurations behind my interpretations.
And since we are nearing the end of the year, there is certainly plenty to look at in the last two months of 2026. Between the retrogrades, Full and New Moons, and the planetary cycles already taking shape for 2027, we still have a lot of astrology to navigate.
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I want each and every one of my students to become competent astrologers with a solid technical foundation, a deep understanding of astrology, and the ability to think critically, exercise sound judgment, and interpret planetary configurations in their proper context. They must also understand the responsibility that comes with reading someone else’s chart.
After all, it’s easy to parrot an astrological cliché. The real question is whether you actually understand the astrology well enough to stand by your interpretation.
And that, ultimately, is what separates astrological clichés from competence.
Traditionally, a planet in cazimi is considered strengthened because of its exceptionally close proximity to the Sun. And that is where much of the excitement comes from.
And I can understand that excitement. Who wouldn’t want to hear that something good might finally happen, especially after weeks of uncertainty?
But remember, Mercury is still retrograde in Scorpio. The cazimi may strengthen Mercury, but that doesn’t mean everything we hear or discover will necessarily make us happy.
With Mercury meeting the Sun, there may be quite a revelation. You might finally receive confirmation about a visa application, or you might find out that your wife is cheating on you.
Imagine being told that the second revelation is supposed to be lucky.
Of course, that person may eventually be grateful to know the truth. But in that moment, when someone’s marriage and trust are suddenly in shambles, I doubt they’d be celebrating their wonderful Mercury cazimi.
And that’s the trouble with social media astrologers promising everyone good news. The exact same astrological event can play out in completely different ways in each person's life.
This week, Mercury retrograde meets the Sun in Scorpio on November 4, Philippine Time, in an alignment known as Cazimi, a term that’s been getting a lot of attention on social media lately.
If you’ve been following astrology posts, you’ve probably seen a lot of people talking about how lucky this particular day is supposed to be.
But, is it really?
Yes, there is some supportive astrology happening on November 4. However, I wouldn’t go promising everyone good news, a major positive revelation, or some wonderful breakthrough.
And this is why I chose the word Competence.
With so much astrological information readily available online, practically anyone can just look up a planetary alignment and simply parrot what they’ve read about it.
However, interpreting astrology requires more than just knowing what an astrological configuration is called or having a surface-level understanding of astrology. You really have to know what you’re looking at, consider the other planetary influences and their conditions, and have a pretty good sense of how far you can reasonably take a particular interpretation.
What You Start Now Could Matter in 2027
November 5 matters for another reason. Mercury’s cazimi window continues into the early hours, and Mars enters its pre-retrograde shadow, beginning a cycle that reaches into 2027.
Mars turns retrograde in January, moves backward through Virgo and Leo, then turns direct in early April.
Now, this is something worth paying attention to if you’re preparing for next year. Decisions you make, projects you begin, or commitments you take on while Mars moves through this part of the zodiac may need to be revisited when it retraces those degrees.
Does that mean you shouldn’t start anything? Of course not. But if you’re making a major decision, I would want to know how this cycle interacts with your personal chart before making a prediction about the outcome.
And that’s exactly where a personalized reading can help. It allows us to look at your particular timing instead of assuming that the same transit will affect everyone in the same way.
As for the weekend, Friday, November 6 may test our patience as the Moon opposes Saturn. Responsibilities could interfere with our plans, or we may find ourselves dealing with something we’d rather put aside.
Saturday, November 7 looks considerably better. The Moon meets Venus retrograde and sextiles Jupiter, giving us another supportive influence for social gatherings, dates, or simply enjoying ourselves. I’d consider Saturday a good day to make plans, especially if you’ve been looking forward to spending time with people whose company you genuinely enjoy.
So this is another reason I wouldn’t declare an entire week lucky or unlucky. Even within a couple of hours or days, astrological conditions can change considerably
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Author Bio
Monica Morales is the founder of OM.MNL, a professional astrologer, wellness advocate, speaker, and strategic consultant. Internationally trained in both traditional and modern astrology, she has interpreted more than 1,500 charts and has advised entrepreneurs, executives, business leaders, professionals, and public figures.
Drawing from over a decade in corporate leadership within the medical and biotechnology industries and her background in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Monica brings a uniquely holistic and practical perspective to her work. Passionate about her advocacy of real astrology and mind-body-spirit wellness, she is committed to teaching astrology beyond superstition and Sun signs alone - bridging ancient astrological wisdom with practical, modern application to help people make more informed decisions and better understand life’s timing.
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